Chapter 299

EP.299 God’s Will #3

After the purple energy completely entered Minji, Adele, who had been praying for a long time without stopping, finally opened her eyes.

She looked at Minji, who was trembling all over as if intoxicated by power, and suddenly grabbed my hand.

Then, she brought her pinky finger to her teeth and lightly bit it, drawing blood.

A drop of blood slowly rose upward.

Adele, who had wiped the blood with her index finger, smeared it on Minji’s forehead.

“I, Adeline, baptize the believer Kim Minji in the name of the Holy Spirit. You have received baptism through the Holy Spirit and have become an eternal servant of the Lord.”

At those words, Minji’s eyes slowly opened.

Minji, who began examining her hands and then her entire body, responded.

“Th-thank you for the grace of the Cult Leader and the Saint…”

She too seemed bewildered by this extraordinary event.

Mistaking her reaction for awe, Adele smiled brightly.

“It seems you are joyful to receive Jihyuk’s grace. Originally, I should bestow a baptismal name, but the history of our doctrine is short, and there are no figures worthy of being called saints. Therefore, Kim Minji, you may choose the name you desire.”

“C-can I really…?”

“We grant you this authority because the Cult Leader and I have high expectations for you, Kim Minji. Now, do you have a name you wish for?”

Marcella, who had been hesitating, swallowed her saliva and spoke.

“Marcella… I want to be called Marcella.”

“Marcella… What a beautiful name. I grant it.”

“Thank you… Saint…”

“However, since you have not yet accumulated much virtue, you must continue to use the name Kim Minji until the Cult Leader and I deem it sufficient.”

Who could refuse such a safe offer?

Marcella, who had unintentionally become Kim Minji, bowed so deeply that her forehead almost touched the ground.

“I will do so…”

“Is there anything wrong with your body?”

“Ah, well… My body feels… lighter… as if power is overflowing…”

“You are a believer who deeply serves the Cult Leader in your heart. Having opened your true heart and received grace, it is only natural. The power bestowed upon Kim Minji is the will of the Cult Leader, Jihyuk. In other words, it is the will of God. Therefore, give thanks to your Lord.”

Minji prostrated herself before me.

“I am deeply humbled by the grace of the Cult Leader…!”

“Your duty, Kim Minji, is to serve for a lifetime, upholding Jihyuk’s will. From now on, seek out and judge those who defy Jihyuk’s will.”

“Understood…! Saint…!”

“As an Inquisitor, you will perform your duties as a priest. When loyal deacons join, we will create a separate selection process. Choose capable individuals to serve under you.”

“I am deeply humbled…!”

Adele, who had been looking down at Minji with a satisfied expression, gave her command.

“Now, go and do what Kim Minji must do.”

She was referring to moving the prisoners in the underground warehouse.

Minji stood up, bowed respectfully, and replied.

“Yes, Saint.”

As she left the house, Adele looked at me and smiled brightly.

“I am delighted that Kim Minji has become our doctrine’s first believer.”

Snapping out of my thoughts, I nodded.

“Ah, yes… But Adele, Kim Minji seems… as if she has transcended human limits…”

“Of course. She had immense faith in Jihyuk.”

“Why is that a given?”

“Jihyuk, who has gained divine power, resonated with my divine power and bestowed a blessing upon Kim Minji. If Jihyuk were an ordinary person, this would not have happened.”

Ah… So Adele’s divine power properly mixed with my magical power.

As a result, abilities like enhancement were created, and the magical power of Marcella, who sincerely serves me, was amplified.

Whatever it was, it was an incredibly good thing for me.

“You shouldn’t be too complacent. Jihyuk has only recently gained a divine body. For now… um… think of him as a demi-god.”

If Adele says so, then it must be so.

But it feels like I’ve really become a god.

“Adele, you’ve also gained a divine body, haven’t you? Since you can bestow such blessings directly…”

“That’s right.”

“You’ve become a noble being, different from ordinary people. I’m happy.”

“I feel the same. The dawn is breaking. My sister will be worried, so let’s return to the office apartment together.”

It’s no exaggeration to say that Adele’s mindset has completely changed as of today.

Is it right to let her meet Silvia in this state?

“Do you plan to make Silvia a believer as well?”

“My sister is someone I deeply love. I cannot leave her as a foolish human. However, I am concerned that she has fallen into Helix’s schemes.”

“Helix itself is a great evil. Since our power is still weak, why don’t we wait and see? Let’s live as usual and keep a close watch on Silvia.”

“If that is Jihyuk’s will, I will follow it.”

Unable to hold back any longer at Adele’s joyful response, I picked her up in my arms.

“But I didn’t know you could perform baptisms with your blood.”

“Didn’t Jihyuk say so? It’s a matter of perspective. To me, Jihyuk’s sacred blood is both holy water and holy oil.”

“I don’t know why you look so beautiful today. I must reward the kind saint. What do you desire?”

Adele let out a soft laugh, closed her eyes, and pouted her lips.

Ah, a kiss will suffice for now.

I’ll give you as many as you want. I love you, Adele.

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“Twice as strong?”

“Y-yes, that’s how it feels now…”

Marcella’s stuttering reply.

