I find it very sacred to pick someone up and make them a saint.

"A contract? What contract?"

Lucia was momentarily stunned.

Follow that faint call to search.

An ancient and secret crimson spiritual contract unfolded in her spiritual sea:

Contract: Sign a contract with the Mother Goddess, allowing a vast amount of energy to flow into your body. Regardless of whether your physical body can withstand it, it will temporarily protect your body and grant you powerful energy. However, after one hour, you will have to repay the debt with your own flesh and blood.

This is exactly the same as the contracts signed by those gang secretaries.

It was not the direct will of the Mother Goddess, but rather the magical law that Lucia actively sought out as she relentlessly explored the powerful resonance and the Mother Goddess's phantom image overwhelmed her.

After finding a glimmer of light, Lucia's mind quickly calmed down!

Learn from Mien's calm and composed demeanor in the face of crisis, analyze the situation, and make the most rational judgment.

Now she's the one standing in front to protect the teacher.

"One hour later, we will pay double with our blood and flesh."

Lucia's eyes darkened.

Perhaps this is the price of this contract.

It seems that this allows one to obtain a huge amount of energy in a short time, and even briefly protect the physical body.

Saving one's own life means being able to protect the teacher's safety for a short period of time.

Although I don't know how much energy I can get in exchange, maybe it will be enough for me to dismantle the magic array?

By then, although the power of the Mother Goddess could not be completely purified, the situation would be under control, and the teacher would always find a way.

She even managed a smile: it seems this is the whole price to pay, except that she'll be killed eventually.

Afterwards, she had no power to disobey or resist the covenant with the Mother Goddess.

But this is the least important thing.

Having thought of this, Lucia no longer hesitated.

The remaining magic surged suddenly, and with all its might, it resolutely signed the contract with its scattered blood.

In an instant, an even more dazzling light burst forth from the vast ocean of purple energy.

The light rapidly expanded, penetrating the entire magic array and then spreading outwards.

A powerful and profound magical force swept through every corner of the city-state.

Within just a few hours, the people of the city-state had experienced several major changes.

In the face of their own fate being manipulated, most people have resigned themselves to their destiny, even obeying the arrangements of the gods, deciding whether they live or die.

But the purple magic that struck this time was subtly different.

They sensed murderous intent, violence, and surging hatred from them, but felt no sense of oppression, as if they were not their target.

It was as if they had emerged from an endless hell and caught their breath for a moment.

Even Neuer and Phyllis couldn't help but exchange a surprised glance, both looking towards the factory where the fierce battle was taking place.

…………

The energy that had been trying to flood into Lucia's body and shatter her was suddenly transformed into her energy source and absorbed by her.

Furthermore, due to the contract, ignoring the body's capacity to withstand the energy, there is no limit to this energy infusion.

Lucia's small body quickly transformed into a vessel for the evil god's energy, rapidly absorbing it with a powerful resonance.

Her gaze gradually lost its vitality, as it did before the Fountain of Faith.

With white eyes and an arrogant posture, it gazes indifferently ahead, radiating absolute truth and unquestionable judgment.

The girl's consciousness gradually faded, and all she could see was the icy chill of the Mother Goddess's will.

However, in front of the enormous phantom of the Mother Goddess, she was still a small girl.

The intense impact transformed into a gentle stream.

The power of faith no longer surged, but flowed with her movements, and purple magic filled the surroundings.

She lifted her foot and stepped forward gently, entering the vast sea of ​​energy, while slowly raising her hand, exuding an aura that left no room for doubt.

One by one, the energy nodes deep within the magic array were rapidly dismantled, creating an overwhelming force.

The phantom of the Mother Goddess could not stop it; the dilemma of energy suppression caused it to withdraw its force of attack.

Lucia's powerful spiritual resonance gradually weakened the killing intent of the Mother Goddess's phantom, making it want to accept her existence instead.

Lucia was now standing close to the Mother Goddess, below the core of the magic circle, looking up at her.

Even looking at each other as equals.

With only the thoughts of breaking the magic array and protecting Mien and the others left in her mind, she coldly operated the system.

Phil and Rachel, who were on the periphery, also noticed the unusual activity inside and the gradual weakening of the magic array's energy.

Could it be that Mien not only blocked the impact, but also successfully dismantled the magic circle?

