Chapter 472: A Good Hook to Start it All.

Chapter 472: A Good Hook to Start it All.

[Blessing of the Goddess of Light (Major)] [Shadow Armament (Full Body)] [Sacrilegious Master] [Various Spell Buffs] [Lifetaker (3 kills)] inflicted on [Young Stygian-Scaled Fenrir, Saori Segawa]

Experience for development Jobs has reached multiple breaking points.

[Shadow Trickster]: Lv. 14 -> Lv. 18

[Monster Tamer]: Lv. 20 -> Lv. 25 | Reset accumulation finished | Prestige 7 Lv. 8

[Belzac Pup]: Lv. 24 -> Lv. 25 | Reset accumulation finished | Prestige 5 Lv. 5>

Good work, I praised, prompting my shadow pack to howl before they vanished back into the shadows. I nodded and sighed as I looked down at all the demonkin corpses.

Someone having a vial of Demons Grace, as Vifi called the black transformation elixir, was my first worry as I ambushed this group. Seven of them were here, and I managed to kill their leader before my shadow pack took out the rest of them with my help. It was a good thing that not every demonkin was as strong as the sin heirs; then again, all of the ones here were demonkin of envy, and they werent exactly known for their combat ability.

They tended to make good mages, not good warriors, at least according to Klea. Their demonic powers were a bit annoying to fight around, but they were pretty useless against pure melee attacks, so pulling out my daggers was all that was needed.

I looked over at the Yanderu representative and thanked him for his help baiting them here. This wasnt an achievement, but reducing the number of people who might interrupt our battle later on was better than nothing.

Dont sweat it Just make sure you guys win, or I will lose out by a lot! he said before slipping out of a door in the back of the restaurant, disappearing now that his part of the deal was over. It was time for him to deliver the messages to Franz.

As the onnikai began cleaning up the corpses, mostly for their own usage, I went back outside and only to pick up the sounds of fighting. Nothing close, so it wasnt inside the city, making me assume it came from the outside wall areaAureolis Citys farms.

Dashing through the roof while keeping my [Detection Sensor] on, I spied the Countess Kirstines knights leading large congregations of people outside the city. Although Hestia had expected it, I was still a bit baffled that people werent going to the free food and drinks concert. It worked phenomenally in pretty much every other locale she performed in, but maybe Aureolis was too ascetic to be enticed?

In any case, as I rushed over to the city entrance, my shadow pack warned me to stop as they detected some unusual movements. None of them smelled like the demonkin from before, but rather hints of warmed wood and ash entered my nose. That didnt mean much since every house had a hearth, but I believed my wolves.

Unusual movements and no demonkin? The Yanderu mercs shouldnt be helping the demonkin, so it has to be the Danterno cultists.

If one of these lunatics hid themselves amongst the groups, then that could spell a disaster.

[Mother, I will rely on you.]

[Understood. Keep them in place and do not allow them to move before we arrive.] Mother then dashed away, returning to the Nobles Secret. Once that was done, I ordered the remaining shadow pack members to disperse and contact the knights, while I continued outside the city, where I found the second kink in our plans.

Help! a woman cried as four wolves surrounded her along with several other citizens. They growled and howled, licking their blackened teeth with glee, as if they felt satisfaction from sadism.

Intelligent I concluded from a single look. The positioning of the ears, the lack of tension in their bodies, and the slight arcing of their tails. Body language was ingrained to humans, but it was even more important to us canines since most of us couldnt speak. I was used to using [Telepathy] to speak, but seeing my garms live and grow every day for nearly a year allowed me to fill in the gaps I had about wolfen conduct.

Even worse, though, it made me fully aware of my competitive fenrir side

[They can smell us,] Belzac said. [They are tamed monsters, fully confident in their masters. They can smell us, yet they look down on us! Do the demonkin know about your legacy, or do they only see you as a mere wolf.]

[They know Im a monster wolf, that is for sure, but I never revealed that I am a Belzac.]

My instincts were telling me to act, but I decided against it in order to get a proper view over everything. Gazing down the rebuilt gates of the inner city, the farm lands of Aureolis city were filled with citizens, but each of the groups of people were only guarded by a couple of knights apiece. Dame Kirstine wasnt amongst them, probably taking control of the caravans leaving by the outer gates.

