220 Chapter 23: The Birth of a New Pope





 The confusion continued in the Great Temple where Cain had disappeared after his role as God's apostle was over.
 There were many who could not understand whether what had just happened was a dream or reality, and there was a lot of noise.

'Please listen,'

 When Hinata's dignified voice echoes in the Great Temple, the conversation stops dead in its tracks.
 Everyone's gazes turned to Hinata alone.

'The Messenger of God has delivered the words of the gods. As a saint, we would like Cardinal Denter to be the next pope, as the gods have said.

 No one can complain about Hinata's opinion. Even those who were under Cardinal Bangla's control are being held before our eyes by the head of the faction.
 There are many who belong to the faction but have not forgotten their faith in God.
 They had been made aware that going against the words of the saints was synonymous with going against the words of the gods.

'You have no objection. Now let us have a word from the new Pope Denter.

 Pope Denter put on the robe he had received. It was a robe that was more luxurious and elegant than the robe the previous pope had worn.
 He took a deep breath while checking the comfort of the robe before stepping forward.

'I'm Dentor, the new Pope. I don't care about the coiling of the factions I've been a part of. I don't care what factions I've been a part of, and I won't make any unreasonable appointments for that reason. Marinfordism is said to be the only religion in the world. That's because there is an actual God. You have seen it earlier. The appearance of the Apostle of God is another indication that this Marinefordian nation must be united.

 Pope Denter slowly looked around at the people in attendance and continued.

He said, "But there are those who have taken part in the murder of bishops and priests sent to other countries, either in the guise of churchmen or thieves, in this papal election. Moreover, they have even taken advantage of the merchants, who are the keystone of their circulation. They must be severely punished.

 Many of them revealed surprise at Pope Denter's words, but there were a few whose expressions turned pale. They were terrified that they would be captured if their involvement was discovered.
 Having said what he wanted to say, Pope Denter looked at the moderator and nodded.
 The MC, who had been hiding at the edge, came forward, taking a deep breath.

'Err, well then, the new Pope has been chosen. It's hard to believe, but there were many things that I can't express in words that God's Apostle appeared and then we got to see the gods. As soon as the process is completed, the nations will be notified. Then we will adjourn with this.

 The moderator's words brought this papal election to a close.

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'I can't tell you how grateful I am for Cain-sama and Hinata-sama. Thank you so much.

 Cain and Hinata sat next to each other, with Pope Denter, the new Pope of Bishop Harnam, sitting next to them.
 Pope Denter bowed deeply to Cain.

'Never mind. I think we've done something reckless to get God's will done, too. By the way, your new costume is stunning.'
'It's true. I never thought I would receive such wonderful clothes. I immediately prayed to the seven pillars to say thank you.

 After the papal elections were over, the new Pope, Pope Denter, thanked the Seven Pillars for their support.
 He was at an absolute disadvantage, but with the help of Hinata and Cain, he was able to become the new Pope. He repeated the thanks of the gods so repeatedly that he couldn't thank them enough.

'But more importantly, it's just the beginning. We have to replenish the cardinal's staff, and we have to find out who was involved in the attack. I know it's going to be a lot of work, but good luck with that.
'We would like to decide on a new Cardinal based on personality and faction. From our faction, I'd like to have Harnam do it if possible: .......
I won't do it. I'm going to bury my bones in the Kingdom of Esfort. I'm most excited to hear what Master Cain is doing now.
That's not fair. I would like to see Cain-sama's activities up close and personal. I'm going to the Esphort Kingdom.

 Cain chuckles when Harnam's words start to say that even Hinata wants to go to the Kingdom of Esfort.

'It's the most important time of the year, so would Hinata be willing to help Pope Dentor? We've been to this place now, and now we can come here by magic.
Really? Will you come and see me every day?
...... That's not really possible, but ......

 Cain thought it would be nice if there was some way to get between these distances.

'Oh, if I could, I could do it: ....... Wait a minute.

 Cain stands up and chants Creation Creation (Create Make). The magic power is taken away at once, but he grits his teeth and keeps the magic flowing.
 The magic power colored the shape and the finished product was a two-piece figure.

''I think this will do the trick. ......
What the hell is this ......?

 The three of them nodded their heads at the sight of the two figures.

'Well, I'd rather have them look at it than explain it.

 Cain places his palm on one of the figurines and lets magic power flow through it.
 The sight that the magic flowed through should have been a reflection of Cain, but in an instant it turns completely black.

'Watch me.'

 Cain pressed his hand against the figure as it was, and somehow it was swallowed up. Without any resistance, Cain's body was swallowed by the figure.
 Then Cain's figure appears from the other figurehead.

''Well? It's a transfer using a figurehead. If we keep one of them in the Esfort Kingdom, Hinata will be able to come to you if anything happens.

 Cain smiled as he stroked the figure, but all three of them were immensely disappointed. None of them had thought of transition magic using tools.
 It was something that Cain had come up with thanks to his knowledge from anime and other sources in his past life, but it was definitely foreign to this world.

...... This is ....... I didn't know that such a thing could be created so easily. Is it because you're an apostle of God, after all .......
'It will enable me to see Master Cain every day, won't it?

 Hinata reveals her joy in comparison to Pope Denter, who is impressed.
 Cain laughs at Hinata's words of 'every day'.
 But Bishop Harnam had a different idea.

'When I return to my country, I must report to His Majesty: ......

 Cain's eyes widened at Bishop Harnam's words, and he sighed loudly that he had failed.