I refused the crown prince's proposal because I'm gay!

Chapter 4

The dress the maids made her wear is nice to look at but incredibly painful to wear.

'Why does the concept of bra not exist in this world, even a grandma's wired bra is more comfortable than this torturous contraption. And don't get me started on the heels.' Anri inwardly cries.

The baby blue dress with white ruffles sleeves is incredibly tight, especially around the waist hugging her, revealing a nice hourglass figure. Including a long tail that drags along the floor as she walks. It also covers her heels which made her question why she's wearing such painful footwear in the first place if no one is going to see it. The fabric of the dress would give anyone a rash.

"How do you feel about the dress? Does it fit you, dear?" The nice maid asked.

"I-it's perfect" Anri smiles politely, clenching her teeth to a wide grin, "never felt better~"

"Ah, that's good! Now come child, The high priest is waiting!" The excited maid exclaimed, dragging Anri by the arm.

Currently being escorted by a knight and the maid from before is very nerve-wracking. Anri carefully watched her step using baby steps, ignoring the tight and itchy dress that's suffocating her, fearing that her second life would end with a single trip.

After what feels like hours she finally arrived at her destination.

The guards knocked once to announce their presence.

The 'room' shouldn't be called a room, it had a high ceiling, held up by multiple pillars each decorated with carved statues. The windows are covered in a stained glass mural that showed portraits of past Saints. At the center of the room stood many that wore uniforms with crosses on it. From this, it's not difficult for Anri to guess that they are probably from the holy church. The one who stood before the altar wore a uniform that's fancier than the rest, he is probably the high priest.

Anri has never been comfortable in front of other people especially a group, so to say the least Anri is very anxious right now.

Whenever Anri's nervousness, her mind just goes blank, slowly consumed by negative thoughts. But her body moved on its own as if it knew what to do. Anri walked in exerting confidence in each of her steps.

In her previous life, her partner would constantly scold her about her posture. They would always say, 'if you show such a cowardly attitude they will treat you like a pushover. Stand tall, chest out, even if you are about to piss yourself, walk like you know what you are doing.'

Being reminded of her beloved made Anri extremely gloomy. 'I miss you, Miko.'

"It's just like the prophecy said 'a girl with ebony hair who holds the power of light, who will protect us from all evil and darkness" the one standing nearby commented.

As the high priest glanced over her, then asked, "tell me, what is your name?"

'They do not believe that I am the real deal. What would she do.' Anri said thoughtfully.

"I have no name, however, please allow the Goddess Empusa the right to name me for I am her child" Anri closed her eyes hoping Empusa would hear her from the realm above.

"What? You want me to rename you?" Empusa telepathically giggled in Anri's ears, "wow and child of Empusa? What am I? Your mother?!"

Anri blushed at the angelic voice chirping in her head. As an orphan she never had a genuine mother figure, one can imagine how emotional Anri must be hearing the goddess's words.

"Well you're cute enough I suppose, very well I'll name you." Empusa laughs. "Serena."

The high priest turned towards the altar before putting his hands together. "The name of this child is clear, from this day forth her name shall be Serena the Holy Saint." He said with his eyes lit up.