“If you don't want it, then give that child to me. The Church will take care of it.”

A sharp face looked down from his horse at the young man wearing glasses below.

It's pitiful that just because you're different you have to be discarded as worthless.

A sharp face looking at the little life in his arms A strong hand gently touched the skin of his cheek.

The baby's eyes lit up at the warm touch and he smiled brightly at the person in front of him.

"From now on, I will take care of you myself. I will call you Ellen.”

PS. 

Another short fic in the middle of a long story >< This time Mikasa is late.

C 

Yes, yes.

Fic. Attack On Titan (…xEren)

Evil  Of  Notre Dame

Krang, krank, krank.

The sound of bells tolling the precise time of the sacred cathedral of Notre Dame, the great cathedral that stands tall in Paris. As the morning light shines across the city, the sound of bells resounds throughout the city, rousing its citizens. Wake up from your slumber and enter the lifestyle of a new day again.

But who knows who the majestic cathedral and the ringing bells are? Because no one has ever seen his face. A rumor of a strange young man Rumor has it that it was actually the devil who rang the temple bells. A demon adopted by the Reverend of Paris into the care of the Sacred Precinct.

Because of this temple, every living being will be merciful and even the devil will be spared……

The golden light of dawn began to shine until it hurt my eyes and I had to squint. A thin young man dressed in a pale green long-sleeved shirt, after finishing his bell-ringing duties, hung on a long bell rope down to the ground floor not far from the bell tower. This place can't even be called his home.

But it was also that he grew up and was raised in a place that could be called the embrace of God. He who is different from others can stay here comfortably. However, he was unable to reveal his identity to the people. There were only the priests that he had met and talked with in his childhood.

But when he grew up until he was 15 years old, he was unable to talk to those people because he was called his guardian. The overseers forbade it because they feared that the strangeness of being called a devil would frighten those people. Even though he defied orders to go talk to the other priests in the temple, no one talked or made eye contact with him.

And that left him alone within the bell tower of this sacred cathedral. But the thin young man still had friends. A secret friend who is not afraid of him. His golden eyes looked at the two birds in the nest that he had been caring for since they were hatched. because the mother bird disappeared Slender hands fondly caressing two small, round, white birds.

“Hey Coney, hey Cha Cha, today Cha Cha is still stealing food from Cony as usual.” The light figure looked at the two little birds, one of which used its wings to scoop up the seeds from the nest and move it to the shore. There were so many of them that there was only a little left for the other. The young boy saw and felt pity and love for the greediness of the little birds Chacha and Cony.

While talking and feeding his little bird friends, the sound of footsteps coming up the stairs to the tower above was approaching. Even if you don't turn around to see who the source of the approaching voice is, you can immediately recognize it. Because there was only one person throughout the 15 years who stood up and cared for and talked with strange people like him.

“Elaine, I brought you food.” The visitor placed the food on the long wooden table next to the wall as always.

“Good morning, Reverend Rewai.” Elaine walked up to the young man and greeted him with a smile like every day.

Revei took some bread out of the basket and used a knife to cut it, spread it with butter and put it on a plate and handed it to the young man. He also poured milk into his usual glass and handed it to Elaine. Before picking up a red apple and peeling it

Elaine popped bread into her mouth. The cheerful sounds of music and music from below arose, causing the boy to become interested and curious. The curious face was immediately recognized by the young man sitting not far away.

“Don't you dare go down from this temple.” The words from the elders made the young man's face fall, but his curiosity and desire to experience the outside world also made him beg.

“But today there seems to be a carnival in the city. Can you please allow me…” Before he could even finish his sentence, the young man had to swallow his words back down when his cold, misty eyes began to show displeasure and flashed a fierce look at him.

Revei reached out a strong hand and caressed the young boy's face, whose expression had become dull. “You know that you cannot leave this place, Elaine.”

The light figure looked down at the bread in his hand and sighed.

“Because of the color of my golden eyes.” A color that was different from normal people and was relegated to being a demon and could only live within this temple.

“You yourself know very well, Elaine. This place can protect you. Ever since I saved the life of a little baby that was being thrown into a well by its real father just because it had those demon eyes.” Such a pitiful fate, even those of the same bloodline could not accept the little life that had happened. If he had not returned that day from preaching at a neighboring church and had accidentally touched the father of the young boy who was about to throw that little life into the well, That life now probably wouldn't grow and be in front of him.

“You are my benefactor, Lord Riwai.” A small smile appeared on his face at the kindness the person in front of him gave. If it weren't for Mr. Riwai, he might have been sold into a circus. Or it could become a collector's item for people who love strange things. But if just a little “If I secretly cover my face for a moment…”

“Don't disobey me, Elaine!” A fierce voice commanded the young man's thoughts, causing his thin body to flinch in fear of the sharp eyes that had been sent to him. "I don't want anyone to hurt you."

“I'm sorry, Sir Riwai,” the young man said apologetically, kissing the back of the young man's hand.

The sound of footsteps coming up the stairs made the two of them look towards the source of the sound. A young priest with blonde hair tied back and his head bowed to ask for permission.

“Is something wrong, Erd?” the young man asked when he saw the visitor.

