Chapter 159.1: was that she couldn’t control the rampage of Agares within her due to the intense mental strain.

(EP-159.1) Squad #2

159 – Villain’s Squad #2

According to Professor Balan, the Saintess’s mental defenses was so good that the sealed Agares couldn’t break free.

The current weakened Balan also couldn’t shake Saintess Priga’s heart.

“The great magic Ars Nova is a form of mental manipulation that parasitically resides within the host, consuming their psyche. But if there’s a strong resistance from the host, a big stimulus is necessary.”

“What stimulus?”

“Something that will destroy the host’s spirit. An event that will shake the very core of their personality and beliefs-.”

A few events came to mind from Professor Balan’s explanation. Specifically, there was one incident that could shake the mental fortitude of the Saintess.

“Would something like the fall of the barrier and the shadow legion’s invasion in Ark fit?”

“Indeed, that would be excellent! There’s nothing better. As expected of Solomon’s blood, a perfect answer out of 100~. But destroying the barrier is currently impossible...”

“I see.”

I silently agreed as I contemplated it in my head.

The reason Saintess Priga became the boss of Chapter 2 was that she couldn’t control the rampage of Agares within her due to the intense mental strain.

That was how she turned into the insane monster known as the “Moon’s Daughter.”

「You have calmly judged the situation!

You have gained experience points through the talent 《Calm Thinking》.

All job experience +5」

It felt satisfying seeing the puzzle pieces gradually fitting together. It was like the relief of cleaning up clutter in a room. However, the fundamental problem still remained.

Saintess Priga.

I needed to absorb Agares inside her to become stronger.

Only then could I reach the level of Archmage and impregnate Aira.

My head was turning increasingly red, and time was running out.

“Is there any other way to draw Agares up from deep within the Saintess?”

“Theo-nim could take direct action. After all, I have recovered my sanity after confronting Theo-nim.”

Seukseuk.

She was tidying her red hair, getting ready to leave.

“Oh my, what brings you here at this hour?”

“Just dropping by to say hello.”

Kalira chuckled in response.

“Well, that’s a shame. I thought you’re asking me out for a dinner date.”

“Date?”

I asked, perplexed. Kalira jokingly said.

“Well, being beside flowers such as Lady Lioness and the Queen, I never expected you to notice someone like me.”

Although she said so self-deprecatingly, Kalira herself was an extremely attractive woman.

She had a cunning fox-like charm, especially when it came to dealing with and understanding men. It wouldn’t be strange at all if there were several tails sticking out behind her back.

Of course, those tails were probably more like the stinger on a scorpion than a fox. Kalira was an assassin who injected poison into her enemies, after all.

I looked around and asked.

“How are things going on your end?”

“Well, many people come in sick every day. There are a lot who come get their flu shot since it’s been prevalent lately. Speaking of, does Theo-nim want one?”

Dalgak, dalgak.

Kalira pulled out a syringe from a drawer. However, the length of the needle was longer than my finger, which terrified me. It didn’t look Nymph friendly at all...

“No thanks. Rather, have you spoken to Miriam recently?”

Kalira was my eyes and ears in the Hunter’s Party, thanks to Miriam’s romantic interest in her.

Thinking about Miriam, who had recently claimed unjust treatment in the court, I wondered if Kalira had any news or information related to her.

Seuk.

Kalira sat down and crossed her legs, which in itself looked like a work of art.

“Miriam, huh? She’s been complaining a lot lately. I heard that a party member of hers caused trouble. There’s also something about a trial by combat. There’s been a lot of noise about that.”

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