It was really lively. Originally, the priests and their attendants, who were all dressed in white, had all changed into slightly embarrassing red and white Christmas-themed outfits.
If she were still in her usual attire at this moment, she would indeed be out of place, Ellie thought with a helpless glance at her own outfit.
After Bell's modifications, at least it could be worn, though the chest area was still very tight. However, she would have a chance to see Zesshi Zetsumei later, and she definitely had to find out why she sent her such a troublesome thing.
Bell said that before Christmas, Theocracy's clothing stores started taking orders for custom Christmas outfits. If you didn't order early, you would basically miss out, so it was really good that Ellie received this set.
However, Ellie didn't think that way. If she hadn't received it, she would have refused to participate on the grounds of not having an outfit. But it was Zesshi Zetsumei who unnecessarily sent this troublesome thing, making it impossible for her to refuse.
So Ellie was now somewhat annoyed, searching for Zesshi Zetsumei. Naturally... Ellie knew where to find her.
Basically, that fellow stayed in the Underground Temple. It was said that most of the equipment left by the Six Great Gods was stored there. Zesshi Zetsumei was the Guardian and user of that equipment, and that fellow could not be exposed to public view. Even within the Slane Theocracy, many people did not know of her existence.
After all, with many mouths, if the Evaluation Country found out, a war might break out. So Zesshi Zetsumei spent most of her time near the Underground Temple.
It was only after she came here that Zesshi Zetsumei often ran out to cause her trouble, allowing her to see her on the surface more often. Thinking about it, before she came to the Slane Theocracy, Zesshi Zetsumei was quite a qualified shut-in!
On her way to the Underground Temple, Ellie bumped into male members of the Black Scripture and Dark Scripture Jeros himself. Those few had also changed into outfits appropriate for the festival.
Those few who could be considered Handsome guys looked quite out of place in their Christmas outfits. After seeing Ellie's rather revealing Christmas attire, they were all very surprised, especially Gelos, who said it looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.
Nonsense... it was originally what Zesshi Zetsumei wore.
But speaking of which, Gelos seemed to have a very good relationship with Zesshi Zetsumei.
The last time he tricked her, he was the one who did it. The time he snuck out and fought her in the Wu Da Forest, Gelos was also present.
Unfortunately, Gelos was just a weakling. Otherwise, Ellie would have a reason to burn Gelos, this normie, during this festival. But according to Theocracy's regulations, Gelos isn't an adult yet, right? Then it doesn't matter.
Of course, her fake brother Queen Aesel was also there, but when he saw her walking towards him, he very smoothly retreated behind the others. Perhaps he was afraid she would cause him trouble?
He had come to apologize to her earlier, saying he couldn't take her home. Did he mean he couldn't go home for the holidays?
Well! The original Clementine turned dark partly due to family reasons, if I remember correctly. Looking at it this way, she really feels a bit sorry for Clementine.
After all, Ellie felt that her experience was very similar to her own before she transmigrated. When she was still alive, she was neglected by her family because she had an overly excellent younger brother. Now that she's here, she's immediately treated as a cherished daughter. The difference in treatment is really quite significant. Now that she's in Theocracy, replacing her identity, it's quite ironic, isn't it?
After finishing her melancholic thoughts and parting ways with those Handsome guys, Ellie continued towards the Underground Temple. Then, at a corner, she accidentally bumped into someone. Normally, Ellie would pay attention to her surroundings, but this time she was indeed distracted by thoughts of her past.
"Sorry, sorry!" This time, Ellie apologized first. It was truly her own distraction this time.
"It's nothing... Ah! You are... You are..." The person she bumped into was trembling. Only then did Ellie realize who she had bumped into: the reclusive girl, Astrology Thousand Miles.
"Hm? Do we know each other?" Ellie quickly played dumb. According to the setting, Clementine, who had lost her memory, shouldn't know her.
