Alan greeted the senior priest politely. I followed suit, awkwardly lowering my head. The senior priest alternately looked at Alan and me, a clear smirk playing on his lips. He then addressed Alan.
“You were summoned to the Grand Castle and brought back. Seems like a new prisoner has arrived.”
He spoke, tongue clicking in disapproval.
“As a newly appointed priest, you can’t be seen hanging with prisoners around the temple… Eura won’t be pleased.”
“Why would Eura be displeased when I’m taking care of Eura’s children right here, in the closest place?”
Alan said with a grin. The senior priest retorted with a snort.
“Eura’s children come directly to this temple where Eura resides to find peace for their body and mind. But a priest like you, mingling with prisoners in the frigid prison or wandering around the slums, is that what a priest does?”
“Eura is present not only here but everywhere.”
“Are you mocking the value of this temple right now?”
“I would never. If I were, this person wouldn’t have been sent to the temple by Eura.”
Alan looked at me and continued.
“This person is a miracle bestowed by Eura.”
“What? A miracle?”
The senior priest seemed to find Alan’s words quite amusing, shaking his head and laughing as if he had heard a ridiculous joke. It was so entertaining that even I was starting to feel uncomfortable. I glared at the senior priest, and Alan quietly grabbed my arm.
“Narcissus, if it’s not too impolite, may I use divine power?”
I hesitated for a moment. It was uneasy to reveal my personal information to this stubborn old man. However, I came to the temple for this purpose, and I needed to leave as soon as possible. In the end, I nodded my head. Alan, who received my permission, gave me a warm smile, as if reassuring me not to worry.
What do I have to worry about? You’re the one getting hit by that stubborn old man.
Alan, who knew the ins and outs of this arrogant senior priest character, also realized that he might have earned resentment within the temple. Despite our brief encounter, seeing the senior priest contemptuously sneering, even in this sacred place where Alan sought temporary refuge, painted a vivid picture of how much criticism Alan had faced from other priests.
This guy… Life might be convenient for him, but it won’t be easy.
As I entertained such thoughts, a pleasant warmth began to emanate from Alan’s grasp on my arm. It was divine power.
“Now, don’t go using precious divine power recklessly on just anyone, you old geezer!”
The senior priest, who was about to scold Alan again, widened his eyes in surprise. His wrinkled mouth trembled, and his raised finger shook in mid-air, showing a rather satisfying aspect.
“What in the world…”
Apparently, my personal information was visible to the senior priest as well. He stared at the characters floating above my head for a while, then let out a chuckle.
Standing behind me, Deban seemed equally astonished, taking a sharp breath. In a trembling voice mixed with shock and admiration, he stammered, “Y-Young M-Master?”
“It’s Eura’s miracle! It’s Eura’s miracle!”
Even the grumbling priest, who had been mocking us, was now wearing an expression of ecstasy, gazing at me. The eyes of the senior priest, who had been scolding just a moment ago, now reflected the typical admiration of a religious person who had witnessed a miracle before death.
“Since when has this been happening?”
The senior priest shouted at Alan.
“At first, I didn’t realize it when I first met Narcissus, as I proceeded with the healing without seeing his face. But from the next day until now, every time I use divine power, he consistently produces miracles.”
Alan replied. Understanding that this was just an in-game character information alert, I couldn’t help but clear my throat at the mention of “producing miracles.”
“May I try infusing divine power as well?”
The senior priest walked toward me with a wobbly gait and asked. Even though I didn’t like it, I just nodded my head. The verification process seemed necessary.
Soon, the senior priest raised both hands toward my body. A very weak and faint light emanated from his dry and wrinkled hands.
“Wow! It truly responds to divine power itself!”
The senior priest exclaimed in awe, reveling in his excitement. His gaze felt different from Alan’s. It was as if he were looking at someone who had just won the jackpot.
“I shall take care of you. Come this way.”
The senior priest dismissed Alan’s hand and somewhat roughly grabbed my arm, pulling me along. Even when Alan hesitated and tried to catch me again, it was evident he was holding back.
I had no problem following this senior priest. Whether I followed Alan to confirm this “miracle” or followed the senior priest, it didn’t matter.
