That’s Not What Kissing Means! - Chapter 75
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That’s not what kissing means!
Episode 75
Sophia kindly escorted Evelyn all the way to her room.
During that time, Sophia’s mouth never stopped moving for a moment.
She praised Goddess Yulia, then boasted about the virtuous character of the clerics.
Eventually, she even began explaining the architectural style of the temple.
Evelyn could only nod with a half-dead expression on her face.
Just before entering the room, Sophia held out the thick book she had been carrying the entire time.
It was the book that had separated Evelyn and Theo.
“This is the Cleric Code. Please read it whenever you have spare time.”
“Yes, thank… Hnngh!”
The weight of the book was considerable. She wondered how Sophia had carried it with one hand.
The thickness was also enormous—it seemed like she couldn’t finish reading it even if she spent her entire life on it.
Evelyn lay down on the bed with her exhausted body.
Looking at the clock, it was late evening.
According to what she heard from Sophia, all the clerics went to bed early and woke up at dawn.
‘I need to get a good night’s sleep quickly.’
Many things had happened today.
Since her mental fatigue was considerable, she hurriedly closed her eyes.
“…”
However, even after a long time, sleep wouldn’t come.
Tossing and turning, Evelyn finally figured out the reason.
She had become too accustomed to the Duke’s mansion in such a short time.
The cozy warmth and bustling atmosphere there, and even the warm people in every way…
It was such an affectionate space that even at night, she didn’t feel alone.
‘I miss the manor…’
Evelyn was greatly surprised by the sudden thought.
What am I missing?
She let out a hollow laugh at her own thoughts.
‘That’s ridiculous. It’s not even my home.’
She bolted upright from her position.
The empty feeling must surely be due to the unfamiliar bedding.
“It’s because the blankets are different from the Duke’s mansion. Come to think of it, the pillow seems too low too…!”
Evelyn desperately searched for excuses.
While the shared blankets couldn’t be helped, the height of the pillow needed to be changed.
Looking around the room, she gazed at the book on the table.
It was the Cleric Code that Sophia had given her.
“…”
Feeling slightly guilty, she slowly approached the table.
She stealthily brought the book to the bed and placed it under the pillow before resting her head.
‘This is better than I thought?’
It was surprisingly a stable height. She seemed to be getting sleepier than before too.
I’m sorry, Sophia…
Evelyn asked for forgiveness in her heart and pulled the covers over herself.
* * *
The dawn sky was tinged with a bluish hue.
While ordinary people would be spending quiet time lost in deep sleep, the temple was different.
Even before dawn broke, the clerics had diligently cleaned their rooms and finished preparing to leave neatly.
There was no exception for Evelyn either.
Sophia had come to wake her up.
Along with the sound of knocking, a voice saying ‘Cleric Evelyn~’ could be heard.
Evelyn slowly blinked her eyes and muttered.
“What, from this early in the morning…”
“It’s Sophia! May I come in?”
At the energetic voice, Evelyn bolted upright.
With flustered hands, she quickly tidied the bed.
After hastily putting on her clerical robes over her nightgown, she ran toward the door.
When the door finally opened, Sophia was smiling brightly.
“I’m sorry, Cleric Evelyn. You absolutely cannot be late for breakfast.”
“Breakfast already…?”
“The temple’s morning starts earlier than other places. Hoho!”
Then she looked Evelyn up and down from top to bottom.
“You’re still clumsy at putting on clerical robes. I’ll help you.”
No, I’m wearing nightclothes underneath!
Before Evelyn could stop her, she entered the room.
Then she shouted toward the bed.
“Oh my!”
Dismay crossed Evelyn’s face.
Sophia had seen it. The code book being used as a pillow.
Sophia cupped her cheeks with both hands.
Then she exclaimed in a delighted voice.
“Cleric Evelyn… to move me so much from this early morning!”
Move you?
Did I hear wrong?
