CH 71

Chapter 71 Beloved has appeared(1)

Translator: BaeBae Editor: BaeBae

This bar called ‘The obnoxious pocket’ was a place that housed many smugglers and fencers.

Due to how messy things were at Hiveden, they were experiencing unexpected prosperity.

Once they found out that most heads in Hiveden’s had died, it didn’t take long before they started to bring out their valuable items that they’d hidden from the public.

“I thought traders using this opportunity to do business would find themselves unwelcome.”

“Well, no. This will be one of the ways to get Hiveden back on its feet.”

Head of the smuggling business, Oppert replied calmly.

“Everyone is following the Hugin knight’s instructions, including fencers and smugglers. Majority were quite obedient to our demands, while the few that weren’t so submissive left on their own accord. Anyways, that’s that. Didn’t you say that you were looking for something?”

Juan nodded.

“I’m looking for an item to help me transfer my spirit.”

“Transfer spirit….. Your spirit, your highness?”

Oppert asked in an awkward expression.

“Yes. Currently, I might lack the ability to achieve what I’m intending to do, so I’m hoping this item will help.”

As he spoke, Juan handed over a piece of parchment with the list of tools and materials he needed.

Oppert took the parchment but the awkward expression on his face didn’t subside.

“Am I asking for too much? Those items shouldn’t be too difficult to find.”

“Ah, it’s not that. Umm….”

Considering the state Hiveden was in, as the head of the smuggling sector, Oppert had countless tasks that fell upon him.

“You’ll experience death a second time if you don’t do this properly.”

Eve was on the verge of crying but pulled herself together and tightened her legs from falling. Then, just barely, she managed to stand on top of the altar.

She looked to the large crowd in front of her eyes.

Although the interior wasn’t spacious, it was full of famous nobles, priests and other notable names.

Two Paladins standing on each side of her were the commanders of the White Lotus and Black Cross Paladin order, famous for being the right and left hands of the church.

“Uekk………”

Eve only now fully realised the position that she inherited.

Although the position of Saintress was basically the Pope’s puppet, the words that came out of her mouth had a big impact in the empire, as it disclosed the church’s desire and intent.

Seeing Eve short on breath, Helmut thought it was best to make the finish the ceremony as quick as possible.

Eve didn’t even know how the ceremony was made. She was moved here and there by a priest on her side and only spoke when she was asked to.

Bored from the ceremony, a few nobles began to yawn and exchange conversations.

The ceremony lasted for quite a while but for Eve, time flew on by. Gradually, she felt as if she was becoming someone far from who she was.

For the last proceedings, Helmut poured some wine into a glass and made Eve drink it. Up to this point, Eve obediently followed.

Once Eve emptied the glass, Helmut proclaimed.

“And with this, I hereby declare a new saintress has been born in this empire. Your majesty, please watch over and lead us.”

“Please watch over and lead us.”

The hall reiterated the Pope’s words and that concluded the ceremony. Though there were hiccups, for a rushed appointment, the saintress had done well for her part.

“Well done. Now just read this final prayer and you can go and rest.”

Helmut whispered in her ear. But Eve’s head hung low and didn’t respond.

Seeing the saintress stay still, the crowd started to buzz. Helmut started to sweat as he brashly tugged at Eve’s arm.

But Eve boldly shook off his hand.

“What are you…….”

Helmut’s eyes met Eve’s and froze.

Gone were her usual green eyes, replaced by eyes coloured pitch black. So dark that he expected black ink to drip down from it any moment.

Eve wasn’t shaking at all. Unlike her previous self, there was no evidence of being scared. No, a more accurate description would be that her face was void of expression.

She began walking back to the altar, passing Helmut as if he didn’t exist.

The Eve that returned to the altar had a completely different composure. The crowd were left stunned and confused upon seeing the frightened saintress act strangely.

Juan simply ignored him. He wasn’t worth his time.

Juan skipped past him and stood on top of the altar. He decided to show these fools what it was like to truly hear ‘the emperor’s command’.

“I, Juan Kalberk Kenosis send out this message through this body.”