Due to this overly disgraceful and unsympathetic end, the achievements of the Liberation Saintess, although not denied, are gradually being faded together with the history of slavery.

Yet, despite her death, her existence was never truly forgotten by the upper echelons of the Church.

Because the remains of the Liberation Saintess, extracted by the Divine Knowledge Saintess from the corpse of the Witch Demon Scorpion, along with the Demon Crystal of the Devouring Curse Demon, are still sealed deep underground in the chapel.

——The Liberation Saintess's obsessions fused with a curse, forming a relic wrapped in terrifying curse power.

This relic indiscriminately interferes conceptually with the surroundings, particularly affecting the Divine Knowledge Saintess more strongly. After bringing back the relic, she never interacted with it again.

"She told you that she knows a way to purify this relic, right? In fact, the Church has been searching for such a way as well."

Mentioning the Black Dream Key currently detained in the Judgement Court, the Pope's wrinkles furrowed into a bitter arc.

"And the method developed so far is to conduct a grand ritual during the Saintess Selection. This would weaken the curse while also serving as a test for all of you. Therefore, the chapel housing the relic is now sealed, temporarily forbidden from entry.

"The more detailed situation, you'll know by then."

This was the conversation between the Hero and the Pope from last night.

The Hero originally wanted to inquire more about the Black Dream Key, but noticing the late hour and the sensitive nature of the topic, it wasn't appropriate to press the elderly Pope further, so the conversation ended there.

Early the next day, the Pope left the Cathedral, hurriedly immersing himself in busy work. Meanwhile, the Hero, having nothing much to do at the Cathedral, sneaked out of the city and set out to hunt Goblins in the outskirts.

Upon returning to the Holy City, the Hero, concealed under a hood, could still hear people discussing her in the streets and alleys.

The long preparation for the Saintess Selection had finally truly begun, and after the major events of yesterday, the emotions of the Holy City citizens were unprecedentedly high, fervently discussing matters regarding the various Saintess candidates.

[As of now, aside from the Hero, the top seven candidates in reputation for the Saintess selection——(Minimum 50)]

7d49=(9)+(8)+(39)+(21)+(20)+(6)+(20)=123

[Noble Lady's ranking]

D20+3=d20(18)+3=21

[Isolated Island Nun's ranking]

D50+5=d50(2)+5=7

[Critical Success+3=4, Isolated Island Nun's Holy City reputation is 70]

"The winner must be the Hero, right——"

"That's right, when I first saw her, I knew she was the Saintess!"

Such affirmations and praise need no further elaboration, and some were even preparing to leave the city.

"Let's go hunting Goblins together in a few days; if we kill more, the Hero might just acknowledge us."

Though the Hero hadn't been in the Holy City for long, many citizens had become familiar with her exploits and didn't even need her to promote herself. Quite a few spontaneously decided to hunt Goblins.

'Hmm, although I've already wiped out the nearby Goblins.'

The Hero memorized those planning to hunt Goblins and felt a pleasant mood.

However, of course, not everyone would support her.

"The selection hasn't even started yet; it's not certain she'll win."

"Indeed, the Saintess Selection is no child's play, otherwise the Pope would simply declare her as the Saintess directly."

"And among the Saintess candidates, there are those who are not inferior to her—"

Walking on the edge of the crowd, the Hero discreetly perked up her ears.

[The Saintess candidate with a reputation of 89 is——]

1. Sea Suppression

2. Radiance

3. Justice

4. Prophet

5. Sword Saint

6. Anchor

7. Anchor

8. Anchor

9. Hero

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(9)=9

♛: Hero

"The Hero..."

Returning to the Cathedral while avoiding attention, the Hero recalled what she had seen and heard along the way, speaking aloud the person most talked about besides herself.

The other Hero aside from herself.

Unlike her, a wild Avenger, this Hero earned recognition after accumulating extensive training, undergoing numerous trials, showcasing extraordinary courage and steadfast determination, and finally being granted the title at the Cathedral.

