The Infiltrator... the Holy Mother of Spirits.

Her level of attention suddenly increased significantly.

Do you think I would believe such nonsense?

She continued to feign indifference, wanting to get more information.

"If you don't believe it, call this number this weekend, and we'll send someone to pick you up and take you to the venue so you can witness a 'miracle.' There will be many high-society people there, which is a great opportunity for ordinary people like you to network with the powerful and influential."

Granny Tanaka vaguely sensed that the girl in front of her was not easy to deal with, so she changed her strategy and used a provocation tactic, handing out a flyer in her hand.

"Interesting! I'll be there then, and I'll see just how you're going to pull this charade!"

Nibuya Morika, with an arrogant demeanor, casually accepted the flyer, indicating a certain attitude.

Granny Tanaka's eyes lit up with joy.

She believed that once they arrived at the venue and witnessed that magical scene, even the naive Little Sister in front of her would be completely captivated!

"I'll be going now, Little Sister."

Granny Tanaka turned and left, her smile behind her back somewhat sinister.

"So it really is Salvation Cult."

Nibuya Morika glanced at the leaflets that had been delivered. They contained rather inflammatory language, describing the horrific scenes after the apocalypse, the greatness of a savior, and the doctrines of Salvation Cult, among other things...

"Morika, did you chase that old woman away?"

Nibuya leaned half her body out.

"More or less."

Nibuya Morika answered casually.

Sure enough, for the next two days, the missionaries from the Salvation Cult did not harass the Nibuya family again.

She had assumed the weekend would come quickly.

But on Friday, a little incident occurred.

A neighbor suddenly came to her door. She was a high school girl about the same age as her, so they had chatted a few words before and knew each other.

"Hoshimi, what brings you here?"

Nibuya Morika opened the door and welcomed the other party in.

"Nibuya- kun, I've come to share something happy with you... After all, I don't have many friends."

"Really? Then I'll listen."

Hoshimi Hitomi's innocent smile was infectious, and even she smiled back.

However, as the girl next door recounted her story, Nibuya Morika's expression grew increasingly somber.

"Well, recently my dad and I joined the great cult! My dad was lucky enough to receive the Cult Master's blessing; the aftereffects of an accidental injury to his left foot were cured, and now he can move around like a normal person. As for me, I also met my soulmate. He's the son of a wealthy family, very handsome, and very gentle with me. He even said that if I get pregnant, he'll marry me..."

The girl's hands were clasped together, and the smile on her face was so happy.

It all sounds like good news.

But...

Is it really that good?

[Or is it because I prejudicially believe the other party is Evil Cult, and they are actually just doing good deeds under the guise of religion?]

Nibuya Morika couldn't help but feel self-doubt.

"The Salvation God truly exists, bringing us happiness. Since joining the cult, only good things have happened to us! Nibuya, why don't you join us too? You'll surely be happy too! The Lord God will bring us salvation and good news!"

With a devout expression, Hoshimi Hitomi turned her head, grabbed her hand, and pulled it to her chest.

"I haven't made a decision yet, but I'll attend your party this weekend."

Nibuya Morika responded somewhat awkwardly.

Seeing that the girl next door was almost turning into a fanatic, she decided not to say anything drastic and instead planned to investigate the situation first before taking any action.

However, her intuition told her that the purpose of the Salvation Cult was not so simple. Using supernatural power to help people was not in line with the inherently evil nature of humankind.

"That's great! Let's go together then! Okay, I need to go back and continue praying. Bye-bye, Nibuya ~"

Hoshimi Hitomi waved happily and left.

"Faith, how terrifying... It actually turned that timid girl into this. Or is it the Magic Power of love?"

Nibuya Morika Natsu lowered her hand, her eyes narrowed, and her smile gradually disappeared.

"That being said, our trust in those Seeker of Truth... well, perhaps I can understand it now."

She suddenly thought of this and laughed again.

That evening.

Nibuya Morika specifically inquired about this matter.

She learned more information from her mother.

"So that's how it is! No wonder her father was borrowing money from us neighbors the other day... Looks like he went to do some 'contribution' (a form of charity). Luckily we didn't lend him any, otherwise we might never have gotten it back... Morika, don't try to persuade him, it's no use, that kind of person is already obsessed."

They donated money to religions in order to curry favor with the powerful and influential.

This is Mrs. Nibuya's opinion.

The signs are already emerging.

"Why..."

Nibuya Morika let out a deep sigh, feeling both deeply moved and helpless.

Things on the internet are too distant and too numerous; a few words are not enough to fully grasp them, or perhaps it's because she doesn't know them personally that she can't empathize with them.

It's only when something like this happens to someone you know that you can truly empathize.

"I hope this isn't as cruel as I imagine."

"Otherwise..."

She clenched her fist, and the veins on her forehead were faintly visible. With the surge of spiritual energy, the curtains in the room rose even without wind.

"The Salvation Cult, you will provoke Morisummer's murderous intent!"

39

Chapter 39 The Infiltration... The Elf Mother.

