I Became a Fake Priest the Saintess Is Obsessed With

87 – Laughter, Positivity

After finishing the story, I sent Kuclet out of the reception room.

“Priest.”

When I looked at the dispatch date written on the contract I signed with Cuclet and thought I should prepare since I would be heading south in two weeks, Sister Selena called me from behind.

“Why are you doing that?”

I put the contract in my arms and looked back at the nun.

“You will be embarking on a long journey again.”

“I guess so. Still, I’m looking forward to it because there will be an ocean if it’s the Southern Sea God Bridge.”

“Have you ever been to the sea?”

“No. “I lived a busy life, so I didn’t have time to go to the sea.”

“Then it would be amazing. “There are all kinds of things in the sea that are difficult to see in everyday life.”

Selena smiled cutely, then stopped laughing and sat down in front of me.

“Please take care of yourself. “The religious order highly values the priest.”

“Thank you for placing a high value on someone like me. And don’t worry. “I will not be involved in this request.”

This quest can be solved by simply standing next to the cuclet like a folding screen.

The client has entrusted the request to me so that I can achieve achievements and receive money, so it’s time for me to go to the south and enjoy the sightseeing.

‘I’m anxious about what might happen due to bad luck, but… ‘

It is unclear what kind of problems my bad luck, which makes the impossible possible on the downside, will cause.

I jokingly said that I’m not Ko or Kim Jeon and that I keep getting caught up in incidents, but these days, seriously, I’m thinking that maybe I’m in more trouble than those two.

I just went to the sea, but it’s not like I’m attacked by strange deep-sea creatures or suddenly hit by a tsunami…

‘I’m going to get lucky… Let’s not think like this… ‘

I shook my head roughly to shake off the random thoughts that had just occurred to me.

And when the nun asked me to leave the room because another guest would be arriving soon, I drank the remaining cold tea in my cup in one go and left the reception room.

I walked through the hallways of the cathedral and looked at the sky shining through the colorful glass.

‘Haesin Bridge, Dragon Palace…’ Most of the equipment I have isn’t waterproof, so I’ll have to modify it before I go… ‘

The destination this time is none other than going to the south of the empire and meeting the priest.

The priest of the Sea God Church, a mermaid race, lives in a dragon palace under the sea, so he must use special magic to find a way to breathe on the sea floor and use waterproof items.

‘The southern culture is more unique than that, so I guess I should learn etiquette in two weeks…’ ‘

The territory of the empire is so large that cultural differences exist in each region, but the cultural differences are particularly severe in the south.

The reason is that less than 100 years have passed since the south came under the control of the empire.

The southern land, which was a different region of a completely different country, suddenly became the land of an empire, so the cultural difference with the empire is severe.

Sometimes greetings used in other regions are treated as harsh swear words there, so you need to learn cultural common sense.

“Tskchacha… ! “I’m going to be busy again.”

Okay, now I’ve decided what to do.

First, let’s read a book about southern culture that I bought sometime ago, and apply waterproofing magic to the tools and coat them.

The time is vague, but I think I can do everything easily in about 2 weeks.

“Ivan~! Ivan~!!!”

When I was making a rough plan before going on a trip, I heard someone calling my name from afar.

When I turned her head in the direction where the voice came from, Tina was running toward me, holding on to Saint Amelia’s wrist.

Tina moved off her feet in awe-inspiring manner and slowed down until she was in front of me.

And she shouts loudly.

“Let’s go for a drink!”

Ah, the back of my neck.

Why is this fairy so sultry every time I meet her?

And judging by the redness of his cheeks, he was already very drunk. Why would he drink again?

“I have work to do for two weeks from today, so I will decline. And excessive drinking is bad for your health, so please refrain from drinking too much.”

“Huh? What to do? “I don’t like it~ Let’s drink~ Drink~”

Tina presses her body tightly and tries to cling to me.

I grabbed her shoulder and pushed her away to prevent her from approaching.

“For a request, I have to go to the southern Dragon Palace in two weeks. “I need to get ready, so please stop suggesting drinking.”

“What Dragon Palace? When it comes to the Dragon Palace, I know it well! “Would you like me to guide you?”

“……”

“No no! What is that untrustworthy expression?! I’m a real southern expert! I went there a few times in the past to drink traditional liquor! Do you see this handkerchief? “I bought it in the south!”

