Teacher Xia Lai is also teaching in Kivotos today

Logically speaking, there are quite a few people who know that they often eat instant noodles, but there are also those who know that they forget to add eggs to their instant noodles...

That can be said to be very rare.

And Serena seemed to realize that she had said too much, and she coughed lightly to force an end to the topic.

"In short! Although the teacher has been helping everyone, his own health has become dangerous! If it continues like this, it is very likely that something serious will happen! Although I have first aid supplies on me, I don't want to use these things at all..."

As she said this, Serena's mood suddenly became a little depressed.

"Now that I think about it, it seems like I've never taken good care of my teacher... I'm so ashamed..."

Seeing this, Lynn smiled, reached out and touched the girl's head.

"I know. Just like I am always busy with various tasks on weekdays, Sina also has to take care of other people. It's very busy."

"Ah...thank you...but at least let me do something for the teacher..."

After hesitating for a moment, Serena seemed to remember something and quickly took out a bottle of juice from the small bag she carried with her.

"How about this, teacher? This is a nutritious juice prepared by everyone in the Rescue Knights! It can quickly replenish energy and nutrients!"

"I don't know why, but this setting always sounds like some kind of flag..."

Despite complaining, Lin En still took the bottle of juice from the girl, which at least looked normal. Then, under the eager gaze of Qinna, he unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip.

"...Hmm? It tastes surprisingly good."

After taking several sips of juice into his dry throat to make sure he was not mistaken, Lin En said to Qinna with a smile.

"Thank you, Sena. I'm thirsty."

"Well, seeing the teacher happy makes me happy too."

But then, Qinna spoke to Lin En in a serious tone.

"But no matter what, you can't force yourself too much, teacher! If you really feel unwell, remember to contact me immediately! I will come to see you right away!"

Looking at the girl who was looking at him with genuine seriousness, Lynn chuckled and nodded.

"Yes, I will... Thank you, Serena."

Chapter 15: The Second Trumpet of the Holy Trinity

Among the students of Kivotos, there is an occasional debate like this:

Which building in this city leaves the most deep impression on people?

Is it the sacred tower located in the Federal Student Union District DU, representing the power of the Federal Student Union?

Is it the Millennium Tower located in the Millennium Science and Technology Academy, which embodies the wisdom and inspiration of countless students?

Or is it the Onmyoji main building located in the Hyakki Yagyo United Academy, which is said to be equipped with a variety of traps and defense equipment?

However, no matter how it is discussed, the Holy Trinity Cathedral located in the Holy Trinity Comprehensive Academy will definitely be included. In this historic school, the Cathedral is the largest building in the entire academy and is even regarded as a symbol of the Holy Trinity.

“…I didn’t expect to end up here.”

Looking at the great cathedral standing before him, which he had heard of a long time ago, Lin En complained awkwardly.

However, what surprised him was that the building in front of him did not have any magnificent decorations. Instead, it had comfortable-looking arrangements and a sense of sacredness created by the light shining through the stained glass windows.

After stepping onto the steps, Lynn reached out and pushed open the church door.

"Click——"

With a subtle but clear sound of a door opening, the entire chapel appeared in Lynn's eyes.

However, unlike the magnificent exterior of this cathedral, the interior is just an ordinary chapel.

On both sides of the road leading to the altar, simple benches were arranged in a very regular pattern.

However, even so, when Lin En walked in the chapel, he felt a sense of dignity and solemnity. Every brick and stone, every piece of glass, and every breath of air here seemed to contain a heavy history and faith.

But the next moment, Lynn noticed a girl sitting on a bench not far away, praying devoutly.

The girl was wearing a black and white nun's uniform with gold trim. However, compared to the ordinary nun she had just seen outside, the girl in front of her had a more sacred feeling, like a saint.

In addition, the girl wore a veil decorated with two flowers on her head.

But even with a veil, Lin En could still clearly see the girl's long golden hair shining in the sunlight shining through the glazed windows.

The girl looked so serious and pious that Lin En didn't even notice her approaching.

Seeing this, Lin En did not say anything to disturb the other party, but sat down next to her.

However, it seemed that the movement was too large, or for some other reason, when Lin En sat down, the praying girl opened her eyes and looked at him.

The moment Lin En met the girl's gaze, he was stunned.

The girl looked a little immature, but the nun's uniform she wore alleviated this. But apart from that, what really attracted Lin En was her pair of spiritual eyes.

Although those eyes seemed to be drooping, they seemed to be looking at him with emotion at all times.

"Um... Sorry, I seem to be disturbing you?"

Lin En finally came back to his senses from the girl's eyes, coughed lightly, and quickly apologized to the girl.

However, in response to Lin En's words, the girl smiled and responded nonchalantly.

"All encounters are destined...so, Teacher Lin En doesn't need to apologize."

It was somewhat unexpected that this girl, whom he had never met before, actually called out his name.

But if I think about it carefully, I seem to have become famous in Kivotos through some strange means...

