The Fake Saintess and the Elf Warrior

Seeing her son, who was almost beyond saving, regain consciousness, the mother couldn't help but shed tears of emotion and hugged him tightly. Then she immediately turned around and bowed repeatedly to Naka, who was sitting by the bed wiping sweat with a handkerchief.

"Thank you...thank you! Sister! I will never forget your great kindness in this lifetime!"

Naka did not answer, but simply waved her hand to indicate that there was no need for such formalities.

Hearing his mother seemingly talking to someone, Udak tried to sit up to see what was going on. However, his body, weakened from prolonged bed rest and lack of food, remained extremely weak. He tried to straighten his back, but ultimately failed. His mother, noticing her son's attempt to rise, helped him up and extended her hand to Naka.

"Urdak! This nun is the one who healed you! If it weren't for her, you might not have made it through the night... Hurry up and thank her for saving your life!"

"No need. Madam, although your son is out of danger, due to excessive blood loss, he needs more rest to fully recover. You should prepare some iron-rich foods for him; that will help..."

As Naka was giving her mother some final instructions, Udak suddenly threw himself into her arms, interrupting her.

"Thank you! Beautiful nun! Thank you so much!"

"...Huh?"

Stunned by this sudden turn of events, Naka stared blankly at Udak, who was clinging to her tightly and refusing to let go.

..

"I'm so sorry to have troubled you both today... I need to take care of Udak these next few days. Once he's better and my husband comes back, I promise I'll take him with me, and the three of us will go to the church to pray every day. Thank you so much."

When the treatment was finished and Naka and Jasmine were about to leave, Udak's mother personally escorted them to their doorstep, bowing repeatedly in gratitude. She also gave each of them a basket of sweet potatoes she had grown herself as a gift. Although not very valuable, it represented her deepest gratitude. She kept them there for a long time, until the sun was about to set, before the two nuns finally had a chance to leave.

As they walked along the village road, neither of them spoke. Each had their own thoughts on their minds.

As she walked, several farmers who had finished their day's work and were heading home came towards her. They saw Jasmine, waved to her, and called out...

"Hey! Jasmine! Did you go to that kid Udak's house today?"

"He...he's gone!"

"Oh! How is Udak? Is he alright? I heard yesterday that he seemed to be in danger!"

"Hmm...healed! It's alright now!"

"Really? You're amazing, Jasmine!"

"No...it wasn't me!"

"what?"

"It was her...it was Naka who healed him! I didn't do anything!"

"What? This was made by the new nun...?"

The farmers surrounded Naka with great interest, scrutinizing the girl who possessed extraordinary abilities that seemed completely at odds with her appearance. Then, they all burst into hearty laughter. One of them gently patted Naka on the shoulder and said cheerfully...

"Thank you so much, Sister! When we heard that a new nun had arrived at the convent, we were wondering if she would be as wholeheartedly devoted to helping us as Jasmine, who's a native of the village! After all, outsiders are different from villagers, and we're always a little uneasy about people who aren't family! But it seems you truly are a kind-hearted person! From now on, we'll treat you like one of our own! Please take good care of us from now on, Sister!"

"Oh... um..."

Naka seemed rather awkward in such situations, stammering as she answered. Some farmers, noticing Naka's reaction, began chattering, criticizing the one who had spoken first, saying things like, "Didn't you see the nun was shy? You should keep your distance; you scared her," and other harmless jokes. It was some time later that these uncouth, boorish men were finally seen off.

The two nuns didn't go any further, only watching the farmers' departing figures in silence. It was Naka who broke the silence first. She said...

"Hey, Jasmine."

"What's wrong"

"Have the people in your village always been like that?"

"Yes...you might not be used to it yet, but everyone is very warm and kind. They did it out of gratitude."

"Yeah..."

Naka nodded thoughtfully, then continued to ponder something. She muttered to herself, "A good person...am I a good person...shouldn't this be an insult to me...why..."—words Jasmine didn't hear.

Like her, Jasmine was also pondering something. But she made up her mind earlier and revealed her thoughts.

"Naka!"

"...Hmm? You called me?"

"Who else would be called Naka!... To be honest, at first I thought you were a very bad person, someone who would bring danger to the villagers. So at first I really disliked you and didn't want to have anything to do with you. But..."

Despite being the person who gave Jasmine such a terrible first impression, Jasmine stood up straight, bent over at a right angle, and bowed deeply to Naka.

"I am very grateful to you!"

