Rise of the Rejected Deity from Chaos-Chapter 161 - 160: Are the Villagers Truly Seiya’s People?

Kaeliyus' eyes spread wide, gazing in shock at his young Lord, mirroring the expressions of the villagers.

"What is it my Lord," he asked, voice thick with fear and concern—confusion etched vividly on his features.

What could have just happened? He didn't even let his young Lord out of his sight nor did anyone dangerous get near him, so what? Kaeliyus' nerves shunned with nervous fear and worry.

Muffled gasps ripped out of the villagers, murmurs escaping as they themselves were puzzled about what could have happened.

However, Seiya, for whom they were worried, straightened up from his hunched posture, wiping the blood stain from his mouth with casual ease like it was nothing.

Kaeliyus' gaze remained glued to Seiya, rooted in place from shock that he couldn't even bring himself to react. Only when Seiya's gaze flickered between them, wondering why they had all gone stiff, did Kaeliyus regain himself to speak.

"W-what just happened, my Lord," he asked, unmoving from his spot.

"I think Ibyu might've hurt itself," Seiya replied calmly, his hand still rubbing the blood off his mouth. "But it isn't serious."

For a moment, Kaeliyus, who was distorted by the situation, didn't grasp Seiya's words until his mind went over things—understanding that only Seiya's heart could deal him damage from within.

Kaeliyus' worry dissipated, breathing out a sigh of relief. He stepped closer to his young Lord, offering Seiya a handkerchief to wipe his mouth.

The villagers' who hadn't comprehended the conversation between Kaeliyus and their young Lord, could only flicker their gazes back and forth between Kaeliyus and Seiya.

That was until Kaeliyus assured them that it wasn't anything serious and that their Lord was fine. Only then did the tension dissolve, eliciting a collective sigh of relief from them.

Since Seiya had finished putting up the barrier, Kaeliyus informed the villagers of their departure, wanting his young Lord to have a good rest as it was already late.

But as Kaeliyus extended his palm as usual for Seiya to place his on it, Seiya hesitated, not even paying attention to Kaeliyus.

Seiya's eyes were focused beyond the several villagers that had come out to greet them, resting on the young girl whom both Kaeliyus and an association worker had said to possess faint powers.

The girl, looking about 18, stood a distance away, behind the villagers—staring intently at Seiya—from the moment she came out along with the villagers to welcome Seiya and Kaeliyus' arrival.

Even though Seiya's gaze hadn't been focusing on her at all, he could still see her—his eyes, after all, are able to see in a 360° field.

Before Kaeliyus could ask what the problem was, Seiya's voice cut through the silent night.

"Those children, I see they've still not been healed," he said, his voice steady. The villagers' warm expressions shifted instantly, betraying astonishment.

They were all taken over by shock, their hair and night garments fluttering softly in the cold wind as they stood paralyzed with wide spread eyes.

Kaeliyus looked from his young Lord to the villagers then back to his young Lord—puzzled by the situation. What kids? He hadn't heard about this at all. Or was Seiya referring to the four boys the demon had his hearts implanted in? But how come? Weren't they supposed to be dead?

"My Lord," a woman gasped, hands covering her mouth as she stared at Seiya in disbelief.

"H-how did you….we d-didn't," another woman stuttered.

"How did you come to know about this, my Lord? We didn't say anything regarding them to you or sir Kaeliyus," a man asked.

Seiya stared back in silence, musing what to tell them. That he could hear the children's heartbeats which he had been hearing since day 1? Or that he could see them right now?

But before Seiya could reply, a woman spoke.

"As expected of our Lord, he is all knowing," she smiled with a breath of relief.

"I am not," Seiya refuted instantly, causing her to giggle.

"He's also humble," she added, giggling softly.

"Indeed," a man agreed, his eyes closing softly as he smiled. "He's really great."

Murmurs rose among the villagers, praising and feeling amazed at their young Lord's capabilities. Meanwhile, Kaeliyus was pushed into the dark abyss of confusion—clueless what they were on about.

"There are other sick children?" Kaeliyus asked, drawing the attention of the villagers.

"Yes, sir Kaeliyus," a woman smiled. "Since the unfortunate accident of the demons trapping us ensued, the younger ones had taken ill, unable to bear the harsh conditions," she informed softly, her voice quiet and melancholic.

"After the Lord freed us, we had wanted to take them to the hospital as malnourishment played a part in their illness, but we decided to wait instead for the person the association would send, so we tell them we need a healer," a man carried on from the woman. "Since hospitals can be expensive and slow."

Kaeliyus' gaze narrowed fiercely at them, anger simmering within him.

"Why hadn't I been informed in the first place, knowing fully well I have the ability to heal them?" He asked in a stern, angry tone.

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Sensing the anger in Kaeliyus' tone and expression, nervous sweat beaded the villagers' faces.

"We apologize, sir Kaeliyus, but it wasn't our intention to keep it hidden from you or the Lord," an elder responded. "We had simply found it hard to talk to you about it. To shamelessly ask you to heal them after you've done so much for us, we aren't deserving of it."

Kaeliyus raised a hand to his face, pressing his fingers against the space between his eyes—the bridge of his nose—before releasing a deep sigh.

"Haven't you all agreed and accepted HIM as your Lord?" He asked, referring to Seiya.

The villagers' were a bit surprised by the question, glancing briefly among themselves before responding in a chorus. "We have."

"It mustn't have been genuine then," Kaeliyus remarked. Before the villagers' could refute this, he continued.

"Because if it was, you wouldn't have all waited for the Lord to speak of it first. As his people, loyalty should come first. Sharing everything with him, no secrets kept. If it proves hard to speak to him directly, you can seek me out. I would try my best to resolve the issue but if it proves too difficult, I would pass it on to the Lord."

"Our young Lord, which had given you back your freedom, came to your rescue, for he, you all should serve with the utmost respect. Utmost loyalty and love," Kaeliyus stated.

"However, if any among you hesitate or refuse to accept HIM as your Lord, then step forward," Kaeliyus demanded, gaze cold as he peered at the villagers—ready to sever the head of anyone who stepped out.