Living as an Unemployed in Another World

31 – 2. The Path of the Dagger (12)

12.

The writing method was a very good way to think about it. At least a few times, it was much quicker and more concise than conversations through upbringing.

As soon as I handed over the paper, he would write down with a skillful hand. Of course, if you are a knight, it is normal to have some basic culture. No, on the contrary, I wondered why I hadn’t carried paper and pen with me until now. When I asked, he hesitated a little and then made fun of the pen.

I see. I’m suddenly bored I nodded without speaking. Well, even after the misunderstanding was resolved when we first met, everyone couldn’t easily talk to each other because of their outward appearance.

A conversation in which he immediately writes down an answer when I speak. In the middle of the narrow inn room, we talked to each other around a table in the middle.

“Wait, so…… You mean a cathedral knight, right?”

Oh my God, I thought he was just a vassal of a certain territory, but he’s a cathedral knight. The more you know, the more amazing you are.

There were religions in this world too. Unlike the unclear faith where I lived, most of the clergy pursued a faith that was close to obsession, pursuing the teachings of God while giving their lives.

The reason that such faith can be established is because “Divinity has been proven” In this world. A divinity that heals people and performs miracles like magic. Divinity is the ability to physically interfere with the world. By praying to the gods, Cleric class humans gain power over criminals.

A god who proved his existence. Is there any other existence that humans can be sure to fear and look up to? Besides, there wasn’t even one such god. This world is by no means a place to worship a single god, and it is said that there are as many gods as there are ideologies. The place where they live is called a pantheon.

Of course, not all gods pursue the value of goodness, and while there are faiths that follow values that are rejected by those who believe in other gods, that is, those that are shunned from the secular world, there are faiths that pursue the value of absolute goodness that is recognized by everyone. And usually the latter is easier to call.

In the human country where I live, the doctrine of believing in the goddess of justice and order is established as the state religion. It is not that other religions such as the Mother Earth Goddess or the Ascension Church are rejected, but the number is incomparable. And speaking of knights residing in the cathedral, of course, they meant those who believed in the doctrine of God of Order.

There are around 20 of them, but the church’s only armed group that each one is said to be on par with first-class adventurers. I had heard that the symbol of a paladin was pure white armor, so it was hard to associate it immediately after seeing the scratchy, rough metal armor. Oh, is it camouflage? He showed me the church insignia, and as I stared at the armor, he went straight down to write his handwriting.

Ah, yes. I lowered my head at the sense of intimidation I felt beyond Helm. Yeah, you don’t have to dig into the details. Anyway, I know very well that I am a person in a position that I, a commoner, cannot be treated lightly.

“So you said you were chasing thieves. Is it related to the high bounty in the capital? Of course I think it’s the guard’s job.”

“…… What the hell did you steal?”

That’s right. It was a well-known fact that the church did not meddle in the affairs of the world. Moreover, especially in the case of a knight of the cathedral, who is 1/20 of that power. If such a person had a reason to chase the thief, I’d guess it was definitely one of two things.

The thief’s identity itself becomes a problem, or the stolen goods become a problem. He thought about my question for a while, then showed me the handwriting he had written.

Heretic? As I tilt my head, she continues her explanation.

An evil spirit, I took a deep breath. As far as I know, the doctrine of God of Order, which is the state religion, did not say to reject those who believe in other gods, but that is only a story when there are overlapping parts in faith. Religion that is directly contrary to that belief has been abandoned in any era. So is it heresy?

Certainly, there were gods who had nothing to say even if they were called evil gods who only heard rumors. Even that is a problem because God really exists. Even if it is an evil spirit, it is possible to bestow power through faith. If it’s a fanatic, the bigger the fanatic, the bigger it will be. Indeed, I understand why I decided it was time to use force. But at this point, I felt suspicious again.

“Wait a minute. As far as I know, I heard that the reason the thief was given a bounty was because he stole and ran away from wealthy people, including court aristocrats. So is that just camouflage? To hide the pursuit of heresy?”

