Chapter 667: Chapter D243: The Gold of Battle 2
[Hero’s attitude towards the Saintess’s clothes (Star D2, Hero D70+30, Fallen Courage D70)]
2d70+30=d70(6)+d70(40)+30=76
Upon hearing the elder brother’s question, the Hero lowered her head to look at herself.
The plain platinum monastic robe from just now was no longer visible, replaced by a ragged ordinary black-and-white nun’s clothes under her crystal armor.
What was tattered wasn’t just the clothes on her, but the surrounding area as well.
The training ground was devastated under the onslaught of magic, leaving only dirt and rubble beneath her feet; the once smooth floor was completely gone.
If not for the barrier of the ritual restraining it, even the recently repaired Viscount Mansion might have been reduced to ruins again.
“…You don’t have to worry about the aftermath of the battle.”
The elder brother spoke calmly, seeing something in the Hero’s reaction.
“Father and mother aren’t around, and the Kingdom’s situation has been unstable recently. There are many security issues arising in the city, especially with those who claim to be True Saint Disciples.
“As the acting Viscount, it is necessary for me to demonstrate my power, to intimidate those scoundrels; this battle serves well for that purpose.”
Nobles possess power and also bear obligations.
As for someone like the Military Merit Duke, though calling him a “Guardian God” might be an exaggeration, merely the presence of a Pantheon Mage’s intimidating power, even by just sitting there, is enough to ensure stability in the city’s hearts.
Before today, he was merely a hastily appointed acting Viscount, but from today onwards, the entire city would know he possesses strength comparable to a Pantheon Mage. He would no longer be a surprising newcomer, but a strong figure on par with the City Lord.
“Moreover…”
His tone paused subtly, revealing a rare trace of helplessness.
He took out several scrolls, shaking them lightly.
“It’s just the right excuse to replenish the family’s treasury.”
Using these instant-cast scrolls, he had repeatedly and successfully thwarted the Hero’s offensives, but the consumption was undoubtedly extraordinary as well.
Surprised that his elder brother would discuss these things with herself, the Hero showed a hint of unexpected expression, then answered his initial question:
“I saw a piece of nun’s clothes.”
“I thought so.” The elder brother nodded unsurprisingly and then pursued further, “What do you think about that outfit?”
“It’s kind of ugly.” The Fallen Hero pursed his lips, recalling the scene depicted by the Hero. (40)
“…It’s okay.” The Hero hesitated for a moment before answering. (36)
This made the Fallen Hero turn his head in slight astonishment.
1.5. I thought you would like that style
2.6. Doing bad things dressed like that sounds thrilling
3.7. Wasn’t it agreed to build a church on the Moon?
4.8. Once we put it on, it’s ours
9. Do you like undressing that much?
10. Great Success/Extreme Failure
D10=d10(2)=2
♛:
“Think about it, doing bad things dressed like that sounds thrilling,” the Fallen Hero clicked his tongue.
“No, first of all, I wouldn’t do bad things, and I wouldn’t wear nun’s clothes to do them.”
The Hero looked at the other self wordlessly.
“Moreover, it’s not that I dislike it, but…” The Hero shook her head.
[Saintess’s Precepts]
D972=d972(274)=274
[Hero]
D717=d717(564)=564
[Counterattack Success, Star Blessing: 6229]
The Hero’s eyes seemed dazed for a moment, but she quickly suppressed it with a clear calmness.
“I suppose no one would willingly wear an outfit that can’t be taken off.”
Her long moonlit hair danced, and within the lingering magical glow around her, the girl’s moon-white pupils were clear and transparent.
She seemed to be responding to the elder brother before her, or perhaps addressing an unseen presence.
“If you wish for me to wear that outfit, please come forward and discuss it properly with me; don’t do things that cause unnecessary disturbance.”
Speaking thus, the Hero involuntarily clenched her fist.
“—Ha.”
As she puzzled over who she wanted to punch, her elder brother’s light laughter brought the Hero’s thoughts back.
“Success is still far away, but it seems you’ve got it under control.”
Though she did not yet understand what her elder brother meant, the certainty in his words made her feel an inexplicable sense of reassurance.
Simultaneously, the increasingly violent magic power emanating from him, along with the whistling magic wind in the atmosphere, suddenly awakened the Hero.
“Since that’s the case, let’s end the conversation here—it’s time to determine the victor.”
Putting the doubts aside, the Hero showed a smile.
“Yes!”
[Brother activates skill: High Wind Chanting]
2d133+113+30+600=d133(83)+d133(71)+743=897
[Brother activates skill: Arcane Cloud Blade, Extreme Thousand Layers Array – Chain Eight]
D82+98+30+4d140+240+1467=d82(74)+(16)+(55)+(76)+(28)+1835=2084
Note: Advanced Magic*4, guaranteed 240, chain 1467
[Hero activates skill: Sacrifice]
5d162+538+4d144+d70+292=(13)+(142)+(126)+(119)+(51)+538+(40)+(112)+(41)+(15)+d70(44)+292=1533
Note: Strength*2 D5, guaranteed 0.4=538, Constitution/2, Armor Break Adjustment=292
[Brother deals 2084-1533=551 damage to Hero]
[Hero receives 551 damage, Beast Spirit Magic Power: 804, Star Blessing: 5678]
It was yet another intense confrontation, as the hidden barrier had long been unable to completely shield the violent aftermath of the battle.
The excessively grand light shot straight to the sky from the training ground, spreading with the clouds, dyeing the sky in vivid different colors.
Two young girls rose to resist in the magical maelstrom, but ultimately failed to withstand the surging tides, retreating awkwardly under the seemingly ceaseless impacts.
Gazing at the untouchable elder brother, the Hero gritted her teeth and reached out her hand.
In her vision, everything around her slowed down; her mind accelerated under the flow of magic, spiritual power transformed into intangible heat waves, rushing towards the young man-in-target.
[Hero activates skill: Soul Radiation]
[Brother activates skill: Philosophy of Clarity, immune to spiritual effects below L7]
[Brother activates skill: High Wind Chanting]
2d133+113+30+600=d133(6)+d133(88)+113+30+600=837
[Brother’s chanting failed, -30, Advanced Magic*4]