Chapter 367 - 367: Aftermath of the Battle at the New Headquarters part 4 (2/2)
”Stomach? Okay?” [Zin]
”It's fine. It's just metaphorical” [Seo Ah]
”Do your best!” [Alicia]
”We will be waiting for you at the audience seat” [Kanji]
”Oh boy, both Zerolith and Seo Ah dream of leading a prayer in this country are coming true, maybe a little too fast for their own comfortness” [Mara]
”But this is the only chance that I might get, so wish me luck” [Zerolith]
”Good luck!” [Kara]
”Break your leg!” [Charlotte]
”Leg? Okay?” [Zin]
”Haha, I'm fine Zin” [Zerolith]
”Again, it's just metaphorical” [Eternal Wind]
After regaining my strength, I was asked by the follower to perform and lead a prayer of gratefulness meant for Goddess Achalasia for helping us survive one of the many crisis of the country. It's no small task as I have to convey each and every single one of their feeling toward Goddess Achalasia
As someone that can communicate with the goddess directly, no, even without this power, I'm sure the goddess already know, but showing her appreciation for what she bestowed upon us is a way for us mortal to show our gratitude
Thing is, I think all of them actually did more than I am this time around, and as such, I think giving Seo Ah and Zerolith the chance to lead the prayer will be a wiser choice. Plus, as their teacher, I'm more than happy to guide them in this event. Simply watching from afar and hoping for it wouldn't really be nice, which is why, this sudden surprise decision of mine (approved by Saint Louis) greatly shake those two up. If possible, I wanted to give them more time to prepare, but sometimes, like Alice said, a surprise test to your student is a must
(Plus, even if they couldn't correctly perform all the step and pronunciation, it's fine) [Rumia]
I'm sure, this is the type of situation where one would be under a lot of pressure and most will melt or freeze away, but for the two of them, they will overcome it, and with how much they have grown, their prayer will be more sincere and they can convey the feeling of the follower better, even if it mean slightly adjusting the prayer chant and action.
”They're starting” [Rean]
”They look perfect” [Elise]
””Agree”” [Lara, Nara]
”Though it's pretty obvious how nervous they are” [Karon]
”Their knees won't stop shaking aren't they” [Singa]
”I wanted to tease them a little, but it will definitely be a bad call here” [Savel]
”True. Let just appreciate this moment. It's an important moments for them” [Seraph]
”Coming from you, it's strange, but then again, you're a bard, so you of all people know not to steal or destroy someone spotlight” [Alaric]
”Shh! Quiet” [Jacks]
”Gahgahgah! He's right you know” [Gilbert]
”The same applies to you guild master” [Kana]
”My bad. My bad” [Gilbert]
As the masses continue, one by one, their hand reach out to their chest, and reach it out to the goddess statue in front of them, all the while Zerolith and Seo Ah keep performing their prayers. It's a good thing they calm down a little, but given how significant the event is for them, they are still shaking up
(But I'm proud of you two. No, not just the two of you, to all of you) [Rumia]
I'm glad that I am able to fight alongside the hero and their companions, not just as the saintess of the goddess, but also as their mentor, friend and family. Truly, I'm glad
(Dear Goddess, please, help us all) [Rumia]
(...) [Farhah]
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When the prayer event is over, Farhah approach me. I can feel her gaze all this while, in fact, among all of them, she's the one that constantly gazing her sight at me from the moment we met, and the reason being
”O Saintess Rumia, my rite as an Avery will soon take place. Please! Guide me as the favourite daughter of the goddess!” [Farhah]
She desperately bow and ask me for a favou