Chapter 1724 A Witch in Hiding

Chapter 1724 A Witch in Hiding

1724 A Witch in Hiding

Kayara dismissed Eren's verbal threats with a determined air, steadily gaining control of the situation.

"You know, Eren. When I first heard your story, I thought you were just another swindler trying to exploit Ishgaar's temple—

meeting Templars in Kizamgaar's ruins, aiding them altruistically, teaming up to confront witches, and, in the end, Priest Hildon risking his life to save you.

Your background story was too good to be true, practically flawless. Except..."The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñøv€l-B1n.

Sitting up on the bed, Kayara tied her ruffled hair into a knot and inspected Eren with a discerning gaze.

"Except... I knew Priest Hildon better than Archpriest Jivem. As devoted as he was to God Ishgaar, he wouldn't risk his life, especially when he could use you as a distraction and shield against the Helenbora coven.

Giving you his sword as a memento so that you can get the temple's help for your contribution? Hehehe. Not his style.

Someone like him wouldn't prioritize another person's well-

being when facing the risk of death," Kayara said, noting Eren's changing expressions.

"You... you don't work for Ishgaar's temple, do you?" Eren asked with a wary expression, attempting to break free from the paralysis induced by the Winged Monarch of Lust, but it showed no effect.

Kayara smiled at Eren, her gaze mixed with a hint of lust as she observed his moonlit form. Resting her head on her raised legs, she met Eren's gaze.

I felt powerless when the entire system targeted witches for elimination. So, I chose to wait patiently. I manipulated demonic activities in the nearby region to escalate, compelling Ishgaar's Templars' allies to abandon their temporary alliance and focus on protecting their own parishes."

Kayara spoke almost as if she were contemplating with herself, narrating the background history of Eren's encounter with the Helenbora coven. She didn't comprehend why she was sharing this information with Eren, as if her subconscious mind guided her.

lightsnοvεl She detailed to Eren how she utilized the den dwellers to increase their activities near Brol. She explained how she used Rivena to control Zargoth's actions—the demonkin in charge of the den, later killed by Eren in his raid along with Rivena and others.

"When the time was right, I decided to act," Kayara confessed. "I ensured that nobody disrupted the demonic ritual the coven was about to conduct in Kizamgaar's ruins.

I led the Templars on a wild goose chase with fabricated clues about the witches. How did they see through my ruse and locate the coven during the ritual night without informing me? It was peculiar.

We utilized all our manpower to make the demonic ritual a success. Right when we were on the verge of achieving the desired success, the entire Helenbora coven in Kizamgaar's ruins went silent. I couldn't contact anyone."

Kayara looked at Eren with a grim expression, narrowing her eyes with a killer gaze before continuing.

"A few days after that night, you appeared at my doorstep. You presented your version of the story, which I couldn't accept or deny. I couldn't conduct my separate investigation at that time either.

I never believed for a second that you killed my sisters. But your timing was too suspicious. So, I decided to see what you were up to.

In hindsight, there were so many loopholes in your story. Gah, it's crazy they believed you. I have to hand it to you; you could really sell your lies well. You should have pursued a career in thievery and swindling. You would have had much more significant success.

Anyway, after a few days, I accepted the fact that something had happened to the remaining witches. I thought they had either left Onianum or gone into hiding to save themselves from pursuing forces.

Still, the fact that they didn't even give me a hint was odd."