You've found the Gusha-hime Knight, so put your hair up in a bun!

When Cecilia appeared, the protests immediately fell silent, and all eyes turned to the two of them.

"Ah... Lady Cecilia, you've finally appeared..."

Cecilia's holiness and purity captivated the protesters, and their fanatical fervor surged again, prompting them to cry out urgently, "Lady Cecilia, please leave this despicable person and return to being the Holy Lily!"

"Yes, yes! Don't be afraid, we have so many people, even the Wells family can't easily make a move!"

……

The words of advice were endless, but Cecilia's gaze toward these "followers" gradually turned to disappointment.

The change in their eyes was very clear to them, and the excitement in their hearts gradually subsided.

Why did you make that face?

A follower asked, his lips trembling with fear.

Cecilia opened her mouth, then closed it again, shaking her head wearily and helplessly.

If I had to describe Cecilia's current state of mind in one sentence, it would be—what canned food, I mean?

These followers were mostly young noblemen who may have wealth, talent, good looks, and other qualities that ordinary people do not possess, but their stupidity had penetrated to the bone and was exhausting.

Cecilia didn't even need to guess; these people must have secretly gathered a group of others who also wanted to do the same foolish thing and caused trouble at the Wells family's doorstep.

They probably thought that as long as he agreed to leave Shiloh, they would have a leader of the [Erosion Rank], and they wouldn't be afraid of the Wells family holding them accountable.

Putting all that aside, the fact that they believed that they could resist the power of the Wells family simply by gathering everyone's strength—could things get any more illogical?

Cecilia rubbed her temples, her fists clenching and unclenching repeatedly. She was at her wit's end with these people who were so stupid she couldn't tell if they were genuine or just plain stupid.

Can I fight them?

Cecilia could no longer bear it. The long-suppressed anger in her chest was burning away her reason, causing a flash of crimson light to appear in her blue eyes.

Silo shook his head, took Cecilia's hand, and whispered, "No rush, I guess they haven't finished revealing their purpose yet... Besides, people shouldn't be that stupid, at least not everyone should be like that."

Cecilia understood the implication in Shiloh's words. She believed that this group of people were being manipulated by one or more individuals who wanted to use them to achieve a certain goal.

"You despicable scoundrel! Let go of my filthy hands!!"

Those who saw Shiro getting close to Cecilia instantly flew into a rage, as if their goddess had been violated, their faces showing expressions of utter despair.

Upon hearing this, Shiloh scoffed, pulled Cecilia into his arms, pointed disdainfully at the crowd, and laughed and cursed, "Cecilia and I are in love and are each other's lovers. What right do you ugly freaks have to object?"

Her arrogant attitude provoked the crowd, but they knew that taking another step would invite an attack from the Wells family's guards, so they cautiously maintained their distance. However, their faces still showed resentment as they pointed their anger at Cecilia, shouting, "Lady Cecilia, haven't you woken up yet?! Stop falling into depravity! Are you still the 'Holy Lily' who once protected the empire?!"

"……grass."

Upon hearing this, Cecilia, who was resting on Shiloh's shoulder, suddenly tightened her slender fingers. She couldn't hold back any longer after hearing such idiotic talk. Turning her head, she glared angrily at the crowd and shouted, "Enough! How long are you going to keep this up?!"

"Honor or status! The glory I earned on the battlefield, what do you mean it's gone because of Shiro?! My solid achievements, are they really going to be erased in your eyes because of these absurd reasons?! Who said that Cecilia, the Holy Lily, can't fall in love and find her own happiness?!"

Cecilia was so angry she gritted her teeth. If Shilo hadn't been holding her back, it wouldn't be surprising if she had rushed up and unleashed her domain.

Just like now, Xiluo is constantly circulating Yin and Yang energies with her, channeling the anger in her heart.

Stunned by Cecilia's three consecutive questions, everyone stared at her stiffly, the fervor in their eyes rapidly fading.

Although Cecilia had expressed her love for Shiloh more than once, the beliefs of these fanatics still crumbled when they witnessed it firsthand.

Thus, the once devout and fervent adoration began to transform into a surging and insane hatred.

"Witch! You are no longer the pure and innocent Cecilia you once were! You are a witch!!"

Chapter 182 Just Beat Them All Up (Part 2)

The former adoration and fervor have suddenly turned into a hideous malice, which is now evident on everyone's face.

At this moment, it was as if the person standing in front of them was not the Holy Knight Cecilia, but something else that looked the same as her, but was a demon in disguise.

They roared and cursed.

