Just after receiving a surprise kiss from Iona.
My body, already not in the best of conditions, relaxed from the tension, and I was told I fainted.
What followed, a bit delayed, was the pedestrian reinforcents arriving at the battlefield, marveling at the remnants.
They were shocked to see the sprawled bodies of monsters and archbishops.
Montarily dazed by the seductive charm emitted by an unguarded Iona.
And various incidents involving people in robes exuding a suspicious sense of oppression…
In the end, it all turned out well because soone recognized my half-unmasked face and Iona’s.
“So, we moved the master to the intensive care unit at the academy.”
“Sigh. Now that I think about it, I barely used the mask this ti.”
In battle, a sudden display of an oppressive aura usually makes the opponent flinch. That was typically the case.
This ti, however, the problem was that my opponents were either in a group frenzy, fearless from having died once, bewitched out of their senses, or heavyweights unmoved by a re moderate pressure.
“Ah, but why move to the academy of all places? It’s nice here, but it’s not close.”
“The distance doesn’t matter when you can teleport, Master. And anywhere else other than the totally neutral academy might have put you in a difficult position…”
“True. Getting treated in another country or specific church could have been troubleso.”
Thinking about it, the events I set in motion this ti were quite significant.
Whether calculated or stemming from pure goodwill, the outco would have been the sa.
They surely would have tried to persuade to be on their side.
Given my resources and abilities, it was much more advantageous to move freely rather than align with any faction.
In that sense, an academy with top-notch dical facilities that was more inclined to reward than demand was much better.
While pushing aside the glittering system window in the corner of my vision, I asked Carla.
“So, Carla, is there a reason you’re stuck to my side like this?”
“Of course. You might order to leave at any ti, so I should stay close, right?”
“…I’m sorry!”
An apology blurted reflexively. The more I thought about it, the more I was at fault this ti.
An impulsive decision. Even my reasoning was sowhat hopeful at best.
Carla, slightly tearful, clung to .
“Do you know how worried I was, Master?”
“Sorry. It’s just that at that ti…”
“I know. Professor Iona would have been in danger without you. I understand, but…”
Carla’s tremors grew a bit stronger as she buried her head in my chest.
“Like the last practical dungeon, and this ti too… sniff. When you’re in danger in a place I can’t help, my body just breaks down…”
“……”
Was that how Carla felt?
I hugged Carla a bit tighter, as if to say, ‘I’m here now, so relax.’
I wasn’t sure how long we stayed like that. Eventually, Carla’s shaking stopped, and I no longer felt the dampness on my chest.
Just as I thought, she had cald down and was about to relax my arms.
Squeeze.
This ti, Carla hugged back.
With our bodies pressed together again, Carla slowly lifted her face towards .
Just as I was about to reciprocate with a kiss…
Whoosh.
Carla, having grazed my face, whispered in my ear.
“So? What exactly happened between you and Professor Iona?”
“…Oh.”
A voice colder than a slab of ice.
What? Wasn’t this supposed to be a sowhat peaceful aftermath? Was it actually a thriller?
Tension flowed down my back, drenched in cold sweat montarily. Carla, with her ruby-colored eyes flashing, pressed for an answer.
“Have you grown much closer to her in the midst of my suffering? Even freely offering your blood? And kissing?”
“Ah, um…”
“Please answer, Master.”
“Well, you see…”
Sothing did happen.
Good heavens. What was I thinking when I said things like, ‘Please suck freely’ or ‘Shall we kiss’?
Looking back, I was not in my right mind at that ti.
Was I half out of my mind due to charm? Having been exposed to the charm of both a succubus and a vampire, it was possible.
Was my hesitant and delayed response frustrating for her? Carla’s voice suddenly rose in irritation.
“If you cannot tell what happened…!”
But in the next mont, her voice deflated like air, leaving a balloon.
“…Another way to curb my curiosity would be to shut up simply, wouldn’t it?”
“……”
Turning her head slightly as if to avoid my gaze, her ruby-colored eyes sneakily peeked over, her lips holding a slight apology and, more so, defiance.
