Chapter 112: Meeting under the moonlight

Chapter 112: Meeting under the moonlight

With the book reduced to ash by Sofias Angelic authority, she didnt know what to do next.

She had no idea where exactly the other two temples were and she didnt want a repeat of what had happened. If she started to kill anyone even remotely related to the Church how was she any better than those she sought vengeance against?

She would make sure all those involved would pay, that would be enough. Of course, if the others stood in her way, that was another matter entirely. She was not magnanimous enough to afford giving out second chances, but she would give them a chance, at least. That meant her immediate target list was reduced to five people and a God. The four High-Priests, the Oracle, Scripture. Those were all unforgivable in her opinion. Be it only for how they dealt with Saints, including her.

However, considering how she had struggled to dispose of a single Templar, she clearly had to improve first. Her targets wouldnt disappear.

Is it time to chase after levels again? No, theres a lot more to do. I should try to learn more about the inner workings of the Church right now. Between their members turning sinners and my attacks, theres sure to be some turmoil at the holy-see.

That and I still need to go after Saria

In the end, she felt like she needed a good rest before anything else. So again, she traveled to Mountain Hall, slept, ate, relaxed, and in the same hot spring as the previous time she opened her status.

Ive been waiting to be in the right mental state for this.

Show me those passive skills!

The specialization alteration had activated, she wondered what would come out of it.

Available Passive Skills :

[Blessed hands ] : Shape mana directly through the hands[ with suffering] : all those who touch it except the necromancer with long lasting [Agony].[Shadow ] : [ERROR][ marrow] : [ERROR]

Ah, not that good it turns out Ill still look into it but

So, hands suffering still sounds terrible; hands marrow is the same; shadow with suffering is a bit creepy but Im not confident I want that on me as a passive skill. And shadow marrow is weird, though I could see it working out, maybe.

And for triple combinations With double fronts, blessed hands shadow in this order will never work out, but shadow blessed hands could end up well. Though both [Shadow blessed hands marrow] and [Shadow blessed hands with suffering] are bad

While double backs, combining marrow and with suffering in any order sounds like it would be a self harm spell!

All these keywords by themselves could lead to something nice But its all horrendous combinations right now. I guess its a skip until level 160 That's So far but so close. I really gained twenty levels in three days?

Murder is a concerningly efficient way to level up

In the end Sofia spent some time finding a rat in Mountain Hall, adding it to her skeleton book, then departed for Einsen. She hadnt forgotten Hero Izukas warning about the Church, the King, and the Vampires searching for her, nor the supposed bounty on her head. The Church wanted her dead, that much was obvious, but the King was different, perhaps he wanted her dead too, however he might instead want to capture her and force her to summon Heroes. But the Vampires? What could they want, more blood? Them siding with the Church sounded a bit far-fetched considering her value as a supplier and it didnt fit with Sofias impression of them.

What is it going to be? Ambush, treachery, friendly conversation?

Before Sofia could spot the exact location of the movement, it had found her, a second later someone appeared in front of her, she almost panicked and teleported to Zangdar on the spot.

Hello! Ive heard a lot about you since last time. Impressive leveling!

The vampire girl was much more cheerful and less businesslike than she had been in the embassy. She was wearing a simple flowing white robe, embroidered with the same thornless rose patterns as the previous time. And no ostentatious jewels or gold this time.

And then, Sofia used [Identify].

[Oracle - Lv. 199]

The high level was somewhat expected, but the word Oracle was enough to make Sofias head spin.

Hello Uh, say, Astelia, was it? Im curious, uh, this is not why I called for you but, if you dont mind How old are you?

Uh? I just turned fourteen, why do you ask?

Really?! Sofia let escape her mouth, despite [Poker face] doing its best to contain her expression. She wanted to apologize and try to brush it off but from the annoyed expression on the girls face, it was too late.

Woaw, I just, didnt expect the Oracle thing, my brain gave out for a moment Can I salvage this?

I thought someone bearing your name would show more respect! Does a Vampires words bear no weight to you? I do not ever lie! Astelia retorted, frowning and mildly annoyed but not sounding especially mad.

Excuse me, I was surprised, its just Nevermind, Im sorry I was disrespectful.

Were good?

Hmm! I will forgive you She then turned around, looking at the moon and mumbled, Even someone like her reacts like that No one ever

Then as if hit by a sudden realization, the young vampire turned around, Well, there are shocking things about you too, Saintess. I have my guesses about what you called me here for, but first thing first, I will be the one offering a trade this time.

Standing akimbo in front of Sofia, looking up to meet her eyes, she proudly announced her offer.

Lets exchange status!