A saintess? She's just a bad woman.

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"Yes, that's right. Although you're denying yourself like this, my mother said that someone like you wouldn't really hurt others. Unless, of course, that person is someone you absolutely have to hurt."

"maybe."

This time, Santa Karina didn't deny it anymore, probably because she didn't want to deny it anymore.

If that's what Violet thinks, then I should just do it before her pretense is exposed.

Let the brave girl's dream have a little more time.

Vera, however, assumed that Saint Karina had tacitly agreed. She grinned and moved closer, burying her little head deep into the soft ocean of light.

This time, Violet didn't fall asleep. She simply leaned against Saint Karina and chatted with her casually.

Afterwards, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, Vera reluctantly withdrew from the body.

They had to go back; without the convenience of teleportation magic, they had to leave unless they wanted to spend the night in the forest.

Violet had no intention of staying. She knew that if she indulged too much, it could be addictive. She couldn't become a useless person who couldn't do anything without Saint Karina; she was a hero, and she couldn't abandon her companions. Violet hadn't forgotten that Phoebe was still waiting for them at the inn.

Although Santa Karina had given prior notice that she might not be coming back tonight if the mission proved difficult.

However, the mission was completed even more smoothly than Saint Karina had anticipated. Violet is very talented and deserves to be chosen by the Demon Dragon.

Tomorrow brings its own tasks; forever indulging in the tenderness of women is not the way of a hero. If Vera refuses to get up, once the sun sets and night falls completely, Saint Karina will force her to rise and forbid her from whining anymore.

After all, approaching Violet wasn't out of her own volition to protect her, but rather because Saint Karina needed to use Violet, this sharp sword of a warrior, for her own selfish interests.

Hopefully... that dark creature isn't lying to me.

324. The Rain of Growth

"By the way, to prolong our time, before we go back, I'll teach you some water magic. Once you learn it, your control over the water element will be completely different, and you'll be able to travel in the rain without worrying about any harm to your body."

At least, with just normal rain, you don't need to worry about getting sick or catching a cold.

As long as humans do not reach the level of demigods, they will be subject to the limitations of life, and they will experience birth, aging, sickness, and death, as well as catching colds, coughs, and fevers.

"Want to learn?"

“I want to try, Lina.”

Violet's eyes sparkled; it was hard to tell whether she wanted to learn magic or simply hoped to prolong these tender moments.

Perhaps Violet herself didn't realize that she had a sense of crisis—that once she graduated, Saint Karina would leave. It was like a student learning from a teacher, nearing graduation.

But at least for now, Violet wants to cherish every moment she spends with Saint Karina.

"Okay, then come with me."

Saint Karina led Vera to a slightly more open area, some distance from the trees.

Because it was after the rain, the sky was still somewhat dark, but after the rain refracted the light, you could see seven-colored rainbows moving in the raindrops, like a small world formed by bubbles.

"We've reached this area, that's about it. This magic isn't suitable for teaching in the city; it's too destructive."

"Is it a forbidden spell?"

"Is that how it is?"

Saint Karina did not shy away from the question.

Forbidden spells are called forbidden spells not because magicians cannot learn them, but because they are taboo spells, as their power is too great and many are not suitable for beginners to learn.

First, learning forbidden spells requires a vast reserve of magical power, extensive magical knowledge, certain spellcasting skills, and an understanding of the relevant spells.

In addition, there is the rarity of forbidden spells. Unlike other forms of magic, they are not displayed at will.

And... to learn forbidden spells, one needs an excellent teacher to guide and demonstrate, unless one is a true magical genius.

"Next, I will unleash the Water Dragon King spell, which will sweep up a large number of rain clouds. You need to be careful of the lightning swirling within, and avoid accidentally harming friendly forces when you cast it. I will demonstrate for a few minutes, but the true standard for a qualified mage is at least ten minutes. The more powerful the mage, the longer they can sustain the spell."

This is an offensive spell; if there are only enemy troops on the battlefield, you can just cast it anywhere.

Saint Karina's explanation is easy to understand; it's just like playing a game. To cast a spell, you need a certain level of magic, and the spell's duration is determined by your mana bar.

"Water elemental spirits, heed my call! Moisture in the atmosphere, the heavens above the clouds, gather in my holy sword, rain down, rain down! Lightning, lightning! Breath of the Water Dragon King!"

