Besides Excalibur, there were two other holy auras? After seeing the figures struggling through the rain, Arthas's initial apprehension ease
Besides Excalibur, there were two other holy auras?
After seeing the figures struggling through the rain, Arthas's initial apprehension eased slightly. The holy auras confirmed they weren't modified monsters like Shirou. They seemed to be from the Vatican.
"Asia, when were the Church representatives expected to arrive?"
"Um… sometime in the next few days."
"I see… they're dedicated, coming out in this weather."
Arthas chuckled, fairly certain of their identities. They were undoubtedly from the Vatican.
"Seriously, I told you to take a taxi in this downpour! Now look at us, soaked to the bone!"
"We wished we could, but we don't have the money! We can barely afford to eat!"
Listening to the girls' complaints, Arthas shook his head, amused. They seemed to be struggling members of the clergy.
"Rare visitors. Do people still make pilgrimages on nights like this?"
Asia, apprehensive, hid behind Arthas, leaving him to play the role of welcoming priest.
Only when the church entrance was illuminated did Arthas clearly see the two girls. They wore white robes resembling nuns' habits, unlike ordinary churchgoers; they appeared to be clergy from the main cathedral.
Both were completely drenched, their wet clothing clinging to their bodies, accentuating their figures and even revealing the color of their underwear.
"That aura is… Excalibur?! Why is Excalibur in your possession?!" The beautiful girl with short, deep blue hair spoke coldly the moment she saw Arthas.
Arthas saw a streak of green in her bangs, and a large object was wrapped in white cloth on her back.
"Excalibur was stolen by Fallen Angels. Could this church be a Fallen Angel base?" Muttering to herself, the blue-haired girl reached for the wrapped object.
It was clearly her Excalibur, and she assumed Arthas was a Fallen Angel accomplice.
"Whoa, Xenovia-chan, don't get so worked up! We should at least hear them out." The girl beside Xenovia frantically restrained her.
This girl had auburn twintails. Unlike Xenovia's coldness, she was exceptionally lively and cheerful.
"We apologize for this late-night visit. I'm Irina Shido, and this is Xenovia Quarta. We're Sword Empresses sent by the Vatican to recover the stolen Excalibur." After restraining her companion, Irina smiled at Arthas.
"Sword Empresses?"
Arthas was taken aback. Xenovia was still clearly suspicious.
"Irina, we can't be sure they aren't Fallen Angels. If I remember correctly, Father Freed was in charge of this church. With him gone, who knows if this guy murdered him?"
Unlike Irina's easygoing nature, Xenovia, the girl with the highlighted hair, remained exceptionally calm and observant. Her intuition was sharp; Freed had indeed been killed by Arthas.
"Where did you obtain Excalibur? Answer me."
"I found it." Arthas shrugged.
"Lies!" Enraged by Arthas's dismissive answer, Xenovia stepped forward, nearly pressing against him.
As she approached, Arthas subconsciously inhaled deeply, noticing her fragrance and the fresh scent left by the rain.
"Black, quite suits your personality."
His gaze drifted to her chest; the comment caused her to blush intensely.
"You… you pervert!"
Xenovia, flushed with anger and shame, reached for her sword, again stopped by Irina.
"Xenovia, please calm down! Let's hear what they have to say."
Irina, with a wry smile, restrained her easily angered companion and bowed slightly to Arthas.
"We apologize. Xenovia is… like that. That must be Sister Asia?"
"Y-yes."
Asia nodded nervously, acutely aware of her current status as a devil and the fact that Father Freed had been killed by Arthas.
"Excuse us, may we come inside? Being soaked isn't pleasant."
"Y-yes… please."
Asia nodded, stepping aside with Arthas to let the girls into the church.
Though Xenovia remained restrained by Irina, her displeasure was evident; she glared at Arthas as they entered.
"Excuse me, where's the bathroom? We'd like to wash and change."
"Ah, please follow me."
Asia led them to the back of the church while Arthas closed the door.
Now… what to do? These girls were clearly from the Church, and carrying Excalibur as a weapon indicated high rank.
For Arthas and Asia, devils, they were undoubtedly enemies… should he kill them?
Arthas felt no qualms about killing women, but considering Asia's feelings, he decided against it.
Killing two clergy members in front of a former nun would be excessive. He'd observe their intentions; avoiding conflict was preferable.
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