Tome of Blood

Chapter 599 -98- Please save Sister Susan!

"Huh? Where is the person? Were you here just now?"

Looking at the place where the little girl was standing just now, the tavern owner was stunned.

He turned back stiffly and looked at the trial knights whose faces were gradually becoming gloomy, with big beads of sweat oozing out.

"Then... that... Lord Judgment Knight, may I ask... if you want to find the child... did you commit something?"

The boss asked weakly.

The Judgment Knight did not answer his question.

The leader of the team just looked at him coldly and said calmly:

"The trial office handles cases. Don't ask questions about things you shouldn't know. Be careful of being suspected of being an accomplice of a heretic!"

After that, he looked at the entire hall and ordered the other knights:

"Search carefully. No one here can leave until they find someone!"

Soon, the Judgment Knights took action, and there was a sudden uproar in the tavern.

And in the corner of the tavern, where the "Mage Apprentice" and the "Knight Squire" were chatting, it was empty since I don't know when, and they had long since disappeared.

All that was left on the table was a half-drunk ale, a mouthful of untouched fried meat, and a few brand-new silver coins pressed against the edge of the table.

…

Outside the tavern, in a remote alley.

Along with the light blue magic light, a complex circular magic array slowly emerged.

The magic circle gradually spread, and the surrounding space shook slightly. Along with a series of void distortions, two cloaked figures gradually appeared and slowly walked out of the magic circle.

It was Sebas and Nice who left the tavern.

"Huh... I'm really not used to staying in this kind of civilian tavern. After I came out, I felt that the air in the whole world had become pure."

Ness moved his body while taking a deep breath greedily.

"You are just used to being pampered by your master."

Sebastian grumbled as he gracefully put down an unknown creature that was held under his elbow.

If the tavern owner saw it, he would find that the "unknown creature" abducted by Sebastian was none other than the little girl who "accidentally entered" the tavern.

When Sebas held her under his arm, the girl continued to struggle, and when she was put down, she even ran away.

"This place is not far from the tavern just now. There are judgment knights patrolling the streets. If you want to be caught, just run around."

Nice chuckled and said.

The little girl's movements suddenly froze in place.

"Hey, judging from your reaction, are you really being chased by the Judgment Knight?"

Nice added.

little girl:……

Her eyes suddenly widened, her innocent pupils filled with grievance and anger, as if she had not thought that what she had just said was actually a lie to her.

Seeing that the girl was interesting, Nice wanted to tease her, but was quickly stopped by Sebastian:

"Okay, Nice, stop teasing her."

After saying that, he looked at the little girl and asked warmly:

"Child, what is your name? Why are you being hunted by those Judgment Knights? Where did this necklace in your hand come from?"

After hearing what Sebastian said, the little girl suddenly became alert.

She quickly hid the necklace in her hand behind her back, and then backed away timidly, like a frightened little rabbit.

"Don't be afraid, we have no ill intentions. If we had, we wouldn't have saved you just now. We are just concerned and curious."

Sebastian reassured.

The little girl remained unmoved, her eyes still full of alertness as she looked at him.

"Gulu~~"

The sound of her stomach growling broke the silence, and the girl froze slightly, her dirty face turning red instantly.

Sebastian looked strange.

"Nice, have you brought anything to eat?"

He glanced at Nice and said.

"Here, it's delicious."

Nice took out a bag of dried fish.

"Damn it! I'm talking about food for people to eat! Keep this stuff for yourself!"

"Discrimination! You are discriminating! This is specially given to me by Luo Xinghong Palace for Cat Master! It is cleaner than human food!"

"It's cleaner than what people eat? Doesn't that mean it's not food for humans?"

"roll!"

The two people exchanged a few words and started bickering, leaving the little girl stunned for a moment.

"Pfft..."

She couldn't help but laugh.

Sebas and Nissi immediately stopped bickering and looked at each other.

The girl's expression was wary again.

"Hey, forget it, I'll do it."

Sebastian sighed.

After saying that, he "transformed" into a box of exquisite chocolate velvet cake and a cup of sweet milk specially provided by the northern ranch.

Nice:…

"Here, it's not poisonous, feel free to eat it."

Under Nice's strange and subtle gaze, Sebastian took a small piece of cake and put it into his mouth, then placed the cake and milk in front of the girl.

The girl hesitated.

But in the end, she couldn't resist the smell of cake and milk, so she picked it up carefully.

She took a small bite, and then her eyes widened and her whole body froze in place.

Then, he ate it hungrily.

However, halfway through eating, she suddenly slowed down and ate carefully, taking small bites, as if she was afraid that she would eat too fast and not be able to remember such a wonderful taste.

"Eat it boldly, I still have it here."

