I Became a Mythical-Tier Tamer Due To A System Error Chapter 91

Yggdrasil Luminous Hall.

The large lecture hall on the third floor.

It was the first official class of the 1st-year mandatory subject, ‘Understanding Basic Magic (2)’.

“The color of a magic circle is not merely a visual element, but it represents the wave of energy. Each color amplifies magical effects by utilizing vibration frequencies. For example, red symbolizes vitality……”

Professor Hilda continued her lecture while drawing a magic circle in midair.

Perhaps thanks to her intuitive teaching style, she seemed to lead the attention of hundreds of cadets well.

Because of that, no one noticed that the lecture hall’s door was slightly open.

In the small opening of the door…

There were shimmering blonde hair and sparkling eyes.

‘Where? Where is he? Where is Brother Villed?’

It was Angela, who had followed Villed all the way to his lecture.

Strictly speaking, Angela did not hide herself in order to listen to Hilda’s lecture, but attending a class one had not registered for was, in principle, forbidden.

However, principles were principles—essentially, as long as she didn’t get caught, it was fine.

‘Coming back here, it reminds me of my fresh days last year.’

It had only been a year ago.

Angela, who had been a first-year student at the time, also took classes here.

While briefly recalling her memories from last year, she heard the cadets’ exclamations of admiration.

Angela unconsciously shifted her gaze toward Hilda.

And together, she witnessed the sight that captured everyone’s attention.

‘……Beautiful.’

That was Angela’s first impression.

Since it was the same place and the same subject matter, the lecturers were bound to be compared.

Last year, if Professor Belzrover’s crimson magic formula had been like cold, solid steel…

‘……This feels like a work of art.’

Professor Hilda’s magic formula was like a painting drawn by an artist.

It shimmered like the starlight of the Milky Way, and at the same time, evoked a faint yearning in the heart… like a small ray of hope.

“Now, look. Isn’t it beautiful?”

Hilda smiled brightly as she said so.

The students murmured in admiration as they gazed at the magic circle.

But Angela suddenly flinched when she looked at Villed.

‘……Wait, Brother isn’t interested at all?’

Only one person.

Villed was lying face-down, fast asleep.

How could he sleep with all the noise of the cadets’ admiration?

Angela found herself impressed, though in a different sense.

How much time had passed?

Before long, the class was drawing to an end.

“……Well then, let’s stop here for today. See you next time!”

At last, after a long wait, the lecture was over.

As the students poured out of the hall, Angela quickly stepped back.

Soon after, the hallway was crowded with students who had finished class.

‘Where is Brother Villed……? Ah, over there!’

Even amidst the crowd, thanks to his outstanding height, the back of Villed’s head was clearly visible.

Just as Angela was about to follow after him.

Grab—!

Someone seized Angela’s arm.

The person who grabbed her arm was… Professor Hilda.

“Oh my, it’s you. The one who secretly listened to my lecture through the door. Judging by the looks of it, you don’t seem to be a first-year student.”

So she had been caught after all…… Angela’s heart sank when she saw Hilda’s faint smile.

“Ah, uh, Professor. That’s……”

Since the tuition fees at Yggdrasil were substantial, attending classes without permission was considered a serious issue.

And right now was the period of evaluation to choose the Saintess.

It was the most critical time for Angela.

If even a small problem arose…… she might be subjected to unfavorable measures.

As Angela was breaking into a cold sweat.

“……You must have liked my lecture so much that you snuck in to listen!”

Hilda, with a moved expression, tightly grasped Angela’s hand and shook it.

Angela’s eyes widened, and then she nodded her head vigorously.

“……Ah, yes! It was truly an excellent lecture. I feel I should even thank God for guiding me here!”

“Yes, it really must be destiny!”

Hilda smiled brightly as she looked at Angela, who was forcing a stiff smile.

The uneven path within the grounds of Yggdrasil.

Angela took out a map from her handbag and looked around.

Because she had been caught by Professor Hilda, she had failed to follow Villed.

Her plans had been slightly disrupted, but it didn’t matter.

She knew that Villed was staying at the livestock shed, and she also knew where it was.

Last year, Angela had visited the livestock shed for volunteer work.

Based on that memory, she walked toward the livestock shed where Villed was staying.

‘Is this really the right path……?’

She was sure of it, but what she saw did not match her memory.

A fence had been put up where there hadn’t been one last year, and in the well-kept field, animals were freely grazing and frolicking.

‘The animals used to stay inside the small livestock shed.’

At that time, the animals living in such cramped spaces looked rather pitiful.

Unlike back then, they were now grazing freely, so Angela doubted whether she had mistaken her location.

But when she checked the map again, she confirmed that this was indeed the place.

‘Could it be… Brother Villed made this?’

Angela was greatly shocked.

That villain went this far for the sake of animals?

From what she had heard from the 1st-year cadets, he was supposed to be a ruthless human scum.

Far from abusing animals, this kind of consideration for them was something she could never have imagined coming from such a villain.

‘I heard he was sentenced to stay in the livestock shed during the first semester. But in just half a year, he built such a large fence.’

Of course, it wasn’t something he could have done alone.

Since he was a high-ranking noble, she was sure he had solved it with money.

‘But if he was going to build such a fence, he could have constructed a new building or bribed someone to let him stay somewhere better than the livestock shed.’

Why had he chosen otherwise?

For Angela, it was full of things she couldn’t understand.

While walking and watching the animals play inside the large fenced area, she eventually arrived at the livestock shed.

“Brother, are you here~?”

Angela looked inside the storage room.

As she recalled, it had been filled with useless farm tools, but now it was different.

There were pieces of furniture that seemed to be a wardrobe, a small table, a fireplace, and a kitchen.

It had been arranged like a small house fit for living.

