Mesugaki Tank Enters The Academy-Chapter 649: Apostle (1)

After attempting to use the Power of Purification, I realized that this ability is heavily influenced by the user's judgment.

Perhaps this is true for all divine powers.

The reason I was able to easily handle the Power of Embrace was probably because I limited its use and pushed forward with determination.

If I become more familiar with it, I could likely use it in more diverse ways.

However, there’s not enough time for that.

The time until the Pope puts his plan into motion is, at most, two months. I can’t handle the power of a god like the Pope in that short of a time.

If I’m going to face the Pope, I need to have something clear in mind, just like when I first used the Power of Embrace.

If I fail to achieve this goal, I’ll be obstructed by the Pope’s power, just like I failed to wake the fairies.

With these thoughts in mind, I turned to ask Alsetin for advice. How could I properly handle the Power of Purification?

Though Alsetin was useless when we were inside the Pope’s mansion, once outside, he started functioning again.

[Head toward Talina.]

Talina.

One of the famous cities in the Mage Empire.

In the game, it’s a place where you can buy various magical tools, and as the story progresses, it becomes a location you can no longer visit.

Am I in the Mage Empire now? Then, this must be the plains to the south of it.

I don’t exactly know what’s in Talina that could help me, but one thing is certain.

My enemies will appear there soon.

With the Pope trying to resurrect the evil god Agras, this world is gradually changing.

Divine power and magical power are growing stronger, newborn children are more easily blessed, and the difficulty of dungeons is increasing.

There are many environmental changes, but the most important thing for me is that, as we approach the mythic age, long-forgotten beings are waking up one by one.

And the place marking the beginning of this is Talina.

Considering the Pope is the one who threw me here, this must be some intentional trickery.

How dare that fanatic try to impose a trial on an apostle?

Ha ha. Fine. The mischievous, repugnant Pope has tried to mess with me, so it’s my turn to mess with him.

<Have you contacted your friends? You should be able to reach them with the crystal orb.>

‘Yeah, I suppose. But that wouldn’t be dramatic.’

<...What?>

‘Anyway, I’ll be seeing them again in two days, so I’ll move alone until then.’

Right now, there’s no need to give my friends specific instructions. They already know what they need to do and are preparing for the future.

So I’ll just do what I can do.

There is a bit of personal emotion mixed in, but this is definitely something for the world.

When I spoke with determination, Grandpa didn’t bother to add anything else.

He probably thought that the weak god was saying something.

But that guy is actually silent right now.

With my course of action set, I immediately set off across the plains.

I had no doubts about where to go. As long as I know where I am, I already know how to move from there.

Even if I wander a bit, my instincts will guide me, so there’s no need to make a fuss about getting a map.

<Aren’t you tired? You’ve been running all night since yesterday.>

‘I’m not that tired.’

It wasn’t too tiring. After repeated training in the Alrun family, staying up for several nights has become nothing.

<Well, that’s good. So, how long will it take to reach a populated area?>

‘It won’t take long. I’ll see some villages in a few hours, but I’ll ignore them. My business is with the city at the end.’

In reality, I run faster than most modes of transportation.

There’s no reason to wake up sleeping people and make a fuss.

I need to prevent bad rumors from spreading for the future as well.

If I carry the goodwill created by the Art Guild’s ornaments with me, I can laugh it off later, even if I make a little mess.

But it’s better to mess with someone who will keep quiet. I don’t want to end up being a rage-filled Mesugaki.

How long had I been running, following the map in my head?

The sky, tinged with the colors of sunset, was soon covered with a black curtain. The stars and moon danced as they reflected on the blue, sea-like fabric, and just as I closed my eyes like a bedspread, the towering walls of a large city came into view.

 Arriving near the city walls, I concealed my appearance with a hero’s cloak and hood.

It was too noticeable to move openly.

For a dramatic entrance, I needed to keep my identity hidden until then.

<With that, there’s bound to be a commotion when we pass through the city gates.>

‘It’s fine. I have a wonderful conversation tool.’

I walked confidently, following a merchant who had been previously checked by the guards. The soldiers squinted their eyes and looked around.

“Hey kid. Who are you with?”

“Is this an abandoned kid?”

