Chapter 6: Milk (Part 2)

That night, Amon again had a restless sleep. As soon as he closed his eyes, it seemed he could see Maria's gaze, and various thoughts flooded in. He tried his best not to think about it, yet he could not help but remember. Under her gaze, he felt as if he had been softened, yet his body was somewhat stiff and rigid under the stirrings of desire. Usually, when his mind was in turmoil, he would bathe in the cold spring, but at this moment, he could not help but wonder—could it be that the cold spring held some other mystery, that its biting chill had transformed him in this way?

As she prayed towards the Tears of the Gods, the pale golden divine stone emitted a faint halo towards her, enveloping her in a sacred radiance. This indicated that Maria had begun to awaken the power bestowed by the deities. However, at the same time, she felt as if the brilliance of the divine stone transformed into Amon's gaze, burning her chest and body, leaving her uncertain whether it was pleasurable or painful, and experiencing a somewhat uncontrollable daze. This indicated that Maria had begun to awaken the power bestowed by the deities. However, at the same time, she felt as if the brilliance of the divine stone transformed into Amon's gaze, burning her chest and body, leaving her uncertain whether it was pleasurable or painful, and experiencing a somewhat uncontrollable daze

Maria had no doubt about her devotion to the goddess Isis, but her life was not merely a blank slate beyond that; she was also a favored noble young lady. At the age of sixteen, Maria's grandfather was a merchant in the city-state of Cape, who was honored for organizing a fleet to follow the army of Aegean in battle, providing logistical military supplies, and thus became a noble.

But now Maria feels very unwell, her body and soul filled with an indescribable sense of agitation. Gabriel had told her that this was the divine trial she must face, and that with the awakening of the power bestowed by the divine, it was impossible to forcibly suppress their emergence through will alone; she could only confront them with a pure heart, remaining unaffected by them.

Amon turned around and saw Gabriel already standing at the door. She arrived so quickly that nothing could happen in time, even though nothing was going to happen anyway

Becoming the saintess who guards the goddess Isis at www.hetushu.com means she must lead a life that is both exalted and detached from the mundane. Every action, every word, and even every glance must conform to the identity of a saintess. She will forever be prohibited from any physical contact with adult men, and the objects she uses are subject to specific regulations and requirements, and so on. This significantly contradicts the nature of a young girl. Every action, every word, and even every glance must conform to the identity of a saintess. She will forever be prohibited from any physical contact with adult men, and the objects she uses are subject to specific regulations and requirements, and so on. This significantly contradicts the nature of a young girl.

What happened here? A voice suddenly came from outside the door

Amon was supposed to turn and walk out the door, but his body remained still. Then he felt himself being pulled by an invisible force. The subsequent memory is marked by a brief blank, leaving Amon unable to clearly recall how the events unfolded for a long time thereafter

... ...

The aura emanating from the two individuals seemed to become soft and viscous, as if they were mutually attracting each other. She was so fragile, her body trembling incessantly in his hands. Amon's right hand quietly exerted pressure, gripping her chest firmly through her clothing, his palm able to feel the enticing texture of her nipple beneath the fabric. The girl's breasts were not exaggerated; Amon's fingers spread wide enough to completely envelop them.

Maria has been using warm water these past few days, but today she specifically requested cold water, which struck Amon as somewhat strange. He carried the heavy basin of water to Maria's room and set it down. Usually, a maid attends to Maria during her grooming, but now she is alone, and Amon must stand at the staircase to avoid intruding.

I never expected it, truly never expected it! I am sorry, this is all my fault! ... Amon, you must be sent by the goddess Isis to test me ... Maria saw that Amon had fallen heavily and wanted to reach out to help him, but just as she took half a step, her movement halted. The expression on her face, which had just moments ago seemed scorched by fire, instantly turned pale.

By the time he could recall clearly, he was already standing in front of Maria, so close that he was almost in her embrace, or rather, he had her in his arms. His left hand was around her waist, while his right hand rested on her chest. Her breath seemed to burn him, and his gaze appeared to scorch her. His hand on her soft bosom made him feel as if he had been completely softened, as if he were melting under some intense heat.

Amon, who would never speak up on his own, suddenly began to talk, and Maria seemed taken aback. Her shoulders trembled slightly, though there was no wind, yet the door closed silently, as if pushed by an invisible force

This is a miracle, this is a legend! Although Maria had read stories of miracles and legends, she had never experienced them firsthand, and she involuntarily sought the shadows of those stories in Amon. Amon, though still youthful, was quite handsome, always wearing an expression of stubbornness and composure. In truth, Maria enjoyed watching him, yet she could not articulate why she felt this way.

At that moment, he happened to see Maria looking at him, her gaze seemingly filled with pain and confusion, her lips slightly parted. Amon had already forgotten to think, leaning in to meet her breath, attempting to kiss her. Just as their lips were about to touch but had not yet made contact, Maria's body trembled even more violently, and she suddenly reached out to push him away.

