Only My Magic Levels Up - Chapter 167



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Episode 167: The Strongest Spirit Master on Earth (2)

Damus, who could guess the two people’s true feelings just by looking at their slightly dumbfounded expressions, asked with a bitter smile.

“Do you think this is too extreme a measure?”

“Well, that’s not really the case, unless there’s a demon living in the Spherius hometown. There are four jewels.”

“Four is excessive, for sure. I didn’t expect to encounter demons there. But two isn’t that much of a force.”

You might say, “What nonsense is this, that two jewels are objects of fear even if you only have one, and that’s not enough?”

“The problem is that the other party also has the jewel. If the worst happens and we have to deal with the entire Spirius family, I don’t know how things will turn out.”

Just to be fair(?), if you take out one gem from each side and it’s a gem vs. a noble family, the gem usually wins. Just like Galen crushed Oceanis with just water manipulation.

However, the situation is a bit different when it comes to two jewels versus one jewel and a fight between noble families. It is difficult to fight against jewels with gold alone, but it is possible to do so with the help of friendly jewels, and in the end, there are that many variables.

Even the Spirius family is suspected of being a cavalry family. If the cavalry is added, they will be a much more powerful force than the average noble family.

“Of course, even if we take that into account, we won’t be defeated. Archbishop Anton will think so too. But in the meantime, new facts have come to light.”

“Oh, I understand.”

Galen nodded.

“Archbishop Anton probably thinks the worst is unlikely, because he doesn’t yet know that the devil exists.”

“That’s right. I know that it’s possible, and I think it’s realistic. Even if it’s not a devil, it’s possible that an evil spirit could emerge.”

If you add the power of the noble family to the power of the horsemen and evil spirits, you can seriously deal with a single jewel.

In the end, both sides will have similar power, and if they fight and end up in a double-crossing situation, there will be blood and tears. Can we just let each and every one of them lose their precious jewels like that?

“So please don’t think of it as just an old person’s excessive worry.”

“Not at all. I also like to be beaten with overwhelming force.”

“I was planning on going anyway! If I can help reduce the damage, then of course I should go!”

Galen spoke his truth casually, and Lilia responded cheerfully.

“If something happens, it’s because the Archbishop had foresight, and if nothing happens, it’s because everything is peaceful and good, right? I’m fine with either!”

“Hehehe, I’m touched that you think so.”

Damus burst into laughter and then slightly lowered his head. The old man’s eyes, filled with warmth, turned toward the two of them.

“Thank you as always, you two.”

“No problem.”

Galen bowed his head in return and answered gracefully.

* * *

Myra, who had heard the general circumstances, nodded with regret. In fact, since both Damus and Lilia were archbishops, she, as a bishop, could not interfere.

“I came all the way here, but now all I do is work and send me off.”

“You must be suffering more, Bishop. I’ve just been playing around these past few days.”

“Even if you said you were working, I would have stopped you. You’ve done so much for me, so of course you deserve to rest.”

No matter how difficult the administrative work was, it could not compare to dealing with the evil horde. Myra seemed to be constantly concerned about not being able to help in the subjugation.

Of course, Lilia was constantly waving her hands, saying it was okay. If given the choice between slaughtering a hundred evil spirits and processing a hundred documents, she would choose the former without hesitation.

It was time to end this squabble. Myra hugged Lilia tightly.

“Always take care of yourself. Eat well.”

“Your Excellency, you must be healthy too?”

“Okay. Don’t worry about me.”

“I’ll come again next time!”

“You don’t have to force yourself to come. Just take care of yourself first. And listen to what Duke Galen says.”

“yes!”

Myra, who had released Lilia, spoke briefly and sharply to Galen.

“I will take good care of Lilia.”

“I will serve you with all my heart.”

She smiled brightly at the joking answer.

After exchanging final greetings, Galen and Lilia mounted their horses.

After leaving the first village, they headed south towards Abaca.

If there is one positive function to the Siren’s blaring noises, it would be that the surrounding environment becomes quite pleasant as all the evil spirits in the vicinity are attracted and then swept away.

The two men, who set out early in the morning, were able to arrive before evening with little disturbance.

“I see… … .”

Jenny, who had remained in Abaca’s church, was also very sorry to hear that they had to leave right away.

