The Villains I Taught Became Heroes

12 – Such Thoughts – 2

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“They want me to make holy water?”

Since it had been a long time since they last met, she wanted to have a drink, but she couldn’t go to a bar with the child she brought along because of work.

So, sticking close to Serin, who was investigating, she spoke, and Serin just looked at her with a puzzled expression.

“There’s a church here too. Can’t you buy holy water there, like the usual kind?”

“The holy water I need is not some mass-produced product you can buy there.”

Yeah. The holy water that went into the remedy she had to make contained a significant amount of divine power.

Real holy water that could only be made with several days of meticulous dedication by most priests.

Serin frowned, contemplating, and then raised her head.

“I might consider it if I had some free time, but right now, I came here to work.”

“Got it. Who said you came for sightseeing?”

I expected such a conversation.

I took the insignia of the cult from my pocket.

Selin’s expression changed when she saw it.

“That…!!”

“I’ll give you this.”

“Mm…”

Conflict arises!

Good. Just a little more provocation here.

“And I’ll help with the investigation.”

“…Really?”

She’s come around.

With narrowed eyes, Selin hesitated before extending her hand.

As I placed the insignia on her white hand, she tucked it into her bosom and led me away.

“Father Lualon.”

Father Lualon.

A middle-aged priest and the head priest of the church within the territory.

Even though he had a face, he politely nodded to Selin, who was with me.

“Haha. Isn’t it Father Selin? Have you found anything?”

“Whether it’s considered a discovery or not… this friend gave me this.”

“That is… the insignia of the cult, isn’t it?”

“Yes. With this, we should be able to find the secret base of the cult… so I think I’ll have to concentrate on investigating this for a while.”

And focus on making holy water too.

Father Lualon seemed troubled by Selin’s response.

Well, who would be happy to hear that a priest from the central authority is neglecting the investigation and concentrating on other matters?

“Instead of that… I’d like to leave my duties to Ihyeon.”

“Father Ihyeon? Hmm… but isn’t Father Ihyeon busy? He’s so busy that he can’t even attend Mass on Sundays.”

Selin’s sharp gaze turned to me.

Well, if someone is busy, they might skip Mass and things like that.

“Even if my construction work is in shambles and I have to skip Mass, I’m not so busy as to leave the cult that practices human sacrifice unattended. Although I haven’t been baptized yet, I maintain a good relationship with the church. We can’t just overlook this incident.”

“Hmm, if you truly think that way, there’s nothing more to add. Well, the master seems to have exerted considerable effort in resolving this matter… I understand.”

As Lwalon entered to write the documents, Serin lightly tapped my chest.

Her slightly raised eyebrows made her gaze even sharper.

“Do well.”

“Don’t worry.”

It’s nothing compared to the task of raising disciples.

After completing the investigation into the traces of the cult along with the church, I returned to the Eastern Summit.

As I headed towards my residence, I saw Sowol waiting.

“What’s the matter?”

“You’re late. Did you untie the knot with Priest Serin and return?”

I felt an unknown pressure from Sowol’s smiling face as she tilted her head.

She’s making noises like a fox.

“I’ve been working until now.”

“Huh? What kind of work…?”

“An investigation into the cult. Lwalon Priest gave me a hard time. Will you join me for a cup of tea?”

“Uh, sure.”

Sowol, looking puzzled, took a sip of the tea she poured while I sighed.

Now, shall we organize what we investigated today?

The current findings suggest that the cult is trying to establish a presence here.

Especially focusing on spreading the teachings of the cult around the back alleys to create confusion in the territory.

But why?

Although the Eastern Summit is dominated by a massive upper echelon, this territory is nothing special.

Of course, there’s a good route leading to the nearby metropolis, but that’s about it.

However, why would the cult insist on establishing a presence here?

“Master?”

I looked at Sowol. Was it because of my gaze? Sowol, tilting her head, stared straight at me with a smile.

If there’s one reason, it could be related to Sowol.

In the game, Sowol was part of the cult.

Perhaps they are trying to pull her into the cult to utilize her abundant talents.

Once again, they might be trying to involve the next Eastern Supreme Leader in their sect to utilize their resources.

Hmm. Then again, they could be attempting to assassinate Sojoongyang within the social circle.

If Sojoongyang is present, no matter how hard they try to lure Sowol into the social circle, they won’t be able to use the Eastern Supreme Leader.

…Huh? Wait a moment.

