"So before we get there... How are the people? Anything I have to be aware of?"

I was literally a bit of a nervous wreck since I didn't quite know what was awaiting me. At first I thought there might be something behind the church but right now I was thinking this might be a death trap for me. The reason why I was thinking this way was thanks to Micheal here. He did tell me the story about all that happened in the past and while he did tell me that, I started thinking that there might be a lot more spies here than in the duchy which made me worried more and more.

"Don't worry about anything. I will have two guards assigned to you."

As if that was making me feel any better. I didn't know anyone but Micheal there and I was just somewhat glad that we would live right next each other since he was the only guy, I could rely on. What else should I say. Maybe I should tell him my concern especially the one with my dragon form. I don't want people to find out that I was an Underwood because that would lead to all kind of troubles.

"Vivi, the knights are all people I chose. So don't worry about it."

"You chose them?"

"Well I am the knights commander for now. I may not look like it but I am quite skilled with the sword."

"Wow, that's seriously great! You should be proud of it."

"Isn't that normal?"

"Maybe but I still think it's amazing."

"Thanks."

We were kids but somewhat it didn't really feel as if we were kids. Everything was a bit twisted and I knew that fact. Still there were times I was definitely acting as a child too. I remember taking up some flour when I was in the kitchen with Emi and I called Diamond in to actually have this thrown into his face because I felt like it. After that I chased around a table but we all ended up throwing flour, sugar, salt and even eggs at each other. It was fun for sure but we did such a huge mess that I felt bad. Emi told me to leave it as it is since they had cleaning staff which would take care of it. Didn't make anything better and all.

"Vivi, I want you to know that whatever happens in there, you can tell me about it immediately. I am on your side. Not on any other side."

"What do you mean with whatever happens?"

"You are a new saint. They will question you since I am taking you in."

"What is that supposed to mean? Shouldn't they trust your judgment?"

"Well..."

Alright, that was the moment of truth. Up till now he was confident and didn't really hesitate on telling me anything but right now he did. I also had a good hunch about what it all was about. One word, Abuse! He was not only getting bullied but for sure physically abused. Whatever the hardship mentioned in the books was, I could only imagine things. Plus my imagination always tend to go a bit wild with me so here is what I was actually thinking:

He was not eating properly due to not getting fresh food or just left overs. What I am imagining is him in a room and then getting some rotten food served which he somehow still had to gulp down. I might be completely wrong here but that was what came into my mind in a state of panic.

Next up just physical labor. He might be the next leader of the church but he still was young and there were many incidents where kids would go missing or just die. No one could for sure tell that he would survive till adulthood and that was the easiest way to get rid of him while weakening his body. After all that would all make sense with how I found him. They wanted to get rid of him for sure! Especially since he was dead set on changing the outcome of the future too! He wanted to remove the crown and that was something a kid could and would never do! Maybe just dreaming but that was about it.

"Whatever you are thinking right now, it's not that."

"How can you tell?"

"You look like crying."

"Oh... ahm... sorry."

"Pfff- no need to be sorry Vivi. But honestly what were you imagining? I am curious."

"Well.. ahm... I thought about you not getting much food and also physical abuse as in you have to do all the chores and getting hit..."

"That bad?!"

".... yes...."

"I do get food and enough. It's not the best but that's not that bad and I don't get abused at all. But I do get bullied and I am concerned that you will too."

"How bad?"

"Just some bullying. Maybe wet clothes, dropped water on you and so on... nothing physical."

"Well at least something."

We also arrived when our talk stopped. I had a feeling that things will not be as easy here as they were at the duchy but oh well. I chose this path and I did had a worse imagine in my mind so I should be fine. I could deal with some stuff but I was for sure about to fight back since I was a dragon. At this point, I felt like I have to reveal this fact to Micheal as well.

"Micheal, I have to tell you something."

"Sure, what's it about?"

I would have continued if not for the guard to open the door and Micheal already started to get off to escort me. Yeah... no. There was no way I would tell him now. I was scared how some people would react to it and we were not alone as there were some already waiting for us. Thank god, I had a veil on and was still dressed in that white dress so no one could see that I was an Underwood.

"Nevermind..."

"Alright."

Sooner or later, I will have to tell him...

I am sure I will explode sooner or later here...

I won't stand anything that is about bullying me or injustice towards me for sure!

We got down and started to walk towards the church. Of course an old man came towards us and he didn't seem pleased at all to see Micheal or me. Besides, he definitely fits the bill when one would imagine a leader that was actually taking up money because you can bribe then and then doesn't use that money for anything else but them. This man was also quite fat and I could swear he didn't know what it meant to exercise at all. He might even never have stepped foot outside this church at all. Well he looked like that anyways.