"You think you can fool anyone?! You only advanced to the [Erosion Realm] level because you accepted the power of the tyrannical evil god, didn't you?!"

A nobleman pointed at Cecilia and roared angrily.

Rather than being defenders of some dark truth, the words spoken by these people sound more like venting their anger and cursing.

As Shiloh held Cecilia's hand, he suddenly realized something.

"So that's how it is... This is your fate."

Shiloh murmured to himself, turning his gaze to Cecilia, lost in thought.

After advancing to the [Erosion Rank], Cecilia was unable to fully control her abilities, which is an extremely rare occurrence in history.

However, after the God of Light warned Shiloh that day, a series of events that occurred in that short period of time made Shiloh understand the current situation.

Logically speaking, advancing to the [Stage of Eclipse] signifies a kind of "perfection," but Cecilia's breakthrough was due not only to her daily diligent accumulation but also, and perhaps more importantly, to the results of her dual cultivation with Shilo.

The already thin barrier of hierarchy, after being eroded by the Yin and Yang energies several times, will inevitably one day become uncontrollable.

However, the consequences of this are also obvious. For someone like Cecilia, who is destined for greatness, her destiny did not reach its full potential when she broke through the [Stage of Eclipse]. As a result, her abilities were restricted, and various problems caused by her destiny followed.

In situations like these, it's up to Cecilia to figure things out on her own.

Cecilia.

Cecilia's soft call made her instinctively look into his dark eyes.

"Listen to your heart, and it will tell you what to do... And I will always be by your side."

Shiloh's voice was soft and deep, carrying a reassuring sense of drowsiness that instantly calmed Cecilia's agitated heart, and a thoughtful look appeared in her blue eyes.

Looking at the "followers" below the stage who were shouting and cursing, Cecilia was silent for a moment. When she raised her head again, her aura suddenly changed!

Whoosh—!

A dazzling, sacred golden light cascaded down upon Cecilia's head like an inverted river, illuminating the two people holding hands, making them appear as if they were divine messengers descended from heaven, pure and noble.

Shocked by the holy light, the shouters fell silent.

Such a profound sense of holiness silently reveals the favor and grace of the God of Light, which is more weighty than any verbal explanation.

Cecilia slowly swept her gaze across the crowd, her calm voice emanating from her lips: "I, Cecilia, have been burdened with a mission since birth—to protect the Empire and the human realm. Over the past few years, I don't know how many life-or-death battles I've experienced on the front lines, or how many lives I've protected. I am proud of this, and I believe I am worthy of the honor of the [Holy Lily]."

"I don't know what your mindset is in coming here to do some nonsensical and foolish things. But I think you seem to have some cognitive biases."

Cecilia took a deep breath, pointed ahead, and said, "You seem to think that my honor exists because of your support, and that without your support, I am nothing?"

After saying that, Cecilia paused, feeling that no one could be so ignorant, but the feedback from the Holy Light regarding the other person's emotions told her that many people really thought that way.

"Isn't that right?! If we hadn't been promoting you in the capital, who would know who you, Cecilia, are?! Who would know about this 'Holy Lily'?!"

As expected, Cecilia's nonchalant "arrogance" angered those who shared this view, and they rebuked her loudly with flushed faces.

puff

As soon as the person finished speaking, a sudden, suppressed laugh rang out. Xi Luo covered her mouth, struggling to hold back her laughter, and kept shrugging her shoulders.

"why are you laughing?!"

The man's face flushed even redder with anger. Although he didn't think he had done anything wrong, the feeling of being treated like a fool or a clown stung his heart.

Shiloh waved his hand, clearly finding it difficult to maintain his composure, and gestured for Cecilia to continue.

Cecilia was equally speechless. After sighing, she looked at the man with pity, as if he were someone with mental instability, and said, "First of all, I was once a soldier in a knightly order. A soldier's honor is earned by killing enemies on the battlefield, and has nothing to do with your propaganda."

"Secondly, your so-called publicity and reputation mean nothing to me. As a knight, my duty is to protect my country, which is a responsibility I have always fulfilled and have never betrayed... So, can you please stop making a scene for yourselves?"

"To put it bluntly, you guys have never meant anything to me from the very beginning. Of course, you've certainly opened my eyes today; I never imagined there would be such self-pitying people in this world."

Despite her best efforts to restrain herself, Cecilia's personality was still influenced by the field, and she would never normally utter such sarcastic words.

Of course, the effect was obvious.

The people, who had been like tragic heroes betrayed, felt a lump in their throats after being mocked by Cecilia.

