217 Episode 20: Is your terrifying wife strong?





 There were still a few days before the papal election, so I was to urge Cardinal Denter to consolidate his faction. He looked uncomfortable, but he gave up the idea that it was the only way to become the new pope.
 Bishop Harnam was also more cooperative than before. This was because Cain, as an apostle of God, had put down the oracle.
 No matter how much he was a brother, he didn't think it was a good idea to push for it when he wasn't willing to do it.
 Apart from that, Cain went out to the city separately. He would have to ask Claude and the others about this.
 Cain was visiting the inn where Claude and the others were staying. He is sitting around a table with Claude and the other four in the dining room.

'So Cain, what is your request? We don't know that much about this place either. There's only so much you can do.
'I understand that. I was wondering if you would like Mr. Claude and his team to find out who the residents want in this papal election.
That's not a problem. I just have to go around and gather information, don't I?
'That's great, Lina. You're right.

 Lina understands the story better than Claude does. Millie and Nina both nodded as if they understood.

'So we can spread rumors to recommend ...... the guesses by the way. And then there's the ...... that made us attack that ...... us? Oh, and I'll drop the reputation of this Bangla guy while I'm at it.

 Cain nodded with a wry smile at Lina, who smiled at him.

''But, Cain. We are still A- and B-rated adventurers. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. Do you understand?

 Cain knew what Lina meant. If they were adventurers, they would only be able to go to the inn and the tavern, but with three women like Lina and the others, they would have more scope for action.
 Cardinal Denter would be the new Pope by default, but he couldn't help it if there was an outcry from the residents.
 Cain laid out eight gold coins from the sachet in his pocket, and Lina's eyes widened at the unexpected amount of money. 

''One gold coin per person for expenses. How about one gold coin per person as a reward for a total of eight?''

 I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier.

...... So it's as good as the Count of the Frontier. I know.

 Lina handed Milly and Nina two gold coins in front of each of them and put the remaining four into her own pocket.

'............ eh? Wait a minute. What's mine at ......?

 It was Claude who raised his voice in an unexpected way.
 Cain certainly knows exactly what he wants to say. Lina is receiving it without a single gold coin going to Claude.
 You will find a lot of people who have been in the market for a long time, and they have a lot to learn. He leaves Claude, who slumps his shoulders in disappointment, to talk about his future plans.

'And yet everyone is that awful?'
Honestly, all of the candidates may be out of whack in many ways.

 Cain explains the four cardinals in this case.
 Bhangra, the chief of staff who flew to power and led this attack.
 Samtam, who talks about idealistic things, but none of these things are realistic.
 Etoile, the only one younger than the other cardinals and the only one who is s*xy enough to woo the sisters and force Hinata to marry him.
 And Denta, who raises orphans by ruining her own life.

 It's no wonder they all laugh at the fact that by the process of elimination, Dentor is the only one left.

''We still have a few days to stay, so we're going to stop by the Adventurer's Guild and we'll do our best too--''
There's a lot of good looking girls out there.

 The three people who called out to interrupt Lina's words were dressed in white robes. They were only about twenty years old and anyone could tell they were church people.

'One man and one little boy. That's lonely, isn't it? There are three guys over here, so why don't we leave those guys alone and have a drink with them?

 No one would pick up Lina in front of Claude in the Esfort Kingdom; the two A-ranked adventurers and ice flames are known to any adventurer of some skill.
 However, this is Marinford Church Country. It would be a good thing if they didn't know the two of them.

''Unfortunately, the man is in time, so why don't you go over there quickly? There's no better man anywhere than the two guys here.
Hey, Rina. You just called me a good guy, right?

 The three men were annoyed with Claude, who was totally oblivious to the men who had approached him and was getting excited.

'Hey, man, there. Can't you see that? We're all priests. But we are also the faction of Cardinal Bangla, who will be the next Pope.

 Lina sighs loudly at those words.

'...... After all, if the cardinal upstairs is shitty, when is his underneath that shitty, too?
Lina. That's interesting.
You're putting it mildly.

 Nina and Millie laugh in sync with Lina's words. However, blue streaks appeared on the faces of the mocked priests.

'Hey, you guys. You do realize that you're going to insult us within this church, don't you?

 Cain gave up and left his seat, knowing that this was not going to end.

'Is it okay to go out of your way to discredit the name of Cardinal Bangla during this papal election? Or shall I go with you to the main hall now? By the way, since we are from the Kingdom of Esfort, and since we are visiting this diocese with Bishop Harnam's escort, could you please pass on to Cardinal Denter if you need anything? Or do you want me to call you? Bishop or Cardinal.
"Hey, what the hell ....... If you guys are guards, you're adventurers or .......
Yeah? Voila. The Guild Card.

 Four people other than Cain hold up their guild cards.
 Claude and Lina hold up their gold cards, the proof of A rank.
 Millie and Nina hold up their B-ranked silver cards.

If you're going to use force, of course you're prepared to die, right? We're going up against an A-grade guy.

 Demonstrating their abilities, they have ice on their fingertips. Moreover, Cain laughs at Lina, who is stirring up a storm.

'Ooh, you guys, oh, you'll remember that! Let's go, everyone.
Wait a minute.

 One of them runs away and the other runs after it. Lina giggles as she looks at the back of them.

The best thing about it is that it's not a bad idea. Okay, let's have another toast.

 Lina raised her mug as if nothing had happened. Everyone lightly hit the mug and began to drink.
 No one in the tavern had gotten involved with Cain and the others that day.