Just became an evil god and was summoned by the saint.

Chapter 750 The sisters meet, their eyes blazing with jealousy (6k)

Celia was unaware of the negotiation process, only knowing that Katherine returned with a broad smile on her face.

Unfortunately, Celia was no longer able to go to the second phase to 'rescue' people, so Benovia and the other three led separate teams in. Among them, Anko prepared a potion that had little effect but would give the user a special feeling after use, as a 'break the shackles' potion, and gave it to the rescue team.

It's worth mentioning that the royal family realized something was wrong after the second group entered.

Why did none of the Holy Court's many teams stay, while their own people were trapped one by one?
Was it the Holy Court's team causing trouble, or was there a traitor within their expedition?
The latter is more likely.

However, they only had some doubts, since their expedition team knew very little information.

The royal family wouldn't be in such a hurry to rescue other sorcerers, but Emilia is different. She is a very talented princess, although she can't compare to Benovia... but Benovia is a candidate for sainthood, which makes a difference.

Emilia must be saved, no matter what.

Even though Katherine's conditions were tantamount to extortion—that everyone else must be rescued as well, and each person would be charged the same price.

There were eleven people, all of whom were fourth-tier mages.

No wonder Katherine was all smiles when she came back.

The next day, carrying 'special' teleportation badges and 'special' potions, Benovia and her team set off.

In addition, a remaining royal contingent also set off.

Celia watched them leave, a hint of regret in her voice. "I really wanted to see how they met. I feel like Benovia is also from the royal family. It would have been even better if she had met Emilia; that way, we could have confirmed it directly."

She was just saying it casually, thinking the chances of encountering it were slim.

Today she planned to rest. After seeing everyone off, she returned to her room, intending to touch the bracelet "Shadow of the Past" to see if this equipment given by the gods had any effects other than the one she already knew.

Suddenly, Ross opened a mirror in her mind, and Benovia's image appeared in the mirror.

At this moment, they had arrived at the entrance to the underground ruins and were preparing to enter.

Celia immediately gave up searching for the past and looked at the image in the mirror.

The next moment, her eyes widened.

"No way, they actually ran into each other?"

Celia tilted her head and looked at Ross with a face full of suspicion.

Ross smiled faintly: "That's right, I deliberately let them run into each other."

"Has Lord Ross already gained control of the entire ruins?"

"No, that's not it. It's just that I discovered your random entry into the ruins is controlled by the spirit of the ruins. If the spirit of the ruins can control the mirror world you enter, do you think I can't?"

Celia suddenly realized.

Then her expression became curious and excited.

As for the others, maybe something might happen with Milana, but compared to Emilia and Benovia, it probably won't be as interesting.

Are these two close sisters, or...?

Benovia also found the people she had encountered in the ruins.

After a moment of stunned silence, a smile slowly appeared on her lips, growing increasingly arrogant.

She told her teammates, "When we get there, don't say anything or ask anything. Just watch me."

Everyone nodded.

Like Celia, her temporary teammates trusted her and had no objections.

Then, Benovia and her teammates slowly walked into the streetlights. After casually releasing the puppets outside to occasionally hit the monsters, she approached Emilia with a big smile.

"Oh dear, isn't this my dear sister Emilia? It's been a while! What happened to you that you've been stuck here?"

Emilia crossed her arms and pouted, "Don't be so smug. If I had come two days earlier, this wouldn't have happened."

Benovia blinked: "If you had come two days earlier, you would have been the first person trapped here, but that's still a good thing, right? It saved Miss Aymo."

Emilia blushed slightly and said calmly, "Did you come here just to mock me?"

"Of course not. I came here to save you, Emilia. You've supported me, so how could I have such thoughts?"

"help me?"

Benovia nodded: "Celia has passed the second phase and found a way to rescue those trapped inside, but..."

“What do you want?” Emilia asked calmly.

“A year’s worth of food,” Benovia said, pointing.

"How much do you eat in a year?" Emilia frowned.

"How would I know? You know I spend the money my father gives me very quickly, and I rely entirely on my older siblings for support. So, my request isn't unreasonable, is it?"

Emilia pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I can provide regular meals, but I'm sorry, I can't provide special ingredients. Alternatively, I can give you gold coins instead."

“No, I don’t want gold coins.” Benovia said, taking out a ‘special’ teleportation badge and a ‘special potion’, pacing around Emilia. “This is the key to leaving. Drink it, then use this teleportation badge, and you can get out.”

"What is this?" Emilia asked, taking the potion.

