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Vibr’s voice was much more lively than usual. I looked at Vibr, who greeted me with a surprised look, and soon glanced around.

 

While using divine power, I felt like I was floating in the air. It seemed that it wasn’t just my imagination but something affecting everyone.

 

I was actually hovering higher than the ground.

 

Yet, I didn’t fall thanks to the bright light enveloping me. Perhaps it was the divine power used by the other priests.

 

Vibr smiled gently, leaning in with his large, snake-like face.

 

Sharp eyes reminiscent of rubies were shining at me.

 

“Now it’s time to go down.”

 

As Vibr finished speaking, my body slowly began to descend to the ground. I moved cautiously to avoid any injuries.

 

Finally, my feet touched the ground.

 

To confirm, I lowered my head to check my legs that touched the ground. It was fascinating that divine power could lift a person higher than the ground.

 

Could I achieve that if I trained more in divine power?

 

Deciding to ask Lionel later, I raised my head to look at the other priests.

 

They were looking at Vibr with awe.

 

In the center, Lionel, more than anyone, was scrutinizing me up and down as I descended to the ground.

 

“Are you okay?”

 

Lionel approached me with slow steps and asked, concerned.

 

“I almost died.”

 

Just recalling the recent events made me shiver.

 

Only now did I realize that everything was a misunderstanding, but when all the divine power left me a while ago, I couldn’t help but misunderstand the priests of Duana Temple.

 

I really almost died.

 

If I had to go through this kind of consciousness every time to materialize Vibr, I would never participate.

 

No, if it weren’t for the crystal method of the temple, it might not have been possible to summon in this way.

 

It was like asking Daniel to kill me by showing up and asking to stop the resurrection of the evil dragon here.

 

“Thank you for your hard work.”

 

Lionel looked down at me with apologetic eyes.

 

“And I apologize for not informing you in advance. I didn’t expect such a large amount of divine power to be consumed…”

 

“You don’t need to apologize, Lionel. But didn’t Priest Pleon know? Pleon can remember the future.”

 

As I finished speaking, I looked at Pleon.

 

Pleon was looking at Vibr with sad eyes.

 

I narrowed my eyes and glanced at Pleon, then shifted my gaze to Lionel.

 

“It seems like he deliberately didn’t tell us.”

 

“No, that’s not true. Priest Pleon probably forgot to mention it because he was looking forward to meeting Vibr today. Please don’t be too hard on Priest Pleon.”

 

Lionel defended Pleon and comforted me in his own way.

 

I pursed my lips, then eventually nodded.

 

“Okay. Well, it had to be done once, and it’s already over.”

 

As I accepted it, Lionel bowed his head in gratitude.

 

I soon looked up at Vibr, who was emitting an aura of holiness and greatness.

 

As big as Vibr was, he looked like a large snake with a pure white body. The only difference from a snake was the large white membrane wings that stood out on his back.

 

“So, Vibr, is this your real form?”

 

Although he had already introduced it as his true form, I asked again.

 

“Yes. Don’t you believe it?”

 

Vibr smiled gently, his eyes squinting.

 

“No, I believe you. Your voice is the same. What I mean is… do you always come out in this form every time you materialize?”

 

“Do you dislike it?”

 

Vibr asked with a somewhat disappointed tone.

 

“It’s not that I dislike it. It might be awkward if you come out like this every time I materialize you.”

 

I raised my head to check Vibr’s height.

 

In fact, since he was in the form of a snake, measuring his height didn’t make much sense, but what I wanted to do was clear.

 

How could I carry Vibr, who was large enough to fill this big and spacious crystal room?

 

Vibr understood why I was worried and brought his face close to mine.

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

After finishing speaking, Vibr closed his eyes quietly.

 

Changes began to occur in Vibr’s body.

 

His large body, which was large enough to fill the crystal room, gradually started to shrink.

 

“Wow.”

 

It was an unbelievable sight.

 

Vibr became smaller and smaller until he was small enough to fit in both of my hands.

 

Finally, Vibr opened his eyes. Now, he had eyes as small and red as rubies, just like a miniature version of the Vibr I knew.

 

“How about this? Is this size okay?”

 

The deep voice had disappeared, and Vibr’s voice became small and thin, almost like a child’s.

 

I couldn’t help but reach out my hands towards him, a gesture to come up.

 

Vibr understood and quickly climbed onto my hands.

 

His scales felt surprisingly warm.

 

After confirming that Vibr safely climbed onto my hands, I raised them to match eye level.

 

Vibr licked his tongue, blinking his eyes.

 

“…Cute.”

 

When I saw the small Vibr, it was a significantly different impression compared to the large Vibr.

 

The baby snake-like Vibr was truly adorable.

 

[It seems you like this appearance. I’m really relieved. I was worried you might not like it.]

 

Even the small Vibr was cute when he smiled.

 

However, that didn’t mean all my concerns vanished. I blinked at Vibr and brought up my worries.

 

“Indeed, if it’s this size, there shouldn’t be a big problem carrying you around. But there are other issues besides that.”

 

[What issues are you talking about?]

 

“When other people see you, won’t they naturally think it’s strange? Moreover, you’re materialized through divine power. So, of course, Daniel will sense your presence when he sees you. Then it won’t take a moment to be exposed, right?”

 

If the followers of the Duana goddess believed in a dragon of protection like Vibr, they would know how he looked. Of course, it wouldn’t be easy to associate a small creature like the one I was holding with a protective dragon.

 

However, for me, possessing the divine power of the Duana goddess and carrying around this peculiar creature, it would still seem odd.

 

“You don’t have to worry about that.”

 

Interrupting my question to Vibr, Priest Pleon answered.

 

I turned my body towards the direction of the sound. Pleon was looking at Vibr with longing eyes, then he met my gaze.

 

Deep wrinkles appeared on his eyes, filled with longing.

 

“Why?”

 

“Because Vibr won’t be visible to the eyes of those without divine power. Lady Saint, you have nothing to worry about.”

 

“He won’t be visible to other people?”

 

I couldn’t believe Pleon’s words and took a sharp breath.

 

“Don’t you trust me?”

 

“No, it’s not that. It’s just so amazing.”

 

Pursing my lips, I denied Pleon’s words, who chuckled, revealing the wrinkles on his forehead.

 

Then Pleon, exhaling a small breath, supplemented his explanation.

 

“As I mentioned, this shrunken Vibr can hide his appearance. However, because he concealed his appearance through divine power, those with divine power will see him. To us, Vibr looks like he does now.”

 

Only then did I understand and looked at Vibr.

 

“Really?”

 

[That’s right. If I want, I can reveal my appearance, but I can also hide it.]

 

“Then, Daniel won’t notice? Anyway, using divine power, there’s a possibility he might sense it when he sees you.”

 

[That’s not true. Hiding one’s presence using divine power means blending in with the surrounding divine power. If I want to hide, even an evil dragon like Krypso won’t be able to see me.]

 

I couldn’t argue with Vibr’s confident words.

 

“Then, it’s okay to keep going like this.”

 

As I agreed, Vibr smiled and wagged his tail. Vibr’s joy was clearly transmitted to me.

 

“Do you like it that much?”

 

[Of course, I do. Isn’t it good? Inside that narrow and small pendant feels quite stuffy. So, I’ve been looking forward to coming out like this. Now that I’ve finally come out, you can imagine how happy I am.]

 

“Well, I’m glad then.”

 

Smiling lightly, I enjoyed watching Vibr’s joyful expression.

 

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