79 – Survival Test (3)
“… Phew”
Inside the forest.
Yurika tied her flowing silver hair into a ponytail and wiped away the sweat with her sleeve.
Normally, it would be a rule not to wear such a promiscuous hairstyle that exposes the neckline, but since the environment was such that she decided that she needed to be active, she wore a simple outfit of a T-shirt and jeans as well as her hair.
He patted her on the shoulder and finished her work by attaching the sacred relics for the barrier to the trees erected here and there.
‘It’s not easy.’
About a day has passed since she was summoned to the island.
Due to a twist in the order, she was the last to leave compared to her other cadets and was only able to prepare her basic shelter until late at night.
‘What… Actually, there is nothing more than building a dugout.’
She didn’t know, she didn’t know that the information she had read in the book would be so helpful.
Of course, the fact that the person who handed over the book was ‘Choi Si-woo’ is not a secret, but a secret.
This is also possible because Yurika’s physical strength has increased compared to before.
Yurika, stimulated by Choi Si-woo’s verbal abuse(?), Worked out hard and thanks to this, she was able to have decent physical strength, although it was not as good as that of a melee awakened person.
Considering that in the past she couldn’t even carry her wand without strengthening her muscles with her holy power, this was a huge improvement for her.
‘Now that I think about it… ‘It’s already been a few months since that happened.’
The first time she encountered Choi Si-woo was during an external special lecture.
The first time in her life she heard verbal abuse.
She hated him until then…
‘Now…’ ‘
Yurika smiled and patted her chest as her memories came to mind.
An image of Choi Si-woo lingers deep in my heart.
She smiled happily without realizing it as the warmth filled her, but then she shook her head, ‘Gasp!’
‘Come to your senses. ‘Yurika.’
This is not the time to be like this.
It is not too late to have a good time with him.
Dawn is already dawning.
From beyond the forest, the cries of animals waking up and becoming active can be heard.
Yurika first took out her lunch box.
An image of a considerate female employee comes to mind.
She had her hat pressed down so I couldn’t see her face properly, but she must be a kind-hearted person.
“… “I’m just grateful.”
Even though she is a saint of the order, she is just a cadet. She takes the trouble of removing ingredients that violate the rules.
Yurika slowly proceeded with her meal, promising herself that when her exam was over, she would visit her and express her gratitude.
10 Minutes later.
After brushing her teeth with the sacred method of [Purification], Yurika approached the small structure built next to her hut.
As soon as she arrived on the island, she made it her top priority, and for Yurika, it was dozens of times more important than her food, clothing, and shelter.
A wooden statue of a goddess carved stitch by stitch was placed on a small shelf between simple candles.
The wooden statue the size of a water bottle was a 1/30 life-size figure of the goddess Irelua, currently being sold by the church.
The wooden statue created with her sublime (?) Desire for her goddess was so elaborate that it was hard to believe it was made of wood, and every detail was implemented here and there.
Of course, Yurika did not know this fact.
She just accepted it because the Pope gave it to her.
If she had known that the object in front of her was considered an object of desire by male believers, she would have screamed right away.
I quietly knelt down and said a low prayer.
A sacred hymn echoes through her mouth.
The tone, like a heavenly voice, contained a divinity that nothing evil could possibly touch.
After a while, a large and spacious bowl of light, like a tray, was created in front of her eyes.
Yurika put her hand there and infused it with her sacred power, and the warm temperature of holy water began to fill it.
“Goddess. “It’s time for a morning foot bath.”
At her soft words, a faint cloud gathered together, and ‘suddenly!’ A pair of lamb’s legs popped out of it.
Nice and short feet that clearly indicate that she is a woman.
Yurika started to carefully hold and wash Yurika as if she was used to it.
This act, which would make anyone who knows nothing, say ‘Washing feet?’ Surprisingly, was a traditional ritual passed down from generation to generation in the Irelua Church.
A contemporary saint would wash the feet of her goddess and chat with her every day.
That was the doctrine first given by Irelua, the three great gods and goddess of life and abundance.
Yurika looked at Irelua’s feet, splashing along with her humming song.
“You seem to be in a good mood today.”
“…… “
Hmm, what?
She was taken aback by the goddess’s attitude of not responding for a moment.
She had never ignored her own words, so even for a moment she flinched, and once again spoke her words with her divine power.
“Goddess?”
“… Hmm? “What did you say?”
I hear a voice in my ear that is both Jamin-like and mature woman-like.
“I thought you were feeling uncomfortable because you didn’t answer.”
“Oh, what did you say? “It was so small I couldn’t hear it.”
She shook her head in confusion, but she didn’t think it was a big deal and continued her story.
“It seems that the prayer is not being conveyed properly because it is a prayer offered in such a harsh remote area rather than a religious denomination or cathedral.”
“Hmm! This can be happen. By the way… My saint. “I ask for your education today as well.”
Yurika smiled at her goddess’ words and took out the small book she had prepared and opened it.
On the cover, ‘Everything about Cheeky Mesugaki! There was a rather dangerous phrase written on it, ‘How to train a boar who is captivated by her charm ♡’.
