Chapter 238: Demon Mission Ring (1/2)

The silence was suffocating. Even the paladins no longer had the presence of mind to continue pressing Leonel. They could all only wait for Pope Margrave's response.

”… You're a very intelligent boy.” Pope Margrave finally said.

Margrave's face practically read like 'I know you're spewing bullshit, but I like it'.

When Spirit Pressure reaches a certain level, it becomes capable of forming many elements. Of course, the efficiency to which it's done is far less than one's main element, but this is true nonetheless.

How could Margrave believe that Leonel took a minute to form a mere One Star Apprentice Art? That was nothing but bullshit.

But, despite the fact it was bullshit, it was bullshit the Pope happened to like. As long as Leonel continued to be this 'intelligent', there wouldn't have to be any problems between them.

”Camelot is truly blessed to have another Childe, and such a powerful one at that. This Seat just wanted to see the future generation today.  Now that I've seen, it's truly as the old say. The young will eventually surpass us all.”

Pope Margrave gave Leonel a deep look. Then, he waved a hand, his eyes returning to their half closed position.

A familiar paladin separated from his position against the wall, leading Leonel and Lionus out.

Leonel's eyes narrowed when the large double doors closed behind, blocking out those blinding lights.

'What a cunning man…'

Let alone sighing a breath of relief, Leonel was several levels more cautious.

Though he had held back, he hadn't exposed his Spirit Pressure without cause. In this world, Leonel had learned that sometimes logic wasn't more important than one's strength. It wasn't until Leonel exposed his power that Margrave's treatment of him truly changed. If he wasn't as strong as he was now, there was no telling whether Pope Margrave would have accepted his reasonings.

Leonel made a note in his heart. Mordred might not be his only enemy in this place.

…

”You know him?”

Not long after Leonel left, Margrave suddenly spoke to seemingly empty air. The paladins didn't react at all, but Little Nana felt somewhat flustered by this line of questioning.

”No, no!” Nana quickly answered.

She wasn't worried her flustered appearance would give away anything. After all, this was her normal state. Plus, Leonel looked toward her first before she reacted, so it could be said that she was just shocked by the sudden attention Leonel gave her.

”Hm, is that so…?”

Margrave didn't say anything for a long while before he continued to speak.

”It seems that this boy is quite lustful. This could be used…”

Nana flushed red with embarrassment.

Margrave chuckled. ”Don't worry, you are among my precious Holy Daughters and God has bestowed upon you a heaven sent ability. How could I pass down such a debasing job to you? You must remain pure beneath the scrutiny of God. There will of course be others to take on this task…”

After he finished saying this, Margrave didn't speak again.

If Leonel was here, maybe he wouldn't be able to hold back his rage any longer.

It might be normal for a young girl like Nana to marry and even birth children in this world, but Leonel had no such thoughts about the little girl.

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”So the mission sets off in at dusk, will you be ready?”