episode_0023
by fnovelpia
“Aria, here.”
Kalt took out a handkerchief from his pocket.
When Aria looked at the handkerchief, she realized that she was crying.
“Thank you.”
Aria quickly received the handkerchief and wiped the tears flowing down her cheeks.
Kalt said after seeing Aria finish cleaning.
“Then let’s get started right away, Aria.”
“You’re starting?”
“Solving Aria’s problem through mental counseling. This is a problem that Aria has been thinking about for a long time, so let’s start solving it as soon as possible.”
Aria had no idea that she would start so actively right away.
On the one hand, I was glad that Kalt was thinking so seriously about his problem.
Both Nellis and Scarlett heard about her situation, sympathized with her, and prayed for it to be resolved.
However, apart from the priests in my childhood church, Kalt is the first person to find a way to solve this problem.
Moreover, since Kalt was said to have solved other people’s problems through mental counseling, Aria also had high hopes for Kalt.
“Aria’s problem is mental trauma. When she prays, the circumstances of that day come to mind and she begins to doubt the existence of God. As a result, her divine power decreases rapidly midway through. That’s it, right?”
“yes.”
“But Arya, you don’t think there is a god at all, do you?”
“yes.”
“Aria, what do you think about when you pray?”
“You mean when you pray?”
“Yes. Do you think we just use blessings without thinking?”
“No. I am writing this in the hope that it will give strength to my colleagues and that their wounds will be healed. However, if I repeat the prayer….”
“You mean you remember the sights of that day?”
“yes that’s right.”
After exchanging words with Aria, Kalt remained silent again as if he was thinking deeply, and then opened his mouth.
“When using blessings, it might be a good idea to change the way you pray.”
“How do you pray?”
“Yes. I just use this blessing when I pray. It doesn’t mean I use this holy attack. It just means I can be more mindful and focused.”
After hearing Kalt’s words, Aria remembered the advice priests had given in the past to fix problems.
-Aria. We have a strong awareness of a peaceful world. And give thanks to the God of Light who gives us the strength to bring peace to the world. If you are Aria, who has strong divine power, this will definitely work.
However, that advice actually made Aria’s condition worsen more quickly.
I prayed and gave thanks to God.
But when the trauma comes after that.
Even though I was so grateful and prayed as a child, the question of why I could not save everyone only came to my mind more deeply.
“Mr. Kalt, are you saying that we should pray and thank the God of Light for allowing us to use divine power?”
If that’s the case, I’ve already tried it with the priest’s advice.
I tried to say it was no use.
but.
“Huh? No. If Aria uses that method in the first place, it will only get worse.”
Kalt clearly said no.
“I see.”
Aria was embarrassed because she felt like she had said something pointless.
“Mr. Aria.”
Calling out Aria, Kalt spread out his palms and hypnotized Aria.
“ah….”
There are two methods of Kalt’s hypnosis.
One method is to make people unaware of what they were suggesting at the moment of hypnosis.
The other way is to remember what Kalt said.
The former is a method often used to change perception or common sense.
This is the method I used for Nadia as well.
And Kalt said to Arya that he was now using the latter method.
“First, please follow what I say.”
“…Yes, Mr. Kalt.”
“First, put your hands together and close your eyes. As if you are praying.”
“yes.”
In a dazed state, Aria took the posture of prayer as Kalt instructed.
“What Aria is thinking about is not gratitude to God. It is the result that can happen when Aria uses divine power.”
“Possible results….”
“If you use the blessing that increases strength, Nellis can kill monsters faster, and if you use the blessing of recovery, you can heal injured colleagues. And as a result, the entire party can return safely together.”
“Everyone safe….”
“Aria, do you like Nellis and Scarlett?”
“Yes… precious colleagues. They are precious friends who knew my situation and accepted me.”
“Then, when everyone returns safely. Think about the happy days you two had together. I like the times when we made small talk, and when we had a pleasant conversation while eating together. I’m sure you can remember it clearly.”
