## Chapter 534 – What’s Going On?

Istvan is different, even the air feels different.

Stepping out of the carriage, I inhaled the refreshing air and stretched. The fatigue in my mind began to dissipate, and energy surged through my entire body.

There’s no place like home.

“Ugh, this is exhausting.”

Everything is great, but long-distance business trips are mentally and physically draining. I couldn’t even play with Karin and Risha, so my sexual desire for them has been building up, making it even harder.

No matter how hard Claudie and Winia try, my sexual desires have become too immense. I won’t be satisfied unless I ravish all my wives… I want to go back soon.

More than anything, I’m dying to train in the backyard.

I could only do indoor exercises at the Odville lodging, so my body feels stiff. Still, I gained some martial arts skills from this job, so I’m satisfied with that.

ㅡPractical use of the Spirit Sword Technique.

If I practice this a little more, I’ll be able to use it naturally. A warrior must master not only swordsmanship but also unarmed combat.

“Katt, are you going straight to the church?”

Claudie asked while stretching.
I’m planning to go to the church right away.

“Yeah. I’ll be back soon. Go inside and rest.”
“Okay, I will.”

Claudie smiled and kissed me on the cheek.

“Hehehe, Claudie, aren’t you tired?”
“Umm… I couldn’t sleep well because we didn’t do it last night. I need to rest when I go inside.”
“I’ll make sure you get it tonight, so look forward to it.”
“Hehehe, then I’ll be looking forward to it. Will you be back soon?”
“Yeah.”

While I was organizing my luggage, I greeted the coachman.

After finishing up, Winia grabbed my backpack.

“Give me the blackie’s backpack.”
“It’s heavy, are you sure you’re okay?”
“What’s so heavy about this? Blackie, don’t stray on your way back from the church, come straight home.”

Winia grabbed my cheeks with both hands and urged me.

How could I stray when I’m about to explode with horniness?

“I’ll be right back, so wait for me. Oh, is there anything you need? I’ll buy it on my way back from the church.”
“Hmm, then buy something for me to eat when you come back, Blackie.”

I made a lot of money anyway, so I guess I can stop by the bakery.

“Then I’ll be off.”

I sent them home and headed to the church.

I solved all the demon incidents that occurred in Odville. And I did it in a short period of about two weeks. I’m sure I’ll get a good evaluation from Saintess Kadia.

I also perfectly wrapped up the cases.

I was imagining how much I would get when I arrived at the church.

But surely she’s not out today, is she?

“Welcome, Associate Priest.”

A priest standing in front of the church greeted me, so I smiled brightly and waved. I don’t know his name, but I’ve seen his face a lot.

“Ah, how have you been?”
“Of course. But what brings you here today?”
“I’m here to tell the Saintess something. Is she here?”
“Yes, she is. Please come in.”

After all, the Brass Celestial Angel Church is like my own home.

I went straight inside, informed them of my business, and waited in the reception room. As I was taking out the report and preparing to talk, a nun came in and said.

“Associate Priest. The Saintess asks you to come up to her room.”
“Is that so?”

After all, the higher-ups have to be visited directly.

Who would call whom?

“The Saintess is complaining of fatigue due to excessive work. It seems she doesn’t have the energy to move. She’s been very busy since she arrived. She’s been working to ensure the peace of the world, even cutting down on her sleep. That’s why she asked you to come up.”
“Hehehe, the Saintess, you say?”

She said she had a lot of work to do, so it seems she was suffering from overwork.

She told me that story last time.

Originally, when capable superiors do a lot of work, it becomes easier for subordinates to live. She seems a bit authoritarian, but she’s definitely a good person.

“Then please follow me.”
“Yes.”

I followed the nun to Saintess Kadia’s room.

I’ve been there once, so it’s not a problem.

ㅡKnock knock knock.

“Saintess. I’ve brought the Associate Priest.”

The nun who knocked said that, and soon a faint voice was heard.
It seems she’s telling me to come in.

“She says you can go in. Then.”
“Yes. Thank you for your trouble, Sister.”

The nun who delivered the message left immediately.

ㅡCreak.

I immediately grabbed the doorknob, turned it, and went inside the room.

ㅡWhoosh.

As soon as I opened the door, a refreshing floral scent wafted through the air.
Perfume… she seems to use a pretty good one.

“Associate Priest, you’ve come. I’ve been waiting.”
“Oh.”

I saw Saintess Kadia sitting in a chair, turning a pen, dressed in a rather embarrassing outfit.

Her abundant golden hair was disheveled, but it looked okay because it was receiving sunlight. Well, there’s no need to fix her hair when she’s alone in the room.

But she was currently only wearing a pure white dress shirt.

