I, the Holy Maiden of Light, tear apart the Outer Gods.

The door was pushed open, making a series of creaking sounds, clearly because it hadn't been used for a long time and the hinges were getting stuck.

Ange didn't rush in, but stood at the wide-open doorway, looking into the castle.

Unfortunately, the castle was pitch black, and no matter how Ange looked, she couldn't see anything.

At this moment, Anjie felt extremely regretful, wondering why she hadn't learned any skills like night vision.

But her experience with movies and TV shows from her past life told her that rashly entering a place that was obviously problematic would definitely lead to trouble.

Even if he's the main character, what if the film or television work is actually an adult anime?

Although she was already familiar with the feel of tentacles, Ange still didn't want to get messed up in this kind of place.

What on earth is going on in your head all day?

"What? The Holy Maiden of Light is human too, why can't she think about those kinds of things? Besides, the Holy Maiden of Light is the one who loves to be corrupted the most in those doujinshi and hentai."

Anjie felt she made a good point, so she put her hands on her hips and retorted confidently.

Chapter 37, Section 100: Really? I don't believe it.

Ange tried every trick in the book to find out what was going on inside the castle, but no matter how much she tried, there was no reaction from inside the castle.

During this time, she even threw several grenades and RPGs into the gate, but apart from the echoes of the explosions, nothing happened.

"Could it be... that weak ship still has that octopus head that likes to sit on the toilet and hasn't woken up yet? It's just that the day the stars returned to their positions has arrived, and R'lyeh was stimulated by the altar and surfaced."

Ange touched her chin, but quickly dismissed her guess.

If things were really as she thought, then R'lyeh should be a deserted, dead city right now.

But Nyarlathotep asked me to come here to see someone...

Ange didn't think she could outsmart Naya.

After hesitating for a long time, Ange reluctantly walked into the castle.

If you don't enter the tiger's lair, you won the tiger.

Having made up her mind, Ange strode into the castle.

Tengtengteng—

As soon as she stepped into the castle, a series of crackling sounds of flames rang out, and the candles on the walls on both sides were suddenly lit. With a faint light source, Ange was finally able to see the scene inside the castle.

This appears to be the main hall of a castle, where a huge portrait greets you. Next to the portrait are four towering, spiraling staircases that ascend directly to a high pavilion swallowed by darkness.

Fortunately, the door behind me was not closed.

Ange stared at the candles on both sides of the wall in silence for a moment, then suddenly took a step back and left the castle.

Looking up again, the candle had gone out.

Enter. The candles are lit.

Back off. The candle goes out.

Seeing its host's series of idiotic actions, the system finally couldn't help but ask, "What are you trying to do?"

"I was thinking... could I take these candles with me later?"

【? ? ? 】

"Look at this. It's been in the sea for so many years and can still automatically sense if anyone is around and then spontaneously combust. If you took this out and put it on the black market, and just slapped on something like 'Queen's Personal Use, 99% New,' you'd make a fortune!"

【…】

No, I don't remember you being a money-grubber...

Anjie rubbed her hands together and chuckled, "You don't understand. The money I make on the black market is my secret stash, which the church can't find out about. This secret stash is the starting capital for my next escape."

As she spoke, Anjie also focused her gaze on the only giant portrait in the lobby.

To Ange's surprise, the portrait did not depict some indescribable, twisted monster, but rather a very beautiful woman.

She had long golden hair, light blue eyes, and wore a pure white nun's gown; her features were gentle and her demeanor dignified.

Anyone who sees this portrait will subconsciously think of one word—Saintess.

The woman in this painting, in both appearance and attire, perfectly matches everyone's image of a "saint".

If I had to use a precise expression to describe it...

It's practically a perfect fit for XP!

However, the more Ange looked at the portrait, the stranger it seemed.

Because the woman in the portrait looks so much like me.

It's practically a quick sketch of myself when I'm trying to maintain a perfect image.

