Episode 71
Chapter 16 Reunion and Encounter (3)
Kkang-!
A wooden block the size of a human head ricocheted off the spear blade with an unbelievable sound.
‘Yes, it’s an entrance exam for a name.’
Wouldn’t it be embarrassing to call it a test if all dogs and cows could pass it?
But anyways.
‘Is there such a hard tree?’
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Just in case, I lifted it up and looked at it on the floor, but it was a tree.
There are rings as well as shells. However, it was hard to see that the robber was a tree.
I stopped inspecting the wood block with curious eyes and raised the spear again.
This time, a faint red haze bloomed from the edge of the window.
result?
“her.”
Unfortunately, it wasn’t cut, and it ended at the level of the spear blade being stuck.
I stepped on the block of wood and pulled out the spear.
Perhaps because of the condition to cut it, the mission clear message did not appear when it was cut in half.
“Whoa.”
So, I put more mana into the spear than before.
The mana that had been flowing like a haze gathered in one place and turned into a misty fog.
While the server was connected, the mastery of mana management exceeded 70, and it was the first successful technique at that time.
The name I call it is aggregation.
Its destructive power, including cutting power, is much stronger than the haze form.
However, as much as its power has been strengthened, it consumes mana tremendously.
About 4 to 5 times more than when maintaining the form of heat haze.
‘Thanks to that, my mastery of mana management has improved a lot.’
Although it was only two days of training while clinging to cohesion, his proficiency rose by more than 15%.
Thanks to this, the mastery of mana management has exceeded 85%.
I looked at the red mist that enveloped the spear blade and then took my stance.
Afterwards, he slashed his spear precisely at the black block of wood.
I felt a strong sense of resistance.
It was similar to cutting a dagger made of iron.
‘No matter how thick it is… … .’
That black wood means that it is hard enough to be compared to iron.
Is it the difference between cutting a carrot and cutting a cabbage?
With a little more force, the block of wood split in two.
As I was looking at the black tree, which was beyond my common sense, with complex eyes, a message came up.
“Pass the entrance exam of the Palao Church.”
“I have joined the Church of Palao.”
「Absorbs Palao’s Divine Fragments. Attack power increases by 10%.」
“You can access the church website. Access permission code name K.”
“The church’s proof does not exist.”
“Receive the church’s certificate.”
“I am the first player to join the Seven Great Churches! Fame will increase by 70.”
“I am the first player to join the Palao Church! Fame will increase by 10.”
‘Sacred piece?’
I wondered how the buff was given, but judging from the message, it seems that the divine is involved.
From our last conversation, it became clear that this game is owned by the Earth side system.
So, he probably used the divinity that the seven gods delivered to the system in the game.
‘Then it explains why he gave me two powers before.’
Of course, as the word piece is attached, it is a little different from complete divinity.
Still, it seems that the sacrifices made by the seven gods to make us stand out as meat shields were not small.
No matter how much you divide it into pieces, it can’t be easy to share divinity with them all.
The number of confirmed players right now is over 100,000, and to make matters worse, it is expected to increase further.
The level of divinity given to the system by the 7 gods is probably not small.
After a rough grasp of the situation, I opened the status window.
I was thinking of solving the question of what aggression was.
It didn’t take long to find the answer.
As soon as I opened the status window and saw the number written there, I was able to confirm the meaning of the attack power increase buff.
“500.5… … ?”
My attribute magical power increased. as much as 10% of 455.
“This crazy.”
If you think about it, there is no effect that better fits the word increased attack power.
Because magic power is a measure of strength.
Among them, attribute magic is an unrealistic power that can interfere with nature and go against nature.
However, unlike normal magical power, there are limited ways to acquire it, so I always felt it was lacking.
That’s a 10% increase.
It was a really great effect.
‘Moreover, I’m still in the same league.’
A 10% increase from Bronze to Silver may increase the increase.
The more magic power you have, the higher the rank, the greater the power you will exert.
In addition, attribute magic is not used in the shop.
Power that is expected to grow steadily, but not decrease, even if there is an increase.
“Whoa.”
Seeing the church’s support effect, I felt much more at ease.
Since it was a permanent skill, I was convinced that Palao was better than benefits like growth equipment.
Now it was time to look at something else.
The first thing I did was check overhead.
‘Why doesn’t it open?’
I thought there would be a new symbol because the joining notification popped up, but there isn’t.
When I opened the status window just in case, I only belonged to one district.
‘Shouldn’t belonging to Palao be good?’
what more do i have to do? Then I have to go out and check it out.
I looked around to see if there was more to see before that, and among the icons lined up on the left side of my field of vision, I saw something new.
The one with the coat of arms of the Church of Palao must be the Church’s website.
Let’s click on it. Organizational chart, dedicated community, mission directly under the Church, and more.
A window popped up with a lot of information.
“hmm?”
But before I could even look at the information, I narrowed my eyes and glared at the homepage.
There was something strange at the top of the first page of the church’s website.
[1/5,000]
What is this cheap number?
* * *
“Grunt.”
After Kay entered the prayer room, Hemar patted her waist with a pained sound.
Then he realized that he was still holding the cloth in his hand.
I felt like I finally understood the reason why Kei gave me a complex expression when I first met him.
But it can’t be helped.
‘Because this guy’s web is endless no matter how many times he clears it.’
He had no choice but to roll up his arms and help.
In order to open the East and West Buildings, which had been closed, we started cleaning, but there was a shortage of manpower.