“I apologize for interrupting you, Reverend. Today, King Elvin invites you to have an audience. I have already prepared the carriage.”

Revai looked annoyed at the content that was reported. I don't understand why the king likes to summon him to meet him. The main story is probably the rumor that the temple has adopted demons as usual.

“Understood, I will go quickly.”

Erd hurriedly bowed his head in farewell and descended from the tower. When he saw that his ash-colored eyes were beginning to look displeased with his entry into the bell tower,

“I must go.” A strong hand gently caressed his face before walking away.

As the young man looked at the visitors until they were out of sight, he walked to the window to look at the carnival being held in the middle of the city. His golden eyes shone brightly against all the fancy costumes that were paraded around. The loud, joyful music makes the heart sing. Stimulates you to want to go down and experience the work below that you have never seen before.

“If I disguise myself for a moment and come back without incident, it won't be a problem, right, Kony Chacha?” A mischievous smile appeared on his face as the two little birds tilted their heads to look at him in confusion. Slender hands grabbed his dark brown veil that hung over his head and tried to pull it down over his eyes.

Slender legs hurriedly stepped down from the tower. His slender hand slowly pushed open the large temple door with his heart pounding. The colors of the parade and the music that could clearly be heard made the boy's heart excited with the sight before him. His slender hands tightened his cloak and his legs walked out of the temple into a celebration he had never experienced before.

“What do you want, young man?”

“Fine silk suits your white skin.”

“Have you tried this yet? Great recipe for an exciting day today!”

Her figure was surrounded by many people offering various goods and food. His body, which had not been touched by anyone in a long time, was filled with excitement. The parade and the colorful costumes that passed by made him so excited that he rushed to the front through the crowd of people. Due to his carelessness and unfamiliarity, Elaine was pushed around by the crowd. Until some of his body lurched and collided with the strong chest of the person in front of him, and he looked up to apologize without realizing that his veil had already fallen off.

A tall young man with hair as black as the night, a face that was calm but filled with warmth, looking at the rounded face that met his eyes, it was as if he were mesmerized by the beautiful golden eyes that adorned the sweet face of the brown-haired man. bark

“I…sorry, I didn't mean to.” Because she had never touched or looked at the face of anyone other than Reverend Riwai, Elaine was nervous about strangers she met. But that action only made the person in front of him feel the cuteness in the young man.

“The color of your eyes is strange. Are you prepared to compete in the beauty pageant? I'm sure your unusual golden eyes will definitely win.”

"Eh? I'm not.”

The young man didn't hear his refusal and his strong hand dragged his wrist a few steps onto the stage where a competition was being held in the middle of the city.

“Mikasa, please come. We will decide who will be the most handsome today.” The announcer's voice, dressed in red ceremonial robes, lit up the eyes. His face is sharp and square with clear, playful eyes, fitting for the position of MC of the event.

“Reiner, I have more people joining the contest.” The young man pushed his slim figure into the middle of the stage with the other contestants.

Elaine had to join the group without understanding or willingly. His face was raised with a thin hand covering his face as he secretly looked at the events around him, shocked and excited as well.

“Okay, everyone. Now it's time for us to choose the most handsome man of the day. Everyone is invited to help decide. First up, this blond-haired, blue-eyed boy.” The host extended his hand to the first contestant. The cheers from the cheering crowd shouted out cheers.

“Armin, Armin, Armin.”

“Oh, it seems like there are quite a few people who like our sweet-faced young man. And the next one. A tall, slender, good-natured young man.”

“Belltruth, Belltruthththth.”

“Looks like it's difficult to decide. This is an honest young man who is warm and kind.”

“Marco, you are so cute.”

“The cheering is still just as loud.”

Reiner slowly picked up the votes from introducing the young man one by one until he reached the last person.

“Alright, today's end. It was submitted to the contest by Mikasa Ackerman, our handsome gypsy guy.”

When the master of ceremonies held out his hand to him, some of him must have felt afraid. Having never met so many people before Moreover, this being the first time she was in the spotlight made Elaine feel nervous.

“Young man, if you keep your hands on your face like that, we won't be able to vote. Please quickly put your hands down!!” The host's command made some of them have to slowly lower their hands that were covering their faces. Glowing golden eyes slowly looked down at the crowd apprehensively. But even so, his round face still tried to smile at the crowd in front of him.

The group of people and even the host of the event saw the young man's face clearly and were stunned by his golden eyes and sweet smile on his face.

“Cute, extremely cute. Scream!!" A loud cheering sound reverberated throughout the area, making the decision unanimous.

Mikasa walked over and placed a crown of red roses on the boy's brown hair.

“I told you, you must.” His face smiled happily at the young man in front of him. Until Mikasa felt her chest tremble but strangely fast.

“Yes, can I see your true eyes?” the young man asked politely. But some of them had visibly frightened and pale expressions on their faces. Until Mikasa herself was shocked as well.

“Don't tell me that's your true color!” A voice from the crowd caused everyone to start panicking.

“That's the demon of the temple!!”

“How did you get out? Go back, you devil!!”

“Be careful not to stare into those golden eyes, it will bring you curses and bad luck!!”

