The Cult Leader in the Clergy Academy

Chapter 8

“Ah~ What do you know, I was actually suffering with pain in my wrist. What a disgrace this is, eh?”

“I don’t know what to say. We at dBP will take full responsibility and ensure your injuries are handled appropriately. If you want, I can grind up the guards and leave them to the fish.”

“Huh? No, that would be unnecessary. I’m fine with just the compensation.” My uncle scratched his head as if he was embarrassed. “Anyhow, should we get back to the contract details?”

My uncle joyfully took out the contract and handed it to Bae Jung-Hwan. Bae Jung-Hwan made a big fuss when he received the contract and acted as if it was made of gold.

“First, dBP will sponsor three high-quality holy artifacts to the Voodooists.” My uncle started reading the contract details. His demeanor resembled that of a creditor in front of a debtor. One would have thought he was a loan shark if one heard his voice and looked at his face.

“Second, all the money mentioned in the contract will be paid in full in cash. We can't afford to leave any evidence behind.”

“Yes, of course.”

“Oh, and you mustn’t relay any information about the Voodooists. Any harm to the cult leader could potentially translate to your wife.”

“Of course. How could I betray my benefactor?” Bae Jung-Hwan was ready to give us anything we asked for. It was pretty obvious why: we had saved his wife and brought her back from a coma. We were as good as gods to him.

“Hm, I think that’s enough. You can give us the offerings during the next service you participate in, and we’ll plan a day where you can sponsor us with the holy artifacts.” My uncle stood up. I grabbed him and sat him back down. I had a few things to say about Bae Jung-Hwan's son, Bae Sung-Hyun.

“Your son goes to F.A., right?”

Bae Jung-Hwan’s eyes widened with surprise. Soon, his eyes and lips started to shake like crazy. He looked afraid. “Yes, he does.”

“Doesn’t your son come back home late at night?”

“How, how do you know that..?!” The fear in Bae Jung-Hwan’s eyes seemed to grow stronger.

“Haha, our cult leader can see right through us sometimes.” My uncle lied without flinching. Please visit 𝓃𝑜vel-𝒏𝑒xt.𝒸𝑜𝔪 website to read fastest update

I had no talent in reading people’s minds. I just knew what Bae Sung-Hyun was usually up to. I went to school with him, after all. But that wasn’t important.

“It would be helpful if you decrease the money you spend on your son. For example, the money spent on his allowance or the money you donate to F.A.”

“Money? Would it be possible to know why?”

“The money you are giving to your son is leading him down the road of a delinquent. It would be beneficial to decrease the financial support you give him for the sake of his future. It might also be good to give him a good scolding.”

“Our cult leader sometimes even reads the future, hahaha.” My uncle quickly added to my suggestion. Huh, read the future? Ha, as if. I couldn’t even see my future. Why’d he have to make up such fancy lies?

However, it seemed like Bae Jung-Hwan was buying it. His eyes twinkled with faith and belief. After all, people who fell into the grasp of religion tended to believe whatever they wanted to. It was weird coming from me since I was a leader of a cult myself.

“This is not an intrusion, but merely advice about what’s best for your son,” I said, glaring at my calm, lying uncle.

“Ah, I don’t know how to say how thankful I am. Not only did you save my wife, but you’re caring for my son too.”

“It’s nothing. We will be going then.” With that, I got up from my seat.

As I took off my mask behind the closed elevator doors, my uncle spoke up as if he had been waiting to talk. “Hey, why did you talk about his son?”

“Just cause. His son is weird.”

“Would you be able to elaborate and give a more detailed and accurate explanation?” Ha Ye-Jin’s face, almost hardened with disappointment, started to light up.

“To start with the shape of the core, one is spherical while the other is more elliptical, uh, um, and...”

“Yes, yes. Is there anything else?”

Jung In-Ah’s face was noticeably red as she continued explaining. It seemed like she started to feel shy from all the attention she was getting. Oblivious to Jung In-Ah’s feelings, Ha Ye-Jin pressed on.

“Looking at the cores, the one with a spherical core is a blessing array, while the other seems to be a healing array... I’m not sure, but that’s what it seems like.”

“Wonderful!” Ha Ye-Jin laughed whole-heartedly and clapped. The students in the class followed suit, clapping reluctantly. Jung In-Ah shyly sat down amidst the applause for her.

“These two blessing arrays may look like they have the same shape, but their cores are slightly different. Just by adjusting the shape of the core, one can change the nature of the blessing array itself. I would think that up until now, everyone has been drawing their blessing arrays by relying on their instincts to guide them. But, if you utilize the concept of the core of the array, you will be able to complete more precise and high-quality blessing arrays.” Ha Ye-Jin excitedly explained. To summarize, this meant that one would have an easier time drawing blessing arrays if one paid attention to the shape of the core.

This was important information for someone like me, since I could not draw a proper moderate blessing array. I jotted down Ha Ye-Jin’s advice in my notebook.

“As you can see, divine power can be utilized through drawing blessing arrays of healing arrays! Now, onto the next question!” Ha Ye-Jin’s quizzing time had returned. The students hung their heads low even before she asked her question.

“Is there another way to use divine power without the help of blessing arrays and healing arrays?”

“I’ll answer.” This time, Bae Sung-Hyun answered.

“Oh, please do.”

“Other than using blessing and healing arrays, you can also use divine power through a method called ‘miracles.’”

“Correct, well done.” Ha Ye-Jin smiled as if she was satisfied. However, there was no clapping like before. This didn’t seem to sit right with Bae Sung-Hyun, as he scowled and sat back down.

“Although you can only use blessing arrays and healing arrays at the moment, you can use ‘miracles’ as you improve your skill level. Showing you would be easier.” Ha Ye-Jin quietly and calmly clasped her hands in front of her chest. As she closed her eyes and mumbled a prayer, divine power started to emit out of her.

The divine power soon formed a black, murky cloud. It seemed dense as if it was holding in a lot of precipitation. It was a rain cloud. The rain cloud eventually grew and filled the entire room.

Swaaaaaa—! Soon, it started to rain.

“As you can see, we can replicate the miracles previously performed by saints and the glorious ones in the heavens. We call this miracle replication, or miracle for short. Woah, the rainfall is stronger than I thought.”

Once again, Ha Ye-Jin clasped her hands together near her chest. Her body emitted divine power, and the divine power took the shape of a small sun shining brightly onto us.

The sunlight warmed up our bodies which were drenched by the rain.

“You will not be able to use miracles yet. However, there’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s normal not to be able to use miracles at your age. With practice, you will be able to perform miracles yourself.” Ha Ye-Jin continued with a smile.

“Well, sometimes you aren’t able to perform miracles if you don’t have the talent to do so. Anyway! Shall we rest to dry ourselves? Take a minute!” The passionately teaching Han Ye-Jin offered a break. Her class went by too fast, and it felt draining to listen to her. I completely understood why she wanted a break. It must have been hard for Ha Ye-Jin herself if it was this hard for us.

After one minute, Ha Ye-Jin recovered and started class once again. She had an awesome recovery. When it came to teaching, ?she was almost always filled with energy. “I am going to need two volunteers well versed in divine power. Hmmm. Who to pick?”

Ha Ye-Jin scanned the class with sharp eyes. I looked outside the windows, pretending not to pay attention. I then looked up and locked eyes with her for a split second. Her eyes lit up.

I had a bad feeling.

“It seems only fit that we have the two individuals with the highest grades in the evaluation.”

And my intuition never fails me.

“Do Sun-Woo and Bae Sung-Hyun, please join me in front of the class.”

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