The Holy Maiden finally arrived at Isabella's bedside.
The scene of the sleeping beauty and the person who came to rescue her was reminiscent of a fairy tale;
However, there was no prince here, only a person with ulterior motives standing there.
When the recruitment message caught her attention, the Holy Maiden herself was surprised;
Dibiles, the country she came to, was not powerful enough to keep the higher-ups of the Church staying for long. Her purpose for coming here was just a routine pilgrimage;
According to the Church's rules:
After each new Holy Maiden is chosen, they must visit the three major countries under the banner of the Pope. They must visit every branch of the church in each country;
During the pilgrimage, the Holy Maiden needs to closely monitor the movements of the royal family of that country, determine whether they are worth recruiting or directly consider them as enemies.
Being a weak country, Dibiles was the final destination of the pilgrimage, and Isabella, one of the three emperors, was known for her hostility towards the main church. No one in the Church expected her to become a friend;
Until yesterday, the Holy Maiden's plan was to leave soon, as there would be no gain from continuing to stay in this country;
However, a turning point came so quickly.
The empress collapsed for unknown reasons. The only one who could possibly cure her was herself, and she couldn't miss this opportunity!
The Holy Maiden tilted her head to the side and listened closely, placing her ear near Isabella's heart;
The magic to enhance hearing turned into beams of light attached to her eardrums, greatly enhancing her hearing.
"The heartbeat is getting slower, which is a sign of the body entering a dormant state; if we delay for another day, Her Majesty will become a true living dead."
Living dead refers to what is commonly known as a vegetable state. This diagnosis is not exaggerating the condition but telling the truth;
The Holy Maiden would never tell a lie that could easily be exposed, that would be foolish.
"In order to avoid any sequelae, please make preparations as soon as possible. Her Majesty is not sick, but her soul has been impacted by something impure and must be purified immediately."
Exorcism and purification are the primary duties of the clergy, and at the Holy Maiden's level, she is very skilled in these two compulsory courses;
No one can doubt her level, and if anyone dares to question, they are only doubting her motives.
"Why should I believe you?"
Sister Glasses is experienced and has a keen eye for judging people. If she accuses someone face to face, that person is most likely not as innocent as they seem.
"It is inevitable that you would doubt me. After all, most people in the Church haven't left a good reputation outside."
When being questioned, one must show sincere intentions to gain the trust of others, and in this aspect, no one is better than the Holy Maiden.
Given the current bad relationship between the royal family and the Church, it is indeed possible that someone would use purification as an excuse to plot against the empress. We must be cautious with suspicious individuals for Her Majesty's safety!"
"Hmph, is that so?"
With the expression she showed, Sister Glasses seemed to be saying to the young girl in front of her:
"The most suspicious person is you, isn't it?"
The Holy Maiden felt deeply saddened by this, and her painful emotions showed on her face as if she was about to burst into tears.
"I apologize for causing trouble for everyone. I'll take care of my own affairs and come back soon."
In a single step, the Holy Maiden passed through the guards' blockade and left Isabella's bedroom, with voices calling out after her:
"Keep an eye on her!"
A small team followed openly. Fortunately, although the target was walking fast, she had no intention of shaking off the surveillance. Thus, the people at the back did not lose track. This was the Holy Maiden's first time entering the palace, but she relied on her keen perception to find the storage room for weapons on her own.
"The door is open."
Drops of water dripped from her fingertips and, before they hit the ground, they suddenly transformed and quickly engaged the gears inside the lock after entering the keyhole.
Click!
The door lock opened, and the path to the huge storeroom was now open;
The guards blocked the doorway, sealing off her escape route as the target walked in.As it was a storage room used by the Royal Guard, what appeared before Holy Maiden's eyes were piles of valuable magical weapons or knives;
She dug out chains that bound holy power, fetters that restricted movement, shackles that hindered chanting, and armed herself with all of them.
"All right, take me back to His Majesty's bedroom."
She put on the shackles inherited from the East, which were too small and left fresh red marks on her jade neck;
The chains tightened around her slender waist, showcasing her beautiful figure in a provocative and captivating manner;
The shackles hooked onto her ankles, forcing her legs to stay close together, and her lotus feet, bare of shoes, could only slowly tread on the dry ground.
In the blink of an eye, Holy Maiden seemed to have turned into a helpless prisoner, devoid of freedom;
If you were to describe her current appearance, it would be similar to a criminal awaiting execution, and someone would definitely believe it.
"Come on, take me away! Even if it's a powerful beauty, with so many restraints willingly placed upon oneself, it's impossible to break free for the time being, let alone resist."
"Take her away? Taking her away like this... will cause a war."
Uninformed individuals might misunderstand and think that someone was bullying the current Holy Maiden, preparing to take her somewhere and do unspeakable things;
Even if these guards were all women, they found it highly inappropriate.
"Why aren't you moving? You still don't believe me?"
It seemed that her sincerity was not enough, and she needed to continue showcasing her honesty.
Holy Maiden used her only functional hand to reach into the pile of weapons and pulled out a whip, presenting this interrogating tool with her hands folded;
The end of the whip was covered in barbs, ensuring that each strike would penetrate the flesh, providing an exhilarating and pleasurable sensation to the one being whipped.
"If you don't react, it's definitely because you find my treatment too comfortable;
Well, I've never been whipped by anyone else before, so I kindly request your cooperation to fulfill my desire as a lowly individual to experience a different kind of life."
Help! Why must we be subjected to such torment as workers?
The dispatched guards lamented. How could they possibly inflict punishment on a respected Holy Maiden?
If the other party were to turn their back on them afterwards and report the incident to the Pope, it would lead to an international problem.
"We can't help you, find someone else!"
The guards ran ahead, while Holy Maiden chased after them from behind. The two sides engaged in a chase through the long corridors of the palace.
This was a scene that could be considered a marvelous tale in future historical records;
A young girl adorned with torture devices, running after them, causing the previously confident elder sisters to flee in panic.
