The World I Was Supporting Was Real - Chapter 43



Episode 43. Ophelia Transrente (2)

At Erin’s thunderous words, Ophelia slowly nodded and spoke.

“Lacking understanding… does that mean it is difficult to achieve through effort?”

“…Yes.”

The words of God written in the Bible were absolute, at least to the creatures.

It meant that it was simply a matter of intelligence, something that could not be achieved through mere acts of discipline.

So― in this situation, to someone who sparkled with eyes saying ‘I will understand God’s will directly’…

To say ‘No matter how much you discipline yourself, you will never understand a single plain fact of God’…

Erin could not bear to meet Ophelia’s eyes, which were innocently questioning.

To tell her, who sparkled with bright yellow eyes asking for plain facts… ‘You lack the understanding to grasp the plain facts’… how cruel a statement that was!

And not just to any knight, but to anyone who, as a future holy knight, had the mission to spread God’s will with her commands!

Of course, it was a statement that could only cause hurt.

However.

Could it really be called kindness to give ‘false hope’ here?

Erin vaguely realized that it was impossible through effort. The words of God written in the Bible were absolute.

Even so, to speak as if effort would suffice, saying ‘Let’s try a little harder’… Erin could not bring herself to think that was right. To Erin, that was closer to deception.

After considering everything, the conclusion was that honestly honestly was the correct answer-

She had prepared herself.

Even so, she could not bring herself to speak further.

Turning her head slightly, a moment of silence followed.

“I see.”

Finally, Ophelia broke the silence.

“It seems that this too is a trial given to me by Lord Igogoton!”

“…Yes?”

Ophelia, far from being sad or embarrassed.

Answered in a bright tone, as she always had.

“I have been chosen by God, but I am inherently a person with many shortcomings. I’ve often been told that I lack understanding throughout my life. In fact, I can’t even remember the phrase ‘plain fact’ consistently.”

“Although I may never understand ‘God’s will’ in the future… I believe that even the fact that I cannot understand it is a fate I must bear.”

“Th-that is…”

Ophelia declared her resolve in a very spirited tone, contrasting with Erin’s troubled demeanor.

“It’s alright, Saint. I will not give up. I will strive to understand God’s plain facts someday without your help. Even if I cannot understand, I will not be disappointed and will move forward.”

“……”

What kind of heart must it be to accept and move forward despite never being able to understand?

Erin couldn’t even respond to Ophelia, who spoke like that.

* * *

Since that day.

“Good day, Saint.”

“…Hello.”

Ophelia was diligently performing her duties as a Holy Knight, just as she had before.

Among the three Holy Knights, Ophelia was undoubtedly the one achieving remarkable results.

Not being instructed, she went down to the village plagued by an epidemic to convey God’s will in place of the Saint and devoted herself to volunteer despite work. She patrolled near the dungeon where the miasma was rising, and she provided learning opportunities to those who had not been educated by gathering children from the slums and taking them to the newly established Hall of Learning in the cathedral. She was achieving visible results.

In a situation where the religion had been declared the state religion, this greatly helped to improve the perception of many people who had reservations about some of the religion’s doctrines.

Despite hearing such words, it was truly fortunate that she will was not easily broken—

Gradually, some questions began to arise among the people working with her in the cathedral.

Some of them cautiously approached Erin with questions.

“Saint, I am deeply honored to say this, but… why does Holy Knight Ophelia continue to forget the ‘plain fact’…? She keeps asking me about it every time… It’s a bit… No , of course, as a mere priest, I have no complaints about it, but…”

Although they were saying that, it was naturally puzzling.

It was inevitable to question whether someone who could not understand even God’s plain facts could act as a representative of the Order as a Holy Knight.

Erin dismissed such doubts as solemnly and firmly as possible.

“Ophelia’s appointment as a Holy Knight is entirely God’s will. Are you questioning the will of the great God?”

“N-no! How could a mere creature like me dare to question the will of the great God…!!”

“So please, do not worry too much. Everything will be done according to God’s will.”

In that way, she was suppressing the emerging doubts using the Saint’s name…

But this too would eventually reveal its limits. No matter how much time passed, the religious people would continue to have doubts about her, who could not understand.

‘Sigh.’

And ultimately—

Seeing Ophelia trying despite knowing she couldn’t understand, for some reason, made Erin’s heart ache.

Erin, who had been perceptive since childhood, could tell. The expression of Ophelia, who seemed like she would always maintain a strong demeanor, was gradually wavering day by day.

No matter how lacking in understanding she was, she was still human. A person who could be hurt just like anyone else.

Erin slowly began to pray.

She gently clasped her hands together, placing them softly over her sacred power pouch… closing her eyes, to her one and only Lord.

‘Lord Igogodon. I’m truly sorry, but I have come to pray once again. I know that the love you have bestowed upon me so far is more than enough.’

‘Your words are absolute. I believe there must be a profound reason for choosing Ophelia Transrente.’

‘If I may dare to ask the Lord—please do not let those chosen by Lord Igogodon wander. If there is a path, please illuminate it just a little.’

Not for herself, but for Ophelia.

If the Lord finds her endearing, please, by all means…

The more she prayed, the more she felt she had to rely on the Lord again—tears flowed from Erin’s eyes.

Why am I merely a creature?

I want to become not just someone who relies on the Lord, but someone the Lord can rely on.

