Chapter 106 : I, Avril, Have Become a Divine Blessed?
Chapter 106: I, Avril, Have Become a Divine Blessed?
Well then.
It was indeed the perfect moment for Lynn to bestow upon the person before him the title of 【Divine Blessed】.
Buzz—
Inside the church.
The once gentle light that flowed through the hall suddenly turned fierce and concentrated.
Before the altar, above the ancient Angel Statue—
The void began to twist and tremble.
A point of ultimate brilliance flared, then expanded swiftly.
Finally—
A majestic, sacred figure materialized in solid form.
It was no longer the familiar four-winged appearance known to all—
But the supreme form with sixteen radiant wings unfurled in full glory!
Each divine wing—
Seemed to be woven from liquid gold.
At the edges flowed searing, pure Holy Flame,
illuminating the entire church as though the Kingdom of God had descended.
The visage of the apparition—
remained shrouded within boundless radiance.
Unseeable.
One could only feel a presence overlooking all things,
an ultimate will of compassion and majesty coexisting!
Since that time at Lemon Port, when he had manifested the form of the Archangel Michael,
and achieved astonishing results—
Lynn had decided to adopt this far more impactful appearance as his standard~!
Just days ago, when he officially granted Liz the status of 【Divine Blessed】,
he had also appeared in the same manner.
Such a striking change was, of course, noticed by the believers.
But under Liz’s devout interpretation,
it became “proof that Lord Angel’s power had further recovered and returned to its original form.”
That, in turn, only deepened their fervent faith~!
For this spontaneous, self-justifying explanation that worked entirely in his favor—
Lynn was more than happy to let it be, never once thinking to correct it.
The imaginative zeal of a fanatic was, at times, incredibly convenient indeed.
——
Avril had just finished her prayer.
Long, curled lashes still glistened with tears that had yet to dry.
Just as she was about to rise—
a pillar of irresistibly warm light descended and enveloped her entire being.
She froze for a moment, instinctively lifting her head.
What she saw was that radiant sixteen-winged angelic figure,
suspended above the altar, emanating overwhelming divine might!
“L-Lord Angel… has descended?”
Her violet eyes—
widened in sheer astonishment.
Avril’s delicate body trembled; her breath nearly ceased.
She had never imagined—
that her very first prayer within the Sanctuary would directly summon a divine manifestation!
Before she could think further—
a calm, ancient, and towering voice, as if echoing from the very origin of the world,
resounded thunderously within her soul.
【Avril Hernandez.】
【Thy devotion, I have witnessed.】
【Thy pursuit of light is as pure as crystal.】
【Thy knowledge may serve as a blade; thy heart may serve as a vessel.】
【Thus, I grant thee the title of ‘Divine Blessed,’ and bestow upon thee the path of the Holy Light Magician.】
【With this grace, purge corruption, spread hope, guard this Sanctuary, and extend the road of light.】
As the divine voice faded—
a torrent of knowledge surged through Avril’s mind.
Comprehension of the essence of Holy Light, the profound structures of divine arts, the intricate principles of energy guidance—
an ocean of wisdom vast as the starry sky—
imprinted itself into the depths of her soul, gently yet irresistibly.
She felt the magic within her body—
being assimilated and elevated by a force far more sacred and pure.
The elemental energy that once required complex incantations and precise mental control—
now obeyed her will as naturally as moving an arm!
With but a thought, the gentle Holy Light flowed freely!
This—this was the power of a Holy Light Magician?
No need to beseech the elements.
No need to construct complex magical models.
Power born from faith within, resonating with the law of Light!
So natural! So powerful!
“And I… I’ve become a Divine Blessed?!”
A wave of immense honor struck Avril’s heart,
making her nearly faint.
It was only her first day in Holy Light Town!
Her very first prayer—had earned her such a divine blessing?
This far exceeded her boldest dreams!!
After the shock—
came a surge of overwhelming gratitude, trembling joy,
and soon after, a heavy sense of responsibility and humble awe.
How could she, of all people, be worthy of such immense grace?
But in that sacred moment—
words were meaningless.
Avril lowered herself deeply,
pressing her forehead gently against the stone floor.
With all her strength, in the humblest posture, she responded:
“Most High Lord Angel!”
“Your humble servant Avril obeys the divine decree!”
“This body and soul are vessels of Holy Light; this life and eternity shall serve the path of Light!”
“I shall devote all that I’ve learned, all my fervor, to fulfill Your will—purifying the filth of the world, guarding the glory of the Sanctuary!”
The pillar of light slowly converged, merging into her body.
Avril rose gradually.
Her aura had subtly transformed.
The deliberate grace and distant poise once belonging to a magician—
was replaced by a calm, serene, and sacred presence radiating from within.
In the depths of her eyes—
golden halos shimmered, wise and profound.
Avril raised one hand, her mind gently stirring.
A strand of pure Holy Light gathered at her fingertips.
In an instant—
it took the form of a complex, mysterious Latin sacred sigil, radiating warm, potent energy.
This was no magical trick, but true Divine Art!
“What a wondrous power…”
Avril murmured softly.
She could feel her inner strength resonating deeply with the Holy Light permeating the church.
An unseen bond—
linked her to this Sanctuary, and to that Most High Lord Angel.
So long as she stood beneath the blessing of Light—
her power seemed endless!
“Praise be to Lord Angel!”
At that moment—
the believers and nuns behind her finally dared to lift their heads.
They bowed deeply before the Angel Statue where the miracle had appeared, reverent beyond words.
As for Avril, who had received the divine title—
they felt only sincere admiration, not jealousy.
One by one, they offered heartfelt blessings.
This allowed Avril to truly feel the unity Sister Liz had once described,
and she returned each gesture with deep gratitude.
After staying in the church for a while longer,
and becoming slightly familiar with the use of Holy Light power—
Avril finally left the Sanctuary with a clear purpose in mind.
She kept firmly in heart—
the mission Lord Angel had given her before departing.
Once the town’s affairs were settled,
she must visit Lemon Port, now deemed a forbidden zone by humankind!
“I heard something terrible happened there about a month ago,”
“which turned the Empire’s port of Lemon Port into a nest of undead insects…”
“So Lord Angel’s intention—”
“is for me to purify that evil lair and restore Lemon Port to human hands?”
Avril pondered solemnly.
No matter what—
she had to resolve the Iron Mine Worm issue quickly,
so that she could fulfill Lord Angel’s divine command!