I Became a Childhood Friend With the Villainous Saintess

152 – Mixed Wishes (3)

[Excerpt from Volume 0, Page 0 of Becoming Childhood Friends with the Evil God’s Saintess]

It wasn’t a very well-written novel.

A mass-produced romance fantasy novel that was wandering around a corner of the platform.

Because it wasn’t a novel that would sell very well, it was left drifting in a corner without any promotion.

I don’t always look for well-written web novels to read, but this was something I would never normally read.

Originally, I wasn’t really interested in women’s novels.

Let alone a reverse harem. People’s tastes vary, but at least this wasn’t a story that suited my taste.

However, I couldn’t just pass by this article that caught my eye, and I had just finished reading it.

Is it as expected?

From beginning to end, I didn’t feel any fun at all.

The female lead spent the whole day flirting with the handsome male leads, and the villain did bad things because he was just a villain.

The content was so flat that it felt more like a fairy tale than a novel.

It’s not that fairy tale-like novels are bad, but they need to be done with moderation.

“What, that’s okay. I’m an idiot for reading it even though I knew it would be like this.”

It’s stupid to complain when you didn’t expect much from it and thought it wouldn’t be fun.

In the first place, wasn’t this a novel I read because I had nothing to do during the rainy season?

It wasn’t that much precious time, so there wasn’t really anything to lose.

But still… … it’s not like there weren’t any impressive scenes at all.

For example, there was a scene where a wicked woman standing on the execution ground was executed.

– The bracelet… … Give me back the bracelet. It’s the bracelet I was wearing.

– Just give me back that bracelet. At least let me be with you until the moment I die.

– It’s the only treasure I have left.

The work doesn’t reveal anything about the meaning of the bracelet.

Because in this novel, not a single line is written about the villain’s story.

Even that scene was nothing more than a device to ensure that Ellis remained a good person until the end.

All I know is the information conveyed through dialogue.

All she could tell was that the bracelet was precious to her in some way.

But still, when he finally found the bracelet, something in my heart ached.

It’s not a well-written line, nor is the content directed with much weight.

‘Well, that’s that. I don’t think I’ll ever read a novel like this again.’

This was just a special case, and I probably wouldn’t set foot on a women’s novel again.

Cicadas have to eat pine needles to survive. I guess I also have to read novels that suit my taste to enjoy them.

I boldly canceled the call and put my phone in my pocket.

At that moment, I was about to cross the crosswalk.

Somehow it felt like a pure white light was shooting out from behind me.

And then a horn blares, so loud it almost pierces my ears.

It was a truck.

* * *

When I came to, I saw a ceiling that was only slightly familiar.

It doesn’t feel that unfamiliar. I’m sure I’ve experienced something like this before.

Was it when I collapsed from the spider’s venom? The same sight I saw then unfolded before my eyes.

If so, then this must be the room of the accommodation inside the sanctuary.

Sirien was sleeping soundly next to me just like that, and the morning sunlight was shining outside the window.

The difference is that while she used to sleep under the bed, she is now sleeping under the same blanket as me.

This time, Sirien seemed to have woken up after feeling me tossing and turning.

It seemed like the first one to welcome me was Sirien.

Sirien rubbed her eyes for a moment and then smiled brightly.

“Are you awake? How are you feeling?”

There was a face close by that I knew.

It’s a sight I’ve seen so often that it’s hard to even say I’m familiar with it.

Somehow, I felt so happy today.

So, I just hugged Sirien without thinking.

I was embarrassed because I hugged her without saying anything, but Sirien, who came into my arms, quickly smiled and hugged me back.

A small, soft female body fit into my arms.

“What, why are you being so nice to me all of a sudden? Hehe. What day was it today? Or… … did you have a bad dream?”

“I just suddenly wanted to do this.”

“Then let’s stay like this until you’re satisfied. Actually, I wanted to hug you like this too.”

Sirien always had a calm and pleasant scent.

A soft and gentle scent that is not overly stimulating.

This is a scent that I can confidently say is my favorite.

While I was intoxicated by Sirien’s scent, her soft cheek rested on my shoulder as if leaning against it.

Sirien’s heartbeat is transmitted to me through our pressed chests.

