"Hmmm... I wonder what I should buy?"(Jeff)

After I woke and eat my breakfast at the inn, I hurriedly went out early in the morning. I decided to buy some supplies before going to the dungeon. I wandered around the city to see if I can see something useful. Then there I saw the Medicine Shop.

If I remember correctly, Medicine Shops sells some potion. I guess I'll be buying that.

I bought 20 health potions at the shop. I decided to buy some antidotes just in case I'll might need it. I also bought 5 mana potions.

Low Class Health PotionHeals 20% of your Health.

Low Class AntidoteRemoves Low Class Poison debuff.

Low Class Mana PotionHeals 10% of your Mana.

Since it's a bit early I decided to wander around the city a bit more. The pleasant atmosphere that the city gives soothes my heart. The people chattering, The merchants shouting, and the many people walking around.

It's been a while since I've felt peace.

As I walk around the city, I notice a kid looking for something in the garbage. Due to my curiosity, I decided to talk to the kid.

"Hey there kid, What'cha looking for?"(Jeff)

"!!!"

Seems like I scared her. When she heard my voice, her body shook out of fear.

"I'm... I'm sorry for messing with your garbage... I'll leave immediately!"

I held the hand of kid to stop her from running.

"Wait! I'm not here to scold you . Just wanna talk to you, that's all."(Jeff)

When I told her my reason, she felt at ease.

"And so what are looking for at the garbage?"(Jeff)

"I'm looking for food... I was hungry.."

This kid doesn't seem like a beggar at all... her clothes are clean. Only that that her body is very thin.

"What's your name?"(Jeff)

"Misha.."(Misha)

"You got a pretty name. You're hungry right? How about it I treat you some food?"(Jeff)

"!!!"(Misha)

Her face brightened up suddenly after I said that. I'm happy that she trust me but... Don't I look like some shady guy baiting a kid with food?

Well I'm not gonna do something bad anyway. Once again, I'm not a pedo.

"Let's go."(Jeff)

"Okay."(Misha)

I held her hand so we won't get separate at the crowds. I took her to a small restaurant to feed her.

"This is... delicious!"(Misha)

"Hey calm down... It's not gonna go away you know. Here have some water."(Jeff)

I poured some water in glass and gave to Misha.

"Thank you."(Misha)

"If you want seconds just tell me, alright"(Jeff)

"Thank you, mister!"(Misha)

Misha gobbled her food in a hurry. This sure is heartwarming. I wonder if her parents are around? If they find me here with her, I might get in trouble....

"Misha, where's your parent?"(Jeff)

"They're gone..."(Misha)

"I see."(Jeff)

I guess that part is a touchy subject. Better not mess with it.

"Then where are you staying now?"(Jeff)

"At the orphanage! The priest and priestess there are very nice!"(Misha)

"Sounds like you're happy with them."(Jeff)

I guess she's staying in some kind of church, huh.

"Though... right now we're having a hard time..."(Misha)

"?"(Jeff)

"The current orphanage doesn't get many money lately this days... sometimes we don't even get to eat..."(Misha)

Tears started to fall on Misha's cheeks.It is obvious that the orphanage is really hard time judging from her tears.

"There, there, it must been hard for you, right?"(Jeff)

I patted Misha's head to console her. I'm currently curious at the orphanage's situation. I guess I'll visit there.

"Hey Misha, won't you guide me to the orphanage. I want to go there."(Jeff)

"Okay."(Misha)

After Misha finally stopped crying, we went to the church.

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"Over here, over here!"(Misha)

"Okay, okay. Don't pull me too much."(Jeff)

Misha pulled my sleeves as we go to church.

"Here we are!"(Misha)

There stand a large building, it had the appearance of like of a Roman Catholic church. We didn't went to the church, instead we went towards a building besides the church. The building seemed like a boarding house since it has many rooms inside it. As we went to the building, a priestess greeted us.

"Welcome to Sanc-! Misha! We've been looking for you! Where have you been?!"(Priestess)

"I'm sorry.."(Misha)

Misha's face became gloomy as the priestess scold her.

"Please don't do it again, ok?"(Priestess)

"okay..."(Misha)

"Oh my, I'm sorry for rudeness. My name is Talyah. Did you perhaps helped Misha to return here?"(Talyah)

Finally noticing my presence Talyah introduced herself. She was a mature woman with a fine body and cream colored hair, yeah she had big boobs, which gives her a motherly figure. She was wearing a white priestess out fit.

