The Saintess had one defining trait: she couldn’t be physically touched.

According to the researchers, it was a "limited physical interaction." Any material would simply pass through her, but she could interact with objects at will.

In simple terms, it was like saying, “I can hit you, but you can’t hit me.”

‘Maybe she can control it to some degree since a few people can touch her.’

For example, the Academy President had managed to pat the Saintess on the head. And now, here I was, tugging at her cheeks.

Thinking of it that way, being able to touch the …