As Aria closed her eyes, the peaceful days she spent with Nellis and Scarlett appeared in her mind as if they had unfolded before her eyes.
Nellis is talking while giggling, Scarlett is making a joke, and Aria is watching.
Thinking of that scene, Aria automatically smiled.
The peaceful time spent with precious colleagues brought joy to Aria’s heart.
Kalt asked as he saw the corners of Aria’s mouth turn up with her eyes closed.
“How do you feel now?”
“I’m happy. I feel happy and at peace.”
“Then, when I pray from now on, I will think of that first. Peace of the world and gratitude to God come first. The situation that arises when Aria uses blessings and sacred attacks. Think of the trivial but enjoyable times with your colleagues. see.”
“Happy time with colleagues….”
“Yes, it was a fun and happy time when I came back after completing the request, heard thanks from the villagers, and talked happily with a proud heart.”
“iced coffee….”
As things became clearer, the happy times spent with her colleagues and the pride and joy she felt while working as a warrior party filled Aria’s heart.
It was then that Kalt changed his method of hypnosis.
From now on, Arya cannot remember Kalt’s orders.
“Aria, from now on, whenever you write a blessing, you will think of this same scene and gain happiness and comfort.”
“Happiness… comfort….”
“The more that happiness and comfort accumulates, the more Aria is able to endure the nightmare-like memories of that day. From the beginning, she cannot completely overcome it. However, if she has regular counseling sessions with me, the power of happiness and comfort that Aria remembers will increase. It becomes stronger.”
“More… stronger….”
“Yes. As you become stronger, the memories of that day gradually stop coming to mind when you pray, use blessings, or use holy attacks.”
“gradually.”
“And when you can use your divine power freely without completely rising. You are very aware that it is thanks to me that your problem has been solved.”
“I strongly say it’s thanks to Mr. Kalt….”
“Yes, very strongly. It is firmly engraved in your mind that the problem can be solved because of me.”
‘This is the end of the bottom preparation.’
Kalt withdrew his hand.
“Aria, open your eyes now.”
“…Ah yes.”
Aria, who came to her senses from a slightly dazed state, opened her eyes.
The first person to open his eyes and enter was Kalt with a soft smile.
“What do you think? I was able to focus and think about the precious time I had with my colleagues.”
“It was great. It made me realize more how much I enjoy being with Nellie and Scarlett.”
“Good. From now on, whenever you use sacred power, try to remember what you did today.”
“Will that make my problem better?”
‘of course.’
“No, I can’t say for sure. But it’s important to know what your actions are connected to. Aria, you said you were happy because it reminded you, right?”
“yes.”
“Then let’s start with the mindset of trying hard for that joy. Surprisingly.”
Kalt touched his chest with his index finger.
“People often forget what they are doing for the sake of doing something. Just by reminding ourselves of that, we can become more motivated and gain strength.”
“okay.”
Aria didn’t understand everything Kalt said, but she didn’t think it was wrong.
In fact, even now, the warmth she feels in her chest is making Aria feel at ease.
“Aria’s problem will definitely not end in a day or two. So, it would be nice if the requests were completed every day, so let’s have some counseling time.”
How was it when you wrote your blessing today?
Were you able to properly recall the time you had with your colleagues?
What was it like when that nightmare came back to you?
If this method doesn’t work at all, try another method.
The reason for holding consultation sessions that are presented one after another.
Aria didn’t find the reason strange.
Rather, I was grateful that Kalt was so diligent in solving the problem.
“Yes, Mr. Kalt. Thank you.”
“What, you’re a colleague?”
“colleague….”
It’s only been a few days since we’ve been at the same party.
In Arya, Kalt appeared like a saint with a complete personality.
Kalt stood up and extended his hand to Aria.
“Shall we go back now?”
“yes.”
Arya smiled and took Kalt’s hand.
The warmth coming from Kalt’s hand, which she held with her gloved hand, warmed Aria’s heart even more.
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