This is the reception room of the royal castle.
King Rex, Duke Eric, Prime Minister Magna, Vice-Admiral Dime, and Frontier Count Garum are sitting around the table.
'So, Dime. How did the battle between the Tijuana Knight Commander and Cain go the other day?
First King Rex opens his mouth and asks the dime.
''Ha. The Commander was fighting with only physical strengthening until the middle of the fight, but halfway through, he wore his signature wind and wielded even faster sword techniques, but he was still able to handle Lord Cain with ease.
King Rex sighs.
''At five years old, you have the strength to be that strong in this class .... I don't know what's going to happen next. --Garm, how is it that you are your own child?
''It seems that he sneaked out of his room and went to hunt in the forest of demons. It seems that he also killed that red dragon in the hall of the mansion all by himself, and when I saw that, I almost fainted, as expected.
Everyone nodded.
''That's an SS-class demon, and it's a hell of a kid to take it down by himself.
King Rex seems to feel the same way.
Dime begins to speak as he remembers.
'Come to think of it, I asked Lord Cain if you are a brave man or an apostle of God? My body was reacting to the question.
""What ""!!!!"
Everyone is surprised.
'Well, you don't think he could be a hero or an apostle?
'I asked Cain to show me his status the other day, but he refused. Maybe there's something going on here.
Garum also says, as he remembers.
'We can try. Show me the 'thing'.
Prime Minister Magna begins to speak.
'That' or .... Maybe I can tell if you're brave by letting you see it.
King Rex nodded.
"Go get Cain right away, I'll get that thing ready for you.
◇ ◇ ◇.
King Rex is seated in the usual reception room, led by King Rex, Duke Eric, Vizier Magna, Count Garum of the Frontier, and Deputy Knight Commander Dime. In the middle sits Cain.
''Your Majesty, I have come here at your invitation. Your father is here as well, how are you today? As for the glass, it's not ready yet, so I was hoping you could wait a little while longer.
Cain was getting used to this situation of being surrounded by the eminent faces of the country that he had seen so often in recent years, unafraid of them.
''Cain, I have something I want you to see. Bring out the Magna.
He took out something carefully wrapped, and what came out when he opened it was a book.
On the cover, it said 'The Imperial Grade Magic Book (・・・・・)'.
It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It is said to have been written by the first master and has been carefully preserved for generations.
His Majesty explained.
''An imperial grade magic book? Can you show me this?
Looking at the court magician's stacks, there were only magic books up to the super grade.
For the first time, an even higher imperial grade book was placed in front of him, there was no way he wouldn't be interested in it.
''Mm, Cain, you can have a look.''
With that, he holds out a book.
As I flipped through the pages, I found the names and effects of the imperial class magic. In Japanese (...).
As it was a new magic book, Cain had forgotten about it. The fact that it was written in Japanese, so it was strange to be able to read it normally.
'--I knew it would be: ...'
King Rex mutters. Everyone else is silent.
Cain looks up from his book and tilts his head to look at His Majesty.
'That book, Cain, we can't read it. Do you know why?
Cain takes another look at the book.
It's true that you can read what it says, because what it says is in Japanese (...).
'Ah, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
Cain seemed to understand.
As it was, he crashed out of his chair and put his hands on the floor.
"Sit down, Cain, first of all. "Sit down, Cain, first of all," he said, "that is a book left to me by the first king. I know from the legends that it was written in the Japanese language and that it is an 'imperial grade magic book', but no one can read what's inside.
Cain sits back in his chair with a resigned look on his face.
'Cain, I ask again. Who are you?
His Majesty looks straight at Cain with a straight stare. So does Garum.
''--Okay ... I'll be honest with you. However, could you please keep it to the people here for now?
Cain replied, resignedly.
Everyone nodded.
'I am definitely a son of Garum. I am certain of that. However, I have memories of my previous life. And of a different world. That different world was - the same country as the first king. The name of that country is 'Nihon.'
