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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 440

[440Hwa] Holy relics

Saint Deoni, who arrived with Priest Mender, was not alone..

In addition to the four companions given by Seneran, four additional people, believed to be the Inquisitors who were with him last time when he robbed the devil worshipers, followed him, causing as many as ten people to come rushing in..

Even though the hood was worn to hide the horns, the horns of the demons were so diverse that the bulging head shape seemed perfect for attracting attention in many ways..

Thanks to you, 'Is the border of Ethisel really okay as it is?' A question similar to the title of the same article briefly crossed my mind... but since perfect surveillance does not exist, I decided to do it..

Right now, even in the western kingdoms up there, there are a lot of idiots selling weapons to Orcs..

"It’s been a while, saint. Could it be that this is the time of revelation that you spoke of back then??"

Since I had the experience of being a comrade in arms, I greeted her warmly, and the saintess, who pulled back her hood to reveal her perfectly symmetrical and stylish horns, looked at me with a strange expression and responded..

"I don't know yet. But... it seems like you've gotten stronger. I feel divine power. What happened??"

indeed. There is no way our saint wouldn't know that even a crazy self-destructive saint notices this. But she just laughed it off because there were a lot of eyes watching her now..

"Let's go and talk. I will follow you soon too."

Even though it was close to home, it was difficult to go unarmed, so I had a needle pouch on my waist, but other than that, I had no other equipment, so after sending the saint's group to the demon temple, I returned to the hut and gathered up my weapons..

Upon hearing that the saint had arrived, Asili also finished preparing. Now that she had completely memorized the route, she followed Laika, who was leading the way, and headed towards the temple. All of the 15 people who would have been busy working inside were all outside taking a rest..

Since those who were in charge of protecting Priest Mender were also outside, it was clear that Seneran had hinted that he wanted to talk only to those involved..

Now that my face was clear, I greeted her appropriately and entered the temple. The saint and the others, who had been looking at the temple with serious expressions, turned their eyes to me..

"On the way, I heard a story from Brother Mender. Let's go to the altar. If you do what you said, you will receive revelation. However... I hope others will wait here.."

During revelation, the subject becomes defenseless..

Even though she roams around all the time, equipped with armor and weapons, she has no choice but to maintain security as strictly as possible since she is a saint of a religious order..

It seemed that Priest Mender was not accompanying them either. There was no reaction, perhaps because they had already finished talking with Master and Seneran before I arrived..

Asili nodded as if she fully understood and sat down on a suitable rock and held Laika in her arms, so I waved lightly and followed behind the saint..

As I entered the corridor leading to the altar, two of the four who had been following me like bodyguards stopped and blocked the entrance. I thought the remaining two would protect the saint at the altar, but they took only ten steps further inside and then turned around and took their seats..

"Weren't they going all the way inside together??"

When I asked a question, puzzled by the unexpected reaction, the saint responded by reacting as if she was even more puzzled..

"Since Epha has received your revelation, Eldmia is not subject to caution. There might be an outside invasion, but he has no reason to divide his forces.."

Of course, I have no intention of harming you, but I never thought I would trust you like this without any verification..

"...hmm."

When I thought about it for a moment, I realized that to her and the other Inquisitors, revelation was to me, 'there you are, you motherfucker.' I think it could be enough because it would be a clear proof..

When I arrived at the altar, I remembered my previous experience and stopped walking so as not to be affected by the divine power. The saint, perhaps having already heard the story from Priest Mender, approached the altar without any questions and closed her eyes..

"Maybe it's just our denomination, but the first thing you learn in the process of becoming a saint is to respond to and communicate with divine power.."

Then, in a quiet tone, he started telling me things I wasn't even asked about..

"If previous saints or saints exist at the same time, get their help. If not, you go through the process of steadily developing your abilities through the knowledge left in the church.."

"It wasn't possible to receive revelation from the beginning.?"

"I do receive it... but it's not a revelation, it's an oracle. The oracle that says I am a saint."

I heard that revelation is fluid, but oracles are immutable, so they are not common. Wouldn't it be strange in many ways if the first oracle you receive is that you must live as a saint?.