Thump thump thump thump thump. The small but distinct thump slowly erased the anxiety in my subconscious.

By the time Sirien had completely erased all my anxiety.

Sirien whispered.

“I didn’t hear your answer earlier. Are you feeling okay? Is there anything uncomfortable?”

“Hmm. Other than being a little swollen, it seems fine. It’ll probably get better if I run around outside for a bit.”

“Yeah. That must be because you’ve been asleep for a long time.”

“Long? How long have I been asleep?”

“It’s not that long ago. Today is the third day, right?”

Three days? That was a completely unrealistic answer.

I don’t think the time I spent talking to Hebras was that long.

While I thought it was just a moment, time seemed to pass by without stopping outside.

Is this the effect of encountering God directly?

What is this, Hebras?

You never said that to me.

Sirien said that when she came in because I was not coming out for so long, she found me surrounded by a powerful divinity.

It was only a few hours ago that I was unable to touch her because her divinity was so strong, and then I laid her down on the bed like this.

It seemed as if he had guessed that I had met Hybras.

The situation is so blatant, how could you not know?

It’s highly unlikely that the Sword Master simply collapsed from exhaustion.

If it was a divinity so pure and powerful that even Sirien could not do anything about it, there was no other way to explain it than as the will of Hybras.

Besides, this place is the sanctuary of Hybras.

It was the place where God could most freely carry out his will.

“Still, it’s quite early to wake up after three days. There’s a reason why the spirits come down only through saints or holy men. Usually, it’s a week at the shortest because they can’t handle the divine contact. Usually, it takes a month before they finally come to their senses.”

“Then did I receive God’s consideration?”

“Maybe. Those people weren’t sword masters, so maybe you’re just strong. I don’t know because this doesn’t happen often.”

I’m sorry, Hebras.

It was originally like this, but I didn’t know.

Please forgive me for my lack of education.

But haven’t you been studying hard lately?

Now that I’ve met you once, I’ll do better next time.

“So, what was the message you received? Is it something you can tell me?”

“Um, that’s… … ”

“You don’t have to say anything. That’s what a divine order is. If God has a purpose, he must have given it to you, not me.”

I was wondering how to say this.

Fortunately, Sirien didn’t seem to have any intention of digging any further.

Instead, he went out to get a quick meal and brought back a nicely prepared soup.

Running alongside was a car that gave off a sweet honey scent.

Sirien herself scooped up some soup and put it in my mouth.

“Okay, ah~ try it!”

No matter what, I felt like they were treating me too much like a patient.

Sirien was looking at me with a strange mix of anticipation and tension in her eyes.

It looked like it was a dish he had made himself. In that case, it seemed right to eat it without complaint.

I took a bite and it tasted pretty good.

Cream soup that is true to the original flavor of the ingredients.

Judging from the taste and texture felt here and there, it seemed like meat or mushrooms were chopped into small pieces.

“Oh, what do you think? Is it edible?”

“It’s delicious. It’s just my taste. Did you make it yourself?”

“Yeah! I’m glad you like it. I’ll keep feeding you. Say “Ah~” again.”

Sirien was so excited that she kept feeding me food.

It was true what he said about the soup being delicious.

I would have said it was delicious no matter what the outcome, but it really was delicious, so I said it as it was.

Perhaps it is natural. Sirien would have served food that she herself had tried and found satisfying.

As a beginner like me, it has to be delicious.

The problem is that it is embarrassing to eat the food that is constantly being fed to you… … .

“Hoo, hoo.”

I couldn’t complain when I saw him blowing a breeze to cool the soup down.

There is no need to ruin the luxury of just sitting still with my own hands.

I quickly accepted the meal that Sirien gave me.

Sirien stayed by my side to help me until the meal was over.

Even after the happy times ended, the sun was shining brightly outside and a clear breeze was blowing.

Her sparkling eyes glanced out the window for a moment, then grabbed my hand.

“You know, Rajen. Can we go outside?”

“Well, it’s not that difficult. Is there somewhere you want to go?”

“Yeah. Ever since I came here, there was a place I always wanted to go with you.”

“Then let’s go quickly before it gets dark. I’ll be ready in a moment.”