Isn’t it the social circle that killed Sojoongyang in the game?

Certainly, in the game, it was revealed that Sojoongyang was assassinated. However, the mastermind behind it and the reasons were not disclosed.

If that is true, then Sowol was merely being used by the social circle…

“Why do you look at it as if it’s something pitiful?”

“Just because. It’s pretty.”

“Sigh. Anyway, why are you investigating the social circle, Master?”

“I’m helping Serin.”

“Why?”

“I have a favor to ask her.”

“What kind of favor did you ask…”

“It’s something like that. But more importantly, I’ll be busy starting tomorrow, so I won’t be able to oversee your training.”

“…What? But…”

“It’s just for a few days, so don’t make a big deal out of it. Instead, I’ll give you some homework. Get up. I’ll give it to you now.”

Ah, she seems annoyed. Judging by the slightly puffed-up cheeks, it seems she’s not pleased with my words.

But what can I do? Investigating the social circle thoroughly is a priority.

Lifting the sulking Sowol with a firm grip, I grasped the wooden sword.

Although she had a chubby face, she didn’t let go of the wooden sword.

Gazing at her lightly poised stance, I performed a horse-riding stance and slowly lowered the sword after assuming the basic posture.

“What I’m going to teach you from now on is the swordsmanship you ultimately need to learn. The technique is called Moonlight Sword.”

“…Could it be the one from back then?”

“Yes. The swordsmanship you imitated. It consists of four forms, so learn them well.”

“But the swordsmanship you demonstrated back then…”

“It’s an adaptation. Moonlight Sword consists of four primary forms, but if you consider related forms like Heocho and Byeoncho, it can be divided into more forms. Now that you’ve learned how to control magic, you should be able to use forms more actively.”

After placing her in front of me, I raised the lowered sword. The hesitant Sowol began to follow my lead.

“Here, emit magic from here. Slowly, but without stopping. Moonlight Sword is a sword that resembles moonlight. To create it, you need to continuously channel magic.”

I slowly taught Sowol how to use magic.

She hesitated for a moment, but perhaps because she knew how to manipulate magic, she managed to manifest the first form of the Moonlight Sword.

“This is the first form of the Moonlight Sword. Moonlight Wave.”

In the game, it was a ranged attack that hit all enemies in the front.

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The damage was not bad, and if used properly, it could blind the enemies for a short period.

However, the Moonlight Wave that Sowol unleashed was still in the practice stage, and the light was dim and lacking.

But it’s okay. With Sowol’s talent, she would surely master the Moonlight Wave.

“Not easy, right? Maintaining magic continuously is the most important. Train your magic power diligently. I taught you how to do it, right?”

“Yes. Meditate and continue the breathing technique to absorb the natural magic.”

“That’s right. It’s crucial, so don’t skip a single day.”

“Understood.”

Seeing her nodding seriously, it seemed that the previous confusion had completely disappeared.

Now, she could move freely for a few days while meditating to enhance her magic.

“But, Master.”

“Yes?”

“What is your taste in women, Master?”

Suddenly, my taste in women?

“Why do you want to know?”

“Just curious.”

Well, there was no harm in it.

Since there was nothing to hide, I just told her.

“A woman with wealth, beauty, tall stature, and a large chest.”

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“A woman with wealth, beauty, tall stature, and a large chest…”

After parting ways with Hyun and returning to her room to finish meditation, Sowol recalled what he had said earlier.

“Wealthy, but…”

The financial power of the Eastern Summit was definitely not small.

For Sowol, who was destined to inherit the Eastern Summit once her father retired, money was not a significant issue.

“As for beauty… well, I am pretty.”

The girl with pink hair, smiling in the mirror, looked beautiful even in her own eyes.

However, the next problem is…

Height. And chest.

“My height… will grow.”

If I consider my father, my height will surely grow. Yes. Then, it’s settled.

The remaining issue is the chest…

“My mother had a large chest.”

Thinking of my mother, who is still vivid in my memory and portrayed in pictures, I knew that my future would be bright.

Of course, I couldn’t let my guard down. Along with exercises to increase chest size that I learned from my close servant, Laila, I must eat well to ensure proper growth.

“It’s not like I want to become the empire’s favorite. But if I become their preference, will they focus more on teaching me? That’s all it is.”

Silently convincing herself, Sowol turned her gaze towards the mirror.

On the reflection within the mirror, a faint smile adorned the lips of a pink-haired girl.