Saint Karina deliberately slowed down the chanting of each word to make each syllable clear.

She did this so that Vera could hear clearly, even if it was just a second time.

Besides staves, holy swords and warrior's swords can also be used as mediums for casting spells. Mages prefer to use staves, which have little melee damage, as a medium for casting spells. Staves are often inlaid with many gems and enchanted with various additional effects such as reducing spell power and time, and increasing spell power and damage.

Spellswordsmen prefer to use swords as a medium for casting spells. Both holy swords and hero's swords are capable of withstanding the surges of magical power in forbidden spells.

In fact, almost every magician can conjure magic orbs by hand; they can pick up any stick from the ground and conjure a large fireball.

Magicians are perfectly capable of casting spells with their bare hands; magical mediums are merely an additional attribute that provides greater convenience for magicians.

This is why most mages have a staff, or magic swordsmen have a high-quality sword.

The instant the chant ended, immense magical power shot from the tip of the holy sword straight into the sky, piercing a hole in the thick, dense clouds.

The clouds were stirred by magic, and the once clear sky darkened again. Dark rain clouds, accompanied by lightning and thunder, created a terrifying spectacle. Thick columns of lightning, each thick enough for four or five people to encircle, fell from the sky, slamming into the earth. They struck with tremendous force, creating deep craters in the ground.

Lightning is purplish-red, and the rainwater, which was colorless, is stained with the color of lightning.

The dense, multi-splitting water jets disrupted the peaceful forest, creating chaos. However, Saint Karina deliberately avoided the trees, striking only open areas. This meant that, within minutes, the increasingly powerful lightning water jets, aside from beautifying the forest's landscape, did not cause further damage.

If the fire doesn't hit a tree, it won't cause a forest fire.

When the allotted time was up, the magic stopped, the clouds turned from black to gray, then to white, and the sky returned to its original state.

The earth looked as if it had been plowed all over, turning from a flat surface into a bumpy, uneven place.

"How about it? It's not difficult, is it? Do you want to give it a try?"

"I don't know... My mother never taught me this kind of offensive magic, but she taught me all her swordsmanship. Maybe she thought it was a killing spell and didn't want me to learn it. That was her selfish reason. But I want to learn Lina's magic!"

Violet initially showed a hesitant and thoughtful expression, but as expected of a daughter with the bloodline of a hero, she quickly made up her mind.

She held firm to her beliefs and wanted to become stronger.

Perhaps this is why the Demon Dragon chose her. As for why only the imprisoned, foolish dragon knows, Saint Karina is waiting to see when the person behind the scenes will appear.

Saint Karina certainly had a target of suspicion: Ernest VII, who was still alive.

"Lina, I want to try."

"very good."

"I remember the incantation was..."

Violet didn't immediately cast the spell, but instead went through in her mind all the details of Saint Karina's magic. She was also trying to decipher the syllables of the magical incantations.

After she had reviewed it thoroughly and had a clear idea of ​​what it was like in her mind, and after doing something similar to what Saint Karina had done earlier, she began to prepare to cast the spell.

The medium for casting the spell is naturally the sword of the hero, just like the holy sword of Saint Karina.

"Water elemental spirits, heed my call... Moisture in the atmosphere, the heavens above the clouds, gather in the sword of the hero in my hand... Rain, rain! Lightning, lightning! Breath of the Water Dragon King!"

Compared to Saint Karina's smooth delivery, Violet's incantation was halting and stumbling.

She also understood the feeling of forbidden water magic spells.

First, she needs to create her own magic within the clouds to influence their movement. Simultaneously, she must continuously inject magic and perform complex operations to transform ordinary clouds into thunderclouds.

Next, an electric current is guided down from the cloud, so that the number of lightning water columns falling within the affected cloud area will be determined automatically.

You also need to infuse it with spiritual energy so that the magic can last for a long time.

"Um, I did it?"

Once the magic had completely stabilized and lasted for more than ten minutes, Violet smiled happily and turned around to say something.

"Yes, Violet, congratulations, you have fully mastered this forbidden spell."

Saint Karina was lavish in her praise.

