Chapter 76

Now that I had successfully become a <Healer>, I spent a little more time on the snowy plain with Tarte, leveling up. It would be a waste not to learn the <Healer> skills.

So, my level is now quite decent, and I feel good about it. By the way, my level had also increased a bit when I was heading to Tarte and Maruille, so my level when I changed jobs was 44.

Sharon (Charlotte Cocolar)

Level 47

Job: <Healer>

Skills:

<Blessed Light>: Can create <Holy Water> with clean water and <Empty Potion Bottle>

<Heal> Level 5: Heals one person

<High Heal> Level 5: Heals one person significantly

<Area Heal> Level 5: Heals all targets within a 7-meter radius

<Regeneration> Level 5: Restores HP every 10 seconds

<Mana Regeneration> Level 5: Restores MP every 30 seconds

<Body Enhancement> Level 10: Enhances physical abilities (attack, defense, speed)

<Attack Enhancement> Level 3: Enhances attack power

<Goddess's Strike>: Doubles the next attack power

<Goddess's Protection> Level 5: Creates a barrier

<Cure>: Cures status abnormalities

<Holy Attribute Enhancement> Level 1: Enhances holy attribute

For now, that's what I have, but I plan to level up quickly and acquire more skills. Among these, the <Healer> skill is <Attack Enhancement>. This, along with <Magic Power Enhancement> and <Defense Enhancement>, is quite useful, and acquiring all of them will allow me to obtain the ultimate enhancement skill, <Apostle of the Goddess>, when I become an <Archbishop>.

"Since my level has increased... let's head back to Snowtia and meet up with the others."

"Sure thing, nya!"

I also need to report finding Rodney's subordinate, and there are various things to do. But I can't afford to lose.

"Musashi, just a little more, please."

"Woof!"

I petted and cuddled Musashi, then dashed across the snowy plain.

***

Upon arriving in Snowtia, we headed to the inn where we had agreed to meet. Titiya, Reo, and Mimosa were already there. Blitz was out gathering information.

Titiya took my hand, looking delighted.

"Sharon! You've become a <Healer>. Congratulations. I sincerely bless the birth of a <Healer>."

"Thank you."

Reo and Mimosa also congratulated me. I felt a bit embarrassed.

Then, Mimosa took out a large number of items. It seemed she had bought various materials from shops and guilds throughout Snowtia. Not only that, but she had also secured food supplies.

"I'll start making potions right away, nya! It's better to prepare everything early, nya."

"Sure, Tarte."

Tarte set up her equipment in a corner of the room and started making potions. She was so skilled that I, as her master, might not have much to teach her anymore.

While I watched Tarte, Reo made tea for us.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. It's cold outside. I've also been in contact with a few <Paladins>. Blitz is currently confirming this."

"Great! That's good news!"

<Paladins> swear loyalty to the <Pope> Titiya, so they can be considered absolute allies. However, it's difficult to distinguish between trustworthy and untrustworthy <Templar Knights>, so they are currently avoiding contact.

...It's tough to think that someone you thought was an ally might be an enemy.

We decided to take a break and exchange information once Blitz returned.

Blitz returned late at night.

"Sorry for the delay."

"Welcome back, Blitz."

Titiya welcomed him, and Blitz saluted, then looked at us and said, "I'm glad you successfully became a <Healer>."

"Yes, I managed to become a <Healer>."

"You're amazing, master, nya."

Tarte praised me while making hot tea for everyone. Since it was late, everyone was dozing off. The hot tea was refreshing...!

"Let me start."

I told Tarte and the others about what I had seen at the foot of the <Dormant Volcano>. I couldn't ignore the fact that Rodney's subordinate was active.

Perhaps, since he is also a bishop, Reo might know him... I'm not sure. When I looked at him, he seemed to be deep in thought.

"...That man is probably Owen Harbus, Rodney's son."

"Son?!"

He was a bigger catch than I expected, and I exclaimed.

But indeed, such an important mission would only be entrusted to a trusted subordinate or someone close to him. Thinking about it, it makes sense that the man was his son.

...By the way, bishops can get married.

As I nodded in agreement, Blitz raised his hand.

"According to the information I've gathered, a village of the goddess Flodia was discovered deep within the <Dormant Volcano>."

"---!!"

Blitz had been in contact with a <Paladin> who had escaped from Rodney and had learned various things. The informant was hiding inside the cathedral and was still gathering information.

...Titiya has a reliable knight.

And the village of the goddess Flodia is located deep within the volcano... It's definitely part of the new patch. The name of the village is <Eden, the End of the World>.

---I definitely want to go there.

But there's no way I can go with my current level. I can't go alone either. I'm a support class...!

...I need to train the party members as soon as possible.

Thanks to Blitz, the information is now more concrete, and my excitement is soaring.

"So, Rodney is heading to the <Eternal Monastery>. His son Owen is heading to <Eden, the End of the World>."

"That seems to be the case."

Reo nodded in agreement with my words.

"However, I don't think we have the strength to cross the volcano right now---"

As he said this, Reo looked at me.

"? What is it?"

"No, I thought Sharon might be able to climb it."

"No way, that's impossible."

Tarte, Titiya, Mimosa, and Blitz were all looking at me. Are they expecting too much from me? I'm just a weak support class.

"You're human, too, aren't you?"

"What do you mean by that?"

While resisting the urge to ask Reo to come with me, we left a message for Kent and the others and set off for the <Eternal Monastery> ahead of them.

***

"Wow, this is amazing..."

"Titiya, we're going outside the city soon."

"Y-Yes!"

We rested until mid-afternoon the next day, then used the <Transfer Gate> in Snowtia to travel to Tsire. From there, we borrowed horses and headed south, eventually reaching the <Dark Cave> that leads to the monastery. There's another path to the scorched plain, but it's as hot and difficult as its name suggests, so we avoided that route.

We registered the gate at the <Ranch Village> and decided to camp just before the cave.

Even though we were camping, we had <Bags> and <Portable Storage>, so it was more like a comfortable camping trip than roughing it. We had plenty of meat, fish, and vegetables, and each of us had our preferred seasonings. The bread was freshly baked and stored, and even freshly made prepared dishes were available.

"...Everyone is better at using <Bags> than I thought."

"We can't let Titiya be uncomfortable."

"That's right, nya."

Reo's bag, which he confidently showed us, contained not only Titiya's favorite foods but also clothes, accessories, and even a high-quality down comforter to ensure a comfortable rest.

...Reo is as thorough as ever.

So, we spent a very comfortable night, even though we were camping.