It was understandable that Myra, although busy with work, had spent a few days with him in the pioneer zone, while Jenny had only seen him briefly the day she first arrived.

Lilia must have been upset about that, because instead of leaving right away the next morning, she went around the shopping district with Jenny in the morning. Who could stop the Archbishop from taking the deacon with him for a while?

Of course, Galen followed along, but it was obvious what would usually happen if two women and a man went shopping together.

“Sister Jenny, how about this?”

“Rather than that… this. Wouldn’t this be better?”

“This, this?! Ha, but this is too… … .”

“Everyone dresses like this these days.”

“Sister too?”

“Because I am a priest.”

“I’m a priest too?!”

Even Lilia, who didn’t seem to show any particular interest in fashion when she was with Galen, seemed to have become more interested in fashion when she was with her peers.

“Be a little more proactive… Sister, you have more strength… … .”

“Huh?! What are you talking about―”

“Shh, shh.”

“Wh, what are you talking about… I am a priest… … .”

“Not for the time being… … .”

“That, that still won’t work!”

Jenny and Galen were whispering something passionately, but unfortunately Galen couldn’t hear them very well. If he were a warrior or a priest, he would have been able to hear them with his heightened senses.

Anyway, I should pay more attention from now on. Galen reflected on himself, wondering if he had been treating Lilia too strictly and solemnly as a serious priest.

After wandering around this store and that store for a while, Jenny’s target changed to Galen.

“Brother Galen, would you like to buy some clothes too?”

“Yes? Me too?”

“I just heard the brief circumstances. Sister Lilia will have to take off her robes for a while?”

“Oh, yes. A secret mission, I guess.”

“Then your clothes should match each other so that you stand out less. Brother, you always wear robes.”

“Well, this is the normal wizard’s attire… … .”

“You shouldn’t say that wearing something because you don’t want to bother getting dressed up is a formality.”

I don’t know when a priest who usually only wears robes developed a sense of fashion, but Jenny had much more talent for coordination than I thought.

Before the morning was over, Galen and Lilia’s appearances had completely changed from before.

It’s not so fancy that it stands out, but it’s not something that would be looked down on, and it’s something that would be suitable for the son or daughter of a moderately well-off family.

“Good.”

Jenny nodded, satisfied with her own skills.

There was no need to discuss Lilia, who had a radiant appearance that would make even other women jealous, and Galen was also handsome enough to not lose face even when standing next to a noble young master.

The face was like that, and the body was like that too.

“Brother Galen, your body is much better than I thought. Usually, magicians are a bit… frail.”

“Lilia has been holding onto her for almost two years. She’s still holding onto her.”

“Oh, I see. Well, your taste is originally… … .”

“No way?!”

In any case, unless you memorize their faces, you wouldn’t be able to associate them with a wizard and a priest just by looking at their appearances.

As she became an archbishop, her power control became more refined, and Lilia’s eyes were able to control their sparkle so that it was not noticeable unless it was in a very dark place.

After having lunch at a nice restaurant as a token of our gratitude and greetings, we took Jenny to church by carriage.

“I’ll send you another letter!”

“I will always support you.”

Jenny smiled and waved, and Lilia leaned out the window and waved eagerly.

As the carriage turned the corner, Lilia also returned to her seat. She shook off her regretful expression and assumed a somewhat determined expression.

“Now it starts again!”

“I bet you’re very sorry.”

“It’s okay! You can come again next time.”

“If you are put in charge of the archdiocese later, wouldn’t it be okay to ask them to transfer?”

“Oh, is that okay?”

“I don’t know. I’m not even a church person.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

“If that’s absolutely not possible, then if Lilia becomes the Pope, then it’ll be resolved. Then there won’t be any need to be concerned.”

“I think you’re saying it too easily?!”

Lilia glared at Galen, who spoke so naturally, and soon smiled bashfully.

“Still, I like the fact that I don’t have to be concerned about what other people think. I guess I can still feel the same way now.”

“yes?”

“We’re both hiding our identities, aren’t we?

“It’s not the first time. It was like this when I was tracking the black market.”

“It’s different from back then. In many ways.”

Lilia didn’t say what was different.

But Galen seemed to know something of the answer.

* * *

Abaca was the westernmost city of the Eastern Archdiocese, but was also located on the border with the Southeastern Archdiocese.

The destination, Selkep, was in the southeastern northwest.

