Chapter 167: Chapter 165: Lord Rose Is Simply a Demon
Phil’s condition interrupted the progress of the lighthouse strategy, so Hilia had to rest as well.
However, Phil stated that after resting for one day, they would continue the strategy the next day.
Her attitude was very resolute, leaving the others with no choice but to agree.
But the prerequisite was that she must recover.
If she isn’t fully recovered, even if she’s capable of fighting, the lighthouse cannot be purified. Unless it’s cleared in one go, demons would be refilled by the Tower Master next time they enter, making their efforts futile.
"I’ll solve my own issues."
Phil left this remark and exited the dormitory.
The others looked at each other, feeling helpless.
If it were any other competition, other competitors would have likely wished for Phil’s demise.
But as strictly selected Saint candidates, they didn’t harbor such thoughts.
Even Doris wouldn’t choose this method to defeat an opponent.
Seeing Phil leave, Hilia also packed her things and stood up to leave the dormitory.
"Since we’re not continuing today, I’ll go out for some relaxation."
Leaving the school camp, Hilia found a corner and summoned the Magic Puppet.
Rose took control of the Magic Puppet and said, "First, determine where she’s going. Find a spot nearby to set up a stall or whatever, just make sure she doesn’t see you."
Hilia seriously nodded, "I understand."
Hilia always felt Phil’s situation needed attention, and upon consulting with Rose, received confirmation.
So she, after discussing with Rose, decided to let the Magic Puppet out. Rose would manipulate the puppet to approach Phil, using it as a medium to apply Rose’s purification method and reduce Phil’s contamination level.
"Why don’t you let me possess you and purify her in your name?" Rose asked with a laugh.
Hilia responded softly, "I see Lord Rose seems very interested in Phil. As your follower, creating a way for you to interact with her is something a follower should do."
"Haha, you’re really adorable that way."
Rose controlled the Magic Puppet to pat Hilia’s head and waved goodbye.
Actually, this was to avoid Phil discovering that the purification method used wasn’t that of the Holy Court.
Rose’s method for cleansing the Abyssal Demonic Qi is completely different from the Holy Court’s. The reason it’s more efficient than the Holy Court’s is purely due to his strong mastery over magic and the upgraded refinement of the purification skill.
Hilia knows she cannot expose these unconventional means, hence she actively entrusted Rose to use the Magic Puppet to purify Phil instead of doing it herself.
That’s why she said... Watching Rose leave, Hilia felt her face turn red.
She didn’t quite understand why she said it.
After realizing, she felt deeply embarrassed.
"Forget it, forget it, don’t think too much, making money is important!"
...
Meanwhile, Rose had completed the disguise and arrived near Phil.
He didn’t approach immediately but watched from nearby.
Phil left the school camp and went to the marketplace outside. At a previously set-up stall, she arranged a treatment booth.
If anyone else tried to compete with nearby Divine Hall’s business like this, they would have likely been "invited" to leave by the Hall. But Phil is a candidate for the Holy Daughter, leaving the Hall with no recourse against her.
It’s said that on the third day of her "free clinics," someone from the nearby town’s Divine Hall came to investigate, and upon learning she was a candidate for the Holy Daughter, they left dejectedly.
The word was spread by mercenaries, though they didn’t know she was a Saint candidate, so the rumor credited her with a powerful background.
Whether it’s true or false, no one knows for sure.
It’s still not time for the mercenaries to "clock out," hence the marketplace had fewer people, only a few mercenaries who didn’t go to raid the ruins hanging around—after leaving the lighthouse, the ghost ship departed too. The faded sky restored its usual brightness, and those returning mercenaries set off again for unfinished adventures, leaving the marketplace empty.
Despite all this, there were still some people seeking Phil’s help to purify the contamination on them.
"Even her de-stress methods involve purification, just how much does this girl love purifying contamination?"
Rose shook his head and, taking advantage of the lack of customers, stepped forward to sit across from Phil.
Phil instinctively extended her hand, glowing with a sacred white light.
But soon, she paused, looked up at Rose, and said, "You’re very clean..."
"I know, but you’re not clean."
Before Phil could withdraw her hand, Rose grabbed it in a backhand grip.
Phil calmly looked at her captured hand, saying, "Sir, please have some respect."
Unlike Phil’s holy light, a light emanated from Rose’s hand, reaching through Phil’s hand to enter her body.
About to struggle, Phil froze, looking at Rose in surprise.
"You..."
"Shh, don’t speak, just feel it."
Phil fell silent.
On the other hand, Hilia was already spreading out a blank scroll, preparing to draw, when she suddenly felt her magic power uncontrollably flow through the medium with the Magic Puppet, entering the puppet and then flowing out.
She knew Rose had started.
"I wonder how Lord Rose is treating Phil..."
"Hope Phil recovers soon."
...
"Hey, buddy, don’t overdo it."
"You’ve been holding the Priest lady’s hand for ten minutes!"
"Please let go immediately, or we’ll have to take action."
Behind Rose, several mercenaries surrounded him, clamoring continuously.
They didn’t act because they saw Phil not resisting.
But they were jealous!
And it’s been ten minutes already, and he’s still touching.
This was too much!
Phil pursed her lips and softly said, "You’ve misunderstood. This gentleman is helping heal my injuries."
The mercenaries showed relieved expressions.
"So it’s healing."
"Does the Priest lady also get injured?"
"It’s hard work for the Priest lady."
If the Magic Puppet could make facial expressions, Rose would have surely given these mercenaries a taunting look, telling them that your respected Priest lady was being casually touched by him.
In his life, Rose despised warm-hearted gentlemen and sycophants, with warm-hearted gentlemen even ranking below sycophants.
About half an hour later, Rose released his grip, "Your condition is quite severe; one session can’t fully resolve it. I can only help disperse some Demonic Qi. Next time, don’t let Demonic Qi enter your internals again, and don’t stubbornly claim you can resolve it yourself. Multiple instances of Demonic Qi entering your organs can’t be handled."
Phil was silent for a moment, "Thank you, I’m Phil. May I know your name?"
Rose’s disguise at the moment was quite simple, merely wearing a black robe.
Yet Phil couldn’t see through the robe to view his face no matter how hard she tried.
After introducing herself, Phil was prepared for Rose not to reveal his real name.
Rose smiled lightly, seeing through Phil’s thoughts, and chuckled softly, "I’m Rose."
With that, he used a flash step to leave, simultaneously adding a memory block for the three mercenaries who had witnessed him, erasing their memory of him.
Then, he hid in the shadows, enjoying the look on Phil’s face.
Sure enough, upon hearing Rose’s words, Phil showed an astonished look, stood up, was about to say something, but saw Rose already vanished from sight, leaving her bewildered.
At that moment, the mercenaries with the erased memories voiced, "Priest lady? Priest lady?"
"Um... uh?" Phil then looked at the mercenaries in front of her.
The mercenaries said in confusion, "Priest lady, are you alright? You’ve been daydreaming here for half an hour."
With their memories erased, they automatically filled in, making the half-hour treatment seem like Phil daydreaming for half an hour.
As for why they stood there waiting numbly for half an hour, their memories automatically filled in as patiently waiting for the Priest lady to finish daydreaming.
Phil’s response matched Rose’s expectations.
She showed a shocked expression, exclaiming softly in disbelief.
"What? I was daydreaming for half an hour?"
Rose left satisfied.
