CH 107

The Great Wish.

I couldn’t figure out the meaning of the reward from this remark alone,

‘Besides, inviting all the existing Gods to the oracle room…’

Except for Raid, whose divinity was stripped, the only remaining god was the God of Lies, Bellatrix.

However, the God of Lies, Bellatrix, took Camilla.

‘So does that mean I have to somehow find Camilla in order to carry out the mission?’

While staring at the new mission window, I heard Reihausd’s comforting voice.

“Don’t be too discouraged.”

He seemed to think I was devastated as we missed Camilla.

“Baron Diego said he cast a strong spell, so she won’t last long.”

Reihausd was right.

It was a curse passed down from the God of Eternity, Raid who was stronger and higher in rank than the God of Lies. Even the God of Lies won’t do anything about the curse.

“Baron Diego decided to take care of the statue that was the medium, right?”

To Reihausd’s words, I answered calmly.

“Yes. It’s dangerous for us to handle, so Baron Diego will take care of it with magic.”

The statue came into the world four years earlier than the prophecy and maintained Camilla’s imperfect body.

Diego said that he planned to destroy the statue after absorbing Leto’s mana inside it.

“If the statue is destroyed, Camilla won’t be dangerous in the future.”

At Reihausd’s words, I nodded. Then I looked at the brilliant golden window floating in front of my eyes again.

[Special Mission: Invite all existing Gods to your oracle. (7/8)]

[Special Reward: The Great Wish]

First of all, this will be temporary held.

It seemed that I had to think more about how I could meet Bellatrix. I blurred out the golden window and calmed down.

Anyway, the prophecy was broken, and I won the confrontation with Camilla. I was proved to be a ‘real saintess’ in front of numerous believers gathered at the temple hall.

Now, if the rumor spreads that Saintess Ariel defeated the demons, the contract with Diego will be completed successfully.

“You worked hard, Ariel.”

I smiled lightly at the warm encouragement from Reihausd next to me.

In the meantime, he must have suffered a lot because he was misunderstood as ‘the High Priest who colluded with the Demon Realm’.

“You worked hard too, Sir Reihausd.”

Kyle, who was glaring at the spot where Camilla had disappeared with sad eyes, put his sword into the scabbard. Soon I heard a dissatisfied voice.

“Today ends without a single drop of blood.”

“I saw you cutting down monsters with excitement earlier.”

I answered with a smile.

“I wonder if I was as excited as you stepping on Camilla.”

Reihausd nodded at Kyle’s words.

“Stepping on her, you said. I’ve never been like that, though?”

Somehow, the two seemed to disagree with my words.

Soon Kyle’s voice was heard again.

“I know that the God of Eternity, Raid, was the Demon King, but how was he annihilated?”

His curiosity is understandable. One of the Nine Gods that maintains the basis of religion has disappeared like this.

After a moment of hesitation at his question, I opened my mouth.

“Other Gods did that. Because I had a conversation with the Gods. It was taboo for a God to become the Demon King, so other Gods took away his divinity.”

At my words, Reihausd intervened with his dark golden eyes shining.

“A conversation with the Gods, you must mean an oracle.”

I nodded and answered his question.

“That’s right.”

“Then, does the Saintess continue to receive oracles on a daily basis?”

Now that I was a true saintess, I had nothing to hide.

“Well… I receive oracles very often. Almost every day. I also get various information there.”

Cass narrowed his eyes.

Since his mother was a saintess, he must have known that oracles weren’t so frequent.

“So I was able to find out the whole story and deal with it.”

“As expected, you’re different, too.”

The low voice of Cass, who was standing behind me, reached my ears.

‘By the way, can I ask Cass what the power he used earlier is?’

Kyle and Reihausd didn’t seem to see Cass using his powers.

After thinking for a while, I heard Kyle’s voice.

“Then, among the oracles you usually receive, are there any stories about me?”

I was taken aback by Kyle’s words and looked at him.