"Micheal, what are you thinking? You are not supposed to get out of the church without my knowledge! Who the hell is that right next to you?"

"Your Eminence, this is Vivi. I heard about her and went to pick her up after witnessing a true wonder. She is a Saintess, her healing powers are a miracle."

"A healer you say?"

"Yes but she is quite skilled as well."

"Good job but why didn't you report back to me?"

"I feared she would start moving again as she is a moving from town to tower and I didn't wanted to lose her."

"I see. You are excused."

We got closer and closer to the man till we were right in front of him and even then Micheal made sure he was standing in front of the man so that I wouldn't face him at all. The smell of alcohol immediately came into my nose and I knew this man was drunk. There was really no telling what the man would do and I think Micheal knew that too.

"It was quite the long way. I would like to show the Saintess around."

"That will not be necessary. I've been searching for you for a long time. You are coming with me, the king wants to see us."

"Very well.... Jasper, Noel please guide our Saintess here and make sure she is safe at all costs."

That was actually all he said before that fat man started heading to the carriage and made Micheal enter with him. I saw him smile slightly at me as if to say, I shouldn't worry at all and that was how these people made their way. On the other hand, I was still standing there a bit dumbfounded. Jasper and Noel were both the names of the guards that were with us all the time and from what he said earlier the knights might be the only people I could actually trust here besides Micheal but who knows, who knows. I could only think about one thing and that was not to mix up names but I already forgot their names as well as Micheals complete name. The only reason why I did remember Micheal was because he had the same name as an angel.

"Miss, Sain-"

"Call me Vivi, please. Micheal trusts you two so please call me by my nickname."

"We can't do that."

"Noel is right, it's dangerous here so please don't be angry at us. We just don't want to face any difficulties or make any difficulties for you as well."

"Then can you call me Vivi, when we are alone?"

"We can do that."

They did look troublesome but I hated being called Miss Saint already. It made me feel like there was actually something that was expected out of me and as if I was about to be used for something. I read too many stories where the Saintess had a bad ending and I really hoped that I wouldn't make this story have such an ending. That would be more than tragic for me.

"Should we escort you to your room?"

"Jasper, how about showing her around first so if she needs something, she could always find us!"

"True but she should be quite tired. She is still a child after all."

"I can hear you two!"

"We are really sorry but we want to treat you with your best interest. That is what Micheal would want."

"Why are you so faithful to him?"

"That is a bit of a long story and I think she should tell it to you personally."

It was a bid of a mean answer but I did get why they would tell me that. I was now a partner in crimes against the crown with Micheal. I also haven't told him about my dragon shifting ability and so didn't he tell me about some of his past. I didn't even know the details but he was not in any better situation since he only could tell that I was Viviana Underwood and I think I was just about a week or a bit more there and that was it. There was definitely not enough information about me and I didn't even know anything about myself as well so there was nothing I could give him in return after he would tell me about his past. It would feel only right that I would tell him something about myself if he would reveal something about himself but that would be quite difficult for sure.

"Then how about why you two are holy knights and not normal knights instead? I heard it is a lot harder to get into the holy knights brigade."

"Oh it is but we both had our reasons."

"Don't be like that! She is still a child and curious."

"Then you tell her!"

"Alright alright. You see Jasper here knows Micheal since they were young and honestly I just wanted to see a Saint for real. So here I am and you just fulfilled my dream."

"Huh?"

"Pfff-"

They both laughed at me but soon started showing me around the whole base. I was a bit tired from all the carriage riding but it was simple to remember where everything was. There were not that many important rooms anyways. There was a kitchen, a dining hall, then the praying room for commoners, nobles and for church members, the knights area and then the sleeping area of all the other members of the church. They also showed me the leaders room and the study as well as the library. The area was not that huge but they sure had everything compact around and sorted out. I really liked it and especially that guarden between the four buildings which were actually separating the main praying room from the knights and the church members as well as the rest of the rooms such as kitchen, dining, training, reading and so on and so on.

After we got around everywhere, they dropped me off at my room and told me that there would be one of the knights standing at my door at all times just in case something happened. Of course I was against that and so I managed to get them to stay in the room right next to mine. If they hear something, they can react immediately. I was sure that Micheal didn't have anything against that. Especially not since mine and his as well as that one room besides mine were all connected together.

What a start....

What am I supposed to do now while Micheal isn't here...

I guess they are gonna tell me but for now... I really need a short nap.

I still feel a bit sick from all the shaking earlier...

Gosh I feel like throwing up...

Why can't cars exist here?!