Chapter 81:

Chapter 81:

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Kiaaaaaa!

The pure white goddess that appeared in the sky let out a horrific scream.

Ugh!

Gasp!

People, unable to even scream, covered their ears and rolled on the ground in agony.

The scream was so harrowing and painful that it felt like the sound of hell.

The only ones who seemed unaffected were the priests standing near the altar.

And similarly, Juliet, who had been leaning weakly on the steps of the round altar.

Although she felt nauseous and dizzy, she didnt collapse upon hearing that sound.

Juliet took deep breaths and looked around.

Seeing that only the priests stood unaffected, it seemed those with divine power were alright.

Is it because of the Soulstone?

Juliet glanced at the Soulstone clenched in her hand.

The purple Soulstone of Genovia.

As long as she had this, she now possessed divine power, making her resilient against the appearance of the goddess.

But is that

Really a god?

It seemed more like

Some creature closer to a demon.

Juliet clutched the Soulstone and looked up.

Kiaaaaaa!

The massive figure casting a shadow over all of Lucerne was beautiful, but it was tightly bound in chains.

Bring the Pope inside!

Archbishop Solon exclaimed in panic.

Priests began to hurriedly drag the unconscious body of Sebastian.

Wait a minute! Archbishop Solon!

Archbishop Gilliam grabbed Archbishop Solons sleeve.

Look at that!

Archbishop Gilliam pointed exactly where Juliet had appeared with Sebastian, right in the middle of the altar.

That person is.

Lady Hilde?

Her Holiness Hildegard?

Its Her Holiness Hildegard!

Thats impossible!

Two Popes in one place.

It was a series of chaotic situations.

How could that be possible! Her Holiness Hildegard passed away 3 years ago!

Archbishop Solon shouted as if he was lamenting.

But thats unmistakably Hildegard!

Archbishop Gilliam made up his mind and jumped down into the middle of the altar.

Your Holiness Hildegard!

Archbishop Solon watched anxiously.

He murmured to himself.

Hildegard was alive? Wasnt she killed by Sebastian?

It was Duke Carlyle.

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Wha What?!

Such a monster! Knocking down a pillar.

Archbishop Solon paled.

Alternating his gaze between the fallen woman in front of him and the approaching Duke Carlyle, who was using the fallen pillar as a bridge, Solon had an intuition.

I am already a dead man.

If he was going to die anyway, he might as well fight back.

Archbishop Solon quickly took Juliet hostage and retreated, ordering the priests,

Form, form the defense!

Set up the defense!

Prepare for the impact!

The priests of Lucerne quickly spread their defensive barriers from their positions.

The unique azure glows of the clerics sparkled here and there.

Then, Lennox Carlyle, who had been slowly walking down, paused for a moment.

?

What are they doing? The priests looked at him with confusion when suddenly,

Boom!

No, no way!

How, how did?!

Cough!

Suddenly, several high-ranking priests coughed up blood and collapsed.

Juliet knew without seeing. It was a familiar sight.

When the magic barrier was broken, the backlash returned to the priests who had cast the curse.

Even though everyone here was among the elite clergy renowned for their divine power.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Amidst the loud explosions and the breaking of Lucernes ninety-eight barriers one after the other, the only injury he received was a sharp fragment grazing his cheek.

Blood oozed from the scratch, but with everything exploding around him, it seemed almost trivial.

He looked unscathed.

Juliet.

Contrary to the chaotic surroundings, his voice calling her name was more than calm; it was serene.

Come here.

Looking at his outstretched hand, Juliet hesitated for a moment.

Should she take this hand?

If I take his hand, then I, Lennox

But her hesitation was short-lived.

Juliet, who had grabbed his hand and stepped onto the bridge, staggered a bit to find her balance. However, his large and firm hand quickly and firmly gripped her waist.

Duke!

The trembling priests behind shouted out.

How dare you You wont get away with this!

Contrary to their shout, as Duke Carlyles indifferent gaze met theirs, they recoiled in fear.

Lennox, looking down at the scene with contempt, said:

Step down.

Juliet, trying to balance herself, slowly crossed the bridge.