[Blind Saintess (Demigod Rank)]
[When the bearer of this ability covers their eyes, they awaken the miracle of Insight, enabling unconditional use of all holy magic, significantly reducing self-inflicted damage, and granting sword technique enhancement up to the Hero Rank at highest.]
Seeing the ability Sword Maiden had awakened, Luo Shu couldn't help but scratch his head.
He glanced at the woman before him, who, upon learning of this ability, was preparing to cover her eyes with a black cloth to test it. Then he thought back to those goblins from earlier.
'No wonder this world felt so familiar. So it's that disgusting Goblin Slayer universe...'
Finally understanding, Luo Shu couldn't help but complain internally.
He hadn't watched much of the Goblin Slayer anime in his previous life, but he did have some impression of that blind saintess who'd been violated by goblins.
After all, a blind, golden-haired, buxom nun perfectly hit Luo Shu's preferences.
The added tragedy of the 4090 mining card incident had also made him somewhat aware of Sword Maiden's circumstances.
But Luo Shu never expected that the Desire Faction's containment strategy would land him in this Abyss world, arriving just in time to intercept the Maiden before her tragedy occurred.
"Does this count as incredible luck?"
"I suppose it does?"
Sword Maiden, now with her eyes covered, said in a gentle tone:
"Although the ability requires my eyes to be covered, in reality, due to the effect of Insight, my vision hasn't narrowed but actually expanded significantly. I can even easily see angles behind me."
"Additionally, the Hero Rank swordsmanship enhancement suddenly made me comprehend many sword techniques. I feel that even without using abilities, just with swordsmanship alone, I could easily defeat my former self."
"Finally, the holy magic enhancement... I somehow feel I can unconditionally use holy magic that normally requires virginity as a prerequisite... Uh..."
At this point, Sword Maiden abruptly stopped speaking, her expression turning slightly awkward as she looked at Luo Shu.
What did it mean that she could ignore the virginity requirement for holy magic?
Wasn't this practically inviting Luo Shu to... remove that condition right in front of him?
Realising this, Sword Maiden immediately clammed up.
While she wasn't entirely opposed to offering her purity to Luo Shu, she certainly didn't want such things happening in a goblin nest!
Noticing Sword Maiden's sudden hesitation, Luo Shu didn't probe into her shyness but instead changed the subject:
"I recall that Insight is a miracle possessed by devotees of the Supreme God?"
"...Yes."
Sword Maiden replied weakly, like a lamb fully aware of its vulnerable position:
"The miracle of Insight belongs to devotees of the Sun God. It can see through others' lies and detect weaknesses in enemies' techniques. It's said some past Maidens of the church could even glimpse future trajectories."
"That's quite a comprehensive ability."
Luo Shu couldn't help but marvel at this.
Built-in anti-deception, swordsmanship enhancement, and holy magic enhancement.
Essentially, the Blind Saintess ability packed the effects of three separate abilities. Such a composite ability could even develop into a decent Class.
This made Luo Shu consider whether Sword Maiden's Demigod Rank ability could be integrated with Sharon's Nun Class.
With the Sun God - a Demigod entity - also present, if successful, Sword Maiden might simply need to follow ritual procedures to become a full Demigod.
And Demigods, whether in the real world, the Abyss, or even True Hell, counted as high-tier combatants.
Gaining a Demigod would be immensely valuable even for Luo Shu.
As for the points needed to deduce Sword Maiden's Class, Luo Shu reckoned that thorough plundering of this Abyss world might yield sufficient resources.
Failing that, selling a god to the Divine Pantheon Reconstruction System could also cover the costs.
Having formed this plan, Luo Shu prepared to act:
"Now that you've awakened your ability, it's time we took control of the Supreme God's church."
With Sword Maiden - a recognised Saintess - as their insider, plus control over the Supreme God itself, if Luo Shu couldn't suppress those believers, he might as well kill himself.
Eliminate some troublemakers, recruit others, then subdue the illiterate masses - this three-step approach would surely succeed.
Just as Luo Shu was planning the church's reorganisation...
Ding!
A notification from the Divine Pantheon Reconstruction System gave Luo Shu a peculiar expression.
[Familia member Ai Hoshino has awakened the ability 'Lies' (Elite Rank).]
[Lies: After activating this ability, the user's words gain significantly increased persuasiveness. When the lies are believed by others, depending on the user's power, parts of the lies may become reality.]
Seeing Ai Hoshino being pulled into the Familia and awakening such an ability, Luo Shu's expression turned rather peculiar.
Just as Sword Maiden arrived with her lie-detecting ability, here comes Ai Hoshino with a lying ability. What a perfect match!
What should this be called? Double happiness?
Shaking his head at the strange coincidence, Luo Shu turned to Sword Maiden and said:
"Anyway, let's regroup with Mai and Ai first."
"As you command, Your Eminence!"
...
While Luo Shu was busy in the Abyss world...
The real world.
Hidden Management Department garrison.
Seated in Luo Shu's usual chair, Lacus Clyne, dressed in her chairwoman uniform, smiled at the newcomer entering the room:
"Welcome, and thank you for your assistance, Miss C.C."
Hearing this, C.C. scratched her messy hair and said drowsily:
"Even if you say that, I can't offer much help, Madam Chairwoman."
As she spoke, C.C. walked to the sofa, plopped down, crossed her legs, and grabbed a nearby cushion as if preparing to continue her nap.
Seeing this, Lacus simply smiled and said:
"How about some breakfast? Peach pizza?"
C.C. instantly perked up at this, glancing at Lacus:
"Made by that Erina Nakiri girl?"
"She's already preparing it," Lacus replied with a smile.
Hearing this, C.C. immediately said:
"Deal!"