"But involving the Holy Daughter and the secrets of the Church, she will most likely face a death sentence... At the very least, life imprisonment."
Sister Gretel's ruthless words slowly fell.
In an instant, Tiya burst forth with an unprecedented glow of the Bright Moon.
Without any hesitation, she chose to confront the other party.
Now that her freedom was restricted, even Louise was implicated, escaping forcibly was the only solution Tiya could think of to break the situation.
But facing so many former colleagues, even the highly respected Sister Gretel on normal days, she could not bring herself to deliver a lethal blow no matter what.
Thus, Tiya's fate was arguably predetermined.
Accompanied by a flash of purple light, a spiritual whip far surpassing the previous one attacked again, causing the extraordinary power Tiya had just mustered to instantly dissipate.
Her body trembled violently, sobbing, enduring indescribable pain.
Tiya, with a vacant look, lost the ability to resist, with clear drool trickling from the corners of her mouth, her speech becoming muddled.
But she still harbored a slight hope.
Sister Gretel looked down on her condescendingly, her eyes revealing a hint of pity and mockery.
"Holy Daughter... This is the first time and the last time I address you this way." She slowly lifted Tiya's chin, "Perhaps the false image built by the Church on ordinary days brought you some unnecessary illusions, but with the Moonlight Holy Scripture imminent, in these last moments of your existence in this world, I hope you understand one thing."
"The gentleness and indulgence we usually show are never meant for 'Tiya Yohusti' as an individual. Even all the informants in the Church, for these years, have hated you to the bone and have been trying to find ways to eliminate you."
"After all, if it weren't for your wrongful existence, the Goddess might have been resurrected long ago."
"But at this point, it's pointless to tell you all this."
"Take her to the Divine Moon Gap... Be careful not to harm the vessel of the Goddess."
"Also, remember to set the Painful Illusion to maximum power and try to completely erase the 'mistake' in the vessel before the Bright Moon Consciousness descends."
In the room, Hillena watched the young man lying on the bed in a deep slumber, with a slight frown.
At this moment, it had been a whole night since the young man fell unconscious after hearing the bell.
Hillena still had official duties, already changed and ready to leave the mansion.
Because of the deal reached between them, she did not want to expose Lynn's whereabouts for the time being and planned to let him continue staying in the room until her return.
Speaking of which, tonight she even received an invitation from the Silent Church to attend and witness the Divine Descent Ceremony of the Moonlight Holy Scripture.
Not only her, but all the powerful and influential nobles of the Imperial Capital had received invitations.
This was also one of the ways the Silent Church showed off its strength.
Such a lot of trouble.
Thinking this, Hillena sighed, then rang the bell on the table to summon the Chief Maid she trusted most.
"Before I return, do not let anyone enter my room," Hillena instructed softly, "If the person inside wakes up, try to fulfill any requests he has... just somehow keep him stalled."
Hearing this, the Chief Maid nodded, but after glancing into the room, a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.
"But Your Highness... there seems to be no one in your room?"
Hillena subconsciously turned to look, then froze in place.
During the time she was speaking, the young man had somehow disappeared from the bed.
(ps: Got dragged to a New Year's gathering yesterday, drank too much and blacked out, was groggy all day and couldn't write... I'm truly very sorry, please forgive me, I will make up for the missed updates later.)