Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 127[Vol. 5] - The Lost Light

[Vol. 5] Chapter 127: The Lost Light

Noticing the sudden shift in tone and focus from the white fox girl, along with her nearly undisguised gaze, Yuna didn’t seem to feel offended. On the contrary, she appeared somewhat relieved and satisfied, smiling as she nodded.

“As expected of Miss Dawn. With just a small slip of information, you immediately caught the key issue.”

Deliberately turning her body, Yuna raised her hand and gently brushed the crown atop her head, in a way that only Violet could see.

“You’re not wrong. This crown is not the holy artifact, the ?Crownless Crown?, passed down through generations of the Bright Light Saintesses. It’s simply a decorative piece of sacred-grade magical equipment, enhanced by me to purify and amplify the light aura it emits.”

The crown, which had been gleaming moments before, suddenly dimmed. Yuna’s calm voice, though soft, was powerful enough to cause a seismic shift within the church.

“In truth, the real ?Crownless Crown? was lost over 300 years ago during the Third Demon War. At that time, the sixth Bright Light Saintess engaged in a battle with Eloun, the Demon Lord of Corruption from the demon realm. Both were gravely wounded, and after the Saintess’ death, the artifact was taken.”

“That most supreme of artifacts is now in the demon realm.”

“…Haah.”

It all made sense now.

Many of the subtle, inexplicable things from before suddenly fell into place.

Why, after the Third Demon War ended 300 years ago, did the subsequent Bright Light Saintesses fall into decline, unable to compete with the rising influence of the Holy Church?

Why did they eventually become mere symbols, with limited power, only maintaining some authority in the western lands beyond the St. Bergen Mountains?

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Yes, because her performance in that war was lackluster, completely unworthy of what a Saintess should be capable of. But why was that the case?

Was it really because, as the official records say, she was too young and unable to wield the power of the ?Crownless Crown??

If that were true, why did the previous Saintess designate her as the seventh Bright Light Saintess?

The idea that a Saintess couldn’t use the holy artifact is absurd, a ridiculous notion that only the unthinking masses, easily swayed by rumors, would believe.

So, why did Yuna collaborate with the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild, using their half of the ?Bewitching Orb? to lure Eloun’s daughter, the succubus Chloe Eloun, hoping to temporarily open a passageway to the demon realm through her?

What was the significance of this passage?

And back to the original question: why, as a Saintess with strength surpassing the peak, had Yuna never chosen to wield the formidable power of the ?Crownless Crown?? Why did she even rarely engage in combat?

All these questions were answered by Yuna’s recent words.

Without the ?Crownless Crown?, the title of ?Bright Light? is little more than an empty symbol.

As the Saintess brushed her hand over the fake artifact on her head, causing it to glow again, Miss White Fox finally asked:

“How many people know about this?”

“Not many. Before now, only I, Mr. Diviner from the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild, an elder from the Cecilia family, and the current head of the Lambert family, Pope August Lambert, are aware of this,” Yuna said with a faint smile.

“Of course, now there’s one more person in the know—Miss Dawn, making it a total of five,” Yuna said with a smile.

“Well, what an honor…”

Violet shook her head with a hint of resignation. She understood well that Yuna wouldn’t reveal such a major secret and take such a risk without expecting something in return.

After all, the other informed individuals were likely the true leaders of the three divine bloodlines or, like Mr. Diviner, deeply tied to the interests of the Summerfield family. But Violet or Dawn was merely a little fox with no power, no influence, just some skill in battle.

Violet didn’t bother asking obvious questions like, “If the ?Judgment Holy Sword? can be summoned back through a ritual, why can’t the ?Crownless Crown??” or “Knowing such a huge secret, why hasn’t Pope August used it to suppress and weaken Yuna’s faction?” These questions would be pointless.

It was clear that if Violet could think of these things, so could high-ranking figures like Yuna and the Pope. The fact they hadn’t acted on them meant there must be complications or taboos involved.

Besides, with a bit of serious thought, it wasn’t hard to guess and understand the reasons.

“So, what exactly do you need me to do, Yuna? Honestly, I don’t like all these roundabout games. Just say it straight,” Violet said bluntly.

However, even after being asked so directly, the Saintess didn’t present a clear demand in exchange. Instead, she shook her head with a slight hint of resignation.

“I can’t deny that this is indeed a gesture of goodwill. But why does Miss Dawn always feel the need to tie actions to benefits? As I mentioned before, I simply felt like sharing, wanting to confide in someone I find trustworthy… Hmm… Or, you could consider this as the true reward for defeating the ?Faceless One? the other day and protecting the countless citizens of my Bright Light City. Would that work~?”

“Of course…”

As she spoke, the girl known as the Bright Light Saintess and the head of the Summerfield family suddenly showed a playful smile that matched her youthful appearance.

“To be honest, if possible, I would like to get to know you on a deeper level, to form a closer bond. For instance, Miss Dawn, I’ve been curious about the face behind that mask for a very, very long time~”

“……”

After a long silence, Miss White Fox didn’t say much more. She simply sighed and nodded slightly.

“Alright, if the opportunity arises, I’ll let you see. But not now.”

“Oh, oh~ That’s really… Hmm?”

Just as the blonde girl seemed satisfied with achieving her goal and was about to say more, she suddenly paused as if noticing something. She turned her head, interrupting herself, and once again wore a kind and pure smile, perfectly fitting her image as the Saintess.

“It seems our rare moment of idle conversation will have to be cut short for now,” Yuna said.

Both of them could see a young Holy Knight in gleaming white armor hastily approaching from the distance. His hurried steps made it clear that something urgent had happened.

Sure enough, he quickly passed through the inspections by the Holy Guards and knelt before the Saintess on one knee.

“Your Highness! Urgent news from the vanguard! An unusual phenomenon has been detected in the St. Bergen Mountains!”

The knight was not part of this camp but had come from the vanguard forces, already deep within the range of the St. Bergen Mountains. His armor’s markings were enough to identify him.

Typically, such messages would be relayed by the Saintess’ attendants to avoid potential threats or disruptions. However, in situations where time was critical and immediate decisions were required, exceptions were made.

Realizing the urgency, the Saintess’ expression grew slightly more serious as she raised a hand in acknowledgment.

“Speak, what is the urgent news?”

Without rising, the knight immediately responded in a loud voice.

“Demons, Your Highness! We’ve found evidence of demonic activity in the St. Bergen Mountains! Not only that, but we’ve also encountered several unknown groups performing dark rituals. There have been at least ten reports of this so far, and the number is still increasing!”

“The first wave of our vanguard has already engaged in several battles with the enemy, but with more demons appearing, we were outnumbered and had to retreat. Those terrifying rituals are still ongoing, and the situation is dire. We await your orders on how to proceed!”