Chapter 290

EP.290 I Need to Save My Sister Who’s Fallen into a Cult! #6

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Adeline frowned as she looked at the entrance of the cathedral before her.

Why on earth did we come here?

Is coming to a place like this really going to help Silvia? I can’t understand it.

As Adeline stood there confused, Silvia spoke up.

“Pray with me here.”

“Pray…? You’re not suggesting we pray to another god, are you? I can’t allow that. A person should only serve one god.”

“That’s not it. This is a religious facility, right? When you visit, it’s like… your heart feels cleansed, I guess? That’s the feeling I get, so I’ve been visiting various places to pray to Lady Rosario.”

Inside the religious facility, a unique Sacred Energy lingers.

Does that mean she’s grown enough to sense that energy? Not bad.

Now I understand. Why Silvia has been visiting places like temples.

She’s become addicted to divine energy!

Hmm… I like Silvia’s mindset.

But it’s a bit awkward.

Because the energy in this “shabby” place isn’t satisfying.

At the very least, visiting holy sites in Israel would make me feel somewhat better… but a local cathedral?

So underwhelming.

Still, it’s a rare request from my beloved sister… I’ll quietly follow along.

“Alright. So, do you want to do a free prayer?”

“Yes.”

“Understood.”

The two entered the quiet cathedral and sat on a bench in the corner to begin their prayers.

Silvia prayed fervently, pouring her heart into it.

But Adeline…

‘Almighty… Ah… I want to eat chocolate with Jihyuk…’

She started to drift off while trying to recite the prayer.

On the way here, she saw a hot deal for a premium chocolate set on her phone, and that’s all she could think about.

With her eyes closed, the image of the glossy chocolate floated before her, and her mouth watered.

Why does my butt hurt so much?

The bench is too hard.

For such a large cathedral, they couldn’t even spend a little more on comfortable seating… Annoying.

‘Ugh… seriously…’

Eventually, Adeline gave up on focusing and quietly opened her eyes.

Then, without Silvia noticing, she took out her phone and sent a message to Jihyuk.

[(๑-﹏-๑)]

[You seem down. I love you, Adeline.]

An immediate love confession.

Feeling recharged, Adeline sent a heart emoji and put her phone away.

Glancing at Silvia, she noticed her sister hadn’t noticed her actions at all.

Silvia was so focused on her prayer, and Adeline found it quite admirable.

After fidgeting for a long time, Adeline quickly pretended to pray when she noticed Silvia’s eyelids fluttering.

Then, timing it perfectly, she opened her eyes, stretched, and said,

“Phew… Praying after so long really makes me feel cleansed.”

“Really…? That’s good. By the way… did anything unusual happen?”

“Unusual?”

“No… like, did you hear a divine voice during your prayer, or feel a surge of power… something surreal like that.”

“Why are you saying such strange things? I’m really curious, so tell me now.”

“Hmm… if not, then never mind. Let’s pray a little more and then head to the next place.”

“We’re going somewhere else?”

“Yes. Next is a temple.”

Adeline made a face.

She wanted to share sweet moments with Jihyuk, but it looked like she’d be dragged around all day.

But it’s Silvia, so I’ll endure it… endure it.

“Okay…”

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Cathedral, temple, church, and even a rare Islamic mosque in Korea.

They visited four religious facilities over seven hours.

By now, the divine energy should have gathered enough.

Silvia looked at Adeline, who was visibly annoyed.

‘She’s changed.’

Normally, she’d be thrilled about anything related to religion… but she’s definitely changed.

I can’t keep this up any longer.

I’ll report the situation when we get back, and if meeting Rosario fails, I’ll have to tell her.

“Shall we head home?”

“Finally?”

“Yes. You must be really tired, right?”

“Actually, I was sleepy, but I held it in for you. Did I do well?”

Her smug expression made it seem otherwise, but…

This is driving me crazy.

“Thank you.”

“No problem. Let’s hurry back. I’ll call a taxi.”

Silvia gently patted Adeline’s head in response.

After returning home, Adeline finished her shower and lay in bed, chatting with Jihyuk.

When she heard footsteps outside her room, she quickly put her phone away.

Soon after, there was a knock, and Silvia asked cautiously,

“Adeline, are you asleep?”

“No. Come in.”

Click.

The door opened, and Silvia entered, wearing comfortable clothes that slightly revealed her navel.

Her 11-pack abs looked incredibly sexy.

Especially the line running up and down from her navel.

A perfect, toned body that Adeline couldn’t compare to.

She felt a sense of envy. It would be great if she could show that body to Jihyuk.

“Why do you look like that…?”

Adeline snapped out of her thoughts at Silvia’s cautious question.

“What’s wrong with my face?”

“No… you look angry…”

“Not at all. Come lie down next to me. It’s been a while since we slept together.”

Adeline patted the spot beside her, and Silvia happily rushed over and lay down.

Adeline thought her sister looked especially cute today.

Like she wanted to hug her?

It felt good that Silvia seemed to rely on her.

Silvia, giving Adeline a pillow with her arm, spoke.

“Adeline.”

“Yes?”

“Thank you so much for today. Thanks to you, my faith feels like it’s surging.”

“Really? That’s good.”

“So… I have one last request.”

“What is it?”

“Let’s close our eyes together and offer the good energy we gathered today to Lady Rosario. How about it?”

Ugh… she’s a fanatic.

They say when a neutral country converts, it becomes extreme, and Silvia’s the same.

It’s annoying, but it’s my sister’s request, so I’ll do it.

Thinking that, Adeline nodded.

“Alright. Let’s do that.”

“And let’s ask Lady Rosario for guidance. What should we do to save the Earth, for our happiness.”

“Really… why are you acting like this? You’ve been doing things all day that you never did before, and it’s really confusing.”

