Chapter 294

EP.294 The Savior, The One Who Drops #2

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No matter how many times I looked, I really liked this friend. Minji, that is.

Even though I subtly hinted for her to drop formalities, she still bowed and entered, saying she couldn’t possibly do that. I especially liked that.

It was also very impressive how she served Jihyuk, her childhood friend, as the cult leader with utmost devotion.

Most people wouldn’t be able to do that.

Adeline, who had politely eaten the spaghetti Minji made, was filled with satisfaction.

“It’s really delicious. Your cooking skills are excellent.”

“You flatter me, Saintess.”

This house, located in the wealthy Gangnam district, is also really nice.

It seems like no one lives here. Who owns it?

“Is this house where Minji stays?”

“Yes. It’s an inheritance from my parents who passed away two years ago.”

“Oh… That’s unfortunate.”

Adeline clicked her tongue sympathetically.

Minji knelt down, seemingly overwhelmed.

“I don’t know how to respond to your kindness, Saintess… Please feel free to use it as you wish…”

Feel free, huh? Then turning this place into a courthouse doesn’t seem like a bad idea.

When Minji introduced me earlier, I had looked around the house.

There are several rooms, and it’s very spacious, so it could also serve as a treatment center for those who have completed their compensation… The security is also thorough.

I also liked that there was a secret place in the basement that seemed to have been used as a warehouse.

Above all, I liked that there was no smell.

Of course, if we gather the trash of society, there will be a foul stench, but if we hold trials in the basement, it won’t matter.

Since the temple will take a long time to complete, we can use this place as a temporary cathedral and courthouse until then.

“Is that okay?”

“My home is the home of the cult leader and the Saintess.”

How does she always say the things I like to hear?

Until now, Minji had never shown her emotions when talking about anything other than herself and Jihyuk.

That made me feel sorry for her. It must be because she lost her parents early.

I understand, but Jihyuk is the same.

Yet, Jihyuk managed to move on. He truly has the makings of a cult leader.

No, perhaps even higher… He has the potential to become a transcendent being.

In any case, Minji would become an excellent believer if she could just express her emotions of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

The most urgent issue right now is the name of the religion.

Jihyuk, really… He left without even deciding on a name, saying he had something to take care of. That’s too much.

The first name that comes to mind is the Adeline-Jihyuk Cult.

That’s too good, but Jihyuk would hate it.

He’s the type to openly show his emotions.

Let’s ask Minji once.

“We need to decide on the name of the religion. If you have any good suggestions, please let me know.”

“The name of the religion has already been decided. It’s called the Adeline Cult… The cult leader himself said so before we parted today.”

“Wha…?”

Adeline’s eyes widened.

Did he name it after her? That’s absurd.

Moreover, the naming sense is terrible. Typical of Jihyuk, though.

But since it’s planned to be incorporated into the Rosario Cult later, it’s fine to name it after her, the Saintess.

But he could’ve at least told me in advance…

Adeline, mumbling, asked.

“Adeline is my name. What do you think, Minji?”

“I think it’s a very fitting name for the religion, as it reflects the cult leader’s thoughts of you, Saintess. If you approve, I will prepare the documents to officially register it with the government.”

“Hmm… Okay. Let’s proceed with that. Next is the doctrine. A religion without doctrine can’t be called a religion.”

“Ah, Saintess. I have something to discuss regarding that.”

“What is it?”

“There is a serious criminal who has committed blasphemy by insulting both the Rosario Cult and the Adeline Cult.”

“What!?”

Bang!

Adeline slammed the table and stood up, furious.

Blasphemy… Who dares…!

Moreover, insulting the two religions she loves the most!?

No repentance! Unforgivable!

“Who is that lowly person!?”

“That person is…”

Minji, in a low voice, conveyed the fabricated conspiracy.

With every word she spoke, Adeline’s face turned red and blue.

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“The test subject?”

“Dead. Right after insertion.”

“Really? What kind?”

“A young kid with six prior convictions for robbery. He begged to be saved. His compatibility with Aiter is extremely low. Willpower is an important factor, but he had none. We’ll analyze the data first and start over.”

“Have you decided on the next subject?”

“Yeah. A normal kid.”

The doctor and I had a conversation that would shock anyone who heard it.

I placed my hand on her waist and pulled her close, grinning.

The doctor tried to stop me.

“Restrain yourself here… This is the laboratory. Silvia’s here too…”

“She’s sleeping in the lounge.”

“Still…”

“Don’t let your guard down? I know. Who do you think made me more cautious?”

The doctor hung her head low.

She seemed to have nothing more to say.

I gently stroked the doctor’s plump buttocks, then sent her to the base and headed to the lounge.

Creak.

Opening the door, I saw Silvia soundly asleep on the sofa.

If you had tried to handle everything happening around you alone, could you have relaxed and breathed so regularly?

No way. You would’ve been trembling with anxiety every second, barely sleeping.

So don’t try to do anything unnecessary.

Just leave it all to me.

I’ll make you happy, after all.

What a merciful Demon King I am.

As I gently caressed Silvia’s cheek, she opened her eyes with a drowsy expression.

