The plain and unnoticed me is no more

"... eh?

What do you suddenly say about who you are? I lean my neck tightly.

"What are you talking about? You just confirmed that I am Elaine Norris."

Of course, I know that you are not asking such a question.

But it is still unclear what he knows about me. So for the time being, I decided not to say anything bad.

Because the answer to the question is wrong, Aaron naturally looks dissatisfied.

Do you want to hear from Evan about Lana at the inn and see if it's me? But if you just want to make sure it's him, the way he's nervous right now is not normal.

Aaron distracted himself and put his fingers together in a restless state.

"I came here ten days ago. Do you remember what happened that day?

"Ten days ago...? Then it's the day I came here. Sandra went missing."

"Well, that was where you discovered the Virgin...."

Do you think Aaron and I were watching Sandra leave the warehouse? But at that time, I suppose there was only Evo, the priest who came looking for me...? I just didn't realize?

"Aaron, I don't understand the intent of the question. What's wrong with that?

Aaron squeezed his fingers together.

"Actually, that day, on my way to see the Virgin, I felt like I heard Elaine's voice from somewhere... the warehouse door was a little open, so I heard a conversation that leaked out of the gap."

……

Did Aaron open the door that I thought he opened with the wind...? But Leviant said he didn't feel a sign.

I wonder if Aaron had left in such a short time because of the time that had elapsed before I could speak up.

"Speaking of conversations... did you hear voices other than mine?

Apart from Aaron's spiritual powers, Leviant's voice should not be heard by ordinary people.

Had you heard it, you would have been attacked first by questions about the existence of fairies. But not touching it still has a chance to deceive you.

"No. I only heard Elaine's voice when the voice was small."

"Really...."

After all, he could not hear Leviant. But it was only for a short while. It was only after this that I learned the hard facts. Aaron looked at me and kept talking with a little excitement.

"So I looked inside, wondering who I was dealing with. I couldn't confirm the other person's appearance... but when Elaine said she could see Sandra's memory in the mirror, I noticed the big picture of what she saw."

……

The door was indeed half-open. But I wasn't expecting to be seen, and I was terribly upset.

"What was that? The next moment, someone's everyday landscape passed through his head like an arrow. Are you sure that's Sandra's memory!? I hardly remember it anymore, but it was incredible to use it in words, but...."

Aaron asked me, bluishing and confused.

"... did Aaron see that too?

"Yes, until you experience severe seasickness, dizziness, and lose sight of yourself in the mirror. So I want to know what it is and who you are that was plain in in that situation."

There was a distance from the door to the mirror, and even if there was something there, ordinary people wouldn't mind. Focusing on that image in the mirror, even from a remote place, is just an incredible concentration.

Leviant was worried about me, but it wasn't about mental fatigue, it was a powerful technique that could not be tolerated by ordinary people.

I'm sure I was safe thanks to the goddess, but if Aaron couldn't help but keep peeking at his memory, it might have been quite dangerous.

I always think that Aaron's observation and insight are truly unacceptable. It is also surprising that this time, I was judged by my voice alone.

Any disguise in front of Aaron seems to be in vain for a different reason than Taki.

"Master Elaine, aren't you really a saint? At that time, I felt unbearably sick and left the temple to escape. But I regretted waiting for my recovery and asking you to talk on the spot."

"Master Aaron...."

I don't know what to do. I never thought of getting him involved like this.

I'm sure she couldn't see me, and she kept thinking about what she saw and what she had been doing alone ever since.

Had Aaron known that he was visiting Sandra regularly, he might have thought of another way.

Where was he listening? Honestly, I don't remember exactly what I was saying. I wonder if she said something that was troubling her.

"I am not a Virgin. The Prophet's Virgin is definitely Sandra."

When I said so, Aaron had a confused look on his face.

"I don't think so. Why would Elaine say that?

"I can only say... because I know it. Something bad is lurking in Sandra right now. So someone has to get rid of it."

Aaron raised his body and rested on his back with a feeling of happiness.

"... ahh, that's why 'purification'..."

Apparently, there was one convincing answer. Aaron regained a little calm.

You've always wanted to see what you saw and heard. After checking, I think the following questions will arise again.

Aaron was holding his head and trying hard to gather information.

The memories of Sandra I saw, some of the conversations I overheard, and just my current explanation tell me that I'm trying to understand.

"Um, how long has Aaron been listening to us?

"Elaine said she cleanses people before they come. That's all I've heard. Maybe the conversation was with a witch? Were you secretly trying to perform a ritual of purification there?

"Er...."

I was told that I was helping the witch at first, so I was put together in an unexpected direction. Not sure how to answer, Aaron ran into a simple question.

"I didn't know for the first time, but there was a magical instrument in the temple that could peek into people's memories. But what is the reason for not performing the ritual of purification by formal means, knowing that something is possessed by the Virgin?

"Aaron... only the chief priest and witch Irina know about this. I don't want to make a loud noise and confuse people around me. Aaron, please stop prying any further. Please."

I told him not to interfere any more, but Aaron didn't back down.

Master Elaine. Is there anything I can do to help?

"So....!

"There must be something profound going on. I see. I don't want to bother you, so stop prying. But I don't like being a bystander anymore. There must be something I can do."

Aaron says he doesn't want to hear about the situation and wants to help. I wonder if he feels anything against me, even though he doesn't have to do anything.