The initial cheering turned into loud shouts of expulsion as the crowd rose up to attack some of them.

Panicked, he grabbed his veil and ran off the stage and back toward the cathedral. The crowd that was uprising and expelling them shouted loudly. A man in the crowd threw a tomato at some of the fleeing figures. The tomatoes shattered and covered the brown cloth, but the thin body didn't have time to care.

All I could think about now was that the sacred place I lived in was the only safest place. must go back to that place

Night's eyes widened, feeling hurt at himself for causing such terrible things to happen to the boy. Mikasa rushed to block the crowd that was chasing the fleeing boy. A large rock was thrown out. Strong hands hurriedly grabbed it. His cold night-blue eyes now began to glow with anger, causing the rousing crowd to stop in fear of the aura that the young man was transmitting.

The doors of the cathedral opened and closed quickly and a figure ran up the tower. The only place that is their home. Elaine threw herself down on the thick mattress and clear drops of water flowed down her smooth cheeks. Because being different is not acceptable. Because there are things that are different from others, it causes one to be lonely.

Phew!

The sound of a palm touching a clear cheek echoed throughout the quiet bell tower. A thin body was tied to a post next to his usual bed. His ash-colored eyes shone with anger at the person in front of him disobeying his orders.

Ellen looked down at the dull gray brick floor. Because he knew he had done something wrong, he was punished. His face was calm and accepting of the fate that was about to happen. Because he was raised by the young man in front of him, when he committed a crime, he was often punished in order to teach discipline. The punishment will be more or less depending on how serious the offense is. And this time it was so serious that he would be tied up and punished.

“You know you did wrong, Ellen.”

“Yes… I apologize, Sir Riwai.”

Strong legs swung into the young man's midsection. Until Elaine was bent from the force of the force that occurred.

“Quick, quack, quack.” The force of the force of the impact was so contrary to the height of the person in front of him that it made the young man choke and almost fell to the ground. But because she was tied to a pole, Elaine could only bend her body and tense her tight stomach as much as the tension of the rope could allow.

“Today I will tie you up like this, repent.” A small but mighty and strong figure walked down the stairs and left the tower. Leaving the young man alone to feel guilty.

The sound of soft footsteps approaching made Elaine turn her head. Then his golden eyes widened when he encountered someone he didn't expect to see.

“Mikasa!”

A young man in his tribe's gypsy clothing stared in shock at the bound young man. The two legs hurriedly stepped towards him, hoping to loosen the tight rope, but were stopped by the youth. Both hands had to stop.

“What are you doing here?”

“I would like to apologize for the incident that happened during the day because of me. And probably also where you were tied up like this.” Slender eyebrows furrowed at the sight of the young man tied to a pole. Cheeks were clear with red palm prints clearly visible.

“No, I did it myself. But because of you, I got to try something I've never done before.” A cheerful smile appeared on his face at the young man in front of him.

The young man's smile made Mikasa tremble with the strong and gentle heart of the person in front of him.

"I still don't know your name."

“My name is Elaine. The devil who rings the temple bells.” But Ellen introduced herself with a bright smile that made Mikasa admire the strong-willed person in front of her.

“Right now there is no one, I will untie the rope for you first. In the morning I will tie it up for you again.” Mikasa untied the boy.

Ellen flicked her wrist. The red marks from the binding were clearly visible on the white wrists.

“Aren't you afraid of me like everyone else?” His face sank downwards, not daring to look directly at the young man's face for fear that his golden eyes would be frightened. Moreover, at night, his golden eyes became even more prominent in the darkness, as if to reflect and emphasize his demonic nature.

A strong hand grabbed the chin of the person in front of him, causing him to look up and meet his eyes. Elaine tried to close her eyes, not daring the young man to look at her strange golden eyes. The young boy's actions caused Mikasa to laugh a little, causing Ellen to open her eyes and stare at him suspiciously.

“The villagers are strange. As beautiful as this is, why should I be afraid? I don't understand.”

The young man's compliment made his rounded face turn into a blush of embarrassment. Besides Lord Riwai, Mikasa was the second person to say that her strange golden eyes were beautiful.

“You are such a strange person.” For the first time, talking to a stranger made the boy very happy.

“So you stayed in this tower alone and never went out?” From what the villagers heard. It was as if the young boy had grown up and was forbidden to leave this temple. Just thinking about it makes me pitiful, like a little bird in a golden cage, which is different from a gypsy like him who travels freely to different places.

“I'm not alone, I have a friend.” A hand pulled the young man by the arm to the balcony of the temple, where two little white birds were curled up and sleeping, even though one of them still had a mouth full of food. Even though I'm here “This is my friend. Coney and the food still in his mouth is Cha-Cha,” the young man introduced his two friends.

Mikasa smiled fondly at the cheerfulness of her bright figure. Even though I'm lonely and my freedom is limited But strength and brightness still exist in the sparkle of a pair of beautiful golden eyes.

Mikasa extended her hand in front of Ellen and bowed her head politely. His face looked curious as to what the young man wanted to convey.

"I, Mikasa, may I also be your other friend?"

The house's left chest throbbed. Happiness overflowed. His slender hand firmly grabbed the strong hand that was offered to him.

