## Chapter 515 – Quasi-Priest Kim Kat

Anyway, I have two more things to do today.

First, I need to go to the Adventurer’s Guild to report on this incident and then hand over Vugal’s corpse to the church.

I immediately put on my Battle Priest equipment set, except for the greaves. I’m still using the ones Claudia gave me a long time ago. The Battle Priest greaves are well-packaged and stored in the house’s storage room as spares.

Equipping myself with Unique-grade armor and weapons filled me with confidence. I went straight up to the second floor and opened the door.

ㅡWhoosh.

For some reason, every time I open the door, I’m greeted by a feminine scent. A refreshing and cozy fragrance. My three wives, except for Karin who went to work, were still lying down, out of it.

I really overdid it yesterday too.

It’s all because of that sly woman, Risha. I couldn’t resist. Asking for praise while wiggling her butt and acting cute like that…!

“I’m going to the guild and the church for a bit.”
“Kat… are you going out?”

When I told them I was going out, Claudia, the only one who seemed to be awake, tried to hug my neck with a melted gaze.

“Shall I go with you, Mama?”
“It’s okay. Rest. You look tired.”
“Hehe, are you going to say that after you made me like this, Kat?”
“Ah.”

I told her I’d be back soon and went straight outside.

It’s good to be fully armed, but the downside is that the equipment is too high-end, drawing attention. I had no choice but to wear a cape. It would be best to take it off only when I need to reveal my identity in official settings.

The position of Quasi-Priest has great advantages, but it also attracts attention. Unless there’s something special, I have to go around in `Kim Kat hiding his identity` mode. If cooperation is needed somewhere, I can just throw off the cape.

As usual, I burst open the door of the Adventurer’s Guild and went to the counter.

“Welcome… You’re D-rank adventurer Kat, aren’t you?”
“I appreciate you recognizing me.”
“There’s no one who doesn’t know you.”

An old employee who I think I’ve seen a few times at the guild greeted me. My face is pretty well-known in many ways. He immediately checked what job I had taken.

“The border village investigation quest, was the job resolved?”
“Not only did I investigate, but I also solved the serial murder case itself.”
“What?”

When I took out the evidence I received from the village and presented it, he put on a monocle as if to examine it. I took out the adventurer’s badges I had recovered, following the certificate, and started talking.

“And these are the badges found on the bodies of the adventurers who went ahead. Five of them. Please confirm if that’s correct.”
“Huh, does that mean all five D-ranks are dead…”

He took the adventurer’s badges and pulled out a document.

“Is this also considered a performance record?”
“Of course, it will be. Now, did you bring the report?”
“Huh? Report?”
“Don’t tell me you didn’t write one?”
“I was just planning to report verbally.”

Ah, it would have been better to just write a report at home. This wasn’t a simple subjugation request, it was an investigation mission.

“Hmm, from now on, when you do investigation quests, please write a report. I’ll help you this time. Tell me what happened.”

Since I had already organized everything in my head, the verbal report was no problem. I explained everything that happened to the employee. From conducting the tracking, discovering the adventurers’ bodies, to finally eliminating the serial killer.

He wrote down what I said on paper.

“The culprit was a man controlled by a demon. Well, I killed him instantly, and the rampaging demon devoured his body, so nothing remained. For reference, that demon was a magic sword.”
“Wait a minute. The demon aside, a magic sword?”
“Yes. It was a magic sword. It was quite a tough opponent.”

But it seems like it’s hard to believe the part about the magic sword. He stroked his chin and said with a troubled look.

“Hmm… this seems to be beyond my authority.”
“Even if I explain it as a Quasi-Priest of the Brass Celestial Angel Order?”
“Hmm… it’s a difficult problem. It’s the first time I’ve encountered something like this. Anyway, I’ll write the report as you said. But I think I need to show this to the higher-ups first. The reward will be given then.”
“Go ahead. I found it hard to believe too. I’m going to report to the church as well, so if you want to verify the truth, you can stop by there.”

I only told the truth, so there’s no problem.

However, I mixed in a few white lies.

The villagers know about the existence of the magic sword, and they all know that I locked it in a cage and left for the city.

This is obvious, so I can’t lie about this.

But only we know what happened after that.
Even the coachman doesn’t know the circumstances.

So, I just reported that the magic sword resisted while being escorted and I killed it. I just buried the uncomfortable truth. I can’t say that a black magician refined the magic sword for me.

Officially, the magic sword Vugal was subdued by me and died while being escorted to the city.

That was the truth of the incident.

“Thank you for understanding. The reward will probably be the subjugation request fee for the serial killer that the deceased adventurers were in charge of, and the request fee for this investigation quest.”

I solved two quests at once. So, it’ll be about 40 silver? It’s cheap considering I prevented a disaster caused by a magic sword.

Finally, I checked the proxy report written by the employee and signed it. I should tell the church the same thing.

* * *

ㅡKyaaaaaaaak!!!

The reaction of the Brass Celestial Angel Order’s members wasn’t much different from what I expected. For them, the sack containing the remains of Vugal (what it used to be) was a more serious shock than a bomb, causing them to fall over in surprise and scream.

“Uwaaaaaaaa!!!”
“Krrrrrrrk!!!”
“Verdeeeee!!!”

I seem to be seeing a lot of people doing this kind of crazy shit these days.

It’s a common sight, but seeing so many people showing an extreme parade of astonishment all at once is always refreshing.

This is Divine Entertainment.

“Come in!!!”
“Haha… thank you.”

Now I don’t even need permission to enter. I was a Quasi-Priest. I can freely enter the church building. In the first place, there’s no one who doesn’t know me, so I’m practically family.

I brushed off the church members who were clinging to me in astonishment, asking what the demon’s corpse was, and tried to find the Senior Pastor.

