Rising Of The Shield Hero Web Novel ver

Foiling another False Accusations

We arrived at an outstanding church within the castle town.

"He-Hero of the Shield!?"

I was greeted by an extremely bitter face.
Just how much do you reject me to show such a face.
As I expected, due to the rape accusation scandal will I be refused entry to the church?

"Do not be alarmed."

The priest from the church came and scolded the sister who scowled at us.
......Something feels off, but there is nothing I can do about it.

"What do you need from our church?"
"Ah, my companion received a strong curse so I would like to purchase strong holy water."

This guy did not openly antagonize me so let's stay neutral.
A price list is hanging from the wall.

"Then, please give an offering."

Are you asking for an offering because I am supposed to know the price from the price tag?

"How much is it?"
"The effects from the cheapest to strongest holy water is 5 silver, 10 silver, 50 silver, and 1 gold coin."

Hmm...... It seems that they are not overcharging.
I was expecting them to add sanctions but......

"It doesn't seem like a good idea to negotiate for discounts in front of god, so I'll take the strongest holy water you have for 1 gold."
"Naofumi-sama you shouldn't get such an expensive thing just for me."
"It's fine. I already said so before. I cherish you. Compared to Raphtalia, one gold coin is nothing."
"T-thank you very much!"

I give the gold coin to the priest while Raphtalia is thanking him.

"Understood"

The priest instructed the sister to bring a bottle of holy water.
......I check the quality of it with the Judge Skill.

Low grade holy water
Quality : Bad

I glare at the priest who makes a confused face.
The priest then checks the holy water and his expression changes.

"Why did you bring something so low quality ?"
"but he is......"
"God is merciful. Repent for you barbaric act of satisfying your own sense of justice right now."
"I-I am sorry!"
"I apologize. Our church has been rude"
"I won't complain if you give me my money's worth"
"I appreciate your benevolence."

The priest personally goes to get the holy water.
I check the holy water again.

Holy water of curse removal.
Quality: High Quality

"Well, this is what we came for."

I receive the bottle of holy water.

"Is that water delicious? Give Filo some too!"
"This is not for drinking. This is Raphtalia's medicine. Is there something wrong with you that requires it too?"
"Yes. Filo is always energetic!"
"Then it is not necessary."
"Huh~?"

I turn to the priest while Filo has a question mark floating above her head.

"I am grateful. Later, please say the same to that sister at the Hourglass of the Dragon's era. That person is trying to make a fool of me."
"I understand. They are shameful displays unworthy of a person of faith."
".....I see.Well, Good-bye"
"Thank the guidance of God."

I feel that the priest is a pretty good person.
This country would be a better place if there are more people like him.
I leave the church with thank kind of impression.