Chapter 466: D171. Distant Heaven and the Forgotten Object_2
Although she has become adept at memorizing due to her progress in strength, she has also browsed many books in the study room of the Count Mansion during this period. However, her reason for reading books is more like a “must-do” task; she only memorizes things she feels are necessary.
There is still a long way to go before she starts liking books and enjoying reading.
The young girls walked between bookshelves that resembled tall walls. The deeper they went, the quieter the air became, with the scent of paper and ink gradually settling. The books on the shelves slowly turned spotty and old, their thick covers and yellowed pages seemingly leading them towards the upstream of ancient history.
“Lord Bishop is in the internal reading room, please follow me.”
The leading nun lowered her voice and pointed ahead.
At the end of the corridor, a narrow little door was embedded in the wall. Its plain color almost blended with the surroundings; had one not deliberately searched for it, its existence would be hard to notice.
The nun knocked lightly on the door, then pushed it open, and a soft light poured out. Behind the door was a small room modestly furnished with a long table and several chairs.
The table was almost completely covered by a mountain of books, and the Cruising Bishop, who was buried in a pile of papers, was clearly fully concentrated and only looked up when he heard the door open, then revealed a surprised expression.
“How did you come here—Saint, cough, Hero.”
The standing Cruising Bishop, noticing there were others present, coughed lightly and stepped forward.
[Cruising Bishop’s investigation results are—(50+, with specific information)]
1. Black Gate colluding with the Winged People Tribe
2. Black Gate’s attempt to open the Royal City’s gate
3. The appearance of a revertant Black Angel
4. The Saintess has Angel Bloodline
5.1
6.2
7.3
8.4
9. Gate of Heaven♛
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
D10=d10(9)=9
[Masochist’s Status (Imprisonment -30, Legendary +10,13 – Execution)]
D70+10=d70(64)+10=74
“Then, Lord Bishop, I’ll go back first,” the nun respectfully bowed to the Cruising Bishop.
“Mm, you’ve worked hard,” the Cruising Bishop nodded in response.
Although his position within the Church is somewhat delicate these days, as an Official Bishop, he still maintains the status he should have.
After the nun left, the Hero handed over the documents prepared by the Sergeant to the Cruising Bishop.
He immediately started seriously flipping through the materials, his expression concentrated. Seeing his demeanor, the Hero also let out a slight sigh of relief.
“It looks like your progress isn’t too bad, right?” she tentatively spoke, her tone concerned, “Have you encountered any problems? If there’s anything I can help with, just let me know.”
Her tone was light, but her gaze revealed a faint worry.
The Hero still remembers not long ago when the Cruising Bishop came to confide his troubles. He was extremely anxious due to the disappearance of the contemporary Saintess and the inaction of the high-ranking Church officials, his emotions nearly collapsing, even having extreme thoughts of making himself a Sacrifice to seek the whereabouts of the Saintess.
At that time, his suicidal and self-destructive impulses, that desperate demeanor, still unsettles her when she recalls it.
The Hero herself had been stubborn in the past, especially during the period just after her close friend’s death, when her heart was completely occupied by thoughts of revenge, even deeming it worthwhile to destroy the Goblins even if it meant perishing together.
However, now she understood, that such actions were worthless, only plunging one into emptiness and ultimately wearing one down.
Although at the time as a temporary measure, she provided an ingenious reminder, giving the Cruising Bishop some new motivation, the Hero was still somewhat worried, unsure whether he had really abandoned those extreme ideas.
“It seems I’ve really troubled you…” the Cruising Bishop set down the materials, he said with a wry smile.
For him, the memories of the conversation with the Hero were somewhat ambiguous, he only remembered the rush of blood to the head and the passionate emotions, and recalling it made him feel somewhat embarrassed.
Moreover, thinking back, he realizes that he was indeed too extreme at that time, not only causing Lady Saintess to worry but also exposing his own feelings to her…
He coughed lightly, his tone serious and steady: “Please rest assured, I have calmed down now. I deeply remember the words you told me.
“—Cherish your own life, do not speak lightly of sacrifice… I won’t let down your teachings.”
Seeing his forthright expression, the Hero finally put her mind at ease, her tone becoming a bit more relaxed: “It’s good that you’ve come to realize this, but don’t be so formally respectful to me.”
After all, she and the Cruising Bishop were old acquaintances, and being treated with such respect felt a bit awkward.
“This—okay.”
Indeed, despite already knowing her identity, Lady Saintess remained approachable…
Moved by her demeanor, the Cruising Bishop amiably nodded his head.
“Also, thanks to your reminder at that time, I have indeed found some clues that corroborate this data,” his expression turned serious.
Meanwhile, the Fourteenth Princess did not interrupt their conversation but instead went around the table and took an interest in flipping through the ancient texts the Cruising Bishop had been looking at before.
“The belief of the Ancient Angel Clan, the Gate leading to Heaven…?”
She softly read out the handwritten ancient text, her expression gradually turning thoughtful as if deep in thought.
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[Special Event: Magic Cloud Undercurrent LV72+ Information Update]
At the western border of the Kingdom, the ancient Ancient Royal City hangs amid the Magic Cloud. This miraculous sky-city, once a dwelling for Angels, is seen as Divine Country by the creatures of the earth.