The process was much simpler than I originally imagined.
After verifying the report and reviewing Rod's achievements, the envoys immediately declared his promotion successful.
The Bishop from the Hero Church who had once deceived him with the "theory of world malevolence" popped out of thin air, slapped his shoulder, added a Spiritual Light to him, and that was that.
The only difference Rod felt was that the flame emblem at his neckline had become more vivid.
The Bishop said cheerfully, "It's really you. I have always felt you had great potential since I first saw you; indeed, you've become a formal member upon returning from a single mission."
Rod was somewhat in disbelief, "Is it done? Am I a Third Level Combatant now?"
"Yes."
"Am I an official member of the Hall? No longer just in the reserve?"
"Yes."
"But I don't seem to feel any different..."
