Chapter 283

Chapter: 283

As I was performing the tutorials for the various skills I’ve acquired so far, I couldn’t help but feel that this tutorial is a bit different from the typical game tutorials.

When I think of a tutorial, it’s usually about learning how to walk or the basic concepts of addition and subtraction in math, right?

But the tutorial provided by Lord Armadi often assumes that you already have a certain level of basic knowledge.

Take the Master of Shield tutorial, for instance. It was designed with the premise that I already know how to handle a shield well, helping me to use its functions better rather than teaching me each function one by one from the start.

Other tutorials were similar.

In the case of the Iron Wall tutorial, it proceeded with the assumption that I could make judgments before the Iron Wall could voice its opinion.

And for the Divine Technique, if you can’t handle your divinity properly, you can’t clear it!

It was clear why those prerequisites existed.

If I can’t meet those prerequisites, it was obvious I wouldn’t be able to clear the tutorial.

A tutorial that you can only clear once you’re somewhat familiar with the skill? I can’t help but feel it’s more like an advanced course than a tutorial.

That said, I have no complaints.

No, it’s not just that—I find myself feeling grateful!

I’ve learned various things while completing the tutorials.

The process of performing the tutorials was quite enjoyable too.

Especially during the Divine Technique tutorial, that was the best time!

In that tutorial, I had to fight a young Holy Knight, and the opponent’s techniques were so good that it was fun to think my way through the fight.

What I particularly loved was the reaction he showed when he was provoked—it was hilarious.

Later on, I couldn’t tell if it was the Mesugaki Skill tutorial or the Divine Technique tutorial!

Gramps told me to take it easy, so I stopped, but if he hadn’t, I might have kept teasing him on purpose.

Anyway, after diligently going through the tutorials, I found that I had reached the end before I knew it.

I had finished all the skill tutorials except for the Overcoming Fear and Hero’s Spirit skills, which I couldn’t meet the prerequisites for.

Though I didn’t feel tired at all, there was nothing left I could do.

Ah. Speaking of which, the Mesugaki Skill is still a skill, right? So can I do the tutorial?

“I want to do the Mesugaki Skill tutorial.”

While sitting in Practice Mode, I muttered this with a bit of hope, and a window popped up in front of me.

[‘Mesugaki’ Tutorial]

[Prerequisite 1. Acquiring the Necklace that held a Miracle (Achieved!) 2. ??? (Not Achieved)]

So there’s a tutorial for this too! Even skills that appeared in Mod are still considered skills!

But why is the prerequisite for the Mesugaki Skill acquiring a necklace?

What does that have to do with the Mesugaki Skill?

I tilted my head, but no answers came to me; I had no knowledge about that necklace.

Anyway, it seems I can’t start the tutorial right now.

Ugh, how long is it going to take for my body to adapt to the divine?

I’ve done everything I can, so can’t I just wake up soon?

I feel restless to test what I’ve learned during the tutorials in reality.

“Gramps. Gramps.”

“What is it?”

“What kind of changes happen during the process of adapting to the divine that it takes so long?”

In terms of perceived time, it feels like half a day has passed already, yet why is the change still not over?

Just how great of a change is happening that it takes this long?

“Everyone is different, but young ones grow, and older folks rejuvenate. It aligns with their physical prime. The fact that it levels up…”

“…growth?!”

Gramps said a lot, but the only word that stuck in my ears was one.

Growth.

The body changes to match its physical prime.

Does that mean I’ll finally escape this childish life?

Will I be able to stop looking up at everyone regardless of who I meet?!

I once thought I might not grow at all, but finally! I’m going to grow taller!

How much will I grow? Thinking about my current height, I’m sure there’ll be a noticeable change.

5 centimeters? Or maybe 10 centimeters?

Oh no, that could be troublesome. If I suddenly grow 10 centimeters, it’ll be hard to adapt.

My field of vision will change so much that I might have to learn to walk again!

And if I grow that much, the length of my arms or size of my hands will also change, meaning I’d have to adjust how I wield my mace too!

I’d need to get all new clothes as well.

Ah, it really sounds like nothing but hassle.

It’d be better if I just didn’t grow at all.

Chuckle. Hehe!

“Young Lady, I mention this just in case, but don’t set your expectations too high. As I said before, everyone experiences different changes.”

“Eh, Gramps. I know all that. Don’t worry about me.”

I’m a reasonable person, you know.

I’m not expecting 10 centimeters.

Still, how about around 8 centimeters?

No, even 5 centimeters would be nice.

Seriously, can’t I at least grow around 3 centimeters as a compromise?

“…Regardless of what happens later, don’t say anything negative about yourself.”

“I won’t even if I wanted to. You’re worrying for no reason.”

*

On the night Lucy suddenly collapsed, Phoebe was still standing by her side.

Her condition was still good. Maybe because she had undergone so much training, her body was recovering quickly.

