”That is the Holy Maiden of the Lumiere Church.”
“The Holy Son goes together with the Holy Maiden; they are truly a pair created by the Gods.”
“That’s right, only the Holy Son is worthy of the Holy Maiden, and only the Holy Maiden is worthy of the Holy Son.”
“Ah! Seeing them like this makes me extremely jealous.”
The Holy Son, no, to be more precise, Ikarys smiled arrogantly as he heard everyone talking.
‘That’s right, how can you scum stain the beauty of the Holy Maiden.’
‘The only person capable of becoming her man is me.’
Ikarys glanced at everyone, then smiled contemptuously. However, he only smirked for a second before he showed a friendly smile.
He turned his head and looked towards the Holy Maiden, feeling that she was even more beautiful today than when she was in the church. It seemed like she had deliberately put on makeup and dressed a little more extravagantly.
“Holy Maiden, are you in such a hurry to depart before me that you have something important to do?”
Hearing Ikarys speak, the Holy Maiden smiled and innocently replied: “Ah, Holy Son! Sorry, I needed to find a friend, so I hurriedly departed before you without telling you. I’m so sorry, hehehe…”
Seeing how she was so cute and adorable, Ikarys was not angry at all. On the contrary, he looked concerned and asked: “So… is that friend of yours also in the Karol Empire?” Have you met that person yet?”
The Holy Maiden lightly shook her head, her face showing a bit of fatigue and disappointment: “Not yet. I’m still looking for that person.”
“It seems… that person is very important to you.” Ikarys said, smiling.
“Of course, I will definitely find that person; no matter how difficult it is, I will find him.”
Ikarys suddenly frowned, and he narrowed his eyes: “Him? Is the person you’re talking about a man?”
“That’s right, hehehe…” The Holy Maiden smiled and replied: “He is very important to me; I need to find him.”
“Hm?! How important is he?” Ikarys was angry, but he still tried to stay calm and asked.
However, those around also sensed something was wrong. It seems that the Holy Maiden is talking about another man, and… The Holy Son is jealous.
“Of course it’s extremely important.” Suddenly, the Holy Maiden turned around as she spoke, her white skirt fluttering, making her look like a blooming flower.
The sound of her foot rattle echoed throughout the garden like a kind of music that excited others.
“He is the air for me to breathe, the sunlight to warm me, the moonlight to illuminate the path I walk, the water for me to immerse myself in… in general… he is extremely important to me.”
Crack!
Ikarys clenched his fists, and the sound of his bones cracking showed that he was really angry.
Up until now, he thought that the Holy Maiden was a white lotus flower, so divine and pure that no one dared to touch it.
But in the end… in her heart, there was another man’s image.
Everyone says that… only the Holy Son is worthy of the Holy Maiden, and vice versa.
Now, the Holy Maiden likes another man, which makes him unacceptable.
“Hahahaha…” Ikarys suddenly laughed loudly: “It seems… that man is really important to you, Holy Maiden. Who is he? Your lover?”
When the Holy Maiden heard that, she sighed: “Ah! Don’t talk about this; I feel very sad.”
“Hm?! What do you mean…”
“He still doesn’t accept my love; I’m really heartbroken.”
Ikarys: “…”
Everybody: “…”
The crowd began to gossip.
“What the hell? Am I dreaming? Someone rejected the Holy Maiden’s affection? What man is so stupid?”
“Oh my God! Please tell me that the Holy Maiden is lying. Who is stupid enough to be loved by the Holy Maiden and not know how to enjoy it?”
“I feel like the man the Holy Maiden talked about definitely doesn’t exist. She’s just talking nonsense to make the Holy Son jealous.”
“Ah! You’re right; I thought so too. After all, the Holy Maiden’s status is as noble as that of a god; how can she love any man other than the Holy Son?”
Hearing that, Ikarys immediately realised that he had commented too early on the Holy Maiden and secretly laughed: ‘Hahahaha… it seems she’s just trying to make me jealous.’
‘Maybe she wanted to know my real thoughts; that’s why she did that. Huh! Women… you guys are so troublesome. However… My tolerance is enough to forgive you.’
“Heh?! Holy Son, I feel you are angry; is that right?”
Suddenly, the Holy Maiden spoke, she tilted her head, looking at the Holy Son in confusion.
Ikarys laughed and said: “Hahahaha… Holy Maiden, how can I be angry? The goal of every believer in our church is beautiful love and united souls.”
“You found someone you truly love, so how can I be angry? On the contrary, I must congratulate you for finding your own ‘prince’.”
“Ah!” The Holy Maiden said with some surprise: “I didn’t expect you to think so clearly, Holy Son. Thank you very much. That person and I will definitely be happy together forever.”
“Don’t worry; I will try to win his heart. No matter how difficult things are, I will not give up.”
