They have no complaints again about the room arrangement.
We were to break up once and each of us left our luggage in our respective rooms, and then gather in my room again.
The purpose is to make plans for today and tomorrow.
“For now, I think of taking a look around the neighborhood today, what do you think?” (Itsuki)
“This neighborhood was full of large mansions, and as expected, it's a high-class residential area where the aristocrats live” (Wendy)
“Ah— ....... So not much to see around here then ......” (Itsuki)
Even if all I see are expensive looking houses: .......
And if this is an high-class residential area, I'm guessing that if there is a store, it's probably just an exclusive store for the nobles.
I didn't want to waste a lot of money before the auction, so I was hoping to see more shops for general public if possible.
“Since we are here, why don't we ask Freed-sama about it?” (Wendy)
“Yeah. He said he's prepared a carriage for you, too, and I'll ask him about some interesting places” (Itsuki)
I ring the bell that had been given to me earlier.
Then, after a brief pause, there was a knock on the door.
“Excuse me. Guest-sama, what can I help you?” (Freed)
“Oh ...... Well, I was wondering if there's anything specific to the royal capital that's within walking distance of us to be able to get home in time for dinner” (Itsuki)
Too fast.
This mansion is pretty big.
I'm not sure if he was just nearby.
It's only been a few seconds for that.
“Have guests ever been to a cathedral?” (Freed)
“A cathedral?” (Itsuki)
“Yes, a cathedral! That's a must see if you're ever in Royal Capital!” (Wendy)
“Yeah, it's worth a look. It's good to see, and I'm guessing you've never been to a chapel before” (Solte)
“I haven't been to church ....... Have Shiro went there?” (Itsuki)
“Nope” (Shiro)
“I too don't have ...... a cathedral in royal capital” (Aina)
“In some cases, you may get asked to contribute a donation, but giving a thousand Nords for each person should be enough. You can't reach to an altar, but I thought you should see those stained-glass windows at least once” (Freed)
“Oh, stained glass. I'm more interested. Well, let's go see it” (Itsuki)
“Now, I will go get the carriage ready. Please gather at the front door as soon as guests are ready” (Freed)
“Okay. I'll be right over as soon as I have a quick preparation” (Itsuki)
“Certainly. Excuse me, sir” (Freed)
With that said, Freed leaves the room, bowing in the same manner as before.
As expected, an old butler is cool.
“Is everyone ready?” (Itsuki)
“No problem. We can leave whenever you want” (Renge)
“All right” (Shiro)
“We'll do fine too. If you get attacked by thugs on the way, we'll protect you, so rest assured” (Solte)
“Thank you. I'm counting on you” (Itsuki)
I don't even want to think about anything happening until I'm in royal capital .......
Let me just have a normal sightseeing trip.
When I arrived at the entrance, a larger carriage was waiting for me at the entrance than the one I just rode in.
One that I mention earlier is a merchant's carriage with a cloth-covered back, but this one is more like a aristocratic carriage made of solid wood.
In addition to this, Freed is riding on the coachman's seat, and it seems that he is going to guide us around.
“Now what shall we do ......” (Solte)
“Right. He's wearing equipment normally” (Renge)
“Please don't mind me, sir. No one in royal capital would dare attack this carriage with Hayato-sama's emblem on it” (Freed)
“...... If someone attacks us, Freed will take care of it” (Itsuki)
“Indeed, sir” (Freed)
I would say that's no surprise.
Freed is a martial artist, too .......
“Now, guests, we shall depart” (Freed)
“Yes. I will be in your care” (Itsuki)
“Wa!” (Freed)
With a shout from Freed and a signal from the reins, the horses started to run and we started to ride towards the cathedral of the royal capital.
This carriage, unlike the previous one, has windows, so it was easy to observe the streets of the royal capital.
The only problem is that I have to say it's an emblem of Hayato, so many of the people observing the carriage will think it's a Hayato riding on it.
On the way, I heard 'Hayato-sama!' but I can't really respond to that.
Here we are, the cathedral!
“That's amazing ......” (Itsuki)
“It's amazing ......” (Wendy)
“That’s big” (Shiro)
Right.
It was huge because it was called a "large" cathedral.
