Chapter 136 - Directly Facing The Main Villain

Those around him paid attention to him, which made him a little conceited and a little nervous if Levi might talk some heinous nonsense. Of course, Emery also noticed Rutger's presence.

A blond man, light blue eyes looking quite emotional, fair and unlined skin, lips a reddish hue, and features that stand out from other men who have a rougher appearance in comparison.

Rutger looked younger than his real age, if not because Emery knew this man was a heinous villain, he would also have some sympathy for a pretty person.

"Father Rutger" Father Gian greeted politely, his glasses almost falling off in surprise, he stood up and stretched a little.

His black hair with a little gray was a little longer than usual among priests, but no one complained about his style, after all, the poor man spent a lot of time with scholars in the laboratories without even going out to get cleaned up.

One more thing that differed from the medieval age of the Earth and was closer to a Steampunker world, the studies of herbs and technology were used by the churches as well.

The fight against demons was not just theological and the area of ​​faith, it involved a lot of scientific study about demons and studies of human bodies to improve humans to fight the enemies proclaimed by the church.

Levi looked at Rutger and felt suffocated when he saw the tall man beside his toy, where are the two walking together?

Who was that man?

At this moment one of the knights helped Levi to stand up and even weakly, the captain forced himself to walk being accompanied by the two knights, they feared that the captain would faint again, luckily, until he disappeared he didn't faint.

The two knights quickly held him to the stairs when his body could not take it any longer, losing consciousness slightly.

"Father Gian, did you say he was poisoned?" Bishop Darcy's voice rang out behind Rutger, startling this priest as much as those around him.

"Oh, Bishop Darcy. What an honor for your grace to be here" Father Gian said even more politely and with even a little flattery.

Which caused a strange reaction from the other priests, who knew how cold and mocking Father Gian was, who all put up with the middle-aged man's bad mood because he was their doctor.

This made Rutger feel even more jealous and the well-being he had felt beside Dante turned to dust, once again the pernicious thoughts returned to him and the obsession he felt for Giovanni resurfaced in his mind.

"Yes, he was poisoned. I couldn't tell when or how without taking an exam on it. It is well known that the Blue Fire herb can cause hallucinations, nausea, severe headaches, and a fever that can damage the brain permanently, even leading to death after a few days... Fortunately, the treatment is very simple. A little of Oceanic Aroma Herb can subdue the symptoms and strengthen the body to expel the poison of the Blue Fire Herb."

Father Gian explained it in a passionate tone that left people around a little disconcerted by seeing the middle-aged man in the round-rimmed glasses blushing like a young virgin when talking about the herbs.

It was a little embarrassing to see, some even looked away, but for Emery, it was quite common, in his past life of being in charge of a university library, he had seen many professors and lab assistants passionately explaining about their work and their research.

"So, I hope to know the result soon," Emery said after listening to Father Gian's explanation without blinking or showing any embarrassment. He even seemed interested, which made Gian very proud and even a little arrogant, which added to the good impression of Bishop Darcy in his heart.

"Your Excellency will always be welcome in the laboratory," Father Gian said with an open and excited smile, but he understood that Bishop Darcy was urging him to go take care of the captain.

Father Gian was accompanied by a knight, but he stopped by a priest and asked them to call his assistants.

That was a good opportunity to show some of the effects of Blue Fire Herb and Ocean Aroma Herb, this would serve as a learning experience for young people.

Father Gian walking away, Emery looked at Rutger with some interest, he knew the dire news that Captain Levi was abusing the villain. So, he had some curiosity watching this priest's healthy face, wasn't he suffering?

Or is his mind too strong?

There was this type of person that was difficult to break mentally, the protagonist himself was one of those people, but the villain was also because he had to oppose the hero.

Emery for some reason wanted to see Rutger's suffering, but he also felt some relief that he didn't.

"You are very soft heart human" Azarphy mentally commented to Emery, who was surprised by his softness.

He didn't want to see it so he wouldn't feel guilty, even though he thought Father Rutger deserved that kind of punishment.

"Bishop Darcy" Rutger greeted as everyone seemed to be looking at the two of them in comparison. Emery's apparent wealth was only a small thing compared to his presence and beauty, which left Rutger a little suffocated and stunned in the presence of someone who is considered superior.

It would be very strange and impolite for him not to say hello to a superior, so he did what protocol asked for.

"Hello" Emery replied with indifference and looked strangely at Father Rutger, after all, they didn't know each other and the other came to try to talk to him.

Wasn't it seeking death sooner?

Emery almost forgot that the villain had something inside him as if he were programmed, for even in the original book 12 years later he ran to knock on the protagonist's door looking for trouble.

Twelve years later... The protagonist was already in a burning romance with Arabeth and had already left every traumatic incident behind, following a life full and full of magic.

The villain came from far away and knocked on the protagonist's door, ending up being killed by Arabeth to avenge his beloved.

The phrase, looking for Death, has never been clearer than in this book.

"Oh, Bishop Darcy must not know Father Rutger. I forgot about this subject with so many things going on" Father Marino said with a polite smile and breaking the awkward mood that stayed for a few seconds watching the two handsome men who seemed to have some animosity.

"That must be it, Father Rutger is a gifted exorcist with some brilliant missions," some other priest said, chuckling a little baffled.

"Oh, I see," Emery said still with the same nonchalance.

Father Rutger who had been a little more proud of the words of the priests again felt the hateful feeling of inferiority and hated Bishop Darcy even more.

The atmosphere got tense again until they heard a little scuffle behind them.

"A novice cannot come here"

"Young man, you don't want to see all that blood"

"Don't you have work to do at this time?"

"He's quite handsome and his face looks very healthy… Is he some newbie? Who is his family?"

"Father Rinaldo, contain your libido... While you're at the abbey, this cannot happen, understand?"

"I know, I know, but he doesn't look like an easy-to-be little boy..."

"They will listen to you! In the name of the God of Light shut up man!!"

There was a small group of six priests around a poor novice, some curious priests looked there, but soon lost interest as it was just a novice who for some reason or another got to where they were, maybe curious to see the murder scenes or the bodies.

Giovanni felt deeply nervous with so many priests looking at him. When he woke up and ate some, receiving Bishop Darcy's note, he was nervous and a little excited to be leaving in the morning.

He forgot that he should have been more discreet and went straight down to the garden, but he saw so many men in black robes gathered in the middle of the corridor and he stopped to look curiously, perhaps he saw Bishop Darcy there.

Giovanni wanted to speak, but he was afraid as many priests applied the discipline of violence, if he spoke wrong he could be punished all of a sudden, so his tongue froze and he looked from one priest to another with his face turning a little reddened by shyness, which made him look a little more adorable.

Arousing lust in some and disdain in others, but there were lots of people around, so they acted with austerity and dignity, if they were alone with the young man there would be some kind of punishment.

Emery was a little pale seeing the protagonist being bullied, that was a hero who was calm if left alone, otherwise, the plot would find a way to punish these little villains with brain damage to seek death.

Even more showing that adorable and shy side of him, it made Emery's heart itch and want to protect this now weak hero.

"Giovanni, come here. I apologize to all of my disciples, as I am without an assistant I had to ask him to accompany me. So I apologize for his lack of tact"

Emery said taking big steps towards the group, his voice was loud enough for everyone to hear and move away from Giovanni, which allowed the young man to feel calmer and go to Bishop Darcy's side.