Chapter 680 – Paladin Kimkat

Again, signs never deceive people. Only people can deceive people. These inanimate objects do not deceive anyone.

As the sign guides me, I go straight, turn around, and go straight again, and I see something like a huge temple from the other side.

“Crazy, fuck.”

People say that if people are really surprised, they can only curse at it, but it was a very big temple without saying anything about motherhood.

On the left and right of the neatly stretched boulevard, there were shops lined up, and there was a temple openly in front of it. The church can be felt even here. That was the Great Temple of Verde, the base and sacred den of the madmen of the Brass Angel Society.

I moved on in admiration.

The road was quite crowded, but people behaved in an orderly manner, so there was no particular quarrel. As usual, I was wary of pickpockets and highway robbers, but I didn’t notice them at all.

Then we reached the entrance of the temple.

“Hmm?”

At the entrance, two lightly armed young paladins stood firm. Indeed, the Great War is the Great War. Enough to use the paladin as a guard.

“It’s the cult’s combat priest’s ritual equipment. Who are you?”
“Are you a member of this school?”

Recognizing my armor, they approached me in a friendly manner. I wondered if they would be a bit picky because they were religious, but basically, they seem to treat members of the same church kindly.

“Ah, yes. My name is Kim Katt, who was bestowed with the title of quasi-priest from the Isvant branch of the Brass Holy Angel Society. Nice to meet you, paladins.”

I immediately took out my ID and showed it. A smile is essential, while bowing your head.

The paladin who accepted the ID said.

“Ah, you’re a quasi-priest. That’s why you were wearing that equipment. But, since it’s a title you received from the Isvant branch… Receiving the title of a quasi-priest wouldn’t have been easy.”
“Heh heh, he must be a good person.”
Hehe, that’s right. Oh, but would you like to see this too?”
“Hmm?”

He took out the paladin amulet that was hung around his neck and showed it.

“That!”
“Paladins!”

The paladins who saw it opened their mouths.
That’s a really solid response.

“Wait… Oh, come to think of it! One such work rule was added a few days ago, maybe?”
“It was a temporary rule. It must have been an order from the saintess.”
“If a quasi-priest with a paladin’s mark comes to you, let him in. Come to think of it, the saintess was recently dispatched to Isvan.”
“…It was about the appearance of Andromalius.”

It seems like you already know everything.

Since gate guards are on shift, it must have been added to the work rules to let me in when I come.

“Is it you?”

The paladin looked at my face and asked.

“Andromalius…! A name that would be easy to drink even if you grind it alive! It was a formidable enemy, but we won! From that goddamned devil!!!!”

I let out a loud howl, intentionally baring my teeth.

“Oh, oh oh!!! That’s right! That’s right!!! That arm of the Great Devil the other day! Didn’t you see it!!”
“I saw it, I saw it!!! You were the one who participated in the subjugation!!”
Hehe! That’s right!”

The reaction of the Paladins was an explosion of goodwill.

Admiring them, they chatted as if they were excited.

“This!

I don’t know anything else about this, but first of all, I am a person who fought and won the battle against the great demon Andromalius. I sent his arm to the capital the other day, so everyone in the know knows about it.

“Thank you!”

Of course, the Paladins had no choice but to be kind to me.

I passed through the outer wall of the Great Hall like that.

“Wow.”

Not only was it huge on the outside, but it was also big on the inside.

Inside the outer wall, a small garden was created, and there were clean buildings with various religious decorations and designs. Paladin, Priest, Nun. Everyone was walking around to see if they had their own business.

As I greeted them, I asked where Saint Cadia was.

“Ah, if it’s the saintess’ residence, it’s the building over there.”
Hehe. Thank you.”

The building that Saint Cadia was living in was also quite large.

Do you live there alone to see work and do everything?

Going inside without much restraint, a neat and luxurious hallway came out.

It is clearly felt that this is a church with a lot of real money. Fuck, does our saintess live in a place like this? Indeed, there was a reason for that character.

“Five.”

The paintings decorated on one side of the hallway were all religious and mythological. Should I say sanctification? The sacredness seemed to overflow.

However, it was not a painting that felt warmth or divine mercy.

