Volume 1 Chapter 3 Baptism Ceremony
"If you guys keep doing that, Cain can't rest."
A man opened the door and came in.
"Father!"
Cain's father, Luke Sanroze, came in smiling.
"You, did he finish his work today? Randolph said the work hasn't been going well lately."
Lydia scolded Luke, and he made a sour face.
By the way, Randolph is the steward of the Sanroze family, almost 50 years old.
Cain often gets scolded when he is seen running in the hallway.
"It's okay for a little while. Besides, I came here after Randolph said it was okay."
Luke said that and approached the bed to check Cain's face.
"Oh, his color looks much better. Then, next week's baptism ceremony should be fine."
He stroked his chin a little and looked relieved.
"Don't you think we don't have to rush so much?"
Lydia spoke to Luke in a slightly stronger tone.
"I thought we would postpone it if he looked unwell. But he seems fine. Besides, it's not often we get to have the bishop see him. I want you to understand, it's for Cain's sake."
"I understand, if I can go with you."
Luke thought for a moment and sighed, "I understand."
One week later, Cain is going to the church in a carriage with Luke, Lydia, and Alice.
The town where Cain lives is small for a Viscount's territory, a town surrounded by a wall with a population of about 5,000.
In this world, at the age of 5, they perform the "baptism ceremony" and receive one [Skill] from God.
It is common to decide the future direction of life based on the [Skill] received.
Even without a [Skill], if you train for a long time, you can acquire a [Skill], but it takes a very long time for someone who received a sword [Skill] to acquire a [Skill] that allows them to use magic, even if they study magic.
That's why they check each person's aptitude at the time of baptism.
As Cain, who has the memories of Michio, he was very surprised that his life is almost decided at the age of 5.
In this world, where the value of life is low and the average life expectancy is about 55 years old, it may be unavoidable.
When you get a <skill>, you can also see your stats.
He wanted to say "Status Open," just like in those isekai stories, so he couldn't sleep well last night.
By the way, Luke insisted on doing the "baptism" in front of the bishop.
It's because high-ranking bishops are believed to give more <skills>.
Michio thought it was strange for the gods to give <skills> that way.
When the carriage stopped, it was in front of a building with a pointed white roof.
When they got out, the church priest welcomed them.
"Lord Sanroze, thank you for coming today."
He bowed deeply to Luke.
"This is Cain. Please take care of him."
While saying that, he handed the priest a leather bag that felt pretty heavy.
The priest received the leather bag respectfully and led the Sanroze family inside the church.
Inside, the church was bright with a skylight overhead.
In the anteroom, Lydia and Alice were told to wait.
"Good luck, Cain."
"I pray you receive good <skills>."
As Lydia and Alice looked worried, Luke and Cain followed the priest and opened the heavy-looking inner door.
In the middle of the room, a woman bishop who looked about 60 was standing.
The female bishop smiled at Cain and said,
"Lord Sanroze, and young Master Cain. Thank you for coming today. I am Bishop Sistina. I would like to start the 'Baptism' right away, so Cain, please come here."
The female bishop held out both hands to Cain.
Cain stepped closer and grabbed her hands.
The bishop told Cain to close his eyes and began praying.
Soon, he felt the warmth like sunlight around him.
'You came well.'
That was the voice of a woman he heard at that moment.
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