Not long after Renia left, a tiny winged sprite descended from the air.
She sniffed the bloody scent in the air, then shook her head as she observed her surroundings.
"Where is the being that shouted 'Divine Dragon's Tail Whip'? Has she already left?"
"No, I must find her. What if she really received the Dragon God's favor? This is my only way to survive right now!"
As the tiny sprite muttered to herself, she suddenly let out a dull "Ugh."
Upon closer inspection, her small body was covered in hideous wounds.
The feedback of pain, the exhaustion of her spirit, and the depletion of her magic made it impossible for her to continue.
In this state, she would definitely not be able to escape from that evil dragon!
She must, she must find a temporary refuge in this human settlement.
Humans would not tolerate an evil dragon attacking their homeland.
The tiny sprite flapped her wings again, flying from the forest into the air, her gaze scanning until she spotted the closest building.
The building had a clear church emblem at the top.
The tiny sprite fell into brief thought, then dove straight into the Star Church.
They say human nuns are a good bunch; let's hope so!
...Shiguan Town.
The twilight streets were bustling with people.
The air was filled with a mix of various scents, and the sounds of different conversations, mixed with the clatter of horse hooves and the rolling of carriage wheels, lingered in her ears.
It was lively; the town's atmosphere was like a prosperous market.
However, the Star Church, where Renia resided, felt more like a rural area located in the wilderness.
A large group of human-shaped outlines appeared in the three-dimensional "map" Renia had sketched in her mind.
Everything in her perception, whether environment or living beings, would have a corresponding shape appear.
Her state was actually not much different from a normal person's.
Similar to a severely nearsighted person without glasses?
Even though she couldn't distinguish people from animals or buildings beyond a few meters, she could still live a normal life.
Several conversations about Renia began near her, easily captured by her extraordinary hearing.
"No one dares to be a believer at the Star Church now, right?"
"Yeah, it was ransacked by demons, the church is broken, and it probably can't gather faith anymore."
"I was originally a follower of the goddess of stars... now I feel that the Life Church is more reassuring. I always feel like the blessings received there are much higher."
Tsk.
Those little bitches from the goddess of life.
Renia cursed under her breath.
Churches that worship different goddesses are in competition, and the Life Church is located in the center of Shiguan Town.
Before Sister Nia left and the Star Church declined, the Life Church was already a medium-sized church.
Now that it had lost its only competitor, becoming a large church was only a matter of time.
"Gentlemen," Renia stepped forward slightly, revealing a polite, fake smile:
"The Star Church has already been fully repaired, and there will be no more sudden demon attacks, so please rest assured.
The blessing ceremony will be personally performed by me for all of you.
Why don't you try believing in the goddess of stars?"
"Little Nun, we'll take a look when we have time."
"Yeah, when we have time, we'll go."
A few people refused Renia's invitation in a few words, aside from the "unfortunate" encounter of the demon attack.
Located on the edge of the west-central district of the town, people came and went, and going in and out of the city was simply not on the way to the Star Church.
However, the fact that it could still contend with the Life Church in such a location indirectly proved the excellent business capabilities of the former Star Church.
Now that it had declined and the Life Church was still in the center, the public's choice was naturally self-evident.
Renia maintained a gentle smile even as the presence of the gentlemen gradually faded into the distance.
To attract customers, a smile is cheap.
The believers she attracted could genuinely bring her tangible benefits.
Making money is not shameful.
The nun's habit of the Star Church exuded an inexplicable allure.
The overall design of the nun's habit was a bit more revealing than that of the Life Church.
Coupled with Renia's outstanding beauty and graceful figure, ever since she arrived on the streets of Shiguan Town, the gazes lingering on her were not few.
The slit design from the thigh root, the soft black stockings that fit her legs, and the silhouette outlined by the cinched jacket.
If it were in her previous life, it would definitely belong to a two-dimensional or even erotic style.
Outwardly, Renia had to maintain the composure and gentleness of a qualified nun.
Just looking at the faint smile that always appeared on her face gave one a feeling of peace and joy.
An extremely broad capacity for forgiveness, a unique affinity belonging to a nun.
Renia relied on the constantly refreshing building shapes in her mind, and according to her memory, she arrived at the familiar tavern entrance.
Bob's Tavern.
A... remarkably common tavern name, a must-experience part of virtual works in the otherworld of her previous life.
Approaching the tavern door, even before entering, she could feel the "heat" of human activity emanating from inside.
The boisterous sounds of conversation loudly entered her ears.