Hearing that, Ikarys secretly laughed in disdain: ‘Woman, do you think saying that will make me jealous? You are wrong; I have long seen your true thoughts.’
‘Ah! Maybe she was talking about herself too. It’s definitely like that; I act so cold; maybe that makes her think I don’t like her.’
‘Woman… you are so pitiful. Don’t worry, I definitely won’t refuse a beautiful woman like you.’
“That’s right.” Ikarys smiled and said: “Don’t give up pursuing your love.”
“Really? Thank you indeed, Holy Son.” The Holy Maiden said, smiling.
Suddenly, Ikarys sighed: “It’s unfortunate that… the legendary elemental stone was stolen; otherwise, perhaps I would have given that stone to you as a congratulatory gift.”
“Hehehe… that… I don’t need it; I just need your blessing, Holy Son.” The Holy Maiden smiled innocently.
Ikarys smirked, thinking to himself: ‘Huh! What you mean is… as long as you have me, you don’t need anything else, right?’
‘Woman, you’re so cute, I really like it.’
Lathel saw the Holy Maiden and the Holy Son talking, feeling something was wrong.
In particular, when they mentioned the legendary elemental stone being stolen, he was immediately startled.
The five-coloured elemental stone that he absorbed actually came from the church. If this were to be revealed, I’m afraid his future life would definitely be full of pain.
Lathel swallowed a mouthful of saliva, feeling extremely nervous. He bowed his head and said: “Iritellis…”
“Master, do you need something?” Iritellis also asked in a low voice.
“You see those two?”
“Do you mean the Holy Son and Holy Maiden?”
“That’s right. Don’t come into contact with them; stay away from them as much as possible, understand?”
“Uhm! I already know. Anyway, they are two extremely powerful and dangerous characters, I will definitely stay away from them.” Iritellis nodded and said.
Hearing that, Lathel also felt a little reassured. He was also staying away from them because of the legendary five- coloured elemental stone they mentioned.
Besides, there is another reason, which is that he is a vampire. To the church, vampires are monsters that must be destroyed.
If they discover that he is a vampire, the church will use all its power to hunt him and Charlotte down. Besides, the fact that Lafien is a vampire will also be revealed, and she will also be hunted down.
“Ah! You are…”
Suddenly, the Holy Maiden spoke, and she looked towards Lathel, her eyes filled with disbelief and her face showing joy and hope.
She quickly walked towards him. Every step she took made the bell make a pleasant sound.
Everyone, including Ikarys, was startled when they heard that. They looked towards where the Holy Maiden was going; their faces were also filled with doubt, not knowing what she was doing.
“You… you are…” The Holy Maiden walked in front of Lathel and stammered. Suddenly, tears flowed down that lovely face, making everyone heartbroken.
When he saw the Holy Maiden crying, Lathel suddenly felt like holding her in her arms, gently caressing her small back, and comforting her.
Lathel shook his head. He felt like he was crazy to have such thoughts. He raised his head and looked at the Holy Maiden, feeling as if danger and trouble had once again found him.
Lathel: “…”
“Do you know me?” Lathel spoke up, breaking the silent atmosphere.
The Holy Maiden gently wiped her tears, shook her head, and said: “No… I don’t know you.”
“I don’t know you either; why are you crying when you see me?”
The Holy Maiden smiled and said: “Because when I see you, I remember my friend.”
“Ah! Really?”
“Uhm!”
“This… so… Your friend is a lot like me. Where is he?
“He’s dead.”
“Ah! Is he dead? Heh?!” Lathel was startled: “This… I…”
“What is your name?” The Holy Maiden tilted her head to look at him and asked with a friendly smile.
Lathel took a deep breath because he felt a gaze that seemed to want to tear him into a million pieces, which came from Ikarys and the other men present.
Lathel really wanted to curse now. He didn’t even do anything; he didn’t speak up or show off. Why did trouble still find him?
“Girl, you and I are like clouds and wind; passing by each other is enough, we don’t need to know each other’s names.”
“My name is Arine, what is your name?” The Holy Maiden smiled and said, She moved closer to him, and her face also moved closer to his face.
Lathel leaned back in surprise, trying to get away from her face.
“You…”
“I’m Arine; you can just call me Arine; what’s your name?” Arine kept talking, leaving Lathel stunned.
“You…” Lathel frowned: “I have no need to get to know you; you can get to know someone else.”
“Heh?! But I want to get to know you. Do you have a girlfriend? Have a wife? Where is your home? What is your title? How much are your current assets worth? Arine continued to ask.
Lathel started to feel a headache. Was this girl’s mouth an eternal engine?
“Arine…” Ikarys spoke up now.
“Sorry, Holy Son.” Arine glanced at Ikarys: “Please call me Holy Maiden.”
Lathel: “…”
Ikarys: “…”
Everybody: “…”
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