Though she had no idea what the Saintess intended to do, the nun felt a faint sense of unease at her words.
"Your Holiness, what do you intend to do with these things?"
After much hesitation, the nun finally could not help asking.
Yushua, however, had no intention of answering. Feeling somewhat stifled, she changed the subject:
"It's just a personal matter... Speaking of which, how has Miss An been doing lately? I asked you to keep an eye on her."
Because Yushua was usually so easygoing, the nun felt comfortable asking about her intentions. But once Yushua made it clear that she wished to avoid the subject, the nun understood that this was not something she would answer. She wisely stopped pressing and replied honestly:
"Miss An seems quite interested in the Alt Conglomerate's virtual reality. She has tried more than once to get us to buy a device for her... I was worried that getting involved with the Alt Conglomerate might bring unnecessary trouble, so I refused her requests."
"The Alt Conglomerate again..."
Yushua murmured, leaving the nun feeling a little apprehensive. A moment later, Yushua raised her head again and said:
"You can stop monitoring Miss An... If she's interested in it, let her study it."
"Your Holiness...?" The nun seemed to want to say more, but after a moment's hesitation, she closed her mouth and abandoned the thought.
Since the Saintess had made her decision, it was not her place to interfere. Besides, she did not believe her own understanding could surpass the Saintess's.
Just like those things she asked me to do earlier. They might seem absurd, but she must have a purpose behind them... That's our Saintess for you!
With that thought, the nun's unease diminished somewhat. Her gaze regained its usual reverence as