Who are you calling a kid?! I had to hold back my frustration, triggered by their comment about my complex, and silently reached into my pocket to hand them something.

“Damn. Hey, look at this.”

“...What?”

Huh? Why do I sense fear instead of greed in their eyes?

Normally, if I bribed them just enough, wouldn’t they just let me pass?

<How much did you put inside it?>

‘A silver coin equivalent to one gold coin.’

<That’s too much! If you wanted to slip by quietly, you should’ve slipped them a few silver coins!>

‘Isn’t more better?’

<Think about it! A little kid suddenly offering a large sum of money—who wouldn’t be suspicious? Either they’ll think it’s fake, or they’ll think something’s fishy!>

Do I really have to think about all that when offering a bribe!? This is a true online game nightmare!

‘What do I do now!?’

<What else? Just run! You know the detours, right?!>

‘I don’t know!’

<You don’t know?!>

‘I don’t know everything, you know!?’

“Auntie!”

As I was urging Grandpa to come up with a decent plan, I heard a familiar voice from behind.

Startled by the voice I heard every morning when I was at the mansion, I turned my head and subtly checked who it was under the hood.

She was wearing the simple banquet dress she loved when going out, and it naturally drew the soldiers’ attention.

“Has my lady done something?”

“Oh, this person wanted to enter.”

Why is she here? How did she know where I was?

Crow! Did you tell Erin!? Did you?

I’m going back tomorrow, why are you stirring up trouble!?

Should I reveal how much of a useless pervert you are at the official meeting!?

“Could you allow her to pass?”

What!? You brought that useless dog along!?

Go ahead and spread the rumors across the continent!

As I inwardly cursed, the sword approached the guards and whispered something.

The soldiers nodded, cleared their throats, and told me to pass.

Seeing the satisfied expressions on their faces, I could guess what they were thinking.

So, I entered the city with the two of them and headed straight to the inn.

“My lady’s thoughts were correct. The goddess spoke to me.”

The voyeuristic crow couldn’t stop his habit and began stalking me as soon as I went outside.

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At least it was lucky that Erin seemed to have sensed that I didn’t want to be noticed and told me to take only one trusted person with me.

If not, by now, Erin would’ve been surrounded by people like Benedict.

“You useless Erin. Was this the only good dog you had?”

“Isn’t he your bodyguard?”

“I regret it. I should’ve kept a human bodyguard instead of that mutt.”

Once inside, I was happy to see the familiar face of Kal, though his eyes were red and swollen from crying.

This fool couldn’t even use a main character’s face properly.

Such a person must’ve been chosen by some fairy, but it’s hard to avoid regret.

Ugh. Stop sleeping! Stop sleepiing!Looking at the fairies asleep in my head, I sighed and slumped down onto the bed.

“If I’ve disturbed you, I apologize. It’s just that it’s been a while since my lady disappeared, and I was worried.”

“Fine. I’m just happy to see your pathetic faces after so long, so I’ll forgive you.”

As long as there isn’t too much noise, there’s no problem.

Truthfully, it’s a relief that someone is here to talk to others in my place.

I realized that, being a clueless little kid, if I walked around alone, who knows what mistakes I’d make.

“My lady. I don’t know what you intend to do. You don’t need to tell me. Just tell me if there’s anything we can help with.”

Erin, who said she would quietly escort me if I didn’t want any interference, made me nod in agreement.

I don’t want to leave them behind now that we’ve come this far. There’s a clear area where they could help, and I don’t like leaving them to their own devices.

“Then please feel free to use us. We are your tools.”

Oh wow. Erin is so cool. She’s more knight-like than Kal, who was nodding along while whining beside me.

“Trying to act cool. What can you do with your incompetence?”

“I’ll do my best, even with a little.”

Looking at her smile, I shrugged and turned my gaze toward the window.

The city outside was similar in scale to the dungeon city I had visited before, far more refined than any adventurer’s city, and I was reminded of the scene I had seen beyond the monitor.

The image of the city collapsing, overtaken by the monsters pouring out of the suddenly emerged dungeon.

“First, I’ll meet a few useless people and make them cry.”

“Where are you going first?”

“You know this city is full of idiots who worship the loser who calls himself a god, right?”

“Yes. They worship the god of magic.”

“That damn loser lent his power to those scraps just like him.”