Me, a priest? How could that be!

Chapter 57 The Battle of Goddesses, As Always

I have to admit that I was a bit arrogant.

Charlotte had assumed that the confessions of the Axis followers would be similar to those of the Eris followers, consisting of trivial matters and everyday squabbles. Little did she expect that the first person to arrive would cause such a commotion.

"……God?"

"Oh no, I mean goddess."

Although there was a perforated wooden board separating them, Charlotte could still sense the doubt in the middle-aged man's expression. However, he didn't doubt it too much and instead pleaded, "Priest, what should I do? Please guide me..."

This request is far too heavy!

Charlotte also felt embarrassed. After thinking for a while, she slowly said, "Don't be ashamed of your own preferences. Just like some people like sweet coffee while others like bitter coffee, everyone has different tastes, so just be open about it..."

"...That's it?"

"Um?"

He thought he had said it very well; he hadn't hurt the other person's self-esteem, nor had he completely rejected his hobby. As long as it didn't interfere with others enjoying their own private space, that was fine.

But the middle-aged man opposite seemed somewhat unsatisfied, and left with a hunched back, looking rather disappointed.

Charlotte was completely unaware.

"...Did I do something wrong?"

"You're so wrong!!"

Aqua pouted angrily and rebuked loudly, "How can you say that so casually? Look, he's disappointed! His devotion to me will greatly diminish! You should say: 'It's the world's fault for not wanting to change, it's the environment's fault for having bad tastes, it's others' fault for not approving, don't blame yourself, just shift the blame to others...' That's the right thing to do!"

"Are you serious!?"

"That's the doctrine of the Axis religion! It's because you didn't say that that believer was disappointed!"

"……what?"

Charlotte hasn't changed her mindset yet.

The teachings of the Church of Erised are mostly positive and uplifting, encouraging believers to change themselves and become better versions of themselves.

The doctrine of Axis teaches others how to give up, that whatever they do is someone else's fault and has nothing to do with them, belonging to the type of "rather than suffer internally and exhaust themselves, they would rather go crazy and exhaust others."

"That's enough, let me demonstrate for you!"

She demonstrated it herself.

Charlotte instinctively stood up: "Then I'll go out first..."

"You're right here!" Aqua plopped down on his lap. "How am I supposed to demonstrate if you leave?"

I said…

This pose, this angle!

This is really bad!

Just as Charlotte was about to force herself to leave, another believer arrived at the church and went straight into the confessional seeking help. Aqua quickly made a shushing gesture to him, then straightened her posture with a serious expression.

"Welcome, lost lamb. Come, confess your sins. God will listen and forgive you."

Gentle and pleasant to the ear.

Like a mother's hand stroking his cheek, it unconsciously soothed him, and even Charlotte herself felt a desire to confide in someone.

"Miss Priest, I am guilty..."

Listen to the sound.

He should be a relatively young man.

With a hint of shame and guilt, he said, "Actually, I really like buttocks... That's right, it was when I was little, playing by the river, that I discovered river buttocks. The white, undulating shape with its perfect curves fascinated me, and I've been obsessed with them ever since... Whether it's river buttocks or sea buttocks, I even went so far as to have them custom-made..."

What?

Isn't this perfectly normal?

Just like some people like playing Azur Lane and others like playing Arknights, it's simply a matter of personal preference.

He is still too young.

"But a few days ago, I saw the lambs in my sheepfold who had just been sheared, and I couldn't help myself...! I'm sorry, High Priestess, I'm guilty!"

The young one is me!?

Charlotte thought she was a seasoned pro, but in front of him she felt like a complete novice.

What exactly did you do to the lamb?!

It's not that I can't understand it; I'd seen lambs' butts on short videos before my reincarnation, and they were indeed very tempting. But I can't do something like that; what if someone found out—

"It's Eris's fault."

"...Huh?" X2

Aqua's sudden remark startled both Charlotte and the man. Fortunately, Charlotte consciously lowered her voice to avoid being noticed. Of course, it's also possible that the man simply didn't notice.

"Rest assured, God will forgive all sins."

Aqua exuded an inexplicable holiness as she softly said, "Go love buttocks; go love lambs. The doctrine of Axis is universal love. Whether the object is breasts, buttocks, or even lambs, as long as the object of love is not an undead or a demon, as long as there is love and it does not break the law, all can be forgiven."

"Then the goddess Eris is...?"

"Look, isn't she the goddess who rules this world? It was because she turned the lamb into that that you were tempted, so it's not your fault, it's all Eris's fault."

Feed...

Charlotte stared wide-eyed at the profile of the silly goddess spouting nonsense with an air of utter disbelief. How could she possibly say such a thing?

Although Eris is the manager of this world, she doesn't personally manage everything, does she?

And isn't the main reason this world has become such a mess all because you just randomly threw reincarnated people over here? How is it Eris's fault?

But the man treasured it like a precious gem.

"It's Eris's fault... Yes, it's Eris's fault, not mine... Hehe, hehehe..."

Your laughter sounds a bit off, doesn't it?

Before anyone could persuade him, the man opposite him seemed to have found an outlet for his anger. He happily pushed open the confessional door and left the church.

Aqua smiled contentedly.

Charlotte covered her face.

"Aqua, I'm begging you."

"Even begging requires queuing!"

"No, you idiot!"

"It hurts!"

Aqua cried out in pain.

Charlotte smacked her on the head, rolling her eyes in annoyance. "Hey Aqua, is it really okay for you to speak ill of the goddess in front of the followers of the Cult of Eris?"

"For a god, the number and devotion of believers are extremely important; those believers directly become the god's power. Charlotte must have realized this too, during the battle with the Headless Horseman."

"Well..."

It has to be admitted that this is indeed the case.

At that time, the "Divine Light Fist" was extremely powerful. According to Aqua, she seemed to have gathered the faith of everyone present in a short period of time, and Charlotte was crippled by the headless knight with the blessing of faith.

From this perspective, faith is indeed very important.

Then Aqua's actions are understandable. ...Bullshit, he really doesn't understand a thing! Because when the following believers came to confess, Aqua invariably blamed Eris for everything.

Haven't lost weight?

Eris's fault.

Not making money?

Eris's fault.

No girlfriend?

Eris's fault.

"A goddess who wantonly belittles her juniors, is this really appropriate for her as a goddess?"

"Hmph, the battle for goddess status is always like this!... Ouch!"

Charlotte couldn't help but slap her.