421. A show of strength

This was ultimately why Maria decided to sincerely follow Lady Sophia and regard her as the Holy Lady.

Listening to the confessions and sins of others was in line with the Path of the Holy Mother, so when Lady Sophia was honest with her before, Maria's Talent had already been activated.

It wasn't a sort of Mind Reading Technique and couldn't directly hear the thoughts of others, but in a sense, it was stronger than Mind Reading because those who read minds could sometimes be deceived, but she couldn't.

For her observation was entirely subjective, and as long as she asked a question in her heart during observation, she could directly see the answer.

At that time, Maria wasn't thinking questions like "Is Sophia deceiving me?" or "Does Sophia have malevolent intentions towards me?"

"Is Lady Sophia worthy of my all-out devotion, is she trustworthy, not treacherous, aligned with my interests, someone who can assist me in achieving my ideals?"