Translator: La0o9 Editor: La0o9
âThe rhythm I sensed through my [Respiratory Art] was correct, for unknown reasons, Negary had fallen weak and is currently hiding somewhere to recuperate himselfâ standing on the 2nd floor of the manor, Chris said with conviction: âThis is the best chance weâll have to eliminate Negaryâ
âI understand. I also agree that we should eliminate Negary right now. Evil Spirits are nothing but faithless undead and embodiments of evil. We would definitely not leave it to growâ Augustin stood by the window looking down at the peacekeeping Crowmen surrounding this manor, openly monitoring this place.
His words caused Grosk to feel a bit embarrassed as it was merchants like him who flocked to this place that allowed Reya to become as powerful as it currently was.
âAnd so the main issue is whether we should send Isabella away first or keep them with usâ Augustin paused briefly before continuing.
Hearing Augustinâs words, Chrisâ gaze wandered towards the mother-daughter pair that was eating their meal on the ground floor.
This question truly needed proper consideration. First of all, sending Isabella and her daughter away first meant reducing both their fighting force and their chances of winning against Negary. Secondly, eliminating Negary meant that Augustin must remain here, and without Cardinal Augustin as escort, considering Seth the Firstâs attitude so far, it would be quite unknown whether or not Isabella would actually make it back safely.
But if they left Isabella and her daughter here, that would mean they were putting all their eggs into one basket. If they couldnât defeat Negary, the mother-daughter pair would also remain here without being able to return to Interkam.
And most importantly, Reya itself wasnât safe either, it wasnât just Seth the First, the Royas Kingdom also didnât hold any goodwill towards the âSaintress of Salvationâ.
âFor now, staying in Reya would be safer for Isabella and Nalaâ Chris pondered for a long time and finally answered: âAlthough there are enemies here, relatively speaking, but Negary would also keep them safe for the Dragonâs bloodâ
âThe daughter of Dragon, Saintress of Salvation huh?â the symbol of understanding appeared on Augustinâs forehead as he observed Nala who was downstairs.
âCan I really eat as much as I like?â Nala looked up, her crystal-clear eyes opened wide and glittered as she asked a female priest. Because there werenât many who had the constitution to accept the Grace of Salvation, even a woman could become a knight or priest of Divine Grace in the Interkam Kingdom.
âOf course you can. All of these were made for you and your mother, if there isnât enough, Iâll make a bit more for you laterâ the female priestâs maternal instincts were touched by Nalaâs pitiful gaze and gently told her.
âReally?â Nala opened her eyes even wider. Perhaps it was an illusion, but the female priest felt like she saw Nalaâs eyes glow golden for a split second.
âOf course...â before the female priest could finish her words, Nala had already cheered and quickly stuffed as much food as she could into her mouth.
âItz so dewicious, mama, haf some as well...â Nalaâs mouth was so full that she looked like a squirrel, unable to speak clearly, causing Isabella to shed some tears out of guilt for not being able to fill her daughterâs stomach.
âSheâs only a gluttonous little girlâ Augustin commented as he lightly pinched his forehead, but exchanged very serious glances with Chris: âHer Dragon characteristics have already begun to awaken?â
âThe real problem now is how to defeat Negary. With our current force, it would be very hard to do thatâ Chris told Augustin about everything he had learnt during this period: âNegaryâs side control at least four Bizarre Scales, these monsters are incredibly powerful, coupled with an unknown amount of Crowmen, that Spirit Shaman young man as well as Negary himself, we will need more people to eliminate Negaryâ
âGrosk, youâve been doing business here for a long time, do you know any experts that we can hire who are trustworthy?â Augustin turned and asked the merchant.
âI know two people, but Iâm not sure if your price is enough for them to acceptâ Grosk answered after some thought: âThose two are both experts in different fields, but they have equally weird personalities, and Iâm not sure if theyâre in Reya right now or notâ
âTake us to meet them. Chris, you stay here and rest, if you keep fighting with that body of yours, youâre going to break yourselfâ Augustin scolded Chris, he knew the sorry state that Chrisâ body was in because he had used the Grace of Salvation to heal him as soon as he arrived.
âGot itâ Chris answered without much worry, he knew his own body better than anyone else, and what he feared wasnât death. To him, death might be a form of release instead.
Suddenly thinking of something, Chris stood up.
In the living room below, while still stuffing herself, Nala suddenly heard someone calling her. As she looked up, she still had a chicken drumstick in her mouth and a piece of steak on her fork together with a mouthful that she hadnât swallowed yet.
The blond little girl turned around and stared blankly at Chris who was standing at the top of the stairs, apparently still a bit stunned.
âNala, Mister Chris is calling youâ Isabella who sat on one side felt sorry, but still scolded her: âJust look at you, where are your dining manners? Youâre being very rude right now, act more like a ladyâ
âI know, mamaâ Nala finished the rest of the drumstick in about two bites and swallowed. After looking longingly at the steak on her fork, she put it back on the plate, wiped her mouth and hands with a clean cloth. Every step she took towards Chris, she looked back at the food on the table once.
âMister Chris, do you need something?â Nala looked wide-eyed at Chris, but still snuck glances back behind herself, obviously still missing her food.
âNala, do you want to protect your mother?â Chris put one hand on Nalaâs shoulder and sensed her rhythm. After confirming that she was completely normal, he felt assured and asked.
âOf course I do, Nala wants to always protect mamaâ Nala nodded seriously.
âThen I have something I want to teach you that can help protect both yourself and your mother better, make sure to study it seriously, ok?â Chris told her with absolute seriousness, Nalaâs eyes were still a bit confused, just like his past self who didnât have a reason to go adventuring.
Nala was still too young right now to understand everything. Perhaps when she did, she would truly grow to become the Saintress of Salvation in the prophecy.
âWhat Iâm about to teach you is called [Respiratory Art]!â Chris pressed his hand on Nalaâs shoulder and began to breathe in an odd pattern, sending the rhythm into Nalaâs body through his hand and teaching the pattern to her.
Nalaâs eyes glowed golden for a brief second before it disappeared, but Chris was shocked as Nalaâs breathing instantly synchronized with his own and completely harmonized with her surroundings.