Yet her body still trembled lightly, as if holding back sothing.
Carla, who usually giggled and agreed with my opinions, now showed a rare firm stance.
I climbed on top of Carla with a wry smile. Fortunately, my body had recovered considerably, and I felt no discomfort in moving.
“Eh.”
Carla closed her eyes tight, puckering her lips as if to challenge to go ahead.
Leaning my cheek against hers, I whispered.
“Sorry. I’ve made you too anxious.”
Then, I sealed her lips roughly.
“Tomorrow, Elisha will be coming.”
“Yes… and after that, Iris and Senior Faye?”
“Yes. You’re well aware, Master.”
Carla, tidying her disheveled clothes, grinned.
“What? Weren’t you going to sleep over?”
“I would like to, but there’s a bit of cleaning up to do.”
“Cleaning up?”
“It’s nothing much. This ti, you knocked down not just one, but seven archbishops, and even subdued a cardinal. There are so adjustnts to be made about those rewards, and stories about the mysterious magicians who brought you here… I need to prepare a bit for that.”
“Ah?”
Currently, there aren’t any apostles. A cardinal is the highest leader, and an archbishop is a real force.
Naturally, the United Divine Orders had set bounties on all archbishops, and the frequently disrupted archbishop had bounties from many affected countries.
People don’t move based on honor or morals alone.
“That part, I’ll leave entirely to you, Carla. Iris has a lot of experience in this area, so consulting each other will make it easier.”
“Hehe… Iris has already been a great help. But, Master. Right now, we are still determining the extent of your contribution. Normally, we could handle it amongst ourselves, but is there a specific reward you would like? If so, I can arrange it accordingly.”
“Well… As for rewards, I’m not lacking in material things… I’d prefer rare items or equipnt over gold.”
“You an tangible goods, right? Leave it to . I’ll have everything ready before you wake up!”
Carla nodded confidently, but soon started gently touching my forehead with a faint smile.
“I wanted to talk about your progress, too… but let’s do that once you’re fully healed. You still have internal injuries, right? Now, focus on resting and recovering, Master.”
“Okay.”
“And this is a book I borrowed from the library in case you get bored while we’re gone.”
“Thanks. I’ll read it later.”
Carla placed a book on the nightstand next to my bed and left the treatnt room with a light kiss on my forehead.
Left alone in the dim treatnt room, I fiddled with my forehead for a while, then focused my attention on a corner of my vision.
Rewards from the orders and various countries were good, but for , this kind of reward was what I looked forward to more.
Sigh…
I took a light, deep breath and unfolded the minimized system window.
Ding!
[Cult Faction Officer Subjugation!]
Holy moly! Guacamole! How on earth did you do it?
You've toppled a mass of monsters, the seven archbishops of each Evil God's cult, and even the Cardinal of the Church of Intolerance all at once!
Do you know what this ans?
It goes beyond rely delaying or canceling so of the Evil Gods’ cults’ plans. It ans their forces have been significantly reduced!
Of course, this achievent wasn’t done alone... but without you, it would have been impossible.
This is an achievent that not only the people of the entire continent, but even the Gods who were just sitting up high will not spare their praise!
Especially the Church of Righteous Radiance is going wild!
There were tis when they were nervously grinding their teeth, fearing you might die, but now they're bouncing around the sanctuary to the extent of running around because you survived spectacularly and completed the subjugation!
Tears of emotion stream down as they pour out their blessings, and other Gods join in.
The blessings of all Gods are bestowed upon you.
But still, be careful. You have certainly achieved sothing great, but it will have its own significant repercussions.
All stats greatly increased.
Mastery of all traits greatly increased.
Trait: Cult Abhorrence (C) greatly enhanced.
Trait: Blessing of the Sun God (B) greatly enhanced.
Trait: Blessing of All Gods (B) acquired.
Your fa echoes across the entire continent.
All Evil Gods’ cults designate you as an arch-enemy.
All Good Gods’ orders’ favorability greatly increases.
Title: Great Nesis acquired.
Swoosh.
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