Inner Destroyer

　Elaine asked.

　But her expression didn't look like "I'm so hungry for power," but more like "I'm so frustrated."

　The two inhuman warriors exchanged bewilderment, and then Captain Gwendolyn directly asked, "Although this may seem strange for a vampire like me to say... eat well, rest well, and train hard, can't you? With your aptitude, you should be a master on Amos' level in another twenty years."

　"If you ask us, I'm afraid it won't be of much reference value."

　The Duchess of Dracula puts it more bluntly;

　"I'm over five hundred years old. Gwendolyn should have... a small half of mine. We both achieved this through time and racial advantages."

　The Roman Catholic Church's training methods are basically simple and straightforward.

　The advantage is that the Vatican's internal training materials do not contain complicated riddles and nonsense.

　Most ancient religions and sects like to emphasize the spiritual level and mystery, and the language and words they pass down have a tendency to deliberately obscure the essence of the mystery - although there are indeed some parts that are more difficult to understand.

　The Vatican's approach is to keep all techniques as simple, clear, and easy to teach as possible, meticulously detailing the required strength, direction, thinking, and appropriate methods for each moment. Modern internal teaching materials even include detailed data and charts.

　Because as long as you study it seriously, it is not difficult to understand what is expressed. So, just like the Shaolin Temple in martial arts novels, the Holy See has always been able to produce many top-notch masters in each generation through quantity and system.

　However, the disadvantage of this set of skills is that unless you are truly gifted, it is difficult to achieve great success unless you practice until you are over 50 years old.

　If one's aptitude is average and reaches peak skill, they'll be roughly at the level of Father Amos, the "Chief Exorcist." By comparison, they'd be more like the "Head of the Shaolin Temple's Dharma Hall" in martial arts novels.

　After all, in this world where engaging in █ ...

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　Slow progress is inevitable.

　The strength of Dracula's family and the leader of the Vampire Paladins is built on their long lifespans and vast combat experience. The Church and the creatures of darkness have long been in cahoots. Since human masters don't have the opportunity to reach their peak, they simply let the monsters who believe in God take over.

　Vampires, werewolves, dragons, pagans (i.e. the "Association")... The Vatican dares to use all kinds of talents, which makes it extremely powerful.

　"I can't expect to be strong in twenty or thirty years."

　Elaine said somewhat sadly,

　"Otherwise, it would be difficult for me to keep up with the battle of 'Rip Master'."

　These words made Lady Remina and Captain Gwendolyn look at each other in confusion.

　Captain Gwendolyn and Qi Xing are not that familiar with each other.

　But the Dracula family occasionally invited Qi Xing to their house for dinner. So Remina directly complained, "Do you think you could keep up with the battles between the Silver Messengers even if you were to become Amos's level now?"

　No.

　In fact, if Qi Xing hadn't used his full power, hadn't been using it at full capacity, and had simply attacked casually, it's possible that Father Amos could have held out for dozens of moves—even the strongest couldn't fight at full power all the time. For one thing, the mana bar was always limited, and for another, anyone with martial arts experience would know that going all out was mentally taxing.

　And this world is too dark and evil. If you don't hold back when fighting, what if a powerful person lying in ambush jumps out and attacks you?

　Therefore, Qi Xing usually reserved 70% of his strength and did not use up all his true energy. Therefore, ordinary masters could often fight with Qi Xing for the second or third move.

　However, if a battle between Silver Messengers really began, both sides would undoubtedly go all out. What value would an ordinary top-tier expert have in such a situation?

　"Then you'll only be wasting the enemy's precious attack and getting killed, allowing Qi Xing to seize the opportunity and defeat his opponent."

　Lady Remina was always very rude in her words.

　"Do you think Qi Xing likes this? And how did you suddenly rise to that level? You also know that the church will definitely not allow you to 'become inhumane'."

　In pursuit of power, one stops being human and becomes a monster. This is an approach that is not approved of in any religion or school of thought.

　Elaine was speechless for a moment.