Confused, Evelyn blinked her eyes.
Sophia’s cheeks turned rosy.
“You read the book I gave you until you fell asleep.”
Looking back, the pillow and book were lying side by side.
When she had tidied the bedding earlier, she must have carelessly tossed the pillow aside.
Sophia hummed as she approached Evelyn.
“Now I’ll help you put on your clerical robes properly.”
“Oh, no! I’ll do it myself.”
Evelyn confessed honestly.
“Embarrassingly, I fell asleep late yesterday. I panicked at Sophia’s appearance and threw on the clerical robes over my nightgown. That’s why my outfit is such a mess…”
“Goodness…”
Sophia clapped her hands.
“You stayed up all night reading the Cleric Code…”
“…”
Evelyn didn’t bother to say no.
Sometimes silence is better than the truth.
“Then hurry and come out. You know where the dining hall building is, right?”
“Dining hall?”
“That’s what we call the cafeteria within the temple.”
“Ah, you mean the building next to the chapel. I’ll get ready and come out quickly.”
Having received confirmation, Sophia left the room with a pleased expression.
She’s definitely a good person, but…
Somehow, the more time she spent with her, the more tired she felt.
His overly bright voice contributed greatly to this.
Evelyn washed up briefly and changed her clothes again.
Her first meal at the Temple!
She truly wasn’t looking forward to it at all.
Breathing in the cool dawn air, she walked toward the dining hall.
Strangely, the surroundings were quiet the entire way. Not a single person was in sight.
Finally, when she reached the dining hall and Evelyn opened the heavy door—
Creeeeak—
She drew in a breath at the old, worn sound.
Countless clerics were seated at their places, all looking only at her.
They hadn’t even touched the food that had been served.
Only then could Evelyn understand.
Why she had been the only one on the path to the dining hall, and why everyone’s gaze was now directed here.
‘I was late…!’
So if even one person was missing, the clerics couldn’t begin their meal.
Evelyn’s face burned hot with shame and embarrassment, as if it might burst.
At that moment, a gentle voice came from far away.
“Evelyn, please sit here.”
It was the Envoy. He was calling to her from the most prominent seat at the head table.
It was truly unwelcome consideration.
The head table was positioned at the very back, and to reach it, she would have to pass by every single cleric.
“I’m sorry… I’ll make sure not to be late next time…”
At her sincere apology, the clerics only smiled silently.
That made Evelyn’s conscience sting even more.
Diagonally across from the Envoy sat Theo with an expressionless face.
But Evelyn could read the hint of laughter reflected in his eyes.
She took a seat next to Theo.
“Then let us begin the dining hall prayer.”
The Envoy offered a prayer with a solemn voice.
During this time, Evelyn surveyed the food before her.
‘What is this? Moss?’
Up close, it was an even more bizarre-looking dish.
It looked like the greenish water from yesterday’s bath had been made into a thick consistency.
The Envoy, having finished the prayer, smiled brightly.
“It’s a soup made from herbs and beans that purify the body. You’ll see it every morning.”
“Yes, I see…”
Evelyn’s hand trembled finely as she picked up her spoon.
‘It’s probably going to taste like nothing but grass…’
Then she squeezed her eyes shut and put the soup in her mouth.
Her eyes snapped wide open.
She had expected it to taste only of grass, but it had a muddy, earthy flavor.
Unfortunately, the Envoy posed a difficult question to Evelyn.
“How does it taste?”
“…”
Everyone looked at her with expectant eyes.
She couldn’t possibly answer that it tasted like licking mud with her tongue.
“It fills my mouth… with the taste of nature.”
“What an excellent description.”
Looking at the soup that still had quite a lot left, Evelyn swallowed back tears.
The Envoy then asked Theo in turn.
“Is it to your liking?”
“It has a peculiar taste.”
Theo tilted his head to the side.
“It feels like eating a rain-soaked grass field.”
The interior instantly fell silent.
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