[‘The Scales that Judge Souls’ is satisfied with the handsome man’s cuteness.]

Honestly, I felt the same way, so I decided to let it go.

It seemed like he was trying to create a date atmosphere at a rare dinner for the two of us.

“Huh, I should have worn something prettier.”

“You’re still pretty.”

“Want to be prettier? Just wait. A leather harness and a Shinseong-gyeong ceremonial dress together.......”

“That, that!”

What was so urgent? Tesilid suddenly grabbed my wrist.

“Terry?”

He washed his face with his free hand and let out a small sigh or groan between his lips. His already attractive low-mid tones seemed to have a fatal effect.

I swallowed dry saliva without realizing it. When I felt the warmth of my wrist that was being grabbed, he appealed in a voice that seemed to be suppressing something.

“......It’s too much. Please, just stay like this.”

“.......”

Two questions arose here.

What is too much?

And why did the cabin suddenly get hotter?

“Are you hungry? Should we eat?”

“Yeah, kid.......”

We sat down at the table.

Fortunately or unfortunately, the awkwardness and awkwardness that had been there before us were quickly washed away when we had food in front of us.

The table decorated with flowers and candles created a rather romantic atmosphere, and the food that was laid out was both pretty to look at and delicious.

However, there was one thing that was lacking, so we talked about it while we quenched our thirst with drinks.

“It’s too bad it’s not that wine.”

“That’s right. That was really delicious.”

‘That wine’ meant the ‘highest-quality wine for ceremonies’ that we received as a reward for completing the 6th stage of the Unryong Cult’s mission.

A wine from the divine realm made from grapes from Eden Farm. It was for ceremonial purposes, but it tasted good.

It was a special wine of the divine realm, so it didn’t even make it into a picnic basket.

Right now, I was drinking other wines in the ‘Chalice of Ritual’ to greatly enhance the flavor of the alcohol, but it was incomparable to the experience of the Eden Farm vineyard unfolding on my tongue.

What can I do? I’ll just have to be satisfied with what I have.

“The spirit told me to stop ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) drinking that wine because it’s for ceremonial purposes.”

They were eating while putting food on each other’s plates, telling each other to try this food and that food.

Tesilid showed interest in the ‘Chalice of Ritual’ that took up one side of the table. The large golden wine cup with dazzling jewels was enough to steal their attention.

“Hey, I’ve been curious for a while, but what’s the name of this artifact?”

“What do you think it is?”

“Hmm.... A wine lover’s cup?”

“No. It’s the Chalice of Ritual.”

“......was it a communion?”

When the holy knight asked back so surprised, it seemed like I had blasphemed.

I explained the story behind this artifact.

“This is a communication artifact that Unryung-nim bought when he temporarily blocked me......no, when he was a little angry at me.”

“What happened with Unryung-nim?”

“It was when I went to the Holy Palace with the Chanyoung Knights. It wasn’t as bad as when you were falsely accused and dragged into the interrogation room, but I also had some really frustrating experiences. I was a low-level priest in this corrupt sect, so I was so upset that I told him I would become a saint. But Unryung-nim was really hurt because I was putting my name on someone else’s sect as a saint.”

“If you think about it, it was really an act of apostasy......but I guess it can’t be helped if you want to avoid being interrogated.”

“That’s why I told you. That artifact helped me communicate with Unryung back then. Since then, I haven’t used it, so I’m only using the additional functions.”

By the way, special effects are added starting from level 5. Level 5 effects purify the drink of toxicity, and level 6 effects enhance the flavor of alcohol.

“It’s quite practical.”

At that moment, Tesilid stopped chewing his food and thought for a moment.

“The Holy Grail of Rituals.......”

While he was looking at the serious handsome man’s face, he asked an interesting question.

“Hey, what happens if you pour ritual wine into the Holy Grail of Rituals?”

One is an artifact purchased directly from the divine realm. The other is a non-commercial sacred drink bestowed by the gods.

The result of combining the two sacred substances with the word ‘rituals’ in their name will definitely be extraordinary.

“Probably incredibly.......”

Tesilid and I raised our heads as if we had made a promise and met each other’s eyes. We read excitement in each other’s eyes.

“The wine will taste good, right?”

“Right?”

If we pour that great Eden Farm wine into the sacrificial chalice and bring about the 6-power effect, it might taste heavenly beyond heaven.

Ha, just one sip?

Since the spirit is also away, just one sip? Huh?!

[‘The Scales that Judge Souls’ says that he will watch over us.]

[‘The Creative Economy Manager’ watches with interest.]

The gods’ instigation gave me courage. I took out the sacrificial wine solemnly.

“Let’s just taste it, Terry.”

“Will you be satisfied with just a taste?”

“Yes!”

“Hmm, yes.”

Since I might pour the wine and pour it all out, I decided to ask Tesilid, who has strong self-control, for help.

I held the sacrificial chalice, and Tesilid lifted the wine bottle and tilted the spout slightly.

Gulp.

“Isn’t that too little? Is it really just one sip?”