I wonder if religions are profitable, this is the biggest building I've seen so far.
“Hello! Are you here for a visit?” (Unknown person)
“Oh, yes. Um” (Itsuki)
When I turned around to see how many people we have, my eyes met with Freed.
It's probably a good idea to ask Freed, who lives in the royal capital, to explain it to me.
“I'll excuse myself. I have to turn the carriage, too” (Freed)
“Okay. Let's leave it to Aina and the others to show me around” (Itsuki)
“Thank you for your cooperation” (Freed)
So that's six of us, Wendy, Shiro, Aina, Solte, Renge, and me.
“So, if you don't mind, I'd like to ask for a donation?” (Unknown person)
This Sister's eyes are sparkling.
I see.
So, it's called a visitation fee in the name of a donation.
I believe it's only 1,000 Nord per person.
“Well, I'll give you for six people” (Itsuki)
With that, I handed the six copper coins to a Sister.
“Thank you. I'm certain you have the blessing of the Goddess” (Sister)
I've already been blessed by the goddess.
Or rather, I've been given an 'pocket money'.
“Ahaha, thank you—” (Itsuki)
Well, I can't say that.
And maybe she's a devout believer.
Goddess's name ......, what was that?
“Well, then, go ahead” (Sister)
Sister opened the door and as we stepped inside, I was overwhelmed by the sight at the front.
Neatly and correctly spaced wooden chairs, chalk walls.
There was a huge cross and a huge stained glass window behind it with a painting of several goddesses on it.
In the midst of it all, I recognized the goddess with the beautiful golden hair.
Or rather, she was the one who gave me the skill.
And she was the goddess who worried about me until the very end, wondering if I was alright with that skill.
The name ...... I didn't hear it, did I?
“So, this is the stained glass. It's wonderful” (Itsuki)
“Hmm, that's impressive” (Shiro)
Both of us can't seem to take our eyes off of it as it's the first time we've seen it.
“I knew it was amazing every time I saw it” (Wendy)
“The way it looks in the sunset is beautiful too” (Aina)
“With the halo coming from the cross, it really looks like a goddess is descending on the scene” (Renge)
“...... that” (Shiro)
“Wh, why are you crying!” (Solte)
“Whoa, what? I don't know. I have no idea” (Itsuki)
Suddenly the tears start to flow and I can't stop.
“Master-sama? Are you okay?” (Wendy)
“No problem at all. I don't know why, but the tears are coming down” (Itsuki)
“Lord, emotional?” (Shiro)
“Yeah, I probably think so” (Itsuki)
I don't know if I ever had the sensibility to be impressed by a work of art.
But that's how beautiful this scenery is.
The overall orange-ish light made me feel somewhat warm.
It's so beautiful that it makes me think that this is the blessing of the Goddess.
After a few moments, my tears subsided, and Solte, Aina, and Renge made their way to the pastry shop that was said to be out front.
Even though there is a wonderful stained-glass window, there is not much to see, especially if it is the second time.
I sit in a chair and stare blankly at the stained glass and the cross.
Next to me is Shiro.
I've asked Wendy to buy sweets for Shiro and me, as well as for Hayato and the others.
I didn't have anything to do but stare blankly and before I knew it, Shiro and I were the only ones in the hall and I was tapped on the shoulder from behind.
When I turned around to see if it was time for the building to close, I realized it was a different Sister from the one at the entrance.
“Huhuhuh, I'm glad you enjoyed it. This stained glass is the symbol of our cathedral. Your tears are quite understandable. I'm sure the goddess will bless you for your piety!” (Sister)
Oh, a blessing, or rather a skill, but I've already received it, actually.
But let me pray with gratitude.
Folding my knees, I cross my arms towards the cross and meditate and pray with my eyes crossed.
(I have met a wonderful group of people because of the skills you have given me. Thank you. I know this is causing you concern, but I'm doing fine)
“Oh, wonderful! The Goddess has answered your prayers!” (Sister)
When I open my eyes and check in front of me, I don't see ...... like a cross glowing, but I guess the sun is just at a good angle.
Perhaps she was just waiting for the right moment to speak to me for this.
