The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

"As for the Elders' Council... I don't plan to go in either."

"Let me go back to the mountains and be an ordinary person."

Clearly, the appearance of those two people, and their overwhelming strength, completely shattered Helena's pride.

Veranica comforted Helena from the side.

However, it had very little effect.

Ryan leaned against the wall and slowly said, "Before you leave the Vatican, there is one more crucial thing to take care of."

"That is, come back with me and serve as a witness to clear away the mudslinging that has been thrown at Lady Orina."

Helena clenched her fist, recalling the past of the Monster Church, where the friendly guards would greet her every day and chat about everyday things.

They all tried their best to live.

But because of those two attackers, it was lost for no reason.

The culprit behind all this was none other than Elder Trishfa.

She had to do something to honor the deceased.

After reaching a consensus,

After a quick packing, the group boarded the carriage for their return journey two hours later.

Throughout the journey, Ryan remained on high alert.

Meanwhile, a crow quietly landed on a branch by the roadside, its dark pupils fixed on the slowly moving carriage.

After a long while, it flapped its wings and flew away into the distance.

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Daniel was still searching for Helena in Lavala, but the three of them had searched the entire city without finding any clues.

Just then, the man named Ash found them.

"My master asked me to bring you a message."

"Helena has begun her return to the Holy See, accompanied by Ryan, a dual-attribute mage of the Holy See, and three other mages."

"It will take no more than a week to reach the Holy See."

After hearing this, Daniel cursed Helena in his heart, thinking she was like a rat, and at the same time, he couldn't understand how she had escaped from the city-state.

“The master said.”

"If you want to intercept us, you'd better set off now."

"However... with your current strength, I'm afraid you can't defeat Ryan."

Daniel, seething with anger: "Speak up!"

"What exactly does that guy want?!"

Ash remained calm, his tone as cold and mechanical as a machine, devoid of any emotion.

"The master wants to make a deal with you."

"He will give you strength, but in return, he will leave something in you."

"What is it?" Daniel asked warily.

"I'm sorry, you have no right to know."

Ash's answer remained as cold as ever.

"You can choose to agree or refuse."

"The choice is yours."

"As we are speaking, Ryan and his group are getting closer and closer to the Vatican. So please make a decision as soon as possible."

After saying that, Ash didn't leave, but stayed where he was, waiting for their reply.

Everything happened so suddenly.

Daniel's mind was still in turmoil, and he hesitated for a moment.

As the leader of the Westwind Chapter within the Knights of the Sun, Daniel naturally knew Ryan's strength.

A dual-attribute mage who controls fire and light, even a mage with seven circuits might not be able to defeat him.

Let alone myself.

The man in black robes was clearly determined to continue getting involved in this mess, and it was unclear whether he was wary of Ryan or had something else on his mind.

In short, right now, the only thing I can do is to take care of myself.

Daniel weighed the pros and cons.

If he agrees, he will not only gain power to defeat Ryan, but also receive Trishfa's reward.

Then, he will finally be able to embrace those forest beauties of the Kingdom of Gmarui.

He had been craving it for far too long.

But what if this price, what Ash said about what would remain on him, is too heavy, or even threatens his life?

Even if I manage to complete the mission, I probably won't live to enjoy the company of a beautiful woman.

Daniel hesitated, unable to make a decision.

However, unlike Daniel, the other two vice commanders began to speak out against it.

"Commander, don't believe them!"

"We'll do it ourselves!"

Ash looked at them coldly: "So, this is your decision?"

After thinking about it for a long time, Daniel finally nodded.

"We... need strength."

Upon hearing this answer, the two deputy commanders stared wide-eyed in bewilderment.

Ash, on the other hand, finally smiled.

This is how Daniel sees it.

After accepting the power and slaying Helena, one will reap countless rewards, and the only price to pay is the power itself.

However, if he does not accept the power and cannot defeat Ryan, then even if he returns to the Holy See alive, all that awaits him is Elder Trishfa's accusations.

Being dismissed from his post as regimental commander is a minor matter; what if he loses his life...

Both sides carry risks.

Given this, Daniel decided to take a gamble.

Chapter 206 The Pursuer

Daniel stared in bewilderment as he watched the mysterious writing on his wrist gradually fade and eventually disappear completely.

He stretched his body and tried to activate the magic a few times, but found that his body was not abnormal.

Not only did the terrifying thing he had imagined not happen, but his mental state was actually much better than before.

Is this... what that man in black robes wanted to leave for me?

Overall, it didn't feel as scary as I had imagined.

After confirming that he was unharmed, Daniel looked at Ash.

"Since the items have already been left behind..."

"Then, what about power?"

Ash glanced at the two vice-captains beside Daniel with a blank expression, then looked at Daniel himself.

"Hold their hands, and strength will naturally gather around you."

Daniel was a little confused, and the two vice commanders looked even more puzzled.

What exactly does this man mean?

Can you gain strength by holding their hands?

hehe......

I knew he wasn't a normal person because I saw them walking without eating or drinking.

Looking back now, it seems he might still have some serious mental issues.

"Come on, stretch out your hands."

The two deputy commanders stared wide-eyed: "Commander, are you really going to do this?"

"Yes."

"Stop arguing, time is of the essence, hurry up."

Despite their helplessness, the two deputy commanders still extended their hands.

Then, Daniel shook hands with him.

Even though holding hands with a man always feels a little strange.

But before they could fully appreciate it, a terrifying suction force came from Daniel's palm, instantly absorbing all the magic power in their bodies!

With their magic drained, both vice-captains knelt helplessly on the ground, their expressions filled with agony.

He wanted to scream, but he couldn't make a sound at all; he could only kneel on the ground, trembling.

As the magic power dwindled, this suction force began to absorb their lives instead.

At the same time, Daniel also felt a powerful magical force flowing into his body from his palm!

Daniel stared at them in disbelief. How could such a thing be!

Daniel wanted to let go, because if he kept sucking like that, the two vice-captains would die!

They've already rolled their eyes!