Chapter 39: Chapter 39: The Prayer of 50 Nuns! Spiritual Enlightenment

"I love this gift. Thank you, Emily."

Su Xuan smiled as he accepted Emily’s gift. The doll was exactly what he needed right now!

The next time he recruited, he would have a chance to get another Adventurer of Epic quality or higher.

"You’re welcome, Big Brother. You’re a good person~"

Emily broke into a sweet smile. A girl her age was in the prime of her life. A simple smile from her was enough to warm anyone’s heart.

After giving her gift, the Little Nun hurried off to prepare for the upcoming prayer ceremony.

"Mr. Su Xuan, you’re quite popular~ Even Emily admires you so much. She gave you her most beloved doll, you know," Ivsha said with a charming smile at his side.

"Is that so?"

Su Xuan gave a faint smile, his eyes falling to the doll in his hand.

The doll, with its pink twin tails, had soft cloth skin so smooth it seemed to reflect a faint luster. Its face was round and adorable, a tender pink like a peach blossom in spring. The twin tails were tied neatly, each strand of hair meticulously detailed, and its glass-inlaid eyes sparkled brightly.

Paired with an exquisite, sweet Lolita-style outfit, the doll’s design was full of innocence and energy.

’Still, I can’t help but wonder... how did the Little Nun, Emily, get her hands on such a strange item?’

’I remember the earring from last time. It was Rosaline’s personal belonging, which is why it could trigger Rare Traits.’

’But Emily is just an ordinary Nun. How could she have something like this?’

’Does Emily have a secret of her own?’

’But then again, her information panel was very ordinary, with nothing that stood out.’

’Maybe she just happened to come across this doll.’

Su Xuan placed the doll in his backpack, but he failed to notice the mysterious smile that crept across its face as he did.

Soon, the Nuns’ group prayer was ready. They led Su Xuan to the church basement, where he was surprised to discover such a spacious area hidden beneath the main floor.

On the way to the prayer room, Su Xuan noticed a sealed room that looked like it hadn’t been opened in decades.

"What’s that place?"

Su Xuan asked Ivsha, his curiosity piqued.

Ivsha pondered for a moment before answering, "That’s the confessional, but it was sealed decades ago."

"A confessional?"

Su Xuan raised an eyebrow. ’Some strange scenarios are coming to mind.’

"Are you interested in it, Mr. Su Xuan?" Ivsha continued. "It’s no longer open to the public, but if you really want to see, I could sneak you in..."

"That won’t be necessary!"

Su Xuan quickly shook his head. He couldn’t break the church’s rules just for his own sake. He then followed the Nuns’ pace.

"Ivsha."

"Hm?"

"What would you think if we built a prayer room in the Guild?"

"That would be wonderful~ If you did that, Mr. Su Xuan, I would be so grateful~"

"Hmm..."

A short time later, they arrived at the prayer room deep beneath the church.

Although the space was a bit cramped compared to the main floor, it was free of clutter and could hold more people.

Besides, the prayer session would last for some time, so they couldn’t occupy the main chapel area.

But Su Xuan felt the atmosphere here was even better than on the main floor.

In this quiet basement, fifty Nuns were praying... for him... and him alone.

AHEM~

Ivsha helped Su Xuan to a chair, then returned to her place in the line of Nuns.

Su Xuan looked straight ahead. His seat was built on a raised platform, giving him a commanding view.

The young Nuns were arranged in neat rows before him, each one lovely and beautiful. Ivsha, standing at the very center, was especially stunning. The beautiful sight made Su Xuan understand why a king might skip his morning court.

"Well then~"

Ivsha gazed at Su Xuan, her enchanting eyes seeming to speak as they radiated a subtle allure.

She whispered, "Let us begin~"

As her voice faded, the fifty Nuns clasped their hands and began to chant a Holy Song.

Golden light immediately filled the prayer room, illuminating the dim surroundings.

Soft Holy Light rained down, and Su Xuan could feel a miraculous Magic Power gradually suffusing his body.

[You have received the Nuns’ Blessing!]

All Attributes +10

Luck +1

Desire +1

Curse Removal +1

...

Countless blessings converged upon Su Xuan, making him feel an unprecedented sense of relaxation and tranquility.

It felt as if his body was being cleansed and his soul purified~

Spiritual Enlightenment +1

"Hm?"

Su Xuan was curious about the new Status. With a thought, he opened it to check.

[Spiritual Enlightenment: Your mind has received the enlightenment of a Saint!]

’Enlightenment from a Saint?’

Su Xuan raised an eyebrow, still a bit puzzled about the Status’s effect.

Just as his mind began to wander, a faint, delicate fragrance wafted toward him.

Su Xuan looked up and was surprised to see Ivsha swaying gracefully as she approached him.

’?’

Su Xuan was filled with confusion, but Ivsha’s actions made him both nervous and expectant.

Ivsha leaned in and whispered in his ear, "This is to help you better experience the atmosphere of the prayer, Mr. Su Xuan."

Her words had barely faded when her slender fingertips traced a light path across the skin of Su Xuan’s chest. The cool touch sent a slight shiver through his body.

Then, she tried to unsheathe the Holy Sword...

"Wait! Ivsha!"

Su Xuan panicked. ’What is Ivsha doing?’

’Is she going to do this in front of the other forty-nine Nuns?’

’Huh?’

"My master~ Look~"

Ivsha suddenly pointed toward the Nuns. Su Xuan followed her gesture and was shocked to see Ivsha’s figure still standing among the group.

’If that’s the real Ivsha...’

’...then who is this beside me?’

Su Xuan turned to look at the Ivsha who was playfully toying with the Holy Light. Her pupils flashed with bright, heart-shaped glints.

’Charm Magic?’

’Could this all be an Illusion Realm created by Ivsha?’

’In other words, in the real world, I’m sitting here properly, receiving the Nuns’ prayers.’

’But in the Illusion Realm created by the Succubus, I’m experiencing Ivsha’s... special prayer?’

HISS...

"Don’t be shy, my master~"

"Relax~ I’ll show you the joys of prayer, I promise! Mwah~" Ivsha said with an excited smile, her eyes fixed on the Holy Light.

(What followed was a detailed description of the Nun’s prayer. Ten thousand words have been omitted...)

The Nuns’ prayer session lasted for an hour.

When the sacred Holy Song concluded, Su Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze swept over the Nuns before him. When his eyes met Ivsha’s sultry look, his handsome face instantly flushed red.

’Who would’ve thought that even at a time like this, Ivsha would be thinking about... indescribable things.’

’Is this the charm of a Succubus?’

In addition, the Nuns’ prayers had given Su Xuan a series of buffs.

While the individual effects weren’t particularly powerful, their sheer quantity more than made up for it!

[Spiritual Enlightenment has been triggered!]

Huh?

Suddenly, the [Spiritual Enlightenment] notification that had appeared before popped into Su Xuan’s view again.

’Did the effect trigger?’

Su Xuan’s eyes lit up, and he immediately clicked the notification.

[Your Adventurer, Ivsha, has received enlightenment from you and learned the High-tier Magic—Fallen Radiance!]

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