So even Rivan and Hemar helped the temple workers to clean up.
I never thought this would happen while I was in the middle of cleaning.
‘A stranger is already coming.’
The stranger’s oracle left by the apostle of Mepheroseta in the past meant reinforcements to come from another world.
Rumors of that fact quickly spread throughout the continent.
In fact, the leaders of the church, who had heard more accurate inside stories from each god, hurriedly began preparing to greet the stranger.
The Palao Church, which had lost its god to serve, was no exception.
There was no god to deliver the news, but it was because a bead named ‘Cult’s website’ appeared in the shrine at the headquarters.
From there, it is said that priests as well as apostles must learn how to use the strange thing called the homepage.
Accordingly, a call fell to those who belonged to the temples of Harbon, Robole, and Viceta.
After hearing the inside story, Hemar came to a conclusion after a short thought.
-It is said that no one visits, but you can’t leave only Livan in the temple. First of all, I’ll stay and fill the void.
Rivan is a probationary priest who has not been formally ordained.
It doesn’t make sense to leave the place alone because you can’t reach the authority even if you offer a sacrifice.
So he sent his disciples away and Hemar volunteered to stay.
-But Master… … .
-What happens in the future is yours, not mine. Besides, it takes a long time to learn something at my age.
he is old now Far from being involved in practical matters, the elder role of giving advice was also daunting.
Thanks to divine grace, he has maintained his health longer than ordinary people, but next year he will be 100 years old.
My eyesight was dim and I couldn’t even get up in the morning.
Now is the age to think about retirement.
In the end, Hemar’s education was postponed until after the disciples returned to Harbon.
It was the reason Hemar and Rivan were guarding the temple of Harbon.
Since his will was stubborn, the church headquarters selected a person to take charge of the Harvon Temple instead of Hemar.
-Viceta and Robole have a person in charge… … Havon is the problem.
-Anyway, priest Hemar’s age is his age… … .
-How would you like Lashar as your successor? Aren’t you in Harbon because of the resistance?
-Certainly, if the apostle steps forward, it will be easier to respond when there is friction with strangers.
-Resistance forces in various places will soon be disbanded, so if we coordinate well… … .
It was Rashar, one of the five apostles of Palao.
-Lashar, how do you feel?
At the High Priest’s question, Rashar nodded his head kindly.
-I’ll tell the division commander that the resistance work will be sorted out as soon as possible.
The person in charge of Yeochajeocha was decided, but it was only over a mountain.
It took a long time to select working-level workers to work under him, unlike appointing a person in charge.
It was because they had to recruit manpower separately from the temples in each place.
Even if not, everyone suffers from a shortage of manpower, and it took a long time to bring in another person from there.
Hemar had only been given very simple action instructions to fill the vacancy.
“The test site has been set up as two prayer rooms: rest and peace. If any strangers come to us who want to join us, you can guide them there.”
A day or two, hearing the news through the telegram.
Time passed and people from another world arrived.
From the morning, a large bead appeared on the World Tree statue, and strangers began to appear.
Hemar was not greatly agitated.
According to what was delivered, there was no way for strangers to come to the church right away and get involved.
However, as if scolding the complacent thinking.
– Priest Hemar, priest!
Livan, who came running screaming, delivered the shocking news.
– A stranger came to join the club, but I don’t know what he meant.
-Can strangers serve Palao like us?
Hemar, who was in the middle of polishing the stone statue, sprinted out of the way.
He prides himself on having lived a fairly long life, but this was the first time he was so embarrassed.
I couldn’t remember what I was running into.
‘I thought it wasn’t the time for strangers to come… … .’
The stranger who introduced himself as Kei wanted to join the team from the first day.
Hemar, who guided Kay to the prayer room that Rashar designated as the test site, anxiously paced the door.
My head was full of noise.
Can I let that stranger belong to the Cult of the Palao, which has been slanted?
‘I have to dry it right now… … .’
Headquarters issued a policy to support the strangers so that they would not die.
However, with the circumstances of the Palao Church, what kind of support will they do?
‘It’s a situation where neither potion nor weapon can be supported.’
If you go to another denomination, you will be treated better.
‘If no one comes, I will not be able to avoid embarrassment.’
Isn’t that what you’re used to?
‘Let’s send them to a church that can take care of them even a little more.’
The moment when Hemar, who came to the conclusion that he should finally stop it, was about to knock.
I felt the divinity of the Palao who had served me for a lifetime.
It was faint, but it was the divinity that had blessed him.
Hemar stiffened with his hands raised awkwardly.
Immediately after, the door to the prayer room slid open.
The one who appeared there was Kei with the rims of his eyes dyed in light gold.
“Is there a limit on the number of players that can join?”
As soon as he came out of the prayer room, he poured out questions impatiently.
“… … yes?”
I was confused for a moment, so I couldn’t understand his question properly.
Fortunately, Kay repeated what he had said without criticizing Hemar for his rudeness.
“Is there a limit on the number of Gentiles allowed to enter the church?”
Unfortunately, there was no answer that Hemar could give to the question in question.
“jeon… … I haven’t been trained at headquarters yet. I was given only a few instructions.”
“is it so? Then ask someone else.”
Someone else, to whom did the stranger ask about the Palao Order?
“Is Lachar Bennett in the temple now?”
“Oh, no. But how does Lashar know… … .”
“I have a relationship. I can’t help it if I’m away.”
The stranger has a relationship with Rashar? As soon as I heard that, a story passed through my mind.