Chapter Twenty eight : Conclusion To The Boss Battle And Negotiation With The Pope 2
Incidentally, I thought of getting the cane and necklace appraised at the Adventurer's Guild but I had no idea who the items belonged to in the first place so I decided to ask Katria-san.
" … Why did you do something so reckless?" Eh the usual warm fuzzy aura had disappeared?
"I didn't intend to be reckless. I had no idea that thing was there, let alone that magic could not be used there. nobody told me that."
" … You didn't receive any prior explanation?"
"Yeah. It is only the 11th day since I've been assigned here and it is the job of an exorcist to dive into the labyrinth."
"That is … right. Erm do you have time after this?"
"Yeah. I'm feeling tired today so I planned to go back anyway."
"If that's the case I have somewhere I would like to go together with you. Do you mind accompanying me?"
"Yeah. Sure."
"Well for the today's points, it is 108,914P." Eh?
"Erm, I feel that the digits are wrong?"
"Nope, it is correct."
"Is that so." So that was a bonus character after all.
"Oh yeah you said you had something you wanted to show me?"
"Yeah. I could not appraise it at that moment so I used purification on the equipment left behind by the Wight after it disappeared after I defeated it."
As I spoke while taking back my card, immediately Katria-san's face was right in front of me.
"Show it to me!!" I found that it was really scary to be face-to-face with a beauty.
"Th … then firstly it is this robe. Next is this necklace and lastly this cane."
I slowly and carefully handed the items one by one to the counter.
" … Put those back into your bag and come with me immediately."
The next instant, the usually inactive Katria jumped over the counter and flew towards the elevator.
"Hurry!!"
"Yes."
I had not digested the situation and just chased after Katria-san.
"Oh, isn't it Katria-san and Lucien-dono.
Where are you two going in such a hurry?"
Although Jordo-san directed a question towards us "Jordo-san we are currently busy. Excuse us." A slightly blue-faced Jordo-san gave way to us.
"I'm sorry. I do not understand the current situation as well." I only told him that and continued to chase after Katria-san.
I was seized with uneasiness as I walked. That's because a little while ago I entered an elevator I thought to be forever unrelated to me which was off-limits to all except for related personal.
Passing by the area for priest knights and paladin, the elevator rose beyond the area for priests and for bishops above them and for cardinals above them. (TL: For now the church hierarchy is Cleric → Priest → Bishop → Cardinal →Archbishop → Pope. Don't know if priest knights and paladins are within the same hierarchy.)
This was absolutely something that I would not ride usually and definitely something that I should not ride.
During this time Katria-san didn't say a single word. She just kept walking towards her destination, we once again rode down an elevator to stop in front of a room designated for the Pope which was above the Archbishop in rank.
Katria-san knocked "Your holiness, this is Katria. I wish for you to examine a matter of great urgency."
"Permission granted. Enter."
Although there were many maids present, they did not look at her, instead they directed puzzled and dull gazes at me.
Just like those that often appear in stories, something separated the audience, making it such that the Pope's face was not visible from where I stood.
"Welcome Katria. I do not know the other person, what did you come for?" The owner of the voice sounded young, and was surprisingly a woman's voice which sounded mysterious.
"Yes. This person is the new exorcist who inherited the responsibility of the exorcist the other day. He entered the labyrinth as per his responsibility and has defeated a tremendous number of undead."
"Hoh. But I doubt that is all?"
"Yes. Today he fought with a Wight in the main room at the tenth floor. He was caught unaware and even had his magic sealed. And he splendidly brought back the equipment that the Wight had. Upon appraisal, I came here to make sure that it was not a false report." This didn't seemed like the usual Katria-san.
"Ok. I permit a direct answer. What is your name?"
"I am Lucien."
"Well then Lucien. Take out the equipment you brought back."
"Yes. However, since there was a possibility that there is a curse, I had activated purification magic. Please be understanding regarding that."
"Ok."
I passed the three items to the maid that came to my side.
" … I thought it was impossible, but it really is. Isn't this very robe Ozanario's Robe that had went missing 12 years ago. And the Necklace of Spirits and Cane of Magic Disruption. You've done well to bring them back."
Somehow aren't they all great rare items?
"The Necklace of Spirits has the effect of halving all magical power consumed when using magic, the Cane of Magic Disruption not only spreads your own magic power and disturbs others from using magic as long as it is in a narrow space, it is a powerful cane that can trigger powerful magic by gathering the diffused magical power."
What's with that cheat weapon.
"I would like to have these items."
It was probably absolutely impossible to refuse this. That's because the person beside me won't refuse. 『Bin Bin』 She was emanating such an aura. Okay then. From here on I'll fire up my acting skills cultivated from business.
"I imagine you feel fond of the items. They even have such amazing capabilities. It is even to the extent of no matter how much it would cost to get them. I understand. I will yield."
"Ok. Thanks for the trouble."
"It is for you the Pope. However, I have an impolite wish. The truth is I am troubled by the small capacity of my magic bag during my explorations. Because of that, could I request for one that can hold many items?"
"Oh, do not fret about such a thing. Instead of a magic bag, I'll give you a magic bag (backpack).
The insides of the bag is a different space so it stops the progression of time. In addition you will know whatever is within the bag, and the capacity is about the size of this room. (TL: Basically I think his current magic bag is the type of sling bag you see all around, and the Pope is offering him a travelling backpack size bag. I will continue to use magic bag to refer to it.)
"Is it okay for me to have such a thing?" I mean this room is up to thirty tatami mat sized. … I understand. It was the Pope who made that bag. If not such a thing would not normally be given.
"It is fine. In fact this helps me even more. Also, if you encounter anything else when you dive into the labyrinth come here along with Katria. Take the reward. Katria will pass you the magic bag tomorrow. Take it. I am indebted to you. Well then that is all."
Katria-san and I exited with our heads lowered.
"Lucien-Kun you have guts."
"Eh? Is that so? But I was considerably tense?"
"Really? Normally you wouldn't be able to appear modest while requesting for compensation in front of the Pope."
" … Was I too impudent?"
"Fufufu. I think you were fine. Because you were able to appropriately discern the situation that she was so satisfied that she even gave you the magic bag. Be at ease." She told me so but I could not have a peace of mind.
We returned together to a place which I was familiar with and we bid farewell.
Thus at my very first boss fight I obtained a cheat item.