Arknights, but the sickly pretty girl starts

However, Enya herself did not realize that her personal presence was already a favor.

The two of them headed up the mountain together. Enya had already obtained her longbow and was ready to enter the hunting grounds herself for this sacred hunt. As the daughter of the Shivaash family, she naturally hadn't neglected her training, so this wasn't a problem, but Enthyodis was still somewhat concerned. "Are you planning to enter the hunting grounds yourself?"

"What? Lord Enthyotis also thinks that my decision is too hasty?" Enya said without looking at him.

"That's not my intention," Ensiodis shook his head. "I'm just sighing. It seems the Saintess has gradually become aware of her role as the leader of the three great families. This is a blessing for Kjerag."

——You are obviously feeling proud, right?

Noah didn't even need to feel any emotions to sense the meaning of these words.

"I'm just doing my job."

Although Enya was a little dissatisfied, she wasn't in a bad mood. However, the relationship between the siblings was so restrained that it was not something Noya could interfere with.

The Holy Hunt is about to begin. The prey hunted in the Holy Hunt will become sacrifices for the ceremony and then distributed to the people of Kjerag.

This tradition was incredibly primitive, clearly a relic from thousands of years ago. There were very few hunters among the Kjerag people today, and while this didn't mean they neglected their training, it also meant that hunting had gradually shifted from a daily routine for the Kjerag people to a religious practice.

As a foreign guest, Noah could not enter the hunting ground, so she could only move her headphones and switch to a channel.

"—Z...Tora, Roland, are you two already in position?"

"Yes."

"..."

Although Tora didn't make any sound, Noya was already used to it, so she just wanted to confirm it.

No matter what, there will definitely be accidents in this Holy Hunt, and Noah's arrangement is to prevent them. There is no need to doubt Roland's ability, and the same goes for Tora. With these two people here - as long as there is no army or something like that, there shouldn't be any problems.

In theory, this is the case...

But just do your best and leave the rest to fate.

-

[Yeragond is above.]

【This generation of Saint takes an oath here. 】

"I will lead Kjerag's finest warriors to hunt down the mountain demons hiding in the mountains, destroy them, and bring peace to Kjerag."

[Yeragond is above.]

"I, Aktos, will, as always, lead the warriors of my Perlochi family and follow the Saint to hunt down the Snow Demons hiding in these mountains. I will also bring back the most abundant prey."

[Yeragond is above.]

"I, Latatos, will, as always, lead the warriors of the Brown Tao family and follow the Saint to pursue the Snow Demons hiding in these mountains. We will also bring back the most exquisite prey."

[Yeragond is above.]

"I, Ensiodis, will, as always, lead the warriors of House Shivaash and follow the Saint to annihilate the Snow Demons hiding in these mountains. We will also bring back the most ferocious prey."

May faith be with Yelagund, and prosperity with Kjerag.

【——May faith be with Yelagund, and prosperity with Kjerag.】

Chapter 24: Attack (4k)

Enya, Enthiotis, and the other two family heads walked into the snowstorm, while Noya stayed where she was. After instructing Tora and Roland to catch up with the team, she was not idle either. Now all the leaders of Kjerag were offline, and during this time, Noya could do a lot.

"Kuro—do you think the legend of the mountain snow ghost is true?" Noya suddenly asked Kuro beside him. "The kind of mountain snow ghost that hides in the deep mountains and old forests, uses the mountains and rivers to conceal its body, and likes to eat children."

"That might be true, but I don't think they like to eat children," Kuro replied seriously. "The part about eating children is almost always mentioned in the habits of monsters described by parents, so it's not very believable."

"Haha, I think so too," Noah laughed. He always felt a bit happy when his opinion agreed with others. "I sometimes wonder if my parents are like that too. They'll go after something we can't handle, and then after a successful hunt, they'll appear before me with a whooping cry, hug me, and say, 'Thank you for your hard work!'"

"Noah..."

"I was just joking. I know it's pointless to dwell on it right now, but on a holiday like this, all I hear are families happily gathering in the square, and it's a bit evocative." Noah shook his head, implying he was just saying it casually. "Enya and Enthiotis probably have their own plans, but I think Enthiotis's plans are... well, while I trust him, what he's revealed is a little unsettling."