　However, this is just Mrs. Remina's point of view.

　Gwendolyn, the leader of the church, who held a more central position within the church, had a thoughtful expression. She knew of some forbidden methods, but none that were completely prohibited.

　But Lady Remina's turn wasn't over yet.

　"And it's very strange, little nun,"

　Remina raised her eyebrows.

　"Qi Xing hasn't just become this strong today—of course, I know he's become even stronger since becoming the Silver Coin Messenger—but could you have kept up with him in battle before? Of all our Dragon Knights, only Vlad and I can keep up with his supersonic combat."

　"It's been two years. You weren't anxious before, so why are you suddenly anxious now?"

　"Qi Xing usually spends all day with the women he saved. I saw in the reports you submitted before that you were always calmly observing from the sidelines. Those magical girls, female knights, and heroines, a whole bunch of females, all surrounded Qi Xing, and you were also very calm, just watching and taking notes, never..."

　"Besides, you're a nun. There's no way you could actually do anything with him. I thought you were...what's that word young people use these days?"

　Lady Remina said this, touched her horn, and suddenly realized,

　"Oh right! CP fan! I thought you were a CP fan of "Rep Man"!"

　The pure Knight Commander certainly didn't know what this word meant: "?"

　Elaine stumbled violently and almost hit her head on the cabinet next to her.

　"I—I've never had that kind of thought!"

　The volume of her denial was so loud that even the dragon in front of her flinched, making it very suspicious.

　"What are you so worried about? Your bystander mentality is too abnormal and depressing."

　Lady Remina sighed.

　"Don't just watch from the sidelines, just go for it! It won't be a big deal if she doesn't become a nun anymore. Sometimes when I see Qi Xing like that, I think, 'Wow, this guy is awesome! I really want to have a railgun fight with him'..."

　Although Gwendolyn didn't understand what "CP fans" meant, she couldn't just stand there and stare blankly. She immediately spoke up, "Remina, don't teach your dragon race's bad habits to a human girl. We follow different rules than humans do."

　Remina curled her lips: "This little girl is too self-deprecating. It makes me uncomfortable to watch her."

　Elaine was speechless for a moment.

　self-abasement?

　She may indeed have a little low self-esteem.

　But isn't it normal for her to feel inferior? She has no power. And can only watch the absolutely powerful fight from the sidelines. Of course she would feel inferior, right?

　On the other hand, Elaine wasn't really stupid, so she immediately realized that Lady Remina's complaints actually made sense.

　It wasn't the first day she'd watched Qi Xing and the other strong men kill each other, nor was it the first day she couldn't participate in the battle. The magical girl was even a little stronger than her. Why hadn't I seen Elaine worried before?

　Is it something new now that makes her feel so threatened?

　"Sister Elaine, don't let Madam Remina lead you astray."

　Captain Gwendolyn spoke again,

　"If you really just want to become stronger,

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　"It's not that I don't have a solution. But I don't think your current strength issue is that of strength. And even if the method is the fastest, it's impossible to use it on you right away. At least we have to wait until the "Black Spartacus" incident is resolved before we have the time and energy to strengthen you."

　Her gaze was focused on Elaine's face like a scalpel, sharper than her sword.

　"The Vatican didn't expect you to use force alongside Master Leipu. It's not like you've just realized you lack the power."

　"You're suddenly anxious, but your worries can't be solved with combat power. If you don't think things through, having power will only cause more trouble."

　"You have to figure this out first."

　You can't suddenly give a disciple enormous power before he's achieved a breakthrough in his state of mind. This is the same principle in any reputable sect. Elaine couldn't refute it.

　So she just remained silent and thought.

　why?

　Why is she suddenly getting anxious now?

　Is it really because her strength cannot keep up with Qi Xing’s current battle?

　Or is it because... because... there is now a devil beside him... who points fingers all day long, mocks and comments on everything with disdain, and tells Qi Xing all kinds of ancient myths and magical secrets...?