Oh my, it seems like my emotions were inadvertently revealed on my face.

When I listen to Tina, I get so fired up that I sometimes fail to control my mind.

I maintain a poker face even at a gambling table where her life is threatened, but seeing as I can’t stand the sight of Tina, I wonder if this is Tina’s talent?

Anyway, I made a bright smile and hid my expression.

“The client will be accompanied by a suitable guide, so I don’t think Tina will need to come forward.”

“Pupu~ If you say that, I will follow you~ It’s been a while since I miss the sea~”

As Tina came out without her will, I glanced at St. Amelia behind her.

Although her saintess had enough strength to escape from Tina, she was still holding onto her wrists and showed no response.

The eyes are unfocused and droopy like a wax doll with no strength.

“Why is Saint Amelia in this condition? As if she had passed out… “

“Huh? “I don’t know~ I went to see him for a drink and he’s been like that since morning~”

It’s been like this since morning?

I was worried that something was really wrong with her, so I stroked her saintly cheek and tried her absolute cure.

However, contrary to expectations, there is no pain that comes to me.

‘…I don’t think there’s any problem, but is it a mental problem? Are you shocked by something?

As she was checking on her condition, her saint suddenly grabbed my hand that was touching her cheek with both of her hands.

“I’m sorry… I’m so sorry… “

She sheds tears and mutters an incomprehensible apology.

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I realized my hands were getting wet with her tears.

“Hey, over there? What is this? “Did you two fight?”

“No. I’ve never fought. Rather, could you please take the saintly woman away from me, Tina? Strength… “

“I understand! Wait… Ugh… !”

Tina tries to pull away from the saint who is holding her arm, but the saint who is as hard as a stone and shedding tears does not move easily.

Oh, wait a minute. I feel like my arm is cramping. Please let it go.

I struggle to get out, but the saintess’s grip is no joke.

And the flowing tears stick to me so sticky that I can’t get them out.

“Oh no, that won’t work. “I’ll borrow this for a moment, Tina.”

“Eh. That’s expensive… “

Unable to remember her clever idea, I snatched the handkerchief that had been in Tina’s hand earlier.

And then he wiped the saint’s eyes with a handkerchief.

“I don’t know what happened, but please stop crying. “You look better smiling than crying.”

Wiping away someone’s tears is not a pleasant experience.

Even more so if it is the tears of people around you.

I looked at the frowning face of the saint and then looked up at the corner of her mouth.

“As expected, a smiling face suits you. “Laughter creates positivity and positivity makes everything happen, so let’s smile instead of crying.”

At my words, the saintess’s pupils widen and she opens her mouth as if greatly surprised.

My hands were freed from the saint’s restraints.

“As expected… As expected, the priest… “

I am clearly reflected in her eyes, but something else is reflected in them.

I tried to hear what she had to say next, but I couldn’t hear what she had to say due to Tina’s intervention.

“Are you okay, Amelia? Maybe it’s because he’s been through a lot of hardships these days, but he’s not doing well… Anyway, thanks for calming him down, Ivan! “I’ll buy you a drink later!”

“If it’s alcohol, you don’t have to buy it… “

“Hey, what are you refusing between us~ See you later!”

Tina runs down the hall, dragging the saintess with her.

Looking at the direction it is running, it appears to be heading towards the saint’s room.

I have something to ask the saint later, so I hope she calms down and comes to her senses.

“By the way, positivity makes everything happen… Under.”

As I was heading to my room to look for a book about southern culture, I burst out laughing.

It was so funny that I, who had been unable to accept so many things until now and dismissed them as ‘something,’ was saying such things.

In order to play a good human being, I imitate the best human being I know, so it seems like she is imitating what she says as a habit..

“I found it.”

After looking through books for a while, I found a book called Dictionary of Southern Culture among the piles of books.

I wonder if I can study with this for two weeks.

I put the book in my bag and was on my way to the studio to do the rest of the work, when I took out the mirror in my pocket and looked at my face.

Perhaps I am just an illusion reflecting her appearance.

The mask she wears and the contents inside are just empty shells that imitate her.

As you said, will the day ever come when I can call myself a ‘good human being’?

Well… At least it seems distant now.

I’ll have to try. This is the last promise I made with you.

I put the mirror away and headed to the workshop.