I’m Playing as a Nun.

“… There’s nothing written in it.”

“We were tricked…”

The next day.

After a commotion caused by a suddenly appearing demon, the atmosphere in the church became more solemn than usual.

In Iris’s hands was an ordinary book. One that could be called the culprit of all this.

Although it looked like an ordinary book that wasn’t particularly special on the outside, when you look inside, it was just a neat stack of papers with not a single letter written on it.

Iris was kidnapped by a demon after being deceived by this stack of papers.

“They definitely said it was a special book…”

“A special book?”

“Yeah, they said there were special magic usage methods written inside…”

It was a simple and intuitive method possible because Iris was only 8 years old.

Moreover, Iris usually loved books so much that the effect seemed to be more prominent.

However, even excluding these points, one quite surprising fact could be known.

“Is Iris very interested in magic?”

“Yeah! It’s mysterious and pretty, isn’t it?”

That was the fact that Iris was very interested in magic.

I thought she was just interested in reading words, but it turned out she was a kid more interested in magic than books.

Just by how she’s excitedly sparkling her eyes at a simple question of whether she’s interested in magic, you can roughly tell how great her passion is.

“That’s unexpected. I didn’t know Iris was interested in magic.”

“Some time ago, a magician came to the village and showed various things. I became fascinated because it was so amazing and beautiful.”

“I see. But even so, you shouldn’t carelessly follow a stranger.”

“Ah… um… yeah… I’m sorry…”

As soon as I turned the conversation back and started my own nagging, Iris immediately made a sullen expression and weakly lowered her head.

Anyway, that’s that, and this is this.

It can be said that it is a very good thing to be interested in something from now on.

However, if that interest becomes a tool that puts you in danger, the adult next to you must correct it.

Of course, not just by wielding a whip, but with appropriate discipline accompanied by a carrot.

“If there’s a book you want, I’ll somehow get it for you, so don’t ever follow someone like that again. Okay?”

“…! Really?!”

“Yes. For now, getting a book where you can slowly learn basic magic would be good.”

“I’m so happy. Thank you, Sister!”

“You’re welcome.”

Until yesterday, I thought Iris was a blunt child who didn’t show her feelings well.

However, that was a misunderstanding that came from my complacency.

Iris unexpectedly had clear emotional expressions and was very passionate about the things she liked.

Although I was slightly dazed and awkward to see this side of her for the first time today, I somehow felt closer to Iris and was inwardly proud.

“I have to brag to Aizen and Ellie.”

“Tell them to feel free to comfortably tell me if they want something too.”

“Okay. Got it.”

Iris, who now has a brightly lit face, bounces out of the church.

At first, I intended to scold her about this incident, but when it came time to execute, it wasn’t as easy as I thought.

I should have shown some dignity so that it would be quite comfortable later─.

“……”

As Iris left like that, I was left alone in the quiet church, taking a deep breath.

Suddenly, I started to feel someone’s sharp gaze behind my back to the point of being concerned.

As I approached the church entrance, I saw a familiar face peeking through the slightly open door crack.

It was Aizen.

“… What’s the matter?”

He was secretly peeking at me with a strange expression.

It seemed like he had something to say, but as soon as I spoke, Aizen greatly flinched and hurriedly ran away from the spot.

“…?”

A situation that couldn’t be more puzzling.

Aizen’s behavior has noticeably changed since yesterday’s incident.

It feels like he’s deliberately avoiding me.

When he was with the other two children, he was the same as usual, but when he was alone, not only would his body stiffen like a rock, but he even started sweating profusely if I went closer.

It seems like he has a lot on his mind related to yesterday’s incident…

“Could it be…?”

If it’s not that, there’s only one possibility left.

It’s the worst case that I don’t even want to imagine, and I hope it’s not that.

Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps all over my body.

– Creak

But, even so, I get up from my seat with a determined expression.

I already feel a complicated mix of awkwardness and discomfort, but I can’t just ignore the problem that has already arisen.

Any problem, if not dealt with clearly at the beginning, is bound to spread into a bigger fire.

Based on the other two’s attitude, Aizen hasn’t told them yet.

I guess that’s the only fortunate thing in the current situation.

“Phew…”

So I deeply sighed once and slowly moved my heavy footsteps outside where the children were.

“Ah, Sister!”

As soon as I came out, Ellie was the first to notice me and waved her hand greatly.

