[Alice received your promise, and her heart was slightly settled.]

[She has already made up her mind.]

[If Claude really can't help her, she will decisively abandon this identity.]

[Only by staying alive, can the Twilight Legion exist permanently; she can't waste her life because of a moment's impulse.]

[With Claude's help, her strength should not be exposed.]

[But Alice still feels it's not safe; she needs to make some backup preparations.]

The text of the Dueling Device progressed here and had a brief stutter.

According to Shen Sui's experience, if it were before, a Life Card would likely appear here, probably something like a [Preparation Plan] card.

Unfortunately, Alice's rank has risen now, and Life Cards aren't that easily drawn anymore.

At this level, Shen Sui finally understood the efficiency of most Life Card Masters in drawing cards.

And those Life Card Masters who drew Soul Cards in situations similar to Alice's rarely survive the challenges of the early stage of a Soul Card.

Fortunately, with Alice's ability to stir up trouble, she's at least not worse than others.

In this regard, Shen Sui is still quite confident in Alice....

[Under Karfeng's introduction, Alice made contact with Princess Catherine of the Roland Empire.]

[Catherine is the most standard royalist, representing the interests of the empire's nobility and is also a strong competitor for the throne, although she ranks below her elder brother in succession.]

[Catherine met Alice.]

[Catherine looked directly at Alice and said bluntly, "You're not Adoma."]

What the fuck? Exposed right away?

[Alice didn't panic in the slightest; she could handle such a small scene with great flexibility.]

[During her days in Roland City, she felt like she was in a colossal dye house, and her values were greatly shaken.]

[However, Alice stayed true to her heart, but she also learned a lot.]

[For the majority of people, who you are doesn't matter; what's most important is whether you can bring them benefits.]

[Alice grinned and said, "Who I am doesn't matter, if I can become the Pope as desired, I can help you ascend to the throne."]

["Not few have made similar promises to me these days." Catherine indeed was not angry at all and was even willing to listen to Alice continue, "What can you offer me?"]

["As long as I become the Pope, the Thunder God Church will no longer interfere in the affairs of the empire," Alice said lightly.]

[Catherine was slightly stunned and smiled gently, "Interesting, but this is not something a mere Pope can achieve."]

["That's why I need you to become the Emperor," Alice said in a tempting tone; she's just too good at persuading people.]

This is definitely one of Alice's onsite performances.

Shen Sui was very sure, because when this little girl went to meet the princess, she was only thinking about promising to make Catherine the Emperor, without even considering things like getting the Thunder God Church to stop interfering in imperial affairs.

The point is, from Catherine's perspective, if she truly wanted to achieve this step, Alice would certainly need an Emperor of the empire as an ally; otherwise, it would be impossible to dismantle the church's secular power.

In other words, in Catherine's view, this made Alice's promise all the more credible.

[Catherine chuckled, "This doesn't convince me. I don't see your purpose. Could it be that you just want to become Pope and, for that purpose, are willing to make such a big sacrifice?"]

[Alice tilted her head, thought for a moment, and said, "If you don't believe me, I'm willing to swear in the name of the Master of Thunder."]

[The two looked at each other and fell into silence.]

[Catherine finally retracted her cold gaze, took a sip of tea from her cup, and slowly said, "If you truly want to cooperate, at least show some sincerity, like your true identity."]

[Alice stared at Catherine.]

[Catherine showed no sign of backing down.]

[Alice began to think about how to escape.]

[Alice decided to take a gamble.]

[Alice shed her disguise.]

["If you really want a real name," Alice said, "you can call me Hozerville."]

["Witch Hozerville?" Catherine looked at the beautiful girl in front of her in astonishment.]

[Catherine's goodwill toward Alice increased.]

[Catherine decided to help Alice.]

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Shen Sui looked at this segment filled with question marks.

What's going on here?

Alice just gave a name, how did the goodwill soar? How did the decision to help come about?

Is this my problem or the world's problem?!

["Truly interesting." Catherine calmly put down the cup in her hand, "The legendary witch inheriting the name of Twilight, appearing in the core of the Thunder God Church, and becoming a candidate for the Pope of the Thunder God Church."]

["And becoming the Pope of the Thunder God Church." Alice giggled.]

["So, what is your ultimate goal?" Catherine asked slowly, "To destroy the Thunder God Church from the top?"]

["No, no, no." Alice shook her cute little head, "That would be too boring. I have a much more fun plan."]

[Catherine looked deeply into Alice's eyes: "I'm looking forward to it."]

This also indirectly showed her willingness to cooperate with Alice.

But... why is that?!

["Ah...." Alice was also somewhat incredulous, but seeing Catherine extending her hand, she graciously shook it, "Well, let's have a pleasant cooperation, but only if I successfully pass the strength assessment the day after tomorrow."]

["Your strength...." Catherine looked at Alice with some surprise, then understood suddenly, "I see, are you worried about your strength being exposed as too high? Yes, Adoma is only at the twelfth level; if it's you, trying to disguise as the twelfth level is indeed a bit challenging."]

["Ah! Yes, yes!" Alice nodded vigorously.]

Have some shame, Alice.

Shen Sui inwardly retorted.

If you truly had such strength, you wouldn't need my help.

[Catherine watched Alice leave, her turbulent heart unable to calm for a long time.]

[It turned out to be Hozerville.]

[I actually came across the real Hozerville.]

[Oh my God! This is absolutely fantastic!]

[Catherine's eyes sparkled with joy.]

[If it's Miss Hozerville, she'll surely turn this place to ash, right?!]

["Come on, Miss Hozerville." Catherine displayed a lovely, girlish expression.]

[She had long grown weary of constant performances.]

[As a princess, she was merely a tool for her father to maintain royal power. She was just an actress meant to appease the audience below; the true next Emperor had been predetermined from the start.]

[The heartlessness of the royal family, the ugliness of the nobility, the greed of the clerics—she had seen far too much.]

[She felt despair for this world.]

[She continually improved herself, trying to find a solution.]

[However, the higher the realm, the more despair she felt.]

[If only someone could destroy all of this.]

[If only another Twilight Saintess could appear.]

[She often thought this way.]

[Then, Hozerville appeared.]

[Ding! You have obtained the Spell Card: Adorer's Gaze]

[Ding! You have obtained the Follower Card: Imperial Princess·Catherine]

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