I Was Deemed a Worthless Saint Without a Level-Up Blessing and Was Sent Off to Marry a Neighboring Country, but It Turns Out My Blessing Was Actually Level Cap Removal - Episode 16

“They say a mother bear with cubs is on edge, right? I completely agree with your desire to praise the saint, but we shouldn’t provoke His Highness too much. It’s forbidden to let bl00d rain down within the group.”

“I see! Mother bear…!”

“That’s a very apt way to put it…!”

In response to Robes’ words, voices of agreement rose up from the members one after another.

“Hey, Robes! Who do you think is the mother bear!?”

Grr, Alvent voiced his dissatisfaction, but was perfectly ignored by Robes.

Instead of looking back at the master, Robes smiled cheerfully at Ferulina.

“Lady Ferulina, please forgive the rudeness of my comrades. We merely wish to express our gratitude for your magnificent Saint’s magic earlier. We have fought Fangwolves many times, but never have we won so effortlessly as today. This is all thanks to your Saint’s magic, Lady Ferulina.”

Following Robes’ respectful bow, the members gathered around also began to speak up one after another.

“It was really amazing! It felt like this huge surge of energy just overflowing!”

“Along the way, there were some chilling moments, but thanks to the saint’s magic, we came through unscathed!”

“I’ve never taken down a Fangwolf with a single strike before!”

“I feel like I’ve leveled up or something…!”

“What are you talking about? Didn’t you say the other day that you reached the level cap?”

“Yeah, that’s true, but as soon as the saint cast her spell, I felt this surge of power all over my body…”

“I know, I know! I felt it too!”

“Huh…?”

Ferulina lets out a hoarse voice at the words of the knights who are chattering noisily.

“Is there someone who has reached the level cap…!?”

When checking the status board, you can see not only the level but also the class and traits. However, the maximum level that can be reached varies for each individual depending on their traits.

Generally, in classes with talent, the level cap is around twenty-five to thirty. Even those blessed with talent rarely exceed thirty-five. If one can surpass forty, they are praised as having a natural gift.

The average level of the knights in the Klein Kingdom is in their mid-teens. Yet, despite being so young, these knights have already reached the level cap.

“The Gobules Kingdom has a lot of monster attacks. If you’re in the Second Knight Brigade, the season with frequent monster attacks means continuous subjugation… But still, my level keeps rising…

From behind, Alvent’s low voice comes down.

“……Did you get fed up with living in a country where danger is always nearby?”

“N-no…! It’s just that, it’s the first time I’ve met someone who’s reached the level cap, so I was really surprised…”

Shaking my head, I realized that I was still trapped in Alvent’s arms.

“Um, um…”

Feeling the heat rising in my cheeks, I shifted slightly, and he quickly released his arm, saying, “S-sorry!”

“N-no…”

Unable to look back at Alvent, I fidgeted and lowered my gaze, when Robes, looking very curious, spoke to me, saying, “By the way.”

“Lady Ferulina’s saintly magic was truly magnificent… But, may I ask what level Lady Ferulina is?”

“Me? Well…”

With their gaze averted, they mumble a response.

“Actually, I haven’t checked the status board for the past few years…”

If I look at the status board, I have to see that the Saint’s Blessing, which doesn’t activate at all, is there, whether I like it or not.

Unlike the knights, for whom the level of monsters they can safely fight is directly linked to the risk of injury, Ferulina, who only casts spells from the rear, has not had any particular issues even if her level is unclear. Therefore, she hadn’t touched her status board for the past few years.

“I’m sorry…”

When I shrank back and apologized, I was comforted by Robes in a gentle voice.

“Please don’t apologize. I was just curious about your level since you had ten knights casting two support spells on you. As expected of you, Lady Ferulina, the Saint. Your skills were truly remarkable. On behalf of the members, I thank you.”

“Th-thank you so much…!”

I was greeted with a respectful bow and hurriedly shook my head, trembling.

“I just did what I could… But if it was able to help everyone, then I’m really glad…!”

As I was swept away by the joy swelling in my chest and smiled brightly, mysterious voices like “fwaa~” and “hooo~” arose among the knights.

“Hey, Robes.”

Alvent, calling out the name with a displeased tone, throws the empty wooden bowl at Robes.

“Refill it and bring it to my tent. Ferulina, leave the rest to Robes.”

“You’re still in the middle of your meal, aren’t you? I’ll take care of it, so please take your time, Lady Ferulina.”

Even Robes, who received the wooden bowl without hesitation, smiled and encouraged her, and Ferulina obediently allowed Alvent to lead her back to the tent.

“I’m sorry about those noisy guys… Did they make you feel uncomfortable?”

As I returned to the tent and sat back down, I was surprised when Alvent apologized to me with a look of regret.

“It’s outrageous! Everyone is so friendly and harmonious… I’m almost envious.”

“Jealous? Of that?”

When I answered by shaking my head vigorously, Alvent blinked his black eyes in surprise.

“Yes. In the Kingdom of Klein, there was no one who would speak to me kindly without the blessing… So, I was very happy.”

When I think that my magic has been able to help someone, I feel like my heart is going to burst with joy.

Holding her chest tightly and smiling, she said, and Alvent let out a small groan.

“R-really…? I hope you didn’t have a bad experience…”

The gaze of Alvent, who had murmured, suddenly sharpened.

“But listen up! If there are any members who get too touchy-feely without any regard for others, let me know immediately. Both Robes and I intend to educate them properly, but it’s not impossible that someone might get carried away and disrupt the order.”

“Y-yes. Thank you for your consideration.”

I only talked to them a little, but the knights in the group all seem friendly and trustworthy.

However, seeing Alvent’s stern expression made her feel bad about answering that way, so Ferulina nodded honestly.