Have you had enough, Miss Vampire? It's time to get down to business.

"Whatever the reason, this is the best-case scenario for me, isn't it?"

As he spoke, he turned his head and looked at the narrow pass not far away.

That's the only way to Gordon City.

As long as there is a real boss guarding there, the effect of "one man guarding the pass, ten thousand men cannot break through" can be achieved!

The boss is already there.

And Lucinda, under the temptation of Isabella, stepped into death without looking back!

……

Close... getting closer...

Lucinda licked her lips, her heart filled with hunger driven by bloodlust.

I haven't encountered prey of this level in many years... The last time I had the same feeling was when I was chasing that "little sister" Isabella.

In order to deal with me, she even brought in people from the church and tried to die with me.

In the end, my overconfident little sister was completely purified by the powerful Holy Light Magic, without even a trace of residue left... It's a pity that if I could have absorbed the "blood of the True Ancestor" in her body at that time, I would have been promoted to the eighth level long ago, and would not have ended up in such a miserable state today.

Ahead is the narrow pass.

The only exit in this funnel-like terrain.

"The other party's escape speed wasn't very fast. It didn't seem like he was using any spiritual power, but was simply running on his feet... Is it because he's not in good condition and can't use spiritual power? Or is it..."

Suddenly, Lucinda stopped and felt a bad premonition in her heart.

However, it was still a step too late.

Whoosh!

With a sharp sound of breaking through the air, a huge arrow emitting golden light and wrapped in lightning, almost the size of a siege crossbow, fell from the sky and hit Lucinda right in front of her!

If she hadn't stopped in time, she would have been hit by now!

"Seventh-level divine art, Arrow of Holy Judgment... There is a demigod-level church expert in this place!"

After realizing this, Lucinda's pupils shrank and she quickly jumped to the side.

At the same time, more arrows fell one after another, constantly following Lucinda's dodging trajectory, making her exhausted and leaving her with almost no chance to breathe!

Then, a sturdy man in a white robe walked slowly towards her with steady steps.

The man was about forty or fifty years old, with a high nose, deep eyes, and a thick golden beard. The first impression he gave was that of a majestic and awe-inspiring lion.

"Defender of the Faith" Lyrian!

"Vampire Lucinda...are you coming straight for me? That would save me a lot of trouble."

He spoke calmly, his voice deep and rich, befitting his appearance. "I will announce myself and let you die knowingly. This is the only mercy I can offer you... 'Defender of the Faith' Laerian, currently serving as the Saint's Guardian."

Hearing these words, even the cold and arrogant high-level vampire Lucinda was shocked and her breathing became rapid.

"Defender of the Faith" Lyrian?

The famous eighth-level expert in the Holy Light Church?

The guard beside the new Saint is actually him? !

"This is impossible..." Lucinda muttered in disbelief. "Haven't you already left Gordon and headed for Palmer City?"

"Oh? So you really did send someone to investigate the whereabouts of Her Excellency the Saint and me?"

Guardian Laerian raised his eyebrows slightly:

"That kid Lor was right."

64. Just a Monster

Three days ago in the morning, the new Saint Angelica and her guard, the "Defender of the Faith" Laerian, arrived at the Gordon City Church together.

The blonde and blue-eyed Saint is indeed worthy of her reputation.

Frankly speaking, in terms of appearance, she was still slightly inferior to the one from the Lor family. However, Angelica possessed an almost divine aura, a purity and transparency similar to glass.

Just sitting there quietly, she exudes a charm that makes people unable to take their eyes off her.

...He is worthy of being the face of the Holy Light Church.

Lor couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

But in his opinion, Isabella, who is sometimes silly and naive and sometimes a little thoughtful, is more approachable.

Maybe it’s because they have been together for a while, or maybe it’s because of the special “family contract” relationship between them... In short, to Lor, Isabella is more adorable.

As for the "Guardian" who served as the guard, Laerian.

Well, although this uncle is much more muscular than an average person, he inevitably becomes less noticeable next to the radiant Saint. Judging from his appearance alone, he doesn't seem to be a demigod at all.

However, this also means that "Guardian" Laerian is very good at hiding his strength.

His truly terrifying side is probably only shown to his enemies.

"With the enemy at hand, Lord Lerion and I will certainly offer our full assistance."

Saint Angelica spoke slowly. Her voice was soothing and gentle, not loud, but loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly:

"Captain Rhonina...according to your estimation, 'Vampire Lucinda' will land on a nearby beach, correct? If so, then without further delay, please lead us there immediately."

"Wait, Angelica," Lerien interrupted. "To be on the safe side, I'll go alone. You can stay here."

"Oh? Lord Lyrian, do you think I will be a drag?" Angelica lowered her eyes.

"Yes, 'Vampire Lucinda' is likely to possess demigod-level strength. I may not be able to take care of you then."

Lyrian replied bluntly:

"I understand your thoughts, but you are a 'Saint' after all, and your battlefield is elsewhere... Besides, if you want to fight a strong enemy, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. With your talent, if nothing unexpected happens, you will be promoted to a high level in a few years, and it is only a matter of time before your strength surpasses mine."

"My battlefield, is it somewhere else..."

Saint Angelica was thoughtful.

After pondering for a moment, she shook her head gently and said:

"You are right, Lord Lyrian. I was willful."

To be honest, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this answer.