"Are you worried that Enthiotis is planning a coup?"

"Don't be so blunt. I understand his motivations. It's not about power, but rather that he's one of the few people who's ventured beyond Kjerag to see the world. What would he think of the technological advancements, the prosperous economy, and the commerce outside? What would he think of his impoverished hometown?" Noya sighed. "I think Kjerag's behavior is fine, but that's because I'm a foreigner. But what if it were someone from Kjerag—someone who loves their homeland?"

"Isn't it the same with Casimir?"

"...Yes, the same goes for Casimir. The reason the Merchant Union can't disappear is because it's even more backward than capitalism—feudalism." Noah shook his head. "Of course I hate capitalism, but maybe I hate those knights and nobles even more."

If the same thing happened to Casimir, and Noah, like Enthiotis, went to the technological country of Colombia to see the world, and knew that in the future, his hometown might very likely become a colony of another country.

Perhaps she will suffer the same fate as Enthyodis, but fortunately... at least she has Margaret by her side. Compared to herself, Margaret is more like the leader.

That own position——

Ok?

Noah was suddenly stunned. If Margaret was the one competing against Enthiotis, then wouldn't his position... be that he was competing against Nosis, Enthiotis's right-hand man in the past?

If I could put my own ideas into Nosis's hands, what would I do? Or how could I make Enthyotis's ideal come true?

-

"..."

"Why are you silent?" Kuro noticed that Noya's expression had changed, and then he asked curiously, "What happened?"

"I just suddenly realized that I'm also a villain. I'm a bit shocked." Noah smiled bitterly. "I just figured out Nosis Edwards's thoughts. No, maybe I figured it out a long time ago, but I've never wanted to admit that he and I are actually the same kind of people."

Of course, Casimir is not Kjerag. Casimir already had the seeds of capital. Although the people have been deceived for a long time, they still have the seeds planted by the knights in their hearts.

But Kjerag might be different. Kjerag is a country where politics and religion are combined. The power of religion has always shrouded this land. Under the influence of religion, this place has become stubborn, difficult to change, and outdated in thinking. It is a frozen land.

Compared to the toxic soil of Casimir, change here may be more difficult and require a bigger fire - to melt the permafrost, and it will be more violent.

-

After entering the snow-capped mountains, the three teams split into three groups. One team, led by Aktos of the Perlochi family, escorted the saint forward.

In any case, among the three families in the Snow Region, the Perrochi family has always been the leader. It is natural for the Perrochi family to serve as the guards of the Saint. Even Shivaash did not raise any objection.

The Brontao family and the Shivaash family were patrolling on both sides respectively. The mountains were blocked by heavy snow. At this time, there were many hungry beasts between the mountains. These beasts would pounce on people when they saw them, and they had almost no rationality at all.

Aktus held his weapon and scanned the surroundings vigilantly.

For some reason, Actor always felt that someone was watching them, and this feeling would never go away. However, no matter how hard he looked, he could not find the source of this premonition.

He could only stay close to the saint to prevent any accidents.

But accidents don't go away just because you're vigilant. Soon, the team encountered the first wave of beasts. The hungry beasts attacked the team, and the leading warriors had already begun to engage. This holy hunt had a bloody start.

Aktos did not move. If it was just a beast, his warriors would be able to deal with it. But soon, another team began to move in this direction. After identification, Aktos found that it was the team of the Bruntao family.

"Why... did you come here?"

"Aktos, I think something's wrong." Before he finished speaking, Latatos' voice came over, "These beasts are too violent, as if they don't care about their lives..."

"...This..." Actor suddenly frowned. He had just sensed something was amiss. The gaze that had been fixed on him seemed to have suddenly shifted away. At this moment, another urgent call came from the front.

"Damn it... Valais, you stay here and guard. I'll take the other brothers to support the front line. You must protect the Saint."

"Yes!"

After Valais took over the guard duties, Actor took his weapon and went to the front line to chop melons and vegetables, leaving only Latatos with a gloomy expression. She always felt that this hunt was a little strange. Not to mention the abnormal beasts, and... why did the saint want to participate in the hunt?

