The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch-Chapter 140 - News Once Seen in the Simulation (2/3)

“I understand.” Ciel nodded, agreeing, “I will save money.”

After finishing the meal, Ciel tidied up her clothes and appearance, then went out with Avena.

Avena still had some time now, so she could accompany Ciel for a while longer.

As the two walked side by side towards the Church of the Savior Goddess, Avena seemed to want to find a topic, so she asked, “What are you going to the Church of the Savior Goddess for?”

“Donate some money.” Ciel said.

Whether in reality or simulation, Ciel had scammed the Church of the Savior Goddess too many times. After all, this is a world with transcendent abilities; Ciel wouldn’t be surprised if gods truly existed.

To avoid suffering the “Goddess’s” divine punishment or condemnation, Ciel still planned to donate some, consider it buying peace of mind.

After all, there might be many occasions to scam the Church of the Savior Goddess in the future.

After passing through North-South Stone Street, Ciel and Avena stood at the church entrance. However, Avena stopped at the steps, letting Ciel enter alone.

After all, Avena’s identity was special. To avoid causing misunderstandings, she wouldn’t enter together with Ciel.

And Ciel didn’t linger long after entering the Clock Tower Church. After stuffing two large 10-pound banknotes into the donation box, she bowed towards the statue of the deity, silently chanting “Sorry for offending before” in her heart.

After doing all this, Ciel turned around preparing to leave, but soon, she heard a somewhat familiar voice from behind.

“Only if your heart is pious enough, child, might the Goddess bless you.”

Hearing this gentle voice, Ciel turned her head and, sure enough, saw a familiar silver-haired figure.

High Priestess Uris.

At this moment, there was no one else in the church. High Priestess Uris sat alone on a pew, smilingly looking towards Ciel. Hearing Ciel’s footsteps stop, she continued, “Does this believer have something on her mind?”

“Sorry, I’m not a believer.” Ciel shook her head.

This was her first contact with High Priestess Uris in reality. They had interacted many times in simulations, and she had helped herself quite a bit.

“Hm?” Uris was slightly stunned, asking curiously, “Heard the sound just now... Did you insert two banknotes? 10 pounds?”

“20 pounds.” Knowing lies wouldn’t deceive Uris, Ciel directly told the truth.

“You are too wealthy...” Uris’s small mouth opened slightly, seeming somewhat surprised.

People donating so much at once might be common in other churches, but truly rare in the Church of the Savior Goddess.

After all, other churches basically had some connections with wealthy merchants and nobles. Among their believers were also many nobles and wealthy merchants, so donations were naturally not lacking.

But the Church of the Savior Goddess basically did things that offended nobles and wealthy merchants. Their main believers were mostly farmers and workers with little money. The money donated by one parish wasn’t even enough for the church in that parish to distribute relief food.

This was also the main reason why attendants of the Church of the Savior Goddess quickly went bankrupt after becoming “Ascetics.” All money was donated to their own church, and they had to constantly take on other jobs to subsidize the church.

It was only thanks to the past grandeur of the Church of the Savior Goddess that they managed to sustain until now; otherwise, the Holy See would have long been unable to make ends meet.

Therefore, upon encountering such a rare “developable” potential believer donating such a large sum at once, Uris had the thought of converting her.

“If you don’t mind, you can come with me to the private prayer room. I can lead you through a prayer, letting the Goddess also hear your wishes.” Uris showed a friendly smile, simultaneously extending her right hand towards Ciel.

“Don’t worry, the private prayer room only has us two girls, no one will disturb.” Seeming to dispel Ciel’s doubts, Uris explained.

Her explanation would have been fine, but explaining made Ciel remember the time she was taken to the private prayer room and tricked into having her face pinched for a whole evening.

The corner of Ciel’s mouth twitched. She said, “No thanks, I have very important things to do later, no time.”

“Is that so... Wish you success in your matters, may the Goddess protect you.” Hearing Ciel’s words, Uris didn’t insist further, just said a few auspicious words, then watched Ciel leave.

However, just after Ciel’s footsteps faded away, a slightly puzzled expression appeared on Uris’s face.

Strange... why did that child’s tone sound slightly resentful just now? As if I did something to her.

Do I know her?

However, Uris remembered the young woman’s voice and scent. If encountered next time, she could recognize her directly.

Unsure if it was Uris’s illusion, she always felt the young woman just now... seemed mentally unstable.

Uris put away her thoughts, didn’t take these things too seriously. Just as she stood up and walked into the side corridor, a figure blocked her path.

“Lord Bishop.” Uris lowered her head slightly, addressing respectfully.

“There is a top emergency.” Before Uris, the figure completely shrouded in white robes and a white mask spoke emotionlessly, “We need to return to the Holy See.”

Top emergency?

Uris was slightly stunned for a moment.

She had never heard this term before, but it wasn’t hard to guess the danger involved.

“Yes, Lord Bishop, I will immediately arrange the handover work.” Uris replied.

“No need, leave directly, with me.” The white-masked bishop slowly spoke, his plain tone carrying an undeniable command.

Uris, who originally wanted to take advantage of the handover work to remind her sister to be careful recently, had no choice but to nod, follow this bishop towards the back door, and board the carriage returning to the Holy See.