I’m the Only Totem in Another World

Chapter 63: Paladin Training Plan （2）

The reason Rake and I searched this place is because it’s a place we haven’t been to before.

Although the Blue Moss Tribe lived in this mountain, they only traveled the paths to avoid the Demon’s Eye, so they couldn’t wander the entire mountain.

A place that has never been checked before. We stopped by thinking there might be a tunnel.

But there is no tunnel, and there is a new Paladin.

Ah, it’s not confirmed as a Paladin yet.

Let’s check now.

━ Can you enter the cave?

Rake nodded and headed for the cave entrance.

The moment she stepped on the entrance, a white light flashed a few times, but that was all.

It does no harm.

Could this be the ‘Demon Repelling Protective Seal’ that George was talking about in the community?

It’s a magic circle that only works for 72 hours for newbies.

This confirms that the person inside is a Paladin.

A veteran Paladin would have avoided contact. Because they could reveal my identity through the community.

But this friend is a warm newbie Paladin.

If I don’t help, there’s a high probability that they won’t be able to survive this harsh world.

…Wouldn’t I be able to make them an ally if I just use my mouth well?

Yes, as a Paladin of the Tribal Federation.

It doesn’t matter if I can’t give experience points.

All Paladins are superhuman. If they reach Level 4, they can catch a low-ranking demon alone.

It would be reassuring just to fight alongside them.

━ The one inside will be a Paladin. It’s an important force, so let’s get them to join the Tribal Federation.

“I understand.”

I stopped Rake who was about to draw her curved sword.

She’s a woman who loves violence more than conversation, so I have to warn her every once in a while.

While watching Rake stealthily moving inside the cave, I checked the community.

[Petit Noah: I opened my eyes and it’s a dark basement （ ; ω ; ）]

[Petit Noah: I hear monsters roaring outside （˚ ˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ ）]

[Petit Noah: The monsters just screamed and died 。゜゜（´Ｏ`） ゜゜。What should I do?]

Petit Noah… You’re a guy who likes strange emoticons.

It was a newbie desperately sending rescue signals, but no comments were posted.

There is no special reason. It was just buried because there were a lot of posts coming up.

“There’s a person in front. They’re hiding, curled up.”

Rake’s yellow eyes gleam in the dark cave.

━ I’ll call.

Paladins can understand the Barbarian language, but Barbarians can’t.

Rake’s atmosphere and eyes are a bit scary, so they might be nervous.

It’s right for me to lead the conversation.

━ Paladin. Fear not. I know you’ve fallen into a strange place.

I spoke in the softest voice possible.

Even so, the voice that comes out is a dignified, mid-bass tone of a man.

━ I’m the Loa of the Barbarians, Malak. I’m the god of this world. I will help you.

“…God, sir?”

A rustling sound is heard in the darkness.

━ That’s right. I won’t harm you. I swear on my honor.

“…”

A woman cautiously approached, her long orange hair fluttering.

Late teens to early twenties? She’s cute.

I don’t know if the possessed body is the same age as the possessor, but their behavior is childish.

She might be a woman who played games when she was in elementary school.

If she’s roughly 7~9 years old… She’s probably a high school student?

Why did you play this crappy game?

The Paladin looked at Rake once and Totem No. 3 once, then opened her eyes wide.

“A, a glowing wooden statue!”

━ It’s a totem. I’m talking to you through this medium.

“Ah…!”

It must be her first time seeing a talking piece of wood.

━ Paladin, tell me your name.

“N, name…”

The woman thought about something for a while, then answered with a solemn expression.

“…Marie Therese Charlotte.”

━ …

Marie what?

━ I know you’re a possessor. Don’t play around and tell me your real name.

You want to live with a fantasy name because you came to a fantasy world?

Petit Noah, do you want to get in trouble?

This is not the time to play around.

“S, Sasaki Noah. I’m sorry…”

She’s Japanese.

I briefly explained to Noah the situation she was in.

I also mentioned that I am the only god who has descended directly to save the earth.

“Malak-nim drove out the demons of Symphony, established the Tribal Federation Headquarters, and even Bluethan…”

Rake gave me credit for my achievements.

It’s embarrassing to say this with my own mouth.

“What the hell is going on… I was eating tanghulu in my room a few hours ago.

Are you saying that the world in the game has become reality? Or did someone who implemented the existing world into a game… Ah, it’s difficult.”

Noah was confused.

I couldn’t tell her clearly.

Actually, I don’t know if this world is real or fake.

━ I’ll tell you the details if you join the Tribal Federation. Choose.

I gave her a choice for now. There’s only one option anyway.

“…I’ll join.”

Noah, who was glancing at Rake’s expressionless, slightly chilly face, made her choice.

