Raising Paladins

Episode 20. I didn’t know the priest (3)

“What is that… … !”

An incredible sight.

Merchants stared at the knife as if their eyes would fall out.

Even the workers whose legs were caught in the spokes.

Forgetting his own dangerous situation and showing a surprised expression, I could see what a great job Carl had done.

“First of all, you have to look for people. Please move quickly.”

“Yeah, right! Get Terrence out first!”

Merchants run in panting.

Thanks to the lifting of the half-buried wheel in the mud, the worker’s legs were also pulled out.

Then Brand, the leader of the procession, shouted.

“Get a spare wheel! If you don’t change it now, you’ll ruin the uphill journey today! hurry!”

“yep! going!”

Once a person is saved, the merchants move skillfully.

It seemed that his head was spinning tight as his mind, which had been seized with fear for a moment, was released.

Because before the shouting was over, a big wheel was already rolling from the other side.

Tick-tap, snap-tack!

The procession must have had carpentry in case of this, and the broken wheel was quickly replaced.

Thinking it would be okay now, Carl slowly lowered his hand holding the cart.

thud!

After that fuss went away once.

Brand approached Carl.

“excuse me… … Come to think of it, I haven’t even gotten a full name yet. Oh, I’m a little excited… … .”

– Who are you to escort the procession alone? Are you crazy!?

Let’s see the knife, the brand that I shouted at first.

Without even checking what kind of person he was, he started shouting at me.

It was natural to be ashamed.

said Carl to Brand, who blushed.

“it’s okay. It’s completely understandable.”

“Thank you for thinking so. For us merchants, the income of the year is determined by this transportation at the end of the year… … By the way, where did the hero come from?”

warrior?

Carl smiled inwardly at the title he hadn’t heard in a while.

‘I used to hear that title often in rural villages.’

The youngest Cardinal of the Sun Temple and Paladin of the Supreme Dawn.

However, in the outskirts of the empire, where news from the capital city did not reach, there were often people who did not know the sword.

Because there is bound to be a village deep in the mountains where people live without knowing about the war.

Once Carlos heard that the undead had arisen somewhere, he ran to it regardless of whether it was a city or a rural village.

Thanks to this, after extermination of the undead in the village, the old people and young boys and girls in the village would often hear that he was a warrior.

With eyes full of envy.

-When I grow up, I will become a great priest like the warrior!

– A priestess who heals the wounded and sick! then… … You can hang out with a cool person like the warrior, right?

-You are such a great person, hee hee hee hee, you saved our village!

Compliments of people’s warmth.

To Carl, that warmth was much better than the honor of being a paladin.

At that moment, Brand was looking at Carl.

“I am not worthy of being a warrior. I am an apprentice priest of the Temple of Dawn.”

“You are a priest! I don’t even know the priest… … sorry. I call it a brand. I’m lacking, but I’m in charge of the captain of this procession. and… … .”

Brand, who was talking, suddenly bowed his head.

It’s so deep that your forehead touches the ground!

“Why are you like this?”

It is too much to be greeted like this just because I took the wagon for a while.

Carl quickly raised him up.

Brand said with tears in his eyes.

“Thank you for saving my son. The stupid guy who just got caught in the spokes is my junior, to my shame. It’s Terrence.”

“ah… … .”

Only then did Carl learn the reason for the greeting.

The brand spoke.

“I’m not blessed, so I only have one child. If that guy’s legs were broken and he became a half asshole… … I probably couldn’t go back to my wife with a normal face. Thank you very much, priest!”

“thank you! Priestess!”

“If he is the son of Brand, he is the son of all of us. thank you!”

Before I knew it, dozens of merchants all came and bowed their heads.

No one showed any pretense.

I could feel that everyone really cared for this young man named Terrence.

‘They’re good people.’

Having money or not, having high or low status, is much more important than anything else.

In the world where people live, there must be affection among people.

To Karl, all the merchants who took part in the procession, the fruit vendors in Meirium, all felt like one family.

If you made a mistake earlier, the entire wagon could be crushed and people nearby could be seriously injured.

However, both of you threw your body without hesitation and handled the wagon.

There were even people who supported the wagon with their backs.

Compared to those merchants, Carl just used his divine power to help out a bit.

“Everyone raise your head. I just did what I had to do as a priest.”

“Oh oh-“

Brands and merchants exchanged glances and nodded.

“As expected, the view of the priest is different.”

“The priesthood is not for everyone! cancer!”

“Oh, it was very dangerous! But that priest is a pak! As I did so, the wagon that had collapsed flashed!”

Merchants praising his bravery with swords in front of them!

Carl, a little embarrassed for some reason, cleared his throat and cleared his throat.

“Hmmm.”

“What are you going to say?”

The expressions of the merchants have changed 180 degrees from the first time they met!

They were faces that seemed like something big would happen if they didn’t have a knife.

This was especially the case with the brands my son helped.

“Wouldn’t it be nice if the procession was delayed? There will be a fixed travel time, so how about leaving soon?”

“Oh, that too! Everyone, get ready! Take the priest to the front carriage! I mean, prepare for the seat of honor!”

“All right!”

