The Infinite Dragon God Cannot Find Silence

"I need to at least confirm the other party's purpose."

Erica gave a wry smile.

The girl would not run away from the power of the god-slayer. Similarly, she was kind, and having received the appropriate education, she knew that power came with responsibility.

Since he is a god-slayer, he must defend humanity against the threat of disobedient gods.

Perhaps such a duty is unnecessary for a god-slayer, or perhaps there is no force that can bind a god-slayer with such a duty, but Erica has already made up her mind.

She didn't want to become like the other two, monsters who only pursued battle, even though such a carefree life was incredibly desirable.

But that was also the kind of person I used to despise—a self-centered person who would do anything for the sake of fighting and needed the whole world to clean up their messes.

She needs shackles that can hold her back.

So even knowing the danger of their opponent this time, Erica still followed.

No, it is precisely because we know the danger she poses that we must ascertain the extent of her threat to the world.

Regardless of whether it makes sense in the face of such terrifying power, this is the responsibility she has given herself.

Chapter 221 Venus Descends

"Well?!"

"what……"

Just as Erica was thinking, two muffled groans were heard almost simultaneously.

Liliana and Yuri Mariya both covered their heads at the same time.

"what happened?"

The unexpected situation made Erica frown.

"Report: The priestesses who were searching are all experiencing physical discomfort."

On the other side, voices continued to come from the communicator.

"what happened?"

Erica looked anxiously at the two girls beside her.

Putting aside the exceptionally talented shrine maiden, Yuri Mariya, and her purpose this time, Lily, as her friend, couldn't ignore the other's unusual behavior.

"How could this be... My spiritual vision has been interfered with in some way!"

Fortunately, both of them seemed to be alright and recovered quickly. Yuri Mariya began to describe what had just happened in a garbled manner.

"Spiritual vision...interference?!"

Erica was taken aback.

This spiritual vision can be interfered with? Even a well-informed girl like her had never heard of such a thing before.

"The images that were about to appear suddenly emitted a jumble of chaotic and meaningless information, shocking us before we could react..."

Liliana quickly calmed herself down and explained the information in detail.

"Each group, how's the situation on your end?"

Erica frowned and spoke into the communicator.

However, there was no response.

"……cut."

Just as Erica was starting to get a little anxious, rhythmic and steady footsteps suddenly appeared, getting closer and closer.

"It's nice to see you again, Lady Erica."

"...So it really was you?"

Erica looked at the woman who was slowly approaching.

The other person's attire was completely different from when they last met. Her intelligent and beautiful face was covered by a semi-transparent veil, and her long, straight brown hair was hidden in a white veil.

The original suit has been replaced by a green robe with gold patterns.

"I really didn't realize you were a priest."

Erica gave a wry smile.

"I didn't make the connection at first, but after receiving the news of the Hero King, I thought I had guessed your identity, but look at you now..."

Erica shook her head as she looked at Siduri's priestly robes.

"Hidari, the winemaking goddess in Babylonian mythology, once advised the hero-king who was searching for the elixir of immortality to enjoy life. Her intention was to bring the king back to the right path of being a king, but it has also been interpreted by later generations as the first recorded appearance of the concept of 'seizing the day' in history... I thought you were that person, but now it seems that the goddess might also have the part-time job of a priestess?"

"Yes..."

Siddharth smiled gently.

"The transmission of myths is really strange. Although I did spend some time brewing wine and running a tavern after the king left, I was not a goddess. As a result, I have unknowingly evolved into this... But I do hope that the king can enjoy life more."

Erica was stunned.

Just now, she seemed to sense the weight of history and vicissitudes in the other person's eyes.

Could it be a deity or something similar?

However, Erica wasn't sure if the goddess Siduri was the Earth Mother.

"No matter who you are..."

Just then, a sudden voice pulled Erica back to reality.

"You must have some kind of relationship with that goddess, right? So, are you going to lead us to find her?"

Marquis Voban's wolf-like eyes gleamed with a sinister light as he stared intently at Siduri.

Their gazes were so sharp and aggressive, as if they would pounce on the other party at the slightest sign of non-cooperation.

If it were an ordinary person, they probably would have lost control of their bladder under such gazes.

But Siduri merely raised an eyebrow slightly.

"I am very sorry, but the King has not summoned you. Please wait here patiently."

"Oh?"

The old marquis raised an eyebrow.

What if I don't want to wait?

"Then please take your leave. I won't see you off."

"Ha ha……"

The Marquis let out a sound that sounded like a sneer, and the eerie green light in his eyes seemed about to burst forth.

"and many more!"

Just then, Erica frowned and looked at Siduri.

"You'd better think this through. Although you may have some advantages, you absolutely cannot defeat these two. Your king sent you here just to be a pawn, didn't he? For your own life, it would be better to take them with you first."

Indeed, Erica could sense a deadly threat from Siduri, but it was actually quite unclear.

A child wielding a kitchen knife can pose a life-threatening threat to an ordinary martial artist, but that doesn't mean a child carrying a knife can defeat a martial artist.

That's how Erika felt about Siduri.

She didn't know what the 'kitchen knife' the other person was holding was, but in her opinion, it was already the limit if it could barely block a god-slayer.

However, the high priest only responded to Erica's well-intentioned advice with a calm smile.

"Does Lady Erica also intend to force a breakthrough?"

"..."

Seeing that Siduri remained unmoved, Erica helplessly pursed her lips and took a few steps back.

"No, I only wish to meet and talk with your master once. I have no intention of becoming your enemy."

“In that case, Siddharth will convey it to the king.”

That depends on whether you're alive or not...

Erica sighed softly.

The Marquis could no longer wait.

"Are you done rambling? If not, that's okay too. We can talk about it later!"

As the aged yet powerful voice erupted, the Eye of Sodom, capable of salting any living thing, also struck down upon Siduri.

Almost simultaneously, the high priest's body shone with a golden glow, repelling the power of the curse.

"Oh?"

The Marquis raised an eyebrow, a sinister smile creeping across his face.

"Looks like you've got some skills after all, young man. Using you as an appetizer before that goddess is a good choice."

"Please reconsider..."

Hiduri frowned at the Marquis.

“If we attack Siduri, he will be forced to retaliate. If it comes to that, I'm afraid everything will be beyond saving for you.”

Although she felt that these people were already quite rebellious for daring to harbor hostile feelings towards the king, the king hadn't said anything, and she had no reason to break ties with them.

Even setting aside the fact that Siduri is fundamentally quite peace-loving, the High Priest would not do anything that she would consider overstepping her authority.

But the king's orders took absolute priority, and if the other party really wanted to force their way in, she could only try to stall them.

A short time would be fine, but half a day... that's impossible for the current 'Hidari'.

At that time, in order to fulfill the king's command...

The life or death of her opponent was not something a mere priestess could decide.

However, the opponent was one of the most unreasonable among the god-slayers, and the situation developed in the direction the high priest least wanted.

"You can say these things after you've resolved these matters. Wake up, my servant!"