An Unorthodox Guide to Conquering Another World

“Yes,” Hikaria said definitively, “but it’s because of a special ability I’ve had since birth that has allowed me to reach my current level.”

"What is it?"

But Hikaria remained silent.

“I can’t say, I’m sorry, I really can’t tell anyone, but I can assure you that this ability won’t harm anyone,” she concluded.

Ya Feng looked at her but didn't press the matter further. He took a sip of milk.

"And why are you seeking out the Hand of Annihilation?"

Hikaria paused for a moment, then took out the stone tablet with the runes engraved on it and placed it on the table.

"I'm looking for this,"

Ya Feng glanced at it, then slurped up another mouthful of noodles.

"There's not much magic left on this. It's a sacred object for those believers, but it's not very useful for others. What are you collecting it for?"

“My ability allows me to enhance my strength through special means, and collecting this is one of those methods,” Hikaria said.

"So? Who is the person behind you? And what is your purpose in entering the academy?" Ya Feng asked the question he really wanted to ask.

Ilsa is still in the academy, and he wouldn't feel at ease if Hikaria's identity was unclear.

The atmosphere suddenly seemed to tense up, and Hikaria could feel the intense pressure emanating from Ya Feng.

She knew she could no longer hide it from him.

Taking a deep breath, she began:

"I have no one behind me; I've always been alone. I came to the academy only to learn magic at a higher level, but my true purpose is..."

Hikaria's purple eyes calmly gazed at Ya Feng as she continued:

"To become a saint."

Ya Feng paused the noodles he had just picked up at his lips, looking at Hikaria with a single, undisguised glint in his purple eyes.

"Do you know what you're saying?" Ya Feng said.

“I know,” Hikaria said.

Although many churches around the world have the title of Saintess, he knew that Hikaria was referring to the most famous one, the Saintess of the Church of the Radiance of Life, a divine representative selected every fifty years.

But unlike his position as a hero, the title of hero is merely symbolic. A hero of noble character can shoulder the responsibility of saving the world and also receive the resources of the entire kingdom.

The saintess, on the other hand, is a being who can inherit divine power. She is a girl with the purest and most beautiful heart who accepts the mandate to become God's representative on earth, and at the same time, she will receive a higher level of power enhancement.

This is much better than him, this cheap hero.

but...

He frowned. In the first playthrough, the succession of the Holy Maiden was interrupted. Even when he died, the ritual could not be restarted, so the title remained vacant.

But now, the girl in front of me says she wants to become a saint, and an elf at that.

Although God is selfless, there are still prejudices among churches. Most elves are followers of the Church of Nature, which is certainly different from the Church of the Radiant Life. Although Hikaria does not appear to be an elf who follows the Church of Nature, it would probably be difficult to let a foreigner inherit such an important divine office.

"Why?" Ya Feng asked.

“I saw a prophecy in the books left by that old priest. It said that a natural disaster will strike in the future, and the world will be on the verge of destruction. I hope to become a saintess and have the power to resist the natural disaster, and also to protect my family,” Hikaria said.

Ya Feng's lips twitched.

Doomsday prophecy, isn't that a bit too classic?

But then I quickly changed my mind.

Prophecy, natural disasters—was she referring to the abyss?

In the first playthrough, Anglie caused the abyss to descend upon the world, killing tens of millions of people worldwide. He and Zeshita also perished in it, sacrificing their lives to close it.

He was also planning to nip the Abyss in the bud during Anglie's preparation phase.

With the Realm of Truth present, he knew Hikaria was absolutely not lying; what the child said was true.

Although most prophecies are just empty talk, with ten or eleven books of prophecy predicting the end of the world, Hikaria seems to believe it wholeheartedly, and even aspires to become a saintess.

Could it be that her mysterious ability could also bring her some kind of enlightenment?

In fact, from the moment he heard her say that she wanted to become a saintess, Ya Feng's remaining hostility towards her disappeared.

He also received the Holy Sword in the church. Although the Church of Life Radiance was to some extent for its own development, it can objectively be considered the largest orthodox denomination.

One of the most crucial requirements for their scepter-bearing saintess is an absolutely pure soul. Anyone who has done a bad deed or had even the slightest impure thought cannot become a saintess.

How should I put it? It's like seeing a wall full of various volunteer awards and certificates of merit for acts of bravery and saving lives in a child's room. From that moment on, you know that the child has no bad intentions.

Judging from her actions of saving people even while fleeing for her own life, she does deserve to be a saint.

He took a sip of hot milk, looked at the black-haired girl in front of him, and after a moment of silence, said:

"The conditions for becoming a saintess are very strict. As an outsider elf, I'm afraid the chances are slim."

“I know, but I have to do it, at least try,” Hikaria said.

Sigh... In this day and age, are there still people who want to be saints?

I'm just as stupid as I used to be.

Ya Feng shook his head.

Hikaria sat there, having said everything she could, except for what the system had to say. The rest depended on Ya Feng's attitude and actions.

The question is whether to surrender oneself to the church, seek personal gain from within, engage in deeper self-examination later to force oneself to reveal the system's secrets, or ultimately eliminate oneself completely.

