"Alright, we'll head over now,"
However, after thinking it over, Rein changed out of his clothes, replacing his linen waistcoat with the plate armor he had worn before.
Although he possessed the Transcendent characteristic 'Iron Skin,' having an extra layer of protection on the outside would undoubtedly be safer.
After all, when it's possible to 'stack armor,' one should always layer up as much as possible!
When Rein returned to the church, he saw several individuals clad in Knight Armor, among them Knight Lloyd and swordsmanship instructor Perez, both of whom were 'old acquaintances.'
Uh... it was Rein who knew these two. They, however, did not recognize him, as Rein's previous status was far too low for them to have taken notice!
Inside the carriage, the gorgeous Baroness Cleya lifted the curtain, nodded at Rein as he approached, and offered a faint smile.
The only person present whom Rein didn't recognize was a bearded middle-aged man.