I Was Reincarnated as a Poor Farmer in a Different World, so I Decided to Make Bricks to Build a Castle

"I'm absolutely amazed. How reckless it is for a living man to fight the immortals...."

"Excuse me, Bishop Paul. So Bishop Paul knew there were immortals?

"Of course. It's not an exaggeration to say there's a church for that."

"Oh, the church?

"That's right. The coexistence of the Church and the nobles and knights is also to protect themselves from the immortals and allow people to live their lives. Well, some of you may have forgotten, because immortality hasn't appeared in people's lives in a long time."

The church and the nobles and knights are here to protect us from the immortals.

I escaped the northern woods desperately and returned to Vulcania.

I had contacted Bishop Paul in Vulcania with a flying service beast.

The reason is to heal my body.

There were injuries everywhere, and I said it myself, but it was in a state that it was working well.

I wanted Bishop Paul's healing magic to heal him as soon as possible.

But when Bishop Paul heard about my condition and what caused it, he was as dazed as he is now.

That's how I got to what I said earlier.

Speaking of which, I recall that the Church always talked about the creation of the world as a legend.

I was only half-hearted because I thought the church's past was a fabrication to emphasize their legitimacy.

But that's what he might have said.

Now we humans can live because the church and the nobles are working together.

"Nobles and knights defeated the misfortunes and filthy existence of the world. You will receive a ritual of purity from the church."

"That's right. That's right, Ars. Originally, the Church's ritual of cleansing allowed nobles and knights to fight the immortals. Nobles and knights protect people from the immortals, and they're not fighting for their own lusts like they are today."

"I see. That's what it is. But I could fight the immortals without a ritual of cleansing, Bishop Paul."

"You're an idiot. Fighting like you without rituals will make you filthy. It was really safe."

"Ah, after all, this black chest is contaminated by the magic of the immortal. This is filthy... But when Bishop Paul recovers, he'll be cured, won't he?

"That's impossible. Healing magic is used to heal body wounds. I can't get rid of the filth."

"... eh. You're lying, Bishop Paul."

"True."

"Wait a minute, please. So, what happens if this filth doesn't heal?

"The black realm increases gradually, and eventually lives will be lost. And you need to cut your neck off from your torso and burn it to the ground so you don't become a new immortal."

"That's not true....."

"But it's not like there's no way, Ars."

"Really, Bishop Paul? What should I do? I'll do anything to fix it!

"You just said you'd do anything, Ars. Very well. Let me write you a letter from me to the Archbishop. May you perform the ritual of cleansing."

"Um, why did you say that? I want you to keep it to a range where there are no social problems. But, Archbishop? You mean you're better at church than Bishop Paul. Perhaps the ritual of purification is..."

"Exactly. In the church, those who can use healing magic become bishops, and those who can use the ritual of cleansing ascend to the rank of archbishop. You've reached a higher level than me."

"Hmm, what is it? That's right. Wouldn't it have been a waste, Bishop Paul? I was wounded to fight the immortals, so will you perform the ritual of cleansing as soon as possible?

"No, there are situations where immortals have not appeared for years and have already been defeated. After that, I took down the immortals, so I don't know if you'll accept my ritual, Ars."

"I don't know what that is. Isn't it the tyranny of the church? There is also evidence that the immortals were properly defeated. I brought back bones and magic stones."

"There are one or two circumstances in which the church cannot move easily if it goes up that far. And the Fontana family will be watched by other nobles."

"Is Fontana staring at you? Perhaps there is something to do with the trinity alliance that defeated the hegemonic Risolte family?

"No, forget it. The Church is an independent institution from nobility. No impact from anyone else. Well, it's enough to lie down."

"Isn't that very influential? Well, I understand the situation. Anyway, there's this filthy thing, but it's not good anymore. And if the Archbishop performs the ritual of cleansing, it will heal."

"Exactly. Now, that's the end of the story. I'd like to write to the Archbishop, how much will you give me, Ars?

What is that?

Is it going to be about gold after all?

Bishop Paul's got it all figured out.

But I think it would still be good if I could manage with the money.

Hell depends on money.

But when I was promised to pay the church much more than I expected, I ran out of money again.