At this moment, Celia, who was 'watching the surveillance footage,' frowned and realized that the potion Benovia had given her was not the so-called 'special potion,' but rather…

"Isn't this the same potion that Anko gave Doris during the first phase?"

In the first phase, in order to deceive the final boss, they pretended to be exhausted. Since Doris and Anko could not fake it, they drank Anko's special weakness potion. This potion would gradually make people pale and feel weaker as they circulated magic power. The more they circulated magic power, the weaker they became.

After drinking this bottle, I estimate I'll be feeling weak for most of the day.

Emilia hesitated for a moment, then chose to drink it, and a feeling of weakness slowly appeared on her face.

"This potion..."

Benovia smiled slightly and handed her the teleportation badge.

"The side effect of this medicine is that it makes you feel weak. You'll recover after meditating for a day. Here, you can use this teleportation badge to leave now."

Emilia took the teleportation badge, staring at its intricate patterns, feeling that something was amiss.

She activated the teleportation badge with her magic, and at the same time, Benovia and the others also took out their badges and activated them, and they left together.

Upon seeing them emerge, Celia immediately jumped up, grabbed her flying broom, and quickly flew towards the teleportation coordinates.

In the scene, Emilia appears, and because she uses magic, her weakness is even more pronounced.

She frowned slightly and was about to leave when she suddenly saw a flash of white light, and Milana's figure appeared beside her.

While Emilia was talking to Benovia, the other teams had already found their people, sent the first group back, and set off again.

Benovia thought she was the last one, but she didn't expect there to be someone later than her.

Phil appeared alongside her and said, "Don't worry, Miss Milana, no one will do anything to you. Your worries are unnecessary."

Emilia and Benovia both looked over, and Emilia's expression changed when she saw Milana.

Her face slowly darkened.

Even though he looked a little pale, the aura emanating from his status still made people feel pressured.

“Captain Milana, what a coincidence,” Emilia said with a forced smile.

"E-Emilia?" A hint of guilt flashed across Milana's face. "Congratulations on leaving the ruins safely. We've only met by chance, so let's part ways here. I don't plan to continue in this ruins."

Do you think you can walk?

Emilia said coldly.

Milana looked around. "This is the Holy Court's camp? What, are you going to attack me here?"

"Heh, don't think you can escape punishment for what you've done. If you admit your mistake now, perhaps the royal family can reduce the punishment."

"What did I do wrong? Are you really going to believe that monster disguised as Aimo? No, why should I explain it to you?"

With that, Milana prepared to leave.

"Benovia, stop her, I'll provide you with food for three years."

Benovia's eyes lit up, and she immediately stopped Milana.

"Miss Milana, please wait."

Without hesitation, Milana took out her flying mount and rushed out.

"Flying is prohibited within the Holy Court camp area."

Benovia chuckled and waved her hand, instantly bringing Milana, who had flown into the sky, down with the help of the Holy Knights.

Milana panicked and looked at Phil: "Didn't you say you'd guarantee my safety?"

Phil was a little confused and looked at Emilia and Benovia: "What's wrong?"

Emilia briefly told Phil about her misfortune, and Phil's expression immediately changed. He said angrily, "Miss Milana, you lied to me."

"I……"

“Knights, please take her to the royal camp,” Emilia said.

The knight didn't speak, but looked at Benovia. Benovia nodded before leading Milana away.

Celia pretended to be passing by casually, greeted Benovia and learned about the situation, and then excitedly followed her to the royal camp.

Kelly, the head of the royal camp, had already received the message and greeted Emilia at the entrance before escorting Milana into a large room.

Benovia and Celia brazenly went inside together to watch.

At this moment, there were already several people inside, namely Milana's other three teammates.

Kelly, having learned Emilia's account of her experiences, narrowed his eyes, a hint of murderous intent flashing within them.

Upon hearing Emilia's words, Milana became agitated. "That's not true! That Aimo isn't real, Mr. Kelly! You can't just listen to one side of the story. What Miss Emilia is thinking isn't..."

"Who wants to hear your so-called truth?" Kelly looked at her, her eyes sharp. "Milana, you dared to hunt down the seventh princess of the Ishtar Empire in the ruins, attempting to harm her! You have some nerve!"

Milana, who was about to say something, was dumbfounded. "W-what?"

This was an unexpected turn of events for Milana.

Princess?

No, you're a princess, why didn't you say so earlier? You're pretending to be an ordinary mage who just advanced in rank, are you sick?
“Miss Milana, since you think my account is only one side of the story and not the truth, why don’t you wait for Miss Aymo to return and then confront her again?” Emilia said calmly.

