Vol 10 Chapter 170 (1/2)

Book 10: Power that was lost and new powers

Chapter 170: To retrieve what has been lost

Translator: Tseirp

After we set off from Meratoni, we traveled through the night on horseback, arrived at the village where we encountered the demons and stayed a night there before setting off to return to the Holy Capital.

The emergence of the demons did not affect the village at all as they calmly welcomed us and I only exchanged a few greetings with the new village elder, nothing in particular happened.

Luckily, there weren’t any wounded individuals so I could thankfully get a good rest.

The next day, we leisurely departed for the Holy Capital and the sun had already set by the time we could see it, stop the carriage and enter.

This time, in order to return in absolute secrecy, I planned to cover my visage with my robe, enter the Holy Capital using my Adventurer’s card, cut towards the center of the Holy Capital as quickly as possible and reach the Church Headquarters without anybody noticing.

Then, when it was time to execute the plan, was this the result of my training? n.o.body called out to me at all.

I was delighted with my accomplishment as I waited for everyone to gather.

In actual fact, I was the only person who ran through the center, everyone else walked from the back until the meeting point.

I felt like everyone recognized my retainers but they only tilted their heads in puzzlement.

Well, the reason I did something as troublesome as this was because of how well recognized I was and even though I wanted to give up halfway …

If an injured resident caught me, I won’t be able to deal with it and would only be able to treat it using a potion instead of invoking magic so strange rumors might circulate.

I felt like there was no other choice after giving it such thought.

Well, it was Pope-sama who came up with this entire strategy so my true thoughts would be that I have no option of refusing to do so.

“Luciel-sama, you’ve become faster.”

Lionel praised me when they met up with me.

“All thanks to Lionel and s.h.i.+sho.”

I told Lionel with a smile before stepping into the Church Headquarters.

Just as I was about to inform the reception of my return, it seemed like Catherine was informed in advance and she came to welcome me.

“Luciel-kun, welcome back. Pope-sama asked me to come meet you, did something happen?”

I was bothered by a gaze I felt secretly looking at me from somewhere but I decided to return Catherine-san’s greeting first and wait for the other party’s move.

“Catherine-san, I’m back. … What do you mean?”

“Because I noticed that Pope-sama was slightly fl.u.s.tered.”

Pope-sama was probably fl.u.s.tered because I, the S-rank Healer, had lost the ability to use Holy Attribute Magic?

I switched the nature of the conversation in order to not delve any deeper into that topic.

” … Is that so? Well, I don’t know if it is fine to talk about it but I was caught up in something troublesome during my journey, have you heard about the demons?”

“The incident with the demon race? I’ve heard. I was indeed surprised at that time but hasn’t it been already 2 months since that incident?”

“To tell the truth, this time, I went on a trip to Grandol and for some reason, there was a demon there too. Moreover, it was quite strong too …”

“Was it a genuine demon?”

“Genuine demon?”

She asked if it was a genuine demon but are ther

e even imposters?

“There were multiple demon corpses the other time right? We were supposed to dispose of them but after some time had pa.s.sed, they transformed back into humans apart from one of them. After that, instead of turning into undead, they dissolved the next day.”

Demonization … when push comes to shove, it seems useful against the Evil G.o.d’s undeadification but activating it spells an immediate loss of consciousness.

” … It might have been a created demon. However, this time it remained as a demon after some time has pa.s.sed so there’s a possibility the corpse would be sent over to your side later.”

“I see. Ah, sorry. I’ll guide you to Pope-sama now. I’ve already obtained permission for everyone here to accompany you so this way please.”

I somehow made it through without telling the truth to Catherine-san and we left to visit the room Pope-sama was in.

As expected, there was no way I could tell her the truth and I was hesitant about lying to her so I breathed a sigh of relief as I followed Catherine-san.

As always, the attendants left the room the same time we entered the Pope’s room but for some reason this time, Catherine-san didn’t exit.

Just as I was thinking it was strange, Pope-sama spoke to me.

“Luciel, you’ve done well returning alive.”

“Yes, thank you for your warm words.”

Within the dignified atmosphere, I was thankful that she still summoned me despite having lost my Holy Attribute Magic.

However, Pope-sama’s subsequent words caused my trust in her to fall drastically.

“Fumu. Well then, I’ll immediately jump into the main topic, Luciel, I’ve told everything to Catherine.”

” … Everything?”

Did she really tell her everything? Even if she’s the Pope, I can’t just accept that …

“Activating the forbidden art, reviving your instructor and follower that had turned into undead due to the Evil G.o.d’s actions and … the price which was your life as a Healer.”

If she has told her everything … if the job change doesn’t go well, maybe I should escape with Lionel to Ienith just in case.

Or perhaps …

” … I see. Then, the reason you purposely came to the reception to talk to me was?”

“Yes. In order to reduce the suspicions from the surroundings on why Luciel-kun returned.”

“If that’s the case then please let me know in advance. I was anxious since I can’t really keep secrets.”

“Whenever Luciel-kun lies or tries to hide something, even though you make sure to not let it show on your face, your eyes would show discomposure so I could immediately tell that you were hiding something.”

Catherine-san said while laughing but it didn’t make me feel much better.

Nevertheless, since coming to this world, I have not had any business talks with people so she made me aware that there’s the fear of having my emotions read if I am not conscious of it.

That was the sole salvation among everything.

“If so, then Pope-sama, I will immediately jump into the main topic. Could you promote or change my job?”

“Fumu. Like I mentioned before, sit in a meditative pose, calm your mind and close your eyes.”

“Yes.”

I did as I was told and when Pope-sama’s hand touched my forehead, my body became warm and Pope-sama said.

“Jobs that are capable of using Holy Attribute Magic, Paladin, Healer and Priest, are all absent, I thought that it might be possible to redo once again from Healer but it seems like that can’t be done either.”

Even though I was prepared for it, the shock was still huge … even so …

” … Understood. Then as I had requested before, please allow me to travel to the Independent Magic City Nelldal.”

” … I thought you would have been more depressed but Luciel sure is strong.”

Pope-sama smiled but it was my real feelings to want to quickly try all the possible means to cure myself as it’s a matter of life and death to me.

“And?”

“I’ve opened the transfer gate for your use at any time but … there’s one problem.”

“What is it?”

“It’s not possible for everyone to accompany you. At the very most, only three people including Luciel can go.”