The conversation between the two women continues.
Goddesses and saints are noble beings that most people respect and believe in.
Of course, the conversation was ‘sloppy~’ and ‘no. ‘It’s a bit more shabby!’ Was their secret.
The noble(?) And dignified(?) Conversation ended at some point.
Irelua noticed one thing in that Yurika, who would normally be talking loudly, stopped speaking.
“It seems like there is something to worry about. “My footstool.”
“She is a saint. “Goddess.”
I quietly bring up the words.
“… Choi Si-woo. “Is it because of that child?”
“… !”
Seeing Yurika’s flinching attitude, Irelua had a feeling that her thoughts were correct.
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She continued speaking with a hint of boredom.
“There you go again. “We’ve always been saying the same thing lately.”
“Well, that’s not true…” There are definitely other contents as well-“
“-In the end, doesn’t it end with a story about that man? They say yawning is cool. They say it’s lovely to see them rubbing their eyes when they feel sleepy. Very-“
“-Whoa! Please just stop there!”
Yurika puffed out her cheeks at the giggles of her goddess and continued her story about him absent-mindedly.
“… In the eyes of the goddess… “What kind of person is Choi Si-woo?”
“… My foot scrub. “Do you know that that question has already been asked more than 10 times?”
“What kind of person are you?”
Irelua sighed and shared her honest feelings like a parrot repeating the same words.
“He’s a good guy. He’s rude at the same time. “He is the first person who dares to treat Irelua, who is number one in love, cuteness, and popularity to countless people, carelessly.”
Irelua grumbled.
“Is there anyone who feeds honey chestnuts to a goddess who is not anyone else? It’s normal to shudder at cuteness… I always lend my strength to such topics… “
“… Power? “He is not a member of the denomination.”
“Oh, it looks like you haven’t said anything yet. Well, listen to the story in person later. But don’t do the obscene thing of kneeling.”
Yurika tilted her head at her incomprehensible words, but Irelua continued her story regardless.
Just as I was perplexed by her endless complaints, wondering if she had said something for nothing, I heard her last words.
“Still… “He is 100 times more useful than other men who only show off.”
“…… “
Yurika’s head bows.
That was when Irelua, who was puzzled by her appearance, tried to talk to her.
Yurika’s head jerks! And go up.
“You were surprised!”
“No.”
“What… to?”
“Not 100 times!”
Yurika’s eyes sparkled.
Irelua was naturally appalled by the madness in his unique clear eyes.
“100 Times is too little. “He’s a much nicer person.”
“Okay. For a moment… “
“How strong… However, the weakness and embarrassment that he sometimes shows… So unbearably cute… “
“That’s what I said earlier-“
“-Listen. Goddess. “Recently?”
Chatter chatter, chatter chatter.
Irelua is getting tired of the continuous chatter.
She immediately smiled heartily and said one more thing quietly.
“It looks like you’re quite in love.”
Yurika’s mouth stops at those words.
Her mouth is trembling. It was hard to believe that she had been so chatty just now, but she couldn’t utter a single word.
If the person who asked was a friend like ‘Wien’ or ‘Erina’… I would have pretended it wasn’t true.
However, the opponent was a goddess whom he served, and she was as trustworthy as the Pope and an object of great faith.
“… Yes.”
Unable to bear her shame, Yurika barely uttered a single word and wiggled her fingers.
Different from the brightly blooming flowers…… A bitter smile appears on Irelua’s lips at the shy, flower-bud-like beauty.
“… Also… Even if the time, history, and world are different… Does this mean that the thread of fate cannot be helped? “It is truly a sad and painful love.”
“… Yes?”
“It’s nothing. “No, it’s not relevant anymore.”
Irelua added her words quietly.
“I will give an oracle to the head patter.”
“Oh, the Pope?”
“Anytime is fine, Choi Si-woo. “Bring that child to the church.”
Yurika’s eyes widen brightly at those words.
“W-what…” “
“Don’t worry. It’s not a bad story… I think it’s time for you and the warrior to know the truth. It will be difficult for that child to handle the future by himself. “I need to prepare to be of strength.”
It was when I was about to continue talking.
Crackling-!
Irelua’s appearance distorts and a loud noise rings out.
“Woah, goddess?”
She was taken aback by the sudden noise, but for a moment, the sacred power around her weakened and her connection with the goddess was lost.
“What on earth is this…?” “
This was her first time, and Yurika looked blankly at the place where she had disappeared.
It was then.
A tearing scream reached her ears.
When I went outside, I saw someone running in haste beyond the barrier.
The person who seemed to be being chased was none other than the female employee who handed her the lunch box.
‘?!’
Before I could even question why I was here, a black figure followed the female employee.
The wolf-shaped monster, which seemed to be made of shadows, was running at high speed, radiating murderous energy.
This is a dangerous situation no matter who sees it.
Yurika did not hesitate at all.
Because as a saint of the goddess, it was her duty to protect people.
“I pray to God… “
Yurika grabbed the bell wand that had appeared in her hand and immediately ran out after her.
