Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Oracle (3)

[Growl!]

The Righteous Radiance confidently nods, saying, [Male! Female! Mating!]

Helena, hearing this, paled and slumped down to pray, as if struck by something.

The Righteous Radiance smiled warmly at Helena praying in front of her.

I had a bad feeling about this.

“Righteous Radiance? What do you mean by mating all of a sudden? Not only is it an issue for me to suddenly do that with Helena, but mating doesn’t even increase holy power.”

That was only possible in vile proliferation.

Despite my dumbfounded reaction, the Righteous Radiance was confident.

[Roar! Huff! Roar!]

The Righteous Radiance insists, [From ancient times, married couples are of one heart! With a little help from me, mating can elevate the blessing to the same level!]

“Really…? Is that true?!”

[Growl!]

The Righteous Radiance nods, [Of course! It’s not something just anyone can do, but Helena can. Then, I can transfer the power I saved for making you a saint directly to her!]

It wasn’t just anyone, but a god was saying this so confidently. It was surprising, but it was probably true.

It was very confusing, but considering the Righteous Radiance had existed since ancient times, it made sense.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

In ancient times, sex was considered very mystical and sacred.

It was clear that the god intended this from the beginning.

…Honestly, I didn’t mind.

Helena was one of the top priestess heroines in H&A.

In other words, she was incredibly attractive.

In person, Helena was even more beautiful than in the game.

Her brilliant golden hair and eyes that looked like crystallized sunlight.

Her curvy figure that couldn’t be hidden by her plain nun’s habit.

Her compassionate smile.

All of that alone could make any man’s heart race, and Helena was overly kind to me.

Of course, I knew her kindness was partly due to my achievements and the blessing I carried.

But even knowing that, her pure kindness still made me smile.

No matter how many times I thought about it, my answer wouldn’t change. How could I refuse to embrace a woman like Helena?

Moreover, I could awaken her as a saintess without any real sacrifice.

The Righteous Radiance’s request was something both my mind and heart urged me to accept.

If there was a problem, it wasn’t on my side…

“Are you alright with this, Priestess Helena?”

“Eh? Yes? Uh… what do you mean?”

Helena’s face turned bright red.

Choosing to pray to the Righteous Radiance directly rather than speak to her, Helena clutched her medallion, which blinked curiously.

I knelt on one knee, matching her eye level, and asked again.

“The Righteous Radiance’s earlier words. About mating… ahem, coupling with me.”

“Mating…!”

Despite my attempt to use a more polite term, Helena reacted as if poked in the ribs, drawing out her words in surprise.

After a moment of flustered stammering and darting glances, she cautiously looked up at me.

“So… you’re okay with this, Brother?”

“Yes. I am… uh, well. I’m fine with you, Helena.”

“I knew it! After the nun cosplay, you really wanted to experience it with a real one…!”

“No. Why are you saying that?!”

Helena brought up the joke I made when I gave her the nun outfit before.

It seemed like her attempt to break the awkwardness, but it only made things more awkward.

As we both awkwardly avoided eye contact, the Righteous Radiance, who had been lounging on the bench, jumped down and put an arm around each of our necks.

It looked like she was extorting us, but her expression remained innocent as she spoke.

[Roar? Roar!]

The Righteous Radiance tilts her head and says, [I thought Helena wanted to do it too, since she was praying excitedly after seeing Yandel mate with another nun… wasn’t that the case?]

“Wait a minute. What? Me with another nun? You mean…!”

Turning my head sharply, I saw Helena desperately turning her head to avoid my gaze.

But her ears, naturally exposed as she tied her hair, were bright red.

That sight confirmed my suspicion.

“Priestess Helena… you saw it.”

“Wh-what are you talking about?”

“You saw me and Senior Faye enjoying a night walk.”

“I didn’t see anything.”

“Are you lying before the god you serve?”

“…”

“If you’re not lying, then could it be the Righteous Radiance…”

“No, that’s not it!”

Not wanting to accuse her god of lying, Helena jumped up and denied it.

“That’s not it… uh…”

Helena bowed her head, looking guilty. Anyone would think I was scolding her.

After a long stare, Helena finally spoke up, stammering.

“I didn’t mean to spy…”

Helena’s confession came out like a sigh. Her guilt, dejection, and a hint of excitement were palpable.

In the suddenly awkward atmosphere, I placed a hand on Helena’s shoulder with a serious expression.

“Then, Helena, would you like to confess?”

“…What?”

“As I said earlier, I’m fine with it if you are.”

“……”

Confession.

If she had seen me and Faye in our nun role-play, she’d know what that meant.

Indeed, Helena’s face turned even redder, looking like it might explode.

“Brother!”

“Yes?”

“You already have lovers. Multiple ones.”

“That’s right.”

“This is my first time…”

Helena squeezed my hand, mustering all her courage.

“It’s the first time I’ve held a man’s hand like this.”

“……”

Helena slowly lifted her head, her golden eyes moist, reflecting only me.

“So please lead me well.”

“I’ll try my best.”

“…And take responsibility.”

“If you are loyal to me, Helena, I will be the same.”

Even if this started as the Righteous Radiance’s suggestion, Helena and I would be together in the end.

We couldn’t remain as we were.

As I slowly nodded to reassure her, Helena’s complexion returned to normal.

She gave a gentle smile, with a determined glint in her eyes, and turned to the Righteous Radiance, clasping her hands together.

“Lord, I am ready. What should I do?”

[Growl. Growl.]

The Righteous Radiance says, [I’m relieved! I was worried I did something unnecessary!] and sighs in relief.

The Righteous Radiance clasped Helena’s hands and shook them vigorously.

Then, unlike her previous playful demeanor, she put on a solemn, divine expression.

[Roar. Roar.]

The Righteous Radiance continues, [I will now plant a part of my power directly within you, Helena. Usually, this just strengthens the blessing, but... you have potential.]

Hearing this, Helena tilted her head.

“Potential…?”

[Roar.]

The Righteous Radiance explains, [Yes, potential as a saintess. With the right stimulus, the seed will grow and blossom.]

That stimulus, of course, was sex with me, who possessed a high-level blessing.

As we would become intimate, the seed of power within her would grow, and naturally, Helena’s blessing would also strengthen.

Ultimately, not only would her blessing advance, but her capacity to receive the divine would also solidify.

She would be appointed as a saintess.

Hearing the Righteous Radiance’s explanation, Helena tilted her head again.

“Uh… so I don’t have to do anything?”

[Growl! Roar!]

The Righteous Radiance chuckles, [Of course not! You need to keep mating until the seed fully grows!]

“Not just once, but repeatedly?!”

[Roar!]

The Righteous Radiance confidently says, [Don’t worry! I’ll set up a barrier so no one can interrupt. I’ll also avert my eyes, so go ahead!]

“Uh…? Oh?”

As Helena tried to understand what the Righteous Radiance meant, she leaned in, pressing her forehead against Helena’s.

Muttering something, the Righteous Radiance was soon enveloped in a dazzling light.

But this time, instead of dispersing, the light was absorbed into Helena.

“Ah?!”

About half of the light was absorbed into Helena, while the rest attached itself to the chapel’s doors and walls, making them shimmer.

I cautiously tugged the door handle, but it wouldn’t budge. The windows were the same.

Helena, who had just received the divine seed, hurriedly prayed in front of the statue.

But, as promised, there was no response from the medallion in her hand.

With creaky movements, Helena looked up at me.

“Brother?”

“Um.”

I shrugged and said to her,

“It won’t budge.”

This really was a room you couldn’t leave unless you had sex.

The Righteous Radiance was indeed a Good God.