Ep02: A Day in the Life of Clarice <Side: Clarice Siete>
My name is Clarice Siete. I'm an apprentice nun of the Haeweol Church, which serves the goddess Hecate... and an orphan from the Siete Orphanage.
When I was very young, I lost my parents to a monster attack, and that's how I ended up at the orphanage in Siete Village. It happened so early in my life that I never even learned their names or family name, so the orphanage's name naturally became my surname.
Still, losing my parents was an incredibly sad and terrifying thing. I spent days crying in fear that the monster might come back and bite my throat. Even when Director Ustis tried to talk to me, there were many times I was like a doll with its strings cut.
But... in that village, I met kids my age—Alex and Mel, who are now in the adventurer party with me—and that helped me regain my strength.
『Fisherman's Moon - Day 13 (Lunch)』
We'd just finished a request to hunt cave wolves and returned to the Guild. It was a shame we couldn't make use of the Cube's potential, but Alex had a point.
By lunchtime, we finally got confirmation of our success at the Guild's settlement counter—the cave wolf tails as proof—and split the payout.
"If we'd used the Cube, we could've gotten twice as much...?"
"Mel, enough. We agreed not to use it recklessly."
Still, I couldn't shake a lingering knot in my heart. The black Cube, carefully stored in my holy water pouch... the Goddess's holy relic. Alex said people might suspect and envy it, but that bothered me.
If this was truly a holy relic forged by the Goddess's Blessing, shouldn't people praise it as a miracle rather than question it?
Anyway, that's just my personal opinion... With the payout divided, we had no more business at the Guild, so we headed out.
That's when a familiar voice called from behind us.
"You kids are still working hard, huh."
It was Raysi Gliss, clad in blue armor with an ice spear in hand. A former holy knight turned adventurer.
"Raysi oppa. Hello."
"Hey. Looks like you're doing well, Clarice. And you two, Alex and Mel—you're proper adventurers now. Fresh off a request, and not a scratch on you."
He was the one who'd taught us so much when we first formed our party. His face held an icy coolness, but he had a warmer heart than anyone.
Behind Raysi oppa, though, were some people I'd never seen. Party members, maybe? He preferred solo work, so this was unusual.
"What, oppa? Didn't you say you like going solo? What's with the party~?"
"Not wrong. I planned to go alone anyway, but they kept asking. Even I can't always operate solo, so we formed a party."
To melt that iceberg of a man's resolve—whoever they were, I wanted to meet them someday.
"Their skills are top-notch. So we've stuck together as a trio since."
"Hee~ But those two back there... look like a married couple. You're not sticking around for other reasons, right~?"
"Cheeky talk, Mel. I have a fiancée—why would I chase someone taken? That's not proper for a human."
Mel was teasing him about the gauntlet-wearing man and the woman with the huge gun—Raysi oppa's party members. She knew he was engaged to Muse Symphony, the Haeweol Church's top priestess. Probably just poking fun since it had been a while.
I'd have to remind her later.
"Anyway, we'll head out. See you, Raysi hyung. And just watch—we'll be the world's top party someday!"
"Hah. Keep that confidence. It'll serve you well. But we won't meet for a bit. Our party's off on a long expedition."
Alex's bold declaration drew every eye in the Guild. Embarrassed by the stares, my face burned red as I grabbed Alex and Mel's arms and hurried outside.
"Alright, same as always. Personal maintenance, then meet at the inn."
"Sure, sure~ See ya later~"
We split for personal time and agreed to regroup at the inn. As a party, we shared lodging for quick rallies and emergencies.
Alex and Mel probably headed to the smithy or magic shop for gear checks. I only carried a self-defense mace, unused in the last fight, so no need.
Alex insisted on checks even for unused gear after requests, but...
"Everyone's gone. Guess I'll head to the church."
Alone on the street, it was time for my duties. My steps led to the Haeweol Church.
I'd donate a tenth of today's payout and pray as a devotee. It's what a religious person must do.
