Only My Magic Levels Up - Chapter 74



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The church, which not only serves as a simple beacon of faith but also has to deal with the real devil and his minions, strictly assigns ranks according to ability.

The power of the priest naturally refers to how many of the ten miracles he can use.

Let’s put aside for a moment the miracle of the stigmata, which is nothing more than a shining eye, as it is merely a mark of a monk who has not even received priesthood.

From the official priest level onwards, each rank could perform two miracles.

The subtitle is Purification and Vitality.

The priest heals and strengthens the body.

The bishop gives a radiance and blessing.

Even if they were of the same rank, there was a huge difference between a priest who could only use one miracle and a priest who could use two miracles.

The value of a sub-deacon who only washes away dirt and a sub-deacon who can restore both one’s own and others’ stamina are different.

Just as the value of a priest who can only treat the wounded in the rear is different from that of a priest who can also act as a combatant in the front line.

The same was true of the bishop.

If the miracle of light means that you can fight the golden warrior or wizard in terms of combat power.

The miracle of blessing could also create variables by amplifying combat power even further, such as being able to destroy things like cavalry on their own.

It could be said that it was a state of perfection where one could perform all the roles required of a priest.

“This is······.”

So, it was absurd for Damasus.

I heard that Lilia opened the Miracle of Light last fall, and ordained her bishop in the winter.

But as soon as this spring came, the miracle of blessing was suddenly revealed.

Just like warriors and wizards, priests also naturally grow slower as their levels increase, but for some reason, Lillia’s growth seemed to be accelerating.

“······Phew.”

Damus let out a long sigh, having spent a whole month just trying to sort out his complicated thoughts.

He removed his hand from his face and sat up straight.

“Since when?”

It was a question directed at Lilia. In the meantime, she had returned to her usual self and answered brightly as usual.

“While exploring the ruins, I realized it thanks to Brother Galen!”

“Oh, there it is again.”

Galen waved his hand with a look of helplessness.

“I told you it wasn’t because of me. It keeps creating misunderstandings.”

“But isn’t the whole process intertwined with you, brother?”

“That’s because we’ve always been together. My role is just seasoning, seasoning.”

“It was a salty seasoning. If that’s what I felt, then so be it!”

“I didn’t feel that way, so it’s not true, then?”

“Don’t fight over weird stuff. In the end, you’ll just end up praising each other.”

Damus, who was stopping Galen and Lilia from meowing in disbelief, asked again.

“Anyway, doesn’t that mean that you discovered a new miracle while exploring the ruins?”

“that’s right!”

Lilia answered forcefully, then lowered her voice slightly as if she remembered something.

“Well, come to think of it, I don’t think I told Bishop Ziaba. I forgot······.”

“That could be possible. Bishop Ziaba wouldn’t be the kind of person who would knowingly omit reporting something.”

The timing when Lilia used the Miracle of Blessing was when she went to destroy the Captain Doll.

In other words, since it was a long time ago when the expedition team was far away, no one except Galen could have seen it properly, and even Ziaba was not at the scene at that time.

There’s no way to know unless Lilia tells you directly.

She wasn’t the type to show off her skills, so she didn’t go around talking about every little thing that happened during the battle.

It didn’t really matter, since the information had already been conveyed to the Archbishop, whether it was written or spoken.

“Yeah, well. Anyway······.”

Damus, whose words had been trailing off, looked at Galen.

“Did you say you were going to stay for a while?”

“Yes. At least two months.”

“If your goal is to organize your enlightenment, you won’t be staying at an ordinary inn.”

“Yes? Oh, that’s right. I can’t train in an inn. I’ll have to rent a house.”

In the old days, even if it was only a few months ago, you could level up just by locking yourself in a hotel room and playing with a bucket of water.

Now, that time has passed. A proper training ground is needed.

Even more so because he is still active externally as a water magician.

“Come back again when you’re ready.”

“yes?”

“My personal space is not suitable for teaching, as it also serves as a prayer room. If you make a place, I think it would be better to rent it. Wouldn’t that be better than using the public training room within the church?”

“Of course.”

“Then, are you going to teach me?”

“To be honest, I’m not sure if I have much to teach you, but let’s give it a try.”

“Oh, thank you!”

Lillia’s happiness level seemed to be rising through the ceiling as she suddenly sat up and bowed deeply.

Galen also nodded, holding back laughter.

“Thank you for granting my shameless request.”

“How shameless. From the church’s perspective, it’s a welcome request.”

“Then I will come back to you as soon as I am ready.”

“Come anytime. You must be tired from the long journey, so let’s stop here for today.”

After finishing their report, the two left the archbishop’s office.

“Brother!”

As soon as they came out into the hallway, Lilia almost hugged Galen. Galen almost fell over from the surprise attack.

“Thank you so much! I never thought I would be receiving teachings from the Archbishop!”

“What, what did I do?”

“Brother, you brought it up! I hadn’t even thought about it!

“I am grateful to His Eminence the Archbishop for offering to teach me.”

“Here it is again! This time, it’s definitely thanks to you, brother!”

It was clear that Lilia was in a very excited state, as her eyes sparkled so much that it seemed as if she had been blessed with a special blessing.

A look of burden poured down on him as if he was telling him to admit it quickly. Even though he was slightly embarrassed, Galen nodded.

“Yes, well. Let’s say that’s true.”

“Huh.”

