The story of the black silk female knight

It really is Rika back.

Valensa and Fran, who rushed to the entrance of the Holy Path, immediately spotted Lika, who had just emerged from the Holy Path, talking with several other paladins.

"Hey, Valensa, you're awake? Are you alright?"

Upon seeing Valensa, Rika's eyes lit up. She ended her conversation with the paladins and came over to ask with concern.

"Sister Rika~~"

Valensa unceremoniously threw herself into Lika's arms, nuzzling and cuddling affectionately:

"Hehe... I'm fine now, I just miss you a little."

"Miss me? Humph."

Lika pinched Valensa's cheek in an annoyed tone:

"What do I, an old woman, have to think about? I think you're the one who wants the credit I've earned for you... But you can be secretly happy, my trip to headquarters this time was very successful."

"Really? Thank you so much, Rika!"

As Valensa spoke, she hugged Rika's arm again, pressing her tightly against her body and swaying back and forth.

"You're such a spoiled child..."

Lika smiled, her eyes narrowing comfortably.

"Let's go. We'll discuss the details back in my office."

"Okay." x2

Valensa and Fran nodded obediently, and then the three of them went to Lika's office together.

"Although we don't quite understand how you did it, but..."

As soon as the office door closed, before Valensa could even ask, Lika smiled and said:

"With her own body, she single-handedly killed a Star-level and four Beacon-level cultists, preventing the descent of an evil god that could have destroyed the capital of Fran... Such an achievement is legendary even in the history of this church."

So, besides instructing me to praise you properly, the saintesses and the captain also told me to find out exactly how you did it… It seems they're planning to include this in the paladin training manual.”

"Well... hehe, I guess I was just lucky."

Valensa was quite proud that she would one day become a character in a textbook.

"However, my success is probably hard to replicate."

"Oh?"

Rika raised an eyebrow, and Fran also cast a curious glance at her.

Although they had heard about what happened from Sophia and a few other girls and had some guesses, they still didn't quite understand some details and key points.

"I don't need to elaborate on patience and seizing opportunities, right? They're basically what I learned in the elite soldier department's theory class at the War Academy. Rika and Fran should be very familiar with them as well."

Valensa smiled and first took out Moonkiss, showing it to Rika and Fran:

"There are two truly important winning factors... and this sword is one of them."

"This sword... is a Noble Phantasm? You can already forge Noble Phantasms?"

Lika's eyes widened in surprise.

However, after carefully observing Moonkiss, she shook her head again:

"No... This sword looks a lot like a Noble Phantasm, but it's not a Noble Phantasm, and the source of its power isn't you, but another powerful being... When did you get this sword?"

"Hehe...that's why I said I was lucky this time."

Valensa laughed:

"Didn't I go to the Misty Mountains to investigate the strange monster activity? It was during that mission that I met a Moon-level Fairy Dragon. This sword was a gift from her, and it's proof of the bond between us."

This sword has three very useful abilities, and almost all of them are effective against spellcasters... And coincidentally, the few Abyss Spirit cultists I encountered were all spellcasters.

Therefore, even if there are Star-level experts among them, with this Moon-level sword in my hand, I am not entirely without the ability to fight back.

"A Moon-level sword... I see."

Rika observed Moon Kiss carefully for a moment, then nodded gently:

"This sword does indeed have very powerful arcane energy fluctuations. If they are all abilities that counter the caster, even a Pearl-level opponent fighting a Star-level opponent could have a chance to succeed in a sneak attack."

"And the fact that all cult members are spellcasters is actually quite normal."

Fran chimed in from the side:

"Because they often have to preach and preside over sacrifices, these things are obviously not suitable for warriors to do. Therefore, many masters and core members of cults are spellcasters of arcane arts."

"Is such that."

Rika agreed with Fran's words, and then smiled slightly:

"I heard from those girls that there was originally a lighthouse-level warrior in this cult, but they executed him themselves? You can only say that they really courted death this time."

"Hmm...we know about this sword, but with just this sword, you should have a very difficult time defeating those five Abyss Spirit Society cultists...What's the other important reason?"

"Of course, it's my evil god bloodline."

Valensa shrugged, then remained silent for a moment, her expression very serious:

"If I'm not mistaken, this cult called the Abyss Spirit Society should be the same cult that summoned my mother back then, right?"

"This..." x2

Lika and Fran exchanged a glance and nodded slightly:

"Well, there's no need to hide this from you now... That's right, it was the Abyss Spirit Society that summoned Miss Trelica back then."

"As I thought... In that case, the voice of Elena that I seemed to hear before I fainted was probably not a hallucination."

Valensa took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement, and answered the question first:

"Actually, I had a vague idea about this when I was fighting that Star-level Guardian... The secret technique he used was obviously very powerful, and normally it would have been enough to kill me instantly, but it only injured me."

The evil magic he uses seems to share the same origin as my evil god power.

"Using the power of an evil god to attack the daughter of an evil god, so it's not very effective? Hmm..."

Lika hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly:

"Indeed, your success this time was largely due to good luck, and it seems that no one else can replicate your success... As a result, it seems unlikely that you will be included in textbooks."