Cecilia's words were like cutting off the fuel supply, removing the very foundation upon which their unreasonable behavior was based, making their actions appear as ridiculous and laughable as clowns.

pop-

The sound of hands clasped together rang out. After releasing Cecilia's hand, Shilo clapped it, making a crisp sound that attracted everyone's attention.

"Alright~ I've made myself clear enough... Now, let's move on to the next step~"

Although Shiloh wore a smile, to others, that smile exuded a chilling aura.

A nobleman hidden in the crowd frowned, sensing something was wrong, and tried to sneak away by blending into the crowd.

But just as he reached the edge of the crowd, a loud "bang" was heard.

"Holy crap, what is this?!"

The nobleman, wearing a floral hat, gasped as he unexpectedly crashed into an invisible, transparent wall. He clutched his sore nose and muttered a curse under his breath.

The strange noises drew the attention of the crowd, and then they were horrified to discover that a sealed barrier of magic had somehow surrounded them.

"Siro, did you do this? What are you trying to do?!"

The eerie smile on Xi Luo's face was explained at this moment, and a chill rose in everyone's hearts. They looked at each other with suspicion and questioned him.

Shiloh didn't answer directly. He patted Cecilia's hand behind her back, then gently lifted his feet, a graceful smile on his face, and began to stretch the muscles in his fists.

Kerala —

"Gathering at my doorstep and causing trouble early in the morning, and yet your parents haven't caught you and taken you home, you must have made some arrangements along the way to delay the spread of information, right?"

As Shiloh approached, each step he took suddenly gained more power, and one could even feel the earth tremble when he landed.

He clenched his fist, the veins on the back of his hand bulging, and the muscles of his entire arm slowly swelled up, making his shirt look very full. Through the fabric that was pulled apart from the buttons in front of him, you could see Shiloh's strong and well-defined chest and abdominal muscles.

call--

Thick, scorching white steam rapidly spread from the corners of Xi Luo's mouth backward, and a flash of scarlet light appeared in his calm, dark eyes as he looked at the crowd opposite him.

Just one glance was enough to make many people fall to the ground with a thud.

At this moment, Xi Luo was like a savage beast that had taken hunting stance, baring its bloodthirsty fangs!

"Damn it! We absolutely can't let him get any closer!"

The murderous aura emanating from Shiloh was so terrifying that the nobleman in the floral hat suddenly realized that this madman might actually be serious!

Unlike the fools he swayed, the nobleman in the top hat knew very well that the laws of the empire were fair most of the time, but for some people, they were no different from mere decorations.

Even if the imperial law states that attacking a nobleman without any justification, even if the attacker is also a nobleman, is a serious violation that warrants the stripping of all fiefdoms and exile!

However, would this thing be suitable for the Wells family, who are practically inseparable from the royal family?

Obviously, that won't work.

Therefore, at this point, the only solution is to stop Shiloh.

Whether you get knocked down by him or knock the other person down, it's not a good outcome. Just hold on until the law enforcement team arrives!

"Heh, is it too late...?"

The deep voice of Shiloh seemed to ring in his ears, leaving the nobleman in the floral hat with a blank mind, his whole body bristling, and cold sweat pouring down his back.

Startled, he looked up and saw Xi Luo's smiling eyes, which, like the scythe of death, revealed his inner thoughts.

"Fight to survive until the law enforcement team you intercepted arrives..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xi Luo's figure vanished from the spot. Before people could even track him with their eyes, a loud "bang!" was heard beside them. Then the barrier magic trembled, and a figure with blood splattered appeared out of thin air above.

Squeak——

The nobleman who was knocked away slid slowly down the barrier due to gravity, leaving a vivid trail of blood, like a brushstroke in a painting.

Bang!Bang!Bang!

Before anyone could react, with a series of "bang bang" sounds like flintlock pistols, new figures kept appearing on the barrier, like pancakes being tossed one after another into a baking pan.

"Run! Run! Shiloh has gone mad!!"

Terrified screams rang out; they couldn't even see where Shiro was, let alone stop him.

In such a situation, where would the will to fight come from?

Unfortunately, anyone who tries to escape will only crash into the barrier magic and be dismantled by Shiloh, who will tear off all the limbs of those who try to escape to the outside world!

Puff-!

Blood splattered, mixed with howls and screams, sprinkling onto the clouds, as if in this way praying for protection from the blazing sun and the first god in the divine court.

Unfortunately, just as the God of Light despised the actions of these people, the clouds slowly moved, obscuring the brilliant sunlight and plunging the world into a gloomy grayness for the time being.