"We exist to fight in times like these. To 'liberate' those who are being persecuted by unreasonable treatment, mad will, and malicious intent."

"liberation?"

Oscar smiled when he heard Sixia say that.

Then came the voice of Meredith.

"Oh! We're leaving!"

"Alright, alright, I'm ready to fight anytime."

The Templars who were charging towards Meredith, and the priests who were chanting in the background, were all thrown into the air simultaneously.

——Gravity magic 『Collapsing』.

This magic can break the chains of gravity and blow the target into the air.

In the distance, the setting sun burned its final rays of light for the day. Countless figures drifted against the backdrop of the setting sun. Gravity was manipulated, causing them to fall away from the village, a precautionary measure to shift the battlefield. Neither Meredith nor Oscar had forgotten what they had witnessed in the Great Green Tunnel: Bishop Fornes's obsession and self-destruction.

The Knights Templar flew out of the village in an instant, and Meredith and Oscar chased after them, rushing into the afterglow of the sunset.

As events unfolded, the villagers, led by the Polka family, collapsed to the ground. Some glared at Sisha and Yunfa, perhaps believing them to be the cause of the trouble. Unable to blame Mireille and the others, they took their anger out on the helpless younger sisters.

Sixia and Yunfa ignored the villagers and looked at each other.

"Sister Si."

"Um."

Sisters are so in tune with each other just like this.

Sixia and Yunfa turned their backs to the villagers and ran out of the village.

“How could this be… Impossible!”

A Temple Knight sank into the ground, and despite his best efforts he could only make a faint sound.

Being at the back of the team, he watched his companions being knocked down without any resistance.

After being thrown into the air, almost all the Templars, leaving aside the priests, managed to land successfully through magic or physical skills. The fact that the ground was sandy also saved them from falling to their deaths.

However, after that, they attacked the male and female duo who were chasing them. What was the result?

All I can say is that there is a huge gap in strength, and the Knights Templar are no match at all.

"Why? You are qualified to be our retainers, right? Why are you our enemy?!"

"Because we are God's enemies~"

In a very relaxed tone, Mireidi said what might be the most terrifying sentence in the world.

How could such a person exist in the world... The Templar Knights were speechless with shock, as if they had encountered an unknown creature. And then—

"Damn heretic!"

After he said this, the sound of bones breaking was heard and the Temple Knight died on the spot.

"No matter how many times I fight someone associated with the church, I still feel bad afterwards."

Meredy said with a heavy sigh.

"Is there anything that makes you feel better after a battle?"

Oscar asked this after giving the priests the final blow.

Meredith didn't answer, but just smiled bitterly.

"Well, what should we do with the people of Libu Village? Even if they accuse us of heresy to the church and try to distance themselves from the matter, I don't care..."

"If they cooperate with the church's investigation, they probably won't take action against them. We're not like Nizu; we're just strangers from out of town. They have no reason to protect us. Alternatively, to be on the safe side, we could hide out in the oasis near Libu Village for a while."

"Yeah, okay, that might work. Shouldn't we also inform Naruto-chan? It would be awkward for both of us if we went to him right after we said goodbye."

"Yes, it would be better to inform him."

Since this is about the "Guardian of the Desert," Nizu will probably find out sooner or later, but it would be great if he could be informed sooner.

"Let's put this aside for now. Regarding Xiaosi and Xiaoyun..."

"Their accusations just now were quite brilliant... I think the villagers heard them all."

Will they be able to live in that village from now on? There will surely be a search party looking for the bishop, but will they be safe then?

I can only say it's very difficult.

"I hope they will join the Liberator."

"They remained steadfast in the face of death, their spirit is truly admirable. However, are they willing to leave the place where Nizu is?"

The two looked at each other.

Suddenly, a voice echoed, and in the distance, Sixia and Yunfa could be seen approaching. They borrowed the Temple Knights' Iraku, and together they rode, waving vigorously towards the area.

"They actually stole the church's Iraku and rode here... Whether it's their mental power or intelligence manipulation skills, they really are outstanding talents, right?"

"I'm starting to think that no matter what, they're going to catch Xiaonai sooner or later."

The two who were chasing them couldn't help but gasp when they saw more than sixty Temple Knights lying on the ground.

But they quickly regained their composure, patting their chests and saying:

"It's a good thing I made it in time... because I thought you two would just leave."

"Onee-san, Onii-chan! Thank you for saving us just now!"

As soon as Yunfa jumped off Iraku, he jumped up and down to thank Miredi and the others, and Sixia also bowed.

Then she raised her head and looked resolutely at Meredith and Oscar.

"Ms. Meredith, Mr. Oscar, I know this request is rude, but would you please take us on this journey?"

“Please!”

The sisters bowed their heads together again.

Meredith and Oscar looked at each other.

"Sorry, we failed to convince Natsu, so he doesn't want to travel with us?"