After thoroughly examining her naked body, which had returned to its original state from Minji, I asked another question.

“Any other peculiarities? For example, have you developed faith towards Adele or Rosario, or do you feel any pain in your body, or find me unsettling…”

The source of the power that entered Marcella is Rosario’s divine power.

Although it blended well with magical power, I couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

Did my concern make her feel better?

Marcella smiled brightly.

“Nothing like that… Everything except the power is the same as usual… It seems Adele’s divine power has blended very well with the Demon King’s magical power…”

If Marcella thinks the same as me… It seems there’s no major issue.

“It seems we’ve received an incredible gift.”

“Yes… If the power of Adele were to be received by the demons, the Queen, and Yuria…”

“It’s natural that you, Sehwa, Yuria, and the Doctor can adapt, but demons are a different matter. They only pledge loyalty to my magical power, not share it.”

“That’s true.”

Calming my trembling heart, I draped a coat over Marcella.

Then, I grinned and praised her.

“You acted quite well. You showed wit even when choosing your baptismal name.”

“Th-thank you…”

Marcella, seemingly embarrassed, bowed her head deeply.

Twisting her body, she seemed pleased by my favor.

I stroked her head and said.

“Take care from now on. Match everything to Adele. Help the Doctor too… And contact me immediately if there’s any news from the Demon Realm.”

“Of course… Are you planning to see Adele now?”

“I have a place to stop by first.”

“Understood. Please take good care of the divine body.”

You’re starting to go a bit crazy too, following Adele.

Well, if even I’m immersed, how much more so for you?

At this rate, we might end up ruling Earth with divine authority.

That doesn’t seem too bad, though.

I answered by stroking Marcella’s head.

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She too had gained a divine body like Jihyuk.

But what is this overwhelming drowsiness?

It seems she hasn’t yet adapted to the divine body.

Beep beep—! Click.

After entering the door lock password and returning home, Adele smelled the black cherry-scented air freshener and stretched.

That seemed to chase away some of the sleepiness.

Wiping away a few tears, Adele knocked on Silvia’s door.

Even after knocking and waiting, there was no response.

Puzzled, Adele opened the door.

Click.

There, she saw Silvia fast asleep.

Frowning, Adele glared at her.

‘Mmm…! No…’

Silvia must become their apostle.

She, more than anyone, must pledge loyalty to Jihyuk and herself, yet here she is, sprawled out asleep!

When a noble being returns, it is only right to welcome them!

A bit disappointing.

But since she is not yet a believer and is under Helix’s influence, I must understand.

Carefully closing the door, Adele went to the sofa and sat down.

Then, she turned on the TV and began watching the morning news.

Listening to the announcer’s precise and quick pronunciation, a good idea flashed through Adele’s mind.

It was religious broadcasting.

On Earth, there are Christian broadcasts, Buddhist broadcasts, and other religious programs.

If our doctrine grows a bit, we’ll need one… no, five hundred announcers to spread Jihyuk’s words and the gospel.

Hmm, making all Earthlings listen to the teachings for two hours every day doesn’t seem too bad.

Bringing salvation to foolish humans is the mission of Jihyuk and myself.

[Next news. A pedestrian resembling a zombie has appeared in Hannam-dong, Gangnam-gu.]

Adele, who had been envisioning a rosy future with Jihyuk, perked up her ears.

A zombie? What does that mean?

Curious, Adele focused on the news.

On the screen, a mosaic-covered man was attacking people.

With slow, dragging steps, he tried to bite people like a zombie whenever they got close.

However, all attempts failed.

He was injured, making his movements slow, and since he was in his underwear, people were cautious.

[This pedestrian is identified as Mr. Lee, a 42-year-old employee of a construction company subcontractor, with multiple criminal records. Mr. Lee is currently detained at Gangnam Police Station, undergoing drug tests. The police suspect that Mr. Lee, who is injured, may be involved in a drug-related incident and are on high alert.]

Adele’s eyes widened as she listened to the announcer’s explanation.

42-year-old Mr. Lee? An employee of a construction company subcontractor?

Then that person is the one who received compensation earlier!

The one I even prayed for!

‘Eek…!’

Feeling sorry for him, I pleaded with Jihyuk to show mercy, and he dared to do drugs?

Showing mercy to such a person… I was a fool.

A waste that should not exist in this world! I must discuss with Jihyuk and Minji how to deal with this untouchable scum!

Also, from now on, compensation must be strictly enforced!

Click.

“Adele… When did you get here?”

Adele, trembling with anger, smiled brightly as Silvia came out of her room and approached her.

“I just got here.”

“Really…? What were you watching that made your eyes…”

“My eyes?”

“No, it’s nothing… Have you eaten?”

Adele, who had stood up, hugged Silvia.

The moment she woke up, she tried to take care of me, making my earlier disappointment vanish.

Our poor sister, who has the qualifications to be an apostle but is trying to fall into Helix’s grasp…

I want to save her quickly.

For now, surveillance and observation come first.

That is the will of God.

But if Silvia shows any dangerous signs, I will use force to confine and reform her.

All of this is for Silvia, for justice, and for Jihyuk.

Having made up her mind, Adele spoke.

“I’m hungry. Make me some spaghetti.”

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