Most of them depict scenes of winged angels wearing brass-colored inhuman masks frantically stabbing demons to death. Are those angels the messengers of the Libra god Verde? Certainly, with such a murderous spear, demons would have no choice but to end their lives.

The angels depicted all seemed intoxicated with unnatural slaughter.

Hard, cold It is the spirit of the blade itself, which cannot be found in warmth. The expressionless mask only added to the spooky atmosphere. This isn’t a torch, it’s just a brutal painting.

The guys portrayed in these cruel paintings can never be good kids.

I had a feeling that the angels of the Brass Castle Society might all be lunatic serial killers. In fact, it would be no different from the incarnation of violence wearing the name of an angel. In general, when you think of an angel, you will think of a good image, but in this neighborhood, the type of ‘angel’ that each religion refers to is different.

Anyway, the throne room was over there.

I approached it

ㅡ Smart smart.

So when I reached the huge and ornate door, I had no choice but to knock on the door with a little nervousness.

I waited for a while, but I didn’t hear anything, so I carefully opened the door.

ㅡ Kikkiik.

“Saintess? May I go in?”

The inside was just as grand and tidy as the outside.

The flat, pure white floor reflected the ceiling and myself like a mirror, and across from the luxurious desk in front of me, Saint Cadia, dressed in her usual summer outfit, was sitting.

“You’re a little late, Paladin.”
“I’m really sorry, saintess. I didn’t know that it was so far away from Gura Anchigo and that the capital was so wide. The temple was also big. I came here to come as soon as possible… But it turned out like this. It’s my mistake.”

I immediately bowed my head and apologized.

“Heh. I’m not blaming you, Paladin. Of course, I was expecting it to come this far. Paladin is not late. It’s just that the saintess Bourne was very quick.”

—Percussion.

She put down her pen holder and, as expected, leaned back in a luxurious chair, crossed her legs, and took out a cigarette from her. A smile hung over her face.

Fortunately, he doesn’t seem too upset.
It was the same attitude as usual.

Hehe, it’s embarrassing to hear you say that.”
“It’s a new feeling to see Paladins here again. How is it? Isn’t it definitely different from Isvant?”
“It’s just another world, another world. It’s like our tribesmen just lived in a goblin-level civilization.”
“Is the level of civilization that different?”
“Yes. What is the golem in front of the gate?
“There is something similar in the basement of the temple.”

This crazy

“Anyway. I have so many things to tell you… Are you ready to move in? I already said it and it’s specified in the contract, but I can provide a place for the paladin. It’s a matter of course.”
“Is this the designated lodging owned by the temple?”
“I guess you could say that. It’s a building where some church members are staying. Of course, you’ll use the room alone, so there won’t be any inconvenience in living there.”

It’s fucking uncomfortable.

Hehe, that’s fine. I also have money saved up. I’m going to buy a house in the capital.”
“Is that so? Then bring the certificate after buying the house. With the authority of this saintess, the temple side will provide some support for the expenses.”
“Dejaaaaa!!!!!!”

It’s a house price support…!

“Thank you Holy Lady!!!! My eternal boss!!”
“Heh, is it that good? Then come a little closer. Isn’t it uncomfortable to stand there all the time?”
“Yes!!!!!!”

I went directly across from the saintess and sat down. A job that supports the cost of a house…! It was the moment when he decided to bury her bones her here.

“Huh.”

She sat across from me anyway, and Saint Cadia’s face became somehow satisfied, and she began to look at me with deep eyes.

“Whoop whoop…”

Then she laughs to herself.

“Saintess? What? Is something good happening?”
“No. It just makes me feel good. Just contemplating what task to entrust to Paladin made me happy. Looking at it like this now, I think I’m enjoying it even more.”

Saint Cadia was a workaholic.
She is a hardworking woman who takes pleasure in getting things done.

Hehe, what the hell are you trying to do?”
“Well… Once Paladin steps in, you can think that the problem will be solved. One by one, troublesome things. We can get rid of all of them step by step.”

Thank you for your infinite trust.

“Until now, it was a very difficult job. I can’t help but feel better when I think about doing it. I’m worried about what to do first.”
“I’m ready. Just tell me.”

Whatever happens, I will smash the problem in front of me. That’s why I came up to the capital. When laying the foundation, you must do your best.