I want to be used by Lord Igogodon…

‘Someday, when the day comes that Lord Igogodon manifests—’

—I will surely dedicate this body to the Lord and repay that vast and pure truth.

Her pure heart was reflecting only Lord Igogodon.

* * *

“……”

After finishing the comic, I slowly scrolled up to check the content once more.

‘I don’t understand…’

In the Bible… that is, in the book derived from my casual remark—the issue of intelligence.

Because of this word, it seemed that Ophelia, who was somewhat lacking in intelligence, couldn’t understand the Bible.

I had spoken without much thought, and although I hadn’t said it so directly—

‘Does the word of God have life in itself?’

Thinking that, I gave a bitter smile.

Above all, the fact that I now naturally thought of myself as ‘God’ was the most bitter.

[ Igogodon: Is this the end of this chapter? ]

[ PleaseGiveMeMoney: Yes, it is ]

[ Igogodon: It seems Ophelia doesn’t understand my words ]

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[ Lee Guo-guodun: Is this a congenital problem? ]

[Give me some money: As you can see, Miss Ophelia has some difficulty learning compared to others… ]

[Give me some money: But it’s okay. There is nothing impossible with ‘God’s power’ ]

[Please give me money: If we have the power, making Miss Ophelia understand God’s will is a very simple task]

[Lee Guo-guodun: How much do you need? ]

[Give me some money: In this case… about 80,000 won worth of power should be enough]

[Give me some money: Since it’s about changing Miss Ophelia’s cognitive world, I ask for your understanding that a bit more power is needed]

[Please give me money: Of course, it’s okay if you don’t sponsor. Unlike Miss Luca, Miss Ophelia’s fate is not so twisted ]

[Give me money: There’s nothing to worry about except that she doesn’t understand God’s will]

Yeah.

This world was a comic.

And the author, after making a moderately emotional appeal with the stupid but hardworking Ophelia, says, ‘Please bestow power upon the poor Ophelia.’

Of course, if they push too hard for money, it would be off-putting, so they say, ‘It’s okay if you don’t give money.’

Well, I didn’t care about the money push anymore.

Honestly, I thought I had received more than the money I spent on this author.

Drawing custom comics every day without being late, creating my own characters, drawing female characters to my taste. They even made some erotic drawings for me.

I wasn’t thinking about the money being wasted or criticizing the commercialism. I was just…

I was just thinking about what if I were really a god.

[ Lee Guo Guo Dian : Hey ]

[ Lee Guo-guodun: According to you, I’m a god, right? ]

[Give me some money: My words don’t really matter]

[Give me money: You are the only god of our world, and that is an absolute truth that has nothing to do with my will since the moment you chose our world]

[ Please give me some money : I just observed that fact ]

[ Lee Guo Guo Dian : Yeah, whatever ]

[ Lee Guo-guodun: Here, it’s only right to open Ophelia’s eyes with sponsorship, right? ]

[Give me some money: If that is your will, I can certainly do so]

[ Lee Guo Guo Dian : But you know ]

Even as a god.

If even I focus only on ‘fixing’ Ophelia’s intelligence problem…

In the end, it was resolved by a ‘miracle of God’ that had nothing to do with Ophelia’s efforts, right?

Her efforts just end up being in vain.

[Igwogwodon: I don’t think that’s the right way]

I.

I want to tell Ophelia that her efforts are never in vain.

Because that’s what God is supposed to do.

To believe in the believer who believes in me. To tell you that your upright heart is not wrong!

[ Igwogwodon: I want to say that it’s okay even if Ophelia doesn’t realize it ]

[ Igwogwodon: What’s the problem with not understanding? Ophelia is already practicing enough through her actions ]

[ Igwogwodon: If it’s God, shouldn’t He naturally recognize how hard she tried to understand before shoving His truth into the Bible??? ]

The real world might not be like that.

But, in this world, I am God.

My will is God’s will!

[ Donjomjuseyo: Is that so…? ]

[ Donjomjuseyo: However, if she does not understand God’s will, the same problem may arise again… ]

[ Igwogwodon: I’ve thought about it ]

[ Igwogwodon: Instead of directly imposing a miracle, how about indirectly helping to prove that Ophelia is right? ]

[ Donjomjuseyo: I understand what you are saying, Igwogwodon. However ]

[ Donjomjuseyo: Indirectly shaking the world requires a much broader ‘divine power’ than directly imposing a miracle ]

[ Igwogwodon: A broader divine power?? ]

A broader divine power.

In other words, it means more donations are needed.

‘Ha.’

Thump, thump.

My heart was pounding. It was a little different from the feeling when I saw a woman’s naked body.

It was just, something was heating up. It felt like something inside my chest was tempering me with heat.

Maybe this is what they call passion?

It might seem ridiculous to others to be overly immersed in a comic――

[ Igwogwodon ( Donation / 500,000 won / Is this enough? (Really don’t know) ) ]

――But, I don’t want to make Ophelia, who worships me as God, look ridiculous.

That was my true intention.

And then.

[Showshot: Are you really going to sell the guild master’s helmet for 1500?? If you spend some time, you might get fifty to a hundred more ]

[ It takes a lot of time to get the full price lol I’m selling it cheap to a guild member ]

[ And ]

[Gwaggeoggeodeon: I have a lot more to sell, so it’s fine]

I’m rich.