The Baby Raising A Devil's
Chapter 40

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"Miss cannot go anywhere alone. You don't know how worried I am."

Lea looked pale from worry, gripped my shoulder and warned me several times.

I didn't mean to, rather unfairly, but I nodded and replied obediently, "Prepare me."

"Don't ever be alone in church, okay?"

"Yes!"

"Okay, then let's go inside." Leah opened the horse carriage door.

People in hooded robes lined up in front of the church to greet us. A young man in the same robe approached me.

"It's nice to meet you, little lady.  My name is Urso, I'm in charge of the third church in the northwest."

"Hello."

"You must be exhausted from riding the train until sunset. You can rest today, and tomorrow when the person from the central church comes, we will examine your divine power."

"Yes." Yeah."

Luckily, I won't be checking it out today.

'Before that, I should be prepared to make a mistake in his test.'

Given what happened in the castle not too long ago, my divine power is at least similar to that of a priest under the direct control of the Pope.

'If this is revealed, they'll try to take me away.'

But it's been known to a lot of people because of it, and I can't pretend to be a beggar like I used to.

So I should look as normal as possible.  Fortunately, my divine power increased.

'The question is how to make mistakes in tests.'

Suddenly, Urso said, "Let's go. We've prepared the food."

Urso walked forward and guided me.

The person from Dubblede who was accompanying me, looked around the interior of the church with a small cry. For the first time, they were really amazed.

Ordinary people can enter the chapel built outside but access for people to come and see the inner church is severely restricted. That was because those who did not possess divine power were not allowed to enter.

'Oh, it's been a long time since I last came to this church.'

It felt so familiar because I almost came to live here in my second life.

The people of Dubbede were excited and whispered to each other.

"What do you eat at church?"

"I don't know, but we're gonna get something great."

"We can eat, right?"

"I'm sure because church teaching doesn't discriminate by rank."

I looked at them with a pitiful look.

'I guess not... '

As expected, their hopes were shattered the moment they entered the dining room.

The meat and fish are very smelly.

'I know that.'

The church avoided murder.

'Don't eat what is bought, but eat what dies naturally' is the way they eat.

Therefore, do not expect good food because the quality of the ingredients is the lowest.

"Come, sit down."

Urso sat on the chair as I sat beside her.

"Before we begin to eat, let us all give a brief thank you to God for allowing us to eat."

Soon, we all started eating.

"Urghs..."

The face of Dubbede's waiter, who tasted the food, turned pale.

'I know, it's not good.'

The reason why the servants were so disgusted by the food provided by the church was because the Duke was full of money and generous with the food of his employees.

I became so comfortable with the food provided there that I wondered if I could eat food here after such a long time.

With a worried face, I took the fish soup with a spoon and pointed it at my mouth.

'Huh?'

It's pretty tasty.

I was hungry and the food was pretty good, so I finished a bowl of soup.

"You seem to like it. I'm happy."

Urso grinning.

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On a very dark night.

Lea, who saw me asleep, left the room with an empty glass of water.

As soon as I heard the door shut, I opened my eyes.

[Are you going out? Didn't you promise not to be alone?]

'Now is the only chance I can get the Goddess Tears for you.'

If Boone doesn't grant my request, then he won't leave.  He will continue to suck up my divine power, and eventually I will become a madman.

[Son.].

Boone called me sadly.

'I'm sure there are many people who want your strength!'

[Yes! Those who miss their dead parents, lovers, friends, and children go to great lengths to wake me up!]

'But, I don't miss anyone from the grave.'

[If I show up, I can protect you.]

'Really? Would you look like a human if you showed up?'

[Yes, and my strength will remain the same, but when I take my true form, I can emit more power.]

'Then why are you using your human form?'

[Most humans are so weak that they go crazy just by looking at the original form of the devil. Normally another demon's body was too terrifying for the human eye. But I look beautiful even in human eyes.]

He said with annoyance.

Those words aroused my curiosity.

'Then show me.'

[Sure, but I need to withdraw your divine power by 9 percent.].

I immediately corrected my words.

'In hindsight, I don't think I should have seen it.'

9 percent.

A large amount of my divine power is required to maintain its current form if it reaches nine percent, it will drive me crazy in less than half a day.

Carefully leaving the churchyard, I headed for the chapel.

While eating earlier, I heard people say that the Goddess Tears, on display. But the chapel was guarded by many knights.

'Boone, make sure they won't see me.'

I immediately made a barrier.

I was thinking, if I get caught, I should pretend to sleepwalk. But the knights did not pay attention to me.

'OK, success.'

I saw a glass tube in the pulpit and ran. It was much higher than me, so I grabbed his corner and raised my head.

As I stuck my head out, I caught a glimpse of a beautiful sapphire under the moonlight.

'This?'

[Yes! Here comes!]

Boone exclaimed with great joy.

I rummaged through my pocket and pulled the wire I had wrapped before. When I was a beggar, there was no place where I could not open things like this.

'I have to unlock it first, and remove the protection.'

But before that.

I heard the door open. I was so shocked that I quickly lowered myself to hide myself. I could see the red wine-colored pantofel shoes that were usually worn by the high-class priests.

'I'm in big trouble.'

Just because I made a barrier doesn't mean everyone can't see me. Those who possessed powerful divine power could see an existence within the barrier. In other words, if they were high-ranking people in the church, chances were they could catch me wet.

'Boones!'

[Yes, Son.]

'Appear as a human.'

[Huh?]

'Please draw his attention so that he doesn't realize my existence!'

A gust of wind blew through the window.  I felt a cold gust on my shoulder as the curtains fluttered wildly.  Boone appears with the human body.

'Get out now!'

If I get caught entering the chapel at this hour, I'll be locked up in jail.

If Boone gets caught, I have to bring him back. As I stood, the man's feet came to a halt.

But...

"Are you from Dorie's farm?"

Far from being surprised, he said strange things.

'Isn't that Urso's voice?'

He stepped up and stopped in front of Boone.

"You're a nice girl to look at like I hear you."

It seems like Boone is considered to be a very delicate and beautiful woman.

That misunderstanding is very likely to happen in such a dark place.

I would have mistaken her for a woman too if I hadn't seen that pillar of fire a few days ago.

"I've brought the money. If you let me down this time, your father's farm will be wiped out today."

Whahuh?

'You extort money from the residents, and you enjoy a life of luxury.'

If so, it is understandable how church food is so delicious. Although they prepare it in a similar way to other church meals to show to the people in Dubbede, it may already be mixed with Urso food as it usually uses good ingredients. 

I looked up and peeked towards Urso as she approached Boone and squeezed his hand. Later,

'Huh!'

Suddenly, he grabbed Boone's ass and squeezed it.

"Your father must have been desperate for money because he sent you in a hurry when he said he couldn't do it before."

There was a grin on his face.

Boone looked at Urso, who was rubbing the demon's butt.

Could it be considered that Urso was unlucky or lucky to be able to touch the demon's butt?

I'm so dumbfounded.

One thing's for sure, a madman is a pervert.  Boone's gaze fell onto Urso's hand that was gripping her butt, then a blotchy smile on her face.

"Why? Are you excited?"

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