What Should I Do If I Find Out My Wife Is the Pope?

Chapter 37: For Ten Minutes… Let’s Pretend This Pope Is a Normal Human Being!

Bishop Alec?

The name rippled through the crowd, and Oshu—still bristling with anger—snapped his head around. It was as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped over him; in an instant, he came to his senses and released his grip on his sword.

Lin Wei, too, let the magic he’d been quietly gathering dissipate, his focus shifting to the so-called Bishop Lotai.

Those golden eyes—identical to every other Church official’s, as if they’d been stamped from the same mold. He didn’t look weak, either; Lin Wei could sense he’d reached the typical upper limit for his kind, around Level 70.

As for whether he’d advanced further… Well, unless they actually fought, there was no way to know.

Not that it mattered. Barring some cosmic joke, Lin Wei doubted he’d ever cross swords with this man in his lifetime.

“That must be Bishop Lotai.”

“Wait, then… is that the Hero standing next to him?”

“I never thought I’d see the two of them here!” With Bishop Alec’s sudden arrival—bathed in holy light and radiating authority—the passersby, who had been watching or reporting on the aftermath of the goblin disaster, instantly turned their attention toward the commotion.

And when they saw what was unfolding, their eyes lit up. One after another, people crowded closer, their excited chatter buzzing in the air.

After all, Bishop Lotai was practically a walking beacon of holiness—impossible to overlook.

And the adventurers facing him, clad in extravagant gear, looked exactly like the subjugation squad everyone had been talking about.

It made sense. Miss Iresha, a member of the Hero’s party, had resolved the goblin disaster herself.

If they were companions, why wouldn’t they all come to the Adventurers’ Guild together?

“Bishop Alec.”

No matter how furious he felt, even Oshu knew he had to rein in his emotions before a bishop of the Holy Church.

The fire in his eyes faded as Oshu took a deep breath. When he finally spoke, it was with forced restraint and a hint of apology.

“I had a bit of a dispute with this adventurer just now. We were in the process of resolving it. Sorry for the disturbance.”

“A dispute… And you think it’s acceptable to draw your weapon in the Adventurers’ Guild?”

But Bishop Lotai clearly had no intention of letting the matter slide.

With countless eyes watching, he questioned Oshu in a calm, measured tone—his words carrying the weight of the Church’s authority.

Even though Oshu was the Hero handpicked by the Holy Church, there was no trace of favoritism in the bishop’s gaze.

“As the Hero, do you understand what it means to recklessly point your weapon at another human?”

“If it’s merely a dispute, resolve it with words. If you can’t show even a little tolerance as the Hero, how do you expect to live up to the Goddess Alicia’s hopes for you? It would do you well to reflect on the conviction you held when you first set out to defeat the Demon Lord.”

“I…”

As the Hero, he really shouldn’t have drawn his weapon on an innocent person.

But that damned adventurer had dared to threaten Iresha—Oshu found that utterly unforgivable!

And yet… faced with Bishop Alec’s commanding golden gaze, Oshu—the Hero—could only take a deep breath and swallow his protest.

“I understand. My apologies.”

No matter how he felt, there was no way he could act out in front of someone like this.

He’d just have to wait until they returned to Aurens Town to properly settle the matter of the gem’s ownership.

After all, it wasn’t as if he was unwilling to pay the equivalent amount in gold coins.

Once tempers had cooled, he could offer a compromise—and considering his identity as the Hero, the other man probably wouldn’t dare refuse outright.

“Mm.”

But what truly caught Oshu off guard was what happened next. After giving a perfunctory nod to acknowledge the Hero’s decision, Bishop Alec—who had just been the very picture of stern authority—suddenly turned to Lin Wei, that troublesome country adventurer, and flashed a smile Oshu never expected to see.

“Well then… You must be Miss Iresha, and you, I presume, are Mr. Lin Wei?”

Oh ho! Is it finally time for the long-awaited reward?

