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Chapter 809 Seiya Returns Home, Alice Has Been Captured!
Originally, Livia planned to go to Lulit Village with Seiya to see where Seiya grew up and to meet Seiya's former family.

However, since transporting the dragon bones and treasures was clearly not a task that could be completed in one trip, she first transported the dragon bones back to the Dark Empire, planning to return to pick up Seiya on the second trip.

Seiya had no objection to Livia's suggestion; in fact, he quite agreed with it.

After all, he knew that although Alice was usually well-behaved and obedient, she could be quite willful and childish in certain matters.

If he found out that Libia was his biological sister and that he planned to stay in the Dark Empire for the time being, he might be angry.

With a mix of excitement and trepidation, Seiya rushed down the End Mountain Range and soon arrived at the small village where he grew up, a place he remembered from his childhood.

Although Seiya felt he had only been gone for a few days, according to Rivia, he had been in a coma for more than two months, so he had been away from home for quite a long time.

At this time, Casford, as the village chief, should not be at home, but according to past habits, Alice and Seruka should not have left home yet.

Since it was the house where he grew up, Seiya didn't greet anyone and simply pushed the door open and entered.

When he entered his home, he saw a little girl, about eight years old, praying while looking out the window at the End Mountains.

The blonde little girl, who was focused on praying, was startled by the sudden commotion in her home and immediately opened her eyes.

Soon, when she saw the extremely familiar figure in front of her, Seruka's expression first showed astonishment and joy, and then her beautiful big eyes instantly filled with tears, and she rushed towards Seiya.

When faced with the little girl rushing towards him, Seiya did not dodge, but stood still with his arms outstretched, letting her fall into his arms.

After the blonde girl bumped into his arms, she hugged Seiya tightly and let out a sob that was hard to tell whether it was from sadness or joy.

“Brother Seiya, you’re finally back. Father and everyone else in the village said you were killed by villains from the Dark Realm, but I never believed it.”

So I pray to the gods every day, hoping that my brother Seiya will come back safely.

"It must be that the gods heard Seruka's prayers, which is why Seiya-nii returned safely."

Seiya, feeling his chest soaked with tears, could only offer words of comfort as he looked at his sobbing sister in his arms.

"Alright, Seruka, I'm back now, aren't I? It's all thanks to Seruka's devout prayers every day that I was able to come back safe and sound this time."

"Where's Alice? She should usually be home by now, right? Or did she go to Kirito's place earlier than usual today?"

Selka, who was overjoyed at Seiya's safe return, suddenly burst into tears again like a river bursting its banks when she heard Seiya mention Alice's name.

"Sister Alice... she was taken away by the Integrity Knights."

The father told the villagers that his sister had done something wrong, so the Integrity Knights of the Axiom Church were going to take her to the Central Cathedral for trial.

I also asked my father what bad thing my sister had done, but he got angry and told me not to ask any more questions.

"Brother Seiya, what bad thing did my sister do? She'll come back safe and sound like you, right?"

Faced with Selka's hopeful question, Seiya was momentarily stunned, for he truly hadn't expected Alice to be taken away by the Integrity Knights. "She will definitely return. As long as Selka prays as fervently as before, Alice will surely come back."
If Alice doesn't come back, then I will help Selka bring her sister back.

After learning that Alice had been taken away by the Axiom Church, Seiya clearly had no desire to stay any longer.

Because Seruka is so young, Casfert and the others may have kept a lot of things from him.

Now he must find some people in the know and ask them what exactly happened while he was away.

Seiya was originally planning to go to the Demon Tree to find Kirito and his two childhood friends, but just as he stepped out of his house, their father, Casford, returned home.

When Casford saw Seiya, a look of surprise was clearly visible in his eyes, but he quickly hid it and pushed Seiya back into the house, closing the door behind him.

"Seiya, I didn't expect you to actually be alive. I hope no one else saw you when you returned to the village this time?"

When asked with concern by Casford, Seiya shook his head, indicating that he had returned home as soon as possible.

Upon hearing Seiya's reply, Casfer sighed deeply and said, "Seruka should have just told you about Alice's matter."

I was not a good father and failed to protect Alice.

Even if I were alone, I wouldn't let them take my daughter away so easily, even if they were from the Congregational Church.

But if I were to rebel against the Axiom Church, not only myself, but also Seruka and the entire village might be considered heretics.

I'm sorry... I'm an incompetent and weak father. In the crucial moment, I didn't even have the courage of that kid Kirito. I could only watch helplessly as my daughter was taken away..."

During the time Alice was taken away, Casford appeared to be no different from usual, even claiming that he did not have Alice as a daughter who violated the "Taboo Index." However, only he knew the pressure and pain he was enduring.

That was his own daughter, whom he had raised for over ten years. How could he not be heartbroken and saddened that she was taken away like that?

But the opponent is the Integrity Knight of the Axiom Church. Even if he resists, he will not be able to save Alice at all, and may even implicate Seruka, or even bring about the destruction of the entire village.

First, he lost his adopted son, on whom he had placed great hopes, and then he lost his daughter. In just a few months, Casford seemed to have aged more than ten years.

Seeing that Seiya is safe and sound, Casford has gained some solace.

"Here is the money I've saved up over the years. I originally planned to send you to the Imperial Academy for further studies, but now I'm giving it all to you."

From now on, I will pretend that Seiya Zuberuk is dead, and so are you, Selka. You must forget that you saw your brother today. No matter who asks you, tell them that Seiya died at the End Mountains.

Faced with Casfert's warning, Seruka looked puzzled. She really didn't understand why her father would send her brother away and say that he was dead when Seiya had clearly returned safely.

“Seruka, just listen to your father and pretend that your brother is dead for now.”

When my brother brings Alice back with him, our family will be reunited in the sunshine.

(End of this chapter)