"Since it is Your Majesty’s wish—"
Contrary to everyone’s expectation, the young man who was isolated outside the church did not get angry, nor did he show even a trace of complaint, facing Princess’s nearly embarrassing request.
Ansu Moningsta still had a perfect smile on his face, his left hand gently touching his chest, his pale blue eyes pure and flawless, just like a true Holy Knight from a mythic epic, never betraying, never hesitating.
"Then I shall oblige."
"I will never allow this door to open again. No matter who comes, I swear to my death I shall not open it, swear to my death I will not yield."
"I make this oath on the name of the Chenxing family—"
"Dawn is coming, and from now on I keep vigil until death."
Separated by the thick Holy Light Barrier, he spoke to the inside of the door with solemnity and sanctity, the first light of dawn twinkling in the young man’s eyes, like the glittering waves on a clear blue lake, so pure and flawless.
Princess did not respond to Ansu—she was now wholeheartedly involved in the prayer ritual.
The nobles watched Ansu speak without a hint of deceit and could not help but revise their opinion of the young man slightly, thinking that although his methods might be a bit crude, his nature was not really bad.
In Nether, vows have power, and since the young man had sworn "no matter who comes, he would to death not open it," it meant that he must stop all the Esoteric Sect Followers—even at the cost of his life.
Usually, Holy Knights who have their Holy Light cut off from behind would complain even if they were highly loyal.
The situation was such in the rear; the Holy Knights in the front only needed to focus on engaging in battle, following orders, and fighting valiantly. In contrast, the Princess in the rear had much more to consider.
No, did you really take the oath?
You haven’t fallen from grace, have you?
"Meow…meow?"
Luo Xiaohei stared at Ansu with cat-like suspicion, then turned her head to look at the tightly locked church doors, noting that the strength of the Air Wall of Holy Light erected by Cersei was at the level of the Saint, intended to forbid all beings from entering and exiting.
Its name—[Holy Light Barrier]
[Rank: Fifth Tier]
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[Effect: A Wall constructed with the authority of the Dawn Saintess, consuming a large amount of Magic Power, the vast Holy Light enveloping the domain, preventing all beings from entering or exiting (including the Caster themselves) for thirty minutes]
Even if the Chaotic Saintess herself took action, it would take her a considerable amount of time to break through.
In twenty minutes, the assault from the Stitched Life would arrive.
Ansu had been cut off from his source of water, unable to replenish his Holy Light to restore Magic Power; and even if he used the remaining Magic Power to defend the church, he definitely wouldn’t have enough strength to attack or even eradicate the Bone Fortress. Once Cersei’s prayer ritual was complete, all the Stitched Life would be harvested by the Princess’s ritual.
Then Cersei would reap all the results.
Did Ansu know he couldn’t break the barrier and thus chose to mess things up?
Surely someone of such humble origins can’t have good intentions.
Luo Xiaohei tilted her head. She watched Ansu intently as she figured out what kind of scheme was brewing in the boy’s head...
As expected, Ansu the lad was up to no good. He spoke of vows of allegiance, but the magic power in his eyes flickered continuously, scanning every detail of the Holy Light Barrier.
As expected, the lad of humble origins was looking for the barrier’s weak points to focus on for a breakthrough.
He definitely wanted to seize the opportunity to find a way through—although it was impossible.
But you can’t give up without trying.
Luo Xiaohei nodded in approval, jumped onto Ansu’s shoulder with satisfaction, and patted his head contentedly. Her Chaotic Saintess had not misjudged him.
"I noticed that the Holy Light at the position of the door is slightly uneven. There’s a minor flaw," Ansu said softly.
Luo Xiaohei showed a look of approval. The concentration of Holy Light at the door was indeed slightly lower—Luo Xiaohei had also noticed before, perhaps because Cersei the bitch had erected the barrier too hastily.
Ansu’s perception was not bad.
Both the cat and her human focused on deciphering that part, still harboring a faint hope of opening the door.
"So... I fixed it," Ansu said.
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Ansu, with the purest and most sincere smile on his lips, put a touch of Holy Light on his left hand and smeared it on the barrier. Making sure to even out the Holy Light without any flaws, perfectly integrated without any cracks, the young man nodded in satisfaction,
"Now it’s perfect."
All of Luo Xiaohei’s fur stood on end. She almost couldn’t help but claw at this lad of humble origins’ cheeks—Ansu had ruined the only hope of opening the door!
She hastily checked the Holy Light Barrier with her Magic Eye, discovering its flawless and tight fit, rejecting all beings entry and exit with the dawn light, becoming a true iron wall.
You don’t have a problem in your head, do you...
Luo Xiaohei thought Ansu was looking to find a weakness to exploit, only to find out that he was actually fixing it!
Ansu knitted his brows again as if feeling it wasn’t enough and used his magic power to layer another barrier over the Holy Light Barrier. One layer upon another, tightly enclosing the Dawn Cathedral within.
"Not even a mosquito could get in now."
Is this some kind of supreme, considerate holy saint...
Luo Xiaohei even began to doubt whether the Princess had cast a spell on Ansu. He had so thoroughly fallen from grace... The Chaotic Saintess, who had to write "Holy Light Practice Secret Scrolls" thirty times a day, heaved a sigh, lamenting Ansu’s weakness of will with deep sorrow.
Why did you suddenly turn over a new leaf...
Isn’t it a bit late for an about-face now...