CHAPTER 50: CHAPTER 50: ALICE SHOWS SANCTITY IN FRONT OF OTHERS

Shen Sui had to admit that he underestimated Alice’s ability to deceive and manipulate people.

That group of nobles was really completely fooled by Alice.

He originally thought that, even if the nobles were stupid, that priest Tim shouldn’t be that foolish. After all, he held a position as a deacon of a city church.

Therefore, in the following days, besides necessary outings, Shen Sui stayed in the dormitory to keep an eye on Alice’s actions, fearing that Tim might notice Alice’s deception and then cause her harm. Shen Sui wasn’t worried about Alice’s personal safety—after all, she had his magic—but Anna by Alice’s side wasn’t aware of Alice’s life-saving abilities. If Tim really made a move on Alice, this seemingly timid girl would definitely protect Alice, disregarding the risk of being consumed by the Holy Grail, and she would definitely act.

If Anna takes action, the contamination of the Holy Grail will irreversibly affect her.

This would become a lifelong regret for Alice and would impact her mental health.

Given how much Alice values her friends, having a friend sacrifice to protect her would undoubtedly lead her into unending self-doubt and self-harm.

The mental health of a Soul Card also needs to be well cared for.

Unfortunately, Anna is the vessel for the Holy Grail, unaffected by other spells; otherwise, Shen Sui would just cast magic on Anna and it would be done.

Come to think of it, in the game, how did I deal with the Sinful Chalice?

Oh... put on the Magic Immunity Buff, then walk up to the Sinful Chalice and conquer it with Strong Hand Skull Splitter using physical means.

However, the subsequent developments completely exceeded Shen Sui’s expectations.

Alice accepted the nobles’ army, and she did so very smoothly. During this process, neither the leaders of the nobles nor Tim Cardan expressed any objections.

Because, during these operations, Anna always followed behind Alice.

Although Alice is indeed a third-tier mage, Anna is a thirteenth tier, whether or not she can act, the fact remains that she is a thirteenth tier!

In the eyes of both Tim and the strong guards of those nobles, the fact that a thirteenth-tier powerhouse stands behind Alice is indisputable.

Combined with Alice’s behavior and actions, doesn’t this firmly establish her identity as a member of the evil god’s followers? And those three puppets on her, aren’t they the divine artifacts granted to her upon the descent of the evil god?

As for why the residents of Anlud City weren’t sacrificed, the people who saw the divine descent that night simply believed that the introduction Tim saw about the ceremony was wrong, that the descent of Sokfatris didn’t require any sacrifices.

Thus, Alice smoothly acquired an army of nearly eight hundred men. For the small town of Anlud, an army of eight hundred was enough—all of them were noble private soldiers, each possessing extraordinary power, with the weakest being a first-tier knight.

Of course, if Alice hadn’t seized the Thunder Knights upon her arrival, the army she had would be even larger.

For Alice, who once controlled more than half of the city’s evil populace, controlling such an army didn’t seem to pose much of a psychological burden.

She also never considered this army as her own force.

[Alice’s plan is very clear.]

[She intends to use these nobles’ army to attack Roland’s forces heading to suppress Paiyiga City and the Thunder Knights.]

[No matter who the Alice that appeared in Paiyiga City is, she has done herself a big favor by removing a potential sixth-tier enemy; logically and emotionally, Alice has to go and assist.]

[Moreover, Hali might also be in Paiyiga City, otherwise why would that person know about Alice and the Zelie Clan’s enmity?]

[Alice, riding her little mare, looked in the direction of Paiyiga City. Behind her were the following nobles, and beside her, Tim Cardan and Anna.]

[She was planning a battle in her mind, a justifiable battle.]

[She planned to use the noble army behind her to resolve the predicament of Paiyiga City.]

[She intended to use Roland and the Master of Thunder’s army to destroy the Anlud City nobles and kill Tim Cardan.]

[Nobles who betray their territorial people must be punished.]

[A priest who betrays their followers is destined to be abandoned by others.]

What kind of oath are you taking, Alice?

Check your own strength! You’re just a third tier! Can’t we just practice a bit before you try something this big? How about we do some training first?

Looking at the time reserved to give Alice accelerated training with the Time Regulator, Shen Sui felt like crying but had no tears. This Alice kept causing disturbances one after another, leaving no time for accelerated training at all. But now, the atmosphere has been set like this—if Shen Sui were to suddenly come out and interrupt, that would really break Alice’s growth rhythm.

Alright, alright, I’ll just watch.

Shen Sui somewhat regretted letting Alice come and participate in the evil god’s descent ceremony just to rack up some Follower Cards.

[Alice raised the whip in her hand, pointing towards Paiyiga City.]

[The first battle of the Sok Church will also become the battle of its demise.]

[Set out! Target: Paiyiga City.]

Hmm... Am I forgetting to do something?

What the hell! You didn’t take the treasure box!

Shen Sui immediately typed out a reminder to Alice about this.

[Alice almost fell off her horse at your reminder.]

[Tim alongside her asked in confusion: What’s wrong, Alice?]

[Alice sat upright, speaking in a very calm tone: I just received enlightenment from Lord Sok, He is very pleased with our loyalty. To reward our courage and conviction, He has guided us to a treasure, the treasure box of the Twilight Bishop.]

???

Alice, what are you up to?

[Alice led Tim and some important nobles to Anlud’s sewer, where they indeed saw a wooden storage box.]

[Tim inspected and confirmed that no matter what, it couldn’t be opened, giving assurance: This is indeed the Twilight Bishop’s treasure box. I once had the honor of seeing one in Roland’s imperial city. After the Twilight Bishop disappeared, he left several treasure boxes on the continent, containing his legacy and treasures. Yet, even the gods couldn’t open or move these boxes, and over time they became relics. Who would have thought that Anlud City also had one?]

[Tim questioned whether Alice could open the box, as the Twilight Bishop’s treasure box has appeared before, but not even a true god could open it. What use is finding it then?]

[The great Sokfatris, a god beyond all worldly gods.]

[Forget about the mere treasure box of the Twilight Bishop, even if the Twilight Bishop appeared before my master, he would bow down before Him.]

[Alice, eyes open, spouted nonsense and subsequently opened the treasure box before her.]

[This is the power of my master!]

[Alice’s words and actions left the surrounding people astounded.]

[Even the Twilight Bishop’s box, invincible even to the strongest gods, opened in Alice’s hands like an ordinary household box.]

[This is Sokfatris’s miracle!]

[At this moment, everyone had one thought: We’ve followed the right person this time!]

[Their trust in Alice reached its peak, everything she did was justified and correct.]

[Ding! You have obtained the Spell Card: Show Sanctity in Front of People]

Damn! I gave you a big gift pack and you used it for showing sanctity in front of people, eh?

Shen Sui almost fell off the bed.

[Alice took out the treasure from the box and distributed it to the knights of the nobles.]

[The knights received their rewards, and now followed Alice with high morale.]

[Ding! The Soul Card of Winning Over People’s Hearts has been acquired.]

[Alice’s Little Mare galloped with her atop, sight fixed on Paiyiga City.]

[The first battle of the Sok Church would also be the Church’s battle of extinction.]

[Set forth! Destination, Paiyiga City.]

Hmm... isn’t there something I’ve forgotten to do?

Oh shoot! You forgot the treasure box!

Shen Sui immediately typed a message.

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