The exhausted divinity was also replenishing itself at a fast rate, so soon enough, she’d regain her usual warmth.

So, given her physical condition, it wouldn’t be strange for her to wake up at any time.

“Why can’t she wake up?”

Phoebe inadvertently murmured, but there was no one to answer her. In this room, it was only Phoebe and the deeply asleep Lucy.

“I heard from the Apostle of the Arts Church that the phenomenon Young Lady is experiencing is nothing to worry about.”

The Apostle of the Arts Church, Prete, appeared after a few hours had gone by since Lucy collapsed, wanting to see her.

Since she was the one leading this plan, she wanted to explain in Lucy’s presence.

“Young Lady collapsed?!”

However, that was impossible. Lucy was still in deep slumber.

At first, Prete was startled, watching Lucy breathe comfortably with her eyes closed, but her panic quickly turned into relief.

“So it was just her divinity leveling up.”

“Leveling up, you say?”

The one who posed that question was Johan. He threw it with an expression that showed he couldn’t comprehend Prete’s words.

“Yes, I’m sure. I’ve experienced it myself, and I’ve cared for someone whose level increased next to me. It can’t be a misunderstanding.”

Johan wasn’t unfamiliar with the phenomenon of divinity leveling up.

It was an extremely rare happening among those who serve the divine.

It’s when God grants more love to their followers to help them get closer to Him.

Anyone who serves the divine would have imagined such a thing at least once.

“But the Young Lady serves Lord Jushin.”

Even so, the reason Johan held doubts was simple.

In the history of the Jushin Church, there have been no cases of individuals who served Lord Jushin experiencing an increase in divinity.

“What does that have to do with it? If Lady Allen becomes the first case, then that’s all that matters.”

“…Well, that’s true.”

“Anyway, time will pass and she’ll surely wake up. I’ll head back to Burrow Territory to take care of things and will return when she wakes up.”

While this conversation was happening, Phoebe, who had been beside them, took in everything Prete and Johan discussed.

“But I just can’t sit back and relax.”

Still, she couldn’t wait calmly for Lucy to wake up.

As a saint, she had never witnessed the phenomenon of divinity leveling up.

She didn’t know what could happen in the process of leveling up.

There was even the worry that something might go wrong with the Young Lady.

And what if the Apostle of the Arts Church had made a wrong judgment?

Phoebe couldn’t calm her anxious heart as she gazed at Lucy, who remained unresponsive.

“I know that the great Lord Jushin loves her, so there’s no way anything could happen to her. But if something were to go wrong with her, then I…”

Phoebe let out a long sigh mid-sentence and looked at Lucy, who was peacefully sleeping.

It was the first time seeing her lying down in bed, as opposed to resting her head on the desk during Academy classes.

Back then, during a field trip to the forest, she always volunteered to stand watch.

She surely had said something like, “How can I trust such sloppy kids with the watch?”

Thinking of that time, Phoebe realized that the Young Lady had always made sacrifices, putting on a brave face for their sake.

As she recalled those memories, Phoebe suddenly became aware that her eyelids were drooping.

She had been awake since early morning, overcoming countless dangers.

It was only natural that she felt tired, especially after not getting real sleep last night.

Normally, she would return to her room to prepare for bed, but instead, Phoebe slapped her cheeks.

She wanted to stay by Lucy’s side until she woke up.

In case something bad happened, she wanted to help Lucy.

And when the long slumber concluded, she wanted to greet her with a smile.

But despite those efforts, Phoebe’s head kept drooping.

Her exhausted body was gradually succumbing to sleep.

No! Phoebe! Don’t sleep!

After slapping her cheeks multiple times, right as she was dozing off, Phoebe found herself slipping into faint unconsciousness.

When she finally woke again, it was to the sound of rustling nearby.

Having been so deep in sleep that she didn’t even notice she had fallen asleep, she slowly opened her eyes to realize there was a blanket draped over her shoulders.

“Huh? What’s this?”

Dazed and unable to shake off sleep, she looked around and suddenly jumped up from the chair upon seeing the empty bed.

Did… did I fall asleep?!

When?!

Since when?!

No, it’s not the time to worry about that!

Where did the Young Lady go?!

Not finding her in bed clearly meant that—

“Huuh. So this is how it goes, huh?”

The instant she turned her head towards the voice, Phoebe froze.

Sharp, vibrant red eyes.

An annoying yet utterly lovable smile.

Snow-like white skin that was smooth and clear as if it had fallen from winter clouds.

Long, flowing red hair.

A petite frame for her age.

The person speaking had all the features that unmistakably resembled Lucy.

But there was one thing. The atmosphere she emitted confused Phoebe.

That captivating aura that draws attention, which Lucy never had before.

“Honestly, such a shoddy pervert loli-con Jushin, huh? Is this form supposed to match your perverted tastes? It’s just gross.”

…

Hearing such blasphemous words, it seemed that indeed it was the Young Lady.

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