“Sure, thank you Mikasa. I'm so happy I don't even know what to say.” Elaine smiled widely at the first friend she met. For the first time, he would have friends with whom he could talk and exchange things.

As dawn approached, Mikasa tied the boy to a pole with a rope as before. His face smiled at his first friend, thinking that he had probably walked down the stairs from the tower to go back outside. But Mikasa climbed out of the tower window, causing Elaine to look on in shock and fear that Mikasa would get hurt.

But from the sound of footsteps hitting the ground amidst the silence, he knew that the young man had landed safely. And it seemed that when they first entered, they definitely didn't enter through the door like ordinary people.

Mikasa jumped from the rafters of Notre Dame Cathedral to the ground below. The young man looked up at the clock tower longingly before running away. Unbeknownst to him, throughout the night he spent with Elaine on the bell tower, a pair of eyes would silently watch all those actions.

When the sun set behind the horizon, the young gypsy would secretly climb the temple wall and go up to the young boy. Every time Mamikasa tells stories about the underworld that he has traveled to and encountered. As well as bringing strange things from many different places to Elaine. Mikasa's visit was an excitement that the boy looked forward to every day.

“Elennie, they call it a music box. If we wind the winder here, music will come out.” Mikasa handed the boy a rectangular, dark brown wooden box. When the box lid is opened A sweet melody was played.

"That's really amazing, Mikasa. Thank you." The boy's eyes lit up as he looked at the magical wooden box that was playing a lovely tune in his hand.

Mikasa scratched her cheek. The young man's sharp face brightened as he smiled slightly, looking at the expression of the young man in front of him. “If you like me, I'm happy.”

Left chest twitches and flutters. The more we met, the more confident we became in our feelings. The strong hand holding the thin body became more strong. Night-blue eyes stared at the golden eyes so brightly that Elaine had to lower her gaze due to fear. Her rounded face began to color with nervousness.

“Eren, will you leave this place with me?”

Mikasa's invitation surprised Eren, yet his excitement to go out into the world was crying out for him to go, but….

“Thank you, Mikasa. But I can't leave this temple, you know.” The young man sighed in regret. Because of the differences, it was impossible to leave this place.

Mikasa shook her head.

“Come with me, Elaine. The outside world is so big, there must be many people who can accept you. And besides, gypsies are a gathering place for all strange people. Believe me, you can live with me. with us.” The young man tried to invite the young man to agree.

Mikasa's invitation seemed to spark hope in the young person who wanted to go out and feel freedom in the wide world. His face nodded, accepting the invitation of the man in front of him.

Mikasa grinned as the boy accepted his invitation. The left breast throbbed in a warm, happy way.

“In about three days we will begin our journey. I will come to pick you up at that time.”

Mikasa hurriedly arranged an appointment so that the boy could prepare for his upcoming trip. Traveling freely that he dreamed of

“Until then, I will try my best to arrange everything in order.” I would have to ask Lord Riwai's permission first. I hope you will understand.

"I'll hurry back and tell everyone that we'll have more members." Mikasa prepared to climb down the wall to deliver the news. A thin figure walked over to the window where the young man regularly went in and out. Sharp-face turned around to say goodbye to Mikasa, leaning from the window closer to Sharp-face. Sharp lips rested on the boy's clear cheek.

A hand unconsciously grabbed his right cheek that had been touched. His face was hot and round. Body temperature begins to rise. His heart was pounding as if someone was playing a drum inside.

Mikasa smiled at the boy before jumping off the wall. Leaving behind a round-faced youth whose heart was trembling at his actions. Seeing his reaction, it wouldn't be strange if he thought about himself.

When the young gypsy reached the ground below, his two long legs prepared to run back to inform his friends, but he encountered a voice calling out to him and had to turn around and look at the source of the voice. and found a young man who was not very tall but was well known and respected in the city, Reverend Revai.

“Whoa, it seems like you always come to help my little kid.” Revei walked out from the dark shadows of the corner of the temple.

Mikasa bowed in polite greeting. Even though it was their first time meeting, he felt that he didn't feel the slightest attraction to the person in front of him.

“Do you mean Elaine like that? I just want to be his friend.” Night-colored eyes stared back into ash-colored eyes. Both of their eyes remained silent and watched the other's expressions.

“At first I thought I would let you go because soon you all would have to leave this city. But for you to persuade my child to lose someone like this, I can't seem to accept it.”

“Sooner or later Ultimately, baby birds must grow up and leave the nest to face the world. You cannot imprison anyone for that person's life.” Mikasa began to feel a strange jealousy coming from the small man in front of her.

“The life I save is mine. Do you know what you call someone who steals something that belongs to the owner?” The young man's sharp face clearly showed displeasure. “He calls that act thief.” Riwai gave the man in front of him a cruel look.

“Elaine is not an item!! You must let him choose his own life!!” The younger man began to show his dissatisfaction to the other party. Is this person seeing Elaine as an object? It was as if he was going to keep Elaine alone. Mikasa froze as her thoughts came to her. ……or was it……

Night-blue eyes began to show even more anger towards the person in front of them.

“You wanted to keep Elaine so you locked her up in the tower so she couldn't see anyone, not even the priest in the temple.”

