After dealing with the Blue Flames and their leader, Wipera, Mayer gathered the elites of the Dark Knights to discuss the incident. Only three of them were available, though: Axion, August, and the tanker Robur. The other two were out on duty with their respective teams to clear dungeons.

Robur listened to a brief recount of the incident with a grave expression. Who knew Wipera would do such a thing she murmured.

A shield keeper in her early thirties with very attractive dark skin, Robur was the third tallest among the elites. Considering how giant Mayer and August were, her physique was nothing short of formidable, even more so when compared to the standards of an ordinary person like me. Even Axion, who was shorter than her, was quite tall but slim. I felt like the odd one out in the conference room, like a dwarf in a country of giants.

No wonder, muttered Axion. I thought it was strange how Wipera had been showing such dramatic improvement in skill lately. Why would Saint Marianne grant such talent to such a man? He clucked his tongue unhappily.

The mere mention of the saint riled up August, who had been apathetic so far. I am certain Saint Marianne has it all thought out, he snapped. If God granted mana according to ones personality, do you think you could have possessed the same power you do now, Brother Axion?

And thus, the two began bickering back and forth.

Visit ., for the best no_vel_read_ing experience

Well, of course! I think Im well deserving of it. Its an outstanding talent worthy of my fantastic character, dont you think? Axion bragged.

That very attitude of yoursthe inability to feel gratitude to Marianneis the problem.

Axion aside, it was odd to see August, a man of few words, acting like that. Despite my confusion, the others seemed used to it. Men, I tell you! They only know how to make noise all the time! Robur exclaimed, annoyed. Why dont you both fight it out, instead? Prove your conviction with your fist, yeah?

Big sis, you telling me to fight that zombie?

Saint Marianne rejects needless violence.

Robur clucked her tongue, sneering. All talk and no action.

Visit ., for the best no_vel_read_ing experience

I thought Roburs reproach would knock some sense into them, but no It only spurred them further.

I do not know why a person as devout as His Excellency would place faith in someone like you, brother. The priest stared at the mage as he continued, While you do indeed possess powerful mana, there are limits to what you can achieve if you do not appreciate what you are given.

His Excellency has faith in me because Im strong. Fill a party based on piety, however, and next thing you know, youll have nothing but corpses left.

For a brief moment, I tried to imagine a party of seven composed of nothing but priests. If balanced right, and considering how the fellspawn were of the dark element, it could perhaps be the strongest composition in many ways. That might be worth trying, too I muttered to myself subconsciously.

Axion jumped up in shock. Hang on now Are you serious, Jun? Really? No jokes?

Well I hesitated. If there were seven priests of Reverend Augusts Caliber, the advantage in element would make them undefeatable. With a physique like Augusts, plus a little bit of training, thered be no problems in either offense or defense. Since a priests specialty was healing, thered be no worries in the survival department either.

Visit . for a better_user experience

Imagining seven of August made Axion twist his face. Theres no way thered be six more priests like him, he blurted.

But there might be at least one. Hmm Its something to think about.

It didnt seem like a bad idea to have another priest whose main strength wasnt healing. Robur, who had been listening with her arms crossed, raised a brow as she remarked, You talk like you can make a second August.

Itd be difficult, but not impossible.

Well, Ill say Is support magic something that capable?

Youve heard of how drastically Wiperas skills have improved recently. Its possible to become stronger even faster, I answered calmly. I had a skill called Rich Experience that increased acquired experience. For those who needed every dungeon and battle experience they could get, it was an invaluable skill. After all, experience could only be gained by defeating monsters in dungeons.

Visit . for a better_user experience

When I mentioned growing stronger faster, Axions face turned bright. I knew you were a gem, but Jun, please include me in the special unit as well. Im pretty useful, arent I? he boasted, clinging to me and singing all sorts of praises, which wasnt strange coming from him. It was in his nature to place importance on talent and power.