4 Chapter Four   Baptism




 The day of baptism has arrived.


 This world is not as safe as the Japan of my previous life.
 Even if a child is born, it is a world where people often die.
 That's why it's customary to celebrate their growth up to the age of five and pray to the gods about how they will grow up in the future.
 I've heard that the status magic is also commissioned as a result of praying to the gods.

''Come to think of it, I've never had anyone celebrate my birthday or anything like that before.

 Generally speaking, they celebrated at the ages of five, ten, and fifteen, and at fifteen they became adults.
 Cain was changing into the nobleman's clothes that he had been prepared for while thinking about this world.

''Master Cain, are you ready to go out soon?''

 There was a knock on the door and Sylvia walked into the room.

'Oh, Sylvia, it's already ready for you,'

 I left the room with Sylvia, who came to call me in her usual maid's outfit, and I left the room with her.
 Already outside the door, father, mother and sister Rayne were waiting for me.

''Father, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting,''

 Cain apologizes to his father for the delay, bowing to him.
 Garum laughs and waves back at him.

'No matter. I'm sure you'll find that you look great in formal attire, Cain. You look like Sarah, after all.

Cain. Cute!

 Rayne saw Cain's appearance and rubbed up against him.
 She was a sister who was well taken care of, although she was a bit bratty due to the fact that they were older siblings, but she was well taken care of.
 When she wasn't in her room practicing her magic, she often found herself searching around the mansion.
 This was because Cain always hid when he was practicing so that he wouldn't be found.

'Thank you, sister Rayne,'

 Cain replied honestly, with a big smile on his face.
 The carriage was ready and Sebas, the steward, came to call.

'Ladies and gentlemen, we are ready for you. We are now ready for you to ride.

 The whole family rides in the carriage. Garum at the far end and Sarah beside him. Rayne and I sat across from them.

'Then we're off,'

 After the steward's signal, the carriage began to move slowly.

''Come to think of it, what form would you be able to see if you were given status magic?''

 Cain had never seen status magic before, so he asked Rayne.

''You've never seen it, Cain-kun! Let me show you mine.

 My sister chanted as she said this.

''Status open.''

 What looks like a translucent glass screen appears in front of Rayne.

'When I chant status, it's only visible to me, and then it's status open, so I can show it to people.

That's great, Sis Raine.

 He shows me a screen that looks like translucent glass.

'Mr. Cain! Come closer. Let me show you.

 He moved closer to Rayne and looked at the translucent screen.

 Status.

 [Name] Rayne von Silford.
 Race] Human race [Gender] Female [Age] 9 years old
 Level] 1.
 Strength】130/130
 Magic power] 220/220
 [Ability] D
 Title: The eldest daughter of a frontier county family. Cain's favorite.
 [Magic]
  Wind Lv.1
  Water magic Lv.1
  Fire magic Lv.1
  Living Magic

 [Skills]
  Courtesy Lv.2.

 [Blessing]
  Magic God's Blessing Lv.2

......

 I saw a title I shouldn't have seen.

'Ah!  He left his title on the table. Cain, did you see it?

 She looks at Cain's face while looking a little embarrassed.

''Sister Rayne-sama can use magic for three attributes as well!

 Cain pretended he hadn't seen it.

'I'm glad you didn't see it,'

 Rayne, who was patting her chest next to me, replied with a smile.

I'm not sure if she's a future court wizard, since she has three magical properties and her blessing is Lv.2.

 Garum is also smiling. It seems to be an excellent status in its own right.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more than one for your own personal use. The more you train, the higher your magic level will be, and if the gods like it, the higher your blessing level will be.

 It is said that when you reach the rank of court magician, there are three to five magic levels and blessing levels, and when you reach five, you are like a great person who will go down in history.

 Looking at the streets from the carriage window, this city of Gracia territory seemed to be bustling with many people, with shops and stalls lining the streets.
 After about thirty minutes in the carriage, we arrived at the church, got out of the carriage in front of the main gate and headed for the reception desk.

'This is Garum von Silford Gracia. My son has turned five years old today and I've come to baptize him. I believe I've told the priest.

 Garum spoke to the receptionist.

'Yes, sir. 'The priest has sent for you. Come this way, my lord.

 The receptionist politely bows and ushers in the lord as he arrives.
 She takes the lead and leads the whole family in. After advancing to the back, she opened the door and stood next to it and bowed.

'We are preparing the altar now. Please wait in this room.

 The room we were shown was a calm reception room, though not luxurious for a church only.
 My father, Garum, went to the far end, and my mother, Sarah, beside him. Rayne and Cain sat across from them.
 The sisters prepared tea for each of them and placed them in front of each of them.

Please wait a few moments and we will come for you when it's ready.

'This is it, Cain. You don't have to be so nervous. The priest will explain it to you each time. After your christening today, we'll celebrate when you get home. The unveiling of Cain will be a different time, you know.

Cain, I hope you're getting a lot of magical aptitude and blessings too!

 Rayne is always smiling at the fact that they can be together.

'You're my child. I think you have an aptitude for magic. I hope it's as good as Rayne's.

 His mother, Sarah, was also in a good mood.

 Thanks to Cain practicing his magic in hiding, incessantly, he was able to do all four elements of magic so far.
 As for his aptitude, he doesn't think there's a problem.
 I wonder if my parents would be happy if I showed them my aptitude for the four elements.
 With that in mind, I took a break from drinking my tea.

 As the family was chatting, I heard a knock on the door and a sister came into the room.

'Ladies and gentlemen, we are ready for you. Come this way, please.

 I followed the Sister and followed her to the altar room.
 In front of the altar, a person who appeared to be a priest was waiting, and at the back, seven statues of God stood around a slightly larger statue in the middle. The sunlight shone through the windows, making them glow fantastically.

''My lord, thank you for waiting. We will now begin Lady Cain von Silford's baptism of five years old. Lady Cain, please step forward.

 Prompted by his father, Garum, Cain got down on one knee and folded his hands before the priest.

'O Cain von Silford! The seven gods praised by the Marinefords celebrate your baptism at age five. Continue to praise the gods.

 The priest goes straight to the statue of the gods, kneels down and folds his hands.

'O gods who watch over this world. Give Cain von Silford the status magic and show him the way.




 At that moment, my vision went blank.