Then we're off.

　After an overnight stay, Cain and his friends left the city of Sylvester. The conversation between the bishop and Ragnaf was still going strong during breakfast. Cain was wondering how they could continue their conversation to that extent, but he was nodding his head to the extent that no harm came to him.
　After breakfast, they were to leave the city of Sylvester.
　Count Ragnaf offered to accompany us to the border area, but the bishop refused, so we reluctantly saw him off at the entrance to the city.

'Nevertheless, Lord Ragnaf seems to be an enthusiastic layman: ....... One could say he is a little enthusiastic .......

　Cain smiled and nodded at the bishop's words. In fact, after dinner, Ragnaf and the bishop were in the other room having a light drink and further heated conversations about Marinefordism.
　Cain was relieved that he wasn't there.

　
　The carriage continues to move forward into the Marineford Faith, and after half a day or so, it approaches the border bridge.
　Without stopping, the carriage continued to move through Marineford country, camping overnight on the way to the city.
　The town of Marineford is a quiet town with white houses. According to the bishop's explanation, there is a church in the center of the city, and a civil servant, who is in charge of internal affairs, rules each town as a deputy.
　He runs the city by keeping an eye on each other and the bishops and priests who organize the churches to ensure that corruption does not take place.

'This is the city of Genasi. It will take about three days to reach the main temple from here. Let's head to the church first.

　The bishop gives instructions to the temple knights, and they lead the carriage.
　The bishop and the temple knights are to stay in the church, while their escort, Cain and the other adventurers, are to stay in the inn.
　When the carriage is parked in front of the church, the priest and several sisters come out from inside

'This is Bishop Harnam, thank you for your long journey. We have a room ready for you, if you'd like to come this way.
Mm, we'll be staying the night. Mister Cain, you won't have any problems here. You can pick me up tomorrow.
'Yes, Bishop. If you could, since we've come all the way to the church, could I pray for you first?

　The bishop smiled and nodded at Cain's words.

'This is an admirable gesture for an adventurer. Now, Lord Adventurer, please come inside.'

　The priest leads Cain into the church. The construction is basically the same size, depending on the size of the building. As for the church in Drintru, every time the former priest showed his authority, a large church was built, but it was used as is without demolition.
　It is just the right size for the current size of Drintle, but the inside has changed modestly, and the current church in Drintle is a busy place as many of the residents attend daily for prayer and healing, unlike before.
　Cain kneels in front of the altar and clasps his hands together in prayer.
　At the same time, the world turned white.

It's been a long time since I've seen you, Cain. It looks like you're still leading a boring life.
'--It's been a while. I've been involved in a lot of things. As usual.

　Cain stands up and takes an empty seat.

'I'm enjoying the view. The battle against Aaron's thoughts was a great one. I didn't expect him to take over your consciousness to such an extent. ...... We can't do anything about it. We can't do anything about it, because Yuya is already a god of another world, even if they are connected. The only thing we can rely on right now is you, Cain. You are the only one we have now.
...... Okay, I get it. We'll try to deal with it as much as we can here, but we'll try to deal with it. But more importantly, I'd like to ask you something: .......
Yes, it's about your visit to the saint this time, isn't it? I'll let Rime explain that to you.

　Rime, who was sitting next to me, nodded slowly.

''First of all, regarding the murder of the Marinefordian Pope, this is a secret agent of the Byssus Empire. It seems that he stole some treasures from the treasure room. Well, that so-called pope had a certain amount of faith in me, so I used to give him words as oracles from time to time. But more importantly, it's about Hinata. I believe that we are going to elect a new pope, and some of them have no faith in God. When those people become the new pope, they will no longer be giving out oracles.

　Cain is conversely confused when Lime explains the unexpected truth to him. It's only that Cain is going to see Hinata. Moreover, as the bishop's bodyguard, he hides his noble identity and makes himself an adventurer.
　Even if he is told that a secret agent of the Byssus Empire killed the Pope this time, he can't do anything about it. On the contrary, the reason for it is not something that can be explained either.
Even if you explain something like 'I was taught by God', it's not like you can produce proof, and I don't expect that only the upper echelons of the Esfort Kingdom, and the bishop who is accompanying you this time, will believe you.

'I see that was the case ....... So which one of them is better for the gods to have a new pope?

　If the gods approve of someone becoming Pope, Cain would be willing to support them.
　In fact, Cain didn't have the authority to do so at all, but he thought that he could convey the words of the gods to Hinata.

'Basically, he doesn't have the right to decide that for us. But if possible, it would be better for someone to have faith in us. In that caseーー'

　Rime put a hand to his chin, troubled for a bit, and gave one of the names.

'If this human is to be the new pope, I will continue to put the oracle down. It seems you have a good relationship with Hinata as well.

　For Kain, those words were the deciding factor. No matter how religious he is, he can't support or trust Hinata if he has a bad relationship with her.
　I have given Hinata some items to protect herself in case of emergency, but when it comes to being used, it's a serious time.
　Praying that such a situation would not happen, Cain took the name Lime had given him to heart.