Chapter 147: You Should Pray Too! (2)
I was certain I must have misheard. The words the priest used to describe another clergyperson were far too vulgar.
Sure, on Earth, pastors and ministers have often engaged in unspeakable acts, but that’s Earth.
For a priest who seemed to have spent years devoted to their calling, to speak of a colleague in such a crass manner—it just didn’t add up.
"...Is it really appropriate for you to say such things?"
"Excuse me...?"
"Well, just now you mentioned... a, uh, well-endowed clergywoman...?"
Hearing my words, the priest widened his eyes in shock, waving his hands as if trying to dismiss an outrageous accusation.
"Brother? When did I say such a thing? All I mentioned was the lovely and angelic Saintess with her radiant, divine smile in the neighboring city!"
"...There it is again."
"Excuse me? Brother, it seems you might be having trouble with your hearing. I strongly recommend seeing a doctor as soon as possible."
Watching the priest’s flustered and indignant response, I couldn’t help but recall something. The countless people I’d seen acting unknowingly under hypnosis—manipulated by demons, fairy queens, or spirits.
The priest before me gave off a similar impression. As if he were being controlled somehow.