Representative of the Goddesses 85

Chapter 85 – Another World Milf Story – The Convent Arc (8)

86. Another World MILF Story – The Convent Arc (8)

If you go to the right from the main building of the convent, you’ll find the dining hall.

When I entered with Irina, it was quite spacious, easily accommodating about 80 people.

The dining tables had long, straight benches on either side, and there were many tables where about a dozen people could sit together.

I had expected them to be arranged in a straight line like I’d seen before, but it felt more like a free-spirited campus.

And it wasn’t just a feeling; the nuns who were already eating were chatting and talking amongst themselves.

It was quite a warm and lively atmosphere for a convent.

‘What is this? Aren’t they supposed to maintain a solemn atmosphere during meals? Is this how this religion is?’

-Ah! That’s the child we were talking about.
-I didn’t realize it when I just heard about it, but wow… he has such an adorable face.
-Shhh. He can hear us. Let’s not make him uncomfortable.

As I looked around, I felt the gazes of those around me focusing on me.

The nuns were only glancing at me with slight movements of their eyes, trying not to make me uncomfortable, but when dozens of them were doing it, it was obviously a lost cause.

Still, if I thought of it as a gaze of favor, it wasn’t a bad feeling.

I’ll probably get used to it soon.

Irina led me to an older nun who was wandering around the dining hall.

“Ah, Sister Irina, you’re here.”

“Yes. I’ve brought the new follower, Raul. Is it possible for him to get a meal as well?”

“Hehe. Of course. Please, have a seat. I’ll bring it to you.”

The older nun said that, glanced at me, and gave me a gentle smile.

But I haven’t even joined the religion yet, so it’s a bit strange that they keep calling me a follower. It feels like they’re trying to make me believe naturally.

“Let’s sit here.”

“Okay.”

Irina looked around and found an empty table, then sat down next to me.

I was chatting with Irina while waiting for the meal, and she asked me many questions in a soft voice, as if she was very curious.

Of course, most of them were things like, ‘Where did you come from?’ ‘What did you do there?’ ‘What are your favorite hobbies?’—nothing particularly insightful.

It was like I was on a blind date.

As time passed, other nuns brought us plates with bread, vegetables, and stew.

The taste… it’s not bad. Not as good as Cecilia’s cooking, though.

As I was chewing on the quite edible food, I noticed two nuns standing across from me.

They were nuns of a similar age to Irina, and judging by the slightly hollowed-out bread on their plates, they had probably already eaten.

“Hey, you’re Raul, right?”

A nun with long red hair asked me casually, using informal speech.

Her eyes were slightly upturned, making her look more mature than her age, but seeing her looking at me with sparkling eyes while holding her plate, she seemed to have an active personality, just like her red hair.

“Uh… Ah, yes.”

I almost answered casually as well, but then I mixed in formal speech again.

“My name is Kate. Can we sit with you?”

“Um… Kate… Since it’s the follower’s first day… he might be having an important conversation with Irina…”

I glanced at the nun next to Kate, who was trying to stop her.

She had a soft impression overall, starting with her slightly drooping eyes, and she had long brown hair like Irina, but hers was fluffy like wool.

Another feature was that her chest was noticeably more developed than others her age, like Ellie.

“What’s the big deal, Linda? We can tell him if it’s something like that. So, is it okay with you, Raul?”

So her name is Linda.

She seems to have the opposite personality to Kate, but seeing them together, they must be quite close.

“Yes. Let’s eat together.”

“Great, then…”
“Excuse me…”

The two nuns placed their plates of food on the table across from us and joined us. Irina pouted slightly at the sight.

“What is it, Kate? We were having an important conversation with the follower.”

Kate smiled sweetly, as if she found it cute.

“Hehe. You looked like you were having fun, so don’t lie. You three have always been close, are you really going to act like this over just one boy?”

“It’s not that he’s a boy that’s important…! I’m just purely thinking about welcoming the newcomer. Besides, the head nun asked me to do it, you know?”

She was talking in detail like when we first met in front of the window, but Irina’s current appearance was different from her humble demeanor, showing the youthful side of her age.

She’s a bit girlish when she’s with her friends.

The four of us continued to eat and talk, with Kate and Irina leading the conversation, and Linda, who had a sheep-like impression, quietly listening or chiming in.

Seeing how they were talking rhythmically and naturally, I thought that they must be a trio who always stick together, just like Kate had said.

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“Really? Then Raul will be attending the education with us in the morning?”

“Yes, Sister Kate. What do you do during the education?”

Kate still spoke informally to me, but all three of them were a couple of years older than me, so I was using formal speech to some extent.

They told me to speak casually, but that could cause problems later on.

