No, Seriously, Why?

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Brother Jin-sang’s magic was truly amazing.

I felt it even more deeply when I experienced it on my own body.

When I received Brother Jin-sang’s treatment after blowing off the Iron Golem’s arm and returning,

I was once again greatly shocked through my body.

My broken arm immediately returned to normal without even a hint of pain.

There were no after-effects like not being able to move my arm as I wanted, even though the outward appearance was restored after healing.

An arm that could clench and move exactly as I wanted.

Beyond that, an arm that returned in the best possible condition, even more energetic than before.

I experienced this every time I attacked the Iron Golem.

I was happy.

I was surprised.

I was moved.

There wasn’t the slightest falsehood in what Brother Jin-sang had claimed about himself.

With such joy, I hugged Brother Jin-sang and nuzzled my face against his while expressing my gratitude.

I unknowingly did, as if by habit, what I used to do to the sister who healed me.

But I thought it was fortunate that Brother Jin-sang also smiled and seemed to like it.

And that evening.

I honestly expressed my feelings to Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna and joined their party.

Though it was officially a temporary party.

I had the desire to impress Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna during this temporary arrangement to become a permanent party member.

If I became a permanent member.

If Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna left Gallio, I would leave with them.

Since this was all for fulfilling God’s teachings with my strength in more diverse places,

As part of Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna’s party, I believed the brothers and sisters would understand.

That’s why I told Brother Jin-sang:

I would comply with any conditions he wanted.

If Brother Jin-sang desired my body, I was prepared to offer it.

Brother Jin-sang often smiled when looking at Sister Luna’s and my bodies during exercise.

Given that he had healthy sexual desires like other brothers and also enjoyed when I hugged him, I thought it was quite likely.

But.

“Tsk!”

Brother Jin-sang scolded me, saying I shouldn’t make such statements carelessly.

He said I was already so pretty, what if they had bad intentions?

Afterward, Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna mercifully accepted me into their party.

I was so happy and excited that I enjoyed the meal and then parted ways with Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna.

I returned to the temple and prayed alone in the chapel,

Giving thanks to Lady Rhea for letting me meet Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna.

And then.

“Ahhh…”

Recalling the events of this evening, I felt embarrassed by my own actions.

I reflected on Brother Jin-sang’s admonishment again.

Casually offering to comply with anything was clearly thoughtless.

Also… I felt embarrassed about my arrogance in assuming Brother Jin-sang would definitely desire my body.

No, surely Brother Jin-sang did find my body attractive.

But for that reason alone, I had decided he was a shameless person who would demand my body.

I was so sorry to Brother Jin-sang, who worried about me and scolded me for my mistake, just like the priests who raised me when I was young.

I kept apologizing to Brother Jin-sang in my heart.

On the other hand…

-You’re so pretty, Ms. Physique.

Those words Brother Jin-sang said while scolding me kept circling in my head.

He didn’t say he wanted my body.

But Brother Jin-sang sincerely said I was pretty.

I’ve been told I’m pretty by other brothers and sisters before.

At those times, I felt simply good.

But I wonder why.

When I recall the words from Brother Jin-sang…

“Hehe.”

The corners of my mouth rise without me realizing it.

I don’t know why either.

And every day, I trained and went on quests with Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna.

Those days were incredibly happy times for me.

I loved training together and being in the same party.

Even when subjugating monsters, it was good not to just watch other party members fight after I had taken my one shot.

It was good to fight together until the end by dividing positions, rather than just fighting at the beginning.

I was… truly happy to go on meaningful quests with companions every day rather than having to rest for days due to after-effects after one quest.

My gratitude toward Brother Jin-sang and Sister Luna, who accepted me, grew day by day.

During this time, out of curiosity, I suggested that Brother Jin-sang try riding on my back.

It was truly out of curiosity.

Since Sister Luna also kept moving while receiving magic from Brother Jin-sang clinging to her,

I was curious about how many more monsters I could defeat if Brother Jin-sang clung to me and cast magic.

When Brother Jin-sang rode on my back,

It felt surprisingly comfortable.

Perhaps because Brother Jin-sang had clung to Sister Luna countless times, there wasn’t much discomfort even when he clung to me.