It was so neatly organized that she couldn’t help but admire it.

Just as she was wondering if Villed was really living here.

“Who are you.”

At the sudden voice, Angela flinched and turned around.

Tall Villed was standing with his back to the light, casting a shadow.

It could have been a little frightening, but Angela pressed her lips tightly.

She almost burst out laughing.

Villed was wearing overalls with suspenders and rubber boots.

One might wonder what was so funny about ordinary farmer’s clothes.

But Villed was a high-ranking noble with pale white skin and a harsh impression.

So it was more than enough to look comical.

“Ahem!”

Angela cleared her throat, then smiled leisurely.

And right away, she took out a small Bible from her handbag.

“Have you been well? I told you before. I’ll be counseling you, Brother Villed. Now then, shall we start with a refreshing hymn?”

“Do whatever you want.”

Villed clicked his tongue, then left Angela alone and began tending to his livestock shed work.

“Ah, don’t run away!”

Angela persistently followed behind Villed, singing hymns or reading the Bible.

Their struggle lasted until the sky was covered with red sunset.

Angela stroked a small lamb and asked Villed.

“Brother, do you feel like repenting now?”

“Not at all.”

Villed answered with an indifferent face, but Angela did not give up.

“Is that so? Then I’ll see you again tomorrow!”

On her way back to the monastery, Angela took a notebook out of her handbag.

Then, with a bright smile, she began to write.

「September 11th. Clear skies.

Brother Villed’s first counseling.

Contrary to the rumors of being eccentric, he felt more gentle than expected.

If I persuade him well enough, I might be able to make him repent within this week.

Today, I read him my favorite hymns and Bible passages.

Though today’s attempt failed, tomorrow will surely succeed!」

「September 12th. Clear skies.

Brother Villed’s second counseling.

Again, I began with hymns.

He didn’t say he disliked it and listened quietly. Could it be that he has opened his heart a little?

Though today’s attempt failed, tomorrow will surely succeed!」

「September 13th. Cloudy.

Since it rained a little, Brother stayed inside the livestock shed. I preached the gospel in front of a warm bonfire.

I thought I would succeed today, but…… it seems he hasn’t fully opened his heart yet.

Brother, there isn’t much time left! You must repent now!」

The sky dyed red by the sunset.

Under that red sky, Angela closed her notebook and rose from her seat.

And just as she had done until now, she smiled as she greeted Villed.

“……Brother! I’ll see you again tomorrow!”

***

A few days later.

The conference room of Briarflower Monastery.

Candles scattered throughout brightly illuminated the dark space.

In front of the candles, the administrators of Briarflower Monastery— the presiding Bishop, the Mother Superior, the Vice-director, the Theology Professor, the Secretary, and the Church Overseer— gathered around the round table upon which the candles had been placed.

“These are the candidates we have carefully selected.”

The Mother Superior took out four photos of students and laid them on the table.

“Which one among them is the most exemplary?”

When the kindly faced Bishop asked, the Mother Superior pointed without hesitation at one photo.

It was the picture of the blonde-haired student, ‘Angela’.

“This student.”

“I also recommend this student.”

“I share the same opinion.”

The Vice-director, the Professor, and all the officials of the monastery answered in unison.

“Hmm……”

The Bishop let out a low sound and nodded his head.

“Very well. I have heard your opinions.”

At that moment.

Flap, flap……

Black butterflies fluttered into their midst.

But none of them seemed to notice, continuing the meeting without pause.

“I shall pray to the Goddess and to the Great Sage Gilley, to ask if the Saintess’s necklace is befitting Sister Angela.”

Just as everyone seated there clasped their hands and closed their eyes.

Flap……

A black butterfly lightly landed on the Bishop’s ear.

Not long after, the Bishop’s hands trembled as he slowly opened his mouth.

“Ah…… Ahhh…… Everyone, they have responded.”

As soon as the Bishop opened his eyes, he swept all the candidate photos off the table.

Then, as if possessed by a divine spirit, he frantically flipped through the cadets’ photo album.

While those around him broke into cold sweat and exchanged wary glances.

The Bishop finally seemed to have found it, as he pointed at one picture and shouted.

“Just now, the Goddess and the Great Sage Gilley spoke to me. They said this child must be chosen!”

The photo he held up was of a student who had not been mentioned among the candidates at all.

A completely unexpected figure, one whom no one had foreseen.

“This is the one chosen by the Goddess and Gilley!”

The Bishop spoke with utmost confidence.

The other administrators widened their eyes and stared at the photo in astonishment.

But only for a moment.

Soon, with serene expressions, they closed their eyes naturally.

Clasping their hands in prayer, they submitted to the Bishop’s words.

“If it is the will of God’s guidance……”

“We shall believe and follow……”

Briarflower Monastery.

The night dyed purple by the evening glow.

For the Saintess ceremony, every nun carried a small tray with a candle upon it in both hands as they moved toward the Chapel.

“……”

Angela’s face was stiff, and cold sweat trickled down.

“……Sister Angela, are you alright?”

The nun beside her looked at Angela’s complexion.

Realizing the gaze belatedly, Angela forced a smile.

“……Thank you for your concern. I am perfectly fine!”

It was clear to anyone that the smile was forced.

Meanwhile, the nuns seated on the pews of the Chapel placed their candles upon the stands and folded their hands in prayer.

“Today, we shall dedicate one sister into the embrace of the Goddess.”

In the solemn atmosphere, the Mother Superior stood upon the platform.

“I shall call the one chosen by the Goddess and the Great Sage Gilley.”

In the Mother’s hand was a shining silver necklace.

“The 87th appointed Saintess is.”

The Mother Superior gazed slowly across all the nuns, and after a pause, finally opened her mouth.

“Dana Arowell.”