"......What?"

Dad's eyes widened in shock. I repeated myself in a way that might be easier to understand.

"You might have heard the news, but I’m the saint who appeared in the Holy Kingdom. I can use Divine Descent, and I’ve also been given the title of 'Divine Priest.'"

"......"

For a while, Dad just stood there with his mouth hanging open, unable to say anything. It seemed like he couldn't quite believe it.

I briefly considered whether I should cast the Barrier of Defense right here.

"How could this happen?"