Sisterhood (2)

It happened right after I knocked on the nameplate of .

After waiting a moment, six nuns rushed out and surrounded the two of us.

From the color of the badges on their chests, I noticed they were second-year seniors.

Seeing them clasp their hands and pray, I hurriedly followed suit.

“Excuse us, first-year juniors. We appreciate you visiting this holy sanctuary, but this place is off-limits to outsiders.”

If you are a lost lamb, please turn back.

“If you need an escort, we will guide you to the front yard.”

Although they spoke kindly, the meaning was clear—they were rejecting us.

Indeed, they were just part of the Academy .

In reality, they were no different from the ’s minions.

No wonder they had such a notorious reputation.

Clearing my throat, I began to speak.

“Hey, We didn’t just come here out of the blue. I heard the Chairman contacted you.”
“…Chairman… you mean that spinster Yu Neung-hae? Ah, maybe…”

At my words, one of the nuns opened her eyes and met my gaze.
She froze for a moment.
A faint blush began to spread across her cheeks.
As if melting into a moderately warm bath, she started to relax with a ‘hue…’

Oh, no way…

‘…Again?’

It had been quiet lately.

“…Wow.”
“Um…”
“……”
“Senior?”
“…Thank you. Thanks to you, my eyes are pleased.”
“Oh, uh, that’s good to hear.”

Is this déjà vu?

I feel like I’ve heard something similar somewhere before.

‘Ah, I remember.’

It was roughly like this when I first lined up at the .

Hmm.

At this point, I suspected that the nun’s trait was not [Divinity] but being a fool for good looks.

After a moment, the nuns seemed to sense the [Divinity] emanating from my body.

Well, it was Divinity that had increased rapidly compared to before.

It would be stranger not to notice.

At the same time, they realized that Meowi, beside me, also possessed [Divinity].

Then, as if it had never happened, they gathered around us and started welcoming us.

The hospitality was nice, but…
It was a bit over the top.

“Oh my, the handsome junior is 19 years old this year? The average age of first-year students is 21… You came quite early!”
“Yes, yes…”
“So, do you have a girlfriend? How many have you dated? Honestly, you get confessed to about 100 times a year, right?”
“…Not that many. About two or three times a week. Nowadays, it’s almost none.”
“Kyaaa~”

“No way. Are you saying the sister is 19 years old? Lies! You’re just a 6th grader in elementary school, right?”
“M-M-Meeeooow! I’m an adult! A proper grown-up! I can even smoke and drink!”
“Oh my, oh my! Your hands on your waist are so cute! Can I touch your cheeks? No, I’ll just do it.”
“Mmmmf!”

Now that I think about it…

If it weren’t for their [Divinity] rejection culture, they were no different from other girls their age.

‘Well, that’s only natural.’

After all, they were humans, too.
It seemed I was the one wearing tinted glasses.

Anyway, at this rate, it wasn’t going to end.

Just when I thought I might force my way in, a voice of salvation was heard.

“What are you all doing right now?”
“…!”

At the familiar low voice, all the chattering nuns stood in line with discipline.

They looked like soldiers caught slacking off when their commanding officer appeared.

“…W-We greet the Superior Mother.”
“Everyone, please go inside. You don’t want to trouble the guest.”
“Yes, yes!”

A woman lightly sorted out the situation.
She smiled at us gently.
I also showed a smile of gratitude and joy.

“It’s been a while. Brothers and sisters. No, I should say juniors now.”
“It’s been a while for me too, Senior Divine Light Garam.”
“It’s an honor that you remember me.”

Divine Light Garam.

A 4★ [Divinity] character by birth.

It was a reunion after a long time since she guided us in the Order.

…No.

Come to think of it, I was unconscious and didn’t see her.

For her, it was the third meeting.

I clasped my hands and bowed my head.

“I heard you helped treat me when I was badly injured.”

The night I passed out after exerting all my strength against the [Twin Head Troll].

Without the help of Divine Light Garam, it would have been dangerous in many ways.

At my words of gratitude, Divine Light Garam laughed with a ‘Huhuhuhu~’

“I’m glad I could help.”

Shall we go inside for now?

Chattering conversation continued.
Divine Light Garam suddenly spoke as if she remembered something.

“Oh right, Seha. Is the rumor true?”
“Rumor?”
“Yes, that you made Professor Peng Jin-ah lose her sword, and seduced hundreds of girls in a day.”

…Something feels subtly mixed with truth and lies?

When I made a face like I had bitten into something bitter, Divine Light Garam chuckled.

Guiding me naturally to the table, she brought black tea and poured it in front of me and Meowi.

The friendly chatter that followed brought us pleasant moments.

Incidentally, I also got to know about her recent activities.

“Congratulations on becoming the head of the convent.”
“You’re too kind… I’m rather amazed that Junior Seha has been imbued with holy Divinity.”

Soon, her gaze fixed on the subtle long sword hanging from my waist.

Her eyebrows slightly raised and lowered…

She must be forcing down her astonishment.

“Would you like to take a look?”
“…Is that alright?”
“Of course. It’s not like the equipment is going to run away.”
“…Then, thank you…”

Divine Light Garam, who received the [Saint’s Sword], let out a small exclamation.