It was only natural that he was curious since his status was the Crown Prince. Historically, saintesses used to deliver various oracles to the Imperial Family.

Even at this moment, the oracle continued without a break, but I couldn’t open my mouth.

“I’m a little curious too.”

Then, Reihausd’s voice was heard.

“…”

Cass’ gaze was also silently directed at me.

I looked at the chat window,

[The God of Benevolence, Oman, suggests that three men gather and compete with each other to decide who will be their son-in-law.]

[The God of Destruction, Ciel, waves his tail and glances at Kyle’s hard chest.]

[The God of Knowledge, Hessed, is very interested in the riches in Cass’ pocket.]

[The God of Art, Mond, is sculpting Reihausd’s face.]

Ah, how can I say such a thing!

I smiled awkwardly and shook my head.

“That can’t be.”

[The God of Knowledge, Hessed, asks you if you’re ashamed of them.]

[The God of Art, Mond, agrees with Hessed and is now sculpting Reihausd’s body.]

Yes, I’m very ashamed at times like this.

It was when I turned around laughing and ignoring the chat window in front of me. A shiny head trembling at the bottom of the podium stood out.

I approached him and spoke in a quiet voice like a whisper.

“Chief Priest, Heinz, it’s all over. How long are you going to hide?”

Then he raised his head and looked at me with fearful eyes.

Then he looked at the three men behind me and was startled.

“I’m sure you have something to tell me.”

Heinz stood up and knelt down in front of us.

“I-I must have been crazy. I thought that Camilla was a saintess, and I committed disrespect to Saintess Ariel. I never dreamed that Camilla was a demon.”

A corner of Reihausd’s lips twisted.

“Do the priests behind you know that if they lower their heads, their sins will subside?”

Camilla’s followers, who had been hiding under the podium, crouched down and crawled out like candies.

After walking out hesitantly, they knelt down behind Heinz and bowed their heads.

“Saintess! Please forgive me!”

“I was tricked by a witch.”

Heinz’s eyes groveled servilely.

Since when did the followers have stiff necks, yet now they trembled like stray puppies.

“High Priest, please forgive me just once!”

Then Reihausd’s lips clapped coldly.

“The underground prison is ready, so let’s talk about it there.”

At those words, Heinz trembled and begged.

“High Priestess! Please have mercy!”

Reihausd smiled coolly and took him by the hand, raising him up. Then he patted him on the shoulder and said as if comforting him.

“From what I’ve experienced, it’s a comfortable and nice place, so don’t worry too much.”

“Aargh!”

With Dwayne in the field, the Paladins began to entrain Camilla’s followers. Before long, Reihausd also left with the Paladins to organize things.

“Saintess! Please help me!”

I grinned coldly, ignoring old Heinz.

As soon as they left, I saw Shane and Kyle’s men coming through the door.

“Your Highness the Crown Prince!”

Kyle looked very annoyed as Shane was talking about something.

“I heard what just happened. If that happened, you should have told me too!”

“I’d rather go around talking about it myself than telling you, who likes to gossip.”

Watching their bickering reunion, I turned around and left the temple hall.

Now, I planned to find out about this ‘special mission’ that was floating in front of me.

I saw Cass, who was standing outside the main building waiting for me, turning his head to me.

Ah, I had to ask Cass about his abilities earlier.

Just as I was about to open my mouth, Cas lifted his hand and placed it lightly on my shoulder. It was a gentle touch that wasn’t rude at all.

“…”

I looked into his ultramarine blue eyes. It’s not easy to notice what thoughts or emotions are contained in his dark eyes.

For some reason, the skin on my face became sensitive, and I could feel even the slightest wind blowing.

Soon, his lips darted and a voice sounded like a scold.

“I’ve told you many times to be careful.”

I remembered how he had pulled me into a hug when sharp crystals of Magi flew toward me from Camilla’s attack.

And when Camilla got up in the air, he tried to protect me.

“…Thank you.”

Although it’s a bit late, I awkwardly thanked Cass.