Banishment is Fine: As a Genius Saint, I Can Shine Anywhere. - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Episode 1.2

Priests were generally skilled in curses and enhancement spells, whereas saintesses excelled in healing and protection. However, it was believed that saintesses had much stronger latent power compared to priests.

The primary duty of priests and saintesses was to offer prayers to the sacred tree that protected the holy kingdom. Because of this, powerful priests and saintesses often resided in the central city surrounding the sacred tree.

Both priests and saintesses tended to lose their powers after the age of thirty. Therefore, those whose powers weakened, or were not very strong to begin with, were usually assigned to regional temples.

The most talented priests and saintesses rarely left the central city. Especially those with titles like “head” or “chief” were often hidden deep within the central temple and never appeared before the public.

Saintess Meteora, who was once the chief saintess who lived such a life. Given her perfect ability in healing, barriers, and talismans, it would not be surprising if she spent her entire life in the central temple.

Despite her defiance, sending such a talented saintess to a regional area… What were the priests at the central temple thinking?

Although saintesses had stronger divine blessings, priests, being male, held higher authority within the temple. They managed the sacred tree and operated the temple with significant authority, separate from the king and nobles.

If they disliked a priest or saintess, they could easily send them to a regional temple. However, it seemed foolish to let go of a talented Saintess like Meteora.

Could it be that they sent her here to strengthen the stakes as she had wished?

It could be interpreted that way, but it still seemed unreasonable to send a young girl alone to such a miasma-filled remote area. Was she truly just reassigned? Considering the monster-filled frontier, it was difficult to investigate.

“I understand why you might be suspicious of a saintess arriving alone, Captain.”

Segin, sensing Lionel’s thoughts, smiled slightly.

“Even if there is something behind it, it doesn’t matter. So far, she’s been cooperative and eager to repair the border stakes. There’s no harm in working together.”

“True enough.”

“By the way, you should eat. Even enhanced humans need food and water, just like us.”

“Indeed.”

Lionel accepted the water Segin offered and smiled.

“If I were to become an enhanced human, it would be nice not to need food or water.”

“Don’t be so grim. Sacrificing even the ability to eat would mean giving up life’s pleasures.”

“Maybe, but these rations…”

Knights on the frontier usually ate solid, preserved food wrapped in oil paper. It was hard and tasteless, similar to compressed rice cakes.

“At least it’s filling…”

Lionel sighed as he chewed the food.

At that moment, Meteora approached, staff in hand, after treating the other knights.

“You two are the only ones left. Any injuries or ailments?”

“My left leg got hurt. It might look ugly.”

“Don’t worry, show to me.”

Segin removed his boot and rolled up his trouser leg, revealing an ugly swollen mark caused by a monster’s tentacle during a battle a few days ago.

“That’s quite a wound… I’m amazed you could still walk.”

It was a wound that might make a young girl turn away, but Meteora only slightly furrowed her brows before raising her staff to heal it.