A Transmigrator’s Privilege-Chapter 203
Had they all gathered together, hiding their faces from one another?
It seemed like an overly improbable coincidence, but it didn’t appear that the two were particularly aware of each other, which made things ambiguous.
In any case, the founding worship service began. I planned to keep it short and impactful.
"Thank you for coming, everyone. Ahem! I'm not very good at preaching."
Taking a deep breath, I shouted passionately.
"God loves you all! You must believe in Him fully! May God's blessings be eternal! Then, may peace be with your households and success in all your endeavors!"
And that was the end.
I took a moment to look around at the audience. Everyone had their eyes wide open and were silent.
For a while, there was no reaction. However, I believed in the power of my sermon.
The costume set I was wearing, the “Word Priest Costume Set,” has the effect of tripling my charm, dignity, presence, and charisma.
And the description even included this phrase:
"It makes evangelism easier!"
And then, shortly after, the system message popped up.
[ Converted an atheist to a believer!]
[ Converted an atheist to a believer!]
[ Converted an atheist to a believer!]
...The messages kept popping up like crazy.
It was an explosive result in evangelism.
As I looked at the audience, their eyes sparkling with excitement, I smiled with satisfaction.
"Uh... uh...?"
"H-holy priest?"
People were staring at me, their faces filled with surprise. Suddenly, a soft whirlwind surrounded me.
And that wasn’t all.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Objects emitting blinding light fell from the air, and they landed with a loud sound. The wooden podium stacked with them was now gleaming brightly.
‘What is all this?’
The answer came from the system message.
[ 'The Cynic Who Balances the Scales' has sponsored you with a 'Pure Gold Chalice Set.' ]
[ 'The Revealer of Secrets Inspector' has sponsored you with an 'Unfading Sacred Vessel.' ]
[ 'The Creator Economy Manager' has sponsored you with a 'Cash Auto-Reload Donation Box.' ]
[ 'The Grand Universal Marketplace' has sponsored you with a 'VIP Point Shop 50% Discount Coupon.' ]
[ 'The Architect of the Tower of Trials' has sponsored you with a 'One Shot Life! Gambler’s Luck ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) Potion.' ]
[ 'The Gourmet of Clichés' has sponsored you with a 'Plot Speed Accelerator: High-grade Amnesia Cure Potion.' ]
[ 'The Soul-judging Scales' has sponsored you with a 'Joint Asset Proof Seal (Cufflink Type).' ]
[ 'The Eye Watching the Chaos of All' has sponsored you with a 'Handmade Lily Crown.' ]
[ 'The Word of Creation' has sponsored you with 'Word Priest Costume 2,' 'Word Priest Costume 3,' 'Word Priest Costume 4'.....]
"Wow, jackpot."
The gods showered me with congratulatory gifts.
"Ah, holy relics are falling from the sky!"
"It’s a miracle! It’s a miracle!"
[ Converted an atheist to a believer!]
The excitement slowly settled, and I opened my mouth again. The worship service wasn’t over yet.
"Hilde, over here."
"Yes...!"
Today was an important day for Hilde as well.
I placed my hands on Hilde’s head and began chanting a prayer to bestow upon her the sacred duty. This was the first sacrament I would perform as a bishop.
After finishing the devout ceremony, I lifted her up. I felt proud knowing that such a precious person had finally joined the Word Church.
With a solemn heart, I called out to her.
"Sister Hilde."
"Yes, sister."
"...Huh?"
"If you’re a sister, aren’t you supposed to call me 'sister'?"
"Umm... well, isn’t that right?"
I brushed off the small matter and earnestly continued.
"I hope Sister Hilde can help me a lot from now on, like a vice-bishop."
"A... vice-bishop?"
"I will have many tasks to take care of, so I won’t be at the church often. I hope you can take on the holy mission in my place."
"Do you think I can do well?"
"Of course. You’ll do great. And even if you can’t, it’s okay. I’ll take full responsibility."
Although I said it casually, deep down I was thinking:
‘Please, just be there. Okay? All the divine power awakened individuals I know are all heretics.’
[‘The Word of Creation’ sighs in frustration about the lack of talent.]
[‘The Soul-judging Scales’ suggests tempting the protagonist to convert them.]
[‘The Revealer of Secrets Inspector’ warns against deliberately converting followers from other religions.]
[‘The Soul-judging Scales’ retorts that it doesn’t matter since this is the religion of the departed gods.]
[‘The Gourmet of Clichés’ clears their throat loudly from behind.]
[‘The Soul-judging Scales’ is startled by their unexpected appearance.]
