The well-traveled Cruising Bishop pretended not to see the scene at all. Despite the tumult in his mind, his face remained calm.
'No matter what, it's no wonder she's Her Lady Saintess.'
"What kind of riddles are they playing?"
The Warrior Guild Leader looked around, utterly bewildered, but then laughed nonchalantly.
"Although I don't know what's happening, Miss, your stance when unsheathing the sword was truly beautiful!"
"Even if you can't chant or pray, it doesn't matter; a good warrior doesn't need those things!"
"By the looks of it, you haven't yet officially transitioned jobs. How about joining our Warrior Guild?"
His remarks, seemingly oblivious to the situation, made the Cruising Bishop standing beside him stiffen, his fist slightly clenched beneath his robe.
The Hero and the Little Girl exchanged surprised glances, reminding them of their initial purpose for coming here.
Oh right, there's the warrior job transition evaluation too.
[Hero's Heartbeat (No Bonus due to Sword-Unsheathing Failure)]
[Little Girl's Recommendation (Border +10, Equipment Requirement -10)]
However, although the Warrior Guild Leader's invitation was indeed sincere, their reactions were somewhat subtle, allowing the anxious onlooking Cruising Bishop to breathe a sigh of relief.
'Warrior, huh...' The Hero's expression was helpless.
"Warrior, huh..." The Little Girl muttered regretfully.
The two exchanged glances, understanding each other's thoughts.
The Hero had once fought alongside Guards, and on the Little Girl's border, warriors were the most numerous, strongest, and essential profession.
They both knew the excellence and strength of warriors.
Yet the connection between armored warriors and Beast Spirit Mages was, to put it politely, less than ideal.
Although the Hero had received a humanoid form that broke the taboos of Beast Spirit Mages, thanks to the gift of the Lake Holy Sword, she knew this form was unlikely to be considered combat-ready, even without testing.
A promising future—even if someone advised her that way, she estimated it would be challenging to think so far ahead.
While the Hero remained silent due to her inability to speak, the Little Girl felt embarrassed to directly reject such a passionate invitation in front of the Warrior Guild Leader.
"Sorry, my sister isn't available to discuss this right now."
"Alright, you as a Guild Leader, stop enticing the wounded and go back to preside, the Ceremony of Unsheathing the Sword isn't over yet."
The Cruising Bishop spoke with a stern face.
Realizing he had been gently declined, the Warrior Guild Leader was neither surprised nor offended.
Though his personality was rough and insensitive, he wasn't just a brute.
Seeing that the Hero was unmoved, he regretfully shook his head.
"Not becoming a warrior in the first transition is fine! In the future, you can consider coming to us for further study!"
He waved to the Hero, laughing before turning and leaving.
"After all, it would be a pity for someone recognized by the Holy Sword not to wield a sword!"
[Sixth Station: Warrior Guild (Lake Holy Sword Challenge) Score]
Guild Leader's Evaluation: 164
Little Girl's Recommendation: 30
Once the Warrior Guild Leader had left, the Cruising Bishop immediately blossomed with a friendly smile.
"Miss Hero, is there anything uncomfortable for you? Do you need to rest at the inn first? Or would you like to come directly to the Church? We have a treatment and rest room there..."
The Hero shuddered, instinctively shrinking back, trying to keep some distance from that bright smile.
Was this really a church job transition?
Grandpa was right; church people are just too suspicious...
She instinctively attempted to answer, but her cherry lips opened and closed in vain, unable to produce even a sound, feeling depressed as she took another sip of hot drink.
One couldn't say the Holy Sword's gift was thoughtless; considering her profession as a Beast Spirit Mage, it could be said to have provided a humanoid magic creature's intelligence tailor-made for her, giving her a form she couldn't otherwise obtain.
But if there's ever a next time, she wished it would give her a chance to inspect it first.
Like receiving an unwanted gift, feeling compelled by etiquette to force a smile, the Hero managed to smile at the Cruising Bishop.
"You also go and preside over the ceremony!"
The Little Girl mercilessly issued an expulsion order, causing the Cruising Bishop to leave with an awkward smile.
However, his words reminded the Hero.
Since all Professional Guild evaluations were complete and it was almost certain she'd go to the Church, what should she do next?
8. Life Profession Alliance
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure♛
[Next Stop Is, Extreme Failure!]
1. Someone questioned the Hero's score♛
2. The Little Girl was targeted
4. Cruising Bishop, Danger! (Cultist)
5. Mayor: This year's festival dance will be decided as the Hero
6. Border: Arcane Surge LV D30+30
7. Someone targeted the Hero (R Profession)
8. Arcane Surge: Insects and Goblins
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
[The Person Questioning Is——]
1. Noble from hometown
4. Political opponent of the Warrior Guild Leader
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
[Will the Hero Respond to This Questioning?]
Just as the Hero pondered where the next stop would be, the guards buying supplies pushed open the door to the lounge.