"...No, why?"

Such behavior, along with the actions of the farmers just now, only confused Naka.

"You're not that little boy's family, and those farmers aren't either... so why are you thanking me? Tell me the truth! I didn't really want to save him! I did it to test my abilities as a nun, to test my learning, to prove that no nun in this village can compare to me! So take back what you said! I'm not a good person!"

Even so... I thank you!

"ha?"

"I love my hometown so much. I love everyone in the village... Everyone has been so kind to me, like family! If it weren't for you, Udak would be dead, and his mother would probably have taken her own life. When his father returned and saw the devastation, he would have been utterly devastated... Your actions saved three lives! You prevented our village from losing three family members! That's an undeniable fact, and for that alone, I must thank you on behalf of the village... on behalf of all the villagers! It's so wonderful to have you here!"

"....."

It's impossible not to feel jealousy and envy. But compared to these personal feelings, Jasmine values ​​the village more. And Naka's actions have brought new hope and possibilities to the village. That's enough. She grabbed Naka's hand and said pleadingly.

"Naka, it's true that I'm not as good as you! You've mastered so many spells I've never even heard of, and you can do so many things I simply can't... So I want to ask you to guide me! I want to become like you, to be able to contribute more to the village! Please, I want to learn from you, to learn more and stronger magic...!"

"this..."

Jasmine's words left Naka even more bewildered. Her eyes began to dart around. Finally, she turned her head away and said in a tone that seemed both willing and unwilling.

"Suit yourself! Just don't get in my way!"

"Yes! That's great! Thank you, Naka!"

For the first time since they met, Jasmine smiled genuinely at Naka. Seeing that smile, Naka's heart skipped a beat. A feeling she had never experienced before seemed to be sprouting within her.

"Alright! See you at church tomorrow! I'll talk to you privately after work! Thanks then!"

After a few pleasantries, Jasmine waved and ran off. She said the sweet potatoes Udak's mother grew were delicious, and she couldn't wait to try them. In the end, only Naka remained standing on the path, silently watching Jasmine's departing figure, murmuring to herself.

"Family...emotions...bonds...gratitude..."

"Your Majesty, shouldn't you be heading back? It's getting late. You've had a long day; you should rest... Your Majesty?"

At that moment, the voice of her subordinate and foster father came from the cross on her chest. But Naka didn't respond for a long time. She only came back to her senses when Fan spoke again.

"Oh...yes, yeah. I used up a lot of magic and energy to save that human kid...human bodies are such a hassle."

"Also, please return to the Demon King's Castle for a meal. The chef has prepared a luxurious and sumptuous feast for you."

"Yeah..."

Upon hearing the topic of dinner, Naka picked up her vegetable basket and looked at the sweet potatoes inside. This scene was also seen by Fain on the other side of the cross. He said disdainfully...

"Your Majesty, this thing is completely unworthy of your status; you should simply throw it away. How could the King of our Demon Kingdom eat such a bastard that grew in rotten soil?"

Fan's words were well-intentioned. But after a moment of contemplation, Naka shook her head.

"No...it's not so bad to try something like this once in a while."

# Volume 1: The Demon King's Journey to the Human World

Prologue: The Demon King's Doomsday

The majestic Demon King's Castle, once a place where countless powerful demons, under the Demon King's leadership, eagerly prepared for battle and shared their ambitions, is now reduced to just the Demon King himself and a group of adventurers who have come to defeat him.

Even after losing all his subordinates, the Demon King still resisted stubbornly. But the situation was beyond saving. Outnumbered and cornered, the Demon King was driven to the brink of destruction. He raised his right hand, concentrating all his magic power there, the dark magic enveloping the entire palace. In the Demon King's eyes, however, he could clearly see the hero wielding the holy sword charging straight towards him, undaunted by his magic power.

"This is the final blow! Hero!"

The hero did not respond.

A flash of lightning. The Demon King's magic erupted into a massive black flame behind the hero. Meanwhile, the hero's holy sword pierced the Demon King's left chest. Blood flowed continuously. The battle was over.

The Demon King's body collapsed. A roar of victory erupted from the hero's throat.

The Demon King is dead, the demon race is destroyed. The world has ushered in eternal peace and tranquility. People sing triumphant songs, celebrating the end of the long-standing battle between humans and demons.

Congratulations! Congratulations!

The nuns of the small village

In the chapel of a remote rural town, the townspeople gathered together, and the nuns, holding crucifixes, recited prayers of blessing.

