Chapter 95

"Finally, I became an 'Archbishop'!"

It has been a long journey. If it were a game, I could have changed my job in a few days, but now it's reality, and there are no items or equipment, and the companions I fight with are different. I sometimes found the slow growth annoying, but it was fun to level up with everyone like this.

...Still, it was tough because of Rodney.

I let out a sigh and look at LeRoy beside me. LeRoy seems to be carefully examining his body for any changes, but unfortunately, there are no particular changes even after the job change.

"Well, let's... leave the cathedral for now."

"Yes, that's right. It would be troublesome if someone noticed us."

We quickly left the cathedral to avoid being noticed by the light of the job change.

And we arrived at the 'Forest of Dappled Light.' We called a dragon with a whistle and flew here, blending into the dark night.

"I wanted to report to Lady Tithia as soon as possible that I became an 'Archbishop'..."

"Why are we here?" LeRoy glares at me.

"After a job change, you need to level up! Just one level, please accompany me."

"...Alright. I knew you wouldn't listen once you started."

With a sigh, LeRoy and I hunted 'Orcs' together and managed to level up by one level by morning.

***

"Welcome back, nya! Master, LeRoy!"

"Welcome back!"

"Back."

"Back."

When we returned to the inn, Tarte, Tithia, Blitz, and Mimosa welcomed us. Kent and Cocoa haven't returned from their job change yet.

"Did the job change go well, nya?"

"Yeah, it went perfectly! Since we were two, it was easier than Kent and the others who are doing it alone, right?"

Moreover, with my game knowledge, we could proceed smoothly. Kent and Cocoa must be working hard.

"That's good, nya. Congratulations, nya!"

"Congratulations to both of you."

"Congratulations."

LeRoy and I received the congratulatory words and smiled in return.

"Thank you!"

"Thank you."

Finally becoming an 'Archbishop,' from here on, it's my time to shine! I want to level up more, get new skills, and progress the 'Holy Maiden' quest.

I clapped my hands and looked at Tithia and LeRoy.

"Shall we do it right away?"

"?"

"Did you both forget? Of course, it's the removal of Tithia and LeRoy's curse."

When I answered Tithia's puzzled look, everyone gasped.

"I rushed the job change not only to counter Rodney but also because the 'Archbishop' skill includes 'Curse Removal.'"

Perhaps, if stopping Rodney was the only goal, I might not have needed to level up so much. However, if we look at this series of events as a quest, it was necessary for me to become an 'Archbishop.'

In this world, there are no items to remove curses. The only way to remove a curse is to die or use the 'Curse Removal' skill.

"That's good, nya. Now, both of you can be happy, nya."

Tarte is so happy as if it were his own, with tears welling up in his eyes. Tithia also seems to be on the verge of tears but is holding back.

Tithia and LeRoy nod at each other and come to me.

"Please."

Both kneel before me, clasp their hands, and close their eyes. I nod quietly and use the skill on them with the tip of my staff.

Once you learn the skill, removing a curse is easy.

"Curse Removal"

When I use the skill, angels dance around them. Their sparkling, solemn figures are several times more divine than what I see in the game.

...It's incredibly beautiful.

"Oh... my power is returning."

As Tithia smiles, her power suddenly swells up—momentarily, angel wings appear on her back and then disappear. It seems the curse was also suppressing her power.

"Let us pray. For this dear country of mine—"

Tithia's clear, yet solemn voice is pleasant to the ear.

When Tithia prays, something happens. I think it can't be described well with words other than a miracle.

Tithia's quiet yet powerful prayer brought about a change in Tzile. The dark clouds that had gathered over Tzile, caused by Luluyé, cleared, and the blue sky returned. Or rather, Tithia cast a holy prayer barrier over Tzile, dispelling the dark clouds.

"Amazing... this is the true power of the 'Pope'...?"

I gasp and look out the window, hearing the joyful voices of the people in the city. They must have been deeply relieved, as they had been living under a dark sky full of anxiety.

...Many people had also left the city.

Just as I heaved a sigh of relief, a quest window appeared before my eyes.

Unique Job 'Holy Maiden' Job Change

The curse on the Pope has been lifted, and the 'Holy City Tzile' is enveloped in holy power, with angels appearing.

Go to the goddess Flodia with the angels and learn about the role of the 'Holy Maiden'.

It seems the 'Holy Maiden' quest has progressed smoothly. I thought it might end with lifting Tithia's curse... but it's not that simple.

"...By the way, angels? Goddess Flodia?"

Upon closer reading, it says something unbelievable. As I stare at the quest window, Tithia exclaims, "Ah—," and her eyes turn a light golden color.

"The messenger of the goddess Flodia is here."

"Huh?"

When Tithia announces this and raises her hand, a bright light floods the room, and at its center—there is an angel.

"!!"

"An angel...!?"

"What's going on!?"

"Meow!!"

We all widen our eyes in surprise at the sudden appearance. LeRoy immediately takes a protective stance in front of Tithia but realizes it's not an enemy from his previous words. Blitz and Mimosa are so taken aback they don't know how to react. Tarte's tail bristles in shock.

This must be the angel mentioned in the quest window.

"It seems my quest is progressing. This angel will guide me to the goddess Flodia..."

I explain simply, and everyone swallows hard.

The angel who appeared in the light looks about ten years old.

She has a halo and angel-like tufts of hair on her head. Her hair is tied in high pigtails, with the tips dyed emerald green. She has pure white wings sprouting from her waist. Her skin is so translucent, it looks like a doll. Her knee-length white dress is mysterious, fitting the image of an angel perfectly.

—Her eyes, which are now open, are golden, the same color as Tithia's when she delivered the prophecy.

The angel, who had been floating, gently lands on the floor and smiles with a look of benevolence.

"I am an angel. I have come to guide the 'Holy Maiden' candidate to Lady Flodia. Come, let's go."

The angel says this and extends her hand to me.