[Determined Hero LV(Current highest level at the Church: 84)]

D34+50=d34(17)+50=67

[Hero's curiosity towards her (affecting her current attitude towards the Saintess Selection)]

D100=d100(61)=61

As one of the foremost among the Six Major Guilds, the Church has even subtly become a crucial institution in the Kingdom's basic operations, with its number of members far surpassing the other Five Great Guilds.

Even the Warrior Guild, second in member count, can only silently nod in acknowledgment of the vast difference.

And among such a multitude of Church members, powerful figures and celebrities abound like shoals of fish streaming endlessly; devout nuns, ascetic monks, seasoned Demon Hunters…

Even the elderly who have lived in the Holy City for decades dare not claim they can recognize every strong figure in the Church with ease.

These individuals are legendary strongmen revered throughout the Kingdom, but upon arriving in the Rainbow City, the headquarters of the Church, they might not necessarily have any fame.

The scale of the Kingdom and the Church is truly immense for ordinary people, and to the citizens of the Holy City, many saintess candidates are merely famous by name but never met in person.

If it weren't for capturing the Black Dream Key and greeting the citizens gathered in the square, the Hero wouldn't need to conceal themselves intentionally on the way back to the city.

Just like when she first arrived in the Holy City, there were not actually that many who recognized her.

While factors like distance and personal will play a role, it also shows how extraordinary it is to become a household name in this Holy City.

As evening approached, back at the Cathedral, the Hero lifted her hood, responding to greetings while observing if there were any other saintess candidates present.

To her shame, she had been in the Holy City for quite some time, yet it seemed she had only helped treat illnesses and fought Goblins.

And the way she treated illnesses was also by fighting Goblins.

The difference was whether the Goblins were from the sea, the dream, among humans, mutated, or in their original state...

It seemed she hadn't done a single thing a saintess candidate ought to do.

She hadn't decided on a church faction to join, nor learned any information about the other candidates...

It wasn't until the night before the formal selection began that she discovered there was another female Hero among the candidates who was similar yet different to her, piquing her curiosity.

'It's just bigger fish, why care so much? Ultimately, shouldn't they be the ones begging me on their knees to favor them?'

'Don't use such strange wording… and since you've decided to participate, you naturally need to take it seriously.'

Accustomed to the other self's various blunt remarks, the Hero silently mused.

'After all, everyone has high expectations of me.'

'Hmm, not every expectation should be answered, especially remember, there's still that stubborn...'

'I told you not to use such strange expressions.' The Hero interrupted the other's odd chuckle, speechless.

[Hero's recollection of the Royal City]

D45+50=d45(26)+50=76

'Anyway, what's done is done, better to go with the flow now; regardless of whether we become saintess or not, the tasks remain about the same.'

Slay every Goblin in this world—whether they lurk in dreams or soar in the sky.

Firmly reaffirming that this determination would not waver, the Hero politely responded to a Nun's greeting and walked steadily towards her room.

[Encounter other saintess candidates? (5+ yes, 7+ top seven, 10 fixed as another Hero)]

D10=d10(6)=6

[Another Hero's Legendary Profession Type]

1. Warrior

2. Shooter

3. Thief

4. Mage

5. Magician

6. Holy Knight

7. Cleric

8. Anchor

9. Special

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(7)=7

[Hair color (hue + brightness)]

d24+d100=d24(18)+d100(61)

[Eye color]

[d24+d100=d24(12)+d100(28)]

[Physique/Age (with Hero=50 as the interval)]

2d100=d100(95)+d100(94)=189

Under the night-covered Cathedral, the interior still glowed with soft light, yet the Hero encountered few people along the way.

The Gleaming Scale Serpent appeared timely behind the Queen, narrating in a calm voice the intelligence gathered over this period.

The Hero had of course heard about the shallow blue-haired, deep green-eyed Cleric Hero, who was said to be large in every aspect.

"Regarding that saintess candidate, she—"

1.5. is a healer who recently became a Hero

2.6. is a prophet of the sea

3.7. is the head of the Holy Knight Order

4.8. is a half-demon

9. is a Hero from a hundred years ago

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(8)=8

♛: is a half-demon

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