I also gave a small hand greeting to Ellie and appeared somewhat calm, but right now, all my attention was focused on Aizen next to her.

Unlike the two children, who showed quite bright expressions, Aizen’s expression was noticeably tense, and his body stiff.

Until before I came out, there was still a little thought that maybe it wasn’t the case.

But as soon as I saw Aizen, who was nervous for some reason, that thought disappeared instantly.

“Aizen, can I talk to you for a moment?”

The moment when the thing I thought wouldn’t happen turned into certainty.

As the situation was like this, I also had no choice but to carefully deal with Aizen, full of tension.

“…Wh, why…?”

“I have something to tell you.”

“Only me?”

“Yes. Are you busy by any chance?”

“That’s not it… Do I have to go alone?”

“I’d prefer that if possible.”

I don’t know what scene he witnessed that day, but seeing how tense he is, it’s definitely not a problem that can be easily overlooked.

Maybe I should prepare my heart a little, assuming the worst case…

“I, if it’s not urgent, I want to talk here…!”

“Pardon?”

“The inside of the church is stuffy and dark… Can’t we talk here…?”

I just tried to resolve the current situation well through conversation.

But suddenly, the worst case and the worst situation combined to create a bizarre hybrid.

This goes beyond suspecting me. It’s clearly an action to try to confirm something.

“Haha, you know well that I hate sunlight.”

“S, still… I like it here…”

“It will only take a moment. It won’t take that long…”

“Please, Levi. Come here─.”

Aizen standing alone on the stairs in front of the church entrance gave off a surprisingly dark atmosphere.

It felt like not only I but also Aizen hoped that it wasn’t that situation, making the feeling even more complicated.

“Why are you like that Aizen… You know sister doesn’t like it.”

“It’s bad to force her to do it.”

Ellie and Iris eventually chimed in, unable to bear it, but Aizen didn’t back down from his intention until the end.

“…I have no choice. Let’s talk next time.”

For now, I decided to take a step back as it seemed that no one could easily break Aizen’s stubbornness.

The moment I quietly opened my mouth and tried to go back into the church─.

“Why are you trying to stay only inside the church…? Even though you wander around well at night…!”

Aizen’s voice, which sounded suppressed by something, was clearly heard.

“I want to talk here.”

“…Aizen?”

Unexpectedly, I encountered the greatest crisis in my vampire life.

I was a bit tense, but I wasn’t particularly. But why do things get so tangled up like this every time I do something?

“Sigh… Okay, I get it.”

A sigh that only deepens as time goes by.

Realizing that I could not avoid this situation, I finally stepped out of the shade and into the garden, where the sunlight was intense.

Even while doing so, Aizen still didn’t take his eyes off me for a single moment.

This is probably the first time that the fact that someone is watching me is so nerve-wracking.

– Thud

One step was taken with difficulty in an atmosphere with a strange tension.

My skin was burning under the sun.

But thanks to the passive skill Rapid Regeneration, which I timely acquired, I was able to move forward with some relief.

“……”

I slowly exposed my body to the dazzling sunlight like that, leaving the dark shade─.

– Sizzle…

As expected, my body began to burn quickly by the sunlight.

Fortunately, thanks to Rapid Regeneration, I maintained a pretty good physical condition by repeating burning and regenerating.

I could hide the identity that Aizen was suspicious of to some extent.

“…Is this enough?”

However, the vivid pain I felt from it was not something I could endure at all.

The terrible pain felt all over my body, as if I was being burnt at the stake, gradually made my mind hazy.

Nevertheless, I somehow held onto my mind and struggled to continue the conversation with Aizen.

“I roughly know why you’re doing this, but you’re still too stubborn, Aizen.”

Unlike the calm appearance I’m maintaining on the outside, my inside is writhing in all kinds of pain.

At this very moment, the fact that Aizen is the messiah who will save the world is a bit resentful.

If it wasn’t for that, I wouldn’t have gone this far…

“Hu, huh…?”

“Come inside the church right now.”

I took away his spoonful of suspicion like that and spoke solemnly with a somewhat dignified appearance.

But perhaps because my inside was already a mess, my two eyes were wet with tears before I knew it.

Translator’s Corner

Since it’s the first tl corner I’m doing, let me start strong.

Hi.

Ok next point. I’m so tempted to start releasing daily since it’s doing well, but I really don’t wanna work. Please peer pressure me into working. Thanks.

-Ruminas