episode_0156

155.

“Is it possible?”

“Of course, nothing money can’t solve. I can start right away.”

The old man, his wrinkles deeply etched, says gruffly.

“The price….”

“Let me see, the price of materials is skyrocketing these days.”

The old man pulls a sheet from a stack of papers behind him, calculating and explaining to Erina kindly. As the largest company he was recommended to, he appears trustworthy. The shop’s atmosphere even hints at a professional air, and the owner’s rough, wrinkled hands speak of experience.

Even without using Appraisal, he looks like an expert who has devoted decades to this work.

“This is due to the recent difficulty in harvesting wood from the Crimson Forest… this part is due to a sudden increase in supply…”

“I see. Ah, this, we might be able to handle it on our end. Then, this cost….”

“My, Sister’s resourceful. Then let’s take this out….”

I felt it when we forcefully punched the waterway through. Experts are experts for a reason.

“Okay. How should I pay?”

“A down payment, then payments based on progress. No problem? I’ll be purchasing materials in advance, so any revisions will be billed separately.”

“Of course. Is this it? If there’s anything else, please contact the church.”

“I’ll get started right away. If the weather’s good, it’ll be finished within a month. How about that? My schedule is completely open right now.”

Erina nods. There’s no reason to hesitate. With sufficient funds, she decides to sign the contract immediately.

“Then let’s draw up the contract here.”

The old man takes a contract from a drawer and hands it to Erina. Adding specific details with a pencil, they complete the contract.

“Okay. I’ll bring the money tomorrow. Is that alright?”

“Of course. I never knew a nun had this kind of hobby.”

“Oh, come on, what else is there for a nun to do? Ah, and there’s something else I’d like to commission….”

….

Erina leaves the construction office with a satisfied expression. She hadn’t realized, due to lack of interest, but the environment seems to be quite well-established.

‘What remains…….is that one thing I truly dread even thinking about.’

The suspicious girl, whose name she improvised as Pikki. On recalling her, only overwhelmingly black charcoal, a roughly distorted image comes to mind. A chilling, deeply unpleasant feeling.

It can’t be ignored. She instinctively knows she can’t escape this strange sensation. Besides, she has a clear reason to seek her out.

‘This journey… carries a weight incomparable to when I first started….’

It’s heavy in a way that differs from carrying a mission. Though weight itself is immaterial, it’s like being unable to easily walk towards a predator. She doesn’t want to know, but the more she thinks, the clearer it becomes.

Erina is clearly feeling fear. A primal fear of life being threatened.

“Huu.”

First, she takes a deep breath. Everything else is going well, so there’s no need to worry. She lightly pats her own firm, soft cheeks.

Standing still on the street, she naturally draws attention. Her black nun’s habit further attracts gazes. Though always under the scrutiny of others, she never gets used to it. Her face flushes slightly with embarrassment, and Erina slips down a side street.

‘Yes. I’ve overcome so much already. Our Lady surely watches over us.’

Looking up, the ever-present blue sky is above her. Looking down slightly, ordinary people walk by, each in their own way.

“…! Ah, there. Would you come here for a moment?”

“Yes…? Me? I, I haven’t done anything to confess…”

Erina quietly calls out to one of them. Not a striking beauty, nor a strikingly dressed adventurer, just a local resident.

“It’s alright. It’s something good♡”

“……?”

It’s a highly suspicious invitation, but her nun’s status adds a subtle degree of trust. Furthermore, her unmistakable beauty, her golden hair, glistens even in the shadowed alley.

A very short time passes.

“Ogo-oooog-ooooot!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“Ook ooo-ooot―!!!”

The alleyway fills with agonizing wails, and a flow of white viscous substance overflows. She pounds into her with such a volume that she doesn’t even care about other people in the city.

A far ruder seduction than usual, and fucking. As if to pour out her anxieties, she pours it into the hole. Without even considering savoring the female’s body slowly, she simply rapes her.

“Ok, oooot!! I’m going to―♡ Oot―♡ Special Miss―!!”