“… ….”

It took a little while before the answer came back. No?

“…… So, do you mean that all of those nobles and people of the merchants had items related to heresy? Then it’s like.”

A hand that stopped holding a quill, neither denying nor affirming. He immediately raised his helmeted head and nodded quietly at me. No, can I even say this to a normal person? I was stabbed for no reason and looked around, then quickly moved my gaze to the paper.

God, I don’t understand. Do you live in the royal capital, where the doctrine of order and god is stronger than anywhere else, and follow heresy? It’s not that I’m falling into the wrong path because it’s hard to make a living, but what on earth do I miss about people with solid backs? As if reading my thoughts from my expression, the article resumed writing again.

“I thought so.”

It’s a bloody story. Especially considering that order gods hate lies, so there must be priests with the ability to see through the truth. It is said that the victims are being investigated in the first place, but since it is true that there is a bounty, someone must be tracking them.

“The owner of the inn said the atmosphere in the city was disturbed. Is it okay for you to stay here, driver?”

＜…… A colleague of mine resides in the city. Although he is not a knight, he is much more experienced and trustworthy than me, so you can rest assured.＞

I see. Do you have any plans? But what can I do? As I tilted my head, he put the paper and pen down on the table and took my hand again. No, why are you burdening me like this? I don’t like it when men do this. His gloves are rough to the touch. Then, startled by himself, he grabbed the paper and pen again and wrote.

“Yes, but what can I do? As you can see, I just hang out and eat at the inn…… He is a person who lives on.”

That’s how it works. Well, don’t do that Even if there is a 99% chance of information coming in that you don’t want to know. Sensing my silence as a sign of agreement, the knight took my hand again and tightened it. No, what kind of grip is this. It seems to be held lightly, but it feels like being caught in an industrial vise. And repeat the previous one.

“Yes, I understand.”

“…… !”

When I answered without hesitation, the article seemed to be moved by something. Right? Judging by the trembling of the helmet, it must be right. Won because the face is not visible.

“Um.”

Originally, if I received a request like this, I would have asked for money secretly, but I don’t know what kind of backstabbing there would be if I extorted money from someone who believed in God. Even if I don’t believe it, you don’t know what people do. I shrugged my shoulders and said.

“So you are staying at the inn for a while? Good for you. There are people who are anxious about thieves, but who would be scared if the knight was staying at an inn? It’s safe and nice. What?”

It would be reassuring if there was an article for sure. Maybe Mr. And Mrs. Cooper will be relieved.

“However, there have been no thieves or wanted people at the inn yet. If you are a man with a scar and are over 30 years of age, the only adventurers who visit are usually those kind of guys, but most of the time they know each other.”

Is there such a thing? A very convenient world…… No, it’s an unfair world. Should I believe in religion too? I nodded in agreement, and the knight got up as if satisfied. Now, let’s go make fun of the idiots who make suspicious signs outside the door. I slammed open the door outside. Cudang-tang in that wind! And several fell backwards.

“Ouch…… !”

“What, are you alive?”

Leaving the rugged adventurers behind, the ones who were surprisingly closest were none other than Celine and Mira. Mr. And Mrs. Cooper were also seen near the stairs. Celine rubbed her big ass bitterly, then she munched her lips as my eyes met hers and then she stomped and ran down the aisle to the other side of hers. Were you worried?

“Mira, why are you here again?”

“Huh? Ahahahaha, no what…….”

“Oh, wake up!”

“Because you are stepping on my feet!”

“Ah, it’s not a big deal, so it’s a mess to come all the way here.”

I lowered my head, shut the door, and dragged the adventurers downstairs. Hearing that a thief might be hiding among them made his heart flutter for no reason, but he didn’t want to doubt them, just in case.

There’s no way a thief is hiding among them. Don’t be like that If that happens, I might develop an aversion to adventurers too. Leaving behind the tightly closed door, I took light steps to spread the word about Tulbow Wick.