Sunday morning.

Nibuya Morika walked out of the house carrying a handbag containing some of the props she needed.

Considering the potential for intense scenes, and unable to erase her own presence like Hasegawa, disguise became essential for her.

"Good morning, Nibuya."

The girl next door greeted me as she walked over. She was dressed in all black with various strange symbols on her clothes, and wore a crystal necklace as an ornament.

This is clearly the uniform of the 'Salvation Cult'.

Good morning, Hoshimi.

Nibuya Morika only glanced at it briefly, not letting her notice.

"Nibuya, I believe this trip will change your perception of our 'Salvation Cult.' The end times are coming, and only the Salvation God can save us..."

Hoshimi Hitomi continued her incessant chatter in his ear.

She turned her head away, concealing her somewhat impatient look.

This kind of person who keeps repeating the same thing over and over is more annoying than Little Dot middle school student.

This is yet another bad impression.

Two minutes later, a white van pulled up and opened its door.

"There are two seats left, just right, please come on up."

Granny Tanaka greeted the two of them from her seat.

As she boarded the vehicle, Nibuya Morika briefly observed the situation inside. Apart from Granny Tanaka, Hoshimi, and the driver, everyone else was dressed in ordinary clothes and looked somewhat nervous, clearly 'newcomers' like her, participating for the first time.

It seems that the missionary work of the Salvation Cult is indeed going very smoothly.

"Speaking of which, I haven't heard of the Salvation Cult yet. Granny Tanaka, could you tell me about it?"

Nibuya Morika continued to gather information.

"Our Salvation Cult was founded three months ago. Thanks to our Cult Master's divine power to bring the dead back to life, more and more people will soon be bathed in our Our God's glory. Rest assured, we are not some dubious group. Only after witnessing our Cult Master's blessings will you realize the true nature of this world..."

What Granny Tanaka said held no appeal for her, but the other four were quite interested.

They were all drawn there by the so-called 'divine power,' either seeking the extraordinary or needing to be saved.

Nibuya could understand it; the shock of seeing the Seeker of Truth display superpowers for the first time in front of them still lingered in her heart.

The van drove along, passing through streets, and the number of trees around it increased.

This is gradually moving away from the city center.

Finally, the van stopped in front of a villa that looked at least a hundred years old, nestled in the mountains.

As can be seen, several cars of various kinds are parked in the huge courtyard, indicating that the number of people attending this gathering is quite large.

Please come with us.

After getting out of the car, Granny Tanaka led them into the huge villa.

After walking through a red-carpeted corridor and turning several corners, you arrive at a relatively large room where a huge, snowflake-like crystal is enshrined, which is the representative symbol of the Salvation Cult.

After their arrival, there were already more than thirty people in the room, including several religious members such as Hoshimi Hitomi standing guard on one side.

"Wasn't this supposed to be a party? Why did you bring us here?"

"Where is the Cult Master? Wasn't he supposed to perform a miracle for us?!"

"Could this actually be a pyramid scheme?"

The crowd was noisy.

Granny Tanaka approached the crowd, clapped her hands, and said, "I know you are all very excited, but our Cult Master is still listening to the Lord God Oracle, so he is unavailable at the moment. Since you all have the intention to join us, I plan to give you a more comprehensive understanding of our Salvation Cult... Look here."

At the place where the crystal was offered, a projection screen was lowered, and then various strange messages were projected out, including knowledge about celestial bodies, explanations about the soul and salvation, and the true nature of some news stories that appeared in the public eye, such as the existence of superpowers...

The Salvation Cult's plan is to use this method to gradually increase people's acceptance of its Salvation Cult, then demonstrate supernatural dangers to create a sufficient sense of crisis, prompting people to pray for protection and salvation.

Nibuya Mori saw through this idea at a glance and wasn't interested.

Several people lost patience and wanted to leave, but were 'persuaded' with various reasons.

"There's no phone signal here?"

Nibuya Morika secretly took out her phone, and frowned when she noticed this.

If we can't communicate with others in a timely manner, it could be very troublesome if something unexpected happens.

They had each encountered danger several times before, and had cooperated with each other to resolve the crises.

"We must find a chance to get out..."

Nibuya Morika pondered to herself.

Whether for her own safety or to find an opportunity to probe the situation, she needed to do this.

"Hoshimi, I need to go to the restroom."

"Then I'll go with you..."

The girl next door readily agreed to her request and led her toward the restroom.

Along the way, at several bends, members of the sect dressed in similar uniforms stood guard.

They were clearly there to monitor her, as was the girl who accompanied her.

Fortunately, the bathroom here is a rather luxurious single room, so Hoshimi Hitomi was waiting outside, giving her room to make her move.

Using her spiritual power and increasingly refined control, she easily removed the screws securing the ventilation window, then effortlessly leaped out, landing lightly on the grass behind the villa.

After confirming that no one had noticed her, she took three quick steps and easily leaped over the smooth wall, which was more than three meters high, and disappeared into the dense forest.