For a whole year, Lilia has been undergoing training with high priest Leon. Following his suggestion, to manage her overflow of power, Lilia has been making holy water almost every day. It reached a point where it could fill half of the basement storage. The old church behind the mansion was also filled with it.

  Then, a week after Lilia turned 14, her power went out of control. It would be a disaster if Iris were not present there to suppress it at that time. And thanks to High Priest, no, Bishop Leon, rushing to cancel the aftereffect, we managed to hide it. It turned out that Lilia manifested the power of the saintess. Traditionally, she would be crowned as the saintess after the current saintess transferred the crest to her. However, it was impossible with the current situation. And I did not wish for it. I was unsure whether to be happy or worried. Many factions would target Lilia if they learned about this. And with the anticipation of the demon king’s resurrection and the advance of the calamities, Lilia would be expected to face it. How could I be happy when I knew what kind of hardship she would face?

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  “Stop whining. Lilia, too, needs to grow up. You cannot protect her forever. While Lilia grew up in a glasshouse, the other was facing the storm head-on. What are you not satisfied with? It is her privilege to receive this honor. Yet, you still want to complain.” Bishop Leon strongly voiced his complaints.

  I could not argue with him. It was true that many other children her age were suffering. However, as a parent, I could not help but feel anxious about her future.

  Since Lilia had fully manifested her power, she needed to undergo an awakening ceremony before she could be officially crowned as the saintess. To do so, we needed the saintess’ or the Pope’s assistance, as they were the ones who held the key. It would be impossible for now. We needed to put it on hold for now.

  Because of this accident, I needed to delay my meeting with Count Issac and Marquise Larose. It was at the annual meeting that I got to meet them.