"I actually asked her to guided me here. I'm Jeff."(Jeff)

"Big brother, is very kind. He gave me food when I was hungry."(Misha)

"Oh, thank you very much for treating Misha. If you like we'll give you compensation for-..."(Talyah)

"Ah don't worry about that. I did it out of good will after all. Besides I heard that you're in a tight spot right now. You don't need to waste money for me."(Jeff)

I will definitely feel bad if they do that.

"So you've heard about it. Indeed we're currently on a tight spot on our funds. We don't get much donations lately this days."(Talyah)

.... she's lying.

"Oh I see. Then you wouldn't mind if I donate right?"(Jeff)

"....Certainly, we won't mind if you do."(Talyah)

I went inside the church and put 20 silver coins at the donation box. I looked around the church to see something suspicious.

...something is definitely wrong here.

"Well then, I'll be going. Misha, I'll visit here sometimes."(Jeff)

"Sure!"(Misha)

Misha smiled at me cheerfully as I leave the church...

---is what I should've been.

After I walk away from a distance, I checked my surroundings with my Presence Detection before I activated Stealth.

Something is definitely fishy here, first of all Zelfort City is the biggest city in Human Continent. There's no way that they would get few donations, I mean theres a lot of people here, there's also no way that the church is currently on a bad position to be hated, there's a lot of people here that seeks aid to church. I've also notice when I've used Presence Detection. There 2 people inside the church are using Stealth. Due to my Presence Detection having a high level than their Stealth, I was able to see detect them. According to their status they had specific skills for a spy. Perhaps their guarding the church? But I'm sure the church won't hire such shady looking guys. Some their skills were related to crime after all Stealing, Torture... well that's not a crime for me!

Anyways there's definitely something going on here. So I'll definitely found out what it is.

I guess I'll postpone my Dungeon surprise on Yris.

I observed the ones who came to the church. So far the ones who mostly came here were commoners and sometimes there's also some adventurers who came here, some prayed and gave some donations. Some visited the orphanage.

I stayed there till noon and kept observing.

"Aren't there anyone who's gonna make here? Well I guess they'll might show up tomorrow.

I decided to stop spying the church and leave.

----until...

A carriage arrive at the church. Moreover it was heavily guarded by a platoon of soldiers. And there came out a tall bearded man wearing fine clothing that befits for a noble. He had a disgusting grin on his face is like a villain's.

This guys definitely shady.

I saw an old priest coming out from the church and faced towards the shady man, it seems that they were talking about something, but I couldn't hear them since I'm far away from them. They went inside the church, some of the soldiers followed them while the others remain outside.

I followed them while making sure that they don't notice me, I confirmed all the soldiers don't have any stealth detecting. But I won't let my guard down since there might be some magic items that will detect me. They went inside a room, before they could close the door i also went inside the room.

I'm a ninja~.

"Milord, it sure is unusual that you come here. Do you perhaps have something to discuss about?"(Old Priest)

"Why? Do you not like if I visit here?"(Shady Guy)

"Of course not! I'm just curious.."(Old Priest)

What's with this guy? That old guy is definitely frightened of him. Let's Inspect for now.

Hmmm... Name: Augusto Dergun Job: Baronet? Baronet means the lower rank of Baron right? Other than his job, all the other information about were useless. His stats was low, although his Int is quite high, he doesn't have any combat skills either.

"So have you thought about giving your precious holy woman now?"(Augusto)

"N-No... We'll never give her!"(Old Priest)

"Hahaha! You're quite stubborn aren't you? If this keeps going, the children in the orphanage will starve to death."(Augusto)

"E-Even so.."(Old Priest)

Sweat began to fall on the old priest's face. He seemed very desperate right now.

"Has she know the reason why their donations keeps getting plundered by us. She doesn't know that it's because of her, doesn't she? That woman's power is not something to be just be used in this filthy church."(Augusto)

"..."(Old Priest)

The old priest fell to into silence. He looked at the ground without saying anything.

"Well then I'll take the money now. Where are the papers?"(Augusto)

"Over th-there... at the table..."(Old Priest)

Augusto went to the desk and took some papers. The paper seemed to contain information about the amount of money that the church's donation collected.

"Well then I'll be going... and remember, do anything stupid and I'll kill all those brats in front of you. Ahahahaha!"(Augusto)

Augusto left the room as he laugh. A laugh that a villain would use. So cringy~.

I looked at the old priest, he seemed rather troubled. After a while he also left the room.

"I guess, I can't ignore this, huh."(Jeff)

It can't be helped I'll help them a little bit.

I'm baaack...

I might release a chapter this Saturday, if I don't have any class at that day...

don't count on it...

Peace!