Chapter 213: Oracle (3)
Chapter 213: Oracle (3)
[Grrr!]
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Righteous Light nods confidently, saying, [Male! Female! Mating!]
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The answer burst forth as if it had been waiting.
Upon hearing those words, Helena, perhaps feeling guilty about something, turned pale and slumped to the floor, beginning to pray fervently.
Righteous Light flashed a smile full of goodwill at Helena, who was praying right in front of it.
I had a feeling things were about to get messy.
"Righteous Light? Mating all of a sudden… what is that supposed to mean? Setting aside the issue of me suddenly doing it with Lady Helena, it’s not like our Holy Power increases just because we join bodies."
The only one capable of such a thing was Ugly Prosperity.
However, despite my bewildered reaction, Righteous Light remained dignified.
[Kwang! Sniff! Roar!]
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Righteous Light claims, [Since ancient times, husband and wife are one in body and soul! If I help a little, you can pull her Divine Blessing up to the same level through mating!]
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"What…? No, really?!"
[Grrrr!]
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Righteous Light nods, saying, [Of course! It’s not possible for just anyone, but for Helena, it is. After that, you just have to pass on the power I’ve been saving to make you, Yandel, an Apostle!]
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This was a god speaking with such bravado, and no one else. It was surprising, but… it was likely the truth.
Though it was incredibly flustering, it made a certain amount of sense if Righteous Light was indeed a deity from ancient times.
They say that in the distant past, sex was considered something very mysterious and sacred.
The deity must have dismissed everyone else from the start with this intention in mind.
…To be honest, I wasn't complaining.
Helena was one of the top-ranked priestess heroines in H&A.
In other words, she was incredibly attractive.
Seeing her in person, Helena was far more beautiful than she had been in the game.
Radiant blonde hair and golden eyes that looked like crystallized sunlight. A curvaceous body that even a plain nun’s habit couldn't hide. A benevolent smile.
That alone was enough to make any man’s heart flutter, and hadn't Helena been showing me an almost exaggerated amount of goodwill?
Of course, I knew her favor was due to my achievements and the Divine Blessings I carried.
Even so, knowing that didn't stop the corners of my mouth from twitching upward at her pure kindness.
No matter how many times I thought about it, my answer wouldn't change. How could I refuse the chance to embrace a woman like Helena?
Especially when it meant awakening her as a Saintess without any particular sacrifice.
Righteous Light’s demand was something both my head and my heart were screaming for me to follow.
The problem wasn't on my end, but…
"Are you alright, Priestess Helena?"
"Eh? Yes? Uh… Ah… W-what are you referring to?"
It was likely on Helena’s end, as her face was flushed bright red.
Helena had chosen the cumbersome option of praying to Righteous Light instead of speaking directly to the deity standing right there.
The medallion in her hand flickered playfully, as if puzzled.
I knelt on one knee to meet the eyes of the still-panicked Helena before asking again.
"What Righteous Light just said. About the mating between me and you… ahem. I mean, our union."
"Matinnng…!"
Even though I had tried to use more refined language, Helena jumped as if she’d been poked in the ribs, her voice trailing off.
She flustered about for a long time, her eyes darting everywhere, before eventually looking up at me cautiously.
"Um… Brother… are you… okay with this?"
"Yes. I… well. If it’s you, Lady Helena, I’m happy to."
"I-I knew it! After the nun outfit play, you really did want a real nun…!"
"No. How did the conversation even get there?!"
Helena brought up the joke I’d made back when I got her the nun outfit.
It seemed like a joke she made to break the awkwardness in her own way… but as a result, things only became more awkward.
As we sat there awkwardly avoiding each other's gaze.
Righteous Light, who had been rolling around on the pew, hopped down and hooked an arm around each of our necks.
The posture looked like a thug shaking someone down for lunch money, but the deity’s expression was as innocent as could be as it spoke.
[Kwaaaa? Kwang!]
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Righteous Light tilts its head, asking, [Last time, I saw Helena getting all excited while praying after watching Yandel mating with that other nun… so I thought Helena wanted to do it too… was I wrong?]
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"W-wait a minute. What? Me with another nun? Could that be…!"
I whipped my head around, only to see Helena desperately craning her neck the other way to avoid my gaze.
However, her ears, which were naturally exposed since her hair was tied back, were burning bright red.
That sight turned my suspicion into certainty.
"Priestess Helena… you saw us."
"W-what are you talking about?"
"The scene of Senior Fay and me enjoying a night walk."
"I didn't see a thing."
"Are you going to tell a lie in front of the god you serve?"
"……."