“How clever are you? No one would want to show off such an important, beautiful item, right?” Revai kept a calm expression while interacting with the young gypsy.

“You are a false saint.” Even though Elaine trusted and believed in this person, But this person wanted to keep that body locked away so that no one could see it. This is clearly perverted.

An indifferent face gave the young gypsy a cruel smile. Until Mikasa began to feel goosebumps as those ash-colored eyes stared down.

“No matter what, I will take Elaine away from this place, away from you!” The young gypsy turned and ran back to his place. Her heart was hot at the thought of Elaine being with a young man who was hiding his evil intentions. The only thing that could be done was to get the youth out of that place as quickly as possible. From the cage of a person named Riwai

Ash-colored eyes looked at the young man who ran away. Though he thought it wouldn't be much of a problem because the caravan of wandering Gypsies would soon be leaving. Even though I thought it would be kind to let that youngster have some friends to play with. But it seems that he left the grilled fish to the thieving cat too much.

In the government hall of the city's towering palace, a young man with the title of king was inspecting the petitions that were submitted every day. Then it was stopped when the guards reported that someone had come to urgently request an audience.

The small but strong figure bowed to the king in front of him before putting on a serious expression to show the important content to be reported.

“Is there something urgent, Reverend?” King Elvin asked when he saw the other party's serious expression.

“Please, Your Majesty. Now I am of the opinion that the gypsies who have come to our city this time seem to be causing real damage to the city.”

The report from the well-respected Reverend caused King Elvin to place his decree in his hand and listen intently to the story.

“These wandering Gypsies seem to be spreading a cult that is contrary to our Church. causing people to fall into superstition and turn to worship as if invited by Satan.”

“That would definitely not be good. Can you find a solution, Sir Revai?” The Church is the center of the mind and has the highest power. Even the king must be afraid of it. The shaking of the canal by the Church was therefore quite a big deal.

“I have a proposal to expel the gypsies as quickly as possible. Especially the gypsy named Mikasa who is the leader of the gypsies this time. His Majesty saw fit to expel this man or have him burned. In order to drive away evil things that will destroy our city.”

Revei's proposal made Elwin ponder for a moment. Although it sounds cruel, it is best to extinguish the fire from the beginning. King Elvin granted Revai's request.

Rural communities and slums that were gypsy hideouts were ransacked and burned to evict them. and forced homeless people and gypsies to travel in search of hiding places. Some were injured Some died from the fire that engulfed Paris.

Mikasa evacuates people to escape the spreading fire. The gang ran away from the crimson flames that were approaching every moment. When they were sure that their friends had escaped from the hideout that was being consumed by flames, So the young gypsy prepared to flee to find a light-headed young man who was very anxious.

Because he knew that this extraordinary fire incident would definitely have a story behind it. And the person powerful enough to order the burning of Paris to expel them was the same person who held the young man's freedom in his own hands. Mikasa's left chest burned like a raging fire.

Strong legs ran to hide in the crevices of the wall to conceal themselves towards the temple. They were stopped when the sound of a cloth approaching. Mikasa looked up at the person in the saddle who was blocking his way. The young gypsy gritted his teeth as he saw who was on the horse and looking down.

“Paris burned like the lust in Sinariwai's heart.”

The young man didn't respond. Revei jumped off his horse and looked at the young gypsy's face, which was glowing with anger, and he felt satisfied inside.

“I'm just protecting my treasure so the cats can't steal it.”

At the end of his words, a heavy fist rushed towards the priest without hesitation. Revai turned around and slammed his strong legs into the middle of the young gypsy's back. Until Mikasa fell to her knees on the ground. Sensing the wind's approaching force, the young gypsy rolled over to avoid the feet that were pounding at him. Then he thrust his strong elbow into the young priest's stomach with full force. Until Reewai was bent with pain.

“Huh, I didn't think a priest would do something like this. You really are a barbaric priest.” The young gypsy grinned. The elbow thrust into the middle of the body made one guess that beneath the ruffled black shirt was a body that was as masculine as his own.

“I also don't think that a good gypsy who always gets into trouble would do anything other than steal.” Revai prepared himself to receive the attack that the young gypsy charged at him.

His punches and the speed of his legs that kicked and punched were extraordinary, but they were still too slow. The young priest was able to receive and block every attack from Mikasa. When he found a gap, Revai didn't hesitate and punched the young gypsy in the middle. Until Mikasa cringed and spit out blood from the force of the blow she received. Before the young gypsy could even prepare himself, his strong arms were quickly twisted behind his back and the soles of his feet pressed his head down hard on the ground.

Drops of warm blood flowed from his broken forehead. Night-blue eyes stared angrily at the small young man.

Revei ordered the soldiers who rushed in to capture the young gypsy and imprison him to prepare for further punishment.

The sun sets behind the horizon. The quiet Rajari came again. But this night is so quiet that it's frighteningly quiet. Because the young man had not seen the night visitor he had been waiting for. My mind began to worry with worry. But I tried to think that because the young man had to make travel arrangements, he might be late every day. His face smiled happily when he heard footsteps approaching.

