Chapter 22 – Lumina: The Saint of the Cathedral Part 1
On the 17th day of June 1262, around 4:00 PM.
Church of the Holy Ghost in Amaranth, capital of the Principality of Vinland.
Smart.
On the 2nd floor of the lodging attached to the cathedral, Reina politely knocked at the corner of the door.
“Yes, please come in.”
Clap.
Hearing the sound of the lock opening, Reina opened the door and entered.
“Lumina!”
“Oh, Reina! How long has it been? I heard that you came to Vinland to sign an armistice with Fenrir!”
Inside the room, a woman in a simple black nun’s uniform greeted Reina with a wide smile. With pale skin and light purple wavy hair neatly hanging down, she looked like a saint.
However, Lumina’s chest, which is out of standard, is flaunting its existence even though she is wearing a flattened nun’s uniform, so it also has a slightly erotic feel.
In addition to her good looks, Rumina always had a benevolent smile on her lips, listened to her followers, and never got angry.
Due to her lithe attitude and mature appearance, she has gained cult-like popularity among some of the people of Astraea, and is called the “National Sister”.
In addition to this appearance and personality, Rumina, who is the youngest person in Astraea history to become an archbishop, is of course as famous as Reina.
In other words, the “Two saints” That the people of Astria refer to refer to these two.
“It was before Lumina took the throne as Archbishop of the Principality of Vinland, so it was already two years ago?”
“That’s right! Raina was involved in post-war damage restoration work, and I was busy resolving school problems in the Principality of Vinland.”
“Yeah. It’s the same. Lumina! Even though she’s an archbishop, she shares a small room with the nuns. Isn’t that the normal nun’s outfit she’s been wearing since before?”
In general, the clergy of Seonggwanggyo wear different clothes depending on their position.
It’s not for show off, it’s for distinction, and it’s not like the clothes are too flashy just because it’s a high position.
However, Rumina insisted on this plain black nun’s uniform even when she was in the Kingdom of Astraia, saying that even that would hinder her approaching the poor.
“Reina? Where did I say that the authority of the Seonggwanggyo comes from?”
“Not out of appearance, but out of the heart of serving the goddess! Hehe. I heard Lumina put a scab on my ear!”
“Whoops. I’m glad I didn’t forget.”
The two chatted for a while.
Even Reina, who uses honorifics and distances herself from anyone, speaks to Lumina in half-spoken language. To that extent, Reina was putting her heart on Lumina.
“By the way…”
Reina’s face, which had been chatting happily, blurred for an instant.
“…? What’s wrong? Reina?”
“Lumina. Could you examine my body by any chance?”
“Oh! Raina! Where are you sick?”
Lumina took Reina’s hands with a worried look.
“That, that’s not it…”
“?”
Lumina had a question mark floating above her head as she looked at Reina who was hesitant.
Reina thought about what happened this morning.
When you eat spicy food, the feeling that your lower stomach is as hot as your mouth.
When your mouth is itching, that inner part of a woman who was unbearably itchy.
And dining etiquette, though, when Cain Vinland dared to shove dessert into my mouth.
That… The unbearably sweet sensation I felt there…!
“Raina, is your face red?”
“…Hot!”
“?”
With Lumina tilting her head in front of her, Reina summarized her thoughts again and said.
“That’s my mouth…”
“Mouth? Where…”
“Hahhhhh? Ah… Ah~~~!”
Lumina quickly lifted the hand that was holding Reina’s, and she opened her mouth. Reina was taken aback by the quick reaction, but she opened her mouth in silence and showed it to Rumina.
After examining her mouth with her serious expression, she said.
“There doesn’t seem to be anything wrong…? Engraved in her mouthHoly MarkOther than that?”
“Yes…”
Reina also looked at her mouth in the mirror at the dorm, but couldn’t find anything other than her holy mark.
Seongpyo is a sign engraved on the mouth of the Seonggwanggyo, which means that they will not say anything other than to serve the goddess…? Uh…?
“A star mark…? Did you engrave something like that…Me?”
Reina closed her eyes, and stopped moving. And, the moment she thought of something.
“What are you talking about~ Reina. Now, look. Ah~~~~”
Lumina opened her own mouth and showed it to her Reina. In her mouth, the same holy symbol as Reina’s was engraved.
“Did you see it? Every faithful Seongwanggyo should engrave it.”
“Yeah… That’s right. I’m sorry for saying something strange.”