"If you aren't lying, Priestess Helena… then could it be that Righteous Light is…."
"N-no, it’s not!"
Apparently, she couldn't bear to make her own god out to be a liar, as Helena jumped up and denied it.
"It’s not like that… ugh…."
Helena hung her head low like a criminal. Anyone watching would think I was scolding her.
After I stared at her for a long while, Helena finally spoke haltingly.
"I wasn't trying to peep…."
Helena’s confession leaked out like a sigh. Her guilt, the resulting dejection, and a hint of excitement were conveyed perfectly.
In the suddenly strange atmosphere, I placed a hand on Helena’s shoulder with a serious expression.
"Then, Lady Helena, would you like to make a confession as well?"
"…Pardon?"
"As I said before, if you’re okay with it, Priestess Helena, then so am I."
"……."
A confession.
If she had seen the nun play between Fay and me, she would know exactly what that meant.
Indeed, Helena’s face turned even redder, to the point where I thought it might actually explode.
"B-Brother!"
"Yes?"
"You already have lovers, Brother. Several of them, in fact."
"I do."
"This is my first time…."
Helena gripped my hand as if squeezing out every ounce of her courage.
"Even holding a man’s hand like this… is a first for me."
"……."
Helena, who had been hanging her head, slowly lifted her face.
In her moist golden eyes, only my reflection could be seen.
"So, I hope you will lead me well."
"I’ll do my best."
"…And I hope you will take proper responsibility for me."
"If you become someone faithful to me, Lady Helena, then I must do the same."
Even if the start was Righteous Light’s suggestion, in the end, Helena and I were going to join our bodies.
We couldn't remain in the same relationship as before.
As I nodded slowly to reassure her, Helena’s complexion finally returned to normal.
With her usual gentle smile, but with a hint of determination at the corners of her lips, Helena clasped her hands toward Righteous Light.
"Lord. I am prepared. What must I do?"
[Grrr. Grrrr.]
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Righteous Light heaves a sigh of relief, saying, [What a relief! I was worried I’d done something unnecessary!]
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Righteous Light grabbed Helena’s hands and shook them vigorously.
Then, dropping the playful, kitten-like act, it assumed a dignified, god-like expression.
[Kwang Kwang.]
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Righteous Light puts on a serious air, saying, [From now on, I will plant a portion of my Authority directly inside you, Helena. Normally, it would just end with your Divine Blessing getting a bit stronger… but you have the talent.]
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When I translated the words, Helena tilted her head.
"Talent… you say?"
[Kwaaaang.]
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Righteous Light nods, saying, [That’s right. Talent as a Saintess. So, if the proper stimulation is provided, it will sprout like a seed and eventually bloom into a flower.]
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That "stimulation" was, of course, sex with me, who possessed the highest level of Divine Blessing.
As we joined bodies, the stimulated seed of Authority would grow, and naturally, Helena’s Divine Blessing would also be strengthened.
Ultimately, not only would her blessing evolve to the next stage, but the vessel for receiving the god would also become sturdier.
It was said she could be appointed as a Saintess immediately.
After hearing Righteous Light’s continued explanation, Helena tilted her head again.
"Uh… then is there nothing I need to do?"
[Grrr! Roar!]
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Righteous Light snickers, saying, [What do you mean, nothing! You have to keep mating until the seed is fully grown!]
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"N-not just once, but continuously?!"
[Roooar!]
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Righteous Light thumps its chest, saying, [Don’t worry! I’ll set up a proper barrier so no one can interfere! And I’ll look away too, so mate in peace!]
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"Ah…? Ahhh?"
While Helena was stammering, unable to grasp the meaning of Righteous Light’s words.
Righteous Light leaned its identical face in and pressed its forehead against Helena’s.
As it muttered something, Righteous Light was instantly enveloped in a blinding light, just as it had been when it first appeared.
However, this time, the light didn't scatter into the air but began to be entirely absorbed by Helena.
"Hngh?!"
After about half of it was sucked into Helena in an instant, the remaining half clung to the chapel doors and walls, beginning to shimmer.
Just in case, I tried pulling the doorknob, but it wouldn't budge. The windows were the same.
Helena, who had just managed to steady herself after receiving the seed of Authority from Righteous Light, hurriedly offered a prayer before the statue.
However, the promise to look away must have been true, as there was no response from the medallion in her hand.
Helena looked up at me with stiff, mechanical movements.
"Bro…ther?"
"Hmm."
I shrugged at Helena and said.
"It won't budge."
This was literally a "Room You Can't Leave Unless You Have Sex."
As expected, Righteous Light truly was a Good God.