Elaine rushed towards the source of the sound and stopped when she saw a familiar figure and face. But I'm not the one who's waiting.

“Lord Rewai, you are here very late today. Is the work finished?” A small smile appeared on the Reverend’s face.

A strong hand familiarly caressed the clear cheek in front of him. The rounded face also closed its eyes to receive the touch with familiarity.

“Waiting for someone, Ellen?”

The young man's question caused Amber's eyes to widen in alarm.

The strong hand that had gently caressed his balls the first time pressed into the boy's jawline, causing Elaine's face to scrunch up in pain from the pressure.

“W….Lord Riwai…..?” Bright golden eyes looked at the commotion in front of them without understanding. What did he do wrong? to be punished

“If you're waiting for the gypsy, then stop hoping, Elaine. It will never come to you again.” The blood in his body instantly turned into cold ice at the words of the person in front of him.

“W…why?”

“Because you want to steal my valuables?”

When the morning light came, Revai went out and laid out his clothes. Strong hands released the restraints on the thin wrists of the unconscious man. Then he went out to do his morning duties that he had ordered. Get rid of the thorns and insects that invade his property.

A small figure in full Reverend clothing descended onto the execution site in front of the Sacred Cathedral. The young gypsy was tied to a wooden pole under several large restraints to fuel the young man's execution. Riwai walked over to the bound Mikasa, waiting for his sentence. Ash-colored eyes stared triumphantly at the young gypsy's face.

“I will have mercy on you for once. If you promise not to interfere with my treasure, will I let you go?” Revai whispered, offering the young gypsy a bargain.

Mikasa spat until it was all over the shorter man's face. That action made Riwai even more angry.

“Huh, since you don't love your own life. I will help you.” Finished speaking, the young monk turned towards the executioner. to signal their judgment A thick log of firewood was set ablaze by a bright red fire. The large executioner lit a fire on the pile of fuel beneath the boy's body.

The sound of commotion outside caused some weak figures to slowly open their eyes, slender hands grabbing the clothes that had been removed and scattered about, I was wearing them. The thin body tried to get up, aching from the pain in her hips and the stinging sensation of the channel below from being brutally treated. His face was astonished by the scene below.

A young gypsy was tied to a large log amidst raging flames. Elaine wasted no time, grabbing the rope of the temple bell and soaring down. A young boy breaks through the fire and unties the ropes that bind the young gypsy. The young man's actions caused Reverend Revai to panic and he immediately ordered the soldiers in the area to help extinguish the fire, fearing that Elaine would be harmed.

When the tight rope loosens Elaine and Mikasa rushed through the crowd and into the temple, which was a sacred place that spared all life, even those on death row. The soldiers chasing the prisoners stopped in front of the main temple entrance. They could no longer be pursued or arrested. Thin eyebrows furrowed

Eyes the color of ashes shone with fury. Revai made his way through the crowd and entered the cathedral with an anxious heart.

“Mikasa, are you alright?” A light figure helped the young gypsy sit down on a wooden chair in his room on the bell tower.

“It's fine, thank you very much.” Night-blue eyes shone with indignation when he saw the many marks on the thin neck.

Ellen, following Mikasa's gaze, slender hand hurriedly raised it to cover the embarrassing mark. His face was round and full of color but he lowered his head, not daring to meet the young man's eyes. Strong arms hug the thin shoulders in front of you. His sharp face was nestled into the crook of the young man's white neck.

Hurt and resentful that he was unable to protect his important person from the hands of the devil in the guise of a saint.

“Mikasa?” Ellen called out the name of the person in front of her. Even though he thought he would be disgusted, the young man embraced him with such warmth that the young man felt overwhelmed.

"I love you, Ellen." A figure pulled away from the strong embrace. His face looked at the young man with surprise.

“But I…” Golden eyes trembled at what had happened. He right now was not worthy of receiving such deep feelings from a young man.

A strong hand firmly grips his shoulder. Night-blue eyes flashed with seriousness and intent, hoping that the other party would know.

“I don't care who you are or what you've done. I love you, Ellen.” The left side of her chest trembled. Warmth and overflowing There are still people who accept him no matter what he goes through. But the person in front of him was ready to accept who he was.

“Ho, didn't I tell you not to interfere with other people's property?”

“Lord Riwai!” The young man trembled as the man in front of him shot a cold stare at the two of them.

“Elaine is not an item. I'm going to take him away from here.”

Revei cursed under his breath. The more I saw that the young gypsy was embracing and touching his precious things. The more the young priest's emotional lines were severed.

A strong fist charged at the young gypsy with full force. Mikasa swings at Eren to dodge the oncoming collision. The young gypsy was able to dodge a heavy punch coming his way, but was caught by a strong leg that unexpectedly struck him. Revai chased the young gypsy until he reached the large square in front of the clock tower. Concerned, the two Elaine hurried over to see the situation.

Mikasa dodged around when she saw the young gypsy's sudden move and slammed her elbow into the middle of the young priest's back with full force. Revei lurched and clung to the stone balcony. A strong hand lifted up and wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth. His ash-colored eyes looked at the young gypsy angrily. Mikasa didn't hesitate and quickly countered and kicked the taller man in the stomach, catching the taller man off guard.