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I took Noah inside the Tribal Federation Headquarters.

I thought the civilized people’s reaction would be hot, but it was calmer than I thought.

Are they watching me?

If they welcome the Paladin, a faithful servant of the Goddess, they might be targeted by me, a Loa… Would they think that way?

━ This is Paladin Noah. She decided to join the Tribal Federation. She decided to serve me, so treat her without discrimination.

It would be more comfortable to say this clearly.

“Welcome!”

“You’re young!”

“Unni, you’re pretty!”

Now the civilized people are welcoming Noah. As expected, they were watching.

“Ah… Thank you?”

Not knowing she would receive such treatment, Noah waved her hand with a stupid expression.

Rachel approached Noah.

“By any chance… Do you know Paladin Goja Buro?”

She’s not like Dr. Hong.

“G, Goja Buro? No?!”

Rachel… The Paladin you adored died a long time ago.

He’s become a Close-Range Spy now…!

After showing Noah around the Tribal Federation Headquarters, I brought her to the altar.

“Uh… H, hello. I’m Noah, a Pal? adin. Uh… P, please take care of me.”

It’s like an introduction from an elementary school student who transferred schools.

“You must have been through a lot, young friend. I’m Harry Francis Winston, an authority on Golem Studies.”

“Nice to meet you! I’m Kanto, the chieftain of the Blue Moss Tribe!”

“I’m Muri, the Priestess of the Brown Rock Tribe.”

“I’m Paya, the Priestess of the Blue Moss Tribe and Spirit Master.”

“We met briefly earlier, but let me introduce myself again. I’m Rachel, in charge of administration for the Tribal Federation.”

“I’m Rake, Malak-nim’s guardian. Rookie Paladin, don’t think useless thoughts and obey. If you bother Malak-nim…”

━ Stop it.

We’re not yakuza, Rake.

A round of self-introductions passed.

Since she’s the first Paladin to join the Tribal Federation （Siu is ambiguous）, I’m going to treat her well.

I briefly checked the community just in case.

She hasn’t posted a new article yet. Good.

━ Paladin Noah, I’ll warn you just once.

“Yes?”

━ Don’t divulge information about this place to the community. You must not disclose any information.

I should say this in advance.

“D, do you even know that there’s a community?”

━ I have a way to see your community. You can’t deceive a god. Be careful.

“Y, yes…”

Noah, trembling with fear, nodded her head repeatedly.

I didn’t say ‘I’ll kill you if you divulge it’, but she probably understood from the atmosphere.

━ Just keep that in mind. You are now a member of the Tribal Federation and a precious follower. I will protect and grow you. No one will be able to threaten you.

“…Thank you.”

Noah bowed to me.

Maybe because she’s still young, she doesn’t seem to be following the situation well.

As she kills demons and mingles with the warriors, she’ll naturally come to worship me.

I played an active role in various ways alongside the civilized people during the defensive war.

I encouraged the civilized people, fought with them, and protected them until the end.

The reward was the fervent support of the civilized people.

Even the civilized people who were forced to serve me because of the situation now pray while looking at the totem with sparkling eyes.

They have come to truly believe in and follow me.

I can be sure. Noah will also come to serve me.

It’s only a matter of time.

━ What level are you?

“1.”

━ Skills?

“I haven’t learned any yet. Uh… It says I have to use something called ‘Skill Points’ to get skills.”

So you can’t get skills just by leveling up.

Just as I have points, they had Skill Points.

━ What kind of skills can you learn?

I’m not really asking because I don’t know. I saw the Level 1 skills in the community.

This is a trust test.

If she lies here… Just like Cho Wol Ja calls Goja Buro, I’ll have to call Rake.

“Hold on… Uh…”

Noah’s eyes turned to the air. She’s looking at the status window.

“Light’s Protection, Healing Touch, Holy Strike. These three.”

━ I see. Don’t choose any skill just because you have Skill Points. I will help you.

Good. You passed the test.

━ I’m going to rest for a bit. If you need anything, ask those who are at this altar.

Let’s give her advice on skills later. I’m a bit tired today.

“Okay…”

Noah bowed and moved away from Totem No. 1.

“Um…”

Noah, wondering who to talk to while looking at the Tribal Federation leaders sitting at the round table.

“P, pretty unni. I have a question…”

She chose Rake because she was the first person she saw… but it was the worst choice.

Leaving aside the fact that they don’t speak the same language, to choose a woman suffering from human aversion.

“Old man, what is this thing babbling about? Is it a challenge for a duel?”

Rake asked Harry without even looking at Noah.

“I’m sorry!”

Noah, pale as a sheet, moved towards Muri and Paya as if running away.

Will this friend be able to get along well?