“Do it for me. Okay? Let’s hold hands.”

Her eyes sparkled like a cat about to get a treat.

Hmm… I like it.

Adeline chuckled and tightly held Silvia’s hand.

“Alright. I’ll do whatever you want today. So, we just need to ask Lady Rosario for guidance?”

“Yes. And we must say we really want to meet her.”

“That’s something I think about every day, though?”

“More intensely… you have to truly mean it. Got it?”

Seeing Silvia emphasize it so much made Adeline laugh.

She agreed and closed her eyes.

The two prayed silently for a long time.

When Silvia opened her eyes, she saw Adeline sleeping peacefully and wished she had met Rosario.

But contrary to her wish, Adeline woke up groggily and yawned.

“Haaam…! We’re done now. I’m tired from visiting so many places today, so let’s sleep, okay?”

“…..”

“Sis?”

Silvia clenched her fist under the blanket.

She couldn’t take it anymore. As she had thought, they were running out of time.

She needed to awaken Adeline and instill a sense of urgency.

Even if it made Adeline angry.

Having made up her mind, Silvia helped Adeline sit up.

“What are you doing?”

Adeline looked bewildered.

After a moment of hesitation, Silvia spoke with a serious expression.

“Adeline. Have you been neglecting your prayers to Lady Rosario lately?”

“Umm… honestly, I’ve been a bit lax.”

“Why? You’re a Saint. Shouldn’t you be thinking more about Lady Rosario than someone like me?”

Adeline’s brow furrowed.

She looked slightly upset.

“Are you saying I think less of Lady Rosario than you do? If so, you’re overstepping your bounds with me, a Saint. Please restrain yourself.”

“Sigh… Adeline…! Lady Rosario said it herself. Her voice isn’t reaching you.”

Adeline’s eyes widened.

What on earth is she talking about?

“What are you saying?”

“Do you know why I took you to those religious facilities? To help you meet Lady Rosario. I met her recently. You’ve noticed my strange behavior, right? She showed me the way. That’s why.”

What kind of nonsense is this…? This is way out of line.

Adeline couldn’t take it anymore and shouted.

“Sis! Impersonating Lady Rosario’s revelation is a grave sin! I’ll have to discipline you! If you truly consider yourself a believer, go to the bathroom and kneel for three hours! Get a grip there!”

“You’re the one who needs to get a grip! Someone resembling Helix has trapped us…! Lady Rosario’s voice isn’t reaching you because your heart is tainted by evil…”

“Enough! Enough! You’re testing my patience! I can’t listen to your foolish lies anymore! Go to the bathroom right now!”

This is frustrating. How can I wake Adeline up?

Ah, I know. This might work.

Taking a deep breath, Silvia lowered her voice.

“I’m sorry for shouting. But what I’m saying is true. I’ll prove it. You’ve seen Lady Rosario’s sanctuary, right? You must remember it.”

“…. What are you trying to do?”

“If I describe Lady Rosario’s appearance, you’ll believe me, right?”

“….!”

Adeline’s mouth hung open.

Seizing the opportunity, Silvia quickly spoke.

“The place where I met Lady Rosario was a temple. There were huge, pure white pillars on either side, and a statue in the center. The statue’s beauty was breathtaking. First…”

Her description was enough to shock Adeline.

It perfectly matched the face of Rosario that Adeline knew.

And the location… it was similar to where Adeline had received her divine revelation.

“…. And…”

Adeline couldn’t listen anymore.

She wanted to believe it was a lie.

But she could read Silvia’s expression, having been with her for so long.

Silvia was telling the truth.

And Adeline hated it. It was horrifying.

After serving her whole life, Rosario appeared to Silvia instead?

And even gave her a divine revelation?

That’s impossible. Such a thing shouldn’t happen.

Especially not to someone like her… a vile woman who tried to steal a man with a partner.

Adeline was disappointed in Rosario.

She felt hurt! Sad!

This is bad…! Really bad.

“Lastly…”

“Quiet…! Quiet! It’s a lie…!”

“Adeline… it’s true… believe me…”

“It’s a lie! I said it’s a lie!”

Adeline, who had been shouting, clenched her mouth shut.

A hypothesis had crossed her mind.

Silvia mentioned Helix.

From Helix’s perspective, Rosario is an enemy. He knows her face well.

So, what if Helix, who gathered dark energy to resurrect on this filthy Earth, disguised himself as Rosario to brainwash Silvia, just like the first Saint?

The possibility was high.

Why? If Rosario really intended to give a revelation, she would have appeared directly.

Helix couldn’t do that, so he appeared as a statue in Silvia’s dream and gave her a bizarre revelation to drive a wedge between Adeline and Silvia!

By distancing her from her sister, he must be planning to strike when they’re distracted.

That guy is utterly despicable!

My sister has fallen for it! His vile scheme!

Having sorted it out, Adeline muttered in a low voice.

“I need to save her…!”

Then she got up and looked down at Silvia.

Seeing her arrogant and cold gaze, Silvia shivered in confusion.

“Wh-what…? What are you doing?”

“I need to judge and save my sister, who has fallen into Helix’s scheme and become a heretic.”

“Adeline…! Are you crazy…? I’m not the one who fell for the scheme…”

“You’re the one who’s crazy. I’m disappointed. But I understand. Even the wise first Saint fell for Helix’s cunning tongue and became a heretic. But I’ll fix everything, so don’t worry too much.”

It seems like it’s over.

As Silvia swallowed hard and tried to get up, Adeline grabbed her shoulders and exerted force.

“I’ll temporarily appoint myself as the Inquisitor. Kneel before me. Accept the purification prayer deep in your heart, and repent in the flames of atonement. This is an order.”

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