If it were the old me, I'd probably be shivering all over, but now the Hero couldn't help but chuckle.

Yes indeed.

Defeat the enemy, shatter the chains, uphold your will, and be swayed by nothing, advancing only on the path you choose.

"—This is the true use of Strength."

"...What did you say?"

Hearing the Hero's muttering, the Black Dream Key, already at the door, paused and turned back.

"Just recalling some of my father's teachings." The Hero shook their head lightly.

Though said casually, it was one of the few teachings from that father.

If you can't keep moving forward and die halfway, it shows that your strength is only so much.

"I find it hard to say exactly what to do..."

[Hero's Approach]

1.5. Do nothing

2.6. Just give her a beating

3.7. Probably die

4.8. I will believe in myself

9. I will trust you

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(4)=4

♛: I will believe in myself

"—If I have to say, I'll believe in myself."

The Hero seriously answered the Black Dream Key's earlier question.

The Black Dream Key remained silent for a moment, then curled her lips into a mocking smile:

"...It's easy to say, isn't it? Anyone can say pretty words."

"Because sometimes the right path is indeed simple." The Hero smiled, not offended.

"It's just hard to walk when you start."

Believe in your choice, not in the destiny spoken by others.

"If I can't do that, then I've lost—my will isn't firm enough, my strength isn't strong enough... but even so, I don't think the choice itself is wrong."

The righteous path has never been smooth.

The Black Dream Key gazed at her calm smile, and after a long silence, she slowly spoke:

"Then I hope you can continue on your path."

She gently closed the door, then left without looking back, her footsteps gradually fading down the corridor, accompanied by a faint whisper carried by the wind.

"I will pray for you, Saintess."

[In the next seven days, the Hero—]

1.5. Stayed in the room to rest

2.6. Trained in etiquette

3.7. Visited the church

4.8. Studied the sea map

9. Learned magic!

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(2)=2

♛: Trained in etiquette

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

"Although there are no particular rules for the Saintess to follow, your case is special."

The Hero stood obediently in front of their etiquette teacher, with a natural and upright posture.

Looking at the poised young lady before him, the Innocent did not hide the smile on his face.

"Therefore, I will do my utmost over these seven days to teach you the etiquette you need to be aware of, such as the differences between various churches, the procedures of the Heavenly Full Ceremony, etc...

"However, you know that I haven't been with the church for long, so you don't need to be reserved with me; feel free to ask any questions."

The Innocent spoke humbly, bowing slightly to the Hero.

Perhaps all the efforts since joining the church were for the arrival of this day.

After arriving at the Holy City with the Cruising Bishop, she passed the Heresy Court's scrutiny and joined the Faith Church with the Bishop's endorsement.

Although the Innocent had not experienced much, and most of it was painful memories, she maintained a pure spirit, grateful for a hard-won life.

Once she joined the Faith Church, her mind, like a parched sponge, eagerly absorbed all the church's knowledge, quickly becoming an excellent nun.

Moreover, given that her body once belonged to a Masochist and is genuinely Legendary, she was rapidly promoted to a senior nun of the Faith Church with the Spirit God Shepherd's approval.

However, due to her past experiences and the remnants of the Four-winged King's prohibition in her soul, after the Hero arrived in the Holy City, there was deliberate avoidance of contact between them by both others and herself.

Yet now, those restrictions have been lifted.

During this time, she has been observing the Hero from afar, who gave her Newborn life, restlessly yet never giving in to indulgence or despair.

Now, she can finally stand before the Hero and fulfill her long-held wish—

"So what should I learn first?"

The Hero's question brought the Innocent back from her memories. She smiled and began patiently teaching the Hero what they needed to know.

[Hero's Learning (D Intelligence, Noble Etiquette +15)]

D95+50+15=d95(46)+50+15=111

The seven days flew by.

During these days, she inquired about some things she hadn't previously pursued with the Innocent.

For instance, the Winged People, among the culprits of the Capital's disaster, were spared due to defecting at the last moment, not without the Holy Snake Sect's efforts, yet they couldn't avoid imprisonment.

The Key of Transformation, brought back personally by Spirit God Shepherd, fell into sleep after the Key Changing, "father," passed away, and the Divine Knowledge Saintess, the "mother," disappeared, with bodily functions hibernating, showing no sign of awakening until now.

The Spirit God Shepherd speculated that to some extent, she remained connected to the Divine Knowledge Saintess's vision, and thus was sealed with Divine Knowledge and Four Wings' assistance, shielding her from church pursuits.

On the night before the ceremony, the Hero finished her final lesson with the Innocent.

"So much to learn..." the young lady stretched, sighing.

"Given the limited time, you've done quite well," the Innocent smiled in response, acknowledging the Hero's effort.

Being a Viscount's House young lady, she already possessed a solid foundation in Noble Etiquette, still adept in posture.

As long as it's not textbook theory, she doesn't learn slowly.

Previous etiquette teachers praised her for memorizing various postures quickly, managing to walk while balancing several books on her head.

Although those etiquette skills haven't seen much use after learning.

However, the Hero became a nun for less than a few months before she was hastily appointed as the Saintess Agent; there's far more to learn than these superficial skills.

While she did manage to memorize what the Innocent taught, true understanding requires more time.

The Innocent continued, "And compared to the Noble Etiquette you previously learned, the greatest difference of being a Saintess, I believe you have understood."

The Hero nodded quietly.

For a noble, etiquette is a social tool, adapting one's attitude based on the target, with numerous areas requiring attention,

superior, inferior, peer, each class with different corresponding methods, along with countless unwritten rules… even if one's etiquette actions were flawless, these focal points are still bewildering for the Hero.

Fortunately, neither father nor mother seemed to consider launching her into social circles.

However, being a Saintess is different.

Within the church, a Saintess' status surpasses all. Even in front of the King, no bowing is required.

It could be said that even the Pope exists to better fulfill the Saintess's will—the Saintess decides, the Pope executes.

In the era of the Divine Knowledge Saintess, she even personally pushed the execution, with the old Pope merely cooperating.

Though the Hero is a Saintess Agent nominally, this esteemed position is no different.

Choosing to maintain dignity or treat others with kindness is entirely up to her, with no one able to impose constraints.

To the Church Court, a Saintess is such a revered existence.

"In fact, since the church has decided to bestow the title of Saintess upon you, even if you learned nothing, it wouldn't be an issue."

'I think she's right; all this learning is overwhelming.'

The Hero lightly shook her head at the Innocent's joke and another self's complaint.

"Doing nothing, simply existing here—while some might hope for this, I have no intention of becoming such a Saintess."

The Innocent didn't say much more, merely bowing to show respect and support, her eyes full of trust and expectations for the Hero.

Everything, awaiting tomorrow—

[Opening Time of the Heavenly Full Holy Grail]

D24=d24(2)=2

[Kingdom's Territory Range (120+ simultaneously existing night and day)]

D100+50=d100(32)+50=82

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