However, a mischievous idea struck me. Since I disliked this old-fashioned guy, it might be due to some innate quality embedded in human genetics, I planted my feet firmly on the ground in a stable posture and spoke.
“Um, but…”
“Yes, Your Excellency Narcissus. Please, go ahead.”
The senior priest quickly responded. Even though there seemed to be a hint of laughter at his changed attitude, I resisted the urge and threw a question, seemingly curious.
“Is divine power all that you possess, Senior Priest?”
“Yes…?”
“Well, you see, when Alan uses divine power, it felt amazing. The light is incredibly bright and dazzling. But your divine power doesn’t seem to be special… So, I’d like to follow Alan.”
I said so while standing next to Alan. As I looked up at him, Alan stared at me with surprised eyes. Soon after, he folded his eyes like a crescent moon and smiled. It was a joyful smile, seemingly happy, to the point where it looked like bliss.
[Alan Bate’s affinity has increased by +3!]
“If you bestow upon me the honor of hosting Your Excellency Narcissus, I would gladly accept.”
Alan’s voice was like the spring breeze that had finally arrived in this northern region, where winter seemed to persist endlessly. The floating joy in the air even uplifted my spirits. Despite the notification that Alan’s affinity had increased, I didn’t pay much attention to it initially.
Alan extended his arm to me, and I placed my hand on it. Then, with a face that seemed insulted, I addressed the senior priest who had been glaring at Alan.
“Could you please step aside? We’ll be passing through.”
Even by my own standards, I was quite unlucky. What I just displayed in front of the senior priest was probably most similar to the game character Del Narcissus. Aloof, self-centered, and indifferent to others’ feelings—the narcissus of the imperial court.
As I walked past the senior priest, I glanced briefly at Alan. Even though I hoped my recent actions hadn’t decreased his affinity, I couldn’t help but be curious. However, above Alan’s head, a fresh notification window gleamed.
[Alan Bate’s affinity has increased by +1!]
Not bad, huh? I thought to myself, contemplating ways to significantly lower Alan’s affinity soon. With that in mind, I walked slowly to where Alan was leading.
The place Alan took me to was a small room. It was a single-room just like when I was in the Grand Castle, but the difference was that this room was almost colorless, clean, and pale.
“It may be a bit insufficient for accommodating Your Excellency Narcissus, but please bear with it for just one day.”
Alan sincerely apologized as he spoke. The room, emphasizing simplicity, had only one bed placed somewhat loosely.
“It’s okay. It’s just for a day.”
Back in my military days, I had also lived in cramped quarters, sharing space with common soldiers. Compared to that, this was like staying in a luxury hotel. I sat on the bed without a care, and Alan faintly smiled.
“Narcissus, you are truly… different from other nobles, regardless of being a divine miracle.”
At that moment, I suddenly regained my senses as if splashed with cold water.
“You are different from other nobles.”
If uttered “You’re different from other prisoners’ early on, Khan who tried to keep me by his side as if clinging to me, was probably motivated by this revelation.
Hey, people are different! Everyone is a unique individual with distinct personalities. You guys!
I wanted to shout those words, but I barely managed to suppress the impulse and opened my mouth. However, before I could speak, a system window appeared before my eyes.
1. (Undressing) You, too, inevitably fell for me…………
2. (Undressing) Tell me how I’m different, piece by piece.
3. (Undressing) I’ll show you, a completely transformed me.
Upon seeing those options, my mind became distant, and my vision blurred. Fainting… I felt like I was going to faint… I couldn’t comprehend why all the choices in parentheses were instructions to undress, and I couldn’t understand why the contents were so bizarre.
Suddenly, I found myself facing forward, adopting a foamy mouth stance, and Alan approached with a worried expression.
“Are you okay, Your Excellency Narcissus?”
Then, the worst sentence came to my mind.
[If not selected, the bed scene will start automatically. 5, 4, 3….]
Tears welled up in my eyes automatically. I really didn’t want to say it…
As I started crying suddenly, Alan seemed completely surprised now. Kneeling in front of me, he covered my forehead with his hand.
“Where does it hurt? Why all of a sudden…?”
And then I…
“I’ll… show you, a completely transformed… me…”
I had to recite the content of option 3 while taking off my fur coat and unbuttoning my shirt.