She waited for Ya Feng to deal with her, her hands unconsciously gripping the hem of her skirt.

Her only wish was that even if she died, it wouldn't affect her mother.

Ya Feng silently drank his milk, seemingly deep in thought. Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, he put down his cup and abruptly spoke to Hikaria.

"So, you're going to keep your identity a secret all the time, right?"

Hikaria nodded gently.

Ya Feng continued:

"So, are you interested in learning Holy Light Magic from me?"

Chapter 52 Is my target?

Three o'clock in the morning.

Hikaria returned to her apartment, exhausted.

I quietly closed the door and went into the bathroom.

I took off my clothes, turned on the shower, and let the cool water wash over my flawless white body.

Although she was already seventeen, she looked like a budding flower, just entering the developmental stage. She was somewhat thin, but already showing some curves.

As a long-lived race, elves stop growing at a certain stage of physical development, only resuming growth at the next growth spurt. Generally, this first growth spurt occurs around age twelve, but Hikaria, being a half-elf, didn't reach this point until she was fifteen.

She washed away the smell of blood and a hint of fish soup from her body. Water droplets slid down her delicate, white skin. She rubbed her cheeks, took a deep breath, and the man's face still echoed in her mind.

"Since your goal is to become a saintess, would you like to learn holy light magic from me?"

Hikaria stared at him blankly, never expecting him to come up with this idea.

“I also know some Holy Light magic. Judging from your strength, you're probably only at the Apostle level, which is right in the Magic Mist period. If you follow me, you should be able to learn a lot. Besides, I don't have any family background, so you don't need to worry about getting involved in any conflicts.”

"Of course, I was just saying it casually. Whether you want to or not is up to you." After saying that, Ya Feng continued eating his noodles.

Hikaria was silent for a while before continuing, "I... need to think about it."

Ya Feng nodded. "I do need to think about it. How about this, it's Friday today, so give me your answer when I get to school on Monday."

“Hmm…” Hikaria nodded.

She was starting to have trouble figuring out what this man was thinking. He had initially pursued her relentlessly, but now he wanted to become her teacher and teach her magic.

However, if what Ya Feng said is true, then there's no harm in acknowledging him as my teacher.

Thanks to the system, he had already reached the Apostle level, making him a genius mage at this age, one in ten thousand. However, after entering the Apostle level, he would enter a period known as the Magic Mist, where his perception of magic would reach a critical point, making it impossible to improve through cultivation. This would make advancement extremely difficult, and unless he had some kind of epiphany, he would be stuck at this level.

Not to mention that she was learning extremely difficult holy light magic, so you can imagine how difficult it was.

If only we had a senior judge like Ya Feng...

As a Silver Moon Dragon Knight, Ya Feng not only dealt with the Dark Magic organization, the Hand of Annihilation, but also saved a boatload of students. Just now, when she saw the thugs, she immediately stepped in to help, just like her, which shows that she is not a bad person.

But what was his motive?

Hikaria was baffled.

She turned off the shower, stood in front of the mirror, and looked at her naked, slender body.

In a daze, she seemed to suddenly realize something.

Wait, could it be that he wants me?!

...

She gently opened the door, tiptoed into the bedroom, went to the bedside, lifted the covers, and lay down next to her mother.

Although the movements were very gentle, the petite figure on the bed still woke up.

"Hmm? Xixi...where did you go?" the mother asked groggily.

"I went to the restroom, Mom," Hikaria replied softly.

"Oh..."

The mother gave a soft hum, then pulled her into her arms, hugged her daughter's head, and gently patted her shoulder to lull her to sleep.

In her mother's warm embrace, Hikaria's heart gradually calmed down, and a feeling of exhaustion washed over her. She soon fell into a deep sleep.

...

on Monday.

Good morning, Linda~ You look great today.

Good morning, Betty, you too.

Ilsa, carrying her schoolbag, went to her seat and, as usual, greeted Hikaria.

Good morning, Hikaria.

"Good morning."

Ilsa placed her backpack on the table, and only a second later did she realize what was happening, looking at her deskmate in surprise.

Normally, when I greet her, she just nods, but today, she actually greeted me?

Ilsa blinked. Could this be the change in attitude that occurs after the favorability rating reaches a certain level?

Ilsa was in a good mood, sat down, and smiled.

"The weather is nice today. I heard that the Magical Creatures class will take us to see griffins today. I'm really looking forward to it."

"Mm." Hikaria nodded gently.

Although things are still somewhat uneventful, we're much closer than before.

Ilsa took out her books and prepared for the first lesson of the day.

At that moment, Hikaria spoke to her in a low voice:

"Linda...can I ask you a few questions?"

"Yes, sure!" Ilsa replied excitedly, not expecting that the other woman would take the initiative to talk to her.

“I… want to know more about your father, is that alright?” Hikaria whispered to her.

Ilsa's radiant smile froze on her face, her lips twitching stiffly.

"Eh?"

...

In the evening, Ya Feng was still waiting in his office. He glanced at the time and realized that half an hour had passed since school ended. He decided to wait another ten minutes, and if Ya Feng didn't come, he would give up.

Why did I propose to be Hikaria's teacher?