I don't eat much or fuss with makeup anyway, so I donate often. If this small sincerity helps the needy, great.
After, straight back to the inn for rest.
The church wasn't far from the Guild. Even as the sun dipped low, its white facade gleamed beautifully in the fading light.
Evening prayer service was soon. I'd pray and donate quickly without disturbing, since I wasn't joining.
They'd surely discuss today's events or tomorrow's plans.
"Oh...! Clarice. It's been a while."
"Hello, Priestess Muse."
Muse Symphony, the church's head priestess, greeted me with a bright smile right at the door. Raysi oppa's fiancée, whom we'd just seen at the Guild.
Formerly a kingdom knight, she lost an arm in a fierce monster battle, retired, and became a Haeweol priestess. She and Raysi fell in love at first sight, leading swiftly to engagement—like a romance novel. I was amazed hearing it firsthand.
"What brings you today? Prayer, donation, or memorial?"
"Donation today! And prayer and memorial too!"
"You're such a diligent girl, Clarice. You'll be a full nun in no time."
"Ehe, that's embarrassing."
After chatting with Priestess Muse, I walked the neatly arranged carpet to the front.
A statue of the goddess stood there, with a donation box beneath. I placed part of today's payout inside and prayed.
Since becoming an apprentice nun and adventurer, I prayed here whenever time allowed. Mostly for our party's safety, prosperity... and for Alex and Mel to grow stronger.
Was the holy relic from this request the goddess answering my prayers?
"Hecate Goddess. Thank you for the holy relic. We'll repay your gift with good deeds."
Haeweol Church doctrine is simple and kind: All equal and free; the strong aid the weak with good deeds.
Prayers done, I headed to the churchyard cemetery behind—for the unclaimed dead, whose bodies the church handles, funerals and burials.
My parents' deaths are hazy from youth, bodies never found, so I feel kinship and commemorate here.
Kneeling before the central cross, I prayed for these poor souls gone without ties.
"Hecate Goddess. May they reach heaven..."
I prayed sincerely. May all find happiness even in death...
"Oh, already this late...?"
Sunset when I entered; now sky darkens. Time to meet Alex and Mel, so back to the inn.
"Hngh...♥!?"
What...? After praying, my chest feels tight...!
Only preserved rations today. Not painful throbbing, just... must be my imagination?
"Leaving already, Clarice?"
"Y-yes, Priestess Muse. Heading to the inn."
"Alright. Keep up the adventuring and prayers. I'll pray for Hecate's blessings on you too."
After farewells, I left. Time flew. Church busier now for evening service.
No business here; I'd just crowd them. I wanted to join, but party comes first. Goddess understands, I believe.
Of course, Clarice.
"Eek...!!♥ Again...!"
『Fisherman's Moon - Day 13 (Evening)』
"Hey~ You're late, Clarice."
"Sorry, Mel. Prayer took longer since it's been a while."
"No biggie. Makes sense. Tough requests lately; haven't prayed much."
Alex and Mel waited at the inn. I'd rushed, but...
"Anyway, inside. Night air's chilly."
Hiding my guilt, I hurried them in.
Our three-story inn partnered with the Guild—discounts and info for members.
"Tomorrow, the slime-infested cave?"
First floor had a restaurant; post-request, we ate here, reviewed fights, planned ahead.
"Yeah. Slimes are easy for us. My or Mel's fire magic, or your blessed sword—piece of cake."
Ehe, Alex's praise embarrassed me.
"What, another cave? Damp and dark... Can't we level up? It's been a year; chasing wolf and slime tails is lame. Humanity's loss~"
Mel sipped her drink, chatting with Alex. Face already flushed—she was weak to alcohol.
"Was gonna bring it up. Slimes are our last low-tier hunt."
Alex replied seriously to Mel.
"Then we'll train skills or upgrade gear with savings. I've long thought we're beyond slime-hunting. But... personal worries delayed it. So..."