And I had a new experience.

Arms that were immediately healed after swinging.

The ability to attack monsters quickly, over and over.

It was truly a fresh and exciting experience.

It was such a wonderful experience that I ended up hugging Brother Jin-sang and rubbing my cheek against his again.

Of course, Brother Jin-sang liked it!

But unlike the first time, I liked expressing my gratitude to Brother Jin-sang this way even more!

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A surprising incident occurred.

While testing the unique weapon that Brother Ferguls had made for him,

Brother Jin-sang fell from the sky.

I rushed in and managed to catch Brother Jin-sang.

When I landed, my legs felt like they were cracking with pain!

But it was fine because Brother Jin-sang healed me right away!

At the same time, I… felt proud that I could directly help Brother Jin-sang with my strength!

Until now, I had been able to subjugate monsters mostly thanks to Brother Jin-sang’s healing!

I felt a sense of satisfaction that I had at least partially repaid Brother Jin-sang for his healing!

And, though it might be disrespectful to Brother Jin-sang, I found him cute when he curled up in surprise as he fell!

That day, we went on a goblin subjugation quest after a long time, partly to test Brother Jin-sang’s new weapon.

When Brother Jin-sang proudly extended his spear to attack a distant goblin!

Or when he got excited after killing a goblin by rotating the spearhead on a goblin he had impaled!

He looked even cuter somehow!

It was like watching a young brother getting excited over a new toy!

Even though Brother Jin-sang was bigger in size, his excited expression was exactly the same!

And after completing the quest and returning to the temple.

I realized something I had stupidly forgotten!

“Ah!”

I had never paid Brother Jin-sang for all the healing I had received!

“T-this is a big problem! I’ll be driven out as an ungrateful priestess who can’t even pay Brother Jin-sang for his services!”

No matter how kind Brother Jin-sang is! He’s an adventurer!

Money matters are very serious!

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“Hmm-hmm-hmm~”

Returning to my room while humming cheerfully.

Whiiiiiiing!

“H-hehe.”

I happily watched the Yeoui Spear spinning.

This… this pseudo-drill sound is awesome!

It’s a sound that embodies a man’s dream.

It did its job well when hunting goblins today too!

Blood splattered everywhere, but?

Well! It didn’t get on my clothes!

Alright, next…

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

I infused it with magic power while thinking extend-shrink-extend-shrink in my mind.

So the Yeoui extended and shrunk at a surprisingly fast pace.

“Hmm~ it’s moderately fast, but this would only work at short distances. If the distance is far, they’d dodge it.”

Well, I didn’t expect it to be extremely fast anyway.

Okay! That’s enough testing for now!

I gently leaned the spear against the wall, then lay down on the bed and began the truly important daily deliberation.

That is:

Today’s side dish… what should it be?

With the same mindset as an office worker deciding what to eat for lunch, I pondered the precious choice for my enjoyable happy night time!

“…Alright! Today I’ll!”

Knock knock knock knock knock!

“Huh?”

Just as I was about to decide on my side dish, someone knocked on the door.

Who could it be?

Luna-noona?

I got up from the bed and opened the door to find:

“B-Brother Jin-sang…”

There stood Ms. Physique, looking unusually dispirited compared to her normal self.

“Ms. Physique?”

“I-I have something to say! May I come in?”

“Huh? Ah… yes.”

What’s going on?

I let Ms. Physique in first.

If this were my own room, I might have tidied up or put away strange items, but!

This is… an inn! I don’t have personal belongings here!

After letting Ms. Physique into the room, I asked about the reason for her visit.

“Ms. Physique, why did you come…”

“I’m sorry, Brother Jin-sang!”

But suddenly Ms. Physique bowed her head and:

“This is all the money I currently have! P-please accept at least this! Please don’t expel me from the party, Brother Jin-sang!”

She suddenly presented me with the money pouch attached to her waist.

“Huh?”

Why?

I couldn’t understand why Ms. Physique was suddenly acting this way.

No, seriously, why?

“If it’s not enough, you can do whatever you want with my body! So please…!”

“Whaaaat!?”