Brrrruuu— Byuuruuurruut―.

Watching the village girl, her vagina quivering and making an ahoge face, swooning in pleasure, Erina feels the presence of the Goddess.

“…I’m sorry.”

Perhaps an apology wasn’t necessary. After all, she shared the Goddess’s grace and enjoyed it willingly. It was an apology for her forceful actions.

After a thorough release, her mind feels calmer.

First, she should return to the church. It was Youngju’s matter from the start, not Erina’s, so she must report. It’s just that she’s troubled over how, and in what words, she should convey it. To directly say, “The person who drove your parents to their deaths has appeared,” is too cold for a nun.

But, indirect words could be untrue. It’s a difficult problem. It’s difficult to talk about it lightly, since she was still quite young when this all happened.

A useless worry.

Yet, though knowing it’s useless, she can’t stop thinking. Since she had to face the problem, she’s reluctantly trying to make up her mind.

Erina shakes her head. She calmed herself down too much.

“This isn’t like me.”

Once again gathering her spirits, she leaves and enters the portal leading back to the church. Unlike the bustling city streets, the church is noisy in a different way, with parishioners bustling about.

“Welcome back??”

“Yes. But I have to go out again.”

Her room is just upstairs, but she doesn’t want to go in once she does, so she needs to deal with it while she’s out. She doesn’t think she’s ever been so intensely reluctant to do anything.

As she sighs deeply, Hanna happens to pass by.

“Ah, Hanna-ssi. How’s work going?”

“E, Erina. Uh… probably… okay.”

Approaching her, the distinct smell of oil fills the air. She must have been working on some device again. Judging by her expression, it seems she’s taken a break from something that’s not going well.

“Do you have some time?”

“Time? Well, I have plenty… to spare.”

“Then, would you accompany me? Shall we go?”

“Uh, where to??”

Erina boldly takes Hanna’s arm, almost forcibly pulling her along. Hanna loves staying at home the most, so if she doesn’t forcefully drag her, she wouldn’t come along willingly.

“To Youngju-nim.”

“Whaaat?? I’m going to, to *that* place?!”

“Hey, it’s alright. Just stay by my side. Your presence alone is a strength for me. ”

“U-uh…”

Hanna’s face flushes with embarrassment. She’s still hesitant, but her heart has softened.

Erina feels her own spirits lift at the cute reaction.

The path is straightforward. One of the first things done after establishing the sanctuary was road clearing. As they need to travel between the two places often, it is better to fix the road first. Though it’s a rather messy road where two people can walk side-by-side, it’s still a lot better than the mountain path.

Their pace is relaxed, yet not slow. She freely massages the firm flesh of her large, well-rounded buttocks. The firm, soft flesh embraces her fingers, bringing her happiness. She boldly slips her hand under the clothes to rub her bare skin.

Hanna, without resistance, exhales sweetly, walking to match the rhythm of Erina’s touch. Each time the soft touch penetrates deeper, a tingling sensation makes her begin secreting lubricating fluids slowly and gradually. Though it’s not visible, her clitoris is undoubtedly erect. At the thought of that large penis, she is ready to spread her legs.

Regardless, she vaguely senses that Erina is not her usual self. Massaging her buttocks is part of their daily routine and casual, but this is different. Because they’ve taken smaller trips together before, she can be sure of it. The fact that she didn’t explain their destination conveys a sense of urgency.

“U, ummm… What’s wrong…?”

Erina doesn’t look at Hanna, replying with a light, airy sniffle, “hmph.” Seeing this, Hanna becomes certain and asks again.

“Something’s wrong, isn’t it…?”

“……Is it that obvious?”

A bitter smile. Hanna immediately understands that the request for her company isn’t merely casual.

“To be precise, it hasn’t happened yet. I’m foolishly worrying about something that hasn’t even happened.”

Erina explains what happened. It wasn’t something she needed to hide, and everyone will learn about it sooner or later, so she explains it plainly. As she silently listens, they reach the midway point of the village.