Angelica herself has the fifth-level strength and can indeed be a very reliable combat force, but she also has the special identity of "Saint". If something unexpected happens, the consequences will be very serious.

At this moment, Lor stood up:

"Excuse me, Your Excellency the Saint... Even if you can't step onto the battlefield yourself, you can still help us a lot."

"Oh?"

"Please follow your original plan and stay briefly in Gordon City today, then depart for Palmer City early tomorrow morning," Lor said slowly. "We'll spread the word, and tomorrow morning, I'm sure enthusiastic citizens will flock to the streets just to catch a glimpse of you."

"Wait, you mean to say that Angelica should set off alone without my escort?" Lerien frowned.

"Yes, this is to paralyze the enemy."

Lor explained, "The Saint's pilgrimage is public. If the enemy had learned of this information, they would have assumed you were in Gordon City and would have been on high alert. Perhaps Lucinda has already sent spies, or employed some special supernatural power, to secretly monitor your every move."

"Are you sure?" Lyrian asked thoughtfully.

"I can't be sure, it's just a guess."

Lor spread his hands and said seriously:

"If I were Lucinda, I would never take it lightly... Ever since the fall of the Blood Kingdom, she's been on the church's wanted list, and she still hasn't been apprehended. I guess she should be cautious at least.

"And after all, we can't be completely sure whether she will actually come. Perhaps Lucinda has already realized that her subordinate Victor Monroe is dead and her so-called 'prey' has long escaped, so she simply decided not to come.

"But, as long as there's a chance the enemy could show up and commit evil, we must be fully prepared, right? This is in line with our Holy Light Church's motto of 'Redemption and Protection'!"

The rookie exorcist Lor's remarks made Lerian slightly stunned.

"These words are impeccable, Lord Lerion." Saint Angelica smiled. "So, you have no reason to object, right? Don't worry, I can protect myself on this short journey from Gordon to Palmer City even without you."

As he spoke, he looked at Lor seriously and said:

"If I can help you in this way, I am most happy to do so. As for Lord Lerion, I am at your disposal."

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Excellency the Saint." Lor bowed slightly to her respectfully.

Then, something else came to mind.

"Uh, Captain Ronina, I'm sorry for acting on my own initiative... Do you think this arrangement is appropriate?" Lor scratched the back of his head apologetically and looked at the captain.

"Well, since Her Excellency the Saint and Lord Lerion have both agreed, why should I object?" Captain Rhonina sighed. "Next time, before you act on your own, could you please consult with me first, Lor? ...Although, I quite approve of your plan."

At this moment, Lor suddenly felt something in his heart and felt a sharp gaze staring at him.

It was none other than the "Defender of the Faith" Laerian.

"I just heard that a newcomer was chosen by 'Liu Guang'. Could it be you?" The demigod-level powerhouse nodded slowly and said, "Your name is 'Lor', right... Okay, I remember it."

There seemed to be some approval in the boss's eyes.

……

Time returns to the present.

The vampire Lucinda suddenly let out a shrill scream!

Veins bulged on her pale skin, and her originally elegant and calm face suddenly became extremely ferocious, with her fangs exposed.

Lucinda waved her hand urgently, and several streams of blood flowed out from between her fingers, and then quickly condensed into several sharp blades as long as swords, solidifying on her five fingers!

Zheng! Zheng! Zheng!

Lucinda got on all fours, and with a beast-like posture and astonishing speed, she kept waving her claws made of blood, chopping off the "Arrows of Judgment" that kept flying towards her one by one!

In an instant, thunder and lightning exploded, and golden light shone everywhere!

“Hiss—ha—!”

A fierce light flashed in Lucinda's eyes, and a roar came from her throat that no human could ever make.

"Heh, you finally revealed your true colors."

The guardian, Laerian, said coldly, still maintaining a calm and composed demeanor:

"So-called nobility and elegance are merely superficial... The so-called vampires, in the final analysis, are nothing more than monsters born from the 'source of evil'."

As he spoke, he slowly raised two fingers. A vast and pure spiritual energy surged up, and even though there was no wind, Lerian's robe suddenly fluttered.

Click, click.

With a series of crisp sounds, the sharp claws made of blood on Lucinda's hands suddenly shattered!

If there were spectators nearby, they would find the situation a bit strange... Lucinda stood there like a stone statue, and the "Defender of the Faith" Lyrian did not move, just standing opposite her.

But in Lucinda's own eyes, it was a completely different scene—

The clouds in the night sky have disappeared, the moon is nowhere to be seen, and there are only bright stars in the sky.

And these bright stars are falling one by one.

This "rain of arrows" composed of meteors is so dense that it is impossible to avoid it! Moreover, each meteor contains astonishing holy light power!

This is an eighth-level divine art, "Falling Stars in the Fantasy Night".

That’s right, at this moment, the wonderful scene that Lucinda saw was not reality, but an illusion.

But the lethality of those meteors is real!

...After a few minutes, the illusion disappeared.

When Lucinda came to her senses, her body was covered with bruises and burns, but she was still alive, and all the wounds on her body were healing rapidly.

"As expected of a high-level vampire, your recovery ability is truly astonishing... Your current strength should be above level seven, close to level eight, right?" Lerion sighed softly, "It seems there's no way to end this quickly."

65. Is there another trick?

On the other side, the ship has already docked.

Vincenzo could vaguely see lights coming from afar and could also hear the sounds of fighting.