Even if you're a corrupted magical girl, you still have to try to redeem yourself.

“That’s right.” Saint Prayer lowered his head even further: “The failure of our previous operation made me have some doubts. Our target did nothing, but because of her power, we regarded her as a threat, which is why we had to send the Sisters of the Holy Temple.”

The bishop snorted, "Hmm, go on."

“Even though she defeated us, she didn’t wipe us out completely, as if our attacks and provocations against her didn’t exist. I also investigated her background; her real name is Rongshan Deng, and she attends Yuehai Middle School…”

Saint Prayer recounted in the most concise language the information she had gathered over the past few days to the bishop before her, who was also her mother. She already knew the information by heart and could recite it without any problem.

Finally, Saint Prayer turned to her goal, which was the question she had asked at the beginning.

"Could a corrupted magical girl like this, who has never caused any destruction, also be evil?"

The bishop's hand stroked the stone table once, twice; this was the expression on her face when she was thinking, which the Holy Prayer certainly understood.

After a long while, the bishop slowly raised her eyes, her gaze filled with boundless love.

"Your idea is good, but it's still too naive. Fallen magical girls are filth that should not exist in this world. Our destiny is to maintain the stability of this city, and such filth should naturally be removed."

"But……"

"Qi, are you asking why they attacked her when she clearly didn't do anything wrong?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Only corrupted magical girls are branded with the mark of impurity. We've dealt with so many corrupted magical girls, Inori, have we wronged any of them? Even if she really didn't intend to do evil, how can we find the one you consider kind among so many corrupted magical girls? How should we judge and define kindness?"

"That being said... but... didn't she still do nothing?"

“We can’t wait until she does something bad to try to fix things. It’s too late when the accident has already happened and the lives of the people we need to protect are threatened. Naïve innocence will only harm you and everyone else. Qi, you need to realize this soon.”

"I see."

Saint Prayer agreed, but this answer did not seem to satisfy her.

The bishop also sensed this intention from her somewhat disappointed expression, as well as something else, so he subtly changed the subject.

"Qi, this idea is really good. It's proof that you've worked hard and thought about it. Is this really your own idea?"

Saint Prayer answered truthfully; she had never intended to hide anything from her mother.

"This... was something Mashiro Gogen reminded me of..."

……

After the Holy Prayer left, a figure (Yin Qiba Ba Lin Ni Liu I) slowly entered the sanctuary.

"Your Majesty Bishop."

The bishop glanced at the neatly dressed girl in front of him and pointed to the side.

"sit."

The girl nodded and obediently sat down on the stone chair in the first row of the sanctuary.

After the girl sat down, the bishop slowly spoke: "Swordholder, how long have you been a nun in the Holy Church?"

“I don’t remember anymore. I grew up under the light of the gods and have been doing my job every day without fail, so time means nothing to me,” Kenchi replied.

"Hmm." Lord Bar Order Seven?, Bar Church raised his chin with satisfaction: "So, that's why you were able to become the leader of the nuns in the Holy Church."

Despite receiving the bishop's praise, Kenchi remained unmoved and humbly lowered his head once more: "There are many people more outstanding than me. You may have heard of the name Genki Mashiro. Her strength should not be underestimated. Given time, she will surely surpass me."

"She's the next target of the Sisters of the Holy Church."

Kenchi suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with genuine surprise.

But as the leader of the nuns, Jian Chi didn't show any surprise. The surprise that spread across her face was slowly concealed, but her tightly furrowed brows were like a knot that would be difficult to untie in a short time.

"You want to ask why, don't you?" The bishop looked up.

No matter how Kenchi responded, it seemed inappropriate. After thinking it over, he chose to remain silent instead of answering.

"She is not a magical girl of the church, but became a magical girl with her own wishes and through her own power. Therefore, she does not need to make a vow of loyalty when she becomes a magical girl, like you do."

The oath is a necessary process for girls chosen to become nuns when they undergo conversion, and its existence ensures that nuns will not point their weapons at the Church.

However, Mashiro Urokin is an exception, which is something everyone knows. In fact, many people say that Mashiro Urokin's strength is because she achieved her breakthrough on her own without relying on the power of the church.

"Also, the failure of the last operation seems to have caused a lot of discussion about her. I've heard a lot of rumors, and I don't know who spread them, but I do know who the biggest beneficiary is."

The bishop didn't say it explicitly, but he had already implied it.

Swordholder didn't quite agree; the excuse seemed a bit far-fetched. But the other party was a bishop, and her status didn't allow her to question it.

“Most importantly, her ideas are different from yours.” After saying this, the bishop suddenly fell silent.

"Different?" Kenchi asked softly, knowingly picking up on the conversation the bishop had deliberately given her.

The bishop stopped the previous topic and asked Sword Master, "Sword Master, what do the nuns of the Holy Church fight for?"

"Because that's our duty."

"Explain in more detail."

"Because the nuns of the church exist to maintain stability, to protect God's glory and the peace of the entire city, to defend the authority of the church, and to..."

Before Swordholder could finish speaking, the bishop waved his hand, silencing Swordholder.

“Ghostly Mashiro has no loyalty to the church, and no one can see through her thoughts. We don’t even know what she wants. I can see that there seems to be a darkness in her heart, and it is this darkness that drives her actions. More importantly, she has begun to doubt our legitimacy.”

Sword held the sword, his expression noncommittal, but he was also pondering the bishop's words.

By the end, Jianchi was somewhat puzzled, but he didn't ask any questions and waited for the bishop to explain.

