There were two raids, but they managed to reach the church capital safely.
　Bishop Harnam didn't expect the raids to be so relentlessly planned, and he had an apologetic expression on his face throughout.

'Thank you, gentlemen. A lot has happened, but I'm glad that everyone is safe. With this, please take it easy until you return. I will send a knight to guide you to the inn where you will stay.
''No, no, Bishop. This is why we, the A- and B-ranked ones, have been assigned to escort you, so don't worry about it.

　Claude replies with his chest, and Lina sighs in disgust behind him. However, with the exception of Cain, Claude and Lina are the highest-ranking adventurers, and since Claude is the leader of the group, it's appropriate to answer on behalf of them.
　After this, Cain is supposed to change his clothes and then become an escort in the main hall as well. However, since dressing as an adventurer would attract attention, he will borrow the deacon's robe.
　He was to accompany Bishop Harnam as a pawnhandler only. As an escort, he is scheduled to meet with Bishop Harnam and Hinata later on.
　Claude and the others are guided by the temple knights to the inn.
　Cain followed Bishop Harnam into the main hall, looking forward to seeing him again after a long time.

　A deacon in charge of the main hall showed him to a room with Bishop Harnum. The room was modest but reasonably large, with one room for meetings and one large and small bedroom. The large room would be used by the bishops who came to the main hall, and the other smaller room would be for booth use.
　Bishop Harnum suggested the large room to Cain, but he politely declined and went into the smaller room.

'Two hours to go, ....... It's really been a long time since I've seen you ....... I hope you're doing well.

　I returned to the living room, looking forward to seeing him in a few hours.
　I had planned to relax with Bishop Harnam, but the visitors addressed to the bishop would continue. Since Cain is ostensibly a maid, he will be busy serving tea to the visitors.
　Bishop Harnum gives him an apologetic look when he puts down his cup of tea for each visitor, but Cain goes about his work with a smile on his face.
　If he is Bishop Harnum, he understands that he is a senior nobleman in the Kingdom of Esfort, and he understands that it is a fearful thing to have an apostle of God, who is higher than the Pope, brewing tea.
　All the visitors will be talking about this papal election. Some visitors will ask the cardinal to vote straight away, while others will muddle through and implicitly encourage him to do so.
　Bishop Harnum responded each time, slurring his words.
　When there were two of them, Bishop Harnum seemed to tire, and he sat deep on the sofa and sighed loudly.

''It sounds like a lot of work, though: ....... After all, that's how important the papal election is: ......'
"You're right, Master Cain. It would be easier if Cain-sama decided "you are the next Pope." ...... It's not a problem if you are still the Pope. If that's the case, I'll do my best to support you.

　Cain chuckles at Bishop Harnam's words. 'Of course I'm not going to be the Pope or the pinnacle of all of Marinefordism, of course.

''As expected, I have a role in the Kingdom of Esfort.
'Certainly not. Your Majesty will scold me.

　As they were both laughing, there was a knock on the door and a deacon entered the room.

'It's time for you to meet with the saint.
Okay. Then let's go.

　Cain followed Bishop Harnam with the deacon's guidance. He walked down several aisles and stopped in front of a most ornate door.
　The deacon who guided him knocks on the door. He heard a voice from inside giving permission and slowly opened the door.

'Come in, Bishop, come in.'
Mm, thank you. Bye.

　Bishop Harnam and Cain enter the room.
　Hinata sits alone on a sofa set up in the center of the large room, with two sisters waiting at the end of the room.

'Welcome. It's been a long time, Bishop Harnam. Please take a seat.　

　Bishop Harnam sits down in his seat, and Cain stands to wait behind him. The sisters prepare the tea and place it in front of Hinata and Bishop Harnam.
　Of course, there is no room for Cain, who is standing back and waiting behind her.

'Could you two please take off for a moment?
Yes, sir.

　The two sisters bow and then leave the room.
　When the door closes, leaving the three of them alone, Hinata slowly stands up and approaches Cain, step by step.
　The expression on her face was reddened on her cheeks and tears were pooling in her eyes, threatening to spill out at any moment.

''Cain-sama......''

　Hinata stood in front of Cain and hugged him as she did so, nuzzling her face into his chest.

'I have always, always wanted to see you, Master Cain. I've been praying to the gods every day, waiting for the day we could resume our lives.

　Cain smiles, unable to run away as his hands go around to his back.

'Hinata, it's been a while. I'm glad you look better than I expected. I was worried about you when I got your letter.

　Slowly, he put his hand on Hinata's back and gently stroked her back.
　Bishop Harnum, who was sitting on the sofa watching them, broke his face.