You are all my wings!

"Oh, you're quite capable, aren't you? You even managed to capture and subdue Machiru, who's known as the Cursed Poison Woman, and sign a magical contract with her?"

Britta's lips curled into a half-smile.

"It was mainly an accident. After she activated her divine power magic, she was in poor condition, which gave me the opportunity."

"What exactly did you do to her?"

Why does it feel like I'm being interrogated about whether the third party is involved in a relationship?

Lyon is having a headache, and Britta is not easy to deal with either. Her favorability rating is only 66%, how come she is more troubled by this kind of problem than Iris, who has 90% favorability?

“It would be a waste of time to describe the details. I can only say that I have never done anything against my conscience, morality, or law.”

Lyon was convinced that what he was saying was true.

After all, the other party is an artificial demon, and what I did did not violate morality or law.

Britta gazed at Lyon for a long time, then slowly said:

"Your eyes are very frank. Well, I was overthinking it."

"May I ask, Your Majesty, what are you concerned about?"

"No, it's nothing. I'll wait for your departure signal."

Britta turned and left.

Leon shrugged; judging from her expression, she would continue to pursue the matter of Maggie Lu.

Sigh, being handsome is a real pain.

He continued his magical training.

The focus this time, of course, is the application of ice reduction magic.

Splash!

He raised his hand and opened his palm, revealing a semi-transparent water defense shield in front of him. It looked like a giant spherical bubble, seemingly quite weak, giving the impression that it would burst at the slightest touch.

Immediately afterwards, Leon thrust out with his other hand, and a fireball condensed, shooting rapidly toward the water-based slowing shield.

It wasn't a high-speed fireball, but a regular fireball with increased mana consumption.

The fireball in front slowed down abruptly before hitting the shield. It was delayed for 2 seconds and its speed was reduced by half before it crashed into the shield.

puff.

With a soft, muffled thud, the fragile defensive shield remained unchanged, without even a ripple.

"Not bad, it's basically stable now, we can try out the defensive effect of the pseudo-intermediate magic."

Lyon observed for a moment and nodded slightly.

After this period of training, I can now use the water-based slowing and defensive spell instantly, with remarkable results.

This is also because he has a high level of mastery over the four basic magic systems, making it easy for him to transfer his skill level between them.

If you combine intermediate-level magic with speed-up or speed-down magic, the difficulty increases significantly.

He continued exercising.

Once you've mastered it, you can temporarily put aside speed-up and speed-down spells and start focusing on mastering other intermediate spells.

As for advanced magic, he would have to buy a spellbook or find a master to teach him.

In this regard, the court magicians he had previously joined could come in handy.

……

Another day has passed.

In front of a wide plain on the 41st floor, a team of nearly a hundred people was stationed. A campfire surrounded the area, forming a temporary encampment. The area was bustling with noise, and wounded people were occasionally sent to the rear tents.

At the very center of the group was a large circular tent, where a group of powerful superhumans were gathered. They were dressed in uniform dark gray warrior uniforms, some carrying knives and others swords. Their limbs were thick and strong, their feet were wearing silver combat boots, and their hands were wearing black leather gloves. Each of them exuded an awe-inspiring presence.

At the center of this group of powerful and extraordinary individuals stood a tall woman, dressed in a light blue, close-fitting military uniform and wearing a slanted cap, like stars surrounding her.

The woman was tall with long legs, a full bust, and remarkably delicate and graceful features. She had light eyebrows like crescent moons, large, round eyes, bright red, glassy pupils like rubies, a straight nose, lips that looked like a thin line when slightly pursed, and fair skin that shimmered with a subtle glow, all of which contrasted sharply with her tall stature.

But upon closer inspection, one can discover that this person exudes a tangible heroic aura that automatically and unconsciously attracts the attention of those around him, which is quite remarkable.

It was none other than the kingdom's second princess, Ophimasso von Horshah.

She rubbed her slightly furrowed brow and said:

"Besides the fact that powerful Tier 5 monsters have gathered at the entrance to the 41st floor, is there any other bad news?"

"Your Highness, there's one more thing. The powerful sixth-tier monster that caused the collapse of the 40th floor, the Earth Bear, has also appeared on the 41st floor and is fighting with the floor master of the 41st floor, the Sky-Splitting Eagle. This has caused the previously cleared path to collapse, so we can only consider taking a detour now."

“Your Highness, in addition, fifth-tier monsters have begun to flow upwards from the 40th floor, reaching areas above the 30th floor.”

As a series of messages arrived, Ophimosa's fair brows furrowed even more.

Bad news keeps coming one after another.

Four days ago, news of the monster uprising quickly reached the surface. Upon receiving the news, Ophimaso immediately organized a team to suppress the monster uprising.

Once a monster uprising occurs, it is difficult for it to subside naturally.

During this period, adventurers who venture deeper into areas below the 40th floor will face a significantly increased risk of life and death.

Moreover, once the monster uprising exceeds a certain level, it may even cause a backlash to the upper levels.

At that time, a large number of powerful monsters will overflow the ground, causing widespread deaths among shallow-level adventurers, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the safety of the capital city will be threatened.

Therefore, to suppress the monsters, speed is essential!

But things became difficult after Ophimasso led the team quickly into the 41st floor.

The variety of fifth-tier and even sixth-tier monsters gathered here far exceeded expectations!

"Logically, experts should be organized to clear out areas below the 40th floor regularly, so how come so many fifth-tier monsters are still gathering here? What's causing the riot?"