"She asked this question: Is a corrupted magical girl evil? If it were you, how would you answer?" the bishop posed another question.

Kenchi replied directly, "This is incomprehensible. It's not just the Sisters of the Holy Temple; every one of us has witnessed firsthand what the corrupted magical girls have brought to this city. Their evil is beyond question."

“That’s right, but she had doubts, and she infected those doubts into Saint Prayer.”

“Your Grace, but Mashiro Utsugi is quite powerful and has been attracting a lot of attention lately. I also know that the Saintess has close ties with her, but…”

Kenchi carefully considered his words, realizing that if his bias was too obvious, it would be inappropriate to contradict His Holiness the bishop.

This question can be big or small. Many people have had the idea that corrupted magical girls are not necessarily evil. Kenchi is more inclined to think that this is just a topic of casual conversation between the two. Seiki couldn't figure it out, so she came to ask the bishop.

The swordsman is no stranger to Sheng Qi. He is always on the front line and has many imaginative ideas. It is common for him to fall into deep thought about a problem and even seek solutions everywhere.

As her companion, Mashiro Gorogen is the same; she is usually quiet and serious, but when it comes to action, she becomes the most trusted force for everyone.

Genken Mashiro usually spends her time either on missions or with Seiki, and the rest of the time she is alone. If she did something, the leader, Chizuki, would not be unaware of it. Therefore, Kenchi is more inclined to believe that the bishop heard some rumors.

Kenchi paused for a moment after thinking for a moment before continuing, "However, if we revise her ideas, she will definitely become an asset to us."

The bishop's facial expression remained unchanged, but an invisible pressure permeated the entire sanctuary.

“You’re right, but that’s precisely why her power is uncontrollable. Her recent actions have attracted a lot of attention, and she is the most dangerous factor. We can train powerful warriors, but unstable factors must be eliminated.”

Maintaining stability.

Swordholder was able to understand the bishop's meaning.

Mashiro Gorogen is indeed an unstable factor in the church because of her background, her personality, and her lack of needs, so many people regard her as a hidden bomb.

Kenmochi had thought the same thing, but Genken Mashiro proved herself with her actions.

But prejudice in people's hearts is like a mountain that no one can move no matter how hard they try. Once the seed of doubt is sown, it will always take root and sprout unexpectedly.

Losing a promising nun in exchange for future stability, allowing everyone to sleep soundly, is indeed a very worthwhile trade for some.

Kenchi had no way to refute it, so all she could do was follow the bishop's instructions and knock on Genki Mashiro's door.

"Xu Yan, we have a secret mission coming up. You'll be coming with us."

Chapter 192 The Scent of Crisis

Shengqi's legs swung rapidly as she rushed from the main gate of Shengyou Academy into the staff building. Even the ordinary classmates who greeted her only nodded slightly, showing no respect whatsoever for students of Shengyou Academy.

This was only because Shengqi was considering her image; if the situation allowed, she would have preferred to transform and rush in directly.

Amidst a turbulent internal struggle, Saint Prayer finally arrived at her destination.

The principal's office is where the dean of a college works.

Saint Prayer pushed open the door and quickly scanned the room with his eyes.

After confirming that there was no one else besides himself and the dean who was sitting behind his desk and had raised his head, Shengqi went inside and slowly closed the door.

The gentle way she closed the door was the last thing she could control.

“Mother!” Saint Prayer addressed the headmistress behind the table, the ruler of Saint Eternal Academy and the Church.

The headmaster raised his eyes: "Qi, what's wrong?"

"Why did so many nuns from the Holy Church suddenly mobilize? Almost half of the elite troops were gone. What kind of operation could warrant such a large-scale operation?"

Shengqi frowned and slowed down her speech, but the anxiety in her heart was like dye; no matter how she tried to control herself, she could not get rid of that trace of anxiety.

"This is just a routine operation." The academy head didn't seem to take what Shengqi said seriously at all, and his answer was so indifferent that Shengqi felt it was somewhat casual.

The academy head's attitude made a bad feeling in Shengqi's heart even more believable.

"All the elites were deployed without any prior warning, and no one except the participants knew the specific details. It even seems like everyone is deliberately avoiding me... Mother, it's hard not to wonder what kind of operation this is?"

"Qi, this is just an ordinary operation. For the nuns of the Holy Church, it is just an ordinary operation. I have nothing to hide from you."

"You're lying, Mother." Shengqi's eyes gradually turned cold: "You're worried about me getting into danger, that's why you won't let me participate, isn't it? You say you want me to meet more people and have my own ideas, but you're actually keeping me in a greenhouse. That's... that's a bit too cunning, isn't it?"

"Qi." The academy headmaster's tone became stern, and simply calling out Sheng Qi's name was as if a pointer was striking Sheng Qi.

Saint Prayer gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, which were hanging by his sides.

"Can I go?"

Even though Shengqi wasn't very happy, she still needed to consult the headmaster.

The other party is not only the headmaster of the Holy Ancient Academy, but also a bishop of the church, representing absolute correctness and authority. Even if the Holy Prayer is somewhat displeased, he will not break the rules.

The dean looked up and glanced at the position indicated by the hour hand of the wall clock.

Three squares have passed since she gave the order.

Judging by the time, it should have ended over there by now.

The dean sighed helplessly, revealing a doting expression.

"Qi, I have indeed protected you too well. You are now capable of making your own decisions."

"Mother, you mean..."