The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"After all, if you don't leave the demon territory, I might not be able to eat or sleep peacefully in the future."

Oh, so you're afraid of me after all this time?

For a fleeting moment, Kiana felt a sense of alienation and rejection...

However, since the local host has made this request, it doesn't seem right to continue lingering.

"Then I'll take my leave."

"Hey! Wait a minute!"

"What's wrong now? You don't want to fight me, do you?"

"No, no, no, how could that be? Here, take this. Consider it an apology gift."

As Ariel spoke, she handed the sticky mess to Kiana.

Although the number of species in this world is so abundant that Kiana cannot comprehend it at all.

But through a simple identification, she instantly realized...

This is a spider egg...

"Alas!"

Instantly, Kiana quickly pulled her hand away, refusing to take it no matter what.

Don't be so scared~

Seeing Kiana's adorable expression, Ariel grinned mischievously, then gently touched the spider egg in her hand and said:

"There's a great helper inside. If you treat it well, it might be a big help to you in the future."

"A good helper? Could it be... a spider-like magical beast?"

If so, then it is indeed a rather useful thing.

But isn't the monster-raising route a bit too long?

However, since it is such a precious monster egg, it can definitely be used for some special things, such as sacrifices or cooking potions.

In short... don't miss out if it's free.

After much deliberation, Kiana decided to accept the monster egg.

It can be considered as spoils of war obtained from fighting against the world's top combat power and finally winning.

"Thank you, then I'll take my leave. It's been a long time since I've been back to the hotel, I need to go and see if the owner has taken my luggage out."

Kiana waved goodbye to Vampire and Ariel, then quickly flew back to her hotel.

Fortunately, everything in the hotel room was exactly the same as when I left.

"Phew, it's got a bit of dust on it, but it's not a big problem."

Kiana sat on the wooden bed, patted the blanket, and was just about to rest when she heard the wooden door making a series of loud 'bang bang bang!' noises.

Upon opening the door, I saw it was Lia?

"Oh no, Kiana! Run! The Pope has issued a decree to arrest you!"

The little nun's face, marked with a handprint, was covered in sweat and tears; she looked extremely pitiful.

"Huh?" Kiana looked completely bewildered.

However, the next second, hurried footsteps echoed down the stairs...

Your name is Spider...? (So what if I was reincarnated as a spider?): Chapter Fifteen: I'm going to get justice today!

Why is it so noisy downstairs?

Someone...is coming to arrest me?

"What happened? Lia, you...you were hit?"

Kiana gently pulled Lia to her side and asked in a low voice.

"I don't know either! The Holy See Knights are here, and they've already surrounded the area. It looks like they're going to search all the guest rooms. We'd better run, or it'll be too late."

Kiana frowned upon hearing this. It seemed that the Vatican of this world was serious.

No problem, they can't beat me anyway.

However, there is a very serious issue that needs to be discussed...

"Lia, can I ask you a question?"

While asking questions, Kiana took out an emergency healing spray from her system inventory and used it to treat the girl's injuries.

"what?"

"This injury, was it inflicted by the person who brought you here?" Kiana asked coldly.

Upon hearing this, Lia immediately lowered her head and timidly rubbed the hem of her nun's kilt.

Clearly, Kiana guessed correctly.

"I...I only hoped that the Sword Saint would convert to the Goddess...so I agreed to lead the way. I didn't expect that man to plot against you...I'm sorry!"

Lia thought she was going to be hit, so she covered her head.

Unexpectedly, Kiana reached out and simply touched her.

"Lia, don't worry, leave it to me, I'll handle it—!"

Before he finished speaking...

"Found you! The traitor who colluded with the demons! You won't escape today!"

A cacophony of roars and the clanging of iron chains erupted.

Then a large group of people poured into the already narrow corridor.

After saying that, Kiana looked towards the door, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

They arrived really quickly.

She really didn't expect the Vatican to send people to hunt her down. It seems the Pope is serious.

"Pope...what's gotten into you?"

Honestly, Kiana couldn't understand why she was colluding with the demons.

Even if you were to falsely accuse someone of offending a member of the royal family, it would be more plausible than colluding with demons.

After all, I never chose to side with the humans. Since I didn't take sides, why would I negotiate and collude?

"I really don't understand what these guys are thinking."

Kiana shielded Lia behind her, one hand on the wall and the other stroking the decorative short sword at her waist, her eyes sharply fixed on the dozens of Papal Knights below the stairs.

"Are you all planning to attack together? Do you need me to go outside and make room for you to make your move? Never mind, the result will be the same anyway."

Her sharp sarcasm made her pursuers grit their teeth in hatred.

"Hmph, His Holiness the Pope knew this would be exposed long ago. You have committed a capital offense. Surrender now!"

The local archbishop stood before a knight in red armor, holding a golden greatsword in his hand.

"Oh? Has Your Holiness misunderstood something? What capital offense have I committed? Please enlighten me!"

Kiana stared calmly at the Pope, her eyes filled with disdain.

Kiana had already categorized the Papacy as an enemy in her mind.

Those guys in the Vatican are absolutely despicable; they do whatever they want just because they have God backing them up.

"Heh, you colluded with the demons to plot the murder of our empire's prince, who was recently stabbed. Do you think your crime is minor? You are now a wanted criminal of our empire. Do you think you can escape? Furthermore, we have already ordered you to surrender. If you remain obstinate, then we will have no choice but to send you on your way!"

After pronouncing the verdict, the archbishop pointed with his hand:

"Let's do it!"

As he spoke, the red-armored knight slammed his right foot into the ground with a loud bang, cracking the entire floorboards.

This action caused gasps from the surrounding audience, many of whom covered their mouths in disbelief.

Is this still human power? This is even more powerful than those magical beasts!

The knight in red armor was even more shocked. Just what was this man's strength? How could he trample the ground so casually?

"Heh, you guys really know how to joke. Me, plotting to harm your prince? Your prince is that Shurein Sagang Yanared, isn't he? If I really wanted to harm him, you probably wouldn't even have had a chance to come looking for me. Talk is cheap, how can you blame me for this?"

Kiana glanced at the red-armored knight, then said disdainfully:

"Also, I think you've misunderstood something. Even if I were to murder your empire's prince, I would gain nothing from it. So it wasn't me who did it; it was someone else. As for who that person is, I don't know either. But if you want to capture me, you'll have to see if you have the ability."

Kiana smiled coldly and retaliated without fear.

She is not afraid of the Vatican.

The Holy See's strength is indeed among the top in the continent, but Kiana is no less powerful, and she does have the support of the Demon Clan behind her.

Therefore, she has absolutely no need to fear the Vatican.

She just hadn't expected the Vatican to be so unreasonable, but this suited her just the way it was.

That way, you don't have to worry about all those messy things.

Since that's the case, she'll let the Vatican taste the power of her methods.

"How dare you! Do you know who you're talking to?"

The red-clad knight was enraged by Kiana's arrogance.

"And who are you? I don't know who you are, but I know you are an evil swordsman who colludes with the demons, and I am Rodnovich, the Grand Master of the Holy See Knights, sent by the Pope to arrest this traitor. Do you still want to obstruct my actions?"

As he finished speaking, the red-armored knight's voice grew louder and louder, as if he were about to overturn the entire hall, which frightened Lia and the audience into silencing themselves.

The authority of the Holy See must not be desecrated.

"What an arrogant woman! Do you think we'll let you have your way?"

The knight was furious, staring wide-eyed at Kiana.

"You won't let me have my way, because you're not qualified!"