The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

She muttered to herself.

As she spoke, she turned around and picked up Liya.

"Big...Sword Saint Sister?"

"Just call me Kiana. Lia, do me a favor."

Kiana leaped away, carrying the little nun away from this troublesome place, ready to teach the fool who had done all this a lesson.

Your name is Spider...? (So what if I was reincarnated as a spider?) : Why did you provoke her for no reason at all, even though it's already chapter sixteen? I should have known better than to do that!

News of the Sword Saint's persecution by the Papacy spread quickly throughout the kingdom.

This news is undeniably explosive, prompting widespread speculation about its authenticity and potential connections.

After all, no one expected that the Holy See would accuse a renowned swordsman of betraying humanity.

"Hey, have you heard?"

"Rumors about the Sword Saint? I'm really curious about the veracity of such rumors; no matter how many times I think about it, it always seems absurd."

“Me too, but I heard from the workers at the monastery that…”

The kingdom's taverns, markets, and even the city gates were filled with commoners and adventurers discussing the matter.

Of course, even the lower-ranking officials of the Kingdom and the Vatican were discussing this matter.

After all, if it really comes down to opposing the Sword Saint, then they will most likely be the ones charging ahead.

No one would want to draw their sword against an invincible opponent for a vague command, even if doing so would bring considerable glory.

But if it's simply impossible, why pursue this illusory glory?

As time passed, the night deepened...

Inside the local papal church, an elderly bishop is reprimanding his knights.

"What are you all good for! You actually lost them!"

"We are so sorry, Your Excellency!" the knights apologized repeatedly, but they didn't remain cowardly. "But that woman flies too fast, faster than an eagle. Even if we ride at full speed, we can't catch up!"

"Just because you can't catch up doesn't mean you'll stop chasing! You idiots!"

The bishop was so angry he wanted to smash someone with the crucifix he was holding.

He never expected that these guys would be so useless.

It's one thing to be unable to beat others, but even chasing after them, you can't catch up.

What a bunch of good-for-nothings!

"Fortunately, this woman was just on the run, and she also took a nun hostage. Perhaps we can start with that girl; otherwise... the consequences would be unpredictable."

"This matter must absolutely not be leaked, understand?"

"Understood, Your Excellency."

"Then hurry back and rest!"

After the bishop finished speaking, he waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.

"Your Excellency, what should we do? This time the losses have been devastating!"

The bishop glanced at his men, his heart filled with rage.

I told you to get lost, but you had to bring up the very thing I didn't want to talk about.

How could my subordinates be so useless? A mere swordsman beat them to a pulp. They're utterly trash.

However... if this group can kill the Sword Saint, then humanity as a whole probably won't need to worry about the demon race anymore.

But it seems these people can't kill the Sword Saint at all. Let's focus on healing our injuries first, and then settle this score when we're stronger.

Now... we're just waiting for the Pope's orders.

"I have already sent someone to inform His Holiness the Pope that the Holy See will not tolerate any insults, especially from our believers! You all remember this!"

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

Everyone quickly bowed in respect and then left the bishop's room, preparing to go back and get some rest.

But before leaving, the knight commander suddenly turned around and said, "By the way, Your Excellency, I heard from the last knight who gave up the pursuit that the Sword Saint turned towards the Holy See headquarters... Do you think we should investigate this thoroughly? After all, the Sword Saint's reputation is just too great."

"Headquarters...? Hmph! Overestimating herself. Our Holy See is full of talented people. How could she possibly turn the world upside down by herself? This is nothing to fear!"

The archbishop, blustering but actually cowardly, gritted his teeth and said:

"It's actually a good thing. All we need to do is find a way to coordinate with headquarters and work together from the inside and outside. Then we won't have to worry about her escaping!"

"Your Excellency is wise!"

The knight commander nodded, then left the room and headed towards his dormitory.

After the knight commander left the room, the bishop closed his eyes to rest. He was considering who he should send to assassinate the sword saint. This matter concerned the divine message personally conveyed by the pope, as well as his own life and death. He had to be careful and could not afford to make the slightest mistake.

The Sword Saint was the most terrifying being he had ever seen.

Although he believed that the Sword Saint wouldn't act recklessly, that didn't mean the Sword Saint wouldn't dare.

If that's really the case, then this matter... could escalate into a huge mess!

"I hope everything will be alright—"

Before the portly bishop could finish speaking, a series of punches and kicks came from outside the door.

It also included the shouts of the Papal knights.

"You! You can't go in!"

"Ah! Spare me, spare me! I...I don't know anything, ah!!!"

"Quickly, go get reinforcements!"

As the clanging and clattering of chicken feathers filled the air, the spacious and dignified doors of the cathedral were forcefully smashed open.

With a loud 'bang!', the knights who had just walked out were forcibly 'invited' back by the sword saint girl outside the door.

As the archbishop watched the knights being thrown in, his expression gradually became tense.

"You? You...you! How could you?!"

Kiana's expression remained quite refined as she looked at the portly bishop before her.

"What's wrong with me?"

She counted on her fingers, her face full of arrogance.

Although the Vatican headquarters is a tiny bit far from here, don't worry, you're definitely fast enough.

Once the most basic navigation problem is solved, you can get directly to the headquarters.

After a fierce martial arts exchange with several Vatican experts, they, bruised and battered, finally found the Pope.

After an initial exchange of opinions and a highly targeted negotiation, the Pope's side completely backed down.

The rest was much easier.

"Enough with the small talk, I need your help."

Kiana waved her hand, addressing the bishop who was terrified.

"Help...help me?"

Upon hearing that this guy wanted his help, the bishop instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

What help?

Could it be some underhanded scheme involving leaking human secrets and then luring demons into the city to wreak havoc?

"Yes, I need you to be a witness so that I can clear my name."

Kiana grabbed the portly bishop by the collar and stared at him sternly.

Those azure eyes were filled with wisdom and shrewdness...

...

Not long after the Papacy took the initiative to cause trouble for the Sword Saint, another earth-shattering piece of news spread throughout the entire capital.

"The Sword Saint has been arrested?"

"What's going on lately? So many earth-shattering things have happened one after another?"

"Incredible... Where is the trial taking place? Let's go see!"

The event happened so suddenly that the inhabitants of the kingdom were not even able to understand what was going on.

Driven by intense curiosity, they disregarded all hesitation and sprang into action, rushing towards the trial site in a swarm of people...

It was a desolate wilderness, surrounded by cliffs and precipices, and the area below the hillside was completely barren, with no buildings in sight.

However, at the edge of the cliff, there is a plaza surrounded by more than ten stone tablets of various sizes. These tablets are engraved with all kinds of magic circles and spells, which are obviously used to suppress criminals.

The name of the Sword Saint is written on the stone tablet at this moment.

"Will the Sword Saint be standing here to be judged?"

"Is this the legendary trial method? It's amazing!"

A slightly timid resident felt a powerful pressure as soon as he approached the stone tablet, and immediately trembled all over.

"How...how terrifying! I feel my very soul trembling!"

"Yes!"

"This is the power of a god! It's simply beyond the limits of ordinary people!"

Everyone gazed at the stone tablet with admiration.

My reverence for the gods has grown even stronger.

Immersed in the divine might, many residents forgot to leave, and some even dared not breathe, for fear of angering the gods of this world.

And just as they were hesitating and waiting...

"What are you all standing there for? Get out of my way!"