As she spoke, she looked at Benovia and Celia, who were watching the drama unfold.

Celia smiled slightly: "Although the first batch didn't find Miss Aimo, news came from over there that the second batch of rescuers has arrived, and Miss Aimo is among them."

As she spoke, Celia seemed to remember something and said, "Oh right, there's also Miss Milana who deceived and caused the captain of another team who was trapped inside, your former team's good friend, Miss Kias."

Milana froze: "You...who are you?"

"Me? I just happened to pass the second level of the ordinary explorer test."

Not long after, the second group of people returned to the royal camp.

Enemies meeting are bound to be furious, and Aimo spotted Milana at a glance.

If there hadn't been so many people around, she would have already rushed up and started fighting with Milana.

Milana was similar; her eyes seemed to be blazing blue fire as she stared at her.

Aimo sneered, "Oh, what a pity, we let you out. How was it? Did you have a good time in the ruins? Hmm? Why is your stomach growling? You haven't had anything to eat these past few days, have you? Hehe."

"you……"

Next, Celia witnessed a major argument, with Amo and Milana taking turns on stage, getting more and more agitated as they talked.

Celia crept closer to Benovia: "Benovia, why don't we allow the fighting? Let them fight and see?"

Benovia pondered for a moment, then readily agreed: "I'll go and tell Uncle Kelly."

She walked over and whispered a few words. Kelly glanced at her with some surprise, but still shook her head: "Fourth-tier mages fighting is too noisy. They could easily destroy the entire camp. Do you think they'll be able to hold their own in a fight in their current state?"

“Well…” Benovia thought for a moment, then said with some regret, “Alright then.”

boom!
Just then, a commotion came from the other side; it turned out that Milana had already taken action.

If he doesn't take action, others will just watch. But once he does, Kelly naturally won't stand idly by and will directly raise his hand to suppress him.

At the same time, Kias also learned the reason why they were trapped.

It wasn't that Milana didn't know; on the contrary, she knew everything, but she pretended not to, wanting them to be trapped as well.

However, Milana made a move, but Kelly had already taken her away, and the drama ended.

Having witnessed the whole thing, Celia was still not satisfied and left with Benovia.

Emilia came out with her and called out to Celia.

“Celia…”

Celia turned around and asked politely, "Hello, Your Highness Emilia, is there anything I can help you with?"

Emilia hesitated for a moment, then said, "I...can I go explore the ruins with you?"

Before Celia could speak, Benovia interjected, "Sorry, we're full. But if you really want to join us, you can come and beg Celia every day, and I can make room for you."

Celia: "?"

What, am I part of your sisterhood play?
However, Benovia was just joking. The Saintess Squad's exploration was just a holiday trial. They had already exceeded expectations in conquering the second stage of the trial.

Having received the coordinates from the goddess of fate, there's really no need to explore this ruin any further.

However, after discussing it, Benovia and the others decided to follow what Celia had said and try to clear the stage as well. Of course, they each led their own teammates and successfully cleared the second stage.

Afterwards, since it was still early, Professor Katherine consulted with everyone and decided to let them continue exploring to see what they would get after completing the third phase of the strategy.

The third phase is like an expansion of the second phase. Everything in the giant city becomes richer, and the monsters that attack at any time and the three horses on the sea are removed, shifting the focus of exploration to the city.

During her exploration, Celia gradually discovers that this ruin cannot be completely conquered and she cannot become its master.

Or rather, to gain complete control of the ruins, one needs to obtain authorization from the goddess of fate.

Relics created by the gods are different from ordinary relics.

However, although it is beyond our control, the third stage offers many rich challenges and rewards. Many of these rewards are ancient materials or data, which are very valuable archaeological tools. There are also some interesting technologies that are worth referencing.

Therefore, the subsequent exploration task became to search for as much ancient information as possible.

Unfortunately, besides the Giant City, there are other areas in the ruins, and Celia and her companions cannot go to other areas to search for items, so they can only let the later expedition teams explore them slowly.

Time passed quietly.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, the Saintess Squad brought out more than ten kinds of ancient relics from the ruins. As a reward, they received a lot of gold coins and various materials and items suitable for the fourth tier from the Holy Court.

For example, Celia asked for some materials that could increase the success rate of scroll drawing, while Anko asked for some strange high-level materials, etc.

Their trial had come to an end. On the last day, Katherine summoned them together. Principal Black came over to say a few words to them, and after learning about the trial, he announced that the trial was over and the holiday had officially begun.