[‘The Word of Creation’ shakes in frustration about not being invited.]
I stared into Hilde’s eyes and waited in anticipation.
Thankfully, Hilde spoke the words I had been hoping for.
"Yes...! I’ll do my best, sister...!"
"Hilde...!"
I grabbed Hilde’s hand tightly, basking in the emotions of the moment, when I suddenly snapped back to my senses.
"Ahem!"
Someone in the front row coughed artificially.
It sounded like Bianca.
Now, it was time to serve the general congregation.
I officiated baptisms with the holy water I had consecrated and also held confessions in the confessional.
Of course, there were too many people, so I couldn’t do everything.
As I was leaving the confessional, I saw Hilde surrounded by people asking her about the schedule for the sacraments.
"I’m turning twenty next month, can I receive the coming-of-age ceremony?"
"The coming-of-age ceremony is held on the first day of every month. If you wish for a private one, please inquire separately..."
"I’m an engaged bride-to-be, can you officiate my wedding ceremony? Can I make a reservation now?"
"What? A reservation system? Me, me! I want to book my wedding ceremony too!"
"Me too! I want the holy priest to officiate it!"
"Well... Holy Priest is very busy, and the wedding ceremony is only available to members of the Saint Agnes Church..."
"I’ll attend with my fiancée! So, please make a reservation!"
"I’ll bring both of our parents!"
[ Converted an atheist to a believer!]
[ Converted an atheist to a believer!]
[ Converted an atheist to a believer!]
...
[ Converted numerous atheists to believers!]
I thought the messages were booming at that moment.
"Eh?"
Once again, a whirlwind surrounded me, and a brilliant light poured down on me from above. Additionally, a warm energy rose up from my chest.
What’s going on?
It wasn’t just me who noticed something was off.
"Huh?"
"Oh!"
Everyone inside the chapel suddenly froze and held their breath.
[ Congratulations! Your divine power has surpassed the 9th rank.]
Whoa. Jackpot.
Thanks to the Archbishop’s rosary, my divine power had been capped at the 8th rank. But now, I had finally broken through to the next stage.
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[‘The Soul-judging Scales’ sends applause of congratulations.]
[‘The Creator Economy Manager’ sends applause of congratulations.]
[‘The Revealer of Secrets Inspector’ sends applause of congratulations.]
...It felt like the sound of applause from the divine realm was ringing in my ears.
<Congratulations, Ayleth. To reach the 9th rank without divine descent.>
"Thank you, Agnes."
I clenched my fists and savored the strength, but then realized my mistake.
‘Oops, this isn’t the time!’
I took a deep breath and quickly contained my 9th rank divine power within my body.
I had to be careful not to cause anyone to faint, especially the elderly.
Only then did the people around me breathe heavily and let out their late astonishment.
"Goodness. Was that really the 9th rank divine power?"
"Without divine descent...?"
"Now, is the strongest on the continent truly confirmed?"
"No one can control Holy Priest now."
[‘The Word of Creation’ is moved by your strengthened form due to evangelism.]
[‘The Creator Economy Manager’ says it’s time to get stronger through microtransactions.]
It seems like the business department manager’s prophecy was right.
[ The 'Possessor’s Exclusive Cash Shop' has unlocked the 'Transcendent Skillbook.']
Up until now, the Possessor’s Exclusive Cash Shop only sold Ultimate Skillbooks.
So, transcendental skills like ‘Indestructible Divine Protection,’ which could only be used in Divine Descent, could now be bought and learned.
‘Wow, I’m going to get so strong!’
Possessor privileges are the best!
However, on the other hand, I felt a bit down.
The prices for the transcendental skillbooks I glanced at were in the tens of millions of cash.
‘Ugh, there are too many things to spend money on.’
As I lamented, a "ding" sound rang, and the quest completion message popped up.
[ 'Word Priest's Mission Stage 4' has been completed.]
The founding ceremony had been successfully held. It seemed like it was time to exit.
"May the blessings of God be with you all!"
As I watched the people leave the chapel one by one, I too exited through the side door.
But in the hallway, there was an unexpected encounter.
A rebellious-looking, cold-faced young man with platinum hair and violet eyes stood waiting for me in the hallway.
"Youngest Prince?"
I called out slightly in a teasing tone, wondering what he was doing.
"Yeah, Sister-in-law."
"......"
For a moment, I thought there was something wrong with my hearing or sight.
Rigares, who had called me by that strange title, shyly handed me a bouquet of flowers.
Possessor privileges at their finest.
