How the Cult Saves the World

Even though the number of believers had increased a lot, Kyros didn't ask me for more favors.

Maybe it was because of the system's settings. That's what I thought.

And when I saw the quest window that popped up in front of my eyes, I was sure of it.

It was because the 'Dwarf Rescue Operation' quest also appeared in Woosebeop, the original work.

But I had no intention of accepting this quest when it showed up. It was too bothersome and the reward was not worth it.

However, things were different now.

If the quest success reward was 'The Dwarf's Gratitude'.

'I have to do it.'

The dwarves in Woosebeop were a craftsman race that made various artifacts, including weapons. If I succeeded in the quest, I could ask the dwarves for an artifact.

'I have to do it.'

If the dwarves made armor, it would be at least of legendary grade.

So I pressed the accept button right away.

'I got it, Kyros. I'll help you.'

---Thank you, my little lamb.

'What for.'

I put down the cleaning tools and left the High Priest's room.

"Troy, Zain."

I called the two guys who were cleaning the spacious hall. I felt sorry for the kids, Abel, and Jacob, but I needed these two.

"Alphi, I have something urgent to do, so I have to go first. It's something that Kyros asked me to do."

[That's okay! Don't worry, Leader. Have a safe trip.]

"Yeah, sorry."

After explaining to the kids, Zain and Troy came over.

"Leader, what's going on?"

"Why did you call us?"

The guys, who were holding a rag and a mop, looked at me with curious eyes. They looked pretty good in aprons, so I couldn't help but smile.

"Both of you have to go somewhere with me."

"Where?"

Zain's eyes sparkled. He quickly put the cleaning tools away, as if he hated cleaning.

"Kyros asked me for a favor. So, let's go to Bahano."

I went to Bahano with the two of them through the portal. Since I taught them how to use the portal, Zain and Troy followed me to the Palace.

The dwarf rescue operation would take place outside of Bahano, so I needed Troy. And Zain was also useful as a ranged dealer, so I brought them both.

'Kyros, where are the dwarves?'

I didn't remember where the dwarves were, because I didn't do this quest much in the original work, since the reward was not lucrative.

---They're in an alley near the temple under construction. They keep crying and looking for me.

'Don't worry. I'll get there soon.'

I heard the destination from Kyros and left the Palace right away. And before I left the royal city, I told Zain and Troy firmly.

"Make sure you wear your hoods well this time. Don't make things complicated."

"Got it."

"Okay, Leader."

I checked that they covered their hoods and left the royal city.

The capital was full of life today. It was chilly, but there were many people walking on the streets.

As I walked past them, Zain, on my right, asked me.

"So, Leader, what did Kyros ask you to do?"

"I'm curious too, Leader."

"Oh, right. I forgot to tell you guys. Kyros heard the 'dwarf's prayer'. He said he wanted to save the lives of the twin brothers who were in danger."

I explained briefly. Zain smiled.

"I'm looking forward to meeting a dwarf for the first time in my life."

"Me too."

I felt the same way. The first non-human race I saw after coming to this world was Troy, who was of a Mont race.

As I thought about that, I arrived near the temple.

"Wow..."

The temple looked more decent than I expected. The fruit shop building that covered the temple was gone, and a wide road was made in its place. At the end of the road, there was a temple with a splendid architectural style.

'It looks like a Palace at a glance.'

I admired it softly and scanned the nearby alleys. Then I found a small creature crouching in an alley near the tavern.

"Hic, sob. Lufu."

The one who was crying like a child was a dwarf.

'Wow...'

I looked at the dwarf in astonishment.

He was only half my height, but his whole body was full of muscles. His face looked like he was in his mid-forties, and his red hair was like a lion's mane. And his long red beard was braided in two.

'It's more amazing to see it in person than in graphics.'

After seeing the Mont race and the dwarf, I was looking forward to meeting the elves someday.

---That's him, my child.

I remembered that this dwarf was our believer when Kyros said that. How amazing.

He must have stayed in Bahano and became a follower of Kyros.

I didn't expect the sub-quest to be connected like this.

"Hic, who are you?"

Then, the dwarf who was wiping his tears noticed us and asked. I entered the alley and removed my hood.

"Nice to meet you. I'm the leader of the Kyros Church, Leviathan."

I greeted him with a business smile, and the dwarf's eyes widened.

"Gasp!"

He leaped up from his seat and ran to me. He looked at my face and body carefully, and then opened his mouth to scream.

"Oh my! Lea, Leader- Ack!"