"Your Highness, according to the rumors we've gathered, it's said to be related to internal strife within the Holy See. Some members of the Holy See have used divine magic, which led to the riot!"

The Vatican, again the Vatican?

A surge of anger rose in Ophimasso's heart. These so-called believers in God had no regard for the safety of other ordinary humans and were always causing trouble. In the end, they were the ones who had to clean up the mess for the Church.

Theocracy should be destroyed!

However, since the problem originated with them, perhaps it's not unreasonable to find a solution by addressing it directly with them.

The key question is, where are the Vatican's people right now?

Ophimasso fell into thought.

"Your Highness, a group claiming to be from the Long Spear Adventurers' Guild requests an audience, saying they have important news to report."

Just then, a sound came from outside the tent.

"The Long Spear Adventurer Group? They're on the 41st floor too? I need to prioritize monster suppression right now... Wait, did they say what kind of reward they were referring to?"

"They were talking about something related to the saintess."

"Please come in quickly!"

Chapter 125 You! Go and invite the Holy Maiden over!

Reint cautiously entered the outer perimeter of the princess's camp. A group of powerful figures suddenly turned their gazes toward him, and the oppressive feeling that arose in an instant almost made him kneel down.

His mindset was originally quite normal.

But once you arrive here, you see third and fourth-tier experts everywhere, fifth-tier experts appear from time to time, and you can even catch a glimpse of sixth-tier experts occasionally.

The pressure emanating from this group of powerful individuals, whether consciously or unconsciously, almost made him feel like he was facing a bunch of powerful monsters.

"These people are so strong; they all seem to be seasoned veterans."

John, who had already considered himself his underling, whispered to Reiner.

"After all, she is a princess. Although we were fortunate enough to see her in an informal setting last time, it was just luck. I estimate that if we want to see her again in the future, we will have to overcome the pressure from these powerful figures."

As a seasoned Tier 5 warrior, Ophimaso is a highly skilled commander who once led the Dragon Slaying Campaign and has been active in the capital of Horshah for many years.

Its fame is comparable to that of some low-profile legends.

As a result, the group of trusted confidants she gathered and cultivated were generally skilled at the fourth or fifth rank, and there were even a few near-legendary sixth-rank individuals who were captivated by her charm and willing to accept her command.

“Brother Rente, it seems that we made the right choice to get close to Her Highness the Princess. Compared to the Saintess who only has a few ordinary people around her, Her Highness the Princess is surrounded by many talented people and experts.”

The two spoke in hushed tones and were gradually led into the largest circular tent in the center.

The fourth-tier assassin Hoshir and the third-tier spellcaster Sally standing beside the two were also stunned and dared not utter a word.

Compared to the immense power surrounding the princess, their adventure group was nothing!

These words flowed through the minds of several people simultaneously.

Of the group, only Qiercha remained calm and silent.

Upon entering the tent, an even stronger aura suddenly emanated from them, almost causing them to kneel down.

"They are all great adventurers of my kingdom, who have made many contributions to the country. There is no need for such formalities."

Ophimasso wasn't surprised by their demeanor.

"I heard you have something important to report, is that right?"

Reint finally snapped out of his daze, recovering from the terrifying aura of the group of powerful figures. He took a deep breath and said:

"Yes, Your Highness, according to the mission we received last time..."

He was, after all, a fourth-tier cultivator with some strength, and quickly regained his composure, explaining in detail the events surrounding Saintess Britta.

Originally, he only wanted to explain that the saintess was injured by the sacred mural, but when the time came, he couldn't help but tell everything he had experienced and knew.

Strangely, Ophimasso listened to his report with considerable patience and kept asking about various details.

They even asked about the characteristics and information of each member of the Saintess team.

“Very good. The information you provided this time is quite comprehensive, and I am very satisfied. As a reward, I will provide your entire team with a suitable upgrade item. If anyone meets the upgrade requirements, they can upgrade now. If not, you can temporarily hold onto the reward and collect it from me at any time.”

The sheer magnitude and value of Orpheus's reward startled the entire group.

The group exchanged glances, and finally, Reynard couldn't help but speak:

“Your Highness, isn’t this reward too generous? Both Hoshir and I are fourth-tier…”

"Don't worry, I still have some savings."

Ophimosa smiled slightly.

As one of the people behind the Kingdom Adventurers' Guild, this is something that others might have to fight to the death to earn.

But for her, a monopolist, apart from extremely rare and difficult-to-obtain items, the upgrade items for the first five tiers are not a significant cost.

On the contrary, being able to use these skills to improve the abilities of one's subordinates is a win-win situation.

They might use the rewarded coins to spend or have fun.

However, the reward items can only be used for upgrading.

As for selling it, you're kidding, the Adventurers' Guild belongs to her.

"This is good news regarding the Saintess, Renette. I will have a few people assist you later. You all rest today. Tomorrow, go and invite Saintess Britta over. Tell her I have something to discuss with her. Of course, it would be best if her team came along as well."

what?

Renette and John exchanged glances, a vague sense of fear creeping into their hearts, wondering why things had suddenly turned out this way.

……

At the same time.

Outside the valley where the sacred murals and the false tree of wisdom are located.

Lyon looked around at everyone and said:

"I've already explained the specific battle strategy again. Do you still have any questions?"

Bovary immediately responded: "Your Excellency, I have made all the necessary preparations!"

"Iris, you are the key to this battle. Have you adapted to Machiru's wand?"