I see... Alex's caution probably from losing family to monsters, like me—both parents for me, his brother for him. Didn't want to see it happen again.
"Whoa, stop! No heavy talk at dinner. For a mood switch... Clarice~ True priests lose holy power if they lose virginity?"
"Pfft...! W-what're you saying, Mel?! Out of nowhere..."
I sprayed fruit wine spectacularly. Why such a lewd question...!
"Ahahat! That shocking~? Partly mood-lifter, but I've always wondered."
"Th-that's a distorted rumor! Haeweol priests marry; Hecate's lenient."
Strictly, she doesn't care about marriage...
"Some spells require purity, probably twisted maliciously. And you know Raysi oppa's fiancée is a priestess. It's total slander!"
"Got it~ Haven't seen you this fired up in ages."
"Yeah."
Caught off-guard, but Alex perked up, mood lightened—mission accomplished.
But... weird. Chest tight again, lower belly hot. Too much fruit wine? Barely drank... Fatigue, maybe.
"I-I'm not feeling well; heading up..."
"Huh? What's wrong? Did I upset you? Drunk?"
"N-no! Just chest feels stuffy... Night, Mel. Alex."
"Clarice, really okay? If unwell, we can delay tomorrow's..."
"Fine, Alex. Just a cold; rest'll fix it. Sorry, going up..."
Forced a smile to ease worries, entered our second-floor adventurer rooms. Big shared for Mel and me, small solo for Alex.
--Creak...
"Haa... haa... So hot. Can't be that drunk. Why..."
In my room, I wiped with cold water, lay down to cool off. But...
Cold water didn't help; throbbing intensified. Forehead cool—no fever. Yet chest stuffy, belly burning.
Can't show illness; delays tomorrow. Expensive clinic late...
Alex right—save for growth. Waste otherwise... Muttered recovery spell, hoped sleep fixed it.
Calmed body with spell from outstretched hand, withdrawing... Goddess's ring on pinky caught my eye.
Seductive purple gleam... Gazing absently...
"Ah♡ Ahaaaang♡♥"
Info flooded my mind. How to quell heat—Goddess's loving voice whispered sweetly...♡
My child, surrender your body to me.
Spread your lovely fingers wide.
Thrust them deep inside and move.
Spread fingers... Brought to my pussy♡♥ Closer—no touch—sour scent, heat rising♡♥
This is masturbation. Goddess's method to ease my burning pain♡♥ Means to endure flame-like agony♡♥
Slender fingers touched, plunged deep♡♥ Pussy sucked them in♡♥
First time, but I knew: Rubbing folds, scraping walls... Immense, maddening pleasure♡♥
--Squish♡ Squish♡ Squish♡
"Aah♡ Thank you, Goddess. Hngh♡ Haaaang♡ Haa... haa... hngh♡"
Room filled lewd squelches, vulgar juices spraying♡♥ Not urine♡♥ Hot, sticky... Waves of first ecstasy; moans escaped uncontrollably.
Hand relentless, ravaging pussy♡ Aa, Hecate Goddess. Thank you for this knowledge♡
"So hot... burning♡♥"
Bed, hands soaked in pussy juice♡♥ Mel might scold childish mess. But no matter♡♥ This holy act follows Goddess's will—like doctrine.
Normal for a devotee♡
"Deeper, all the way♡♥"
Fingers probed wrinkles, chasing bliss within...
--Bang...!
"Clarice! I'm here~ What, already asleep?"
Haa... fuck... damn brat...!
..........No, I... didn't say that...! Flow broken mid-act, cursing dear comrade? Me, faithful Hecate devotee...?
Fingers halted. Crushing guilt hit. How dare curse childhood friend Mel? Must apologize now...
My child, surrender your body to me.
Dream.
Confront your new self.
Aa♡♥ Y-yes... but Goddess's sweet voice won't let me♡♥ Not spoken aloud; Mel won't know.
Goddess invites to dreams; sorry Mel, but off to dreamland. Pray her blessings too♡♥
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