“Even if you look at it now, there’s only a measly amount of sacred power.”
[Current Status: Seed Stage]I made a puzzled expression as I looked at the information that popped up above the skill window.
After acquiring the skill, I tried to use sacred power with Zero, expecting it to be enjoyable, but…
“Hey, what’s this?”
What came out from my fingertips was merely a small blue flame of sacred power.
Not a high-quality, white-burning sacred power, but rather a bluish one, like the flame of a gas stove, and it looked like a will-o’-the-wisp.
Even if I tried the same thing now, this darn sacred power was still pitiful.
“Ugh.”
I exerted a lot of force, but all that came out was a tiny blue flame.
‘What am I supposed to use this for?’
Even if I forced it into zombies, it seemed like it would go out just with a gust of wind. Although sacred power in the form of flames wouldn’t extinguish in the wind, the pathetic appearance still bothered me.
“Is this a saint? Tsk, tsk.”
I was touched by Zero’s sarcastic comment.
“Hey, did you put me in the seat of a saint? Who told you to tear it off? Huh? I’ll give it to you, and you’re in a mood.”
“No matter what, what’s with this appearance. It’s supposed to be a saint, but what’s with this shabbiness?”
“If you knew that, would I be doing this?”
While grumbling, I suddenly realized.
This talkative glutton hamster was not only an outer appearance of a hamster but also, in any case, a subordinate manager in charge of me in the Office of Possession Management, as well as an apprentice god.
“Do you know how to teach me?”
“Huh?”
“Stop eating walnut tart and focus on the conversation. Got it? How to increase this measly sacred power from the seed stage to the world tree stage. You know, right?”
I clearly remember. When I sarcastically asked why, with the title of a saint, I didn’t have tremendous sacred power, Zero clearly said that it would be the ability given to me when I awakened.
Isn’t it time now?
When I shot a sparkling gaze, Zero subtly turned his head.
“Teach me. Sacred power.”
I, who overcame the teachings of the devilish instructors of ‘Grow, Strength,’ could even suggest a method of carrying stones. What’s the big deal, I’ll either die or become stronger, that’s all.
“Well… but you know.”
“What?”
“If I’m going to teach you, I have to learn it first.”
“What?”
Do you need a qualification to teach a saint in the divine realm? Well, it’s so complicated. If you want to save this failing world, shouldn’t you give it a free pass? Was this group so tightly blocked here?
While frowning, I unintentionally grabbed Zero’s fluffy fur-like body tightly. Zero screamed at the sound of a click.
“That, that! I’m just an apprentice, so I haven’t learned in advance in case a saint comes under me! To teach you, I first need to take the course ‘How to Raise the Sacred Power Level of a Human Saint’! That’s the condition to teach you!”
“What?”
What is he talking about? This hamster.
When I looked puzzled, Zero mumbled.
“Ah, I haven’t gotten the qualification for that yet…”
“Do I really need a qualification?”
Is this South Korea? Why talk about qualifications?
“The divine realm is stricter than you think. They have prohibited designating saints and saints freely. To choose a disciple who will serve as their avatar, one must pass a test as difficult as the civil service exam in your country. Only then can you learn about the subject of sacred power support after preparing for it.
“Are you… still an apprentice…”
“No, no!”
“I haven’t said anything yet.”
This Zero. Is he an N-th time test taker who couldn’t pass the exam?
Instead of feeling pity, anger rose in me.
“So, you decided on me as a saint without any countermeasures?”
“Help me!”
It was unbearable. I ignored the superficial cuteness and grabbed Zero’s head with both hands.
“Kyah! The saint is trying to kill the god!”
“Before you really kill me, promise me quickly. Prepare to teach me how to use sacred power as soon as possible. Even if it’s not you, bring another god to teach me. Before the end of this world.”
“Okay! I understand! I promise! Just spare my desserts!”
I let go of the scrubbed Zero. Zero, who became a complete wreck, straightened out the crumpled silk hat, pressed his staff, and muttered.
“It’s pathetic to live as a god who is sad… Oh, my, oh, my.”
“What did you say?”
“I meant that I would do well. My lady, the saint.”
With a changed attitude, Zero quickly disappeared into the divine realm, saying he would get his qualification soon.
“Phew.”
I thought life was tough when I felt someone’s gaze beside me.
That’s right. I had forgotten in the midst of all the trouble with sacred power, but Michael was also here in the office.
He tried to maintain his usual expressionless face, but he couldn’t completely hide the faint rise of his mouth.
“…Ah, Michael.”
“Yes.”
“We made a fool of ourselves.”
“No, we didn’t.”
“Just smile. It’s not good to force yourself to hold back a smile. Laughter brings good luck, right?”
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
