Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 116Vol 5. : Restless Life

[Vol. 5] Chapter 116: Restless Life

Earlier, when entering the room, Theresa was lying face down on the bed, with her butt in the air, while a certain dragon girl was equipping her with something.

The girl was tinkering behind her with a series of clicks and clatters. It looked a bit like a massage, but… the method was way too strange, wasn’t it?

“Uh… well… ahaha, actually…”

For some reason, when Miss White Fox picked up the odd-looking object from the table, the green-haired girl immediately showed a visible look of embarrassment, her face full of awkwardness and hesitation, as if she didn’t know how to explain it.

But on the other hand, the dragon girl didn’t have such reservations.

“Tch, what’s there to be hesitant about? Let me explain, Master. Actually…”

Actually, Theresa had recently or rather, much earlier since preparing to leave the Ten Thousand Demons Mountains, encountered a small problem with her body.

Calling it a “problem” might not be entirely accurate. To be more precise, it would be better described as “overburdened.”

Since condensing the “Seed” of the Divine Tree, a certain energy of divine power from the Goddess of Life had started accumulating continuously inside her for some reason, without a proper way to release it. Over time, it gradually began to affect Theresa’s day-to-day life.

For instance, plants she touched would grow two or three times larger by the next day. Seeds she carried would mysteriously sprout, growing into lush plants, and if she lay on the grass for a while, she would wake up to find the surrounding grass had grown into gigantic stalks that completely enveloped her.

It wasn’t just plants. Animals seemed to be affected similarly. Although the effects were not as obvious, it still caused Theresa to become paranoid, hesitant to touch anything, which left her deeply troubled.

Of course, because Theresa felt this might cause trouble for the priestess, and since the problem wasn’t particularly serious, she hadn’t told Violet about it. The same applied to Eudora—she simply didn’t want to make them worry.

However, to alleviate the problem, Theresa had gone to see a somewhat reliable… but not entirely reliable Spirit Puppet inventor, and managed to get this particular item from her.

Eilush seemed to call it the “Universal Energy Absorber No. 1.”

“Pfft! Ahem, are you sure… there’s really only a ‘No. 1’?”

“Huh?”

The green-haired girl, confused by the Miss White Fox’s strange reaction, tilted her head in surprise, then nodded.

“When Miss Eilush introduced it, that’s what she called it, I think. Is there something wrong?”

“No, I’m just wondering… whether this thing can actually work properly…”

After all, knowing Eilush’s quirky naming conventions, “No. 1” usually refers to the first model, the very early prototype that hasn’t undergone any adjustments or improvements.

While she occasionally does produce something useful, like the artificial flight wings currently stored in the priestess’ backpack. Those are undoubtedly products of long-term, repeated experimentation and refinement.

Could it be that she gave Theresa some random toy she had lying around in her warehouse?

“Huh? Work properly? I think it does! Even though this tool looks a little strange, it actually works quite well. Look, it even has different attachments to target various areas of the body~”

“It’s just that… sometimes it’s hard to reach certain spots on my back by myself, which is why I asked Miss Xiao Guang for help. Also, it feels so good that I can’t help but make some weird sounds, so… eh-hehe…”

The green-haired girl chuckled sheepishly, scratching her head, looking like someone who had been fooled but was still happily counting money for the person who tricked her.

However, since the person involved said it was working, Violet, though still privately doubtful, couldn’t say much more. She glanced at the pink-haired little girl next to her, who was still sipping her tea, completely unaware of or uninterested in their conversation. Shaking her head helplessly, Violet asked:

“So, what is Sethlin’s stance on this? Has She explained why the divine power of life is accumulating in your body? You can’t rely on external tools forever. That only treats the symptoms, not the root cause.”

“Well… about that…”

“Allow me to explain this matter personally.”

A familiar gentle voice suddenly echoed from inside the room. A small statue floated out, gathering a green light that formed into the holographic image of a young girl.

The sight startled a certain little girl who had never seen anything like this before, nearly causing her to drop her teacup.

