Chapter 96: Things that never change (12)

The morning in the Holy Kingdom begins with the sound of bells and the singing of the choir echoing through the Holy City.

It’s like a single wake-up call from the huge bell hanging on top of the cathedral.

But for me, 5 a.m. was closer to dawn than morning.

I rubbed my eyes and got up to open the window, and priests in black robes were already moving busily.

Some people were wearing religious decorations on their chests.

I didn’t know if I should call it friendly or tiresome…

Seeing them looking like worker ants, I was reminded that I had arrived in the Holy Kingdom.

For your information, I’m in a small room inside the cathedral.

I had prepared a place for each of my other companions, but it seemed that the only place for me, as a saintess, to stay was in a religious building.

I wanted to be in the same building as my companions if possible, but the faces of the priests, who didn’t change their expressions no matter how much I asked, were still vivid in my mind.

“It’s almost time for worship.

The saintess doesn’t need to say anything, but you should still show your face.”

As I was airing out the room and making the bed, I heard a knock.

Then, I heard the voice of an old nun saying that morning worship would begin soon.

The building I was in was a forbidden area for men, so I only saw women wherever I went.

Well, there’s nothing to be excited about since they’re all old women.

Besides, I’m not really interested in women anymore.

But I don’t have any intention of dating a man…

What happened to my sexual identity?

“Yes…”

I sighed at the unnecessary worries and answered in a sleepy voice.

I didn’t have the hobby of showing my pajamas to others, so I didn’t allow the nun to enter.

More than that, morning worship…

When I first prayed in front of everyone, I created a really spectacular holy fire.

I was so embarrassed at the time that I couldn’t do anything but say that it wasn’t intentional.

Thinking about it now, it was a pretty fun memory.

Thanks to that, I met Maleus.

Currently, no one expects me to give a representative prayer or deliver God’s word, but I’m now free from having to read people’s faces.

I have Lina with me.

Thinking that way, I felt a little stronger.

[Do you even have any awareness?]

“Huh? What did you say?”

Perhaps because of the fresh air, all the sleepiness had disappeared, and I smiled brightly, Lina muttered in the mental world.

I don’t know if it’s because I’m the first saintess or the new demon king.

Why is this b*tch so dissatisfied?

Lina can only forcibly take control of my body for a few seconds.

And I’m going to give that incompetent b*tch a few hours.

[I feel like I’m going to die of frustration, so get dressed.]

“Ah, right.

Speaking of clothes…

Don’t you feel anything when you look at this?”

Lina, who said she would teach me black magic, is refusing to talk to me.

Hearing her irritable voice, I quietly lifted up the saintess’s robe.

It had a scandalous design that showed off my cleavage.

And the underwear that was prepared was a string that was hard to call panties…

It was what they call a string panty.

Like when I wore the sacrificial clothes before, and when I wear this saintess’s robe.

I don’t know why, but other people except Su-hyeon don’t think this outfit is embarrassing.

I wondered if the first saintess, Lina, would be different, so I decided to ask her.

[Why?]

It’s well-ventilated and comfortable.

And if you wear other underwear, the underwear line will be visible on the outside, right?

How can you allow such an obscene sight?

Of course you have to wear string underwear.”

“…Are you serious?”

[Of course.

Then what else would a saintess wear if not that?]

Then, Lina clicked her tongue, saying that other underwear was more obscene.

I’m sure this b*tch called me a prostitute when I wore a dress in the capital or when I undid the buttons on my chest in the White Azalea Forest?

Seeing her change the standard of ‘obscene’ just because of the word saintess’s robe, I was speechless.

Lina even emphasized tradition, saying it was the Holy Kingdom’s proud culture.

It was a moment when I realized that this world was a smut game.

“D-do I really have to wear this…?”

I can somehow understand the clothes that expose my cleavage.

My breasts seem to have gotten a little bigger recently…

The clothes I used to wear were too tight.

It’s embarrassing, but it’s also comfortable.

The problem is this black underwear…

I couldn’t understand the string panty at all.

[Ah, hurry up and get ready!

It’s almost time for worship.]

“Agh, geez!

I’ll do it!!”

I wasn’t this embarrassed when I showed Su-hyeon my underwear…

In the end, at Lina’s urging, I picked up the underwear with trembling hands.

Then, I carefully pressed the cloth against my lower body and tied the knot on my pelvis.

To think I have to trust such a small area and just a tied string.

I was very worried that the knot would come undone and my underwear would fall off if I made any vigorous movements.

“Okay, is this good enough?

After putting me in this state…

You better keep your promise, or I won’t let you get away with it.”

[What’s so embarrassing, really?

