I Work As A Healer In Another World’s Labyrinth City

Its been a few minutes since the succubus got away. After the saint finishes giving instructions to the knights, she calls out to me.

Shiki-sama, today was a magnificent success. Though I knew of it in advance, for you to be able to use such healing magic continuously as a fellow user of healing magic, I was once again astonished.

With a smile, the saint offers me praise. I guess in the end, theres a difference between knowing something and seeing it firsthand.

Well, she was absolutely more astonished when I was manipulated by the succubus, though. The way she was all freaking out back then was amazing. And her smile was pretty stiff earlier, too.

But at this point, I dont sense any stiffness in her smile. While she was giving orders to the knights, it looks like she was somehow able to digest her surprise over the fact that I was manipulated by the succubus.

We confirmed it some time ago, but it would seem there was not a single casualty this time. Fighting against that many monsters, with no losses. This could surely be called a miraculous outcome.

I see. Well, thats a relief.

It seemed that way when I was watching from above, but there really were no deaths among the knights after all? Well, they were only low-grade monsters and all.

And I was constantly invoking healing magic, so as long as we didnt have terrible luck, it wasnt a battle where anyone would die that quickly.

This result as well was all thanks to your actions, Shiki-sama. I must express my sincerest gratitude.

Master, youre amazing!

The saint and Yuel praise my achievements without restraint. But thats just it. I can accept that Yuels praise is genuine, but Im starting to feel like theres another side to all this flattery from the saint.

Rather, as the saint was expressing her sincerest gratitude, she grasped both of my hands and smiled sweetly. If only the saints breasts were more average, I might have fallen just from that smile, thats how charming it was. Everything is too perfect, which conversely makes it somehow suspicious.

And theres the matter of the shills as well.

Well, its because the knights worked so hard.

For the time being, Ill continue the conversation while maintaining a moderate sense of distance.

Which reminds me, Shiki-sama, we have not yet discussed your reward. As for the knights and we members of the church, it could be said that protecting the cities is our professional duty, but Shiki-sama granted us the favor of participating out of kindness alone. Naturally, a reward is due.

It follows that it would take place in a formal location at a later date, but Shiki-sama, what type of reward do you wish for?

Wrapping her hands around mine, the saint asks me that. Now that she mentions it, is everyone here but me connected to the lord, the knight brigade, or the church? There are no adventurer-looking civilians, either.

Ruruka is the one exception, but knowing her, shes probably having them give her separate compensation.

But man, a wish, huh?

If you ask me so suddenly, I cant think of anything right away.

Since this is so abrupt, nothing in particular comes to mind. No, one thing does, but I probably cant say that I want to create a harem with all of the beautiful women in the world.

If there is nothing in particular, then how would you feel about the position of archbishop in the Church of Medine? It so happens that a seat has recently opened up. If its Shiki-sama, you would doubtless receive approval from the church.

The position is based in the church right here in Merhatz, so I wonder if the circumstances would not be convenient for you in one way or another.

Archbishop!?

Upon the saints words, Eris yelps out in surprise from nearby.

Her expression has me interested; theres the sense to it that her sexual desires that were stirred up by the succubus are still smoldering a little. If I end up watching Eris now, I wouldnt put it past myself to remember various things and have an accidental situation occur.

My memories from when I was being manipulated by the succubus remain clear and distinct, after all. I try to remove Eris from my consciousness as best I can and chew on the saints words.

Archbishop, huh.

I know that its a highly eminent position within the church. But, other than the fact that its distinguished, I dont really know much about it. Even if Im offered the position all of a sudden, it doesnt feel real to me.

Whats up with that? For now, Ill consider the benefits I currently know about. First, since my healing magic ability is already revealed, I get the feeling that having an official position in an organization somewhere would be prudent for the sake of self-preservation.

In exchange for letting them make moderate use of my healing magic, I can be protected from those who would target me. Such a relationship may become necessary for my continued survival.

Even if I take the position of archbishop, Id just be filling a hole that opened up, not kicking down an existing archbishop. And the followers of the previous archbishop were arrested across the board, so I wouldnt be making unnecessary waves either.

Also if Im distinguished, girls will approach me. Thats the greatest benefit.

Or else, Shiki-sama, rather than a position, would you prefer a woman?

As Im envisioning it, the saint suggests exactly what was on my mind. I wonder how she reached that conclusion? Was it showing on my face? Wait, since I was manipulated by the succubus, does she think of me as someone whos loose with women?