Alan greeted the senior priest politely. I followed suit, awkwardly lowering my head. The senior priest alternately looked at Alan and me, a clear smirk playing on his lips. He then addressed Alan.
“You were summoned to the Grand Castle and brought back. Seems like a new prisoner has arrived.”
He spoke, tongue clicking in disapproval.
“As a newly appointed priest, you can’t be seen hanging with prisoners around the temple… Eura won’t be pleased.”
“Why would Eura be displeased when I’m taking care of Eura’s children right here, in the closest place?”
Alan said with a grin. The senior priest retorted with a snort.
“Eura’s children come directly to this temple where Eura resides to find peace for their body and mind. But a priest like you, mingling with prisoners in the frigid prison or wandering around the slums, is that what a priest does?”
“Eura is present not only here but everywhere.”
“Are you mocking the value of this temple right now?”
“I would never. If I were, this person wouldn’t have been sent to the temple by Eura.”
Alan looked at me and continued.
“This person is a miracle bestowed by Eura.”
“What? A miracle?”
The senior priest seemed to find Alan’s words quite amusing, shaking his head and laughing as if he had heard a ridiculous joke. It was so entertaining that even I was starting to feel uncomfortable. I glared at the senior priest, and Alan quietly grabbed my arm.
“Narcissus, if it’s not too impolite, may I use divine power?”
I hesitated for a moment. It was uneasy to reveal my personal information to this stubborn old man. However, I came to the temple for this purpose, and I needed to leave as soon as possible. In the end, I nodded my head. Alan, who received my permission, gave me a warm smile, as if reassuring me not to worry.
What do I have to worry about? You’re the one getting hit by that stubborn old man.
Alan, who knew the ins and outs of this arrogant senior priest character, also realized that he might have earned resentment within the temple. Despite our brief encounter, seeing the senior priest contemptuously sneering, even in this sacred place where Alan sought temporary refuge, painted a vivid picture of how much criticism Alan had faced from other priests.
This guy… Life might be convenient for him, but it won’t be easy.
As I entertained such thoughts, a pleasant warmth began to emanate from Alan’s grasp on my arm. It was divine power.
“Now, don’t go using precious divine power recklessly on just anyone, you old geezer!”
The senior priest, who was about to scold Alan again, widened his eyes in surprise. His wrinkled mouth trembled, and his raised finger shook in mid-air, showing a rather satisfying aspect.
“What in the world…”
Apparently, my personal information was visible to the senior priest as well. He stared at the characters floating above my head for a while, then let out a chuckle.
Standing behind me, Deban seemed equally astonished, taking a sharp breath. In a trembling voice mixed with shock and admiration, he stammered, “Y-Young M-Master?”
“It’s Eura’s miracle! It’s Eura’s miracle!”
Even the grumbling priest, who had been mocking us, was now wearing an expression of ecstasy, gazing at me. The eyes of the senior priest, who had been scolding just a moment ago, now reflected the typical admiration of a religious person who had witnessed a miracle before death.
“Since when has this been happening?”
The senior priest shouted at Alan.
“At first, I didn’t realize it when I first met Narcissus, as I proceeded with the healing without seeing his face. But from the next day until now, every time I use divine power, he consistently produces miracles.”
Alan replied. Understanding that this was just an in-game character information alert, I couldn’t help but clear my throat at the mention of “producing miracles.”
“May I try infusing divine power as well?”
The senior priest walked toward me with a wobbly gait and asked. Even though I didn’t like it, I just nodded my head. The verification process seemed necessary.
Soon, the senior priest raised both hands toward my body. A very weak and faint light emanated from his dry and wrinkled hands.
“Wow! It truly responds to divine power itself!”
The senior priest exclaimed in awe, reveling in his excitement. His gaze felt different from Alan’s. It was as if he were looking at someone who had just won the jackpot.
“I shall take care of you. Come this way.”
The senior priest dismissed Alan’s hand and somewhat roughly grabbed my arm, pulling me along. Even when Alan hesitated and tried to catch me again, it was evident he was holding back.
I had no problem following this senior priest. Whether I followed Alan to confirm this “miracle” or followed the senior priest, it didn’t matter.
