Nicholas was aware of the relationship between Ye Xunhuan and Olivia, so he wasn't surprised when Ye Xunhuan asked this question.
"She should be fine. After all, she has the Blood Emperor of the Blood Clan's power, plus the butcher knife, and she's with the hidden party, so the secret party can't do anything to her!" Nicholas declared confidently. "But it's intriguing that the secret party wants the butcher knife!"
The Church had long understood the conflict between the hidden and secret parties. They also knew the secret party was after the butcher knife but couldn't fathom why.
It's known that Olivia holds the title of Blood Emperor, making her a top-level expert within the Blood Clan and globally. Moreover, Olivia's status within the hidden party is highly revered.
Nevertheless, the secret party went ahead with their actions. Nicholas couldn't believe there wasn't some secret involved.
But what that secret was, Nicholas couldn't guess.
"You didn't kick her when she was down, did you?" Ye Xunhuan asked, squinting.
Before Nicholas could respond, Michelle interjected, "No!"
"You better not have!" Ye Xunhuan warned sternly. "If I find out that any of your Church members played dirty, don't blame me for turning against you unmercilessly!"
With that, a sharp killing intent emanated from Ye Xunhuan.
Olivia was one of Ye Xunhuan's few good friends, a confidante, almost like an older sister, who took great care of him.
If anyone dared harm Olivia, Ye Xunhuan would relentlessly pursue them.
Sensing the killing intent from Ye Xunhuan, both Nicholas and Michelle wore embarrassed smiles.
They indeed considered finding Olivia and exploiting her to seize the butcher knife.
But without any leads on Olivia, they had no choice but to abandon the plan.
Fortunately, they didn't act on it; otherwise, the person standing before them would definitely become the Church's enemy.
"Marshal, we're not planning to become enemies with Olivia, but what if Olivia decides to oppose us?"
"I don't care about that," Ye Xunhuan replied indifferently. "Anyway, if anyone harms her, I'll take their life!"
Michelle's expression shifted slightly, "Don't you think that's too overbearing?"
"That's just how I am," Ye Xunhuan replied nonchalantly. "If you have any complaints, go talk to Louis III and see what he does!"
Michelle took a deep breath and slowly suppressed the anger in her heart, "Alright, let's not talk about this. What's your next move?"
"You killed Benjamin and Johns from the Wolf Clan. The news will spread for sure; the Wolf Clan won't let you off." Michelle stated seriously. "As for Alfonso, although this account will fall on us, you won't escape either!"
"So, what are you suggesting?"
"Let's collaborate once," Michelle proposed. "We'll help you find Olivia and assist in taking down the Wolf Clan!"
Hearing Michelle's words, Ye Xunhuan couldn't help but laugh, "I was wondering why you'd take action; turns out you want to tie me to you!"
Despite the decent relationship between Michelle and Ye Xunhuan, Michelle prioritized the interests of the Church above all in the face of personal gain.
"You won't be losing out, right?" Michelle said softly. "Combining our strengths, if we can find Olivia, it'll be an unbeatable team!"
"I'll handle my affairs myself; I don't need your help," Ye Xunhuan refused without hesitation. "The Wolf Clan wants me dead, so let's see whether I die first or the Wolf Clan gets exterminated!"
With that, Ye Xunhuan turned around, ready to leave.
He would not collaborate with Michelle, not because he didn't trust her, but because he didn't trust other members of the Church.
He only had a bond with Michelle; with others, he had no connection.
Moreover, he's from Huaxia. After that mysterious person's appearance last time, Ye Xunhuan didn't believe the Church hadn't sensed the crisis!
Ye Xunhuan didn't want to team up with the Church, to only have them turn against him after defeating the Wolf Clan.
Plus, Ye Xunhuan currently had the ninth Prince from the Wolf Clan, Emmanuel, working as his inside man!
Thus, weighing the pros and cons, Ye Xunhuan declined Michelle's offer.
Watching Ye Xunhuan's departing figure, Nicholas sighed softly, "Saintess, he won't come under our control!"
"I've never intended to control him!"
"Then why did you just..."
"I have my plans!" Michelle said calmly. "Take the others back first. I'll go and continue talking with him!"
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Nicholas didn't think much of it.
In Nicholas's view, Michelle was trying to pull Ye Xunhuan into their faction to eliminate the Wolf Clan and perhaps deal with the Blood Clan later, entirely for the Church's benefit.
Know that the Church had feuded with both the Wolf Clan and Blood Clan for over a millennium without ever settling the score.
If they could recruit Ye Xunhuan, a potential powerhouse, the Church's strength would soar!
If Ye Xunhuan could be utilized by them when the Holy War breaks out, he would be an exceptionally potent ally.
So when Michelle chased after Ye Xunhuan, Nicholas found nothing amiss.
Soon, Michelle caught up to Ye Xunhuan.
Seeing Michelle chasing him, Ye Xunhuan asked confusedly, "What are you following me for?"
"You really have no heart!" Michelle gazed at Ye Xunhuan with an alleged grievance, like a forlorn woman, and said, "You would kill me even for Olivia..."
Seeing Michelle behave , Ye Xunhuan felt a wave of helplessness, "Big sis, you're the Saintess. Don't act like I abandoned you, will you?"
"But you saw everything of mine..."
Ye Xunhuan's mouth twitched involuntarily.
"Just imagine, if the Church people found out you saw everything of me, how would they react?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xunhuan's heart skipped a beat, "What the heck do you want?"
At that moment, Ye Xunhuan seemed to perceive himself being listed on the Church's most wanted list, hunted by countless church members.
Watching Ye Xunhuan's distressed face, Michelle's lips slowly curved into a charming smile.
Unfortunately, it was veiled, so Ye Xunhuan couldn't see Michelle's smile capable of captivating all beings.
"What do you think I want to do?"
"Big sis, I didn't do it on purpose, alright? How about we find a place, and I strip down for you in return?" Ye Xunhuan said helplessly.
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan's words, Michelle's eyes sparkled with excitement, akin to a lustful woman, and she said eagerly, "Sure, sure, you strip now..."