Chapter 138: Elanna's Tail Healing and the Saintess (10.8K, Supplement 63/65)_6
So when Kael saw this Saintess Sofia, his expression grew a bit serious, and his words were somewhat harsh.
Sofia raised her head to glance at Kael, seemingly amazed by his stunning appearance.
"Abyssal blood, and some kind of unique power I've never seen before... You look so strange, do you seem very wary of me?"
Perhaps not used to being treated this way, Sofia displayed an "I'm very curious" expression.
However, Kael shook his head and said, "Your Highness Sofia, this is the Duchy of Engilance, our Royal Capital. As invited foreign guests, it was our negligence to let you come to the commercial street alone.
If you would like, we can accompany you as you tour the commercial street from now on."
His status had changed now, and as someone eligible to inherit the Duchy, there were certain responsibilities he needed to fulfill.
Doing nothing and waiting to compete for it later would just leave him hoping that the Lion Heart Duke was blind.
Moreover, he didn't believe that a Saintess could be so naive.
Even if Saintesses from the Church of the True God genuinely harbored goodwill toward ordinary people and were willing from the bottom of their hearts to integrate into the masses, one thing they would certainly not possess was naiveté.
Not to mention the land occupation incident in his previous life, which was most likely participated in by this "benevolent" Saintess. After all, the timing of the Sea God Church's appearance was too coincidental in every sense.
Embodying the trait of hidden danger concealed beneath a gentle facade, his attitude toward this Saintess became even more meticulous.
It seemed Sofia realized she couldn't fool Kael. Her lazy, half-awake expression gradually faded, replaced by a clean smile as she said:
"As expected from the rumors, a top-notch handsome youth."
However, when her smile bloomed, the enchanting corners of her eyes faintly curved, there was no sign of the naive young lady unaware of worldly dangers from a moment ago.
A wave of sorrow washed over the heart of the trapped little fish!
She knew she had been deceived.
This was the sign of a persona shattered, a crumbling facade.
This Saintess seemed even more dangerous than she had imagined.
She began to cautiously try to distance herself from this Saintess who concealed danger beneath her gentle facade. Before she could react, a magic silk thread wrapped around her, stretching and contracting, lifting her instantaneously into the air.
When she came to her senses, she had already landed in Elanna's warm embrace.
Kael did not overly fear this Saintess either.
At other times, he might worry about being attacked by this Saintess, but only now, in the Royal Capital, did he not have to be concerned about harm from external enemies.
After all...
His gaze fell on the White Bone Christmas Tree, then looked toward the distant Lion Heart Castle.
He knew that in the Royal Capital, there was no strong person who could escape the gaze of the Lion Heart Duke.
More than ninety-five percent of warriors in this world were beginner-tier, forming the lowest tier of warriors.
Above them were middle-tier warriors who were already considered the backbone of a duchy. This was the second tier.
Beyond the middle-tier were the Holy Realm warriors, who transcended the ordinary and were considered the strongest in most legions and typically took decades, if not centuries, for even common prodigies to break through.
Above them were the Great Heroes, who became legends in their own right.
Old White seemed to be in this tier, and his teacher Luxius was in the same tier as well.
However, unlike other professions, mages possessing the title of "Magic Monarch" had strength close to or even equivalent to the higher tiers.
A "Magic Monarch," given enough preparation time, was invincible below the legendary level and equaled a one-for-one exchange at the legendary level.
And in the higher fifth tier...
The entire duchy only had one, the Lion Heart Duke.
Standing at the fifth tier, the Lion Heart Duke had silently watched over the so-called "top-tier warriors" playing house for more than two centuries from within Lion Heart Castle.
This was roughly the state of the duchy.
For the Family Head, this Saintess would not fare any better, only facing additional stabs.
Your next chapter awaits on empire
Thinking of this, Kael's expression towards Sofia became much more earnest. With a courteous gesture, he reiterated:
"Since Miss Sofia is determined to visit the commercial street, how about I lead you there?"
"What a cunning little incubus!"
Sofia's gentle smile never faded. The little fish that had just descended from Elanna's embrace felt a sense of helplessness.
As an editor-in-chief in the gaming field, she had naturally experienced office politics.
Some people appeared gentle and methodical, but no one could see the filthy thoughts hidden beneath their smiles.
However, she had never expected that after entering the game, she would once again receive an education from an NPC, recalling her dismal real-life experiences.
She increasingly felt that the game's NPCs were too "intelligent," while simultaneously feeling a tinge of unease.
"Don't be so serious. I came here to perform at your duchy's invitation.
I originally thought there would be many people here who enjoyed my performances, but now it seems this place still lacks the fertile soil for art."