[Vol. 2] Chapter 107: Guardian of the Kingdom

 

The iron plaques and corresponding nodes here numbered at least close to a thousand, indicating just how many heinous criminals were confined on the second floor of the prison.

 

However, none of these could catch the attention of Miss Priestess. What truly drew her gaze was an exceptionally splendid circular magic array, much more intricate than the other nodes.

 

With a diameter of several meters, the silver glow symbolizing spatial power constantly flowed around it. Just the entrance had such a scale, indicating that the independent space corresponding to this node must be quite extensive.

 

What caught Violet’s attention even more was the fact that beside this complex node, there was currently a young girl with long sky-blue hair, around twenty years old, sitting in a golden robe.

 

The crucial point was that, if one overlooked the difference in temperament and age, she bore at least a striking resemblance of fifty percent to Lilya Melchior!

 

As Violet shifted her gaze over, the girl in the golden robe and blue hair seemed to be moved and opened her previously closed eyes, meeting Violet’s gaze.

 

Her pupils were peculiar, not clear, nor cloudy. Instead, they resembled transparent black crystals, appearing flawless yet as if harboring countless vicissitudes and history.

 

Eyes representing wisdom.

 

This woman definitely didn’t look as young as she appeared on the surface.

 

“Who are you?”

 

As she asked, the Priestess directly stepped toward her.

 

After locking eyes with Violet, the girl in the golden robe showed a hint of uncontrollable surprise in her eyes, but it quickly vanished into thin air.

 

She didn’t stand up or show any hostility. Instead, she remained seated, smiling gently towards the approaching black-haired girl.

 

“As the lord of this place, shouldn’t it be more appropriate for me to ask that question, Miss Intruder?”

 

“Well…”

 

Violet didn’t obediently provide her name. After stopping just a few meters away from the girl in the golden robe, she stared at her face for a few seconds, pondering.

 

“You must be some ancestor of the Melchior family, right? Do you know Lilya?”

 

“Lilya… You mean the first daughter of that Anchorro child? Oh~ Of course, I’m aware. Anchorro quite likes that little girl. What, did you come here on her behalf?”

 

Before Violet could answer, the girl in the golden robe laughed and shook her head.

 

“Hehe, I don’t think a little princess can command strong individuals like you.”

 

Despite this being their first meeting, the girl, who bore a striking resemblance to a certain princess and seemed to be an ancestor of the royal Melchior family, conversed with Violet as if they were old friends.

 

“I came on my own accord, but judging by your appearance, did you just have a fight with someone?”

 

Traces of blood lingered at the corners of the golden-robed girl’s mouth, and her originally neat robe was in disarray, showing signs of damage in multiple places, revealing fair and delicate skin underneath. It was evident that these were the marks of a recent battle.

 

If she truly was an ancestor from the royal family of the Human United Kingdom and had survived for so long without any signs of aging, then this golden-robed girl undoubtedly had reached a level beyond ordinary.

 

And the opponent who could injure her to this extent must be at a level surpassing the ordinary as well.

 

It seemed that the so-called “Envoy” had indeed arrived earlier, explaining why they hadn’t seen the person outside.

 

“Hey, it’s just been too long since I stretched my muscles. I got ambushed by a little girl, and underestimating her, I let her charge into the Illusory Dream Space. But I won’t die, and she’s not feeling well either.”

 

The golden-robed girl waved her hand dismissively, seemingly attempting to stand up from the ground, but it was obvious she was just putting on a show of strength.

 

While it’s challenging for high-level powerhouses to get injured, on the flip side, once they suffer genuine wounds, recovery can be quite troublesome. The effects of low-level healing magic and medications are quite limited, and one has to slowly recuperate on their own.

 

This might be hard for others to understand, but for Miss Violet, who came from a game world, it was crystal clear. It’s just a matter of having a long health bar that ordinary healers can’t fill in one go. Moreover, following the rules of the “Illusory World,” if there’s a significant level difference, the buffs and healing effects provided by lower-level support professions will also diminish.

 

Hence, sufficiently high levels, especially healing professions at or above the maximum level, are highly valued and welcomed everywhere.

 

“Do you need help with healing?”

 

Watching the golden-robed girl struggling to get up, the nurturing spirit within Miss Priestess immediately stirred.

 

“Sigh… I’m really showing a disheveled appearance to an esteemed guest. Please lend me your hand. By the way, my name is Edith, Edith Melchior.”

 

“Sure, just call me Violet.”

 

Although she said this aloud, The Priestess secretly muttered to herself, “Edith… This name, I remember hearing it from Lilya’s story of the kingdom’s history. It seems like one of the founding adventurers of the Human United Kingdom, right? If it’s not a coincidence or an inherited name…”

 

My goodness, wouldn’t this “girl” be over eight hundred years old!?

 

While thinking about this, Violet casually waved her holy staff and activated a 6th-level magic, <span style=”font-weight: 400;”>【</span>Healing Light<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>】</span>. This spell, alongside <span style=”font-weight: 400;”>【Heavenly Blessing】</span>, was one of the most classic and universally used 6th-level spells in the healing profession. They respectively corresponded to large-scale group HP recovery and single-target healing, and they were also Violet’s most frequently used minor skills.

 

Although they were just basic low-level healing spells to replenish HP, their main advantages lay in the extremely short cooldown, allowing for instant effects and high healing intensity. Even among players above level 100, they could achieve a decent healing effect.

 

As the skill activated, a gorgeous golden runic symbol immediately lit up above Edith’s head, and the beam of light that enveloped her shone down. Accompanied by a “ping” sound resembling the tolling of sacred bells, the weakened aura of the golden-robed girl surged within a few short seconds.

 

Reaching the transcendent level, ordinary external injuries were already challenging to leave marks on the body. The real injuries hid within the body, eliminating the need for the usual steps of wound healing.

 

Feeling the instantly complete recovery of her injuries, the golden-robed girl adjusted her hem and stood up, performing a very standard royal etiquette towards Violet.

 

“…It’s unbelievable. Even among the Redeemer Saintesses of the Holy Empire through the ages, few could refine healing magic to this level. Miss Violet, you’re truly intriguing.”

 

Compared to those who, upon seeing miss Priestess take action, would shout and act embarrassingly, Edith, who had lived for over eight hundred years with extraordinary experiences, obviously had a broader perspective. Although she couldn’t hide her surprise completely, she remained much more composed.

 

“Thank you for your help. Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Edith Melchior, leader of the 【Sin Wardens】, the guardians of this place.”

 

Without delving into the origins and true strength of Violet and her companion, Edith directly asked the most crucial question.

 

“I wonder, what brings two formidable beings like you to seek my disobedient descendant?”

 

Rather than those who would scream and panic upon seeing Miss Priestess in action, Edith, with her extraordinary experiences of over eight hundred years, had a broader perspective. Though she couldn’t hide her surprise completely, she remained much more composed.

 

“We just have some questions that he needs to answer. Of course, if that guy doesn’t show respect, I won’t rule out the possibility of using force.”

 

Since the other party asked this way, miss Priestess didn’t bother beating around the bush and directly stated their purpose.

 

Edith’s ancient yet clear black eyes did not reveal surprise but nodded thoughtfully.

 

“Indeed, it seems that the child’s willful and reckless behavior ultimately attracted a terrifying existence beyond his imagination… Time and fate are unpredictable… Let it be.”

 

In the shadows, the true guardian of the kingdom stepped aside, opening the path leading deeper.

 

“Well then, please proceed, both of you.”