Chapter 17: All Attributes
Three days had passed since I returned from the central street.
I had decided to talk to Marcel-san about my attributes and came to the workshop. I thought it would eventually be revealed even if I kept it a secret, so it would be better to tell him from the beginning.
Besides, I don't think Marcel-san would find it creepy... probably...
Right now, we are sitting face to face in the workshop. But as I prepare to confess, I'm getting nervous and my thoughts are all jumbled up.
Maybe I should just forget about it... but Marcel-san should be fine, right? Yeah, I'll believe in that.
"So, what have you been up to today? Have you been thinking about magical tools?"
"I have been thinking about magical tools, but... before that, could you listen to me talk about my attributes?"
"Leone's attributes? If I recall correctly, it was healing attribute, right?"
"Yes, that's correct, but actually, it seems like I can use other attributes as well..."
"Other attributes...? You mean, different attributes!?"
Marcel-san stood up from his chair and shouted loudly.
Due to my nervousness, I involuntarily trembled and jumped slightly on the chair.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't angry or anything. I was just surprised."
I felt truly relieved when I heard Marcel-san's words.
That's a relief... for now, it seems he doesn't feel disgusted.
"So, what other attributes can you use?"
"Well, all of them..."
"What...?"
Marcel-san seemed to be speechless this time, frozen in shock.
It really is strange to be able to use all attributes. It's like everyone is supposed to have only one attribute, and the idea of having multiple attributes is not even considered in the Church.
So, why am I able to use them?
I think it must be because of my reincarnation, but I don't even know why I was reincarnated in the first place.
"Is it true that you can use all attributes!?"
"Yes. Shall we give it a try?"
"Please, let me try!"
Pressured by Marcel-san's intense expression, I demonstrated the use of all attributes of magic.
"To the Apostle-sama..."
Marcel-san muttered, frozen once again.
What does he mean by Apostle-sama? Hey, Marcel-san, don't just freeze like that, tell me~
"Marcel-san. Marcel-san! Marcel-san!!"
"Huh!? My apologies, Apostle-sama."
"I'm Leon! I'm not an Apostle-sama."
"But, using all attributes..."
"Just calm down. I'm Leon."
After that, Marcel-san was confused for a while, but he finally seemed to have settled down.
"I apologize for losing composure. I thought only the Apostle-sama could use all attributes, so I became confused."
"What is this Apostle-sama?"
"The Apostle-sama is a person sent by God, capable of using all attributes and possessing various knowledge. There are records that Apostle-sama existed hundreds of years ago."
"So such history remains."
Yes. Since that history, not only all attributes, but no one has appeared who can use two or more attributes. That's why I thought you were the Apostle-sama, but are you really different?"
Is there such an existence... Am I an Apostle-sama?
I can use all attributes, and I'm a reincarnator, so I have various knowledge.
But I don't know about God, and my knowledge is only partial. Besides, isn't an Apostle-sama someone who has met God?
If that's the case, I'm not an Apostle-sama. I don't know anything about God.
"I haven't been sent by God, and I'm not an apostle."
"Oh, is that so? Well, I thought that if another apostle appeared, people's faith would also increase."
"Faith, huh?"
"Yeah, in this world, we believe in Lady Michirine, but it's been hundreds of years since the last apostle appeared, and there aren't many people left with faith. I think we should have more faith, though."
So, the god of this world is called Lady Michirine. I remember the statue in the church was of a goddess, so the god in this world is a woman.
In other words, Marcel-san was a person with strong faith. I prefer to have weak religious power...
"How much power does the church have now?"
"At present, the church has almost no power. It's completely state-run, and most of the workers are employed by the government."
"I see."
So, the church in this world is state-run! That means the church is just a name for a facility.
That's a relief. With this, the possibility of conflicts between religion and politics, or any troublesome issues, is practically nonexistent.
"I'm not an apostle, so I can't increase people's faith."
"Yeah, well, that's fine. Sorry for getting off topic."
"No, I'm glad I could ask you about the church."
Marcel-san seems a little disappointed. Religion is a complicated matter, so it's better not to get involved.
"So, about my magic..."
"Yeah, if Leon isn't an apostle, how come you can use magic of all attributes?"
"I was curious about that too and wanted to ask Marcel-san. Based on history, there hasn't been anyone other than apostles who could use multiple attributes, right?"
"That's right. No one other than apostles has existed in history. I don't know why Leon can use all attributes, but it's better not to tell anyone."
"So, it's better to keep it a secret?"
"Yeah, it's better to hide it. Overwhelming power like that can be the cause of conflicts."
"When Leon gains the support of a reliable noble, it might be acceptable to reveal your abilities. However, if your abilities are disclosed recklessly, there is a possibility that other countries or dangerous nobles who seek your power will take action to acquire or eliminate you. Some desire strong power, while others seek to remove it. In the worst case, your family may become targets. It's better to keep it hidden until you obtains the power to protect your family."
Scary!! I'm still a child and don't have the power to protect my family yet. I absolutely should hide it until I gain power or encounter a trustworthy noble.
"In that case, you should never attend the Royal Academy. If your abilities are known while you're still a commoner, you'll either be treated as a slave for life or be eliminated by nobles who see you as a hindrance. However, if you become an official and gain trust before revealing your abilities, there's a possibility of becoming an aide to the king or a noble. To become a noble, graduating from the Royal Academy is necessary. Anyway, for now, you must pass the exam without fail."
I absolutely don't want to be treated like a slave for life. I might be able to escape on my own, but there are already many important people in this world that I can't abandon...
Anyway, for now, I'll enroll in the Royal Academy and keep it hidden until I become an official! Well, not just until I become an official, but until I gain power and earn trust.
"Understood! For now, I'll keep it hidden, and it'll be okay to reveal it once I gain power, right?"
"That's right, absolutely."
"Yes. I don't want to put my family in danger."
Leon and Marcel nodded at each other, looking into each other's eyes.
Marcel is truly a good person... I'm glad I consulted with him.