“Mmm…”

She let out a sleepy moan, and the first thing she did was smile brightly at me.

Then she placed her hand on top of mine.

Soon, she seemed to fully wake up and sat up abruptly.

“Adeline… Where’s Adeline?”

Adeline? She’s probably building up rage to save some very bad person who committed blasphemy.

You’re not even in her thoughts.

“She seemed a bit confused after our conversation. She’s resting at the villa for now.”

“Villa? Where’s that…?”

I silently grabbed Silvia’s wrist and pulled her closer.

Then, I manipulated the device to show Adeline’s location.

“See? Gangnam.”

“…I see… But when I tried to operate it earlier, it didn’t show up… How did you do that?”

“I blocked it for a while.”

“Why…?”

“After the fight between you and Adeline, I thought I needed to control the device to some extent.”

Silvia flared up at that.

“I, I understand that thought, but I have no intention of fighting Adeline again…!”

“You never know. Yesterday, you were about to fight in the officetel, weren’t you?”

“I handled it well, though…”

“Putting out a fire with a fire extinguisher isn’t the solution. Preventing it in the first place is the right way.”

Silvia bit her lip, looking guilty.

No words, huh? And you’re kind like Adeline, aren’t you?

You even love me with that strong heart.

So what should you do? Listen to me.

Right?

“At least say something…”

“I’m talking right now.”

“Fine… So, are you going to keep controlling it? What are you, a dictator? This is a free democratic country…”

“The headquarters is above the country.”

I’m above the headquarters, and there’s no one above me.

Hearing this, Silvia flinched.

But then she pushed my shoulder hard, as if thinking it was a joke.

My expression was gentle, so she didn’t take it seriously.

“Enough with the nonsense, how did… the talk go?”

She was referring to the matter related to the device’s energy.

I shook my head and let out a long sigh.

“Yes. Honestly, Adeline doesn’t believe what you said.”

“Sigh… I knew it… Actually, yesterday, when I cried, she reluctantly agreed, but…”

“You cried?”

“I was upset… Anyway, I really received an oracle. Do you not believe me either?”

“No. I believe you.”

Silvia’s expression brightened.

“Really? Then…”

“But consuming Aiter energy is prohibited.”

“What…?”

Her expression shifted from smiling to sad in real-time. It was quite a sight.

“Why…?”

“I believe the part about receiving the oracle, not consuming Aiter. Rosario said that pure Aiter guides you to the right path, that Aiter is like all things created from nothing… Right?”

“Yeah…”

“You interpreted Rosario’s words in your own way. That’s why you tried to consume the energy. Isn’t that right?”

“…You’re right. But I have to do something…! We don’t have time. If Adeline gets completely tainted by Tairat…”

What if she gets tainted? It’s only good.

Adeline has already left your hands, and even Rosario’s.

She’ll soon want to become my retainer.

“Adeline’s divine power is still very strong. To taint that holy energy, Tairat must make contact with her. So let’s keep a close watch.”

“Even so, the oracle about Aiter…!”

“Let’s think about that together too. That’s why you told me, right?”

Silvia covered her face and pressed hard.

Then, after calming down a bit, she shook her head.

“Okay… I get it…”

Hearing her answer, I plopped down on the sofa and pulled Silvia’s head onto my shoulder.

As I stroked her flowing red hair, I said,

“First of all, you said that evil power is inside you too. Your strong heart has pushed that power to one side.”

“Right. I don’t know when that guy did that to me.”

It’s the person right next to you, you fool!

This is why love is scary.

You can completely lose your sense of caution.

“Well, you often go out, so the culprit might be among those you meet. For example, people from the martial arts gym, the fitness center, or those you met at competitions.”

“But those people have no connection with Adeline… I only exchanged greetings with them. I never met them separately…”

“You don’t necessarily have to meet separately to be tainted. It must have been done very secretly, so we need to be careful.”

Silvia turned her head sharply and looked up at me.

“Y-you don’t mean Adeline was tainted because of me…?”

“Don’t think like that. It’s Tairat’s fault, not yours. Nothing is certain yet. Hold onto the heart that Rosario acknowledged.”

“…..”

Silvia, anxious, started biting her nails.

I placed my hand on her stomach and gently rubbed it.

It would be nice if a demon gate appeared here.

“First, we need to investigate the people around you. When you go home, try to treat Adeline as usual and keep a close watch.”

“Okay, got it… Huh…!”

Silvia’s body jerked as she was speaking.

I had slipped my hand into her pants.

“Hey…! In this situation…”

“I’ll make it quick.”

“…..”

“If you don’t want to, we can stop.”

“But the device… We can’t recharge the energy…”

“Not this again. That’s just a hypothesis.”

“….Then make it quick… Really quick…”

Ah… Even in such a tense situation, she can’t resist the temptation before her.

What a captivating sight.

At this point, the oracle is practically irrelevant, isn’t it?

Rosario must be stomping the ground in heaven!

Rosario, this is what happens when you dawdle.

From now on, don’t be late.

Smirking, I slowly pushed Silvia down and climbed on top of her.

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