“It’s obviously in bad shape.”
“Yeah. It seems like something isn’t right… So could Lumina check if there’s something wrong? With the healing method!”
Unlike the knights who use the grace of the goddess for combat, the clergy of Seonggwanggyo can use it for treatment.
That’s the healing spell. By pouring the holy power of the goddess into the body of her opponent, it is possible to inspect and cure abnormal parts and diseases.
“Okay. Where…”
Lumina took Reina’s hand and closed her eyes. Then, a warm glow came out of her hand and flowed into Reina.
After a while, the light disappeared from Reina’s body and Lumina opened her eyes.
“Hmm… Reina. I think I’m in poor physical condition because I’m a little tired, but there’s nothing wrong with it.”
“That, is it? Was it just out of shape? But…”
“What was the symptom? Ah, really~~~! Even I’m getting frustrated~~yo! Now, tell me, Reina!”
When Lumina stopped, Reina opened her mouth. However, she did it in the end, dyeing her face red and waving her twin tails.
“Sorry. I think it was my mistake!”
“…Really. My healing spell might be missing something, so if something goes wrong, do I have to tell you?”
“Yeah. I’ll do that. I’m sorry I made you worry. Lumina.”
“It’s enough to know! Heung!”
While saying that, Lumina gently stroked Reina’s head. Her appearance gave her a warm feeling, like her sisters.
“Ah, come to think of it, Lumina. How did Cain Vinland become a bishop? Such a lewd and greedy person…!”
Lumina’s expression darkened at another topic that Reina brought up. Looking at her face, Rayna guessed that she had something to say.
“Haa… His episcopal appointment took place while I was away from the Principality of Vinland for a while to attend the Pope.”
“While empty?”
“It seems that the bishop who acted for me during my absence was Cain Vinland’s hand. He handled it quickly before I returned.”
“Then!”
“Based on his actions, he was probably aiming for the position of mediator.”
“Exactly! Lumina. Right now, that man is trying to sway the armistice agreement by using the authority of the conciliator!”
“Calm down, Reina. A conciliator is a position that only a bishop can perform. If you dismiss him at the Bishops’ Conference of the Principality, the problem will be resolved.”
“As expected, Lumina. Is there a countermeasure?”
“Of course. It’s very unpleasant for me to have such a reckless bastard sit on the bishop’s throne. However, in order to dismiss a bishop, it takes more than half of the bishops of the principality to approve, so it takes some time. That’s why, Reina.”
Lumina looked straight into Reina’s eyes with a serious expression.
“While I coax the other bishops, please pretend to follow Cain’s words. Obey him like a slave.”
“No, like a slave…?!”
“Hehe. That’s what he said, so there’s nothing to be surprised about. Anyway, please drag on the agreement by acting as if everything is going his way so that he doesn’t notice my movements. Then, I’ll dismiss him as soon as possible.”
“Uh, yes… Yes! Okay. Lumina. Certainly that method looks the best in the current situation.”
“Yes… One thing… If this plan goes according to plan, you will have to endure the painful time for a while. But… But! Cain will bring another suffering to the people of Astraia, who are exhausted from the long war. It has to be stopped somehow!”
“Yes. That’s right! Don’t worry. Lumina. I’ll gladly endure it. Let’s save the people of Astraea! With our own hands!”
“Yes! Reina!”
Reina and Lumina held each other’s hands tightly and made up their minds.
At that moment, a clanking sound was heard from Lumina’s bedroom, the room next to the living room where the girls were staying.
“Huh? Who’s in the room?”
“…Yes. The guest who came earlier is waiting in the room before Raina arrives.”
“Eh? I should have told you sooner. I’m sorry to the customer.”
“No. It’s been a while since I met Reina, and it was an important conversation. The customer will understand.”
“No. Then I have a guest, so I’ll have to go! Contact Valhalla to see how the dismissal plan is going! Lumina!”
“Okay, Raina. Be careful!”
When Rayna leaves the room, the door slowly closes. Inside her room, Rumina smiles softly and waves her hand.
‘Uh…?’
Bang-. Clap.
The door closed, and Rayna turned around and walked out to the exit. And then, just before the door closed, she recalled the glimpse of Lumina’s face.
“Rumina’s smile just now… It seems like there was something sexy…?”
Reina shook her head immediately and made her way to her quarters.
“No, you must have misunderstood. What a lewd attitude to that innocent Lumina. Me too. Huhu.”