“I like it very much. It’s so cool to see you full of ambition, Paladin.”
Hehe, that’s right.”
“I’ll have to start with the ordination ceremony. I’ll let you know about the other procedures after that. From now on, you’ll officially become a paladin under the direct watch of the saintess. Always keep that in mind, and act accordingly.”

ㅡDamn it.

“There, bring Cardinal Belluna. Tell him to bring the letter of office and he will come.”
“…”

The nun in the corner from her nodded silently and went outside of her.

“Even though I am a paladin under the direct control of this saintess… Registering in her temple is an essential procedure. Although I am an outsider, from this moment on, I will officially belong to the society of the Brass Holy Heaven.”
“Okay. I’ll do my best to live up to the name Paladin.”
“Good.”

That’s how I talked about the mindset and code of conduct of a paladin with Saint Cadia. Simply put, just do what you normally do.

An insult to a paladin is also an insult to the Church, so respond appropriately. In other situations, think of the image of the church.

These are all things I am good at.

“Is that the person who will become the saintess’s direct paladin?”

Soon the door opened and a woman with pale red hair tied in twin tails entered. Her outfit was similar to Saint Cadia’s formal maiden outfit, but the design was slightly different.

She was holding something like a luxurious box.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Cardinal Belluna.”
“Ah, I’m Kim Katt. I’m an adventurer-turned-priestess.”

We exchanged brief greetings.

“Cardinal Belluna. Let’s start the ceremony now.”
“All right.”

Saint Cadia got up from her seat her and came behind me. The cardinal stood next to her and opened her box to her. Inside was something like a certificate and a bottle of holy water.

“Bring her to her knees her.”
“All right.”

She got down on one knee.

“As a result, she is a paladin under the direct control of the saintess, so we will keep her ceremony brief. As of this time, semi-priest Kat Kat Kim will live with the weighty position of a paladin under the direct control of the saintess of the Brass Holy Celestial Society on her shoulders. Did you understand? “
“Understand.”
“There’s no need to dedicate your heart to her… To her balance to her. Just be loyal to the saintess.”
“There is no such thing. I will always be loyal to the saintess.”

It was a brief ceremony different from the usual one.

After saying a few more words, she grabbed the bottle of holy water.

“Originally, I was supposed to spray it on her head on her… But I’ll spray it on her shoulder on her. You don’t have any thoughts of converting yet, do you?”
Hehe, thank you for being considerate.”
“Then.”

ㅡ It’s okay.

Saint Cadia sprinkled holy water on my shoulder.

“Welcome to being a paladin.”
“Thank you.”

Now I can confidently say that I am a Paladin wherever I go. Now, the bastards who harass me are the bastards who insult not only our saintess but also the church. It became ‘official’.

“Paladin. Give me your hand.”
“Yes.”

The cardinal asked me to hold out my hand as he took out the deed. At the same time, he took out a dagger as well. Are you using blood to make a hit?

“I’m going to cut the palm of my hand and put it on my letter of resignation.”
“All right.”

—Sue.

The cardinal, who skillfully cut my palms, rubbed my palms with his palms and covered them with blood.

— Teruk.

I put a palm stamp on the letter of resignation with my bloody hand. There were a total of four letters of resignation. Two for mine, two for the Cardinals. Lastly, the saintess took a stamp.

ㅡJiying.

As soon as the procedure was over, the cardinal healed my palm.

“Procedures are over. These two letters of office are to be kept by the Paladin.”
“All right.”
“How do you feel?”
“From now on, I will fight for the well-being of the Brass Holy Angel Society and this world!!”
“Okay. I’m very satisfied. Let the cardinal go back.”
“All right.”

She quietly bowed her head in greeting and left. Seriously, now I am a paladin in name and reality. Feelings are different. He became a man who would not kneel anywhere, either forcefully or socially.

But is this the end of the process?

“Then I’ll be done now when I go see our Pope. Oh, but this might take some time.”

That remained
Now I have to go see the Pope.

“Where can I go and wait?”
“Do I need to go? Just stay here. While I’m waiting, I’ll sit next to the saintess I saw and briefly check what I’m going to do in the future.”
“All right.”

Saint Cadia, who held my hand, said to her nun who was waiting in her corner.

“There, request an audience with the Pope and come.”
“…”

The nun nodded her head and went out again.

“Then sit next to me, Paladin.”