Perhaps they have already acquired so evidence, they just haven't been able to confirm it...
Unlike Erin, who looked pale, Sarah stood to the side with her arms crossed, a mocking smile playing at the corner of her lips.
Before Lord Demon King parted ways with her, this foolish woman had a fierce argunt with him.
She seed to take the Demon King's deceptive "holy compensation" theory as the truth, genuinely believing herself to be the resurrected "Holy Blood Clan" by Saint Sis, putting the Demon King, who spun that tale, in a rather awkward position.
Of course, Sarah didn't think it was the Demon King's fault, purely this Human Clan girl couldn't recognize kindness.
She foolishly thought the Church would believe her nonsense, trusting in her sincerity because of her rits fighting against Chaos.
How is that different from dreaming?
In any case, Lord Demon King couldn't decide how to persuade Miss Erin, who dared to believe in anything, so he had a sudden idea and pulled out this mask.
The two reached an agreent.
He wouldn't stop Erin from testing the Church's limits, but she must first retreat to Jing Shui Beach Territory and wait to return once the situation in Twilight City has stabilized.
Additionally, her first interaction with the Church must be with the loyal Theresa representing her.
Even if not for herself, she could do it for her brother far away in Thunder City and the people of Campbell Duchy...
Now it seed, Your Majesty once again predicted an outco that was obvious.
"Your Highness..."
Theresa watched Erin's tense profile, hesitating for a mont before she couldn't help but advise.
"You shouldn't stay here any longer. The Judicial Court won't abandon their suspicion of you due to a single test, and it's extrely likely they've made a deal with the King. Twilight City is too dangerous anyway, why don't you... temporarily retreat to Campbell Duchy?"
Erin slowly shook her head, though her eyes still showed confusion about the future, yet for one thing, she had no hesitation.
"The people here still need . I can't watch as those who have just escaped from Purgatory bow down to the Judicial Court's oppression again."
"But your safety..."
Theresa wanted to persuade further when a cold voice suddenly interrupted her.
"She really shouldn't leave now."
Sarah, who had been silent, sohow moved to the window, drew the half-curtained drapes, plunging the room into darkness.
Theresa widened her eyes in surprise, unable to understand why the guard loyal to Prince Colin would say this.
In her view, Twilight City was like a Demon King's nest to Erin...
Sarah didn't look at Theresa, just following the previous instructions of Lord Demon King, spoke slowly and coldly.
"The most dangerous place is often the safest. Hines' 'judgnt' is an opportunity for Erin."
"But—"
"He prefers to use the Divine Artifact to test a hero who saved the province, rather than aim Saint Sis' bestowed artifact at Chaos' Apostle. And not long ago, this hero burned her soul potential to save the people of Twilight Province... This matter will soon spread across Twilight City, and then the ones in a passive position won't be us, but them."
Theresa wanted to question Sarah's optimistic belief that the city of Twilight would think this way, as currently, the Church had dispatched theologians from the Holy City to preach at the porridge shop to every citizen receiving porridge.
They've nailed every citizen's mouth to the Cross of Judgnt, no rumors unfavorable to the Church will spread.
However, seeing those determined pupils, Theresa found her questions stuck in her throat again.
It felt...
This Miss Sarah wasn't being optimistic but instead had enough confidence to say such things.
"Wait a minute..."
Erin showed a conflicted expression.
She turned away, avoiding Sarah's gaze, her voice lowered, "Indeed, my blood is impure, though it's not my intention."
A knight can't lie.
And this was also her greatest inner struggle.
She could confidently fight against slander but couldn't deny she was no longer a "pure human." Moreover, she couldn't bear to rely on deceit for survival.
This guilt made her naturally feel inferior facing the Church, even if she thought the Judicial Court's actions were excessive.
Sarah's lips curved into a cold smile.
"Princess Erin, I don't want to dispute your purity, just answer , which sentence of mine was incorrect?"
"I—"
"Did they aim the Divine Artifact at a hero who saved this place, while remaining idle during Chaos' ravages?"
"..."
"Did they act without any trial or basis in doing this thing?"
"..."
"You can say this wasn't their intention, but this is the fact! Including you burning your life is also the fact! Even if you don't cherish your life, please think about those who do... I speak of your brother and your deceased father."
In fact, Colin's original words didn't include the last sentence.
However, Sarah felt if she didn't add that sentence, she would lose her patience with this ungrateful person.
Erin also realized she was sowhat selfish.
Especially since Sarah's words made her feel ashad.
She had only been considering her honor, ignoring those who loved her deeply... besides her two brothers and deceased father, there was Colin.
He said he would stand with Colin Duchy forever beside her. If she were burned by the Judicial Court, how then would that Prince fare?
A flash of pain crossed Erin's face but eventually transford into resolve like the determined knight climbing out of the Enchanting Demon Nest to return to her loved one.
"I can cooperate with you... What should I do?"
She could disregard her pride, even sacrifice her life.
But she couldn't bear her presence bringing upon her brother and her supporters at Colin the stigma of "harboring a heretic."
Even if the soul descends into Hell...
She must defeat the Judicial Court!
Seeing the gradually "falling" Lady Knight, Sarah's expressionless face finally showed a satisfied smile.
"For now... you don't need to do anything, just stay here with Theresa, follow Prince Colin's arrangents, be a puppet at his disposal."
"At his disposal?" Erin's face abruptly reddened.
She didn't want to imagine anything strange, but she couldn't control the imagery flowing in her mind, imdiately envisioning a carpet of roses.
Wait—
Isn't the pace too fast?
Theresa looked at Sarah in confusion, pointing at herself with her index finger.
Wait—
too?
"Exactly."
Sarah ignored her, only looking at the Hero and Lady Knight whose mind seed burnt, responding calmly.
"He's planned everything for you."
"He said he would protect you."
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