296 Trichia Duchy

Robin rode at the forefront of the company, her steed, a mighty white majestic beauty that powerfully trotted along. Following closely behind her was Chloe and Violet who were riding upon their own individual horses. Robin's 5 platoons rode along, following the three beauties. The entire company's military attire was mostly black with gold trimmings, as per usual. But for the occasion, they all wore a clean white cape, that supposedly represented Robin's hair colour. Something, the men decided upon themselves without her knowledge.

As Robin was forcing her heart to adapt to continuous usage and strain. Supplying and pumping both blood and mana throughout her system throughout both day and night. A form of training that could only be performed by either someone as gifted as Robin was, with her 200 mana stat. Or, someone as crazy and reckless as Duke Trichia.

As such, for the past few days since departing the confines of the manor. Scouring the duchy, ensuring the people felt safe, protected and cared for, with her and her retinue's presence. [Saintess' Faith] had been continuously enabled. The beautiful white wings that gently fluttered upon her back, the serene illumination that embraced her entire company. And her constant usage of [Detect] filling her eyes with divinity.

The common people, the farmers, merchants, craftsman and villagers all began to kneel, to pray to this living Saintes that personally blessed their lands and homes with her very being. Because even if they didn't have access to the system that quantified a person's strength for them to see. As living beings, they could all instinctively feel that the girl before them was incredibly powerful.

And as someone who was tasked with protecting them, naturally their nightmares and worries subsided.

Robin, whilst having gone through little improvements, was still quite the unreactive human. Although somewhat being influenced by Chloe, in the ways of sympathy. Robin still mostly held an expressionless face. However, with her gentle features, soft and clear skin, eyes brimming with confidence. The people truly began to see her in a different light. One who is filled with innocence, purity, and has never sinned.

Even glancing upon her hips and mount, there were no weapons to be seen at all. Truly, she was a devout and faithful Saintes. 

Whilst little girls idolized her, little village boys fell in love with such an innocent and pure beauty, running over towards her as her horse slowly trotted along. Gifting her with white lilies, in which the girl stuck into her rucksack that was attached to the sides of her majestic horse. Further adorning her image of purity and grace.

Whilst these people were complete strangers to her, as far as she was concerned. She remembered that her lord and duke, Asai. Would cry deeply upon the loss of his people, people he considered to be under his care and protection. Having followed him after humanity's failure of a campaign, apologising and supporting the families that were broken.

Thus, although she didn't care as much, she still considered the people to be under her care. And because of this notion that was imbedded within her mind. Smaller, lesser wings of white would appear and flutter for a few minutes upon the many people that prayed to her. And as her distance increased, in which they left her spatial awareness. The aura's of white light would fade away.

This phenomena further increased their believes, that the Saintes had blessed them, cleansed them of their sins.

Having seen the goddess' personal avatar roam their lands and homes, the lesser man, who were more afraid of death and war found themselves filled with conviction. Believing themselves to be protected, and blessed, if they too joined the Duke's army, and thus serving under the Saintes' gaze and warmth.

And through the merchant's and adventurer's mouth, this information reached the counties and baronies outside, causing many more families deciding upon relocating. 

To Duke Asai Trichia's Duchy.

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Funny enough, Violet who was following along closely, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. Was a necromancer, who was literally considered to be vile and evil. The blackest of black.

As for Chloe, due to her personality and [Ghost] which passively reduced her aggro gain. She remained entirely within Robin's shadow. Furthering her inferiority complex, as she deigned herself to further improve and better oneself.

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Back at the manor, Clam, Gary, Paul and their knights had already returned from surveying the lands. And although they too passed through many villagers to meet the people. They weren't able to calm the rumours of ghosts, zombies, vampires and undead. 

It was only thanks to Mary, and her many ears and eyes that noticed the rising panic. Which resulted in her sending Robin out. Considering how Robin was known to be Duke Trichia's right hand man. Her appearing in public, should calm the masses, as she would appear perfectly healthy, unscathed and happy. Which naturally included the platoons that followed her out. Thus, any rumours or worries that would sprout from the recent night-raid was quickly quelled.

Even the duke himself was seen leisurely traveling north. As if he was taking his apprentices on a camping trip. Thus, the humans had nothing to worry about, they believed.

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[Robin: Lvl 84]

[HP: 100 MP:200]

[Skills unlocked:]

[Winged Foot]

Increases movement speed by 40%

[Disappear]

70% chance of Vanishing

[Divinity]

Increase Divine Elemental damage by 20% and Elemental defence by 10%.

[All in One]

Shoots 13 arrows at once. Each arrow deals 80% of normal attack.

[Detect]

Detect any players or monsters in Vanish mode within a 30 meter radius for 60 seconds.

[Holy Testimony]

Manifests 10 astral swords at target. Each sword deals 35% of normal attack. Swords nullify foreign mana.

[Saintess' Faith]

Increase Holy elemental damage by 25% for you and 15% for your allies.