“That’s right, I’m Lin Wei. Pleased to meet you, Bishop Alec.”

Faced with Alec’s sudden shift in attitude, Lin Wei could barely contain his excitement, rubbing his hands together inwardly.

Ever since he’d arrived, he’d been waiting for something like this.

He’d played a key role in both resolving the goblin disaster and uncovering the evil god statue. If the assistant’s reward was only five thousand gold coins, that felt a bit stingy, honestly.

He’d been hoping the Holy Church might offer something a bit more substantial. Was it finally about to happen?

“Greetings to you both. My apologies for the delay—word from the Holy City only just reached me.”

Of course, Alec had no idea what was running through the adventurer’s mind.

Recalling the message he’d received not long ago, and having confirmed their identities, he offered a warm smile.

“The Holy Church headquarters is fully aware of your heroic actions during the goblin disaster.”

“As such, the Pope herself sent a letter just recently, asking me to personally convey her thanks for your courageous efforts—especially to you, Mr. Lin Wei.”

Receiving the Holy Church’s thanks was routine enough, but being singled out by the Pope herself? That was another matter entirely.

Lin Wei’s smile froze the instant he heard those words.

Behind him, Oshu’s expression twisted further. He’d never imagined that this guy would actually catch the attention of the Pope!

Even as the Hero, his only connection with the Pope was the recent personal assignment to Lotai—he’d never had any direct interaction!

Lin Wei was just an ordinary adventurer who’d happened to get swept up in Iresha’s mission during the goblin disaster. What had he done to deserve this kind of recognition?

“The Pope mentioned me by name?”

Fortunately, Lin Wei recovered quickly. His surprise lasted only a moment before he slipped back into his usual composure. Feigning confusion, he asked, “Is that so?”

Judging by the situation, it didn’t look like his true identity had been exposed. The Pope must have named him for some other reason.

If it really was about his real identity, it wouldn’t be a bishop greeting him here—it’d be the entire Holy Chruch Knights. And, as it turned out, Lin Wei’s guess was right.

“That’s correct. Not only did you face the goblin disaster without fear, you also joined forces with Miss Iresha of the Hero’s party to quell the crisis.”

“This is a story of courage—an act of fearless spirit worthy of any true adventurer. The Pope has asked me to convey her gratitude and, beyond that, to present both of you with an official commendation on behalf of the Holy Church.”

Bishop Alec’s face radiated warmth and approval as he raised his hand. With a gentle wave, a barrier of holy light shimmered into existence, isolating Lin Wei and Iresha—along with the rest of the Hero’s party—from the rest of the guild.

“Her Holiness’s will is this: as a token of thanks, you are to receive a high-grade defensive artifact from the Holy Church’s own vaults.”

After all, when it came to distributing rewards, a certain amount of privacy was only proper.

Alec recalled the Pope’s special instructions: [Remember to check, as Bishop of Lotai, whether they have any needs in their daily life.]

It was a clear move to set an example for ordinary adventurers. Though the Pope was young, she handled such matters with remarkable skill and poise.

Alec regarded the two of them with clear appreciation, then added another offer.

“In addition, as Bishop of Lotai, if there’s anything else I can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to ask.”

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A high-grade defensive artifact? Lin Wei was only mildly interested in that.

But when Alec spoke those next words, Lin Wei’s eyes lit up instantly.

At last! He’d finally heard the magic phrase: “Is there anything you need?”

Ever since the goblin disaster had been resolved, Lin Wei had been hoping for an opportunity like this.

The way things were going, it was almost as if someone was reading his mind and giving him a gentle nudge in the right direction.

Not bad at all, useless Pope! Finally doing something worthwhile for once.

Fine… For this, I’ll give you ten minutes!

For the next ten minutes, I’ll treat you as a normal human being!

“In that case, Bishop Alec, I wonder if you could help me find a job in the Imperial Capital?”

Lin Wei made his request without the slightest hesitation.

“A job… in the Imperial Capital?”