324 Influence of birth

Congratulations, Bishop Paul.

"I'm not Bishop Paul, Ars."

"What about it?"

"From now on, I will be called Saint Paul or Archbishop Paul."

"Oh, so you were appointed Archbishop by the church. But didn't you really have to go up to a level where you could perform a purification ritual to become an Archbishop?

"Exactly. This time, I was specifically named Archbishop by being certified as a saint. But, as Ars says, I cannot perform the ritual of cleansing. Therefore, there will be no transfer to the center and we will continue to assemble the church in Fontana territory."

"I see. Well, it feels weird whether you're here or being replaced by Archbishop Paul, who wasn't Bishop Paul now. I'd appreciate that."

"That's right. I want to continue to have a good relationship with you, Ars. So I want to ask you something."

"Can I ask you something? What is it, Archbishop Paul? I'll listen to anything I can hear for the Archbishop's inauguration now."

"You just said anything, right?

"Eh, ah, no. Well, to the best of my ability."

"So, can you tell me about the Vulcan fortification you did to the Knights of Fontana?

"... that enhancement? Indeed, it has raised my rank and that of a knight. However, I have confirmed that there is no effect on the body in the short term, but I still don't know what kind of effect it will have in the long term. Do you need to take that risk?

"That's right. It may indeed be. However, if I were to continue to take a position in the church, I would need to step into some danger. Besides, are you applying that technique to your own body? Then it doesn't matter. I came here because I've been involved with a man named Ars. If you don't get poisoned, I'll tell you to go to the plate."

... eh, does that mean I'm poisoned?

I wish you could at least say it like that.

Well, look.

Somehow, Archbishop Paul took care of me.

And the Archbishop really holds a high position.

Normally, we wouldn't even be able to meet easily.

The Archbishop of the Central Office I called Fontana earlier had Archbishop Paul speak up, pay a large sum of money, and I was responsible for all the travel and lodging expenses.

Still, you just came because the schedule was empty, and sometimes the schedule is filled a few years away.

If someone called such a busy archbishop is in Fontana territory and can meet with us relatively easily, it is a fact that it is also helpful to us.

Therefore, I did not hesitate to embed the Shizukuishi Magic Stone in the abdomen of Archbishop Paulo.

The effect of this magic stone's internal battery has really raised Archbishop Paul's rank to that of Archbishop nominally.

I was able to use the spell Purification , which is used for the purification ritual.

Magic that prevents and purifies the filth of the immortal.

Whenever this happens, it will be fine if the Immortal Bone Dragon appears again.

No, you don't have to come again, if you can.

"Yes, so I became the true Archbishop of Paul, who was able to perform the ritual of purity. So, I have something I need for now, but do you know what it is?

"... that's right. There are many things you may need, but it is still a new church, Ars. Here, the church in the city of Fontana is also historic, but it is a fact that the status of the archbishop is a little less formal. I think the Archbishop needs a proper church."

"Yes, that's correct. Paine is right. Therefore, the city of Fontana also needs to be redeveloped by building more walls. You're going to build a big church."

"If we build a new church, will it be Ars' turn again?

"No, my magic isn't so versatile. Besides, I don't even know how to build a church that preserves its traditional format. I will contact Leon and call someone with expertise from the King's Land."

"I see. I'm sure that's better. Even if the Archbishop tells me later that I don't deserve it, it's hard to rebuild it."

That's what I'm talking about, but there's something wrong with it.

"Issue? What is the problem, Ars?

"Archbishop Paul wants to introduce the stained glass in Barca Castle to the cathedral. If that's all I can do, I can help you magically. But then this castle of Fontana will be a problem. As it stands, the biggest and most prominent building in the city of Fontana will be a church, not a castle of the Fontana family."

"That's probably true. But then you're going to rebuild this castle? It's going to be a lot of work."

"Well, there are aspects of large-scale architecture that can create jobs, so that's fine. Also, it's going to cost money, including condiments."

In the world, it seems we have to make it look that good when we're born.

Even if Archbishop Paul had said otherwise, this became a decision that could not be overturned by the construction of a new church, as complaints came from church officials.

Well, it's true that even though I was an archbishop, I was certified as a saint, so I guess I can't do what I've always done.

The cost of building a cathedral, of course, is borne by the church side, so many more people will benefit from it than hiring people to build a building.

The earthquake will help those who have gathered in the city of Fontana.

However, even the residence of the Fontana family had to be changed.

This has nothing to do with the church, and we have to pay for it ourselves.

It is quite painful for the Fontana territory, which had to take measures to keep tax revenues down for several years due to the earthquake.

But we have to.

If I don't renovate the castle on my behalf, they may accuse me of trying to destroy my lord, Garold.

So I started building a new castle again.