A drug addict was sent from the Bard region.
It’s a terrible sight. To think that they did this to their own people, it’s clear now that the Lightstar family was truly hopeless. It was the right decision to crush them.
- Convert 10 kilograms of Becknan into 10 kilograms of narcotic antidote: Consumes 800 mana points.
- Narcotic antidote: A divine medicine created by Deuro’s Apostle, Toma. It detoxifies all narcotic toxins. Administer 30 grams to severely affected individuals and 10 grams to those with mild symptoms for complete detoxification.
“Truly, Deuro the god! Truly, Toma!”
“Thanks to Deuro the god and Toma, these people’s lives will once again shine with light.”
After administering 30 grams of the narcotic antidote to the severely addicted, the detoxification was complete in one day, as described. The old man and Lord Dardale were overjoyed when they confirmed that the severe drug addiction status had disappeared.
“This is truly a divine medicine! Wonderful! We give thanks to Deuro and Toma for this miracle!”
Lord Dardale started praying. He could pray as much as he wanted to Deuro.
“I will arrange for this divine medicine to be sent to the Bard region immediately. I’m sorry, but could you make enough for 10,000 people?”
“Yes, I will prepare it right away.”
“The people of the Bard region will surely respect and revere Deuro and Toma!”
Well, they only really need to revere Deuro, but since Deuro and I are like a package deal, I guess it can’t be helped.
After fighting Vishnou, the Lord of the Celestial Heavens, my level increased to 277. As expected from someone over level 300. I’m not thankful, but I’ll make sure to accept the experience points.
A few days later, my mother went into labor and successfully gave birth to a girl.
My father, too, entered the royal capital from the Ashwood region, and they named my sister Elze.
“Ah bah bah~”
Still newborn and probably unable to see, my grandfather was making face expressions while doting on little Elze.
“You’re going to tire Elze out.”
“Ah, I see…”
Reluctantly, my grandfather distanced himself from Elze.
Elze’s cheeks look incredibly soft. I’m her big brother, after all. Poke poke.
I hold Siegward and show him Elze.
“My little sister?”
“She’s our cute little sister.”
“Yes. Cute, cute little sister!”
There are a lot of “i”s, but it’s fine because she’s cute!
Today, I’m visiting Baron Rittenheim’s mansion.
Talia, who has been adopted, also got injured during the commotion from back then. However, in her case, she simply fell while running away and ended up with just some scratches. It was a fortunate outcome considering the situation.
“Toma!”
Talia still tackles me as usual.
It seems like the commotion and injuries didn’t have any lasting effects, which is a relief.
“What’s today’s snack!?””
“Talia! That’s improper.”
“Eeh, but Toma’s snacks are so delicious~”
“Goodness, you…”
Lewis-san looks troubled. Talia will always be Talia, no matter how old she gets. I’m happy that she hasn’t changed.
“Today, it’s rare cheesecake.”
“Oh, cheesecake!? I wonder what it tastes like!?”
My father is talking with Baron Rittenheim, so I headed to the courtyard with Talia and Lewis-san.
After receiving tea and serving the rare cheesecake I brought, Talia’s eyes sparkled.
“It’s delicious! The flavor of cheese, the acidity, and the sweetness that isn’t too overwhelming, it’s perfect!”
I’m glad to hear that. You can have two pieces.
Talia puffed up her cheeks like a squirrel and ate the rare cheesecake.
Lewis-san was holding his head in his hands at the sight.
“Is Alusha-san and the baby doing well?”
“Yes, she’s recovering well after childbirth, and Elze is drinking her milk properly.”
“That’s good to hear. Please tell her I’ll come visit once things calm down.”
“Yes, I think my mother will be happy to hear that.”
Inside a certain room in the mansion, the statue of Deuro-sama is enshrined, and I’ve gathered five people.
One is Susanna Kohlrausch (26 years old), a member of the Temple Knights. She is my well-known bodyguard captain.
One is Bruno Balling (29 years old), a priest stationed in our mansion. His healing skills are top-tier.
One is Mayenne Elgride (25 years old), a member of the Fandenberg Marquis family’s knight order. She’s a young knight who transferred from the Bayerlein Duke’s family, and I first met her when I was staying in the Axel region and gave her daughter a medicine made through conversion when she collapsed from a high fever. Her daughter is safe and now lives happily in our soldier’s quarters.
One is Baras Staden (33 years old), a member of the Bayerlein Duke’s family’s knight order. I met him when I was in the Axel region. He’s guarding his grandmother, who is staying at our mansion. He’s fond of alcohol and occasionally sends us barrels of wine, which led him to become a believer of Deuro-sama.
One is Joe (age unknown), a shadowy figure from the Bayerlein Duke’s family. I met Joe for the first time, but for some reason, he’s also a believer of Deuro-sama. What happened to him is unknown, but since he’s a follower of Deuro-sama, he’s not a bad person (I’m sure of it).
“Thank you all for gathering,” I began with words of gratitude.
“Everyone gathered here is, I believe, a fellow believer of Deuro-sama. Is that not correct?”
” ” ” ” ” “Correct!” ” ” ” ” “
“That’s exactly what Deuro-sama would be happy to hear.”
Right after the Celestial Heavens Incident, I asked my grandfather and Lord Dardale to gather people who worship Deuro-sama.
Among those gathered were these five individuals.
Their titles clearly state that they are followers of Deuro-sama.
From now on, I plan to have them spread Deuro-sama’s faith further and also have them carry out some harassment against the Catriais Holy Kingdom.
“Now, we will receive Deuro-sama’s blessing. Close your eyes and pray earnestly to Deuro-sama.”
The five closed their eyes and began to pray after hearing my words.
At that moment, I used conversion to increase their ranks by one level.
Captain Susanna moved from Rank B to Rank A, and her blessing changed to “Divine Punishment Knight.”
Priest Bruno moved from Rank A to Rank S, and his blessing changed to “Saint of Divine Will.”
Knight Mayenne from the Fandenberg Marquis family moved from Rank B to Rank A, and her blessing changed to “Guardian Knight.”
Knight Baras from the Bayerlein Duke’s family moved from Rank A to Rank S, and his blessing changed to “Sword Saint of Illumination.”
Shadowy Joe from the Bayerlein Duke’s family moved from Rank B to Rank A, and his blessing changed to “Silent Distortion.”
“Now that you’ve gained new power, you will dedicate your lives to Deuro-sama.”
” ” ” ” ” “Understood!” ” ” ” ” “
“First, to spread Deuro-sama’s glory to all, you will teach others to say ‘Thanks to Deuro-sama’ before and after meals.”
I had decided to no longer hesitate.
To increase Deuro-sama’s faith, I gave the miracle of rank-up to these five. This should help spread Deuro-sama’s name far and wide.
For that purpose, I planned to teach even the smallest things. I created a large amount of food through conversion and planned to provide jobs in the Bard, Ashwood, and Axel regions for the poor, offering food as a reward. By doing so, people would start believing in Deuro-sama. They would think they’d get food and work by saying, “Thanks to Deuro-sama” before and after meals.
Even if it’s a form of faith driven by selfish desires, that’s fine. What matters is that people revere Deuro-sama, and we can steal the faith from the Nilgunid sect.
“And then, we will topple the Catriais Holy Kingdom, who have insulted my mother.”
” ” ” ” ” “Leave it to us!” ” ” ” ” “
And I will definitely destroy the Catriais Holy Kingdom, who slandered my mother. No matter how many years it takes, or if my former classmates are summoned, I will crush them without fail.