Strong arms trying to withstand the force of the blow. Riwai retreated until his foot slipped and fell to the edge of the temple. A strong figure fell from the balcony.

“Lord Riwai!!!!” His face was round in shock and he rushed towards the direction where the young man had fallen.

Luckily, the monk's strong arms caught the stone balcony in time before it fell from the top of the temple.

“Lord Riwai, I will quickly help you up.” A slender hand was about to grab the strong wrist that was trying to hold on to his life. But another person's thick hand grabbed her thin wrist first.

“Elain, this is your chance to escape from here. From this man's bonds.” Golden eyes widened at the choice the young gypsy offered. “Come with me, Elaine, and experience the wide world outside with me.”

His face contemplated the choice in front of him. If he helped the young priest up, the young gypsy would not be spared the death penalty and he would not be spared from having to live only in this cathedral. But if he chooses Mikasa, he will be free to go out into the outside world. Met many people and lived the life that you dreamed of.

The young boy began to hyperventilate. Both choices are difficult. One is a benefactor who has been respected for 15 years. Another is a man who gives dreams of a life as desired.

“Elaine”

“Elaine”

The young man looked at the two young men's faces back and forth. Heaviness washed over me. What he must choose What I have to choose…..

The strong hands that gripped the wall began to tire. Riwai looked at the young man in front of him who couldn't choose his own path. Because for the first time, Elaine had the right to choose her own life. As long as he remained, the young man would never be free. He knew best.

Elaine……the last thing I will give…….is your freedom……

Sharp face, closed eyes The feeling of relief from deciding to let go of the boy's hand made Riwai feel light and not afraid of death in front of her. A strong hand loosened the hold on his own wall. It was like releasing the bonds he held on the young man.

Hurry!!

A slender hand grabbed the strong arm in front of him. Revei looked at the young man's actions in surprise.

“The outside world is what I am fascinated with.” His round face looked at the sharp face that had been familiar to him for the fifteen years he had been caring for him, and he smiled softly. “But the outside world without you is meaningless.”

Both slender hands tried to lift the fallen young man up, but Cheong Riwai's weight was too great. Therefore cannot be easily pulled up.

“Eren, let go, this is an order.” If the young man continued to hold him like this, they would definitely agree together.

“No!! Please let me disobey your orders and I will gladly accept the punishment later.”

The slender arms began to lose strength and the strong hands slowly slipped away. Before the two of them could fall, another pair of strong hands helped to lift the young priest up.

“Mikasa!!” The boy smiled with hope as another young man offered his help.

“Gypsy?” His ash-colored eyes looked at the other person's face, which looked unwilling.

“Huh, I don't want to help you, short monk. But I can't bear to see Elaine's gloomy face.”

The gypsy and the young boy pulled Reverend Rivai's body up onto the balcony again. Elaine and Mikasa were both struggling to pull up the surprisingly heavy person.

“If I saved you, you wouldn't have to go back down and be roasted?” The young gypsy raised his eyebrows and asked the priest.

A pose that should be captured and taught to Tarantino. However, he was saved by a young gypsy whom he disliked.

“Huh, what are you talking about? My orders and predictions must have been wrong to capture a cocky young man like you. I must find an excuse with the king.”

Elaine looked at the expressions of the two important people in front of her, who refused to give in to each other, but suppressed a laugh in her heart.

“For the damage caused, the Church will take responsibility. I must apologize to you.” Reverend Revai bowed his head in repentance to the young gypsy.

Mikasa was surprised by the young priest's actions. In fact, this priest would be a very good priest if he were not blinded by lust.

“We Gypsies would like to ask for your kindness.” The young Gypsy bowed his head and answered the priest.

Revai turned to look at the face of the boy he loved so much, a strong hand gently touching his clear cheek. His face was round, eyes closed, receiving the same touch as before, unchanged. The boy still had faith in him despite the cruel things he had done. The young priest's left side of his chest felt heavy and aching with guilt in his heart.

He uses his emotions and lust to dominate the person in front of him, causing many bad things. Even so, the young man still trusted him.

“Especially you, for whom I am most sorry. If you want to travel with Mikasa, I won't stop you.”

Golden eyes widened at the unexpected freedom the young man offered. It was the first and probably only time that he would be able to go out and explore the wide world as he had always dreamed. The young boy smiled faintly, meeting the familiar ash-colored eyes in front of him.

“No, I will stay here.” Elaine's answer made Riwai raise her eyebrows in surprise. “I told you, the outside world without you is meaningless to me as well.” He had already decided his fate. I have chosen the path to walk and the person I want to walk with.

A thin hand supported the strong hand that held his cheek. Thin lips gently kissed the strong palm. Even though everything has returned to the way it was before, the feeling has changed, making today the wide sky seen from the high peak of the cathedral brighter and more beautiful than before….

"I have to go, Mikasa." Golden eyes became dull when the time came for his first and most important friend to leave.

“Well, gypsies like us wander around aimlessly. But someday you and I will definitely meet again.” Mikasa smiled back, causing the boy's face to ease some of the sadness. “Then next time, I only want to see Elaine but not you, Reverend.” The young gypsy turned and smiled disdainfully at the young man in a monk's robe who was a little taller than him.