"It doesn't matter if I don't get in. I've always been indifferent to fame and don't care about these things."

Valensa smiled modestly, her eyes filled with regret, then took several deep breaths, forcing herself to remain calm, and asked:

"Since we've brought up the Abyss Spirit Society, Sister Rika, could you tell me more about this cult? What happened to my parents and Elena four years ago? Was it related to the Abyss Spirit Society?"

"...So this is still what you care about most."

Lika smiled helplessly, not at all surprised.

However, she didn't answer directly, but instead slightly raised the corners of her mouth:

"Actually, even if you hadn't asked me, it would have been time for you to know the truth. One of the rewards the church headquarters gave you this time was granting you the official authority and privileges of an Inner Temple Knight. Those sealed secrets are no longer secrets to you."

Chapter 7 The Ultimate Dream of the Working Class

"Huh? I'm going to become a full-fledged Inner Templar Knight?"

Valensa blinked, quite surprised.

Then he deliberately grinned mischievously.

"Does that mean... Sister Rika and Fran, you two now have to obey my orders, and you have to do whatever I tell you to do... Ouch."

"You haven't even officially taken office yet, and you're already thinking about bullying your subordinates?"

Lika withdrew her hand from Valensa's head and said irritably:

"I'm warning you, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're in a higher position than me. Be careful, or I might tell Her Majesty the Goddess on you during my prayers! And Her Majesty the Goddess will punish you severely!"

Moreover, you've only obtained the authority and privileges of an Inner Templar Knight; if you want to command me, you'll probably have to wait another two years.

"Woo-coo".

Valensa touched the spot where she had been hit, looking aggrieved.

"Didn't you say I had official authority, Sister Rika? Why can't I command you?"

"It's just intelligence clearance."

Lika laughed:

"Have you forgotten what I told you before? To become an Inner Templar Knight, you need to meet three conditions."

First, it's an internal recommendation; second, it's due to certain merits; and third, it's at least Star-level strength.

Needless to say, your ancestors were all inner temple knights and they did a very good job... Unless you voluntarily give up your right of succession, the church will not consider letting someone else succeed you as the inner temple knight of Farron.

As for your achievements, you've participated in many major operations this year, especially your recent accomplishments, which are truly amazing and on par with those of elite paladins with years of experience.

My main purpose in returning to the Divine Continent is to report to headquarters that you have already made enough contributions. Now, once you break through to the Star Glory level, you can officially take office.

To acknowledge and reward your contributions, the Holy Maidens and the Captain have decided, after discussion, to promote you to a permanent position ahead of schedule.

From this moment forward, you will officially enjoy the benefits and privileges of an Inner Templar Knight, possess corresponding intelligence privileges, and be able to view secrets that even I am not authorized to access.

But you're still a bit weak... To ensure your safety and allow you to focus on your cultivation, I will temporarily take over your duties until you officially break through to the Star Glory realm.

"So this is ah……"

Valensa's eyes sparkled, her deep blue pupils filled with joy.

Having intelligence privileges and benefits, yet not having to work?

This is amazing! It's practically the ultimate dream of a working-class person in their past life!

Can I continue like this after I officially take the position? Can I delegate all the work to Sister Lika and just spend my days drinking tea, chatting, and playing with the little bats in the office?

"What are you dreaming about!"

Lika seemed to have seen through Valensa's plan and gave her another tap, sounding annoyed.

"Let's get this straight, once you officially take office, you're not allowed to slack off! You have to work hard! Fran and I will both keep a close eye on you, hmph!"

"Goo... I know."

Although she hadn't given up on the idea of ​​slacking off at work in the future, Valensa quickly put on a docile act and agreed.

Then she quickly changed the subject, taking out the small golden stick:

"Is my intelligence clearance unlocked now?"

"Ah."

Lika smiled and nodded:

"Your intelligence privileges were unlocked when the Saintesses' meeting passed this decision."

"Great!"

Valensa excitedly waved her little fist, her heart pounding uncontrollably, like someone who hadn't spoken to a girl in years suddenly being kissed by a beautiful young woman.

She had waited far too long to learn the truth.

Lika and Fran clearly understood Valensa's feelings, and both indicated that Valensa could sit on the sofa and watch whatever she wanted to watch, and then the three of them could talk about other things.

"...Thank you, Rika! Thank you, Fran! Thank you all!"

After Valensa sincerely bowed to Lika and Fran in turn to express her gratitude, she took a deep breath, sat down on the sofa in Lika's office, and placed the small golden rod between her eyebrows.

A wealth of information quickly entered Valensa's mind.

As expected, the church knew the truth.

Somewhat unexpectedly, the church's information was more extensive and detailed than expected.

It took Valensa a long time, until Rika and Fran had drunk three pots of tea and eaten two plates of pastries, before she finally finished reading and sorting out the relevant information.

It all started with the Yuanling Society, a cult.

The exact date of the founding of this cult is unknown, but conservatively estimated, the Yuanling Society has existed for at least 500 years.

For centuries, the Church of the Sun has launched numerous large-scale operations against the Abyss Spirit Society in an attempt to eradicate them completely, but all have failed.