Chapter 509: Oh No, The Saintess Has Defected!

Chapter 509: Oh No, The Saintess Has Defected!

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"Are you threatening me?" Irene asked, her voice shaking with a mixture of shock and anger. The urge to retaliate physically was strong, but she knew she couldn't act on it.

"That's right, I am," Yaeger replied softly, her voice carrying a hint of regret. In her previous life, Irene had been a popular figure among players, and Yaeger knew her well. The secret of Irene's hidden collection under her bed had been leaked by a player who had gained her trust, complete with detailed information and even video evidence. Unfortunately, Irene's choice of friends had led to her becoming a topic of gossip across Jade City.

Yaeger felt a pang of sympathy for Irene. Both of them were victims of circumstance in their own ways. ‘I would never want to threaten you unless I had no other choice,' Yaeger thought, sighing internally.

Yaeger was acutely aware of the significant disparity in strength between herself and Irene. A direct confrontation would place her in considerable danger. Recognizing this, she understood that the best strategy was to subdue the Saintess without resorting to physical conflict.

"What do you want me to do?" Irene asked, having weighed her options and ultimately deciding to comply with Yaeger's demands. Her role as the Saintess was too important to jeopardize. Internally, she lamented, ‘I've been blackmailed by the Black-hearted Princess, how dreadful! Will she force me into unspeakable acts?' The thought of such humiliation filled her mind with disturbing images and despair over the loss of her long-guarded purity.

"What I want is simple," Yaeger stated calmly.

Irene braced herself for the worst, fearing the loss of her innocence. ‘This is it, the end of my purity,' she thought despairingly.

"I just want to get my stuff back, and also punish that little rat. Just don't interfere," Yaeger clarified in a whisper.

"You evil... Huh? It's that simple?" Irene was taken aback, her fear giving way to surprise and relief.

"Then what else did you think?" Yaeger asked, slightly amused.

However, they underestimated Yaeger's resolve. With a swift, almost silent movement, a semi-transparent tentacle lashed out, striking Bishop Eir with a sudden sharpness. His cry of pain echoed through the cathedral, causing the Grand Bishop's expression to twist in realization of the escalating situation.

The Grand Bishop turned to Irene, his voice laden with indignation. "Saintess, your highness, did you see that? This maniac has dared to assault a servant of God in public. It's absolutely incredulous!"

Irene, maintaining her composure, replied succinctly, "I saw nothing just now."

This response left both the Grand Bishop and Bishop Eir feeling as though they'd been sucker-punched. Betrayal was the only word that came to their minds. The Saintess had seemingly defected! This left all the Holy Knights and Priests in a state of utter shock and disbelief.

"I'm warning you, you had better give it back quickly, otherwise..." Yaeger’s voice trailed off menacingly, her threat hanging in the air like a dark cloud.

"No... I can't give you something that doesn't exist!" Bishop Eir retorted with difficulty. He was banking on the imminent return of the Holy Knights. Once they arrived, he believed the odds would turn in his favor against the lone [Princess]. Moreover, he was convinced that Irene, as a Saintess, wouldn't dare to attack her own people, for fear of losing her sacred title.

"I hope you won't regret it," Yaeger said, stepping back with a sly smile. After a moment's hesitation, Irene followed suit.

As they retreated five meters, Bishop Eir's right pocket emitted a sudden green glow. An explosive burst of power followed. With a resounding bang, both Bishop Eir and the Grand Bishop were hurled through the air, their screams echoing through the cathedral.

"It's never easy to snatch my possessions," Yaeger declared, her voice cold and unyielding. Her power, precise and versatile, was akin to a scalpel, equally capable of saving or destroying lives.

With a casual flick of her hand, the scattered fragments on the ground soared through the air, landing neatly in her palm.

"Holy Spirit Shard?" Irene exclaimed in surprise the moment she caught sight of the fragment. Her reaction was a mix of astonishment and recognition.

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