The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (無自覚聖女は今日も無意識に力を垂れ流す)

At last, the day of my wedding with Prince Edward arrived.

Amidst everything, we set out on our honeymoon.

I was shocked to find out that Marisa was being harassed by Lady Marielle,

but we managed to resolve the situation somehow.

Then, Lord Teodore informed me out of nowhere

that they'll be doing the magical aptitude test on me, and...

My apologies for keeping you waiting.

I will now perform the magical aptitude test on Her Highness Princess Carolina.

Please, if you'd be so kind.

Is this the magical device for the test?

Place your hand on this book and chant,

"Reveal unto me mine own true measure."

If you have aptitude for the arcane, the book will indicate so.

And if you are without arcane energy,

the pages of the book will remain blank.

Do not place pressure on yourself.

Whether or not you possess arcane power is a small matter.

Reveal unto me mine own true measure!

HIDDEN DIVINITY

Father, what exactly does this mean?

This is a first for me as well...

Let us first see if anything is written in the book.

There's nothing written inside...

So I guess I really am...

Do not fret over the result.

You're still you. Even if you have no magic, I—

Impossible!

That cannot be!

I'm certain Princess Carolina should possess arcane power!

What's wrong, Teo?

It's unlike you to get so worked up.

In any case, let's run the test again...

That will not be necessary.

You're...

This man is Melvin Clark White,

also known as the 39th high pontiff.

I shall affirm the results of the test.

Her Highness Princess Carolina does not possess any arcane power.

However...

you possess a special kind of power distinct from the arcane.

A special kind of power?

Oh, Your Holiness!

It is an honor to meet you, beloved child of God.

What?

I somehow made it through the first round of the trials.

However, the problem starts here...

I'm pleased to see you've come,

so-called perfect daughter of House Sanchez.

Jonathan Mills, the sole archbishop of Celestia...

In truth, he's a scumbag who only cares about filling his pockets

and self-preservation.

Now then, let us begin the trial right away.

Okay, purify this muddy water and turn it into fresh water...

For someone hailed as the Saint-to-be,

this should be a stroll in the park, right?

I'll be fine...

As someone whose success was guaranteed from birth, failure is not an option!

I can't keep...

Why?!

I cast the spell just as I've always done!

I knew it... Was my hypothesis correct after all?

Hypothesis? What is this hypothesis you speak of?!

This decline in my arcane power

and the various calamities occurring throughout Celestia...

The only hypothesis that explains it all...

involves Carolina.

Divinity?

Are you saying that I possess the same power you do, Your Holiness?

Indeed, though my divine power pales in comparison to yours,

Your Highness Princess Carolina.

Such power lies within me?

Your Highness's divine power

is constantly overflowing, almost as if it were a waterfall.

One might even say that she cannot contain it.

That's amazing.

Divinity has three main effects.

There is its healing ability, which treats illness and injury.

There is its purification ability,

which enriches barren land and cleanses contamination.

In other words, Celestia's prosperity up to this point

was thanks to Her Highness Princess Carolina's divine power, yes?

Indeed, she hosts an immense amount of divine power.

It could certainly impact the entire country.

Now, as for its third effect, that would be...

The ability to amplify the arcane power of others.

The holy magic that I had thought I possessed all along...

was enhanced by Carolina.

A complete sham!

How utterly humiliating!

What is this hypothesis?! Answer me!

Okay, how about I let you decide the reason you failed this test?

That way, you can keep up appearances with the public.

Now tell me about this hypothesis you speak of!

What's important right now... is maintaining my image.

Very well.

I shall tell you about the hypothesis I've formulated.

Why do you suppose Her Highness Princess Carolina

never realized her power before now?

In all likelihood, she was using it obliviously.

Monsters are averse to divinity,

and the purification of crops and water can be done subconsciously.

Then how does one activate the healing or amplification abilities?

If I had to say... perhaps one's emotions?

Emotions, you say?

Feelings like "I want to save someone" or "I don't want to die."

Divine power activates in response to such emotions.

That explains reports from the knights whose arcane energies have gone haywire.

It was Her Highness Princess Carolina's power all along.

Your Holiness, I offer my gratitude.

Thanks to you, we have a proper understanding of Carolina's powers.

Oh, not at all. After all, I received advanced notice from Lord Teodore.

Just when did he...

Never have I dreamed that I would meet anyone with such divine power.

Lady Carolina is truly beloved by God.

With power like yours, perhaps you could even heal Prince Gilbert...

I believe it would be best not to announce anything regarding

Princess Carolina's divinity just yet.

Why? It's such a valuable gift.

Not only are possessors of the divine rare,

but they also harbor great power.

I can't imagine other countries wouldn't take notice.

Please. I, too, would ask you to refrain.

I suppose you're right.

Best to wait until Celestia's domestic issues settle down

before making any such announcement.

Father...

Still, it will prove troublesome if anyone too keen arrives in the meantime.

Prince Edward, Princess Carolina, we've been awaiting your return!

Who is this?

He's from our domain's top jewelry shop.

He heard Your Highness was in town and requested a visit.

Since he's come all this way, let us take a look.

I have selected gemstones most befitting of the royal family.

That's the color of my sister's eyes...

We will take the tanzanite and the paraiba tourmaline.

Please take away the padparadscha sapphire.

As you wish.

Your Highness.

I apologize if there was any cause for offense.

Do you hate your older sister?

When you saw the padparadscha sapphire,

you muttered that it was the same color as her eyes

and proceeded to buy every jewel but that one.

You always speak fondly of your father, yet never of your older sister.

I don't think you're the kind of person who would hate anyone without just cause.

There must be some profound reason behind it.

If you don't mind, could you tell me about it?

And what do you intend on doing after I tell you?

There's nothing I can do.

I just want to know.

I... want to be the one who supports and understands you best.

So, please, tell me everything about you, Carolina.

I...

don't like my big sister, Flora.

I hate her!

I see...

On the surface, she acts like a kind older sister,

when she's always making fun of me behind my back.

Calling me a disgrace.

A stain on our ducal house.

Yeah.

I hate my older sister more than anyone in the world!

That must have been hard. You held up admirably.

But everything is all right now.

I vow to always protect you, Carolina.