Thank you.

　After talking with the gods and regaining consciousness, Cain got up, handed a slightly larger donation to the sisters and left the church to join Claude and the others. They were now going to head to the inn and take it easy until the next morning.
　After dropping off the horses at the inn's stables, a short distance from the association, Cain and the others went to their own rooms after completing the reception.
　Cain is sharing a room with Claude.

It's a good thing that I'm not the only one who's interested in this. Well, it's safe no matter what. I'm not afraid of dragons, you know.

　Claude laughed brightly and took off his equipment and changed into a rough outfit. Cain couldn't even wear his nobleman's clothes, so he sleeved up into the private clothes he had prepared.
　Claude understands that he is the most powerful adventurer in this world. And with the frontier count, a senior nobleman. Even so, he was grateful to be able to talk to Claude, who didn't change his attitude, like a friend. There is a condition that it's limited to places where Lina isn't present, though.

''As expected of a nobleman's status, you can't enter the country without applying to the Church State. Sometimes it's easier to be comfortable this way.''

　He could easily return to King's Landing or Drintle, but he had no intention of returning except in an emergency. He felt bad for Lizabeth in Drintle, but if anything happened, he would be contacted through Dalmatia.
　This trip, she was sharing a room with Claude, and since she didn't know that Cain could use transfer magic, she couldn't show it to him casually.
　As the two of them left the room while chatting and went down to the dining room, Millie, Nina and Lina were already sitting around the table.

''It's late!　I can't believe it takes a man so long to prepare for something like that.

　Lina couldn't wait and was already tipping her mug. Millie and Nina raised their hands with a chuckle.

''Sorry for the wait. I was just talking to Claude-san and I was wondering if you could help me out with .......'

　Cain bows his head lightly and then takes a seat between Milly and Nina, who are vacant. The order of the round table is Lina, Claude, Milly, Cain and Nina.

It's a very good idea to have a few of them. Ale and more juice!

　Claude approached the waitress and ordered more. As for the nibbles, Lina had already asked for them.
　Drinks were quickly brought in and placed on each of them, and once again it was decided to make a toast.

''For now, let's just say that we arrived safely in the Land of Israel, so kanpai!
「「「「 Kanpai! 」」」」

　We lightly bumped our mugs and carried them to each other's mouths.

''It's only three days'' travel to the teaching city, so maybe we can relax a bit when we reach the teaching city.

　This time the escort will be a week one way, the stay in the church capital will be ten days and the rest of the schedule will be for the return trip. Normally, the escort would end up being a one-way trip, but this time, since it's a bishop's escort, the outward journey is also included in the request for an escort to be requested by a trustworthy adventurer.
　Because of the long period of time it will be a reasonable request fee, but since the kingdom provides most of the subsidies, it was a tasty request for Claude and the others as well.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on here. I heard that even the church's carriage is being attacked.''
'What?　In this church?

　As the name of the country suggests, the Marineford nation is run primarily by the Marineford faith. All of the inhabitants are usually devoted believers. That goes all the way to the farmers.
　When it comes to the attack on the church's carriage, it's clear that it's a big deal for the country.

'That's why ...... there's going to be a papal election this time, right?　Priests and bishops are coming from all over the world, and I've heard that there are several carriages that are being attacked. Of course, our carriages have been damaged as well.
'...... That's a bit kinaesthetic. Maybe the election was interfered with ....... Is that an exaggeration? There's no way the Cardinal is connected to the bandits .......

　Claude pondered Lina's words. Cain thought of Lime's words as well.

(Maybe the Cardinal arranged for ......?　No, that's hard to do. The cardinal is basically in the main hall, so he doesn't get that information. (If they did, how in the world would they get ......?)

　The story goes on without an answer.

'It's three days until the main hall, and we may be targeted too. We need to brace ourselves. ......
Well, that's true, but we've got Cain over here. We can't lose first. ......
Sure.

　Milly and Nina agree with Claude's words. For those of us who know Cain's abilities, the members here believe that if we were to challenge Cain, it would be better to challenge the dragon.
　They know that's true even if they have hundreds of allies. In fact, the members here have experienced the attack that occurred on their way back from the Republic of Illustin.
　Having witnessed Cain's magic, which is out of the norm, it is etched in their minds that they should never be hostile to him.
　Millie and Nina are his students and benefactors. The magic bag (magic bag) that Cain gave me is still a necessity for me to travel with.
　As for Nina, she still harbors ambitions of becoming a mistress.

''Let's be a little more careful in escorting her tomorrow.

　They all nodded at Lina's words.