“You seem to have quite divinity in you!” (Sister)
“A divinity?” (Itsuki)
No, wait, that's the glow from the sun's tilt, isn't it?
I have no idea how you found out about my divinity in this moment.
“Yes! It's called God's presence, God's spirit, holy power! Everyone is endowed, but if one has less divine energy, one cannot be baptized!” (Sister)
“Huh, does that mean that I could be able to use recovery magic if I was baptized?” (Itsuki)
“Unfortunately, you're not endowed with that level of divinity! But it's more than normal, so if you continue to pray, there's a good chance you'll get more divine energy and be baptized!” (Sister)
“I see, so from now on, I'm going to try to pray every day” (Itsuki)
“No, no! There's an easy way to make the Goddess' blessings stronger than that!” (Sister)
...... This is getting more and more stinky.
God's spirit? Holy power? Unfortunately, holy power wasn't in my cheat selection.
The holy power points were about the same as space magic, and there was no way I could get it.
“...... that?” (Itsuki)
“Donation!” (Sister)
“......” (Itsuki)
“I wonder why you're looking at me like that! Don't tell me you doubt us, sisters, who are priestesses of Godness!?” (Sister)
“No. ...... By the way, how much is your donation amount?” (Itsuki)
“If you give 1,000 gold coins, you might probably be able to get baptized!” (Sister)
1,000 gold coins, that is, 100 million Nords.
Pay 100 million Nords and take a chance on a chance that I probably won't be able to baptize .......
“Oh, that's okay” (Itsuki)
“Suddenly, the divine spirit has faded! Brother, the goddess's blessing on you will gone if you don't do something about it! Your blessings will be gone!” (Sister)
It's a skill and it won't go away. Maybe.
I know this.
That's called a psychic fraud.
No way?
A place that's supposed to be a cathedral in the royal city is doing psychic fraud ......?
Someone is pulling back the sleeve hard.
“Hmm? What's going on, Shiro?” (Itsuki)
“...... smells weird” (Shiro)
“Do you smell strange?” (Itsuki)
“Food, alcohol, and the smell of smoke ......” (Shiro)
“...... From where?” (Itsuki)
“That room ......” (Shiro)
Shiro pointed to a room at the end of the hall with a large cross in front of it, facing left and to the left of the room.
There's a slight gap, but I can hear laughter, which is apparently not appropriate for this solemn place.
As I walked towards it, sister blocked the way, but I let Shiro restrain me and opened the door mercilessly.
“Ahahahahaha! Today is another day of good drinking on the faithful's dime!” (One of Sisters)
“I spouse so, Nee-san!” (One of Sisters)
“Ahahahahaha” (All Sisters)
.......
Let's take a close look.
I'm sure I'm mistaken.
There's no way the sister is sitting on a cross-like object with her feet on the desk, drinking alcohol and smoking a cigar without paying attention to the slit.
Okay, let's open it up.
“Yahahahaha! There is torn in around your butt!” (One of Sisters)
“What? Ahhhh ...... I'm going to buy a new one” (One of Sisters)
“With the belivers’ money?” (One of Sisters)
“Ahahaha” (All Sisters)
Gararara.
This time it was suddenly closed by a third party.
It was the Sister who slipped away from Shiro.
I am impressed you got out from her.
“It's just my imagination” (Itsuki)
That said, the psychic fraud sister is banging hard on the door with a gong-gong-gong behind her back.
Is that a signal?
Is that any indication?
“White. Let's get home. This place has gotta be some kind of cathedral” (Itsuki)
“Wrong place? Yup. We're going to be home” (Shiro)
We turned on our heels as fast as we could.
Because this isn't the place.
This isn't a cathedral.
The tears must have come from the cigarette smoke that had unwittingly entered our eyes!
“Secure them!!” (Sister)
“Ohhhhhh” (All Sisters)
“Hey, calm down. Aah!” (Itsuki)
“Lord! Oh, I couldn't respond because there was no murderous intent ......” (Shiro)
“Oops, you'll be quiet, okay? If you keep quiet, both of you will be able to go home peacefully” (Sister)
Thus, me and Shiro were caught by a group of Sister look-like cult.
We went to the smelly room, with the purple smoke and booze I mentioned earlier.
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