“T-T-T-The stone! The stone is flying! And it turned into a pretty lady! Sister Fox, is this magic too?! It’s amazing!!!”

Seeing little Eudora’s panicked reaction as she hid behind her, then her curious and astonished expression, the Miss White Fox could only try to brush it off.

“Ahaha… magic, you could say that. But really, Sethlin, why do you always eavesdrop on other people’s conversations? That’s not a good habit, you know~”

The hologram of the Goddess of Life smiled gently. Although it was just an image constructed from divine power, it still radiated a warm and soothing aura, as if one were basking in the spring breeze.

Simply feeling this… presence made Miss White Fox sharply aware of something unusual.

“Hmm? This feeling… Sethlin, have you become stronger? No, it should be described as… has your ?Life? divine power evolved?”

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The palm-sized, jade-green statue floated quietly in the air, with the manifested figure of the Goddess of Life standing fully formed on the floor, her features clear and lifelike.

“Hehe, your perception is as sharp as ever, Violet… Oh, I forgot, I should be calling you Dawn now, right? That mask of yours is quite intriguing. If we met without me knowing anything about you, I might have really mistaken you for someone entirely different.”

The goddess paused, glancing at the pink-haired little girl beside the Miss White Fox, who was still staring at her in confusion, cautiously observing her.

With Sethlin’s sharp vision, she could easily discern Eudora’s true race. In fact, through Theresa’s eyes, she likely already knew the full story of the situation.

“Hmm… Is it alright to talk about these matters in front of a child? This kind of conversation might be too early for her. Sometimes, knowing too many secrets isn’t a good thing.”

“Huh?”

Little Eudora, being directly addressed, froze for a moment, her face visibly filled with anxiety. She quickly put down her half-finished warm tea, neatly placing her hands on her lap, and timidly looked up.

“Um… Is Sister Fox discussing something very important? It’s an adult secret, right? Eudora understands. I-I’ll go wait outside…”

Wow, what a well-behaved and considerate little one! People do say that hardship makes children grow up faster, and it really seems true…

Violet, inwardly touched by Eudora’s thoughtfulness, quickly stopped the little girl from getting up.

“No, no, there’s no need for that, Eudora. You’re such a good girl, we wouldn’t kick you out. Just rest for a bit, alright?”

As if to comfort her, the Miss White Fox gently extended a slender, fair hand, softly stroking the little girl’s pink hair. Feeling the warmth of Eudora’s skin and the faint trace of magic passing through her palm, the anxiety in Eudora’s eyes slowly faded, and naturally, her eyelids began to droop.

“Mm… Eudora will be good… please… don’t leave me behind again… *sigh*…”

The little girl’s soft body curled up in Miss White Fox’s arms, and soon, she began to emit soft, steady breaths as she comfortably fell asleep.

“It seems that deep down, she’s actually very anxious,” remarked the Goddess.

Hearing this, Theresa opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something instinctively. However, perhaps due to her position or some concerns, she ultimately remained silent, leaving the Miss White Fox to speak in her stead.

“For a child whose mind hasn’t fully matured yet, Eudora is already very strong. She’s been through so much recently.”

As the priestess gently brushed her hand over the little girl’s smooth forehead, sending her into an even deeper, more peaceful sleep, the holographic figure of the Goddess of Life smiled and nodded slightly.

“This child’s situation is indeed quite unique. From a conventional perspective, a life like hers shouldn’t have been naturally born. I think her existence might be closely tied to some of the current circumstances in this country.”

“Yes, I thought the same. But the details still need further investigation, so we’ll leave that for now.”

“Indeed, I trust you have your plans~”

With a casual wave of her hand, Sethlin spread a blue-green light throughout the entire room, and then she dropped a surprising statement.

“One thing I can confirm is that the divine power of ?Life? I possess has indeed been strengthening at a remarkable rate recently. I’m pretty sure it won’t be long before I can reclaim my position as one of the Main Gods of Order.”