From the time the priests and knights had left the city up until now, the demonkin had all the time they needed to get things ready on their front. They understood the battle had begun, and this was their way to retaliate. Hostages were powerful weapons against people who cared and, even if she wasnt part of Aurora, you could understand where Hestias heart lay. In fact, she only doubled down on it recently.

As the Yanderu representative said, Dont poke a sleeping dragon, and definitely not steal from their nest! I would not allow her rage to manifest with this pitiful tactic.

However, all I needed to do was identify the wolves master. After all, our support just arrived from the sky.

Drop! a man shouted from above me before a loud paphew shot through the air, like a fighter jet slicing through the wind. In the next moment, four individuals landed right in front of that trapped group of citizens.

Our four dragoons had arrivedYorshka, Midirn, Tatsuya, and Ellaine. Four coordinated [Dragoon Dive]s completely eliminated the wolves within the span of a second.

We are Champion Hestias knights! Midirn shouted. Dragonewt and human knights in the service of the dragon princess! Allow us to guide you in the name of God Kargryxmor and his Goddess, Goddess Aurena!

Tatsuya raised his spear, adding onto the introduction, Hero of Aurena, Tatsuya! An otherworlder summoned by the Goddess of Light! Please, let us help you. Follow us to the knights, now!

Hearing Hestias and Tatsuyas name roused the citizens, giving them the strength to get back on their feet, allowing them to fight back their fear and follow the four. The field was disorganized, with citizens splintered from the main fighting force. Having this reinforcement come in allowed the knights to fully concentrate on protecting the blob of people while the former rescued the stragglers.

With the situation handled, I looked up, noticing two large wyverns flying above. Shay and Beththe twinswere carrying our people around on their own version of Hestia Airlines, allowing them to quickly respond to issues since everybody had [Air Walk] thanks to the SP shop. They carried our dragoons into the fight like a mobile base, yet only my students and our lighter fighters could be on them.

The saurians, after all, could run by themselves.

Zahalateel garusch Xohulotel! Hischkaneel Plesia mefhikushtel za!

Xohulotel, laruz!

Like charging cavalry, a horde of water-created dinosaurs rushed onto the scene, ravaging the wolves, picking them off like flies. Velociraptors flew in with their long toe claws, digging into flesh like a buzzsaw before crushing the wolvess head with their fangs. Triceratops bulldozed their way in, forming a defensive wall with their three horns. Meanwhile, this left the three saurians to appear like shining knights riding on white horses!

Uh, navy blue, coarse, boney armor on vicious looking water golem theropods that I couldnt identify, so I subconsciously called all of them tyrannosauruses. The absurdity of a dragon riding on a wyvern was one thing, but a dinosaur riding another dinosaur was a surreal sight to me I guess it was on the same level of a wolf riding on another wolf, though.

As the pack of monsters were routed, they fled the scene in a panic, causing them to all run towards a single location their tamer. I signaled to everybody with my waving arm, pointing at the location before I began running along the walls towards it.

Once the citizens were saved, I noticed Midirn was giving orders to everybody, even shouting for the twins to let my students down. Now making her own appearance, Rhea rallied the citizens along with all my students aside from Asaka, taking over for the dragonewts and saurians. With them aiding the evacuation, Midirn, Yorshka, Ellaine, and the saurians rushed over to my location.

Once I was there, I clicked my tongue as I noticed the northern gate was open, despite the fact we had ordered all the knights to close every single one except the western one that led to Hestias concert. It made me question how the demonkin had snuck wolves into the city, but I remembered the rebuilding also included the sewers.

They werent in the best state right now, but the sewers were definitely still traversable. And here I thought it would be too obvious for our enemies to use them again after what happened, but the demonkin were daring enough. I had thought the mud tunnels the Wrathbringer created would have sufficed.

What a missight. Doesnt matter.

I then looked up, noticing that the twins and the dragonewts were making their way into the city, while from below, the saurians charged in with their horde of dinosaurs. Honestly, if we werent here to protect it, it might have looked like we were invading Aureoliss city.

Evacuating people meant losing our position within the city, as the only person inside the city during Hestias concert was me. Everybody else had departed to get ready for the reacquisition after the evacuation phase once complete, leading to the enemy hitting before we wanted them to, yet none of this was a surprise.

If they thought they could ambush us, then they thought wrong. No more surprises? Arrogance. To fool the world, tell the truth. That was all we needed to do, so demonkin, please, show us your best hand.