Thats exactly right, though.

In that case this may be audacious, but how about me? If choosing by lineage alone, I believe that I would be most suitable for Shiki-sama.

Moreover, as the succubus death is not yet confirmed, it would be preferable to have as many women around Shiki-sama as possible. So even if it means sharing you with Eris-sama, I have no objection.

Then the saint continues speaking. Clutching my hands, she watches my face with her unchanging smile. Whats this all about? I wasnt expecting her to try and market herself like this.

Not to mention the harem approval. It doesnt appear to be something like watching you fight the succubus was so moving, either. If anything, itd be more natural for her to despise me for the way I got toyed with during the latter half. This totally reeks of politics.

Wait a minute! Thats, I-I I, Im

When Eris catches the saints words she tries to say something, but she cant get it out.

Judging from my experience so far, she was probably about to say something like Shiki and I arent in that kind of relationship by reflex, but then she was at a loss over whether to say it, that kind of mood. Does that mean shes not going to deny it? I wonder if thats what it means?

Im extremely interested, but since earlier theres been a tugging sensation on my clothes from below thats telling me I need to put off this topic for now. Besides, if all of a sudden Im offered someone with the status of a saint of all things, theres no way I can reply right away.

Hold on a minute. Ill be troubled if you say something like that so suddenly! Besides, arent you someone with the status of a saint? No matter how

The moment I try to say Im not suited for her.

You think there is a disparity? That is not so, Shiki-sama.

As if she was anticipating my thoughts, the saint responds to them. Then, her gaze turns toward the cane Im holding.

The cane? Oh right. I didnt have time to think about it while we were fighting the succubus, but when they saw this cane, Yuel and Eris, and even the succubus herself, were surprised.

-Suddenly, a certain line plays back in my head. Its what the succubus said when she was trying to approach me, after she saw this cane.

Again!? Summoned again!?

Certainly, the succubus did say that. What did she mean by it? By some chance, does the fact that the saint is trying to offer herself to me have some connection to that?

Besides, back when the saint handed over that cane. Yuel and Eris both made a surprised expression when they were watching me wield it. As if they had realized something; thats the kind of face they were making.

How exactly did I look from the perspective of Yuel and Eris? Let me try looking at myself objectively.

In opposition to the forces of the succubus, a man holding a splendid cane.

Oi, you cant be serious

Thats it. I remember. Ive seen that figure before.

Back when I was teaching Yuel healing magic, and tried reading the Bible. That scene from chapter three.

This is completely the same as that illustration depicted in the Bible.

In the illustration, the man who was confronting the succubus was holding a splendid cane. The one that I currently have in my hands no doubt about it. Its that cane, the very same one.

Besides, since the illustration was in black and white I didnt pay it any heed, but now that I think about it, the mans hair in that illustration it was black. Pure black, completely filled in. Jet black hair, just like mine and the saints.

-I feel like Ive figured it out.

The words summoned again that the succubus uttered. Their meaning.

I should have died in Japan. But before I realized it, I was here in this other world. I had no idea why. And I didnt think there was any way of knowing.

Thus far, I didnt know the reason why I was here in this world.

If these thoughts are correct, they would explain it.

Rather, there may be no woman in this world who is a match for you, Shiki-sama. Your ability with healing magic alone defies reason.

Shiki-sama, have you perchance had the opportunity to read the Bible?

The saint opens her mouth with that smile still intact.

The Bible. This cane thats the same one from the illustration. The word summoned. And the black-haired man confronting the succubus in that illustration.

Even without asking, I can pretty much already tell where shes going.

When the evil god poses a threat to the world, the Goddess Medine sends her apostle from the otherworld thats right, that was in a passage like that in the first chapter of the Bible.

Eris murmurs to herself.

Maybe I should have read a bit more of the Bible myself. The reason that I came to this world has always been written in a book Ive held in my hands countless times already.

From the moment I came to this city, I have always been searching for you. While a sealing jewel was being stolen from the church and the menace of the evil god was about to threaten the world once again, in this city, you performed what could only be called a miracle by the power of god.

The saint strengthens her grip on my hands. Theres a tangible fervor in her voice and in her palms. Then, just like that, the saint kneels on the ground and gazes up at me.

Hailing from a distant world and granted the blessing of the Goddess Medine as the symbol of the power of god, our savior

And in a clear, unmistakable voice:

Sage-sama.