How is that possible?

After a long, long time, the sky grew even darker, and the sun was about to set.

Lucia successfully destroyed the outer perimeter of the entire magic circle, rendering its sacrificial and offensive functions ineffective.

Only its core belief remains, floating alone in the sky, connected to the final will of the Mother Goddess.

This is no longer something Lucia can challenge. She can utilize the Mother Goddess's energy, but not to the point of harming herself with it.

Lucia's vacant gaze softened little by little.

Divine indifference fades, and the light of humanity emerges.

Lucia's consciousness gradually returned, and a hint of satisfaction and relief appeared on her lips, which were still stained with blood.

Her mission was accomplished; she had done everything she could.

He glanced up at the still-standing phantom of the Mother Goddess, his expression indifferent.

He then turned to look at Mi En, who was lying on the ground, his eyes filled with tenderness.

The magical energy of the surrounding array quickly dissipated like morning mist, and Phil and Rachel saw the white sphere of light floating inside again.

Not knowing how to react, I swallowed hard and waited intently for things to unfold.

Time ticked by, and the one hour stipulated in the contract drew ever closer.

Lucia, on the contrary, revealed a warm smile, her pale lips curving into a gentle and tender expression.

She walked step by step toward Mien in the pure white realm.

The scholar's robe that had been draped over her shoulders had long since been torn to shreds and flown away, revealing the saintess's white dress underneath.

In a tranquil realm, it is like a wedding dress.

"Teacher, you chose this for me yourself."

Mien simply offered a suggestion, saying that Lucia looked great in the outfit, and Lucia genuinely thought it looked amazing, feeling like a holy goddess in it.

She knelt beside Mien's head, cupping his face in one hand and wiping away the blood with the other, smiling faintly.

This should be the last time I see my teacher.

Lucia had seen that handsome face of his, always composed and elegant, and also his serious and reassuring demeanor.

I even saw him today, looking anxious and desperate, all for himself...

Lucia's clear eyes were blurred with tears, and slightly hazy with happiness.

She had never looked at her teacher's face so closely before, and a fleeting impulse crossed her mind, but she immediately suppressed it.

In Lucia's heart, Teacher Mien was even more sacred and inviolable than she, the Holy Maiden of Light.

After taking a deep breath, Lucia vaguely sensed something was wrong with her body.

Every inch of flesh and blood trembled slightly, and the soul grew increasingly distant.

It seems the time has come to pay the price for the contract.

She gently placed Mien's head down with both hands, took one last look, and then resolutely turned and left, walking towards the hands of the Mother Goddess.

Even in death, she didn't want Mien to see her miserable state later; it would be better to be completely devoured by the Mother Goddess, leaving no trace.

Let the teacher think of it as if they didn't encounter and save you at the time, so as to reduce the feeling of parting.

The final moment has arrived...

Lucia closed her eyes.

I believe that once the teacher awakens and recovers, his powerful presence will allow him to personally purify the remaining evil god's will here. The teacher is always omnipotent.

The power of faith in the truth of the contract slowly enveloped her, penetrated her, and flowed within her.

All the absorbed esoteric Buddhist power was released like a torrent and returned.

Having lost her energy, she reverted to being that dirty, ragged little girl, her eyes nearly closing from weakness.

Just like the day I met Mien.

Every inch through which the power of the esoteric religion flowed, Lucia's flesh and blood naturally decomposed, forming energy-infused blood light.

She smelled the stench of blood, and her body gradually dissipated, almost turning into crimson energy.

And this energy gradually began to merge with the power of the Mother Goddess.

Next came her soul, with only a radiant, holy spirit remaining deep within her body.

Is this my own soul?

Lucia attracted some attention; this was the first time she had ever looked into her own soul.

"Perhaps I really am a saint..." Lucia said with a sad smile.

Even her soul, like that of a saint, radiates pure and sacred light, carrying the light and hope of a goddess.

Suddenly, Lucia's eyes flashed.

In her final moments of consciousness, she discovered something unusual within her soul.

A faint, dark purple light flickered within it.

Lucia focused her attention to investigate and discovered that it seemed to be an independent magical law.

【Broken】

Divine Skill: Consumes 200 energy to instantly kill a person without faith!