Wruuuuh! I howled, signaling four other wolves to howl with me. The shocked cries of countless men and women erupted throughout this already tumultuous night, echoing my packs howls.

In the next moment, flames surged, coloring four areas in orange and yellow. I closed my eyes, activating the sight of the [Shadow Snake]s I left with my shadow pack, before choosing one to teleport to with [Umbral Skip].

A devious plan Hestia and Midirn concocted using one bit of information the latter had never wanted to announce to the world. After all, to her, this drama didnt need to be said, as it would only increase the tension between two religions. The consequences this would lead would lead to serious global damage.

Which was why Midirn vetoed the idea down before they finalized the plan. Instead, a mix of falsehood and truth was needed to hide the war-inciting truth while also providing us with the spark to light the fire ahead of time.

Clearing his throat, Kushlekzar stood on the head of his water tyrannosaurus. Tasianna flew up and used her [Aerokinesis] to amplify his voice for everybody in the city to hear. Hear me, minions of the dread lord of fire, Danterno! Hear me, for this truth comes from the Crimson Saintess! Champion of Aurena and Saintess of Danterno! The Young Princess of Light and Fire has an announcement for the world to know, and I, Kushlekzar, Saint of God Xohulotel of the Water Pantheon, shall be the messenger! Hear me! Forgive me, Depth Goddess.

He whispered that last part before raising his voice once again. As the God Listener, her soul is strong enough to understand the words of the gods, proven by Saintess Fleindia. God Danterno has been punished in his attempt to coerce the young princess when Goddess Aurena had marked her as her blessed! This led to an argument between the two Origin Gods before Champion Hestia personally intervened, proceeding to denounce the God of Fire! She demanded he be punished for harming her soul, endangering her friends, and for the incompetent Church of Danterno who attempted to hurt her under the orders of the ambitious subordinate gods! He, who wished for a blessed to save his corrupt religion, only drove her further into the light!

Tell the truth and blame it all on the subordinate gods of Danterno. Make them our enemy! Twist the truth by leaving Plesia out of this by only mentioning Aurena, which was the obvious truth. Make Hestia the lightning rod of hate, the one dancer in the spotlight, and have her reveal her true feelings and make that the truth.

We did not want another, second religious war erupting between the Church of Plesia and Danterno. We did not need to expose the dirty laundry created by Plesia punishing her brother for breaking a divine law between Origin Gods. Confine it as a problem between Aurena and Danterno, but more importantly between Hestia and the entire Church of Danterno. Make her denounce them, just like she denounced the Church of Aurena. It was within her character and made it believable.

Kushlekzar lied by using his authority as a Plesia blessed, which was why he apologized. To hear all of this coming from a Water Pantheon Saint meant the natural hostility of the Danterno followers would force them to listen. Like an angry mob unable to ignore anything. They hated both Plesia and Hestia, so by utilizing this fact, this truth will become the worlds truth through anger, fear, and fanaticism.

Once again! Kushlekzar clenched his fists, overwhelmed by the emotions he was simulating. Champion Hestia, once again, denounces the Fire Pantheon and the Church of Danterno for their incompetence! Just like Saint Sierras and Champion Ferrit, she will defeat all who dares approach us! She spits in the face of the God of Trailblazing, Askaino, as nothing but embers unable to understand what true fire is! An envious existence who cannot understand the world has progressed beyond his feeble mind could comprehend! Furthermore, God Ferrits patron

HERETIC! FIRE CONSUMES FIRE!

Like smoking out a rabbit from their hole, so shall we smoke out the rats from their hiding spots.

How easy is it to agitate these hotheads?

Flames spewed out in the sky until I noticed a sea of flames burning through numerous houses, approaching us like a tsunami. Magma rained down like an active volcano, discoloring the sky into angry reds and browns. Like an apocalyptic scene from a movie.

Kushlekzar then pulled his amulet outhis catalystand shook it once before a magic circle appeared. In the next moment, he pulled out another onea far more decorated amulet colored navy blue with white-green gilded ridgesand swung it around like a ritual censer. In the next moment, water began streaming out of it, covering his body and creating a liquid robe so black it was impossible to see his armor underneath it, while a skull helmet designed after a bull-horned dinosaur materialized on his head.