「「「「...」」」」
A little silence dominates the scene.
'I knew it wasn't a normal five year old, but I didn't remember being in the same country as the First Lord.
Your Majesty is convinced.
'Ho, are you sure it's me and Sarah's child? Are you sure about that?
Garum asks with concern.
'Yes, I am sure. I was told by Lord Lime, God of Life, at my baptism when I was five years old.'
「「「「 You met with God? 」」」」
We are all surprised. We don't usually get to meet God. Even in the church, the saintly class receives oracles, but never in person.
Cain explained, regretting that he had done it again.
'... Yes. At baptism and at church services. I also met with the seven gods.
Cain speaks honestly because he's almost exposed.
'All seven gods or .... Is that why you said you couldn't show Garum your status?
His Majesty asks.
'Yes, and that has had an effect on me. Because I was unable to show you my titles, my abilities, and my blessings.'
Then may I see it again? We'll keep it between us, of course.
... Yes.
Cain chanted the magic as if he had given up.
'Status open.'
"Status.
[Name] Cain von Silford.
Race]Human race [Gender]Male [Age]Five years old
Title] Third son of a frontier earl, reincarnated, apostle of God, natural enemy of the forest of demons, destroyer of nature, slayer of dragons, favored by the gods.
Level] 298.
Strength: 5,857,240/5,857,240
[Magic] 102, 643, 240/102, 643, 240
[Ability] SSS.
Muscle strength SSS
Physical strength SSS
Intelligence, SSS.
Agility SSS
Magic Power, SSS.
[Magic]
Creation magic Lv.10
Fire magic Lv.10
Wind magic Lv.10
Water magic Lv.10
Earth magic Lv.10
Light magic Lv.10
dark magic Lv.10
Space-time magic Lv.10
Living Magic
combined magic
[Skills]
Appraisal Lv.10
Item Box Lv.10
Martial arts Lv.10
Martial arts Lv.10
Physical resistance Lv.10
Resistance to magic Lv.10
Blessing.
Blessing of the God of Creation Lv.10
Blessing of the God of Life Lv.10
Blessing of the Magic God Lv.10
Blessing of the Earth God Lv.10
Blessing of the Warrior God Lv.10
Blessing of the God of Skill Lv.10
Blessing of the God of Commerce Lv.10
「「「「...」」」」
When everyone saw the status, they were immensely disappointed. Time passed without anyone saying a word.
A few minutes passed and the first person to move was King Rex.
''Well, I didn't expect that there was a level 5 or higher in God's blessing. Cain, is what it says true? When that happens, the whole country, and indeed the whole world, will have to bend the knee to you. Of course, as a king, so will I. When it comes to the Messenger of God, he is ranked higher than anyone else.
King Rex says emphatically.
'Your Majesty, if you can, please remain the same. I am the son of Garum, and I am only five years old.'
As Cain, he would have preferred the relationship as it was now if possible.
'... Okay, thanks. I think now I understand why you do substandard things.
It was King Rex who was convinced.
'Will you help this country if something happens in the future?'
King Rex looked straight at Cain.
''I am the Baron of the Kingdom of Esfort. I like this country, and I have His Royal Highness Princess Telestia, Mistress Silk, and my family, so I intend to protect them. Though I need to correct my mistakes.''
Cain answers honestly.
King Rex sighs with relief.
I should be elevated to the rank of duke, but this is a secret. It is a secret," he says, "but this is a matter of secrecy. From now on, you will be promoted to the rank of nobleman when the time comes. There are some people who will nag you if you are only a baron.
The Marquis of Corzino comes to mind in Cain's mind, and he smiles bitterly.
'I will not allow you to speak of this day. Anyone, including your family, is not allowed to talk about it. You all understand.
All of them take the vassal's courtesy to King Rex's strict order.
''I was sad when they told me I couldn't show you my status, but this status makes sense. Cain, I'm sorry.
Garum looks at me with a smile, too.
It was the day that Cain's secret was revealed at the age of five.