It wasn't that she was coaxing a child; after Vera performed that spell, the rain cloud's range continued to expand. At first, there were instances of lightning and water pillars smashing trees, causing chaos, but now she completely avoided trees, doing just as well as Saint Karina.

She is very talented; she learns it after just one lesson.

Saint Karina flicked the raindrops from her hair and congratulated her with a rare expression of praise:

"Vell, you are the best child I have ever raised."

Excluding Pope Esther Trollope, she didn't show any talent when Saint Karina was with her.

Her talent lies in divine magic, similar to the divine speech magic used by Saint Karina; however, she is not a qualified magician.

Furthermore, becoming Pope of the Church of Order was not Saint Karina's achievement; it was the Church of Order's achievement. Saint Karina disliked taking credit for others' accomplishments.

"Thank you, Lina. This is the first time I've felt such a flutter in my heart. My heart is pounding so hard it feels like it's going to jump out of my chest."

Violet didn't want to live the life her hero mother had arranged for her—an ordinary, meaning almost unchanging, and stable life.

She longed for change, for recognition, and to become a courageous person who could help more people, just like her mother.

She is not afraid of change, not afraid of the responsibilities that come with change, nor afraid of how difficult the road may be. Violet believes that as long as she works hard and perseveres, she will definitely become the dazzling person she aspires to be.

Previously, she had stayed by her mother's side without achieving anything. After much pleading and persuasion, she finally convinced her mothers to let her go. At this moment, her heart was filled with warmth.

She understood what that burgeoning, gradually expanding emotion, that intense feeling bursting forth from the depths of her body, was. It was growth, it was a sense of accomplishment.

For the first time since leaving her hometown and her mothers, she felt she had truly taken a step forward. This was a very important step, and all the credit went to the people in front of her.

"Lina, could you come a little closer?"

"Coming here is no problem. Are you having any magical difficulties?"

"Not that. It's just... *chirp*."

As Saint Karina approached, Violet, overwhelmed with joy, became bold.

She placed a kiss on Santa Karina's lips and quickly withdrew; it was a fleeting, light kiss.

Violet had long wanted to taste Saint Karina's thin, aloof lips. However, she lacked courage and only took one bite before running away.

"Um...would you hate it?"

"No way. A girl taking the initiative to kiss me is something I'm proud to be proud of."

"Like a record? Then Lina, you're really trash..."

"It's not that bad. It's more like a feeling of satisfaction and happiness that you savor in your heart."

Saint Karina and Vera resumed their way of chatting while maintaining a certain distance.

"So, if I kiss you first, will you be happy, Lina?"

"Yeah, that's pretty much it."

Santa Karina did not deny it.

She savored the memory of that youthful, sweet kiss, with its fragrance like a green apple, without feeling any resistance whatsoever.

325. Teammates who lack communication

After that, before anyone knew it, Saint Karina had been with Vie for almost half a month.

She filled their schedules to the brim. Especially Violet, all of her time was devoted to missions arranged by Saint Karina, not for making money, but to hone her swordsmanship, teach magic, and train her combat skills.

Compared to Phoebe, and also for the sake of Vera, she trained Vera and Phoebe to be partners and work together as a team.

However, it's unclear whether Violet is simply not suited for teamwork or whether her chemistry with Phoebe is lacking. While she rarely makes mistakes when working alone, she consistently makes errors when paired with Phoebe.

Just like now, due to a mistake, Phoebe, this agile little cat, was caught.

It was a tree spirit, not a juvenile, but an adult. Its trunk was at least ten meters in diameter, and its vines were thick and long.

Originally, Violet and Phoebe were supposed to attack its main body, but this resulted in Phoebe being captured.

"Vell, you idiot! It's all your fault! Do you always do it on purpose, making us look embarrassed?!"

Phoebe was not as polite to Violet as she was to Saint Karina.

Moreover, she is currently tied up in the air, with her limbs far off the ground, the kind of thing that would hurt the drum if she landed.

Phoebe was so aggressive that if she hadn't been unable to get down on her own, she probably would have scratched Vera's face.

"No, I didn't. Don't talk nonsense and slander me out of thin air. I would never resort to underhanded tricks and lie like you. Why would I want to hurt you?"

"While hacking at the vines that were almost as thick as a basketball, Violet said as she tried to break through to the core area."