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By the Grace of the Gods

Chapter 16: Learning at the Church ⛪️

Published: July 30, 2025

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Name: Ryoma Takebayashi

Gender: Male

Age: 11

Race: Human

Stamina: 11,052

Mana: 198,000

Everyday Life Skills

Housework Lv10, Etiquette Lv7, Musical Instrument Performance Lv3, Singing Lv3, Calculation Lv5

Combat Skills

Martial Arts Lv7, Swordsmanship Lv7, Dagger Technique Lv6, Hidden Weapons Technique Lv7, Spear Technique Lv4, Archery Lv6, Staff Technique Lv6, Weighted Chain Technique Lv4, Throwing Technique Lv7, Stealth Technique Lv7, Trap Lv6, Body Control Lv6, Qi Gong Lv5

Magic Skills

Beast Taming Magic Lv2, Barrier Magic Lv2, Healing Magic Lv1, Alchemy Lv2, Fire Magic Lv3, Water Magic Lv3, Wind Magic Lv2, Earth Magic Lv4, Null Magic Lv3, Lightning Magic Lv1, Ice Magic Lv2, Poison Magic Lv2, Wood Magic Lv3, Light Magic Lv2, Dark Magic Lv1, Spatial Magic Lv3, Mana Perception Lv3, Mana Manipulation Lv4, Mana Recovery Speed Increase Lv2

Production Skills

Pharmacology Lv6, Blacksmithing Lv1, Architecture Lv3, Woodworking Lv3, Sculpture Lv4, Drawing Lv4

Resistance Skills

Pain Resistance Lv8, Mental Pain Resistance Lv9, Health Lv7, Stench Resistance Lv3

Special Skills

Oracle Lv3, Survival Skills Lv5, Life Enhancement Lv3, Super Regeneration Lv3, Endurance Enhancement Lv6, Concentration Lv5

Titles

Rebellion Against Superiors

One Who Overcame a Miserable Life

Favored Child of the Gods

Sage's Disciple

Disciple of the Martial God

Blessing

Blessing of the Creator God Gain

Blessing of the Life God Kufo

Blessing of the Goddess of Love Lurutia

Blessing of the God of Alcohol Tekun

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Since I was told that mana increases if you keep using it before transfer, that’s fine. But I do have several skills that have leveled up. Also, looking at it like this, I really do have a lot of magic skills… Hmm? The “disciple of ~” titles must be the justification for the skill levels from the letter I received when I came to this world. And I have blessings from Gain and the god of alcohol. For now, as instructed, I’ll hide everything except my name, age, and race…

“All done.”

“Well then, I’ll guide you to the room where your escort is waiting. It’s better to ask them for a detailed explanation.”

Prompted by the woman, I left the room. Outside, I heard children’s voices.

“Wait! Wait!”

“Ahahaha! Over here!”

Looking towards the voices, I saw children in worn-out clothes playing outside the window.

“They are children cared for by this church. They are always full of energy, and after helping out, they play outside like that.”

I don’t know if they are orphans or have family issues, but I see.

“Well then, let’s go.”

Following the woman, I was led to a room inside the church. There, Mr. Reinhardt, madam, Lord Reinbach, the young lady, and Mr. Sebas were all eagerly waiting.

“Thank you for waiting. The baptism went smoothly without any issues.”

“Thank you for waiting, everyone.”

“It’s alright.”

Just as Mr. Reinhardt said that, the woman immediately tried to leave.

“Well then, I’ll take my leave now. Please feel free to use this room until you leave.”

“Thank you very much.”

Instinctively, I said thanks as well.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. Well then.”

I watched the woman leave and close the door, and then I asked Mr. Reinhardt about something I was wondering.

“The lady left in a hurry just now… was there a reason?”

“The contents of the status board are personal information that everyone keeps secret. She was just being considerate.”

“This room is prepared so that the person who received the baptism and their family can talk secretly about the status board’s contents.”

“I see.”

“Yes, it’s better not to talk carelessly about information on the status board. It used to be illegal to hide information long ago, but as more people began abusing the information, now it’s common to keep it secret.”

“Skills reveal your fighting style and tactics, which puts you at a disadvantage if exposed. Stamina and mana directly link to combat power, so nowadays most people only reveal this information to those they trust. For similar reasons, blessings are also kept secret. Usually, only name, age, race, and sometimes titles are disclosed.”