Maria did not sleep, but instead prayed towards the Tear of the Gods, invoking the divine power granted by the gods in the unique manner taught by Gabriel. More smoothly than Gabriel had anticipated, she had succeeded, feeling as if she could harness an invisible force that permeated her surroundings; perhaps calling it a force was not entirely accurate, maybe it could be described as energy or ability

Maria had also read various stories from the Grass Paper Poems, filled with breathtaking wars and romantic sentiments. She had once harbored many fantasies about her own future, but after she resolved to become a saint and dedicate everything to the great goddess Isis, all these desires, including those of the secular world, had to be relinquished

Maria was well aware that leaving Dock Town would mean a permanent farewell to the young man, and simultaneously, a definitive farewell to the mundane life of her youth. This was a symbol, and she firmly believed in it, yet a sense of regret tormented her body and mind.

It was Amon who unearthed the Tears of the Gods; he is a young man favored by the goddess Isis, which enabled him to welcome the arrival of the Tears of the Gods. However, Maria also heard about the events that transpired that day in the town square, where Amon nearly had a finger severed, precisely because he had discovered the Tears of the Gods

Lady Maria, are you feeling unwell? Would you like to inform Lord Gabriel? Ammon, who was supposed to leave after putting down the basin, took the initiative to ask a question. After enduring for two days, he could no longer hold back, as he sensed that the breath exhaled by Maria seemed quite warm

By a remarkable coincidence, a visiting king from the Barun United Kingdom also encountered Maria during a temple gathering, directly expressing his desire to marry her as his queen. He sent a formal document to the city lord, Rod-Dick, which was impossible to refuse

Maria is capable of this, and Gabriel is firmly convinced of it, yet she seems to be facing a slight challenge. During lunch today, she and Amon stared at each other as if provoking one another, though it is unclear what each hopes to conquer. Although Amon is merely the son of a miner, Maria is quite curious about him, even harboring some wonderful fantasies.

Last night, when Amon picked up the cat, Maria could feel his gaze resting on her chest, seemingly carrying a tangible touch. Was that an illusion? Yet, Maria felt as if her body was being scorched by his gaze, the disturbance in her soul inexplicably magnified, making her almost unable to suppress a shiver

If the circumstances were different, Maria would undoubtedly not have such a reaction, but she is precisely on the threshold of mastering divine arts, undergoing the legendary trial of the gods. In truth, the real trial lies in the desires and wishes that she must cast aside.

After dinner, Maria was about to pray again. She said to Amon, "I need to wash my face, please bring the water to my room. The water should be cold, without any hot water."

Maria's father was at a loss about what to do when news arrived that the Temple of Isis was selecting a priestess. He went to seek the city lord, Rod-Dick, to allow Aiko-Maria to participate in the selection. The priests at the local temple deemed Maria qualified and she became a candidate for the priestess, temporarily alleviating the trouble. However, Maria must become the true priestess to ultimately resolve all the issues.

Six months ago, the Maria family fleet encountered a storm at sea, suffering heavy losses and urgently needing a large sum of money to compensate for the damages. The father borrowed money from a friend of his father, who holds a prominent and wealthy position in the city-state of Cape. However, this esteemed gentleman proposed a condition: he wished to marry Maria. To preserve the family's business, the father had no choice but to agree.

Having obtained the Tears of the Gods, Maria finally felt at ease, as all the troubles of her family seemed to be on the verge of resolution. Especially after gaining a preliminary mastery of divine arts, she experienced an unparalleled sense of relaxation. At the same time, many desires were also awakened.

Amon still does not understand many things; the feelings of youth awaken quietly in this way. He is also unaware that Maria's emotions at this moment are even more complex than his own

On the third day, during breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Amon stood by the side the entire time. When Maria spoke while looking at the book, he also made eye contact with her. He noticed that once their gaze lingered for too long, Maria's breathing became somewhat irregular, and her complexion flushed, as if she were feeling unwell. Could it be that she is ill?

Her hands were so delicate and weak that they seemed incapable of pushing away the robust Amon, yet Amon was sent flying backward. That invisible force reemerged, and the bewildered Amon found himself utterly unable to resist; he fell to the floor, and the door behind him opened silently. Everything happened so suddenly and inexplicably

The Maria family held a relatively low status among the nobility of the Cape City-State, yet they were quite wealthy. However, after the grandfather's passing, the father inherited the family business, continuing primarily in commerce, though he was not as successful as his father. The father's greatest pride was his daughter, Aiko-Maria. When Aiko turned fourteen, she accompanied her father to the temple in the city-state, and everyone remarked that she was the most beautiful girl in the Cape City-State

She is devout to the goddess Isis, but whether her desire to become a saint also contains selfish motives is something even Maria cannot clarify, nor can anyone else

However, at the same time, various chaotic desires lurking deep within her soul seemed to be awakened and magnified, impacting her spirit and bringing to mind many things she thought she had overlooked and wishes she had abandoned

Their hearts were racing, breaths quickening at their nostrils. Amon's hand moved up along the curve of her chest, attempting to slip beneath the obstructing fabric at the neckline, seeking to grasp her bosom entirely in his hand. It was so alluring, as if filled with the sweetest temptation in the world.

As a result, there was much debate among the people, confirming that he had received the blessing of the guardian deity Mu Yun, a situation that had not occurred in the town for a century. What kind of youth could simultaneously earn the favor of two completely different deities, creating a rare encounter not seen in a hundred years? He received the blessing of Mu Yun, yet also unearthed the Tears of the Gods bestowed upon her by Isis