When you look at it, you’re shy in strange ways?

If it wasn’t for me, you would have attacked the hero and had a child long ago.]

“Who attacked Su-hyeon!

I’m not like that damned brat or the sly fox like the airhead elf!”

[Natalia…

Was it?

That knight doesn’t seem to be a rival either?]

Lina seemed to find it so fun to tease me, and she chuckled as we talked.

It’s not that I’m not worried about Natalia, but I was more worried about Laura, who even had a wedding with Su-hyeon, and Kaellia, who had the best figure in the hero party.

Besides, Natalia…

She has no presence.

I can’t help but keep forgetting about her.

Anyway, the most worrying thing right now is Kaellia.

She’s a long-lived race, so she must have lived for at least 100 years, but I can’t understand why that elf is always flattering Su-hyeon.

And Kim Su-hyeon is also subtly protecting Kaellia…

“Lina, is my body too weak?”

[You’re a little on the short side, aren’t you?]

After overcoming the ordeal of the prostitute-like saintess’s robe and the string panty, I stood in front of the mirror.

Then, I carefully looked at my body and asked, but the answer that came back was too cold.

I’m not as short as Laura, but it’s true that this body is small for my age.

It’s all because I didn’t get enough nutrition in the orphanage.

I thought I could eat greasy food to my heart’s content when I became a saintess, but here, I’m forced to endure hardships every day with vegetable side dishes and frequent fasting.

It might be a miracle that my breasts are even a decent size…?

Honestly, there’s a saying that women with big butts, thin waists, and big breasts are stupid.

Kaellia and Natalia are exactly that style, so I thought that there was nothing wrong with the words of my proud ancestors.

Besides, breasts should be just the right size, not too small or too big, and I firmly believed that myself.

Wait, but if that’s the logic, shouldn’t men with big c*cks be stupid too?

“Lina, let me ask you one more thing.

Is Su-hyeon smart or stupid?

No.

The words of my ancestors must be wrong, right?”

[F*ck…

Wake me up when we arrive.

I can’t listen to this anymore.]

It was a serious question, but…

Lina suddenly swore and firmly closed the door to the mental world.

At this rate, she won’t come out no matter how much I call her.

In the end, having lost someone to talk to, I finished getting ready and quietly opened the door.

Actually, I had already finished getting ready a long time ago.

“I’ve been waiting.”

“Whoa…!

Ah, no…

Have you been waiting long?”

An old nun was waiting for me outside.

Well, was she watching me in case I ran away?

I was startled for no reason and made a foolish voice, but I soon calmed myself and started cosplaying as a saintess.

I can’t wake up Lina yet, so I have to do better.

“What were you thinking about for so long?”

“Um…

Just things about the future?

It’s not something the nun needs to worry about.”

To be honest, I wanted to say something about how rude that was, but I had a history of running away from this old nun a few times.

In the end, my past self is holding me back today.

“I hope that’s true…

Huff, never mind.

If you ever need to go to the Inquisition, please tell me first.

It’s your first visit in a long time, so the saintess has a lot to do.”

“Ah, about that.

Please keep those uncles away from me for the time being.”

If Lina’s words are true, a black mage who has reached the pinnacle can completely hide their magic.

And the power of the demon king is currently mine and Lina’s.

Because we’re so mixed up, Lina can’t control her magic while worrying about taking control of the body, so I’m the only one left.

I’m sorry to the uncles, but I’ll keep my distance for the time being while I learn black magic from Lina.

The limit is 1-3 months at most, but Lina said that it’s possible if I just focus on hiding my magic.

After that, if I hide Su-hyeon’s charm magic, everything will be over!

I can officially meet Maleus.

“Excuse me…?”

“Ah, and one more thing.

I’ll deliver God’s word myself at the morning worship.”

The nun was surprised when I said I wouldn’t meet the Inquisition uncles.

But it’s too early to be surprised.

I’m going to lead today’s worship myself!

As it’s the first schedule after visiting the Holy Kingdom, the hero party…

In other words, Su-hyeon will also attend the worship, and I’m going to show him my wonderful side in front of them.

Of course, the priests will raise their hands in opposition, but it’s the right thing for me, as a saintess, to do in the first place.

There’s no justification to refute it anywhere.

“S-saintess, you should think about that a little more…”

“No, it’s what I should be doing in the first place, right?”

In the past, I would have hesitated and couldn’t say anything properly if anyone objected.

But it’s different now.

I’ve grown a lot through my adventures, and I have Lina inside me now.

There’s no problem with being this confident.

Take care of me, Lina!

I felt happy as if I was turning on auto-hunting mode in a game.