Renia's appearance did not disrupt the tavern's atmosphere, but she felt gazes far more intense than those on the street.
"Mr. Bob, 20 bottles of wheat beer."
Renia went straight to the counter and spoke to Bob, who was wiping glasses.
Bob, a tavern owner with a "big brother" type of affability, a former Adventurer, sturdy in build, with a neatly trimmed beard on his face.
His character image was something Renia had retrieved from her past memories.
Now, being blind, she naturally couldn't observe others' appearances.
Perhaps after so many years, Bob's appearance had already changed, but Renia's impression of him wouldn't change.
And indeed, Bob, aside from being a little older, was no different from before.
"Is it for a ritual again?" Bob began to prepare, asking casually.
"Yes," Renia replied.
"You've really worked hard." Bob looked at the exquisite, doll-like young woman in front of him, and a hint of pity arose in his heart.
Even after the demon attack, she still held onto the hope of survival.
Not only that, but she was also willing to spend money to buy wine to commemorate the deceased nuns and believers.
"This time, the wheat beer is on me!" Bob waved his hand grandly, saying so.
Renia immediately showed an "overwhelmed with favor" expression: "Really? But Mr. Bob, you already..."
"Don't say such things. I can't bear to see a church fall."
"Thank you so much for your generosity."
Being alone was much more effective than expected.
Actually, was it the nun's identity that was effective?
Renia no longer dwelled on what identity was effective, instead sighing with emotion at Bob's kindness.
"Hey, Little Nun, do you need us to help carry them back?"
"Yeah, yeah, just lift your nun's habit and show us your legs!"
"Little Nun's legs are really great."
The Adventurers gathered nearby spoke some slightly vulgar words, which might have greatly troubled a proper young girl in her developmental stage.
But these straightforward dirty jokes... no, these straightforward crude remarks, Renia handled with ease.
"No need to trouble you Adventurer gentlemen. Blaspheming a nun with words is not a good thing. I hope you all can restrain yourselves a little."
Renia responded to their words softly with a calm and gentle smile, ignoring their fiery gazes.
Old men always have a bit more... direct behavior.
But wasn't Renia also part of this group?
Physically or verbally molesting a nun was indeed an inappropriate act, but the nun herself didn't mind and would respond to their words, greatly increasing the old men's favorability.
It was shameful to admit, but ninety percent of the new believers were Adventurer old men who came for her.
Anyway, when they went out adventuring, they needed to go to a church for a blessing and peace of mind.
They preferred a young, easy-to-talk-to, and agreeable nun.
"Hey, hey, hey, you perverted old men, can you stop harassing the Little Nun?"
A youthful girl spoke righteously, her skin a healthy tan, a working scarf wrapped around her chest.
She held an empty, large wooden cup for wine and unceremoniously retorted to the Adventurers in the tavern.
This kind of harmless attack had no destructive power against the outgoing Adventurers who came to the tavern for a drink; instead, it served to slightly increase their favorability.
"Yeah, yeah, she's talking about you, restrain yourself."
"She's talking about you, you pervert."
Several men elbowed each other, joking amongst themselves.
"She already has the demeanor of a Great Nun!"
"Keep it up, Little Nun."
Several older men praised her with these words.
"So perverted... Should we go to the pleasure house today and order a nun roleplay again?"
"I agree."
These were the hushed conversations of several Adventurers who had just returned to town after a long absence, but they couldn't escape Renia's super perception.
"Our Adventurer group will be going out for a quest in a couple of days. We'll entrust the blessing to you, Little Nun."
Hearing this, Renia immediately turned her head towards the source of the sound, a big smile spreading across her face:
"Alright, I will prepare the best blessing I can perform for all of you."
See? Casual flattery from a female identity is effective.
As for the best blessing? Just teasing the old men.
Renia wouldn't bother herself with a mere formality.
"Are you alright, Sister Nia?"
The one who had spoken up for her earlier was a girl nearing adulthood named Hiren.
As for her last name... Renia couldn't quite remember. Was it Hiren Bob?
"I'm fine. They didn't mean any harm, just joking." Renia looked at the girl in her perception and gently stroked her head:
"But thank you for your help, Hiren."
Hiren tilted her head back, smiling broadly: "It's nothing, as long as I could help you. I'll give those old men a good scolding for Sister Nia."
"Hey, hey, hey, we're still here," an Adventurer responded.
"That's why I'm saying it while you're here!" Hiren put down her wooden wine cup and raised her fist.
Renia watched this scene, smiling without a word.
Youth, how wonderful.