"God gives us life, God gives us thoughts, God gives us shelter, God gives us peace, we give God reverence, we give God prayer..."

It has been approximately twenty years since Nama Kalena, the Demon King who rules over countless demons, declared war on humanity. On this continent where the flames of war between demons and humans continue to rage, this small town is one of the few human strongholds untouched by the demons. Its location is remote and lacks strategic significance, so the human kingdom has not stationed a large force there. However, the land is fertile, and a clear river flows nearby. Even without the kingdom's support, the people can be self-sufficient. Therefore, the town's inhabitants have lived a peaceful and prosperous life for many years. There are no attacks from demons, no arrogant soldiers, only hardworking and simple people.

They called it a "gift from God." It was God who had given them a peaceful life amidst the chaos of war, a life that others could only dream of. Therefore, the residents spontaneously built a chapel. Every day, they would come here to pray sincerely to God. Today is no exception.

.....

"Sister Naka! You're so beautiful! When I grow up, can you be my bride?"

"Sure, but only if you don't change your mind after you grow up."

"Seriously, I'll never change my mind."

"Jasmine, you'd better find a boyfriend soon!"

"Mind your own business!"

After prayers, the children gathered around the nuns. The nuns smiled and played with them. For the innocent children, the holy and pure nuns were figures of admiration. The nuns, in turn, loved children dearly. Every day after worship, the children would mingle with the nuns. At first, some children were quite shy, but without realizing it, the nuns and children had become inseparable friends.

As darkness fell, the residents gradually left the church and returned home.

Goodbye, sisters!

"Okay, take it easy."

After seeing off the last child and his parents, the other nuns returned to the chapel. Two nuns, one tall and one short, one with long hair and the other with short hair, sat on the bench near the chapel entrance. The long-haired nun stretched, raising her hands. Then began a casual chat between the two very close nuns.

"Hmm... I've finished work for today. Hey, Naka, are you and that little boy close?"

"A little boy? Who are you talking about?"

"The guy who just proposed to you. What's his name again?

"You mean Udak? That kid doesn't have many friends. I just spend more time with him to pass the time."

"Yes, yes, that's him. Oh my, the kid's so precocious. He's only eight years old, not even half your age, and he's already talking about marriage. Well, Naka, you don't look twenty either. Maybe you'd be a good match. But don't actually cross that line so early. He's still a minor, I'm afraid you'll get arrested."

"Who would do that? We're clergy, you know. Besides, little boys often have a strange longing for older women other than their mothers. You can't take it seriously."

"I'm just afraid you're really taking it seriously. You're already twenty and haven't had a boyfriend yet. I think maybe you're planning to mold him into your type, and then... I've seen similar examples in Dongguo's books!"

"Wow... Jasmine, your imagination sometimes really scares me... Luckily you're a girl, otherwise I'm afraid you'd have been arrested long ago..."

"What are you talking about! I'm a pure and innocent young girl, I wouldn't be thinking anything strange!"

"Hahaha.."

Just as the two nuns were joking around, the chapel door next to the bench suddenly opened. A nun came out and spoke to the petite, short-haired nun:

"Naka, High Sister Jess wants to see you. She has something to say to you."

After each service, the senior nun would summarize the day's work for the nuns and give them instructions for the next day. After cleaning the chapel, they could leave. It was rare for her to speak with a nun individually.

Naka was slightly taken aback, but immediately responded.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

After the nun who delivered the message returned, Jasmine stood up, leaned close to Naka's ear, and whispered...

"Elder Sister Jeunesse is looking for you? What's up?"

"I don't know either"

"If she starts nagging, who knows what time it will be... Should I wait for you?"

"No need. If I'm not out by the time you're done, you can go back first."

"Okay, that's settled then... You should go quickly. Otherwise, it'll probably drag on even later."

"it is good"

After they finished speaking, the two went into the chapel together. Naka went to High Sister Jess's room, while Molly went to do some simple cleaning with the other nuns.

Upon arriving at Jessie's room, Naka didn't go in immediately. Instead, she quickly tidied her clothes, making sure there was nothing inappropriate about her appearance, before taking a deep breath and knocking on the door.

"High Sister Jeunesse, did you call me? I'm Naka."

"Naka, please come in."

Naka pushed open the door. Jess was sitting in the center of the room. Another chair was placed in front of her, clearly prepared for Naka. Naka thanked her softly and sat down.