Maybe you will feel something similar to the absurdity that Siegfried felt.?

"As a result, your innate talent can blossom explosively and a foundation for honing it can be laid. When you are ready to receive revelation for the first time, your physical body responds first to the divine power.."

"It's interesting because it's my first time hearing this story. what is the reaction?"

When I asked with half sincerity and half pretense to facilitate a smooth conversation, Saint Deoni turned her calm gaze towards me and muttered softly..

"Feeling dizzy or dizzy."

Then he tilts his head slightly to the side, as if asking if he feels anything, and asks for my answer..

I tried leaning my body slightly to the side to see if it would be safe, but her eyes followed me straight and I had to feel a very strange feeling..

"...Are you saying I'm ready for a revelation??"

"I'm glad you understood quickly. Come ‘inside’. I will help you."

With a light nod, Saint Deoni extends her hand towards me..

"Previously, only magical power was felt, but now the divinity that can be felt clearly is evidence. Oh, I'm not talking about the divinity that can be felt in other divine objects that you embrace.."

Just in case, I tried to take out the seed of the World Tree in my bosom, but the saint immediately spoke and blocked it at the source..

"It seems that Eldmia's innate divinity was sealed in her body for some reason. I have never seen or heard of a case like this, so if you are wondering ‘why’, I have nothing to say. What is certain is that... with the help of other divine creatures, he gradually became accustomed to divinity, and in the process, a crack occurred in the internal seal, and divinity was flowing out.."

I don't know how much power it has, though..

As I stood there, dumbfounded, unable to react properly, Saint Deoni sighed deeply and came directly to me, taking my hand and leading me toward the altar..

"I understand. It must be confusing. Even I, who have served Ephaga for half my life and have acquired knowledge of the religious order, am unaware of such cases and am beginning to wonder. How would the person in question feel? However, please believe that we have no intention of harming Eldmia and follow my lead. After receiving the revelation, at least more questions will be answered than now.."

"...Is that true?"

"...Of course, there is a possibility that more questions may arise.."

I burst into laughter as I saw the saintess speaking honestly while not letting go of her hand and slightly lowering her eyes..

Just walking three steps already made me feel dizzy and dizzy, but as an unidentifiable warmth rose from our joined hands, I started to feel a little more comfortable..

"I wish I could know why such a twisted arrangement was necessary.."

"I also want to know. So please let me know when you receive the revelation.."

Perhaps it was to ease my nerves, but seeing Saint Deoni smile for the first time, I took a deep breath, knelt in front of the altar, and prayed as I had been taught..

"...It seems you have been praying sincerely. I'm poised."

I thought about telling her, who looked slightly surprised, about my experience in the World Tree's territory, but for now, I decided to just focus on prayer and quickly resolve any questions..

Fortunately, perhaps because I had experienced it once, my consciousness quickly stabilized, and by the time the saint's hand touched my back, only the slightest sensation remained..

"Epagai. By your will we have arrived here."

Even as the feeling of stepping on the ground becomes vague, the voice of the saint is clearly caught in the ear. It was a truly mysterious phenomenon, considering that even the sound of my breathing became faint and the sound of my heartbeat could not be heard..

"Please make arrangements for this person.."

As I chant briefly, I feel a strong sense of floating and falling..

What follows is the feeling of your vision opening and the world turning white even though your eyes are closed..

I thought that all revelations seemed to share the same sense and space, and I braced myself for the shock that would follow, but unlike the World Tree, there was no voice heard..

...Did I fail??

[No, it's a success.]

Without any exaggeration, my eyes opened brightly..

Then, in a pure white space, a woman wearing an equally pure white dress was sitting on what looked like a pure white throne and looking at me awkwardly..

[How can you say something rude when God is right in front of you... Well, I've heard people call me a fucking bastard, but it's a new criticism..]

Two dark red horns and long ebony-like hair pulled back into a long braid..

Epaga, who had never thought about what she looked like, looked completely ordinary except for her eyes that seemed to be burning white..