After my rebirth, Miss Saint turned evil

"--Indeed, I've been seeing carriages quite a lot lately. I never imagined something like this would happen."

Ella suddenly realized that her thoughts had flown away, so after a moment, she nodded slightly to the words of the person sitting next to her.

Come to think of it, I've been hearing the cathedral door opening and horses neighing quite a bit lately.

I see. Those of high rank seeking refuge from Crossmaria, and those seeking to send their children to safety, all choose to rely on the Cathedral.

Ella muttered, narrowing her eyes.

Religious facilities like cathedrals have often been used as temporary refuges during wars or as holy places since ancient times.

So, the effect this time won’t change either.

Especially since this time the damage was caused by the Heraldry Cultists.

For the Goddess Cult, doing so can both highlight the meanness of the Heraldry Cultists and demonstrate their own magnanimity.

In this case, the Goddess Cult will not show mercy.

They can naturally make requests to other countries to declare the Heralds as enemies and a cult.

Ella blinked, her black pupils gleaming slightly.

Enemy, yes, enemy.

Since I am on the side of the Great Saint Church, the Herald Cultists are my enemies.

But what about Murphy?

If the man in the report was the Murphy he knew.

Ella's cheeks twisted again.

Chapter 3: Strange Silence

The wheels turned slowly, as if drawing the night in.

I always feel that the horse pulling the cart seems to be quite honest, and it doesn't even neigh.

Sitting on the floor of the carriage and feeling the shaking of the carriage, Murphy let out a breath of cold air from his throat.

Phew~ The aroma of wine wafting from the depths of the carriage is so fragrant.

Murphy had never ridden in this kind of carriage before, so this time it was considered a luxury.

Come to think of it, it doesn’t seem like I’ve walked much recently, but why do my legs feel a little sore?

"But is this a good idea? If everyone knew you left Crossmaria, there would definitely be a big commotion."

Murphy draped her arms over her legs and muttered to herself in the darkness.

From this side, he could see the figure clearly.

Her long light red hair fluttered in the wind as she sat there without saying a word.

In the moonlight, she looked somewhat mysterious.

Madia, the saint of the Church of Heraldry.

There is no doubt that the Church of Heraldry is now at the center of this storm.

Those on the side of the Goddess Cult should be aiming at her heart now.

It was totally unreasonable for her to leave Crossmaria under the cover of night in such a situation.

As if surprised by Murphy's question, Mattia narrowed her eyes for a moment and then made a sound.

"An told me, didn't he? It's about forming an alliance with the elves. If we want to go out, now's the only time. Oh, didn't I listen carefully?"

Murphy knew that those eyes were now staring at him in the darkness.

Recently, the Saint Lady seemed to be in a bad mood, so she didn't continue.

Silence is painful. Although I said a few words unintentionally, the atmosphere after that did not seem to be conducive to continuing the conversation.

So, in the following time, the only sound was the sound of the carriage galloping across the field.

The neighing of the horses of the Heraldry Cultists following it and the surrounding guards echoed in the night sky.

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"I believe now is a good opportunity. While the feudal lords are still struggling to react to the shock of Crossmaria's fall, Mr. Murphy... and then, please allow Saint Madia to proceed to the Hanging Gardens of Gasalia."

Lalge An said this in the tavern.

That hearty voice echoed in Murphy's mind as she just came down from the second floor.

There is a dull pain on the top of the head.

So he pressed his temples with his fingers and opened his mouth.

"Then why? In the eyes of the Goddess Cult, we are like great sinners holding the hand of the devil, so it is not surprising that the princes would attack here at any time."

The word "big sinner" came from Murphy himself, but even so, it couldn't help but make his heart tremble slightly.

Unable to help but, the figure of Ella, who was buried deep in his heart, became a little blurred.

Crossmaria now is like a blank space protruding from the map.

"Because of this, the enemy, under the pretext of suppressing the cult, would covet Crossmaria's power. It wouldn't be surprising if they were to swarm over it like wild beasts upon a dead body. Even in such a state, are we still seeking an alliance with the elves?"

Hearing Murphy's worried words, Ann raised her lips with some pride.

Such behavior really makes him look like a child.

"It's not that simple, Mr. Murphy. It's true that Crossmaria has fallen. However, most of the upper class who once ruled the city have already fled."

Murphy opened her eyes slightly and listened to what Ann said.

I don't know what he was so happy about, he actually looked very smug.

The fact that the original rulers are still alive serves as a righteous cause for them and increases their sense of justice.

On the contrary, if such people really exist, they should be wiped out, right?

Of course, the current military strength does not allow us to make such a choice.

Behind Murphy, who was frowning, Frodo, who had been silent, suddenly let out an "Ah".

"I see. They're taking advantage of the lull in the nations' search for suitable puppets. Well, while that's unpleasant, there won't be any large-scale military deployments until then."

