Ariel's Circumstances: Hello?
Hello? My name is Ariel. I've been living my whole life in Rutin Village, a small rural village on the western outskirts of the Alkarion Kingdom.
Fortunately, thanks to my father, the village chief, and my kind mother, I grew up without any real hardships. And since there weren't many other children around in this countryside spot, I was showered with love from all the village aunts and uncles from a young age.
That let me grow up peacefully, serving Lady Justitia alongside my mother. And when I came of age, I was truly blessed—Lady Justitia chose me, granting me divine power.
Undeservedly, I was even given the position of mid-level nun, and I managed the village temple with my own sense of duty and responsibility.
Luckily, Sister Bella, who lives in a log cabin on the village outskirts, taught me step by step how to run the temple. The villagers, all devout followers of Goddess Justitia, cheered me on and helped out so much that I adapted quickly!
And so, today was just like any other day. I woke at six in the morning, greeted the sun peeking over the horizon, freshened up, and changed into my nun's habit.
Our house isn't far from the temple, so I figured I'd get there in no time. Oh, my eyes? Yeah, they're a bit unusual... Living with them closed like this.
I-It's not like I want to! I didn't even realize I was different until I was thirteen. I've been blind since birth.
My parents said it was some kind of illness... I don't really remember the details. Hehe... Back then, I thought the whole world was just black.
But thanks to my loving parents and the villagers who cared for me so tenderly, I never faced any major troubles!
Whenever I'd trip because I couldn't see, my mother would cry—even if I insisted I was fine, that it didn't hurt—praying to Lady Justitia.
Then one day, when I was thirteen, my father came home drunk and entered my room. He told me things he'd never shared before.
First, how my mother collapsed from shock after the doctor said, days after I was born, that I couldn't see.
Second, how she searched everywhere for doctors who might fix my eyes, and once she learned it was impossible, became a Justitia devotee, heading to the temple every dawn to pray.
And finally... that she was currently bedridden, suffering greatly from the hereditary disease.
The first two stories already shocked me—knowing my eyes were why she'd suffered so much—but the last one... Well, excluding the day I was born, it was the first time I cried.
Just yesterday, she'd gone with me to the market to buy garlic bread... Why...?
After that, I started waking early like her, going to the Justitia temple to pray. It felt like her illness and collapse were my fault for being born this way.
But in the end, she passed away the year I turned fourteen. Holding her hand at the last, drowning in guilt and tears...
"My... daughter. Why are you crying...? Mommy's just... returning to the goddess's embrace... Daughter... I love you...?"
Her voice was hoarse and ragged. I choked out that I loved her too, throat tight...
"She has passed."
I wonder if she heard me. Now, I regret not saying "I love you" more often, but ten years have passed since then.
It's dulled a bit, but talking about it like this brings back those fresh memories of time with her—I miss her so much.
Oh, whoops, I got a little off-topic there. The reason I can now see and live independently despite everything is all thanks to Goddess Justitia.
Even after sending my mother off, I kept praying at the temple, asking her to watch over Mom. Day after day like that, I reached adulthood.
On the morning I came of age, I went to the temple as usual, and suddenly, a familiar sensation enveloped me.
A warm, gentle energy. I'd frequented the temple like it was home for years, so I recognized it right away: divine power!
It swirled around me before entering my body... And just like that, becoming a mid-level nun opened my mind's eye.
What's the mind's eye? Hmm... It's tricky to explain, but basically, though my physical eyes can't open, I can see like anyone else.
Does that help you understand my eyes a bit better? Ah! Here we are. That pure white building over there.
Hmm... It rained buckets last night, so the temple looks a little dirtier than usual. Guess I'll sweep the courtyard first thing this morning.
I grabbed the broom from the temple and was sweeping away when... someone approached!
At this hour, it had to be Sister Bella. ...Huh? Who's that with her...?
Sister Bella, whose face I knew well, was walking arm-in-arm with a red-haired man I'd never seen before.
She has a husband, doesn't she...? But... he's so handsome...
He was dressed neatly overall, with a relaxed expression and eyes hinting at a touch of madness—tall, manly, strikingly good-looking?
Hmm... What's this ticklish feeling...? Anyway! That's beside the point. Why is Sister Bella linking arms with this man!?
A-And her breasts are pressed right against his arm...
"Sister Bella...? And this gentleman... I don't think we've met. From another village? What brings you to our temple?"
He was handsome, sure, but a stranger, so my voice came out sharper than intended.
"Oh, Mid-level Nun Ariel, this is my cousin Bern. He had some issues back home, so he's settling in Rutin Village now."
Ah, her cousin. Right, Sister Bella came to Rutin Village herself to marry David, so probably from the same place.
But... do cousins normally rub their breasts against each other's arms like that? I don't have any cousins, but by my common sense, that doesn't add up...
"Haha, we've been super close since back home. It's been so long since seeing my sister, she's probably excited too."
Bern scratched his head as he spoke. Hmm... It seems a bit odd, but every family has its quirks, right?
Pushing further would be rude. And his voice is nice too... Ahem! Anyway, he's not suspicious, so no need to be on guard.
Actually, since he's planning to live in Rutin Village, he might become a new follower of Lady Justitia!
Every time I look at him, though, something ominous stirs in my chest... Probably just because I've never seen such a handsome man before?
Plus, after chatting a bit, wow! He knows how cool and great Lady Justitia is!
Maybe I'll... Ahem! Anyway, he's definitely a good person. Look, even now—he's praying at the temple and donating an offering!
Hehe. Honestly, temple upkeep costs have been tight lately. What a relief.
I hurriedly ushered Bern inside to hear Lady Justitia's words@try%$done%@#... ZZZT—crackle—
...Huh? Where was I?
"You were saying he'd help with the donation. So, what should we do?"
Ah—right! We were talking about the offering. But if Bern's donating...
I-I have to accept it as semen...
This is a first for me since birth, but for the temple's upkeep—Huh? How does the temple upkeep take semen%@#...?
Argh! My mind keeps wandering. Anyway, Bern's made a tough, noble choice.
Donating semen of all things... I can't just stand by. I have to offer this body to help him donate it.
B-But... now that it's time, I'm embarrassed. Undressing and doing that outside my home...
But such silly thoughts vanished with one word from Bern.
Goodness. He reveres the goddess so much, what was I thinking!?
Just then, Bern dropped his pants, revealing his penis. Wow... So that's a man's thing... It's huge— Eek!
Why is it already so erect? Embarrassment surged again, but I shook it off and knelt before him to help with the donation.
Finally, my hand touched Bern's penis—warm, no, hot, throbbing wildly...
B-But, um...? How exactly does a man ejaculate...?
Aww... He's looking at me with those strange eyes... Please tell me quick!