Chapter 506: I Am Pinocchio, A Bishop

Chapter 506: I Am Pinocchio, A Bishop

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After chatting with the siblings for a bit, Yaeger left the commoner's district alone. She decided against taking Aurora with her, considering the general danger and tension in the current situation. It wouldn't be appropriate to bring someone like Aurora, who was helpless in combat, especially since she had only just recovered from her illness. Yaeger resolved to take Aurora with her only after everything had settled down. She thought it best for Aurora to enjoy her newly regained simple life for now.

As Yaeger walked through the commercial district, she noted that it was still bustling with people and incredibly lively. However, the atmosphere was tenser than the previous day. Soldiers patrolled the streets with a heightened sense of alertness, their bloodshot eyes scrutinizing everyone as if they were criminals. Only when Yaeger, recognized as the Black-hearted Princess, appeared did the soldiers visibly relax, before quickly dispersing without a word.

"It's not like I'll bite you," Yaeger muttered to herself, feeling disheartened about the military's conduct. She contemplated the need to discipline them properly if she ever got the chance, seeing their readiness to flee as a sign of potential desertion in actual warfare.

With these thoughts, Yaeger continued towards Layna's Item Shop. On her way, she caught a glimpse of a vaguely familiar figure. He was a man in his mid-twenties, not particularly handsome or tall, but he emanated an aura of power.

‘Strange, where have I seen him before?' Yaeger thought, her mind racing to place the vaguely familiar figure. Despite her efforts, she couldn't recall anyone fitting his description. Her confusion lingered until a thought struck her. ‘Could he be Old Man Tian?' she pondered, recalling that Mylene had mentioned Old Man Tian's recent foray into the game, possibly with a younger avatar.

"Wow. I finally have the chance to take revenge," Yaeger said with a joyful smile. Just as she was about to act on her plan, a notification beeped in front of her. She looked at the message sender: [Yunuen Lin].

What's going on?" she wondered, slightly puzzled, as it was unusual for Yunuen to message her. Clicking on the message, she read Yunuen's invitation:

Princess, today is my master's birthday. Little Fairy and I are out buying ingredients to prepare lunch. Would you like to join?

After reading the message, Yaeger heaved a sigh of relief and looked back, only to find that the man she suspected to be Ronald Tian had disappeared. "Oh no, he ran away," she lamented.

The crowded Jade City made it difficult to find someone once they'd left her sight. "Forget it. I'll settle the score once I'm back in real life," she decided, then turned off the interface and changed her plans. Instead of pursuing the man, she entered the commercial district to pick out a birthday gift. After shopping for a while, she found a beautiful necklace at a reasonable price.

With time still on her hands, Yaeger contemplated her next move. "It's still early. Why don't I check out the Cathedral Of Light?" she thought. Since Yunuen and Little Fairy were out and Layna was likely asleep, there was no point in returning to the Item Shop.

Upon seeing the fragment, Bishop Eir's reaction was immediate. His heart began racing, and his pupils constricted, his formerly gentle expression replaced by one of shock.

"What is this?" he asked, his face transforming rapidly before settling back into his typical, relaxed demeanor.

Yaeger observed this swift change with a hidden grin. She realized Bishop Eir had likely recognized the fragment's significance. It was a sacred item, albeit a tainted one.

"Not sure. I picked this up. Can you help me purify the dark energy stuck on top of it?" she inquired, maintaining a façade of ignorance.

Inwardly, Yaeger was well aware of the fragment's nature. As a mature individual, she chose not to reveal her knowledge, opting for a non-violent approach unless provoked.

‘I am really a kind, magnanimous, and gentle person,' she thought to herself.

"Well... I have to bring it inside for further inspection first. If it's convenient, could you let me have it temporarily?" Bishop Eir asked, his outward calmness belying his inner excitement.

"No problem," Yaeger replied with a smile, understanding that while the Bishop might escape, the church itself could not. She contemplated the consequences if Bishop Eir dared to abscond with the fragment and decided to take a calculated risk. After subtly infusing the fragment with some life energy, she handed it over to him.

Bishop Eir accepted the fragment and quickly walked into the inner chamber. Yaeger waited patiently. After about fifteen minutes, he re-emerged and returned the fragment to her.

"Miss [Princess], based on my examination, this fragment that is covered with dark energy has no value. So..." he began to explain, but before he could finish, Yaeger's fist connected with his face.

The force of her punch sent him reeling back like a cannonball.

"So you're going to claim the fragment yourself?" Yaeger asked, her voice edged with grim determination as she retracted her fist.

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