In other words, the distance between the two cities was closer than you might think. It only took about two days to travel leisurely by carriage.

I’ve only been traveling for a day or two, so what’s so special about it?

Galen noticed that Lilia was closer than usual.

Even when walking, they stick close to each other with almost no space between them, and when sitting next to each other, they carefully lean against each other, and when sitting across from each other, their faces come closer.

Certainly, back when I was chasing the cavalry, we weren’t this close. There was a bit more distance.

After all, even without thinking about the status of archbishop, being a clergyman is indirectly required to maintain ‘dignity’.

And then when I took off my robe, I felt like the restrictions were lifted a little bit?

Of course, that doesn’t mean she suddenly stood out, but if this freshness is typical of Lillia, then it was typical of Lillia.

The carriage tour of Iregan, which had been particularly sluggish, had to be forcibly brought to a close after entering Selkep.

It was because I needed to avoid going outside as much as possible.

She was the one who toured the entire city during the outdoor ceremony of the Archbishop’s ordination. People were sent from prestigious families around the world to get information about the new Archbishop.

I don’t know if Spires sent someone, but they probably did. If you happen to run into him while wandering around the city, your disguise will be useless. They’ll probably find it even more suspicious that you’re not wearing your robes.

The two spent three days waiting, spending most of their time indoors.

“Why aren’t you coming… … .”

“We came too soon. They have to return to the Great Mountains.”

Finally, the evening of the third day.

A short note was delivered to them. It was a secret note sent from the upper ranks of Kalia, which was also in this city.

The two waited for the sun to set completely and quietly left the inn. They wore black robes with hoods so as not to be noticed.

Lilia walked ahead, and Galen followed. They moved silently through the dark streets.

The two soon arrived at the church in Selkef.

“There is no suspicious activity.”

“I didn’t feel it either.”

There was no sign of any special surveillance. If there was someone capable of breaking through the cross-check between the two, then what could be done?

All public affairs are completed during the day, and only a few churches have their lights on at night.

The two headed toward the office.

There were also two people waiting there.

“Come in quickly.”

The archbishop of the southeast, Anton, welcomed them.

“… … .”

Michael, the Jewel Warrior of the Fellowship, gave a simple example without saying a word.

Are you still upset about the brief altercation at the Vatican? Galen grumbled to himself as he greeted her.

“It’s been a month since I’ve seen you.”

“Nice to meet you both!”

As soon as the brief greeting was over, Anton asked. He seemed to be quite curious.

“I was surprised when I got here and made contact with the upper part of Kalia. I heard that two people were here. What on earth happened?”

“It’s a bit long to explain in detail. If you read this, you’ll understand.”

Galen took out a thick letter from his bosom. It was a letter written by Damus.

Anton’s expression hardened as he read the letter carefully. He handed the letter to Michael in a stiff voice.

“You read it too.”

“Can I read it?”

“You are one of the recipients. It’s not personal.”

Soon, Michael’s expression hardened just like Anton’s. He looked at Galen and Lilia with distrust and asked.

“Is this… true?”

“It’s Damus’ handwriting, and the seal is correct. If it was stolen, it would be a bigger problem.”

“There’s so much absurd content written there.”

“It’s none of my business if Sir Michael has personal mistrust.”

Galen said, slightly grumbling.

“But even if the entire letter is false, it makes things easier if we intervene, doesn’t it, Your Majesty?”

“That’s right.”

Anton nodded.

“Even if we exclude the demons and ghouls, the worst possibility of fighting the entire Spirius family has existed from the beginning. It would be reassuring if the two of you could act as insurance.”

“… I guess that’s true.”

Michael reluctantly admitted. Galen looked at Anton with a faint smile.

“We would like to remain as quiet as possible. I think that will be more convenient for you, Your Majesty.”

“Thank you for your concern. I hope that the two of you will never have to come out again.”

Then Galen is fine too. He can play comfortably with Lilia. It was a waste of time, but it was only a few days of riding in a carriage, so what’s the big deal?

But over the past three days, he’s spent ‘most’ of his time indoors, but it’s not like he hasn’t been outside at all.

I did some research on my own. In a way that was not noticeable.

I don’t know what bizarre way Anton is going to stir up the Spirius family… but I wonder if it will work?

“If you need anything, please call me.”

If you watch, you’ll know.

Galen chuckled.