Carl, the brand, and the voices of the people continued naturally.

The merchants, who almost had a big accident before they even set off, but escaped the crisis thanks to the knife, were very energetic.

Like most people who do rough work, they believe in many superstitions about bad omens before departure.

However, since Carl had resolved the ominous sign at once, morale could not be lifted.

“I… … I’m here to say thanks. priest.”

Then, Terrence came over after giving first aid.

Fortunately, his legs were intact, probably because Carl helped him in time.

Terrence bowed his head deeply, like his father.

“It was nothing. Get up quickly.”

“I will definitely repay this favor someday.”

“As you like.”

f*ck!

Brand suddenly slapped Terence in the back of the head.

“evil! Why are you hitting me?”

“men and horses! Be careful! How many times has Dad told you there’s always a danger in the upper row? If it wasn’t for the priest today, you would have become a real idiot. If the four unpopular guys lose their legs, it’s like getting married, so how am I going to see my ancestors when I die? I couldn’t even confess to Merilda.”

“Me, why are you talking about Merylda all of a sudden!”

“I just mean be careful! If you were like me, would you want to marry a half asshole as your husband?”

“Kek… … .”

Terrence, his face red, scratched the back of his head.

Then the people who were listening around burst into laughter.

“Wahhahahahaha!”

“Have you not confessed yet? To Merylda?”

“That fledgling boy! Still, I’m not sick, so there is still hope! Cheer up, Terrence!”

“It’s not the legs, it’s the face, the face… … .”

People teased him a lot, but Terrence only scratched his head as if he was used to it.

Terrence suddenly asked with a puzzled face.

“By the way, priest, what the hell did you do? It was a really great power… … .”

Terrence runs the knife up and down.

Because he was homeless, he is very skinny, so he doesn’t look very strong.

To be honest, a skinny body that would die if it just fell down while walking.

Of course, I did hardcore training for the past few days, so my muscles got a little tight.

Still, a body that has been rotting for nearly 20 years (?) doesn’t change drastically with a few days of training.

Terrence’s suspicions were valid.

“Come to think of it… … Where does that body come from?”

Not only Terrence, but also Brand and the people around him looked this way.

It’s a very difficult situation for Carl.

‘People don’t know about the existence of divine power.’

200 years ago, everyone would have agreed.

It’s not uncommon to see battle priests amplify muscle strength with divine power.

But what about now?

No one except the sword can handle the divine power.

The brute strength that Carl showed earlier was like a miracle to the merchants.

‘Still, there’s no need to panic.’

How should I explain this situation?

If it had been right after reincarnation, he might have had such concerns.

However, Carl had already flexibly escaped from a similar situation.

“God gave me strength.”

“Is it God?”

“yes. The sun god does not see a lamb in danger. He gave power to me, a priest who happened to be nearby. That’s how Terrence was saved. Where can I get such strength from such a skinny person? It’s all God’s grace.”

“Ohhh… … .”

Brands and merchants nodded their heads saying yes.

Even to them, it was hard to believe if it wasn’t God’s providence.

A knife that seems like it can’t even cut firewood lifts that big wagon?

It was also loaded with fruit, so it was twice as heavy as usual.

This could be called a miracle from God.

“They said that the Temple of Dawn was all ruined, but it must have been a rumor.”

“that’s right. With such a great priest, how could he be ruined?”

“I wonder if I should go to the temple at this point too… … .”

The story of the Temple of Dawn quickly spread among merchants and workers.

One miracle (?) like this is much more effective than a lengthy propaganda message or a preacher’s tongue!

It seemed that they had secured some future members of the Dawning Church today.

‘Huh, it would be nice to visit half of these temples. If each person only donates 1 cron, how much is that? As the number of believers increases, so does the donation… … .’

Oh!

After thinking about it for a moment, Carl quickly shook his head.

Believers should never be viewed as walking moneybags.

Devotees visiting the temple must be treated with sincerity.

However, I suddenly had a different idea.

‘No, I just saved that kid named Terrence, didn’t I? Wouldn’t it be okay to accept a donation? It’s not like I’m going to take it by force.’

The knife glanced up at the sun in the sky.

He quickly averted the sun’s gaze.

“It’s big, anyway, it’s God’s exercise, so you just have to know it that way. And God also said this.”

“what… … ?”

“He told me to properly escort your fruit shipment today with the power of God. He came to me while I was asleep and gave me directions like this.”

rustle.

Carl held out the crude schematics he got from Daryl last night.

Brand looked at it for a moment, then nodded.

“Oh, this is pretty similar to the route our convoy was going to take. If you go this way, at least you won’t encounter the bandits in the field. Scavengers might appear, but seeing the priest’s power just now, that’s about it… … I think escorting it alone would be sufficient. Isn’t that right, gentlemen?”

“Right! Even if Hanson comes in person, he won’t be able to show you that kind of power!”

“It’s strong!”

“It is truly a miracle of God that a person seeing it for the first time knows the way to go up!”

Merchants have come to believe that a pumpkin is a watermelon when it comes to Carl’s words!

Looking at them, Carl smiled happily.

‘Now then, shall we go collect the money?’