ㅡBust.

Her bulging breasts were violently protruding. Her body line was completely revealed, to the point where I was worried the buttons would burst.

I think I can see a glimpse of a black bra… is she only wearing panties on the bottom?

“It took about two weeks. You came faster than I thought. Let’s hear the story first. Sit in front of me, Associate Priest.”
“Ah, I should. But Saintess.”
“What is it?”
“That, your attire seems a bit…”

Even though it’s her room, she’s too defenseless when I’ve come.

Even I, who have been trained by my four wives, was momentarily distracted.

Karin is exactly like this on her days off, so I immediately push her over, take off her panties, and… that’s what I’m reminded of.

“Hmph. Can’t take your eyes off this Saintess’s beauty? Well, the Saintess’s designated attire is quite stuffy. I’m dealing with hard work every day, so it’s good to wear comfortable clothes in the room. It’s become an unintended reward.”

Saintess Kadia, who put down her pen, pulled the chair back, leaned back comfortably, and crossed her legs. Unfortunately, I couldn’t confirm the color of her panties.

…Could it be that she’s not wearing any?

“Hehehe, you’re absolutely right. Of course, you should wear comfortable clothes at home. Anyway, I’ll report on the resolution of this incident.”

I’m about to explode with horniness right now, but I suppressed it by smiling and speaking. I feel like I’m going to die because I haven’t done it for a day since I rode the carriage.

The stimulation is too strong.

“You’re full of confidence. Report.”

I immediately took out the official document regarding the resolution of the incident that I received from Odville and the report I wrote myself from my chest. As soon as the Saintess saw the pile of documents, her eyes widened.

“Hoo?”

She seemed pleased.

“Please read it first. I’ve tried to organize it as neatly as possible.”
“You’ve done all the document organization? You’ve done really well. I like it very much.”

She reached out her hand and began to read the documents one by one, slowly.

“Regarding the resolution of the incident, I collected the data myself and then cooperated with the City Guard to handle it by exterminating them on the spot.”

I added appropriate explanations to match the timing.

“Originally, the paperwork would take some time, but I agreed to share the credit appropriately with the City Guard, so it was processed quickly. Ah, but the incident itself was completely resolved. I also spoke directly with the mayor. All identified demons have been erased.”
“…”
“I even received a plaque of appreciation from the city, hehehe. The citizens were cheering. I’ve enhanced the prestige of the Brass Celestial Angel Church.”

I took out the plaque of appreciation and placed it on the table.

The Saintess, who saw it, closed her mouth, became serious, touched her lips, and stared into my eyes.

“…Saintess?”
“Hmph.”

As I stared back into her eyes, the Saintess opened her mouth again.

“Good. Very good. Associate Priest, you seem to have a very good writing style. Thank you for your hard work. You’ve done a very good job. It’s easy to read because it’s so eye-catching. And you even received a plaque of appreciation, I’m honestly surprised.”
“Hehehe, thank you for the compliment.”

It seemed like she was quite pleased with my work.

I added explanations about the story of defeating the child serial killer and the labor reformer who was deceived by the demon, according to the Saintess’s questions while reading the report.

She nodded, listened to all my explanations, and stamped the document.

“Do you know that this Saintess is suffering from overwork?”

The Saintess, who organized the documents and put them in the drawer of the table, spread out her long hair once and organized it, then asked me that.

“Just by looking at you, I can tell. The Saintess is suffering a lot.”
“The reason why this Saintess is suffering from overwork is all because there are not enough personnel. So one of the biggest concerns of this Saintess these days is to expand the personnel.”

There are never enough personnel. That fucking company commander, how can we replace that with just the 1st platoon?

No, suddenly I’m thinking about the old days.

“Frankly speaking, it takes a long time and costs a lot to create one paladin and one priest. It’s not easy to find someone who is faithful, righteous, and capable.”

The Saintess who said that crossed her legs to the other side. Looking at her long legs and elastic thighs, I was drooling without realizing it.

I’m going crazy.

I want to go back quickly and be in the arms of my wives.

“Associate Priest is a person with very outstanding abilities. I didn’t know you would exterminate all the demons hiding in the city in just two weeks. This Saintess thought it would take at least a month.”

Of course, that’s because of Hildegard’s help. If it wasn’t for her, it would have really taken a month. Anyway, this is top secret, so I don’t know anything.

“It’s amazing that you solved it in a short time, but you’ve also done a perfect job. The paperwork is clean, and you’ve even cooperated with the city’s public power to handle the work… You’re flexible, and you have excellent ability to pursue efficiency.”
“Saintess?”
“And you have a righteous heart and a definite morality.”

