Me, a priest? How could that be!

Chapter 49 Divine Light Fist: Let It All Shine!

The rain keeps falling.

The atmosphere was not harmonious.

Charlotte stood facing the headless horseman from afar, no powerful magic emanating from him, for there was no need for further bluffing.

As the saying goes:

The more reserved you are, the more dangerous you are.

The sky was now overcast and gloomy, and the rain was pouring down harder. It was a pity there was no thunder or lightning; otherwise, it might have guided the lightning to strike the headless knight, causing immeasurable damage.

Is this armor conductive?

"You're quite bold to be distracted while fighting me!" The headless knight took a step forward and stood in front of Charlotte.

The difference wasn't very obvious from a distance, but once you got closer, you could tell that the Headless Horseman was at least a head taller than Charlotte, not even counting the head he was holding, which made him look extremely imposing.

With no mercy, the greatsword in his hand slashed down. Having confirmed that the enemy was the one he was facing, the fallen knight no longer chose to hold back.

It's incredibly fast.

It was as if the headless knight's heavy armor could not hinder his movements.

Charlotte's pupils contracted slightly, and she quickly dodged.

Since transmigrating, he has come to understand a principle: running fast can help you avoid a lot of trouble, and if you can't run, you should try to dodge as much as possible.

And so he dodged and weaved.

Dodge all the attacks.

The headless horseman's attack was perfectly evaded; not only was the dodge light and agile, but the movements also appeared to be walking on thin ice.

At first glance, it may seem like there's no room for maneuver, but in reality, it's quite the opposite. Making too big of a move becomes cumbersome and redundant, making it difficult to switch from defense to offense. Therefore, one must always be on high alert.

Observe carefully, dodge, and then strike!

Charlotte seized the moment when the headless knight turned around after sheathing his sword, and landed a heavy punch on his chest. At the same time, she used the recoil to create distance and readjust her stance.

"Wow, that's amazing...!"

"It's as if they're performing a magnificent dance."

"To be able to fight the Demon King's army officers to this extent, his growth... is overwhelming!"

Keith and Taylor swallowed hard.

Kazuma Sato, standing next to them, couldn't help but remark, "Is this a gambling-related debauchery record? And the expressions are so similar!"

But even he had to admit it.

Charlotte was quite dazzling at this moment.

Previously, when I heard that Charlotte had also defeated Mikami Hibiki during the battle, I didn't think much of it, since I had accomplished the same thing even when I ambushed him. But now, the difference is evident in the battle against the Demon King's army officers.

Is he really the high priest? Why does he seem different from the high priest in my team?

"...Are you really the High Priest?"

The headless horseman tilted the head in his hand and asked the same question. With such superb skills, why didn't he become a rune knight or a sword master to make a name for himself, but instead chose to become a high priest?

Yes.

He recalled that at the beginning of the battle, a girl said that Charlotte didn't like fighting, and even her weapons had the effect of "hitting you hurts me." He couldn't help but reminisce about his past self before he fell into depravity.

But only for a moment.

He was a seasoned knight, unlike Charlotte, and naturally knew he couldn't afford to be distracted in battle. But then he changed the subject, saying, "Not bad, I approve of you. Do you want to join the Demon King's army?"

"...What?"

"Your magical power far surpasses that of others. Even among the Demon King's army... no, among the Demon King's army's officers, you are among the best. If you join the Demon King's army, you will surely achieve great things. The Demon King will also appreciate you."

Turn enemies into friends with a single move.

Even the headless knight couldn't help but applaud his own amazing wisdom. If he could just pull the priest in front of him into the demon king's army, wouldn't he no longer have to worry about getting into trouble?

Charlotte frowned and said, "...Are you serious? You're inviting a priest to join the Demon King's army?"

"What's the problem? There's also a human priest among the Demon King's army officers who has done a lot for the Demon King's army... cough cough, what I'm about to say isn't appropriate."

The headless knight coughed awkwardly.

He might have felt he hadn't revealed any useful information, but Charlotte knew who the human priest he was referring to was.

Of course, I don't care.

"I refuse."

A resolute and unequivocal answer.

"Is that so?" The headless knight sighed. "I was thinking of telling you that the Demon King's army officers get dozens of days of vacation every year, and their salaries are quite considerable. With your handsome looks, you must be popular with women, and you might even have a bunch of wives and concubines."

"...Why don't you try persuading them again?"

"Forget it. I know that a priest like you is very devout. Even if I offered you high-ranking positions, generous salaries, and beautiful women, you would never budge. No matter how I try to persuade you, you will not agree. It's just a waste of breath."

"Actually, I wasn't that devout..."

Charlotte was starting to regret it. To be honest, joining the Demon King's army wasn't so bad; at least she could experience the dark side.

"So..."

The headless horseman seemed to have abandoned his playful nature, exuding an aura of despair and death. His voice was low and menacing as he said, "Now I'm going to get serious. After all, if this drags on any longer, I'll..."

I didn't hear what was said after that.

Because the attack has already begun.

Without warning, Charlotte felt a chill run down his spine, and his body involuntarily tilted his head back, almost at a 90-degree angle. Then, a dark sword flashed past his nose silently.

"Oh, not bad, you actually dodged that move. Let's try that one next!"

The headless knight's attack style should be bold and straightforward, but his current attack style is insidious, cunning, and silent. He uses the rain to conceal his attack path, and if one is careless, he will surely be cut in two.

The strikes came one after another, giving them no chance to breathe.

Charlotte kept her nerves on edge, staring intently at the headless knight's shoulders and arms, only in this way could she detect the attack pattern first and dodge it.

But he was still a low-level novice priest, and his attention gradually wandered and his steps became unsteady. He did not notice that the plain beneath his feet had become muddy, and he tripped and fell to the ground.

"You can't hide now!"

The headless horseman tossed his head into the air, intending to kill Charlotte instantly, surveying the entire situation and giving her no chance to dodge.

Just now.

Meanwhile, at the town's main gate, Aqua, for some unknown reason, was urging the adventurers to raise their hands. She declared with unusual sanctity, "This is a moment of crisis! Come, everyone, please raise your hands and lend your power to Charlotte!"

have to say.

She's very good at lying.

Perhaps it was the atmosphere, or perhaps the goddess's holy aura was simply too alluring, but the adventurers all obediently raised their hands—

"Hey Aqua, stop playing around at a time like this!"

Kazuma Sato wanted to punch her.

What's the difference between this and using a Spirit Bomb to gather someone else's energy? Don't you think it's stupid to believe this?

But surprisingly, light actually began to slowly emerge!

……

Charlotte looked down at the headless knight's head, which was hanging in mid-air and had no way to hide or dodge, and a rather sinister smile appeared on her face.

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"—Now! Divine Light Fist!"

Suddenly, his hands burst forth with blindingly bright light. Combined with the dim light of the night, it was as if he had been hit by five flashbangs in a row in a closed room on a banana road in the dead of night!

—Let everything light up!