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Chapter 135: The Poet of Great Love is Truly Happy
Chapter 135: The Poet of Great Love is Truly Happy
In the tranquil hours within the cathedral...
Clang, clang.
As if heralding the sunset, ripples formed on the golden walls of the ancient castle, and the chiming of the hour began.
The pealing of bells from the topmost belfry broke the serene silence.
This did not disturb the peace within the cathedral but instead added a touch of holiness and solemnity.
However, in an instant that went unnoticed...
Orange light feathers fluttered, and a fairy-like girl, akin to a flower spirit, had alighted in the cathedral.
It was as if an eternal moment had arrived.
Her red skirt fell like rose petals, and her graceful figure, carrying a faint floral fragrance, had eyes that shone with a smile like a starlit lake.
The people around were drawn to this devil who had appeared in the cathedral, their gazes filled with astonishment as they beheld her angelic countenance, unable to react in time.
"Show me your love!"
The cheerful voice of the Poet of Great Love resonated like a buzzing sound, causing time to flow once more and echoing throughout the hall.
At that moment, the once peaceful cathedral seemed to brew an unimaginable storm of change, as if the boundary between dream and reality was about to be overturned!
Except for Lanchi, whose expression remained as serene as ever, and Hyberrian, who had already maintained the highest level of alertness.
Everyone else began to lose their composure.
The most noticeable change occurred with...
Two individuals whose expressions contorted, revealing indescribable malevolence and hatred!
Among the Krass Imperial Battle Law Team, the petite priestess was no longer shy and timid.
She seemed like a different person, her body ignoring all rationality and warnings as she cast aside all thoughts and unleashed her murderous intent on Lanchi with the Dark Judgment spell!
Like a sudden storm on a moonlit night at sea, pitch-black lightning flashed, accompanied by a roar that tore through the cathedral, and the coarse magic caused the floor tiles to turn black instantly.
However...
The spellcaster's near-loss of sanity resulted in poor accuracy.
Lanchi merely strolled casually to the right, easily evading the attack.
He turned his head and smiled gently at the female priest, as if saying, "You're really impatient."
"Lanchi!!!!"
The priestess's eyes widened with rage, and she screamed in furious desperation, hurling whatever offensive spells she had left at Lanchi, forgetting that her role was primarily that of a supporter who should be coordinating with her teammates.
On the other side, the tall and heroic female knight watched as the situation took a turn for the worse, her face darkening with an incredibly gloomy expression. She trembled as she gripped her wrist, seemingly struggling to maintain her rapidly crumbling composure.
But soon, she realized that her mental state had been corrupted by an irresistible mental spell.
Even with her formidable self-control, her expression must have already given her away.
"Hehehe, Lanchi Wilford, you despicable thing... If I don't kill you, I will have failed as the Holy Maiden of Destruction..."
As if she had given up resistance or perhaps liberated herself, the female knight's demeanor underwent a drastic transformation. Her body was enveloped in black armor, and she let out a somewhat reckless cackle, holding a longsword with a hilt entwined by golden beastly eyes and a blade wreathed in scorching flames.
The temperature within the entire cathedral seemed to rise by several degrees!
She did not rush towards Lanchi but instead observed and adjusted her breathing.
Now that she had revealed her identity and chosen to fight, there was nothing left to hold back. All she needed to do was maintain a calm mind.
Even from a distance, the other challengers could feel the scorching waves of heat, causing their skin to sting.
This oppressive feeling was far beyond that of a fifth-tier.
The female knight no longer concealed her strength, and the fiery magic that blazed around her was likely that of a sixth-tier spellcaster.
Hyberrian watched the female knight warily, knowing full well that she was no match for her. All she could do was stand in front of Lanchi and try to protect him.
Within the Church of Rebirth, apart from the cardinal bishops, there were also some saints or saintesses—young geniuses handpicked and personally cultivated by the bishops, with the potential to succeed them in the future.
Each one of them was a terrifying existence, possessing top-notch willpower, wisdom, and strength among their peers.
As the female knight before them dropped her pretense, her true identity was revealed—a killing machine nurtured by the Destruction Bishop, Ivanose, and the very Destruction Saintess they sought.
Just as Hyberrian felt that Lanchi should also be solemnly facing an opponent of this caliber, she heard him sigh:
"What a pity. With such potential, it's a shame she strayed down the wrong path."
Lanchi's words couldn't conceal his regret, and he continued, "Such a talented individual... If only she had been sent to my Cathedral College earlier, she wouldn't have fallen into the clutches of the Church of Rebirth, a church steeped in wicked deeds!"
Hyberrian: "..."
I think she might be better off with the Church of Rebirth.
...
The information panel in the Shadow World had already changed to [Mission Objective 1: Find the Traitor 2/2].
This indicated that, unexpectedly, the Shadow World had entered its next phase.
In the spacious cathedral, under the influence of the Poet of Great Love, the others also underwent varying degrees of mental changes.
"Why... Why... Even you...?"
The last magician of the Krass Imperial Battle Law Team, a young noble lady, seemed unable to accept that the friends she trusted the most were followers of the Church of Rebirth. She cried desperately, hugging her head and kneeling on the ground, unable to come to terms with what was unfolding before her.
Perhaps due to her unique identity, the Destruction Saintess chose not to take her as a hostage.
On the other hand, the young master of the merchant guild was ecstatic, laughing uncontrollably as if he had gone mad. He paid no heed to the dangerous situation in the cathedral, which was rapidly escalating towards an intense battle.
"Hahahaha! Let's continue the class! Let's have some more fun!"
He acted as if he had been brainwashed by some bizarre school.
In this critical moment, all he wanted to do was continue the class.
It seemed that the lessons that afternoon had truly brought him immense joy, and he couldn't get enough of it.
"What an idiot..."
The male bodyguard had already dragged the foolish young master behind him, protecting him from harm. The usually expressionless female bodyguard, on the other hand, exuded a strong killing intent, keeping a vigilant eye on the heretics. It seemed that she would stop at nothing to ensure the safety of the foolish young heir.
Among everyone present, aside from Lanchi and Hyberrian, the handsome bodyguard was the one who had been affected the least by the Poet of Great Love.
With his composure and formidable strength, he fixed his gaze on the Destruction Saintess, ready for battle. Yet, what truly made him tremble was Lanchi's unflappable calmness and the terrifying allure that could sway people's hearts and minds.
If this lawyer were indeed a follower of the Church of Rebirth, he couldn't even begin to imagine the nightmare that would unfold.
In comparison, the so-called Saintess of the Church of Rebirth didn't seem that terrifying at all.
This was also why, despite facing the Destruction Saintess, he still felt a sense of reassurance.
Because, for now, this lawyer was on their side!
...
Unlike the others who were more or less affected by the Poet of Great Love's negative influence, there were three individuals who actually benefited from it!
"Heretics! Kill, kill, kill!!!"
"As expected of the High Priest's friend!"
"All of this is a blessing from the Goddess!"
Inside the cathedral, the three clergy members were like zealots who had drunk a potion of madness. Their fanatical faith spread like a virus through their bloodstream, and they felt as if their very blood was on fire!
Influenced by Lanchi's anti-cult teachings that afternoon and the emotional outburst of the Poet of Great Love, the three clergy members from the Northern Continent transformed into fervent believers. Their combat strength even surged with their fanaticism.
In their eyes, the two heretics who had revealed their murderous intent were no longer human. They saw them as abominations that needed to be rectified, as sins that needed to be corrected, or even as massive pools of merit that needed to be earned!
With a battle cry, the cathedral erupted into a chaotic melee!
(End of Chapter)
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