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<Episode 16> Like a drowning person desperately grabbing for a straw, Gloria gripped the hilt of the weapon in her hand tightly. Though she'd sparred with formally trained knights from the temple, this was her first time confronting something non-human. But she instinctively knew. If she didn’t kill that monster, she would not leave this place alive. There was no other explanation for why the others had left her here alone. Since the manifestation of her stigmata,…-
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<Chapter 15> Interrogation It was something Gloria hadn’t initially considered. Now that she thought about it, she had occasionally witnessed priests interrogating spies sent by the Imperial family while residing at the temple. Back then, it hadn’t affected her deeply. It wasn’t her concern. But the people before her now were different. As Leonard said, they were assassins sent to take his life. Whether the Emperor had sent them unaware of her presence or there…
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<Chapter 14> * * * Late night. Gloria had just fallen into a light and hazy sleep. "Gloria." Leonard gently shook Gloria's shoulder with cautious hands. "Someone has broken into the manor." Gloria's eyes snapped open. "It's not just one person, at least three persons." Leonard’s voice became urgent as he confirmed Gloria was awake. "They’ve just passed the garden and are likely entering…
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<Chapter 13> Gloria effortlessly carried Leonard to the bedroom, showing no signs of strain. On the other hand, Leonard nestled in her arms, appeared much more exhausted. “This is… really an experience I never want to go through again.” Leonard said. He'd lost count of how many times it had already happened. Leonard couldn’t figure out how long he’d have to keep relying on her like this. Gloria was stubborn and rarely backed down from a…
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<Chapter 12> “We all agree that the woman is dangerous. She harbors great resentment toward both the imperial family and the temple.” Demonion explained. “Yes, that’s right.” Alexion replied. Alexion nodded with a hardened expression. Demonion slowly turned his gaze to Kais, who had been silently staring at one side of the table with an unreadable expression. “Moreover, she is nothing but an obstacle to our plans.” Demonion twisted his…
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<Episode 11> Although Gloria was disregarded in aristocratic society, the fact that she was a saintess did not change. Surely, if one looked, there would be noble families willing to use her to elevate their status and influence. If she allied herself with such families, Gloria might achieve her goals much faster. No, she didn’t even need to rely on another family in the first place. If Gloria demanded a title, even the Emperor couldn’t easily refuse her. In other…
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<Chapter 10> “......” As Gloria coolly tried to dissuade him, Leonard's handsome face grew even stiffer. It wasn’t something Gloria failed to notice. “Instead, hold this for me.” Gloria said. Gloria quickly changed the subject, offering him the robe she was wearing with a faint smile. Though Leonard's face remained hard, he obediently accepted the robe. Gloria tucked her hair, stiff with Triol's dried blood, behind her ear and made…
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<Episode 6> At that moment, Reni let out a gasp and took a deep breath. But it didn’t last long. She quickly shook her head as if denying any sign of panic, as though she’d never been flustered in the first place. “What? Poisonous herbs? No, of course not.” “I already know.” Gloria replied. “What do you mean…?” Reni bit her lower lip tightly before releasing it and muttered, “It’s just medicine for me to brew and…
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<Episode 9> “Kyat.” “Kyakat.” “Kyat.” It looked as if a snake and a wolf had been intricately combined. Trioll flicked its two-pronged tongue ceaselessly while keeping a close watch on Gloria. Gloria didn’t avoid the three pairs of eyes directed at her but stared straight back into them. For a while now, the abacus in Gloria’s mind had been calculating rapidly. ‘I’m sure someone said those eyes are worth far more than most…
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<Episode 8> Dennis remained silent. In truth, he had an explanation for his actions. The reason he hadn’t informed Gabriel of Gloria’s departure was simple: he was following Gabriel’s orders. Recently, rumors that Gloria was a “fake saint” had spread like wildfire throughout the capital. Upon hearing these rumors, Gabriel was enraged. He summoned Gloria to his office and scolded her harshly. Afterward, he issued a strict order to all the staff: under no…
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