"We've arrived, is this the place?" The Hero raised her head to look up upon reaching the town's Church.
The architectural style of the Church was both simple and magnificent, unadorned yet imposing.
Although it was just a small town's Church, the somber and solemn atmosphere still involuntarily evoked a sense of piety in people.
[Church Guide's attitude (Charm +30, Little Girl +10, Church +10)]
Upon seeing two girls approaching, the Monk Receptionist standing in front of the church immediately went forward to greet them with a warm smile on his face.
He seemed to have been paying attention to the two Heroes from quite a distance, and upon getting a clear view of the Hero's face, his smile was brimming with genuine enthusiasm.
Even before he spoke, the Hero could feel the warmth in his gaze.
However, the Monk's tone was rather courteous as he bowed to the two of them, then gestured toward the side door.
"Ladies, please enter through that side door."
He glanced at the Gleaming Scale Serpent at the foot of the Hero.
"While the Church does not refuse Familiars from entering, your Familiar appears to have no markings.
"If you require, we also offer registration and certification services.
"It won't cause any harm or discomfort, just a Holy Mark imprinted on the Scale, and you can take it to most formal places."
"Is there such a service?" The Hero was somewhat surprised.
"Yes, all Six Major Guilds offer this service, and the Familiars in the Border army are all certified.
"Actually, the coachman's Chocobo should have one too, but the imprint is hidden under the feathers, usually hard to notice," the Little Girl explained.
"That's correct, although other Guilds offer related services, our Church's recognition tends to be relatively higher," the Monk said, nodding in agreement.
"Even the same type of Magic Creatures, in certain special occasions, might have Church-certified ones allowed entry, while the Warrior Guild and Thief Guild Familiars are not permitted."
There was no derogatory tone towards other Guilds; the Monk simply stated the facts.
"I see." The Hero nodded, suddenly enlightened.
"It seems necessary to register one for you." She looked down at the Gleaming Scale Serpent by her feet; the Gleaming Scale Serpent looked somewhat confused but gazed back at the Queen happily.
Although the expression of a snake isn't easy to discern, the Hero could feel its emotions - it seemed always this happy by her side.
"But there should be a fee, right?" Remembering another concern, the Hero looked up to inquire.
"Of course, Familiar certification requires a certification fee, and the owner's identity must be registered," the Monk replied earnestly.
"I wonder if I have enough money on me..." the Hero murmured, touching her purse at her waist.
[Pay a sum of money for the Gleaming Scale Serpent to obtain the Church's Holy Mark certification, waive the luck discount, no more causing Panic]
[The Hero's current assets (Viscount's House young lady's pocket money 2d100+ mother's Traveling Expenses 1000)]
2d100+1000=d100(33)+d100(92)+1000=1125
Note: Set the daily food requirement for an ordinary person as 1
"The cost? No, no, no, there's absolutely no need to worry about that," the Monk answered in a steady voice, noting the Hero's apprehension.
"In fact, the town is currently holding an event."
There were indeed many pedestrians on the road; was there an event happening? The Hero tilted her head, uncertain how this related to the cost.
"Therefore, for these few days, all of our Church's charges will only be the most basic service fees!"
In the next moment, the Monk's tone slightly brightened, and the Hero's eyes lit up a little.
"It's just this much right now!"
"Wow, is it that cheap?"
[Certification Fee Great Failure! Is this just an ordinary Guide?]
"That's right, so please follow me now, I'll take you to complete the certification and registration—" The Monk turned to lead the way without changing his expression, causing the Hero to subconsciously start following.
"Big sister, wait a moment..." It was the Little Girl who helplessly pinched her hand, reminding the Hero of her original purpose.
"Ah, the certification can wait, we are actually here to look around."
The Hero said apologetically.
"I want to see which Professional Guild suits me—"
"—Reincarnation!" The Monk's eyes widened, his voice pitching up several notches.
"You haven't Reincarnated yet? That's even better, if you join our Church, the Familiar certification is completely free!"
"Free?" The Hero's eyes widened too.
"Yes! Not only that, but if you decide now—"
"Wait a moment, everyone wait a moment." The Little Girl interrupted their conversation helplessly.
"My sister here doesn't understand these things yet, she's just here to look around," she spoke calmly, her gaze fixed on the Monk.
The excited and naïve expression from the carriage ride had vanished, and the Little Girl returned to the cool and calm demeanor she had when she first met the Hero, showing the side of her as the Border Princess.
"Please just take us in, no need for a guide, we'll look around on our own, the Familiar won't cause any troubles."
"..... Alright, I understand, please follow me." The Monk's expression was somewhat disappointed, but he still nodded calmly.
Under the Monk's lead, the two entered the Church.
"However, aren't you sure you don't want to register first? Apart from the basic service fee, we don't charge any extra, and even the service fee—"
"Can you please disappear from our sight first?"
The Monk, still hoping to persuade the Hero with a friendly smile, was politely dismissed by the Little Girl.
The Hero watched him leave with repeated glances back, then sat with the Little Girl in a corner of the Church.