Seeing the girl's intoxicated and cautious look, Sebastian felt a little distressed.

After some feeding, the atmosphere between the little girl and the two finally relaxed.

"Child, what is your name? Why are you being chased by the Judgment Knight?"

Sebastian asked the exact same question again.

This time, the girl finally let down her guard and said pitifully:

"I...my name is Ellie, I am an orphan of Gray Swan...then...those knights in red are bad guys!"

Gray Swan Orphanage?

Nice and Sebas looked at each other and remembered the news they heard in the tavern.

"Ellie, where did your necklace come from?"

Ness asked.

Hearing this question, the little girl Ellie suddenly became vigilant again and hid the necklace behind her back.

Nice helpless:

"Don't be nervous, we are not trying to steal your necklace, we are just curious."

"Don't look at us like this. In fact... we are also holy believers. We feel a similar power to us in your necklace."

With that said, Nice stretched out his hand and released the divine power that Charlotte had temporarily given him through the Faith Network.

The little girl's eyes widened instantly.

She stared at the two of them blankly, her big eyes covered with mist, and her childish voice was full of nervousness, excitement, and surprise mixed with tears:

"Light! This is...the light in dreams!"

"Master God Envoy! You are the Master God Envoy mentioned in the oracle!"

Lord God Envoy?

oracle?

Nice and Sebas looked at each other.

They were about to ask more questions, but the little girl Ellie suddenly knelt down in front of them.

Her face was full of tears, her big watery eyes were full of prayer and hope, and her soft voice was full of uncontrollable sadness:

"Master God Envoy! Master God Envoy! Please save Sister Susan! Please save Sister Susan!"

"This necklace was given to me by Sister Susan. It belongs to Sister Susan!"

"Sister Susan is not a witch! Sister Susan is definitely not a witch!"

Susan?

Witch?

Could it be the dean priest from Gray Swan who has a background in the Inquisition?

Sebas and Nice looked at each other again, thoughtfully.

"Don't worry, Ellie, speak slowly."

Sebastian's voice became gentler and he comforted softly.

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"Please decline all these invitations. In addition, tell the church that before the ceremony officially begins, I intend to decline all diplomatic activities and pray for the Holy Spirit wholeheartedly."

After handing back the salon invitation she didn't know she had received today to the maid Shirley, Charlotte rubbed her temples and said.

It has been a week since she induced the "miracle" and moved into the Holy Palace.

During this week, she lived a relatively stable life in the Holy Palace. Although there were countless eyes watching her every move, at least no one really jumped out to cause trouble for her.

The deterrent effect of the "miracle" is still very strong, and the identity of the saint also gives Charlotte enough convenience.

The Sun Temple obviously planned to avoid her attack for the time being, and the only thing that gave Charlotte a headache was probably the almost cult-like enthusiasm of ordinary clergymen and believers after the miracle.

Faced with endless invitations every day, Charlotte had no choice but to send out the last resort - "retreat".

To be honest, Charlotte even suspected that this was deliberately induced by the Sun Temple, whether it was the recent promotion of her assassination in the Holy City, or whether it was increasing the number of knights guarding the Holy Palace on the grounds of safety after the assassination, etc. All kinds of things, in fact, I am afraid there is only one purpose, which is to let her stay quietly and not want to go anywhere.

Fortunately, both Sebas and Nice were very good at disguising their identities. After leaving the Holy Palace, their activities were not restricted or monitored. It was enough to be her eyes.

"It's been a few days, and I don't know if they have any new news."

After taking a sip of the sweet milk specially provided by the Northern Ranch and tasting a small piece of chocolate velvet cake, Charlotte said to herself.

She still trusted the abilities of Sebas and Nice.

There has been a lot of movement in the Sun Temple in the past few days, which is obviously the aftermath of her "miracle".

The greater the movement, the greater the flaws. As long as the Sun Temple is eager to put her to death, the truth will inevitably be exposed.

After finishing the snack, Charlotte wiped her mouth gracefully.

At this moment, a sudden impulse came, and Charlotte heard whispered prayers and calls.

It's Sebas and Nice.

"Great Master, Nice and I have investigated important information and urgently need to report to you!"

Listening to the voice coming from the bottom of her heart, Charlotte perked up.

After letting out a breath, she also communicated with the two of them and conveyed her voice:

"Go back to the palace quickly and report to me."

It is still too risky to send messages through the air, and it may not be clear. This is the Holy City after all, and who knows if there are any sensing artifacts deployed.

Even if Charlotte retains the ability to use the connection between the two to perform divine descending, she will only use it when she has no choice.

To be on the safe side, let’s listen to their reports in person.

Within an hour, Nice and Sebastian, who had taken off their disguises, returned to the palace where Charlotte was.