Thankfully, Troy's intervention stopped the dwarf's scream.

"Good job, Troy."

If Troy hadn't covered the dwarf's mouth, all the people passing by on the street would have flocked here.

"Calm down. I came here at Kyros' call. Your brother prayed earnestly to Kyros, right?"

I spoke calmly to the dwarf, whose mouth was still covered by Troy. The dwarf nodded. He seemed to have calmed down a bit, so I gestured to Troy to let him go. Troy removed his hand from the dwarf's mouth.

"Leader, I can't believe you came to see me in person. Thank you, Kyros. Thank you so much."

The dwarf thanked the sky.

---Haha, I always listen to the prayers of my believers.

'You're amazing.'

I gave a brief answer to Kyros and asked the dwarf.

"I heard you want to save your twin brother."

"Yes, yes. That's right. Oh, Kyros heard me properly. He's truly Kyros!"

"Can you explain in detail?"

"Yes, of course. First of all, let me introduce myself. I'm Katu."

Katu slowly explained his situation. Katu had a twin brother, Lufu.

They both traveled around the world. And they had promised to meet in Bahano, their last destination.

But Lufu didn't show up on the day they agreed to meet.

"Not only that, but he didn't contact me at all. Then, yesterday, he finally contacted me."

Katu recalled yesterday's memory and grimaced. He took out a small object from his pocket and handed it to me.

What Katu handed me was a copper coin. It was the same size as a gold coin, but it had a different shape from the usual currency. There was a pattern of two crossed hammers on it.

"This is the symbol of our dwarf tribe. If you look closely, you can see Lufu's name engraved here."

On top of the hammer, where Katu pointed, there was a dwarf letter just as he described.

"We communicate with each other through the messenger birds we raised in our hometown. The coin I brought today was Lufu's messenger bird. And the meaning of this coin is... that he's in mortal danger."

Katu handed me the coin with tears in his eyes.

The dwarves carried coins with their names engraved on them. And when they sensed death, they left them to the closest person. That was their tradition.

I looked at the coin for a moment and handed it back to Katu.

"Katu, then where is your brother now?"

"Lufu is... at the Black Moon Lake."

Katu's words made Zain and Troy's eyes widen. They had no choice.

"Black Moon Lake, are you sure?"

Zain asked as if he was in doubt. He couldn't believe it. Then Katu lowered his head and answered in a trembling voice.

"...Yes. That's right. I found out through Lufu's messenger bird. It must be true."

"I heard the dwarf's messenger birds are smart."

Troy's words made Katu nod.

"That's right. The messenger birds we dwarves raised remember the whereabouts of their owners. That's how I was able to find out that Lufu's last location was the Black Moon Lake."

As I listened to the story, Zain tilted his head and whispered to me.

"...Leader, I don't think this is a good idea. We've never had an easy job, but the Black Moon Lake is really dangerous. Haven't you heard of it?"

"Yeah. I know."

Then, Katu grabbed my pants.

"Leader, Leader. Please. Please, save my brother Lufu. I beg you. I, I don't have anything right now! But if you save Lufu, I'll give you everything I have to Kyros."

Katu pleaded with me, not only with tears but also with snot.

The dwarves were a proud and stubborn race. At the same time, they had a lot of affection for their family.

I bent my upper body and looked into Katu's eyes. And I smiled softly.

"Don't worry, brother. I won't ignore your brother's situation."

"Th, thank you. Leader. Thank you so much!"

Katu wiped his tears and snot and backed away. I whispered to Zain, who looked unhappy.

"Zain, relax. You know what? Katu might make you a bow later."

Zain's eyes started to shine then.

"Leader, you're smart."

Troy looked at me proudly and approached Katu. And he patted Katu's shoulder.

"Don't worry. We'll help you find your brother."

We rented a carriage and got on it. We had to cross the northern border of Bahano to get to the Black Moon Lake.

As I looked out the window, I felt a burning gaze.

I turned my head and saw Katu sitting across from me staring at me.

"Is there something on my face, brother?"

I asked Katu with a smile, and he nodded.

"Yes. Beauty is on it."

"...Ugh."

Zain turned his head as if he had seen something he shouldn't. But Katu didn't care.

"You're very handsome. Are you an elf by any chance?"

"No, I'm human."

"Haha. I see."

I was embarrassed, but seeing Zain's displeased face made me want to act shamelessly. I played along with Katu's words.

And before I knew it, we reached the northern border of Bahano.

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