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"【Healing Wounds】 and 【Judging Sins】... Do they correspond to Gabriel and Michael respectively? It seems that this is indeed a 【stat】 that can be slowly improved. If I'm not mistaken, the next time it is triggered, it should become three, and the new one should be Raphael's."

"And... we've already seen three [angels]... water, fire, and wind... is it based on the [four elements]? So, is earth next? Could it be Uriel...?"

Xi Wang subconsciously made a guess.

"...In any case, this can be considered one of my advantages, the 'blessings' I've gained from the past."

"Then there are the follow-up arrangements..."

"Now that you've reached the pinnacle in this area of art, and have both proof and assurance... why not try exploring other avenues?"

Xi Wang began to plan her next steps, trying to make the impression on herself as much as possible.

"Since we're going to expand the road... then music can't be our main job. It can just be a hobby. That way, we can have common topics with Eden. Maybe if we're lucky, we can even get to know Eden earlier."

"Then I still need to find an opportunity to go to the Far East and meet Sakura... That can't be changed."

"[Mother]... Uh... The problem with [Ocean] is still the same. You can make contact with her, and as long as you stick to your own understanding, you can get help. But after embracing her, it is inevitable that a [Herrscher] reaction will occur, which will arouse suspicion from others and lead to bad consequences. We still need to pay attention to this... We need to think of a better solution."

"After that, we need to try to make use of the [Healing Song]... This should be [replicable], so we should try to arrange it as early as possible so that we can save more people."

"As for the goal this time... hmm! Let's broaden our horizons! To save even more people than we already have!"

She gently patted her face, then habitually erased everything she had written from the record board. She jumped up, quickly tidied herself up, and then strode towards the light-lit exit with a joyful and determined heart.

"I did it before, and I'm sure I can do it again this time!"

"Just you wait! I will definitely turn this story into the way I want it to be!"

That's a truly confident declaration.

So……

Welcome to the start of a new day!

Chapter Two: Choose a Path, and Walk It Steadfastly (4985)

The story begins naturally: led by the priest, you arrive at a church that functions as an orphanage, where you will receive food, clothing, shelter, and friends.

Although you instinctively dislike the priests and nuns here, you seem to quite like the children... perhaps because you're their age?

[And you don't know if it's just your imagination, but you always feel like their faces are familiar, as if you've seen them somewhere before, or even several times... You even know how to get along with them and how to take care of them, as if you've known them for a long time.]

That's strange, you two should be meeting for the first time... But it doesn't matter, you don't seem to care much about it.

There's no need to elaborate on what happened next. As promised, the priest took you to the police station to help you find your relatives. While the priest was talking to the police officers, you looked around, just like a curious and lively child.

Although you feel a strange aversion to this place, and that vague "intuition" makes you feel odd, you still want to trust it. You wander around the police station like a playful child, heading towards the reassuring place that your "intuition" tells you.

[Perhaps your childlike appearance was too deceptive, or perhaps your politeness and cuteness made the officers lower their guard. Unconsciously, you approached the place that your "intuition" made you feel at ease, and then...]

Unsurprisingly, you got caught.

"Little one, this isn't a place for you." — A police officer picks you up from behind and says this.

[But at the same time, perhaps sensing someone outside the door, or simply wanting to leave the room to rest, the door in front of you was opened, and the person who was about to come out paused for a moment upon seeing you and the police officer holding you.]

"Chief, I'm sorry, did I disturb you? Um... this child is running around everywhere, I'm really sorry," the officer explained somewhat awkwardly.

But you didn't seem to care at all. Instead, you winked at the bureau chief, tilted your head as if deep in thought, and then greeted him cheerfully.

You can sense that the feeling of security comes from him.

Perhaps it was because of your adorable appearance, or perhaps for some other reason, but after looking at you for a while, the police chief smiled just like you, gently ruffling your hair to show that he didn't mind... However, it's not good for children to run around everywhere, even in the police station.

[Then, the chief casually inquired about your situation. After learning that you had come with the priest, the chief subconsciously frowned, but then, under the pretext of "relaxing," followed you and the officers out.]

After you were brought back, the priest relaxed a little, but when he saw the chief of police who had come with you, he still frowned subconsciously, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes... but soon, he was no longer in the mood to think about it.

[Perhaps your previous politeness and adorable appearance made the chief quite fond of you? In any case, the chief showed a lot of concern for you. He not only talked to the priest about your situation, but also specifically asked the police officer for a copy of your file and said he would help... well, he also asked the priest to take good care of you and the other children.]

The priest simply smiled, nodded, and gave a soft reply.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the priest led you away, while the director watched you leave, seemingly lost in thought as you went... However, you seemed to notice his gaze midway and turned back to greet him, which surprised him for a moment. But he quickly smiled and waved slightly in response.

Only after you completely disappeared from sight did the chief fall into thought again... He felt that you looked somewhat familiar, as if he had seen you somewhere before.

However, you can't focus on those things for now. After returning to the church, you resumed your daily life.

