Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 142[Vol. 5] - The Conclusion of the Blood Calamity

[Vol. 5] Chapter 142: The Conclusion of the Blood Calamity

Upon learning that Lucas was actually a spiritual life form, many previously inexplicable aspects suddenly became clear.

For example, why he could reappear unharmed as a summoned creature even after being killed by enemies, and why he was always clad in golden armor that concealed his entire body, not revealing even half an inch of skin.

Because this golden armor was Lucas’s body, there was no real flesh inside. This immunity to almost all negative states and environmental effects meant he could take any amount of beating without harm, fully fulfilling the role of a meat shield.

What she had initially thought was just a random game design now seemed incredibly reasonable!

Suppressing the urge to sarcastically comment, Violet maintained a facade of calmness.

“Well then, speaking of demons, since you’re familiar with them, have you fought against other demons before?”

To this question, Lucas showed no hesitation or doubt, nodding affirmatively.

“Reporting to my lord, in order to hone our skills and spirit, we Celestial Guardians respond to the summons of noble beings from various worlds, going forth to battle formidable foes. Among those enemies, many are the demon clans keen on invading other worlds.”

“Before I became strong enough to become the commander of the Celestial Guard and sign a contract with my lord, I also answered the summons of other beings, engaging in combat with these creatures multiple times. In a sense, we Guardians and the demon clan can be considered archenemies.”

“Is that so…”

Violet nodded thoughtfully.

If that’s the case, then there might indeed be a world called the Celestial Realm far away, inhabited by… at least a significant portion of immortal spiritual life forms like Lucas, organized within a very rigorous and formal structure, namely the Guardians and the Celestial Guard Legion.

Upon hearing that Lucas was a spiritual entity, the priestess’s first reaction was to assume he also came from that so-called foundational world, the ?Upper Realm?. However, it was clear that this was not the case.

Since there were titles like the Celestial Guard and Guardians, there must also be a “God” they protect and guard. One wonders what that unknown deity of the “Celestial Realm” is like.

However, considering the Guardians’ behavior in maintaining order and their inherent attributes, that deity probably wouldn’t be an evil god like Musk, so perhaps it’s best not to delve too deeply into this.

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After all, whatever the Celestial Realm is, it doesn’t have much to do with her, Violet. For a completely unknown world, discussing such topics could go on endlessly.

Once the summoning was over and the Celestial Guardian returned, the priestess turned her attention to her dragon, who had been silently listening nearby. She tiptoed over and smiled as she gently rubbed the head of the golden-haired girl, who had instinctively lowered her head.

“You’ve worked hard this time too, Xiao Guang. So, was that enemy difficult to handle? Did you get hurt?”

After enjoying her owner’s affectionate touch, the golden-haired girl managed a rare smile and shook her head lightly.

“They were just some insignificant fish that didn’t dare show their faces. If their true form had appeared, we might have had a proper fight, but they were just playing around with the barrier’s power, posing no real threat.”

“As for master, was that spell just now called ?Salvation?? It’s rare to see you use such an obscure ability. Did master encounter some heinously evil creature?”

“Hehehe, different occasions call for different applications~”

Without further elaborating on the topic, the priestess donned her mask again and patted her pet’s shoulder.

“Let’s go back and find Yuna. She must have already taken action by now.”

………………………

Five days later.

The first battle of the holy war, which had erupted suddenly in the St. Bergen Mountains, was finally drawing to a close.

Although the demons had come on strong and caused significant trouble for the Expeditionary Army, after the blood barrier was broken by a divine miracle, the demons hidden deep within the celestial fortifications had no choice but to engage in a direct confrontation with the Knight Templars.

In a flash, numerous skirmishes erupted simultaneously across the mountains, creating a chaotic scene.

While dispatching a large army to cleanse the demon forces within the mountains, the Bright Light Saintess also allocated main forces arriving from the rear to investigate villages and towns on the St. Bergen Plain that had been affected by the ?Blood Calamity?. They provided relief and aid to the disaster victims.

The damage caused by this massive disaster to the Holy Empire, particularly in the St. Bergen Plain region, was undoubtedly severe. Centered around the location of the Expeditionary Army, the St. Bergen Mountains stretched several hundred kilometers from north to south and dozens of kilometers from east to west.

At least tens of millions of people were affected to varying degrees by this event, officially referred to as the “Blood Calamity.”

So far, investigations revealed that at least hundreds of thousands of innocents had lost their lives due to this calamity.

Some small cities and settlements near the mountains were completely devastated. By the time the Knight Templars arrived, only desolate empty cities remained.

Most of these victims had been drained of their blood during the initial wave of the “Blood Calamity.” In places where faith-based magic was suppressed and where no powerful figures like the Bright Light Saintess were present, these citizens of the Holy Empire, even the Knight Templars, had little more resistance than livestock being slaughtered.

Fortunately, there were no densely populated giant cities near the St. Bergen Mountains. Shortly after the disaster broke out, miracles and followers of the “Goddess of Light” descended from the heavens in succession, destroying the appalling evil rituals and preventing further harm to living beings.

Under the call of the Bright Light Saintess, the cities that were relatively far away and had escaped the disaster also mobilized, sending troops and rescue personnel to the disaster areas surrounding the St. Bergen Mountain to cooperate with the Expeditionary Army in handling various follow-up matters.

All of this was not worth mentioning.

At this moment, the St. Bergen Mountains had already fallen into darkness.

“Report! Your Highness, the Bright Light Saintess, front-line battle report: as of tonight, our forces have completed the cleansing and investigation of all areas where blood light columns appeared during the ?Blood Calamity?. The evil seals have all been destroyed, and the victims have been recovered. We just need to verify their identities before arranging for their burial!”

Inside the well-lit camp under the trees at night, a holy knight clad in snow-white armor rushed back from a distance, bringing the latest battle updates.

“Hmm, well done.”

The Bright Light Saintess, who had been discussing the next course of action with several bishops and high-ranking holy knights gathered around a map, turned to look at her subordinate, who was kneeling with much black and green blood still on him, and got straight to the point.

“What about the demons lurking in the mountains? Have they been cleared out? And what about the suspicious individuals mentioned by the vanguard?”

The holy knight immediately replied.

“Your Highness, according to the latest reports from various fronts, most of the demons have been purified and their bodies burned on the spot. A small number of high-ranking demons have retreated to the eastern side of the St. Bergen Mountains. Our forces are currently cooperating with the eastern Knight Templars to pursue them. However, regarding those who conspired with the demons in the ‘Blood Calamity’…”

Seeing the hesitation that suddenly appeared on his face at this point, Yuna, who had been in a high position for a long time, naturally understood his meaning.

“Is that so? They haven’t been found…”