Specialty Change: Montmorancy

We'll be getting new knight and nun apprentices soon!

It feels like it was just yesterday that I first joined the Conclave... I can't believe I'm becoming a senior!

...

What's wrong, Sister Montmorancy? Aren't you happy?

About what? I'm still an apprentice.

All the others who joined around the same time as me have already become official nuns...

Now I'm worried that someone who joined later than me will become a nun even before I do.

You know, I even received Queen Diene's rosary and promised Sir Krau that I would become a great nun...

It's alright, Sister Montmorancy! I'm still a knight apprentice too.

Elson, are you satisfied with what you are now?

Of course not...but...

...Okay. I made a decision, Elson!

W-What? Decision on what?

Let's train together so we can get even better before the newcomers arrive!

So I'll become a great nun like Sister Clarissa!

You mean special training with just the two of us? Wouldn't it be better to get some help from the others?

Getting help from others makes everything so easy. Then we wouldn't call it special training.

Seriously, are you hesitating now? Elson, you said you want to become a great knight like Sir Charles, didn't you?

Ugh, d-don't say that out loud. I'm embarrassed...

Alright. What do we do?

Hyaaaaaap!

*buzzing*...

Elson has improved a lot...

Alright, I'll try my best too! I'm not afraid of those monsters... I'm not...

Krrrrr...

Oh, w-when did it get so close...?

Stay calm, Montmorancy. Think about what Sister Clarissa would do in this kind of situation!

Kyahahahaha! I'll rip you apart!

K-Kyahaha. I-I'll rip...you apart...

...?

Krrrrrrrr!

Kyaa!

Watch out!

Krrrrr...

Ack...

Elson!

W-What should I do!? There's blood...! You're bleeding!

*sighing*...

H-High Priestess! How's Elson...?

He's alright! He didn't actually bleed.

Some monsters have toxic blood, you know... That's probably what made him collapse!

Oh, I'm so glad...

By the way, you did something really dangerous, Sister Montmorancy... It's not something you'd usually do, is it?

Did Elson ask you to accompany him for his training?

N-No. It's not Elson's fault. If anything, I forced him to join me...

Because I wanted to do some training. The newcomers will arrive soon, but I feel like I'm not good enough...

So I got all impatient, and... *sobbing*...

I wanted to become a great nun. I guess I'm not qualified...

You're right. There are many things that are impossible for you to do right now, Sister Montmorancy.

Yes...

But I'm sure you can find things that you're capable of!

It's good enough to put your all into the things you can do!

...Which means I should do what I'm told to do without being distracted by bigger dreams.

Angelica is right. I can't afford to dream big...

After my conversation with Angelica, I decided to apply for volunteer work in town.

Because I realized that I would be more of a burden than a help in battles...

Now that I've given out all the supplies from the Holy Order of the Blue Cross...I guess I can call it a day.

Where are they...? It's getting dark...

Is something wrong?

I can't find my kids. They should have come home by now...

Th-They didn't go into the woods, did they? I warned them so many times not to!

Sister! Please, help! We must find them before something happens!

Huh? I-I mean... I won't be that much help...

B-But I'll try to find them.

I said I would help just because she seemed so desperate...but can I actually help her? What if I run into monsters or something...?

No. Maybe the kids are just lost.

Hyaaaaaap!

...! I hear a child's voice. Did it come from over there?

Ack... This had to happen while I'm injured...

Don't lose!

You can do it, cool helmet girl!

Isn't anyone worried about me?

This isn't going so great. It'll get dark soon and monsters will come out...

Hey, can't we get this over and done with a little faster?

You think I don't want to? Are you saying I'm dragging my feet?

And you're one to talk. Didn't you say you survived the Archdemon War? So, what's wrong? Did you get all rusty in the last twenty years?

Oh, please. It's not so easy to fight and protect kids when you're injured.

Only if we had a Soul Weaver to back us up...

Ahhhh, monsters!? Kyaaaa!

...! Is that a nun? Our merciful Goddess has smiled upon us.

