225 - - Art. 225 Persuasion of Enthusiasm

"You people, value your lives!"

Tracy's face was serious as she stopped us with such strong words.

"Is your life ......?"

"A pilgrimage is not just a journey. Pilgrimages, once sacred, are now used by the followers of various gods to fight for power. You will be seriously injured if you take it lightly.

Tracy looks bitter at her own words.

Well, it sounds like you're in for a rude awakening on your pilgrimage.

Well, it's unforgivable for a decent believer to let a sacred ritual be used for power struggles.

But it was true that Tracy's words conveyed that she was seriously concerned about our safety.

But I can't just back down when she says something like that.

After all, it's our job.

But we still want to participate in the pilgrimage!

When I told her that I still intended to join the pilgrimage, she raised her eyebrows in annoyance.

"......Why are you so eager to go on the pilgrimage?　Is there a reason for that?"

"Well, that's ......."

Oh, no, I don't have a good excuse when it comes to reasons.

Hmmm, what's a good way to answer that?

And that's when it happened. Suddenly Mr. Gyro came forward.

"Of course it's because I want to help you!

"Ja......Janice......chan."

"You want to help us?"

I wasn't the only one surprised; Tracy was as well.

"That's right. We heard that the church in the Holy City was in trouble, so we came to help. If someone is in trouble, we help them. Isn't that obvious?"

"Is that ...... why you ......?"

That's reason enough to help someone.

That's great, Gyro.

He's so great at taking things for granted.

Tracy was surprised with her mouth open, as if she didn't expect to be told such an obvious thing.

"Yes, that's right. All of God's teachings tell us to help those in need, no matter which denomination we belong to.

Mr. Norbu also followed Mr. Gyro from the perspective of a human being who can be used by God to support him.

"......"

I don't know, did I convince you?

"Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

and all of a sudden Tracy started to cry hysterically.

"What?

What's going on?　Why is she crying?

The surrounding congregation was looking at us from a distance, rolling their eyes, wondering what was going on all of a sudden.

I mean, don't just look at me, help me!

"Oh, my God, what a good group of kids!"

"What?"

"Lord God!　I'm so excited, I can't believe what I'm seeing!

"Uh, let's see... ......"

Well, it looks like he was so moved that he just started crying.

Oh, I'm so surprised.

"I understand your enthusiasm!　I will ask the head of the temple to allow you to join us on our pilgrimage!"

As soon as she said that, Tracy got up and ran as fast as she could to the back of the temple.

"There she goes!"

And then he came right back with someone on his back.

You're a surprisingly powerful person, Tracy.

"Temple master, these are the girls. They are the ones who asked me to go on this pilgrimage for the Lord God.

As Tracy told me this, an old lady with pure white hair stepped down on the ground.

She looked quite old and came to us with a wobbly body.

"I never thought there would be a member of the congregation who would lend his strength for the temple in the Holy City," she said. The world is a wonderful place to live with such pious daughters.

When the head of the temple sees us, he folds his hands into a holy seal and begins to worship us.

I mean, why is he looking at us and worshipping us?

"No, no, I didn't mean anything serious.

But you know, the pilgrimage is really dangerous and difficult.

The head of the temple is a bit of a snob," says the temple director.

His eyes look just as concerned as Tracy's, and you can tell that he is really worried about us.

Just by looking at these two, I can tell that the main temple in the Holy City is run by honest people.

"I hear you. But still ...... we want to help the Lord God's Temple in the Holy City."

"Well, well, well, what sweet girls you really are. ......"

I'm sorry, she's not really my daughter.

Really!　Truly, Your Holiness!　These days, believers don't go all the way to the Holy City to pray, and there were no nobles who wanted to help the temple in the Holy City!　These girls were willing to take the risk and join us on the pilgrimage...!"

Ms. Tracy is so moved that she hugs the temple head and begins to weep.

She really has a strong reaction.

"The determination of these girls is real. They are determined to make the pilgrimage no matter what we do to stop them!　It's a wonderful faith!"

Oh, I'm sorry. I don't have any religious beliefs at all. I'm just doing my job.

Well, I won't tell you that because it would get complicated.

"I see. ...... so much. ......"

After Tracy's persuasion, the temple director frowns and worries.

"I understand. If you are so determined, I will accept your participation.

"Thank you very much. ......"

"Thank you, Temple Director!"

I think Tracy is more pleased than we are that we were allowed to participate.

"We can't offer you much hospitality, but you are welcome to use the temple rooms while you are in the Holy City. We have plenty of extra rooms now that the congregation is all gone."

The head of the temple laughs and says, "Hohoho," but that's no laughing matter, is it?

"Oh, thank you very much."

Anyway, we thank the people of the temple of the Lord God for accepting us.

Tracy led us to the back of the temple, to the living space of the congregation.

You can have this room!　It's a little dusty and I need to open the window to clean it, so wait a minute."

"Oh, cleaning kuraibo, we'll take care of it."

Tracy was about to run out to get her cleaning supplies, but I hurried to stop her.

At this rate, I'm going to have to do everything myself, even if I have to bite the hand that feeds me.

"Oh, yeah?　I feel bad for our guest. Brooms and rags are in the cupboard over there. The well is in the backyard through the passageway over there.

Yes, I understand.

I'll be in the cathedral with the congregation, so if you have any problems, please ask me.

Thank you for everything.

I thanked her again, and Tracy told me not to worry about it and left for the church.

Well then, let's first clean the room we will be living in.

"The Cleaning Room".

The cleaning magic removes pride and dirt from the room and collects them in one place, then throws them in the trash.

"Okay, the cleaning is done."

"You've just performed a very high level of magic for nothing."

No, no, it's not much magic.

"Anyway, I guess we can safely join the pilgrimage now."

After securing our base, we decided to discuss our future plans.

"Well, it's not a bad first step, is it?

"So, what are you going to do now?"

Mr. Gyro raises his hand.

"What's going to happen now?"

"You still have a few more days before your pilgrimage begins, don't you?　You don't have time to dawdle, do you?"

Uh, sure. We still have about a week to spare.

Phoca says that there are still many skilled people who have been called to other temples from all over the country.

At the same time, preparations are being made for the pilgrimage.

If that's the case, we'd better do something too.

"As adventurers, we don't want to be too conspicuous when we receive requests.

"Besides, it would be bad in case the request is delayed and I can't join the pilgrimage."

Liliela and Mina have suggested that I should not accept the request as an adventurer.

They certainly have a valid point.

Our rivals would see our moves, and it would be a complete disaster if we could not make it to the pilgrimage in time.

How about helping at the temple?

Mr. Norbu was the next to offer his opinion.

"Well, that's about it. It's better to have their trust."

It seems that no one disagrees with Mr. Nolbu's opinion.

"Okay, then, let's go help the temple!"

Now, let's go earn the trust of Tracy and the others!