However, a mischievous idea struck me. Since I disliked this old-fashioned guy, it might be due to some innate quality embedded in human genetics, I planted my feet firmly on the ground in a stable posture and spoke.
“Um, but…”
“Yes, Your Excellency Narcissus. Please, go ahead.”
The senior priest quickly responded. Even though there seemed to be a hint of laughter at his changed attitude, I resisted the urge and threw a question, seemingly curious.
“Is divine power all that you possess, Senior Priest?”
“Yes…?”
“Well, you see, when Alan uses divine power, it felt amazing. The light is incredibly bright and dazzling. But your divine power doesn’t seem to be special… So, I’d like to follow Alan.”
I said so while standing next to Alan. As I looked up at him, Alan stared at me with surprised eyes. Soon after, he folded his eyes like a crescent moon and smiled. It was a joyful smile, seemingly happy, to the point where it looked like bliss.
[Alan Bate’s affinity has increased by +3!]
“If you bestow upon me the honor of hosting Your Excellency Narcissus, I would gladly accept.”
Alan’s voice was like the spring breeze that had finally arrived in this northern region, where winter seemed to persist endlessly. The floating joy in the air even uplifted my spirits. Despite the notification that Alan’s affinity had increased, I didn’t pay much attention to it initially.
Alan extended his arm to me, and I placed my hand on it. Then, with a face that seemed insulted, I addressed the senior priest who had been glaring at Alan.
“Could you please step aside? We’ll be passing through.”
Even by my own standards, I was quite unlucky. What I just displayed in front of the senior priest was probably most similar to the game character Del Narcissus. Aloof, self-centered, and indifferent to others’ feelings—the narcissus of the imperial court.
As I walked past the senior priest, I glanced briefly at Alan. Even though I hoped my recent actions hadn’t decreased his affinity, I couldn’t help but be curious. However, above Alan’s head, a fresh notification window gleamed.
[Alan Bate’s affinity has increased by +1!]
Not bad, huh? I thought to myself, contemplating ways to significantly lower Alan’s affinity soon. With that in mind, I walked slowly to where Alan was leading.
The place Alan took me to was a small room. It was a single-room just like when I was in the Grand Castle, but the difference was that this room was almost colorless, clean, and pale.
“It may be a bit insufficient for accommodating Your Excellency Narcissus, but please bear with it for just one day.”
Alan sincerely apologized as he spoke. The room, emphasizing simplicity, had only one bed placed somewhat loosely.
“It’s okay. It’s just for a day.”
Back in my military days, I had also lived in cramped quarters, sharing space with common soldiers. Compared to that, this was like staying in a luxury hotel. I sat on the bed without a care, and Alan faintly smiled.
“Narcissus, you are truly… different from other nobles, regardless of being a divine miracle.”
At that moment, I suddenly regained my senses as if splashed with cold water.
“You are different from other nobles.”
If uttered “You’re different from other prisoners’ early on, Khan who tried to keep me by his side as if clinging to me, was probably motivated by this revelation.
Hey, people are different! Everyone is a unique individual with distinct personalities. You guys!
I wanted to shout those words, but I barely managed to suppress the impulse and opened my mouth. However, before I could speak, a system window appeared before my eyes.
1. (Undressing) You, too, inevitably fell for me…………
2. (Undressing) Tell me how I’m different, piece by piece.
3. (Undressing) I’ll show you, a completely transformed me.
Upon seeing those options, my mind became distant, and my vision blurred. Fainting… I felt like I was going to faint… I couldn’t comprehend why all the choices in parentheses were instructions to undress, and I couldn’t understand why the contents were so bizarre.
Suddenly, I found myself facing forward, adopting a foamy mouth stance, and Alan approached with a worried expression.
“Are you okay, Your Excellency Narcissus?”
Then, the worst sentence came to my mind.
[If not selected, the bed scene will start automatically. 5, 4, 3….]
Tears welled up in my eyes automatically. I really didn’t want to say it…
As I started crying suddenly, Alan seemed completely surprised now. Kneeling in front of me, he covered my forehead with his hand.
“Where does it hurt? Why all of a sudden…?”
And then I…
“I’ll… show you, a completely transformed… me…”
I had to recite the content of option 3 while taking off my fur coat and unbuttoning my shirt.