“This is at the level of a holy relic that should be strictly stored by the Order. Where on earth did you find something like this…?”
“Luck followed me. Ah, well… um, it would be troublesome if you took it. It’s the only sword I have left…”
“Oh my, it’s troubling if you consider me a shameless thief. May I ask for a favor?”
“A favor?”

Divine Light Garam nodded.

Her request was to register the [Saint’s Sword] in the Church’s lexicon.

Literally, just recording the information.

Since the item wouldn’t disappear, I agreed, and she stood up with a bright smile and left the room.

It was when I was feeding a snack to our little Meowi.

Before I knew it, she returned.

“Thank you. Thanks to you, the Church’s knowledge has increased by one more.”
“Not at all. Oh, but…”

In Divine Light Garam’s returning hand, there were other items.

One was a case containing earrings.
The other was an old book.

“Hehe. This delicious treat must surely be a gift from the gods. As the head of the convent, I brought it as a small token of sincerity.”

First, Divine Light Garam put the earrings on Meowi.

Upon closer inspection, they didn’t have any special abilities.

However, they were growth-type items that would increase the Divinity power of anyone who had at least 1, up to a maximum of 5.

“Meow. This, this precious thing…”

“Junior Hana’s smile is even more precious. Besides, considering how much the Church has consumed until now, this is just a drop in the ocean.”

“M-Meeeeooow?!”

Next, what was handed to me was an old book.

“I knew you were interested in sacred laws from our first conversation.”
“Oh, yes.”
“So Su Ok-bin, who heard my story, gave this as a gift.”
“…Huh?”

What? Why is Su Ok-bin’s name coming up here?

When I opened my eyes wide, Divine Light Garam smiled softly.

She explained that they had a personal acquaintance from before.

Meowi and I couldn’t hide our surprised faces.

Anyway…

“…Excuse me, but isn’t the relationship between nuns and elves… the worst?”
“Yes, that’s right. We consider each other enemies.”

Divine Light Garam, who took a sip of tea, added, ‘But…’

“Even if they are elves, you shouldn’t be prejudiced. The one I met by chance was very different from the rude elf bastards I knew.”

Oh…
Did she just curse?

“I should say they have some sense. They are different from those disrespectful elves. As we interacted, we became quite close.”

“…Ah, ahaha. I see.”

“Hehe. An ancient book is a type of skill book that allows you to learn registered skills by infusing it with holy power. I heard it’s one of the gifts prepared for you.”

At that moment, I remembered Su Ok-bin’s text from a few months ago saying, ‘I’ll give you something better.’

So, this must be one of those things.

‘…I feel like I’m receiving too much.’

Just listing the things I received from Su Ok-bin noona alone amounts to a whopping 1 billion, including Mesto’s magnifying glass.
Being a backer, among other things.
I’ve received countless help.

Well, of course.

“Do I just infuse Divinity into the ancient book?”
“That’s right.”

Since they were giving it to me, it would be impolite to refuse.
I smiled brightly and tucked it into my bosom.

After a while.

I got to the main reason I came here.
I shared the Chairman’s message.
Writing up a contract for confidentiality was a given.

Divine Light Garam silently drank tea.

The phrase “Underground Waterway” made her eyes twitch slightly.

“…I see. I never imagined that such an evil would be lurking beneath this sacred .”

“Yes, it’s a dungeon that absolutely requires at least one person from the Divinity Class. That’s why I was hoping to selec—”

“I understand now.”

“…Pardon?”

Divine Light Garam drew a deep smile on her lips, chuckling softly.

She lifted her head.
And raised her right hand and swept her hair back.

As her antique platinum hair fluttered, a mysterious sound effect, “Shararang~☆,” burst out.

“Meeow…”

Meowi, who had seen it once before, widened her eyes in amazement as if seeing it for the first time again.

“I see, I see. I think I understand why you specifically came to tell me this.”

With a confident smile on her lips, Divine Light Garam wiggled her fingers as if to say not to worry.

“As a servant of the Lord, I cannot just stand by and watch a lost lamb.”

“Um…”

“Especially since I am the Superior Mother of the . Indeed, an excellent choice, Brother.”

“Uh, Senior?”

“Your high standards deserve praise. A prodigy who stands out even among the third years! You’ve come all this way to invite me, Divine Light Garam.”

Oh, dear…
I raised my hand to my forehead with a bitter smile.
Even during this, the self-praise did not cease.

“Junior, you are very lucky. I am usually busy, but I have some free time these days. I called the kids below to give them some discipline—no, I mean, I was engrossed in mental training while having tea. But then, God granted me an opportunity for physical training as well.”

Divine Light Garam, with her trademark “Shararang~☆,” extended her hand.

“Now, go ahead and say it. That you need the power of Divine Light Garam.”

Then she closed her eyes and smiled.

She looked like a lady waiting for a dance proposal at a ball.

Thanks to that, I felt quite guilty.

But what could I do?

There was someone else to bring along.

I scratched my head and replied, feeling apologetic.

“…I’m sorry, Senior. Actually, I came to bring someone else.”
“……”

Divine Light Garam’s smiling face froze in place.

She, who had been still as a stone, soon had her pupils quake.

“…A-another nun?”
“Yes.”
“…Not, the Superior Mother, the prodigy, one of the top students in the third grade, and known as the Mace of the Lord… Divine Light Garam?”
“Uh, um… yes.”
“……”

Finally, a word of shock escaped from Divine Light Garam’s mouth.

“WH…”

WHAT?!