　But the sealed devil has no fighting power in the human world now? She can't even provide direct help in the battle than Elaine.

　Then, in an instant, Elaine finally understood why she had been so anxious recently.

　"So actually my old job is being taken away now?!"

　She finally realized.

　"I'm glad you reacted."

　Gwendolen sighed.

　"The Vatican placed you beside 'Remnant Leipu' in the hope that you could serve as his advisor, providing him with knowledge and wisdom... and ideally, also subtly restraining his behavior to a certain extent. However, you haven't been doing this well lately, and you've even allowed the devil to take over."

　Elaine was speechless.

　If you wake up every morning and your secretary writes down your plans for the day, with the best, medium, and worst options for each, and hands it to you, over time you'll probably get used to choosing from the options, rather than using your brain to think outside the box.

　Of course, the Church's greatest hope is to restrain the "Silver Coin Messenger" in this way. Even if that's impossible, Elaine, at least you can't let Qi Xing choose the option given to him by the devil, right?

　However, Elaine has not played this role at all recently. She just watched Qi Xing fighting like a god, and then fell into deep inferiority as a human being.

　Is this a problem that can be solved by becoming stronger? Can Elaine, with further upgrades, defeat the dark creator of this crazy world?

　She doesn't need it at all.

　She just needs to give Qi Xing some ideas that look smarter than that stupid Creator God's!

　"But Samael possesses a deeper and more profound knowledge of ancient myths and the laws of the universe than any human."

　Elaine frowned. She had gradually entered the state of thinking at work.

　"She claims to be the Creator God. Even if she isn't, she's a genuine fallen angel. I'm afraid I'll never be able to catch up with her understanding of the rules of the world."

　Gwendolyn nodded. "All demons are like this. The same is true for those summoned by magicians. So, Sister Elaine, think about it, what doesn't she know? This is where your hard work can make up for your shortcomings."

　The Dark Lord of this universe may understand all the myths, history, and laws of the world before the Common Era. Compared to her, humans cannot win.

　But what happened in 33 AD when she was severely paralyzed by her Christian master?

　Elaine has figured it out.

　"Thank you for your guidance, Captain."

　She bowed to Gwendolen and hurried away.

　Madam Remina watched the little nun leave and couldn't help shaking her head: "Young people, you're always so jumpy. You're just thinking too much."

　"She's only twenty," Gwendolen said calmly. "Were we any better when we were twenty?"

　"When I was twenty, I was on the battlefield killing Turks, helping Vlad impale them one by one on stakes," Remina retorted calmly. "How could I have the time to be as sentimental as a modern little girl?"

　Gwendolen was speechless for a moment.

　She's only lived for a little over two hundred years, and sometimes she can't even get along with a genuine ancient person like Dracula's wife. Is this what they call a generation gap?

　"I'm curious if that girl has thought this through."

　When Remina said this, she gently supported her chin with her slender fingers, thinking.

　"From the reports she wrote previously, she should be able to accept Qi Xing dating other women. After all, she's a nun, and she's always prepared to be just a bystander—that's why I said she used to support Qi Xing and some other female heroes."

　Gwendolen could only understand half of what she said. But she still asked patiently, "So?"

　"So she can accept Qi Xing and other heroines as couples—but she can't accept Qi Xing and Samael as a couple! She's a real couple fan!"

　Lemina supported her face with her hands and smiled triumphantly.

　"I'm very curious about what she'll do next. Will she start looking for other women she likes to compete with Samael, or will she be unable to hold it back and finally make her own move? I'm looking forward to how this drama will unfold—"

　After saying this, the five hundred year old female dragon couldn't help but smile.

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　Yang, as if he was trying to suppress a laugh.

　Gwendolen sighed in despair.

　Why are the strongest people in the church, besides her, all unreliable? It's not that they're bad, they're all kind, but there are always some places...

　"Gwendolen, you haven't taken a vow of chastity. Don't be a spinster all the time. Do you want to go out and have a relationship?"