Free Web NovelAt my words, Kyros, who had calmed down for a moment, finally began explaining seriously and step by step.
To simply explain Kyros's words, it was like this. Currently, our Kyros Church's number of believers had slightly exceeded 700,000.
So Kyros had gained a considerable amount of power, and his ability to sense the surroundings had also grown stronger. Thanks to that, he said he was able to notice where one of his holy relics was.
—So my child, help me!
'Yes?'
—With this holy relic, everyone can become stronger.
If it's a holy relic that can make everyone stronger...
One thing came to mind—was he talking about that holy relic? When I was thinking so...
—So can you go find it for me?
Along with Kyros's continuing words, a quest appeared before my eyes.
[Sub Quest Occurred!]
[Sub Quest 'In Search of the Holy Relic' 1. <Kyros's Request>
Description: The God of Beauty Kyros has discovered the location of his holy relic. Please help him and acquire the holy relic.
Objective: Accept the quest (This quest is a chain quest)
On Success: Discover traces of the next quest
On Failure: -
Final Success Reward: ???
[Will you accept?]
[Yes/No]
Well, if it was a quest to acquire none other than a holy relic, I naturally had no choice but to accept. I pressed the accept button and told Kyros.
'Of course I should. If it's something where I can acquire none other than a holy relic.'
—Thank you so much, my child! Yes, this holy relic is definitely in the 'Rios Forest.'
If it's Rios Forest, then as expected, it's that holy relic. When I was thinking so, the quest continued to appear.
[Sub Quest 'In Search of the Holy Relic' 1. <Kyros's Request> Clear!]
[Sub Quest reward will be given.]
[Sub Quest 'In Search of the Holy Relic' 2. <To Rios Forest>
Description: Head to Rios Forest where the holy relic is located.
Objective: Reach Rios Forest within 72 hours (This quest is a chain quest)
On Success: Discover traces of the next quest
On Failure: -
Final Success Reward: ???
[Will you accept?]
[Yes/No]
After accepting the quest, I worried for a moment. Though I knew very well where what holy relic was, worrying was unavoidable.
'Rios Forest' was called a forest, but it was actually no different from a jungle.
It was a place like a dungeon full of humidity, many insects, and carnivorous plants. Moreover, it was a very annoying place where it rained most of the year.
'Still, the holy relic there definitely helps with combat power...'
I was planning to go soon anyway, but I hadn't planned to go immediately. Still, since I received it as a quest like this, there was no help for it.
'The deadline is quite generous too.'
It seemed better to decide to leave tomorrow morning and finish quickly.
'Then... for this quest, I should take those guys along.'
After I finished organizing, I quickly handled the remaining work. And since it happened to be dinner time, I left my office.
Lately, Zain and Troy always had meals in the dining hall at this time.
Because at some point, having meals together in my office had disappeared.
'I don't know how it came to this...'
At first, most of the senior members gathered in Rovel where the first Kyros Church temple was built. Among them, senior members born from draws didn't need to eat meals, but senior members who were ordinary people always had meals around dinner time at Rovel's temple.
Thanks to that, Jacob came to prepare meals together after finishing temple work every day, but fortunately he was always happy.
Anyway, that meant if I went to the dining hall at this time, there was a high probability of encountering Zain and Troy.
Thinking so and entering the dining hall, I found the two people eating diligently inside.
Since there weren't particularly any other senior members, I could approach the two comfortably.
"Master. What brings you here?"
"Church Leader. Let's eat together."
Zain and Troy were glad to see me. Because recently I handled most meals in my office, so I rarely visited the dining hall.
"Church Leader, you came!"
Meanwhile, had my voice reached inside?
At my appearance, even Jacob, who had been cooking in the kitchen, ran out with a happy heart.
"Ah, Jacob. Thanks as always."
"What. It's naturally what I should do. Well then, shall I treat Church Leader to a delicious dinner too?"
"Yes. Since it's a special occasion, I'll eat here."
"Yes, understood!"
Jacob entered the kitchen again with a beaming smile. And I took a seat in front of Zain and Troy.
"So what brings you all the way here?"
Unlike Troy, who was still eating food voraciously, Zain, who had finished eating first, asked me.
"Ah, that. It's nothing much."
"...What is it about?"
As if Zain had detected an ominous premonition, he looked at me with distrustful eyes. Seeing that, I couldn't help but let out a giggle without knowing.
'A guy who always grumbles but follows everything.'
Then Jacob brought me the special steak he had quickly grilled.
To think a steak came out after just a few words. Was this also Jacob's ability if it was an ability?
After finishing the silly thought, I thanked him and started the meal.
"No, Master. Please tell us what you were saying and then eat."
"Zain, wait a bit. Steak is delicious when eaten hot. Let me just fill my stomach a bit and I'll talk."
"Ah, really."
At my words, Zain whined. Still, fortunately he became quiet.