You there, if you're a nun, at the least you must know how to heal. Come and help!

E-Excuse me?

I-I don't think I'll be much help. I'm afraid of monsters, and...

Oh, cut it out and help us already! Now!

We managed to deal with them just before the sunset.

What were you doing here, kids? Do you think you've got multiple lives or something?

*sobbing* ...We've been playing hide and seek...and we got carried away...

There, there, it's okay. Don't cry. You must have been scared.

Impressive. You're good with kids.

Since I'm not very good in battles, I need to find my own way to be helpful.

What are you talking about? You were great. Wasn't it you who healed my wound?

If it had been any other nun, they would have done a better job than me.

So? That great nun you're talking about isn't here.

For us mercenaries, it's better to have someone who will fight alongside us, rather than someone who is great but does little more than sit on a throne.

R-Really...?

Helga's right. And you did your best.

With your strong will, you'll be able to make it one day.

If you just remember your dreams and keep trying, you'll get better soon.

Hey, Mister. Don't just feed her sugar-coated words. What if she has false hope?

I-I don't!

Well, I used to, but not anymore...

It's alright. There's nothing wrong with having big dreams. Only those who never give up will achieve their dreams.

Twenty years ago, a young girl said she'd get rid of the Archdemon... I bet everyone thought she was foolish, too.

If she had given up then, we wouldn't be standing here talking like this.

A girl... You mean Queen Diene?

But she wasn't just any girl, she was the chosen one by the Goddess!

Well, that's what everyone says about her. But as far as I remember, she was just an ordinary girl.

...! Did you meet her when she was a nun?

Don't believe everything he says. He's a big bluffer.

Come on, I'm telling you the truth. When I was younger, I saved hundreds of thousands of people from the Archdemon's forces...

Right, right. How impressive.

Anyway, let's head into town. Are you trying to stay here until it gets dark?

Huh, kids these days...

Is what the mercenaries said really true? I'm not sure...

But I was overjoyed that I could be a helping hand for someone, at least.

Come to think of it, the reason I decided to become a nun was to help people in need.

Maybe I was blinded by my own greed and forgot the most important thing.

What I really want to achieve in my life is...

I heard how you saved some children from monsters! Well done, Sister Montmorancy!

Hehe...

High Priestess, I realized something.

It'd be great to become a popular, respected nun...but it turns out that wasn't what I really want to become.

Hmmmmm? Then what is it?

I'd rather become someone who's there to help those in need, like the injured.

Of course, it'll be a little sad if I remain an apprentice, but it's fine.

I won't compare myself to others anymore. I will actually try to achieve my own goals.

I see! I think you're now ready to be appointed an official nun!

H-Huh?!

N-No, I'm not qualified...!

Becoming a nun isn't about being better than others. What really matters is your reason for choosing this path.

I mean, to be honest, none of us are that much more talented than anyone else!

I-I see...

There will be many paths that await you once you become a nun!

And it's very difficult to stick to the path that leads to your goal, rather than the path that guarantees you the easiest, most exciting outcome.

But the Holy Order of the Blue Cross needs someone who won't lose their way and will keep sight of their goals.

So I think you're more than qualified to become a nun, Sister Montmorancy!

I mean... If you insist, High Priestess...

Thank you...

Hahaha, you can't hide your emotions very well, can you? I can tell how happy you are now!

So you've become a real nun. Congratulations, Sister Montmorancy!

Hehehe... Thanks.

But I won't stop here.

Because my true goal is helping people, not becoming an official nun!

Oh wow, that's so cool, Sister Montmorancy!

So, Elson!

Y-Yes?

I'll accompany you to special training so that you can improve your skills!

What? Special training? Are we doing that again?

I can't help but feel bad if I'm the one who became an official nun when you tried so hard to help me train.

Let me help you this time. I promise I won't do anything reckless like the last time.

...Alright.

I'll try my hardest to become an official knight, Sister Montmorancy!

Great. I'm rooting for you!