"No, no... We don't know each other. Um... I... I'll be going now." Astrology Thousand Miles looked at Ellie as if she had seen a ghost, trembling all over and shrinking far away.
"Please wait a moment. You're also a member of the Black Scripture, aren't you? I'm so sorry, but I've lost my memory, so I don't recognize people very well. Could we reintroduce ourselves?" Ellie looked at the reclusive girl, who was clearly overly nervous. Had she seen something she shouldn't have?
You know, her surveillance was undetectable by her senses. It was because of her existence that her actions in the Slane Theocracy were always cautious. If she could find an opportunity to eliminate her, it would be great. Even though she was now planning to leave the Slane Theocracy, such a character skilled in surveillance was too dangerous for Nazarick.
"I... I am not a member of the Black Scripture. I am just... I am just a common servant. I dare not presume to associate with someone of your standing." Astrology Thousand Miles quickly denied it.
Although Astrology Thousand Miles had also changed into Christmas attire, her signature purple-rimmed glasses and the rabbit-ear-like headband immediately gave her away.
Astrology Thousand Miles's original design in the novel was completely different from everyone else's style, like a JK from a certain island nation, so Ellie recognized her at a glance.
"Hmm? I haven't introduced myself, have I? So how does a common servant like you know what kind of person I am?" Ellie said with a smile, though her eyes were not smiling.
"Uh... That, it's... I heard it from others, about Clementine-sama's deeds. Yes! I heard it from others!" Astrology Thousand Miles quickly replied, her expression extremely flustered.
"So you heard it? I thought you saw it with your own eyes. Sorry, sorry! I scared you. But... I remember this area near the temple is a restricted zone, right? If you're a servant, why are you here?" Ellie continued to pressure Astrology Thousand Miles. Looking at her timid appearance, dealing with her would be easy. After all, there was nothing to fear from someone who was scared into reclusion after peeking at Kaz Heigen and being terrified by Ainz Papa's magic.
"Um... I... I was specifically told to come here to help, yes! That's it!" Astrology Thousand Miles continued to argue nervously, her face already looking very bad. After all, Ellie had deliberately mentioned her talent for peeking earlier, asking if she had seen it with her own eyes, just to scare her.
"Oh, so you're here to help! Huh? Gelos? Why are you still here?" Ellie suddenly looked behind Astrology Thousand Miles and said.
"Ge... Gelos!! Eek!" Astrology Thousand Miles's face instantly turned pale, cold sweat streaming down. She didn't dare to look back, as bumping into an acquaintance would make it impossible to conceal her identity.
"Ah! I misidentified him. That's not Gelos. My apologies! Hmm? Sister, you don't look so good. What's wrong? Are you sick? Do you want me to heal you? Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm quite a skilled Magic Caster!" Ellie said with a smile, intentionally using Gelos to scare her.
"No... No... I don't need it. Tha... Thank you. I... I'm fine... Completely fine! Um, I... I have an urgent matter! I'll be going now!" However, even knowing that the person behind her wasn't Gelos, Astrology Thousand Miles showed no signs of relaxing. Her nerves remained taut, because she knew that the person walking towards them at this very moment was even more terrifying than Gelos.
"You have an urgent matter? I'm quite free right now! Do you want me to help you?" Ellie naturally saw who was walking towards them, so she couldn't let Astrology Thousand Miles escape. She grabbed Astrology Thousand Miles, who was trying to run away.
"No! I wouldn't dare... Clementine-sama, please let me go!!" Astrology Thousand Miles was about to cry, but how could Ellie let her go?
"What are you two playing at?" At this moment, that cold voice came from behind Astrology Thousand Miles.
"Yo! Yugali, Merry Christmas!" Ellie put on a cheerful demeanor, pulling the fleeing Astrology Thousand Miles, and greeted Zesshi Zetsumei behind her.
"Eek..." Astrology Thousand Miles let out an inappropriate shriek.
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