…Why is this woman praising me so much?

But it’s all facts, so I have nothing to say.

“At this rate, the qualification test seems to be enough.”

Qualification test?

“You meet the ideal person that this Saintess wants.”

She called me after saying that herself and nodding.

“How is it, Associate Priest?”
“Yes?”
“Would you like to work under this Saintess?”

What did you say?

For a moment, I thought I had misheard and froze.

“A clear hatred of evil. Complete morality. And the flexibility to compromise. Even the ability to use authority. Associate Priest is better than most paladins.”

The Saintess, who smiled with her arms crossed, tilted her head and answered.

“The Brass Celestial Angel Church is one of the churches with the largest church power. If you work under the second-in-command of that church, it’s not even a big deal to gain wealth and fame. Isn’t it the perfect job for an Associate Priest who is righteous but also a bit of a materialist?”

This is crazy!

“This is this Saintess’s reward.”

Hearing that shocking proposal, I jumped up from my seat and had no choice but to pull on both ears.

Does this kind of good thing happen?
I immediately calmed down and asked calmly.

“Direct paladin… isn’t it too sudden? What do you believe in me?”

No, I’m sure I’m doing a great job, but receiving that kind of position as a reward is, how should I put it.

ㅡIt’s a problem that needs to be thought about deeply before jumping in.

Associate Priest is free, but the position of Paladin won’t be.

“This Saintess believes in her own insight and the reported records. The verification has already been completed. The title of Associate Priest is a title that has rarely been used even if you look through the history of the church. Do you know how difficult it is for an outsider to be recognized by the church?”

Associate Priest was such a position?

Certainly, it would be rare for these strict fanatics to recognize outsiders.

“The verification has already been completed just by receiving the position of Associate Priest. It was just a test to see if you met the talent that this Saintess wanted. This Saintess needs to recruit as many talented people as possible to make it a little easier. In the first place, the Associate Priest has not been recognized by the church. Then the degree of faith doesn’t matter.”

My head began to spin inhumanly and came up with an analysis of this situation. This is something that needs more consideration.

If I make a decision right here, I may regret it.

“Hmm, are you worried?”

The Saintess said, as if she had seen through my heart.

“I thought you would come over right away if I used this Saintess’s beauty.”

Was the dress shirt now for that reason?

“It seems you’re not very interested in women. Completely different from how you look wild…”
“What are you talking about! I can’t live without women!”

I’m even holding back an erection right now!

“Then that’s a relief.”

The Saintess smiled.

“Well, I’m not telling you to decide right away. It seems that this Saintess will be in this frontier for quite a long time, so you can give me an answer by the time this Saintess leaves.”

Does that mean she’s giving me a grace period?

“Come and visit me whenever you think of it. This Saintess liked the Associate Priest very much. I don’t want to give up on manpower that I can use. Remember that I’m promising you that much treatment.”

It’s certainly a difficult proposal to refuse.

I asked for now.

“…Saintess. If I accept, what will I be doing?”
“You can live in the capital and move according to this Saintess’s orders.”

Going to the capital?

“Wait a minute. But what about faith? I still don’t have much faith, is that okay?”
“This Saintess recognizes that the Associate Priest lacks reverence and faith in the god Verde. But this Saintess thinks that religion is not only established by faith in God. If you have a personal righteous heart and beliefs. If you only have morality, then religion doesn’t matter.”

That’s blasphemy!

“Does that mean that faith doesn’t matter?”
“Believing in God is just a facade.”

She explained in a explanatory tone while resting her chin.

“If people are truly righteous, religion is not necessary.”
“That’s a bit of an idealistic story.”

It’s true, but then you can’t call it religion.

Isn’t it a kind of political philosophy?

“Do you think the Associate Priest is also an ideal? Well, this Saintess has believed that since she was young. But the higher you go, the more the realities that come into view interfere with the ideals you have believed in.”
“That’s right. There is no creature easier to corrupt than humans. Originally, most of the human bastards are assholes, so it is almost impossible to realize a just society without religion.”

Originally, humans are beings without conscience.

Is that why the Saintess has this kind of thought because she knows that?

“…You know it well.”

The Saintess seemed to agree with my answer.

She said directly that it is impossible to eradicate evil from the world.

“But this Saintess is living with a glimmer of hope that she can create such an ideal world. In order to create such a world, realistic talents like the Associate Priest are more desperate than anything else. In the first place, the Associate Priest has not been recognized by the church. Then the degree of faith doesn’t matter.”

The Saintess who said that grabbed the pen again.

“The story ends here. Please think about it seriously. This is a personal wish, but I hope you accept the proposal. Associate Priest Katt.”

With those words, I left the church.