“Hey, drink it all.”

“Why? You should taste it too.”

“It’s okay.”

Tesilid put down the wine bottle and smiled gently at me.

“I’ll drink what’s left.”

“There won’t be any left...?”

“There will be. Just enough to taste it.”

His confident words somehow felt meaningful. Indeed, my intuition was soon proven right.

[‘The Scales that Judge Souls’ is dying of joy, saying that you don’t have to drink it yourself to taste it.]

[‘The Eyes that Watch Over the Chaos of All Creation’ is annoyed at how he has hidden his desires until now.]

[‘The Cynical Man Who Adjusts Balance’ comments that he didn’t eat the Seven Thousand Years in vain.]

... ... That’s what he meant!

He had such a great plan!

My face felt slightly hot.

“Drink it quickly, child.”

The low throaty sound he made while swallowing his laughter tickled my ears. I pretended not to care.

“......I think speed is important if you want to taste it after I drink it. Before the flavor and aroma disappear...... ahem, you have to come next to me.”

“I guess so.”

Tesilid didn’t refuse, but pulled a chair and came closer to me. My shoulders were pressed against his.

Okay, ready.

Let's go!

I held the Holy Grail tightly with both hands. And just as I was about to pull it towards my mouth.

"Huh?"

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, something strange happened inside the Holy Grail.

The wine that was filled in a short space of time began to spin faster and faster. It was as if a small typhoon was swirling around the world inside the Holy Grail.

'What, is this strange? Usually, it just flashes light for a moment and that's it?'

That was the moment of panic.

Paaaaat!

"Huh?"

"Ai!"

A whirlwind of wine burst out of the Holy Grail. At the same time that Tesilid urgently hugged me as if to protect me, a tidal wave of sweet Edenic wine swept over us.

My mind soon evaporated like alcohol.

✠

At the same time.

A beautiful flower garden with tens of thousands of flowers in full bloom. Two female spirits are sitting across from each other and having tea time in a place called the ‘Hall of the Saints of the Unryeonggyo Church.’

One of them is none other than Agnes Azlit. The other is Lucrezia Delores, a saint who was converted to the Unryeonggyo Church 200 years ago on the condition of establishing the ‘Church of Saint Lucrezia.’

<You’ve been coming here a lot lately, Saint Agnes.>

<Yes, Saint Lucrezia. There have been many situations where I had to be tactful and avoid them.>

<You’re a kind person. Your Holiness and the owner of the Holy Sword should know Saint Agnes’s feelings.>

<That’s right. Anyway, I’m going to stay out tonight just in case.>

<You mean those two... ... ?>

<Yes. Right now.>

<Oh, oh, oh.>

The two spirits smiled silently. In reality, the 'two' in question were facing an emergency situation that was completely different from what they thought.

<Anyway, Saint Lucrezia, come play with me.>

<Okay. Let's have fun together, Saint Agnes.>

After a while.

Kwaaaaang! Kwakwang! Pwung!

A loud noise echoed through the adults' battlefield.

<It's so annoying to be stuck between such a passionate couple!>

<It's okay! We can have a great time together!>

<Yes! I'll go back, Saint Lucrezia!>

<Come in, come in!>

The blonde knight's sword and the blonde middle-aged priest's fist clashed endlessly.

✠

"Hey, wake up. Hey."

"......!"

I opened my eyes wide as if I was waking up from a light sleep when I heard Tesilid’s voice. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

The short, interrupted memories were quickly connected, so the process of understanding the situation of being swept up in the Holy Grail’s wine whirlwind was over in a second.

So what should I do now... ... .

“Terry, are you okay?”

“Are you okay? Hey, you?”

“I’m okay too.”

Confirming each other’s safety and... ... .

“But where is this place?”

Figuring out an unfamiliar place.

I dusted off my clothes, got up, and looked around.

It was a space like a pure white space. All I could vaguely see were the huge marble pillars standing at a certain distance.

My gaze naturally groped up toward the top of the pillars. Even if I bent my head back until my neck hurt, I couldn’t see the end.

Was it because of the overwhelming feeling created by the huge scale? Perhaps these pillars were not just supporting the ceiling, but the vast sky itself.

‘Ah, this is not the time.’

Coming to my senses, I turned on the system map. However.

[<Map> Unknown]

It was marked as an unknown area and no information was output. This had never happened even when I entered the Chaos Tomb.

As soon as I realized that I could no longer rely on the system, my five senses began to work busily.

Only then did I sense that the air in this pure white space was mixed with an extraordinary energy. I instinctively carefully held my breath.

“Ai.”

When I turned around at the soft voice, Tesilid was staring straight ahead. As I aligned my gaze with his, I began to recognize the scenery.

A long staircase stretched out in front of us. However, it was not for climbing the floors. It was just part of the platform that supported the magnificent chair.

‘A throne? ... ... No, no.’

I had a feeling. That wasn’t a throne or anything.

‘A divine throne.’

It was the moment of recognition. A being emerged from the empty chair.

As if it had been there from the beginning.