But it seems like the Senior Pastor isn’t here today.

“Then is Captain Bakarel not here either?”
“No. Both of them are out.”
“Hmm, is that so?”

Since Captain Bakarel was also out on a mission, I was wondering who to report this important incident to, but the nun who was guiding me said she would bring the highest-ranking person in the church right now.

Who’s the highest-ranking person in the church right now?

A Middle-ranking Pastor? I don’t know who it is.

I thanked her and went to the reception room to wait, and I met an unexpected person.

“Nice to meet you. I heard you’re the Quasi-Priest appointed from the Isvant branch. I’ve heard a lot about you. The Battle Priest equipment suits you very well.”
“Yes, yes? Oh, nice to meet you.”

The person who opened the door to the reception room was none other than a tall, sharp-looking blonde beauty.

Who?

“…But excuse me, who are you? I’m a Quasi-Priest, but I don’t know all the faces of the church members. I’m sorry for not recognizing you.”

ㅡA beauty.

Her shiny blonde hair was long and flowing, reaching below her waist, and her voluptuous breasts and hips, combined with the well-fitting white nun’s habit, clearly revealed her presence.

Her sharp-looking eyes seem strong enough to look like a warrior covered in blood… but this woman is the highest-ranking person in the church right now?

If there was such a sexy older sister in the church, I wouldn’t have missed her.
ㅡShe’s only slightly less beautiful than my wives.

Still, I’ve seen the faces of most of the church members as they passed by. If there was someone like this, I would have definitely remembered her.

Anyway, when I asked who she was, she sat down and answered with a smile.

“Ah, I’m late in introducing myself. I’ll greet you again. Nice to meet you, I’m the Saintess, Kadia. First, I’d like to thank you for your hard work in contributing to the church so far. You’ve really done well. You’ve worked hard in many ways.”
“Yes? What did you say?”

What the hell did this woman just say?

“Did you not hear me properly? I’d like you to focus when the other person is talking. I’m Kadia. The Saintess of the Brass Celestial Angel Order.”

When I asked blankly, the woman in front of me smiled gently and said in a firm tone.

“S, Saintess?”
“You’re not coming to your senses. Did you perhaps lose your mind to my beauty? Well, never mind. Stop spacing out and let’s talk. If you can’t concentrate, I’ll cover my face. Men who aren’t church members lose their minds when they see this Saintess. I need to be considerate.”

Saintess.

I was completely intimidated by those two words and her somewhat conceited attitude.

ㅡSqueeze…!

For some reason, I had a feeling that I might be screwed, and I ended up contracting my ball sack wrinkles. Saintess, you son of a bitch, the highest-ranking person in the church isn’t the highest in your religion, you bastard!!!

I cursed the nun who guided me earlier in my mind.
This bitch screwed me over!!!

Damn, I’m seeing a Saintess in my life?

No, maybe I misunderstood because of the title. Even if Saintess is a rank in the church, it’s not special. Ah, no. Even so, this attitude of naturally talking down to me… is she really a high-ranking person?

ㅡSweat sweat.

Sweat started to pour out as if I was standing in front of the Isvant Young Lady.

Unfortunately, I get very nervous when I see high-ranking people.

Is a Saintess like a division commander? No, is it a corps commander?
Someone give me an answer, damn it!

I racked my brain to the fullest and immediately opened my mouth.

“T, there’s no need for that. More than that, just a moment. I was momentarily flustered to meet such an unexpected person. Excuse me, but can you answer my question?”
“As long as it’s not about this Saintess’s personal information, anything.”
“I don’t even think about asking that… Th, that is, I’m a Quasi-Priest, but I don’t know the doctrines or the church’s hierarchy… How are Saintesses usually treated in the church?”
“It’s disconcerting that you don’t even know such basic things even though you’re a Quasi-Priest. Well, I understand since it’s a position obtained by an outsider who has achieved sacred merits.”

Saintess Kadia pulled the chair back and crossed her legs as if she was planning to have a comfortable conversation. As a result, her firm and white thighs were revealed, momentarily stealing my gaze.

But more than that, the way she crossed her legs and her sharp impression made me feel like she was a gangster.

She feels a bit similar to Karin…

“It’s good to know even if it’s an honorary position. You can get a scripture from this pastor.”

I would have learned it if I had known this would happen.
How would I have known I would see a Saintess in my life!

“In the Brass Celestial Angel Order, a Saintess has more authority than a Cardinal.”

Let’s see, a Cardinal is a higher position than the Senior Pastor. That means there’s a Cardinal above that… Ouch. Two ranks higher.

“…Am I supposed to bow right now?”
“If you want to bow, I’ll accept it. I heard there are men who feel joy in such things, so if you, the Quasi-Priest who has served the church and the world, want to, I can cooperate as much as you want, so I’ll allow it.”

What the hell is this!

“No, I. Th, th, I don’t know the doctrines… I don’t know what to do, Saintess!! I’m sorry for acting impolitely!!!”

I immediately pushed the chair away and slammed a full prostration.

ㅡThud!

My extremely trained body and mana-enhanced skills enabled me to realize the best etiquette.

“I don’t know what kind of bow that is. Well, this Saintess isn’t strict enough to make an honorary Quasi-Priest observe the church’s etiquette. Sit down.”
“Yes! I’ll sit down!”

I jumped back into the chair using only my arms while still in the full prostration position. It was a feat I was showing for the first time in my life. As soon as I sat down, I put my hands together and made a demure posture.

“Oh, your actions are quick and nimble, which is good.”
“Thank you for the compliment!”
“Have you become a Holy Knight in the meantime? I like it. Then, let’s start talking.”

What are you going to talk about!

Why do I keep getting caught up with these kinds of women!