I ate the special steak Jacob made with peace of mind. As expected, Jacob's skills were considerable. Because the meat melted smoothly as soon as I put it in my mouth.
After chewing and eating the steak thoroughly like that, Troy also happened to finish his meal.
"Troy, did you finish eating?"
"Yes, Church Leader."
Now the two seemed ready to listen. After organizing the dishes, I spoke to the two with serious eyes.
"We're leaving for Rios Forest at dawn tomorrow."
As soon as I spoke seriously, Zain's shoulders drooped. He sprawled on the dining table and said.
"...Ah, really. I knew it would be something like this."
"If you knew, you should have run away earlier."
"Was running away allowed?"
"As if."
Zain seemed very reluctant to go out. Still, Troy nodded and showed a positive reaction. freewёbnoνel.com
"Understood, Church Leader."
I wish Zain would accept it quietly like Troy. freewёbnoνel.com
"Why specifically Rios Forest? That place is called a forest, but it's disgustingly humid and has lots of insects, so I hate it."
Right, Zain. He really hated insects. Unlike ordinary forests, his feet would be even more reluctant since we're going to a jungle with many insects.
So I had to take out a hefty money pouch from my pocket. Twice as much as I usually gave.
"How about this much?"
Then I could see Zain's eyes wavering. I thought he would accept immediately since it was more than usual, but seeing him still deliberating to this extent, he really must hate insects.
"Ugh, really..."
When Zain was groaning and deliberating...
"Then I'll go, Leviathan."
I don't know when he came to the dining hall, but a heavy voice was heard. When I turned my head to the side, I could see Terdius and Ivan standing next to him.
"What? Brother, you'll go with us?"
"Yes. I roughly heard the story. You said you're going to Rios Forest?"
"Ah, yes. That's right, but..."
I answered Terdius while looking at Ivan, who was bowing his head to me from the side.
"I understand your intention, brother, but with Brother Ivan here, will it be alright?"
Ivan was still young. I meant whether he could leave for several days leaving Ivan like this.
"I can't guarantee how long it will take to return from Rios Forest either. It might take up to about a week."
Considering even the variables of the hidden route. Then Terdius spoke to Ivan.
"Ivan, what about you? Will you be okay?"
"Yes. I'm okay! Church Leader, may I stay at the temple during that time?"
Ivan smiled at Terdius, then immediately asked me. I answered this cute child right away.
"Of course, Brother. You can use the temple's quarters anytime. I'll tell Alphius in advance."
"Wow! Yes! I'll do that!"
To think Ivan would like the temple this much. To have so much affection for our Kyros Church.
"...Then understood. I'll take it that Brother is coming along."
Though it was a bit regrettable that Zain couldn't come along, Terdius was quite a good choice. Because the party's combat power itself would become stronger.
Thinking so, the moment I was about to retrieve the money pouch I had held out to Zain...
Thwack—
Zain grabbed the money pouch with both hands. For a moment, his eyes even looked vicious. But that was only for an instant, and his eyes quickly returned to normal.
"I-I'm going too."
"Huh? You said you weren't going. That's why I was going to go with Brother."
"Whether it's three or four people, what does it matter anyway?"
"No, well. It doesn't really matter... don't you hate jungles?"
"Th-that's true! But I'm still going."
I didn't know what exactly was the reason for this, but since he said he would join, I just nodded.
"Alright. You're coming too."
And I stood up from my seat and told the party members.
"Then everyone gather in my office by 4 AM tomorrow."
After that, I even greeted Ivan to enjoy his meal, then left the dining hall.
***
After taking the minimum amount of sleep to relieve fatigue and getting up from bed, I quickly finished preparing to leave.
After equipping several necessary medicines and antidotes for the jungle, Zain, Troy, and Terdius entered my office.
"As you all heard yesterday, our destination is 'Rios Forest.'
I was about to speak formally since Terdius was here, but I just spoke comfortably. Because Terdius didn't particularly seem uncomfortable either.
"The road there isn't very far, and if nothing happens, we'll return within a few days, so don't worry."
After saying so, I leaped over the office window. Then Zain, Troy, and Terdius followed me in line.
Then Troy naturally transformed into a black panther as usual. And Zain and I climbed onto black panther Troy.
But Terdius was standing still blankly. No, why is this guy acting like this?
"Aren't you getting on, Brother?"
"...I'm fine."
Terdius adamantly refused, as if he felt resistance to climbing onto Troy.
"If you fall behind, you won't be able to follow, so just get on?"
Zain said again, but Terdius shook his head.
"If you fall behind, we'll leave you~"
With Zain's last words, Troy began moving. Troy quickly leaped over the wall and moved through the territory still shrouded in darkness.
When we instantly escaped from the territory like that...
Whoosh—
A gust blew once from right next to us. When I turned my head, I could see Terdius moving as fast as the black panther.
'...Scary guy.'