As his new appearance finalized, nine car-sized magic circles appeared around this area before they activated, casting [Sapphire Membrane], [Torrential Rain], [Plesias Grasp], [Xohulotels Scaled Barrier], and other spells I couldnt name off the tip of my tongue. Nevertheless, these water spells fully protected us from everything too hot from the lava rain to the fire sea.

In fact, even when the steam clouds werent dissipating, Kushlekzar increased the number of spells he was casting, pushing the boundaries of the barrier further and further. What a sight it was to witness the manifold blue spell circles sparkle and dim; I was in complete awe only to remember he had done the same once against Hestia. Their duels prior to our reunion always ended up with Kushlekzar overwhelming everything with his fast casting spells and his reflexes.

This was nothing special to him; in fact, having to take care of our resident forest burner might have only made him even more proficient against fire mages. With the help of his army of water dinosaurs, he eventually created an opening for us to move out.

As the bubble burst, he roared, signaling all of us to jump out, confusing the knights. Fire spells were slung at us, but Kushlekzar handled every single one. The suppressive fire was useless against us as we had a master of water mage on our side!

Leaving Royce behind, our combined group quickly hunted the mages down, cutting numerous of them down as they acted like rabid dogs. Their rage clouded their minds and gave us plenty of time to cut down the majority of their army before they could regroup. Any who tried would only feel the wrath of an incoming [Krakens Destruction] of [Azure Blade] dashing their hopes of survival.

[Lifetaker (16 kills)] inflicted on [Young Stygian-Scaled Fenrir, Saori Segawa]

Experience for development Jobs has reached multiple breaking points.

[Shadow Trickster]: Lv. 18 -> Lv. 25 | Multiple Reset accumulation finished | Prestige 9 Lv. 15

[Monster Tamer]: Lv. 8 -> Lv. 25 | Reset accumulation finished | Prestige 8 Lv. 26

[Belzac Pup]: Lv. 5 -> Lv. 25 | Reset accumulation finished | Prestige 7 Lv. 19

Prestige requirement achieved! Job max level has increased. Experienced accumulation and reward quality increased.

[Shadow Trickster] Max level -> 30

[Monster Tamer] Max level -> 30

[Belzac Pup] Max level -> 30

You may spend your prestige points when you are ready

The number of rogue signals vanished as quickly as they appeared, leaving only a few left close to the entrance to the basilica. All of us regrouped when the fire spells stopped. Royce and his group were the only ones who hadnt done anything during this entire mess, simply standing around, stunned when we last saw them. When we hurried them to follow after us, they did so without a word.

As we reached the gate to the church area, the dragonewts and saurians began to growl as they noticed a one-armed, well-dressed man sitting on the body of a dead mage. He was a demonkin, recognizable by his horns and tail, and also with the other demonkin standing behind him. Multiple robed mages were tied up and held on the ground by their feet.

I applaud your choice. This time, we were outsmarted, the well-dressed man said before standing up, causing me to instantly get into a stance. We havent gotten to meet yet. Saori Segawa, correct?

Careful! Kushlekzar growled with suppressed anger, glaring at the man with widened eyes.

Midirn walked in front of me, spear pointing at the group. He is the sin heir of envy.

ReinYond, please, to meet all of you again. He bowed dramatically like a performer pleasing the crowd. What a wonderful fight we last had. What a wonderful fight we shall have now. Yet, I cannot allow you to meet my cousin.

He then snapped his fingers, ordering five demonkin to step up, revealing the five remaining cardinals, all tied up. Considering they were in cahoots with the demonkin, we had thought we would end up fighting them, but were they hostages now?

The price of betrayal is easy. The price of incompetence is harder to pay, but during this night, we cannot allow anything to go to waste. Not even corpses! He pulled the mages mouth open, signaling the other demonkin to do the same before all pulled out a black potion.

Demons Grace!

Help, please!

No, no, I followed your orders! Help, help!

The cardinals pleaded, but even if we tried to move now, it was too late. We couldnt even make a move before several demonkin moved in front of us, blocking our path. Fully armored and equipped in black, their skin was also dyed pitch-black, allowing them to blend into the nights shadows seemlessly, a result from drinking the black elixir.

No, Goddess, please, save usGraaguuahhh! Guttural screams erupted before I heard the sound of squishy flesh move around as bones began to crack. All we could do now was prepare for a fight.

Humanize!

But before my transformation finished, I felt somebody attack me from behind.

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