Only then did Lilia seem satisfied and she smiled brightly as she pulled away from Galen. Judging from the way she was humming a tune, it seemed like she was in a very good mood.

Well, there was absolutely no reason for Galen to feel bad. He coughed awkwardly and quickly changed the subject.

“Anyway, let’s go. If you find a place quickly, you’ll be able to receive instruction quickly.”

“yes!”

The sun has not yet fully set.

There was no need to end the day so soon, so Galen and Lilia headed to the Mercenary Guild in Mejaia.

It wasn’t that I was looking for a request, but to get information.

It wasn’t great information, but it was easy to get miscellaneous information that you didn’t know who to ask for by paying money at the Mercenary Guild.

“Would you like me to assign a guide?”

“please.”

The man Galen found was the most trusted broker in the city.

It was a little late to go, but money is the key.

In the first place, there was no way a mere broker could have welcomed the golden wizard and bishop duo just because it was a little past business hours.

“So, you want to rent a house?”

“Just two months, for now.”

Galen stated his requirements.

“A wizard… I don’t think we can expect much. Is there a house where a warrior lives? I’d like to have a space to train within the walls. If there’s even a training ground, that would be even better.”

“If it’s a training center, how large do you think it should be?”

“The bigger the better, of course. It shouldn’t be a small yard, but at least it should be big enough for two or three people to swing their swords around freely.”

“There are a few places that come to mind. However, they are mostly a bit old… and not very suitable for a young couple’s nest….”

“···No, you said you’d be there for two months, so what kind of a safe deposit box is that?”

There were some twists and turns, but after going around to a few places the next day, I found a property that I was somewhat satisfied with.

The house was reasonably large, and although there was no separate training room, the yard was quite large, leaving it abandoned instead of an unnecessary garden.

Since it was a house for sale, it was well-maintained. As the real estate agent said, it was a little worn down, but it wasn’t a house I was going to live in for the rest of my life anyway.

Galen immediately signed a contract, agreeing to pay five gold pieces every two months.

I gave the broker a few more silver coins and he found people similar to moving companies.

The entire mansion was immediately given a thorough cleaning, and the necessary furniture, including beds, were delivered and placed in place.

As the number of people to work with increases, the work gets done proportionally faster. By spending labor costs without sparing any effort, the mansion was completely transformed in just half a day.

‘Even if it’s just for a moment, I feel quite strange······.’

As Galen watched the house change in an instant, giving off the smell of people living there, he suddenly had a thought.

Even if it was only a short stay, it was still a home, and it felt different from an inn. It was a feeling of stability.

Just a year ago, I took this feeling for granted.

‘Now that I think about it, it’s already been a year······.’

It’s the new year, and more than half of the first month of spring has passed.

It was exactly this time last year.

After Jervon died, it was the time when I first learned how to manipulate water.

If I hadn’t been attacked back then, I would probably still be living my life as a servant at Gerbon’s side without any problems.

‘That kind of life isn’t so bad… Ah, I can’t give you a definite answer.’

Galen smiled bitterly as he absentmindedly thought about it.

Even if Gerbon had been alive, wouldn’t the relationship between the five siblings have been a mess?

Although the two below were definitely superior to the three above in terms of character, they were not as skilled.

If you come from the same prestigious family and are in the same environment, the older one is generally stronger.

It can’t be helped because I’ve experienced a lot, whether it’s training or actual combat.

Of course, there are exceptions depending on talent, but unfortunately, Elisa and Gerbon’s talents were not enough to overcome the gap in time and overwhelm the three above.

So, it would probably be difficult for him to move forward in the race for the next house seat.

‘It wasn’t me who chose you, it was you who chose me, but either way, it would have been a mistake to do so. It might have been thrown away later under the pretext of eliminating competitors.’

When I think about it that way, I can’t tell you how thankful I am for having awakened the status window.

Because you have gained the ability to break free from being passively dragged along and to actively create the situation itself.

Now, if he just builds up a little more strength, he can openly go after the three siblings who sent assassins against him and no one will say anything.

Well, my life has been so hectic over the past year that I’ve lost much inspiration and my priorities have been pushed to the side.

Still, I guess I’ll have to visit you someday.

‘I hope Miss Elisa is doing well.’

As it turned out, I ended up earning a lot of money, like a hundred gold coins, but it wasn’t a big deal.

However, this does not mean that a hundred gold pieces were objectively a small amount of money, nor did it dilute the kind heart of Elisa who had taken care of Galen at the time.

Wouldn’t it be okay to repay the debt owed to me by stepping on the three siblings? I wonder if there will be any trouble in the meantime―

“What are you thinking about?”

“Ugh?!”

Suddenly, Lilia’s face appeared right in front of his nose. Galen was startled.

“Oh, no.”

“I heard there’s no answer even if I call.”

“I guess I was lost in thought for a moment.”

“So what I was asking was, what are you thinking so deeply about?”

When I saw Lilia asking with innocent eyes, I felt a pang of guilt. Even if it wasn’t in a romantic sense, it was probably because he was thinking about another woman.

Galen, who had blown away the Oceanis family by shaking his head, naturally changed the subject.

“I was just reminiscing for a moment. Anyway, what’s up?”

“Oh, it seems like we’re almost done organizing. Should we bring the Archbishop over soon?”

“Is that so?”

“I told you to have a housewarming party! Teaching as a gift!”

Galen nodded in agreement to Lilia’s expectant words.

“I’m curious too. How much are the jewels?”