“Oh, then I hope you can come back to Elaine without dying first.” Revei came over and wrapped his arms around the young man's waist, showing his possessiveness to the other person. Elaine, who was in the middle of their war of words, could only smile helplessly.

“I don't understand how such a short priest can be respected.” Mikasa couldn't help but sarcastically. I couldn't understand what this young man was good at. Elaine had chosen and abandoned her own ambitions.

“Huh? I bet you still want to go back to prison for a day or two, young man.”

“Just one time of that kind of thing is more than enough.” Night-blue eyes stared at his rounded face in sorrow. “Aren't you really going to go with me, Elaine?”

The child slowly shook his head in denial. Because this is the place he has chosen.

“So?” Mikasa sighed regretfully. "Since you have Elaine's body and heart, I just want this and I don't mind." Sharp lips kissed the thin lips in the embrace. Hot tongues flickered back and forth, lingering and gently scooping up the sweetness within.

“Ah!” Some people moaned in protest at the young gypsy's actions without flutes. When sharp lips withdraw The young gypsy hurriedly evaded the strong foot that swung at him.

“I promise I will always remember this taste, Elaine.”

“Mikasa!!” Elaine's face brightened at Mikasa's aggressive actions, not being afraid of the young man next to her at all.

“You gypsy!!!” A grunt escaped the young priest's throat. Still, he didn't want to take it lightly compared to what he had done to the young man. What the young gypsy did was much less.

Mikasa smiled slightly. Waving goodbye, he turned and walked back to the canavan where his friends were waiting. A young man with a thin, hooded figure came out in front of the temple and waved goodbye to his important friend and the Canavan that was moving out of sight. The light figure walked back to his place. The sharp face looked at the young boy calmly.

“Is this good, Ellen? That might be the last time you have the right to leave me.” From cruelty. From holding the hands that bound him

“Good.” Elaine stepped forward and embraced the young priest. A whisper that is soft but has a deep imprint on those who hear it. Hands became stronger and embraced the boy with a sharp face tucked into his thin shoulders. Curly lips curled into a happy smile. The emotional feeling was filled just by a few words. But it is more ingrained and beautiful than any song or poem in this world.

“I love you….Lord Riwai.”

Since that day, the bell tower has continued to ring loudly as before. The Demon of the Bell Tower still terrorizes people. Reverend Revai is still respected and admired by all citizens of the city. King Elwin still had unwavering trust in his closest friend and advisor. But everything began to change for the young boy.

The people in the temple were forbidden from speaking or meeting Elaine. Now the transparent figure came to help in the kitchen or clean the temple along with the people in the temple. Everyone welcomed the young man warmly, not being afraid of his golden eyes that were different from other people. It will only happen when Reverend Revai joins in the activities along with Elaine.

Everyone tried not to get too close or touch the young man. Elaine could understand this point and he was amused by the way everyone would flinch every time they saw the fierce gaze of that calm expression that was staring at him. Even if sometimes just looking at it Another strange thing is that on some days in the city people would see a young priest taking his closely guarded disciples out to buy things in the market.

Or occasionally go out to sit in the wide grassland. But no one had ever seen the boy's true face. However, because the person with him was a senior priest who was trusted even by the city king, the people did not have much doubt or care for the young man who was following him.

A cool breeze blew past two figures sitting hugging each other. A young man fully clothed and a young priest who had a neutral face but were respected and feared by the people. Elaine pressed her body closer to the warm chest of the other passenger as the wind blew past, bringing the cold with it. Strong arms gently embraced and warmed the boy.

His face looked up and he looked at the person hugging him. His sharp face looked down and gave a small smile to the person in his arms. Until Elaine smiled back until her cheeks were watery. Everything gradually changed and came together little by little in perfect harmony. Because they love and understand each other, little by little they change until finally they become part of each other. cannot be severed or separated from

“Now I am happy like never before. I learned many things from you. I got to see the outside world and everything with you.” His slender hands tightened his embrace in a strong embrace.

“I am happy too, Elaine.”

The sun sets behind the horizon. And soon the dawn of a new day will come. Every day that is monotonous and boring changes when someone else understands and accepts each other. Be willing to change in order to create happiness that is not just happiness. But it is the happiness of both oneself and those who are important and so precious that they cannot be lost.

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I don't want to say that I changed the ending because the first ending had Ellen choose another person but the poisonous love and jealousy of the person you know took over. The final result is the same as everyone has read ><”

I'd like to say that this fic is a fic that was originally a project that was shelved, but suddenly I felt a fire and wanted to continue writing it. So this short fic came out. The outline is based on a story that everyone may know or be familiar with. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, but Ellen isn't hunchbacked, haha. So I changed to a temple demon instead.

In any case, I would like to leave this story for all readers (the first episode almost became a series and I tried very hard to concise the episodes, I don't want to have an additional burden).

TTwTT)

I feel like it will become a legend and folktale. The last series was like Little Red Riding Hood. <”””” The writer is crazy about legends, fairy tales, stories, so I like plots like this. special

I would like to ask everyone to leave comments as encouragement for my next writing.

Thank you very much to all readers>3<