Frodo shook her neat black hair and tapped her chin with her finger.

Hearing this, Filia beside her also showed an expression of understanding.

An, and there is also Frodo.

It's great that you can understand, but if possible, please just say something that ordinary people can understand.

Putting aside the various things happening on the battlefield, even if someone were to talk about ruling power or something like that, we simply wouldn't be able to understand it here.

Murphy grumbled softly in her heart and turned her head to the side.

Well, it seems Hawke and Adeline are the same.

"Meffy, the so-called ruling power is a practical thing, and its authority will never expire. In other words, even if we use a large number of troops to recapture this place, if someone with ruling power from another faction later demands it, I'm afraid war will break out again."

In other words, no matter who it is, everyone is vying for the rights here.

Frodo said this while staring into Murphy's eyes.

The strange hair, which was obviously black but had a hint of gray in it, swayed gently near her eyes.

After Frodo's explanation, Murphy gradually began to understand these contents.

So that's how it is. No matter which force, it's hard to give up the desire for Crossmaria.

If possible, they would probably want to incorporate this blank area into their own territory.

However, it would be a different matter if those who had the right to rule were still alive.

Although the Heraldry Church can only be regarded as a small force, if it is dispatched rashly, it will be burned to some extent.

And even if this place is captured, it is still so strong.

If they take this place only after inflicting heavy casualties on their soldiers, and then other forces nominate someone with legitimate ruling power as a puppet to attack Crossmaria, that would be disastrous.

Thinking about it this way, although this is a blank area, it can be said that it is difficult to take action easily before preparations are completed.

"However, the situation remains dangerous. To sign a formal alliance, Lady Madia must go in person. There is one more thing that is necessary, which is—"

An paused for a moment, but then the words came out of his throat.

"——Regarding this incident, Mr. Murphy, I hope your position can be determined within the Church of Heraldry."

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Filia and Frodo, who had been asked to accompany them as a matter of course, were now wrapped in blankets and asleep, and the Saint was also silent at this moment.

In this wonderful silence, Murphy slowly remembered Ann's words.

In fact, from the perspective of the Church of Heraldry, Murphy's position is actually very unstable.

He has the merit of saving Madia's life in Crossmaria and repelling the enemy general Ames.

On the other hand, they also committed the crime of destroying the underground temple they were guarding and taking the lives of several Heraldry believers.

Although he was pardoned for saving Mattia, the resentment he had felt before would not dissipate easily.

They are just sleeping deep down inside, and will show their fangs as soon as they get the chance.

Therefore, Ann hopes that Murphy can consolidate his position in the Church of Heraldry.

She probably thought that if she achieved success in her journey to establish an alliance with the elves, no one would openly express dissatisfaction.

To be honest, Murphy personally thought that forming an alliance with the elves was a crazy idea.

Moreover, there were some things in what An said before that he couldn't understand.

Why would An protect himself so much?

Not only was their position taken into consideration, but this time, they were allowed to ride in the carriage with Saint Madia, in the name of escort, unlike the other Heraldsmen running around the carriage.

Murphy didn't know why she was treated so specially. She had never received such preferential treatment before.

As for the possibility, rather than considering him, it would be better to say that Filia and Frodo are regarded as valuable fighting forces.

Maybe it was also influenced by his relationship with Helena... right?

In short, perhaps there was also a sense of familiarity caused by temporarily walking on the same street, but in the final analysis, An was not someone who would act based on emotions.

Although every detail of the language makes people feel gentle, there is a calmness deep in his heart.

Afterwards, there was another clue, which was that Saint Madia probably trusted him.

"——Brave man, before we arrive, there is something I want to tell you."

The color of the ground has changed slightly, and it seems that we are about to enter the realm of elves.

At this moment, Mattia broke the silence and threw a word to Murphy.

But, this woman is still calling him a hero? He is standing opposite her.

"It was an incident that happened in Crossmaria, when you came between me and the enemy general."

It seemed as if the sound was revealed involuntarily, and Mattia's voice sounded unusually heavy.

Murphy guessed that it was probably because of the time when she saved Mattia from Ames' attack.

Was she trying to express her gratitude for what happened back then? It turns out the Saint also has human emotions.

However, Madia rejected Murphy's relaxed thoughts and opened her mouth.

"My advice to you is, don't think of that as doing me a favor. I won't thank you—no, on the contrary, I resent you."

Murphy couldn't help but open his mouth, and Mattia's words echoed in his mind again and again.

He still couldn't understand the words, and Mattia seemed to have finished what she wanted to say and her lips were tightly closed again.

It was like he refused all questions, very tough.

Of course, Murphy didn't want to pursue the matter from there.

I see, the reason is still unclear.

However, the reason why An was so protective of this side was at least not because of the trust of this woman.

Suddenly, the degree of shaking of the carriage changed slightly.