[Since your arrival, the church has had a lively and cheerful child... You can often be seen humming happy songs as you run up and down the church, helping out here and there, or playing with other children there, as if you have inexhaustible energy.]

[That's nothing, just the energy unique to children~ But what's more noticeable is that you're often surrounded by an atmosphere of "confidence," as if you're always full of confidence and confident that you can do anything well...]

[While this is indeed true, on the one hand, you can skillfully communicate and make friends with other children, even those "bad kids." You can talk to almost all the children, and as long as you are there, the children won't care too much whether the kids around them are "good" or "bad," and everyone can play together.]

On the other hand, you can also skillfully deal with priests and nuns. Although you appear playful and lively, you are also very obedient when necessary and will help out whenever you have time, making it difficult for others to feel guilty towards you.

[Besides that, you seem to have a talent for music; the melodies you hum casually are quite popular with children, and you've even attracted a few little "fans."]

However, you don't seem to care much about it, and it seems you don't intend to focus your attention on singing... Even though the other children really like the tunes and melodies you hum, you don't seem to care about that.

There's no reason why, it's just that you don't want to... Although you also really like songs and music, and you like those cheerful melodies, you don't want to develop that aspect too much. You feel... you should do something else.

The priest witnessed all of this.

You can sense that the priest's gaze towards you is becoming increasingly strange, as if he wants to do something to you.

But... unfortunately, he couldn't do it.

The reason, in any case, was that someone from the church had arrived—a priest who called himself "Henry."

[After that, the bureau chief arrived... The bureau chief came to tell you some news. He told you that you may have no relatives left, and even if you did, they would be difficult to find.]

This is very sad news, but you don't seem to care too much about it. You just smile and thank him, and hum a cheerful melody as a token of your gratitude.

Seeing this, the bureau chief felt even more pity for you, and at the same time exclaimed that you were such a well-behaved child.

The director's attitude naturally attracted Father Enrique's attention.

[Father Henry came to find you, and as for the reason… “I must find the one I am meant to find, I must go to the one destined for me, and show him the way,” that’s how Father Henry explained it.]

And so, because of you, the two of them gradually became acquainted, much to the chagrin of the priest watching... For no particular reason, the priest simply felt that if things continued this way, he was doomed.

So the priest decided to do something... However, it was precisely because of these actions that he inadvertently revealed his true colors, and was immediately discovered and apprehended by Father Henry.

After that, Father Enrique seemed to be guided, and quickly discovered many clues. Then, as if he had done it many times before, he and the director used their respective connections to investigate the church.

[Then came a flurry of activity; within a short period, the priest and nun's past actions were exposed, naturally attracting a great deal of attention.]

[Some unexpected things happened during this process...]

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[Entry: The Pious Person (Blue), now in effect]

You're more likely to get help from the church!

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The Church has shown remarkable concern for this matter, with even a nun who identifies herself as "Mother Teresa" arriving. Both she and Father Henry are world-renowned, and their presence here demonstrates the Church's deep interest in the issue.

[Subsequently, as expected and as a matter of course, the priest and nun received their due trial, and a series of related issues were handled by designated personnel. The children in the church were also freed.]

[Especially the "bad kids," upon learning that the priest would never return and that they would never see him again, cheered loudly, then rushed into the arms of Father Henry and Mother Teresa, their cheers gradually turning into soft sobs... They were finally free.]

[And you are the same... Although the priest didn't do anything to you, you just hate him. So when the priest and the nun received their due judgment, you were happy, and when you saw the other children's smiling faces, you were even happier.]

"It's good that I've changed something—this thought comes to mind unconsciously."

"I'm sure I'll change something, hmm—you firmly believe in yourself."

Hmm... Is it just my imagination? I feel like you're brimming with confidence this time, radiating an aura of self-assurance.

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It was the soft sound of raindrops falling.

The laughter of other children came from behind. On rainy days, the children would stay indoors, enjoying the damp, cool breeze while playing around with each other.

Many children like to run and play in the rain, after all, playing in the water is a great joy for children. But whenever this happens, Father Henry and Mother Teresa will stop them, calling the children back with stern but caring words. Then, with slightly complaining and helpless words, they will wipe the rain off the children and dry their wet hair.

And so it is with Xiwang...

Of course, although he liked rain, he would not let Father Henry and Mother Teresa worry. Therefore, whenever it rained, Xiwang would only stay by the eaves or the window, reach out and touch the falling rain, but that was all.

"What's wrong, kid? Don't you want to play with the others?"

"Ah, Father Henry."

Xi Wang turned around and looked at the person who had come.

"Everyone is having a great time, why don't you go join them?"

Father Enrique said with a smile.

"Um...no need."

Xi Wang blinked, thought for a moment, and then shook her head in refusal.

"It's a nice day, so I'd like to stay here for a while."

Xi Wang turned her head to look at the rain outside the eaves and said softly.

"That's it..."

Father Enrique nodded knowingly.

After a slight pause, he suddenly spoke.