The Defeated Saintess Is On A Journey To Tame The Evil God Book 01 Chapter 02.04 - Little Trick

Upon seeing the small pool, Xing Mo bent down and whispered in Aurora's ear: "How are you going to do it?"

"I just need to touch it for a few minutes." Aurora said in a low voice.

Xing Mo looked around and saw that there were hardly any people in the cathedral. Most of the people had already finished the ablution and were sitting on benches, hands clasped together, praying underneath the colorful dome.

"That shouldn't be a problem. I'll go perform ablution first, and then provide you with cover." After she finished speaking, Xing Mo led Aurora toward the Starsea Spring, all the while observing the surroundings.

The people sitting on both sides of the aisle didn't pay them attention, only focusing on praying.

The nuns were busy tidying up the cathedral. The Church of the Starsea was the largest Church in the entire Citadel. Practically no one dared to cause them trouble. As a result, the nuns weren't particularly vigilant.

Xing Mo was aware of this. After all, she was a Bellkeeper.

The nuns could have expected that a Bellkeeper would lead a white-haired Evil God into their cathedral.

Blasphemy! What blasphemy! As she denounced herself in her heart, Xing Mo half knelt in front of the Starsea Spring and shoved her hands into the water.

"Great mother, wash my sins away and clear my confusion." She prayed in a quiet voice, then raised her hands and poured some water on her face.

A cool feeling diffused, and something merged into the water and disappeared.

At the same time, contrary to her outer calmness, Xing Mo prayed desperately in her heart: Goddess, watch over me. Goddess, watch over me. Goddess, watch over me. Goddess, watch over me. Goddess, watch over me. Goddess, watch over me...

About three minutes later, Xing Mo retreated from the edge of the spring and gestured for Aurora to come forward: "It's your turn, Sister."

Aurora—an expressionless look on her face—walked over and soaked her hands in the water, and strands of green light seeped into the water like thin serpents.

The blood-red eyes lit up with green lines of light. At this moment, Xing Mo heard Aurora murmur softly: "Sure enough... interesting... this is interesting..."

"What's interesting?" Xing Mo asked in a low voice.

As soon as she finished speaking, a dreamy and ethereal voice came from the side: "Hmm...? New faces?"

Xing Mo turned and saw a nun with long pale-pink hair and golden eyes filled with faded shades behind her.

Shoot... why is it her... Xing Mo shouted in her heart.

Standing behind her was Lilis Lania, the Holy Nun of Saint Auroth Cathedral.

Because she often attended Mass at Saint Auroth Cathedral, Xing Mo had met the Holy Nun on several occasions.

The Holy Nun was an immigrant from the Machiavellian Empire. Despite her ordinary onee-san [1] appearance, she was a four string magic wielder, putting her very close to the level of a Bellkeeper.

If she were placed on the battlefield, she could easily defeat 100 enemies by herself.

Lilis evidently didn't recognize Xing Mo. She looked at the black haired girl in academy uniform in front of her and said in a quiet voice: "Is it your first time visiting Saint Auroth Cathedral?"

Xing Mo promptly plastered a shy and embarrassed expression on her face, all the while trying to cover Aurora behind her as much as possible: "Ye... yes... my sister and I just arrived from Fallou. We came here to study."

"Oh. May the Goddess bless you, child." Lilis nodded with pity, "I heard Fallouans are demolishing the Goddess's churches... Ever since they sent their emperor to the guillotine, they have been doing some absurd things... those lost lambs..."

"I also think they are being too much!" Xing Mo immediately became indignant, "I don't condone their profane behavior! The Goddess is the sole lord above the Starsea, and any acts that violate her dignity are shameful!"

As she spoke, Xing Mo’s eyebrows twitched slightly. Fortunately the Holy Nun didn't notice the strange changes in Xing Mo's expression and only nodded affectionately: "You are a good child, but don't let anger devour you. The great, benevolent mother teaches us to face life with a calm heart, to persuade even the blasphemers with reason."

That's really sensible... Xing Mo nodded and said in reply: "I shall bear this in mind."

"Good child." The Holy Nun turned her head to one side and looked behind Xing Mo, "Is your sister alright? She doesn't seem to know how to perform ablution. Should I help her?"

"There's no need. Things haven't been going well lately. She has a lot of things to pray about to the Goddess." Xing Mo quickly blocked the Holy Nun's sight.

The brand on her hand throbbed, and Aurora's voice rang in her head: "I need two more minutes. Stall her."

What! Two minutes! I have to prolong the awkward small talk for another two minutes!

Looking at Xing Mo's distressed expression, Lilis must have thought she was feeling embarrassed: "Don't worry, child. Even when confiding with God, proper guidance is of importance. I will help your sister."

When she was finished speaking, she went to walk past Xing Mo, making Xing Mo extremely anxious.

A string player of her caliber should be able to perceive that the strings around the Starsea Spring weren't oscillating properly and notice that there was something strange about Aurora.

If she were to take action, Aurora would respond in kind, snowballing into a major incident that might put the entire Northern District at risk.

No, no, she absolutely can't discover...

But... I really don't have anything to talk about... what else can I say?

Xing Mo was filled with anxiety. Her gaze suddenly fell on the black nun headdress on the Holy Nun's head.

Got it!

"Holy… Holy Sister! Actually... I..." Xing Mo tried hard to recall the shy appearance of girls she had seen at the academy: knees locked together, head slightly lowered, index fingers touching.

Lilis stopped. She looked at Xing Mo, leaned down, and asked in a friendly manner: "What is it, child?"

"Actually, I... I'm here to apply to become a nun! Apart from my faith in the Goddess, I have nothing left. I want to dedicate my life to serving the Goddess!"

When she finished speaking, Xing Mo heard Aurora behind her spurt out a laugh. Fortunately the Holy Nun was far enough away so she didn't hear her.

It was indeed funny! After all, her purpose in saying such nonsense was to provide cover for the Evil God behind her! If a divine punishment were to struck her at this time, it wouldn't be out of place!

When she heard Xing Mo's declaration, Lilis was taken aback for a moment, then her expression quickly became affectionate.

She bent down, golden eyes meeting Xing Mo's eyes: "Becoming a nun signifies giving up your past life. You won't be able to go to school and have a job. You will have to live in a church and serve God for the rest of your life."

Upon hearing these words, Xing Mo was suddenly at a loss. Of course she already knew this. She just blurted out the first thing that came to mind just now. She didn't know how to turn things around.

But before Xing Mo could speak, Lilis continued affectionately: "If you truly revere the Goddess, then complete your studies in the academy first. After all, if you want to help, a learned mind is of essence."

"At the same time, you can come to the cathedral every week to help. We welcome all believers who wish to experience the work of a nun. This will be a spiritual experience."

[1] - onee-san