Episode 2

▪Emeline's POV

Around 4 a.m.

Emeline's Birthday

Day 3, Month 5, Year X539

Main Holy Temple of the Sireniel Empire in Capital City

"Her name is Emeline, not Clarisse."

W-What's wrong? Weren't I in the temple?

"Welcome, Emeline. You must be curious where you are right?"

I nodded. I heard the crowd, but I couldn't see who were talking to me.

"Let's just say you're in another world?"

"I-I-I'm dead again? I was praying inside the temple. And suddenly, where is this actually? What's going on? Who are you?" I asked in panic.

I could still move and strangely Nathan was not with me. The room is empty but illuminated by points of light that are so bright. I seemed to be talking to the light source.

"Wow, Emeline is so impatient..."

"Are you not curious about your strength?"

"You mean, magic power?"

"That is not magic power, but the Holy Power of the Gods and Goddesses."

"But it's the same with magic, right?"

"Holy Power."

"Oh okay."

"Now that you are in another world, it doesn't mean you are dead. Only you can enter this dimension. Actually without calling you here, you can communicate with us. Oh yes, do you know who you are talking to?"

"Gods and Goddesses?"

"Emeline, you're so smart!"

I don't want to argue anymore. They even already told about it indirectly before...

"Do you believe that Vanessa is a Goddess?"

I tilted my head. I can't believe anyone mentioned my mother's name again.

"My mother? I don't know. But, she also has similar power to mine. It's just that, her eyes didn't show symbols like mine. Ah, but I had also seen my mother's eyes glow red and there were symbols."

"Exactly. Vanessa is a Goddess, but she loves humans. She descended from heaven to become a human."

I was somewhat surprised by the statement. It takes time to digest it in one swallow. My mother never talked about her origin. Never talked about the power that I have. On the other hand, I'm also not curious.

"It's only my right eye that glows. Is there a problem?" I asked curiously.

"You are a human and on the other hand inherited the blood and strength from a Goddess. That is the reason. Although your strength is still below to a God or Goddess."

I gradually began to understand. On the other hand, I'm also grateful because only my right eye is glowing, because it would be very troublesome if my two eyes glowed. I thought of something shocking, which I finally understood.

"Don't tell me, the saintess, messenger of god and goddess is me?"

"Didn't you know that since you were a baby? Have you forgotten?"

I ruffled my hair. Everything seems to be clear. Because I can remember my childhood as a baby, I remember my mother once taking me to the temple. However, nothing said about the saintess at that time.

"It was revealed only two years ago, right? Shouldn't it be revealed eighteen years ago?"

"Vanessa asked for that. On the other hand, we gods and goddesses can only help to that extent. We were also very saddened by her departure two years ago."

"Then, she already knew about the war? Then why didn't she run away? I mean, she is a goddess. She could do something. Why did she want me to leave?"

My chest feels very tight. I really want to cry, but I also want to be angry. Angry with my mother who didn't explain anything. I feel that she is very selfish.

"Vanessa just wants you to live freely. That is the reason why you almost never meet people around normally. And also, Vanessa had descended into a human. She had become mortal."

"Why don't you help her? You are her family, right?"

Nobody voiced. The place became very quiet. But, isn't this unfair? I also need an explanation.

"Emeline, Vanessa really wants to help humans. However, everything was so difficult even though she had come down directly. We also told her not to go, but she was very stubborn."

"When you were born, Vanessa also asked for help to keep giving you the divine power of gods and goddesses. That's why we still help you."

I took a deep breath. Indeed, during the war and I was only left with Nathan, this power was very helpful. I would not lie if we could survive because of this power. Do I have to be grateful or even consider this misfortune?

"So, I'm really the saintess? What should I do? I wouldn't be living in a temple, would I?"

"There's no need. You also don't need to meet with the High Priest and explain that you are the saintess. Today the nobles and the Crown Prince of Frarien Empire will come to visit, right? Do you still want to introduce yourself as the saintess?"

I immediately remembered my mother's words not to deal with the nobles, let alone to the imperial family.

"Looks like I understand. They surely believe that the saintess must be from the noble who just has her eighteen birthday, don't they? Then why is it the Crown Prince?"

"Exactly! The Crown Prince wants to make the saintess as his wife. The high nobles of the Empire of Frarien also want to find out and marry her, because they will surely receive great blessings and strength if they marry a saintess."

"A-ah. I'm famous."

"Unfortunately, nobody knows that it's you."

"Thank you. And, are you still with me?"

"Forever, Emeline," they said in unison. Such a short word, gives new hope and enthusiasm.

"Ah, Emeline. You also have to use the earrings given by Vanessa. Did you keep them?"

"Still. But I've never used accessories."

"Ahaha, just calm down. That can help you in controlling your holy power. At least your right eye won't turn red again."

"R-REALLY? I should have known earlier then!"

"Then, let's meet at another time. Emeline, take care of yourself and also around you."

I opened my eyes. I turned left and right.

"Sister, why is it taking so long?" Nathan asked curtly.

"It seems like it will be so long. I'll tell you at home. But I don't think it's that long?"

I stood and sat next to Nathan. I felt that the conversation did not take so long for hours.

"What do you mean by that? I even called a few times, but you didn't answer. You couldn't possibly die in a kneeling position. After all, what did you pray for that long?"

I want to punch him.

"I'll tell you at home later. Can you relax, please?"

"HOW CAN I RELAX?! IT'S ALREADY CROWDED OUTSIDE! THE NOBLES HAVE ALREADY STARTED COMING! NOW IT'S ALMOST EIGHT!"

"Let's go then. It's not good to linger longer."

Nathan and I hurried away from the temple prayer room. The previous quiet alleyway now filled with nobles who came. Among them, there are many girls my age.

"Sis, it seems like there is a saintess among them. The High Priest wants to check whether the blessing is there or not."

"Really? What if it turns out that the saintess is not from nobility?"

I closed my head with a hood of the robe I was wearing. Suddenly someone bumped to me. A little boy.

"I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean it."

I helped the child to stand up.

Even though he is a nobleman, isn't he apologizing too fast?

I knelt on one leg to match the child's height. His face was wet with sweat and tears.

"What's wrong? Are you lost? Or are you hurt?"

The boy just nodded while wringing his own fingers.

"I am not a bad person. You hurt your hand. Wait a minute..."

I pulled out a handkerchief that I kept in my pant's pocket.

I gave a blessing on the handkerchief. I rubbed his injured hand and his face.

"E-eh? Are you an angel? The wound on my hand has healed!"

"Shhh! Later the wound will reappear if you speak too loud."

The boy nodded many times. The handkerchief has the blessing of being able to heal wounds and soothe a sad heart. Though the effect won't say so long.

"Can I bring this handkerchief? I want to give it to my mother! Mother was injured when she got off the carriage this morning, even though she helped me who almost fell. Now I want to bring this handkerchief."

"Please, just bring it. Don't tell them that it's me who gave this to you. Just say as you said before, angel."

I patted his head. He is a small and innocent boy. It doesn't hurt to help a noble like him, right?

"I go first, see you little brother!"

Nathan looked horrified at my previous treatment of the little boy.

"You say an angel? So childish."

"Whatever, whatever. Nathan, please bring my small bag as well as your sword. I'll wait in the alley earlier."

"Okay, lazy sister."

Calm down Emeline, calm down.

• to be continued* •

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