The Saintess Squad returned to the school, had a farewell dinner in Shining City, and then went home.

Instead of rushing to the coordinates given to her by the goddess of fate, Celia chose to return to Star Ash and stay there for a while.

During this time, she determined the location of the coordinates provided by the goddess of fate through comparison.

"It's actually within the territory of the Orc Empire."

Celia gazed into the distant distance.

The Orc Empire and the Ishtar Empire do not border each other. To get there, one must either go through the territory of the Elves or the Northern Alliance, or cross the Protoss Forbidden Lands.

But that's not the problem.

The problem is that the Orc Empire is too close to the Kingdom of Phoenix.

According to Melina, the Kingdom of Phoenix has taken notice of her, and if she goes to the Orc Empire at this time, no one knows if the Kingdom of Phoenix will send someone to capture her.

Although with Ross around, they wouldn't be easily caught under normal circumstances, but...

Celia thought Ross would let her be captured and taken to the Kingdom of Phoenix to watch her have her fun, just like he had deliberately led Benovia to run into Emilia before.

Having spent so much time together, Celia already knew Ross's personality well; when there was danger, Ross was her biggest support.

But when there's no danger... Ross is the biggest danger.

Celia fell into deep thought.

Or should we not go for now?
Ross raised his hand and gave her a flick on the forehead. "Are you making up stories about me in your mind again?"

"Hehe, not at all! Celia only has praise for Mr. Ross in her heart!" Celia rubbed her forehead and winked playfully.

“You’re right. It’s indeed dangerous for you to go to the Orc Empire now. I suggest you try to break through to the fifth rank first.”

"Fifth tier..." Celia tried to sense the divine realm but didn't get any response. "This is a bit difficult. Forget about the holidays, it might not even be possible after the entire fourth grade..."

"That's generally true, but you have to believe in yourself." Ross smiled slightly. "Build a solid foundation in the fourth tier. If the divine realm doesn't send a call for the ascension trial before June, then go to the Orc Empire. Perhaps, the guidance of the Goddess of Fate will inspire you and allow you to break through directly?"

Celia nodded: "Okay, let's rest for a while then!"

“It’s spiritual practice,” Ross corrected.

Celia's face fell: "Alright, training."

Celia's journey of suffering begins once again.

Her gold coins slowly transformed into a part of her body, gradually increasing the refinement of her magic, the intensity of her output, and the degree to which she could draw upon external magic.

The upgrade requirements for the fourth tier are many times higher than those for the third tier. Fortunately, when Celia helped the elven cities, those cities gave her some gold coins, which was enough to support her extravagant spending.

Nevertheless, many materials are not available locally and require frequent trips to other places to purchase them.

As a result, Celia's smile vanished completely.

Can't laugh at all.

After a month of training, one day, Celia finished her training and looked at her small treasury, which was now mostly empty. She looked at Ross and said seriously, "Lord Ross, I think training should be done step by step. Blindly using external aids will only lead to greater dependence on them, which is not good for the future."

Ross smiled slightly: "That's just your opinion. You may not know that many of my subordinates were recruited by me very late in life, and they basically had no childhood."

"No childhood?" Celia tilted her head, not understanding what she meant.

"To give an analogy, they haven't experienced the hardships of cultivation. With my guidance, their ranks have risen rapidly, and they reached the sixth rank in no time."

"How long?"

“It’s a blink of an eye for me.” Ross thought for a moment, then added, “But according to the description, it should be a few years, faster than you.”

"A sixth-tier being cultivated... does it really have a future?"

"Of course! After advancing, I can continue to feed the dog food... cough, I mean, feed the materials. As for other attributes, such as spells and mana concentration, they are basically the best. I only lack a little combat experience. Would you like to experience that feeling?"

Celia immediately shook her head.

She couldn't imagine that feeling, but the common sense she had developed over the years made her reject Ross's offer.

Ross smiled and didn't press the issue.

There was no way to force it; he couldn't just feed Celia experience cards or anything like that to help her level up quickly. He could only rely on his memory and use materials to boost her basic attributes.

Rose was somewhat disappointed that he didn't bring the data panel with him.

However, since you inherit max-level attributes when you transmigrate, it doesn't matter if you don't have a character panel. Compared to slowly leveling up with a character panel, starting at max level is more cost-effective.

"You've spent several thousand gold coins this month, and your progress has been quite good. Let's give you a few days off before school starts."

A long-lost smile reappeared on Celia's face.

"Long live the Emperor! (ˊωˋ*)"

(End of this chapter)