Chapter 59

The Grand Cathedral of the Yugria Kingdom, which has the most followers on this continent, belongs to the New Sterlite Church.

Jue receives regular holy magic training there.

The talent to change one's nature to a holy attribute is extremely rare.

The Revenance family has a high rate of manifestation of the holy attribute, genetically, but in general, it is said that the manifestation rate is one in five thousand people.

Just being born with this talent means being treated with great hospitality by the New Sterlite Church and receiving free training in the use of holy magic, making it a precious talent.

It was determined that Jue had the talent to change her nature to holy magic as soon as her magic organ manifested when she turned nine.

After learning basic external magic skills in her territory, she moved to the marquis' residence in the capital on her tenth birthday and began receiving holy magic training.

From the beginning, her main instructor has been Doolittle, but Jue has always been uncomfortable with this lecherous-looking man who doesn't seem like a cleric.

Especially, the way he looks at her body, which has been developing well recently, sends shivers down her spine.

Doolittle is a man from the Sterlite Orthodox country, who, at the young age of forty, holds the important position of archbishop and has been dispatched to this Yugria Kingdom's capital grand cathedral as a talented individual.

He is even said to have the potential to become the pope of the Sterlite Orthodox country, and when Jue heard that his name was being considered as her fiancé, she secretly despaired.

However, that talk has since died down.

This is because Jue's magic power has grown far beyond expectations.

Her current base magic power is nearly ten thousand, which is on par with the number when Sally Revenance, who entered the royal academy's A class 120 years ago, also a user of holy attribute magic and a healer known as a miracle worker, first entered the academy.

Considering that a user of holy magic, who is one in five thousand, has a base magic power of one in ten thousand and has passed the royal academy's subject exams with an A rating, the magnitude of Jue's talent is evident.

Sally Revenance, who left numerous acts of compassion without belonging to the church, was granted a special title by the church and brought unprecedented prosperity to the Revenance family, is even said to be Jue's reincarnation. The balance between Jue and one of the many papal candidates is clearly off.

Initially, Doolittle, attracted by the Revenance family name, thought that this child would be suitable as a support for his future as a pope, and considered taking her on.

While he didn't treat her rudely, Doolittle, who had no intention of restraining his womanizing even after marriage, emphasized that it was a political marriage and treated Jue in a businesslike manner.

But Jue grew.

Not only in magic power, but especially after entering the academy, the sweetness typical of a well-bred young lady disappeared, and a fierce spirit emerged, and her proficiency in holy magic has become extraordinary.

Doolittle can no longer see the bottom of her potential.

If the rumors are true and she has the capacity to rival the 'Holy Maiden' and accumulates achievements that recall that holy maiden...

The person who was supposed to be her husband could have had a hand on the papal throne.

Moreover, as her magic power increased, her physical development also accelerated, and the fiancé candidate, who was just a pretty-faced kid, has grown into a figure that is very much to Doolittle's liking.

Given this background, Doolittle's recent obsession with Jue, feeling that he has let a big fish slip away, is quite noticeable.

While he refrains from taking specific actions in public, his attempts to find reasons to be alone with her are increasing Jue's disgust.

Jue once boldly asked her parents to change her instructor.

When asked for the reason, the Marquis Revenance shook his head after some thought.

"That won't do.

First, there are not many people who can teach Jue.

He is a top-class user of holy attribute magic, and that is an undeniable fact.

Second, our Revenance family's motto is 'Steadfast and Decisive.'

Avoiding unpleasant things is not in line with this.

And the third reason.

The more you run from such a man, the more he will chase you.

If you forcibly cut off the connection as an instructor, you will lose the means to control the risk."

The Marchioness Revenance, who had been listening, glared at the marquis with a scary face until the second reason, but bit her lip at the third reason.

After saying that, the Marquis Revenance smiled.

"Why not start a rumor with a man you see fit when you enter the academy?

Any man who can enter the royal academy will do...

How about that Zeitsinger's son?

He has a good face, and your great-grandmother said that a woman who can't get involved with a man won't be strong no matter how talented she is.

The nobles of the Yugria Kingdom are somewhat tolerant of men and women's gossip, but the clerics of the Sterlite Orthodox country detest the scandals of their wives.

Even rumors of past relationships are detested."

"Hmm?

I thought you were a constant source of gossip, but the nobles of the Yugria Kingdom are that tolerant?

Then I will also freely spread rumors with Jue."

"Ch-ch-ch, that's not it, Dolly, I was just consulting with Parfait..."

"Parfait?!

I wanted to hear about your enjoyable meal with Gina..."

"Wha?!"

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"Sebastian, what do you think of Allen as a rumored partner for me...?"

Jue asked Sebastian, thinking of the pure and seemingly inexperienced young boy, who was the complete opposite of the lecherous man.

Sebastian chuckled at this question, which he had heard many times before.

His expression, seen in the rearview mirror, was unusually anxious for the usually steadfast and decisive young lady.

"...I have been the chauffeur for your shopping trips, so I have seen him up close.

To be honest, I couldn't shake the impression of him as an impolite, naive young man who still has a common touch despite coming from the countryside.

While there is no doubt about his talent in body-strengthening magic, I was skeptical about whether he had the capacity to match the genius Juel Revenance of the Revenance family...

That's why I avoided giving a clear answer, saying 'I cannot judge.'

However, after the 'Buddha Godolphin's Task' incident, I realized the shallowness of my judgment.

The man you see fit is beyond my ability to measure.

I have changed my mind about this."

Hearing Sebastian's evaluation, Jue's expression visibly brightened.

"Hehe.

I wonder what form he will surprise me with next.

...By chance, I witnessed the scouting of Allen to join the 'Apple House,' which is a slight advantage for the Revenance family.

Please thoroughly gather information on Allen, who is seen as an inefficient part-time job and a lowly explorer by other factions.

What seems to be a random and whimsical action, like taking on the role of a ringleader for mischievous young people, is probably aimed at something we ordinary people can't even imagine.

I understand that it will be difficult to start activities immediately, but I will also register as an explorer.

I cannot sit idly by, unqualified, at a crucial moment."

Seeing Jue regain her usual boldness, Sebastian felt relieved but also swallowed a sigh.

With the morning hillside activities and the move to the general dormitory, the young lady's schedule is already at its limit.

If explorer activities are added, her schedule will become unbearably harsh.

Of course, the same applies to me, who manages it.

But I just said I believe in the young lady's judgment.

Sebastian made up his mind.

"Understood.

I will devote my entire being to supporting the young lady's first love."

"First, first love?!

My feelings for Allen are not that frivolous!

I do feel something different from a friend, but...

This is an instruction based on what is best for me and the Revenance family!"

Denying it desperately, her face flushed, the young lady looked like a 12-year-old girl being tossed by her first love.

Thank you as always!

I will take a break tomorrow!

I'm sorry for taking so many breaks (›´A`‹)