"My name is Ilo Marie, you can just call me Marie. Please give me your guidance, Teacher Lin En."

"Ah... um, okay, Mary."

When the girl heard Lin En calling out her name, she couldn't help but smile again.

"But...teacher, you came to the cathedral so early. Did you encounter any troubles that you need to talk about here?"

Hearing this, Lin En was stunned for a moment, then he smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Although I did encounter some troubles...but I really just happened to be on my way here."

Hearing Lynn say this, Mary couldn't help but blink in confusion.

"In that case...if you don't mind, can I ask what's bothering you, teacher?"

Facing Mary who was looking into her eyes with concern, Lynn chuckled and shook her head.

"Haha, that's a job that adults like me should worry about."

“Is that so… I see. Sorry, I had the illusion that I was overstepping my bounds…”

Seeing the embarrassed look on the girl's face, Lin En quickly spoke up to change the subject.

"Come to think of it, it shouldn't be time for daily work yet, right? Why is Mary coming to the church so early?"

Hearing Lynn's question, Mary was stunned at first, but then she answered with a smile.

“Because now I am working hard towards my goal.”

"Mary's...goal?"

"Yes."

After nodding slightly, Mary turned to look at the icon hanging on the wall behind the altar.

"Most of my work involves listening to other people's confessions and empathizing with their inner pain. It's not a great job, but sometimes it can help someone heal and get back on their feet."

"Hmm...I feel like Mary's job seems to have a lot in common with mine."

In response to Lynn's mumbling, Mary smiled bitterly and shook her head.

"Although I have never met a teacher before, from the descriptions and summaries of other nuns, I know that a teacher's job is not only to listen to everyone's confusion, but also to give them answers and even help them overcome their confusion."

At this point, Mary couldn't help but reveal a hint of loss in her words.

"Compared to teachers, all I can do is listen."

"But just listening is enough."

Noticing Mary's somewhat depressed mood, Lynn smiled and reached out to cover Mary's clasped hands on her chest.

"In fact, most of the time, what people need is not that complicated or difficult. They just want someone who can listen to their troubles and comfort them after they have finished talking. What's more..."

Looking up at Mary who was staring at him in surprise, Lynn continued with a smile.

"How to help them overcome these confusions? That should be my responsibility as a teacher, isn't it?"

Chapter 16: This might be destiny

"Eh……"

However, after hearing what Lynn said, Mary widened her eyes slightly.

"But... isn't this a bit too unfair to the teacher..."

Before Mary could finish, Lynn stretched out her index finger and gently pressed it on the girl's lips.

"Don't you feel it's unfair when you have to bear the troubles that have nothing to do with you, Mary?"

"..."

Perhaps it was because of Lynn's "overreaching" action, or perhaps it was because of his words, Mary, who was looking at him at this moment, did not say anything for a while.

Seeing this, Lin En calmly withdrew his hand and continued to speak to her with a smile.

“And for me, as long as I can see that students can overcome their own confusion or see you working hard for your goals, it is the best reward for me.”

"……I see."

After listening to Lynn's story, Mary clasped her hands in front of her chest as if praying, and smiled as gently as the Virgin Mary.

"I didn't expect that the teacher was already waiting for me at my destination..."

As if she could see Lynn's confusion, Mary smiled and continued speaking to him.

"Although I am now loved by the believers who come to the cathedral, I hope to become a proper nun one day. Although I am wearing a nun's uniform now, I still have many shortcomings if I want to be able to hold my head high and proudly call myself a nun. For this, there are still many things I need to learn and many things I should know..."

Having said that, Mary raised her head slightly, looked directly into Lynn's eyes, and spoke with a smile but seriously.

"I think that when I achieve my goal, I will be able to hold my head high and call myself a qualified nun, just like you, Ms. Lin, did not hesitate to call yourself an adult."

Looking at Mary like this, Lynn couldn't help but chuckle.

"But in my opinion, with this kind of awareness, Mary can already be called a qualified nun, right?"

"Goooo...please, please stop teasing me!"

In response to Lynn's comment, Mary protested with a slightly blushing face.

“Because I know better than anyone that I am still far from perfect, I will work twice as hard as others to do what I should do.”

After hearing what Mary said, Lynn couldn't help but mutter to himself as he recalled the scene he saw when he walked into the cathedral.

"Like... more religious than the others?"

"Ah... yes..."

Perhaps because she was pointed out in front of her, Mary nodded a little embarrassedly.

Seeing this, Lin En smiled and nodded, then straightened his posture under the girl's slightly puzzled gaze.

"In that case, I will pray with Mary."

After putting his hands together, Lynn tilted his head slightly and looked at Mary and said this to her.

"Maybe the gods can sense Mary's piety from my prayers."

"Hmm... Teacher, what a joke..."

Although Mary seemed to express some disgust in her words, her face was filled with a smile from the bottom of her heart.

So, under the sunlight shining through the stained glass window, the two sat side by side on the bench, closing their eyes and praying.

However, Mary was praying seriously, while Lynn's mind was a mess.