"Is that so? That's fine. While it might hinder us in battle, we'll definitely be able to help in other areas. We'll do our best!"

"Yunfa will also work hard! Please take us with you!"

The two of them looked towards the distant [Red Dragon Mountain]. Although it was only a brief moment, it did not escape the eyes of Miledy and Oscar.

These two kids are really smart, they have already guessed where Naz is.

However, he did not go to see him, but chose to go with Miledi and the others.

Why? Because they saw the reality of the situation. Even if they went to find Nizu, there was no guarantee they would ever see him, and their lives would be extremely difficult. To survive, the right thing to do was to seek refuge with those who would accept heretics.

Neither Meredith nor Oscar thinks there is anything wrong with working hard to survive. On the contrary, the sisters can swallow their sadness and dissatisfaction and struggle for survival together. In that way, they even make people feel dazzling.

"Well, we are indeed homeless, but that's not the only reason."

"what?"

"Um?"

Meredith and Oscar were surprised that their inner thoughts were seen through, and they also wondered what the reason was.

For some reason, Yunfa said to them with a helpless expression:

"Of course it's to repay my benefactor for saving my life. As a human being, isn't that only natural?"

The two liberators were taught the principles of life by an eight-year-old girl.

"Oh, I don't know when Xiaomi's heart was stained black."

"Stop talking, Meredith. It will only make you more depressed."

"T-that! We also have a plan! As long as we're with you two, there's a high chance we'll meet Natsu-sama. Um, that's why we're also very wicked!"

Si Xia tried her best to help, but it also made the two of them heartbroken.

Originally, Sixia and the others had been searching for him more out of gratitude than out of admiration for him. The intelligence operation was also because they couldn't see him in person, so they thought they could at least do something for him, as a way of repaying his kindness.

Despite their resilience, the sisters are people who value gratitude very much.

"Okay, okay, it's just that traveling with us is dangerous, so—"

I hope the two of them will stay in the secret base and act as members of the "Liberator" organization...Milletti was about to say this, but suddenly stopped.

Sixia and Yunfa didn't know what was happening. They blinked in disbelief, and then they were shocked.

Because Meredith opened her eyes wide and cold sweat broke out all over her body.

"O-Mr. Oscar! Miss Meredith—"

Sixia paused mid-sentence. Oscar was in the same state, swallowing saliva.

Both of them's breathing became rapid.

The two sisters didn't know what was happening and were just confused. Like a machine that had forgotten to be lubricated, Meredith and Oscar turned around stiffly and looked up at the sky behind them.

“I’ve already cleared my aura, but you still discovered me…”

The sound came from the sky, it was a pleasant sound like a yellow oriole singing in a valley, but it was also a terrible sound without any emotion, cold and ruthless.

The little bit of sunlight that burned on the horizon is now sinking.

Instead, darkness came, and a peerless beauty floated in the air.

She radiates silver light in the night sky, as if claiming to be the incarnation of the moon.

Her silver hair fluttered in the night wind, her blue eyes were clear and flawless, and even through her loose nun's uniform one could see her artistic figure and a pair of silver wings that no human could possess.

That woman was unrealistically beautiful.

“Ahhh!”

“Ah!”

Two soft moans were heard, and Sixia and Yunfa fell to the ground.

By witnessing a divine presence? ...Not really.

Because they are afraid, just for no reason.

Afraid of the eyes looking down upon them.

The smart sisters understood as soon as they saw those eyes that it was a terrifying existence.

However, their fearful and trembling moans awakened the spirits of Meredith and Oscar.

"Miledi!!"

"I know!!"

As Oscar rushed forward with his black umbrella open, the woman's figure disappeared without a trace.

Then, a loud noise was heard, and a strong impact split the earth.

“Ugh!?”

Oscar groaned in pain and fell to his knees. The shining Black Umbrella Ten Styles "Holy Slash" was hit vertically by a great sword.

Oscar's proud ten styles of "Holy Absolute" have withstood countless attacks so far, but now they will crack after just one blow and may be shattered at any time.

However, we have bought ourselves time.

As Oscar took the woman's blow, Meredith had already used gravity magic to send Sisha and Yunfa toward the village. Honestly, she didn't have the energy to land them gently. Knowing there was a slight chance they would get hurt, Meredith threw them toward the oasis's spring with all her might.

Mireidi's judgment was not wrong.

“Wow!?”

The loud noise rang out again, and when Miledy's consciousness returned to the front, Oscar was no longer visible.

All that was left was the woman holding the second greatsword and making a sweeping motion.

A little further away, the sound of a heavy object falling on the sand was heard.

It was obviously Oscar who was struck, but Meredith had no energy to worry about him, nor time to confirm. The woman appeared before her, slashing at Meredith with her greatsword.

「!?」

She instantly dodged by falling backwards.

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