Irina glared at Kate, telling her to be polite, but I waved it off, saying it was okay.

It would be more awkward to hear formal speech from someone like her.

“Well… we gather in the chapter room and listen to something… I don’t really remember.”

Kate crossed her arms and tilted her head, and Irina, who was next to me, took over.

“That’s because you’re always dozing off, so of course you don’t remember. If I were to explain, we mainly have lectures on the virtues that a religious person should possess or readings from the Bible for the general nuns. The senior nuns are busy, so they rarely come.”

“…I understand Kate. It’s not really that interesting…”

“…It’s not like we’re supposed to be looking for fun here. It might be boring, but still.”

Linda, who had been quiet, defended Kate, and Irina made a ‘hmph’ face, somewhat agreeing.

I thought Irina was a completely devoted follower at first, but listening to her talk, she’s more like a patient model student.

If she becomes a paladin or priest later, she might rise to a high rank.

So, this is what the nuns around this age are like.

They’re at an age where they’re full of curiosity and love to play, so it’s not realistic to expect them to live in a convent without any complaints.

As I was listening to the conversation, Irina continued in her soft voice.

“Sister Beliani isn’t that free either. You should also think about the position of the person who takes time out of their busy schedule to educate us.”

“Ugh… but… being sleepy is being sleepy.”

“Sister Beliani?”

I had a question in my mind for a moment.

It wasn’t because of the name Beliani, but because of the title of ‘Sister’.

The goddesses who had implanted information in my head had explained the background knowledge of this place quite kindly, but the information about ranks was vague.

“Excuse me, Sister Irina. I don’t know much about this, but what do the Sisters do? Are they in charge of educating the nuns, as you mentioned?”

When I looked at Irina with a curious expression, she smiled and explained to me in detail.

“That’s not it, Follower Raul. Normally, most of the Sisters reside in churches or other influential dioceses. It’s quite rare for them to educate us directly like this. Normally, Sister Beliani should be residing in the Tierin Cathedral, but it seems she feels more comfortable in our convent. It’s not a problem since it doesn’t take long to get to the cathedral.”

Irina took a breath and continued.

“Yes. And as for what they do… the Sisters have purer divine power than others, so they communicate with the goddesses through prayer and can directly hear their divine messages. They’re truly amazing people. To have the opportunity to meet the goddesses directly… Sister Beliani, whom we see several times a day, is capable of such great things, it’s hard to believe.”

Irina was explaining to me, but she became engrossed in her own thoughts, crossing her fingers and placing her hands together, looking into the air with wide eyes as if she was imagining meeting the goddesses directly.

I see…

Sister Beliani, huh. I’ll probably see her during the education tomorrow morning.

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By the time we finished dinner, we had become a bit more familiar with each other.

Kate was easygoing, and Linda was a good listener, so it wasn’t too awkward. The nuns were basically kind.

In front of the senior nuns’ dorm.

“Then, Raul, see you tomorrow?”
“See you tomorrow, Follower~”
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The three nuns who had escorted me to the dorm said goodbye, and only Linda waved her hand silently.

“Thank you for telling me so much today. See you all tomorrow.”

I waved back appropriately and opened the door to the dorm.

Before entering my room, I glanced at Stella’s door, and judging by the occasional sound of pages turning, she seemed to be reading.

Reading with that personality? Is she reading a novel or something?

I had also asked about Stella again, and she said that she had only been here for about 20 days.

She must be feeling very stifled with that personality. I’m part of a social service group that was formed through the local guild activities, so I can go to the general store this weekend, but she can’t.

No, but maybe not. The rules don’t seem to be strictly enforced, and it seems like a more free-spirited convent than I thought, so maybe she can find some excuse to go outside.

-Eek!

Thud.

Ah, that’s the sound of a book being thrown.

I knew it. What do you mean by reading?

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After lighting the candle, I slowly recalled the events of the day.

It’s only been one day, but I’ve had quite a few encounters.

The gentle and benevolent Head Nun Olivia, the unexpected former owner Stella.

The three close nuns who get along well with each other. Irina, Kate, and Linda.

And the Sister Beliani, whom I haven’t met yet…

There are still many more people left, but just seeing this much, I thought that convent life would be quite enjoyable.

“But the divine power training… how should I do it?”

After actually coming here, it seems like the kids my age are getting a solid mental education, but my weak body and my position as a visitor don’t give me any justification or reason to learn how to handle divine power.

There are over 80 pairs of eyes watching, so I can’t just grab someone and put them under a suggestion, and I’d have to beg Olivia and show her my talent.

…No. Never mind. Let’s not think about complicated things.

It’s all going to be resolved when they all become my women anyway.

I thought that and slowly pulled up the blanket.