The only difference is that the woman in the painting has softer, more mature features and a larger bust.

"Castaire".

The name suddenly popped into Anjie's mind.

"System, is the woman in this portrait Caster?"

Yes, but not entirely.

"...What do you mean?"

【you guess? 】

Anjie wisely ended the conversation.

She looked again at the four staircases next to the portrait.

Obviously, the only way to find out the answer is to go upstairs.

The castle gates were very tall, but the steps of the stairs were surprisingly normal, basically the same as those of human buildings.

As Ange walked up the stairs, the candles on the surrounding walls began to light up one by one. Facing the faint light, she walked up the towering stairs to the top of the castle.

After climbing for about ten minutes, the stairs finally came to an end.

All four staircases lead to the same hall.

This hall appears to be the highest level of the castle.

The mercury-like moonlight shone through a huge skylight, and together with the candles on the walls, it illuminated the entire hall.

Using the light, Anjie frowned and looked around the quiet hall.

A massive stone throne stands alone in the very center, bathed directly beneath the skylight.

Apart from that, there was nothing there.

Ange paused for a moment, then walked towards the throne.

I took a closer look at the throne, but found nothing.

"That's strange, there's no one here. Who does Naya want me to see?" Ange muttered to herself.

“Cthulhu…”

The abrupt low murmur was clearly audible in the silent hall.

Angie was startled and subconsciously looked in the direction from which the sound came.

Gatanottoa stood motionless at the top of a staircase, his eyes filled with adoration, chanting the same strange word over and over again.

When Ange looked at him, he finally saw the girl.

Gatanothoya was taken aback at first, then his features contorted, and he subconsciously took two steps back. "What are you doing here?"

Anjie rolled her eyes. "Who did I think I was? Turns out it's you, such a disgrace. Would you believe me if I told you I was tricked into coming here?"

Gatanothoya shook his head like a rattle-drum. "Do you think I'm an idiot? With your cunning and shameless nature, it's a miracle you don't cheat others."

“…” Ange opened her mouth, as if she wanted to explain something.

But after thinking for a long time, I still didn't know how to start the conversation.

She thought carefully about what she had done and was surprised to find that...

It seems...it seems...that's really the case.

"Fine, believe it or not." Ange was absolutely not going to admit she was shameless, so she decisively changed the subject. "This should be the R'lyeh you mentioned. By the way, didn't I dismantle the altar? How could I still summon R'lyeh?"

To Ange's surprise, Gatanothoya in front of her also shook his head.

“I don’t know what happened either. Logically speaking, the ritual shouldn’t start without offerings, let alone summon the Holy City.”

Gatanotoya explained slowly.

“I just sensed the Holy City rising from the sea, so I swam over. But as soon as I got here, I saw you here.”

After saying that, Gatanothoa seemed to remember something and suddenly sneered: "Let me tell you some bad news. Father was sealed away along with R'lyeh, and now that R'lyeh has surfaced, it means that Father has also awakened."

Even if we disregard your crime of destroying the altar, your father will not forgive you simply because of your status as the Holy Maiden of Light.

"Heh, no matter how powerful you are, you're doomed if you run into my father!"

After saying that, Gatanothoya burst into laughter.

She was nothing like the composed and unhurried person she was when we first met.

But even after he laughed for a long time, the girl opposite him didn't react at all.

Finally, with a stiff smile, he awkwardly asked, "Uh...aren't you scared?"

Anjie gave him a look that said he was an idiot. "What are you afraid of? He's just a weak ship with an octopus head who likes to sit on the toilet. Let me tell you, if the previous Holy Maiden of Light could seal him away, then I, as the current one, can do the same."

I have props. Who am I afraid of?!

"Oh? Really? I don't believe it."

Just then, a strange voice sounded from behind Anjie.

Along with that came a sense of crisis that surged from her tailbone to her brain, sending chills down her spine.