Could it be that the Saint also has a place in Enthyodis's plan?

She couldn't help but cast a suspicious look at the Saint, but Enya had no time to pay attention to her gaze at this time. Instead, she said to Valais, "I also want to go to the front line to support."

"No, the Saint's safety is the top priority."

"I am also a believer of Yelagund. This hunt is dedicated to Yelagund. You have no reason to stop me from shooting for Yelagund—"

"This……"

When it comes to debating, even the Great Elder is slightly inferior to Enya. It is naturally impossible for Valais to find loopholes at this time. Enya just picked up the longbow in his hand and walked quickly to the front line.

There were no casualties in the front-line team. Although there were many beasts, most of the warriors of the Perlochi family had undergone rigorous training. During the fight, Enya caught a glimpse of a strange shadow flashing between the mountains and forests. Enya frowned, but was distracted by a startled breath.

It was a cunning beast that bypassed the defensive line formed by the axe blades and pounced on the back of a certain warrior.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will be the first victim of this holy hunt... The beast's teeth can easily pierce his neck in a very short time, and others will not even have time to stop it.

But Enya's arrow turned into a silver phantom and hit the beast's neck. The force was so strong that it even nailed the beast in mid-air directly to a tree trunk.

After this move was revealed, not only the rescued warriors, but even Actoros was stunned for a moment.

However, the fact that the saint had captured the prey boosted the morale of the team significantly. Soon, the young men of the Perlochi family were excited. Who would admit that they were not as good at hunting as the saint who usually did not participate in hunting?

Immediately, as if possessed by blood rage, most of the attacking beasts were killed directly under the encouragement of the saint's action. The young men were still busy counting the prey, while Actos had already come to Enya's side.

"Lady Saint, you really took a huge risk just now." Actoros first expressed concern for Enya's safety, then rubbed her breast and thanked her. "But thank you all the same, thank you for saving that brat."

"Nothing, no one else was hurt, right?"

"A few guys have minor skin injuries. They rushed too far ahead and brought it upon themselves—"

"That's good." Enya nodded. "No need to thank me. The Saint should have the ability to protect the people of Snow Mountain."

"You are too modest. I think the arrow you just shot can definitely compete with the best archer of our Kjerag!" Actos was not stingy with his praise.

"No... It's bad!" But before he could finish his words, a warrior came running over from the other side and said, "Lady Saint! Lord Actos, Lady Latatos! It's bad!"

"...You are a warrior of the Shivaash family? What's the matter? Your Shivaash family was also attacked by wild beasts? He Enthiodis is going to seek external help?" Actor was not in a good mood towards the other people of the Shivaash family, and he started to mock them.

"No... not a beast!"

"Then what happened?"

"Yes... Lord Enthyodis was attacked by an assassin!"

"......!" Although Enya didn't say anything, her hand holding the longbow suddenly tightened.

"What did you say?!" Not only the saint, but also Latatos and Actos's expressions changed. If it was a wild beast, it would be fine, but if the heads of the three families were attacked by assassins... then it would be a big problem.

"Leave half of the people to protect the saint, and the others! Follow me!" Actos immediately planned to go to the rescue. Latatos was still thinking about what had happened. It must be said that even she was a little confused by the current situation.

"Wait a minute, Actor, did Enthiotis...really get attacked? Could this be a diversionary tactic?"

"I understand your meaning, but no matter what the circumstances, I, Aktus, will never allow anyone to commit a dirty deed during the Holy Hunt!" Aktus was no fool, but he had an oath to uphold. "My clan has sworn a generations-old oath to protect Kjerag, and the order of the Holy Hunt ritual is included in that!"

"...Reckless man, forget it. I'll go and take a look too!" Latatos knew that there was no point in saying anything more now.

Watching the two family heads leave, Enya frowned and gripped the longbow in her hand - she had never felt the longbow so heavy.

-

—Wow…

The horn sounded, and Enthiotis felt a little relieved when he saw the shadow guard who suddenly appeared in front of him to stop the assassin, and the white-armored knight who appeared beside him to treat him.

Although the identity of the white-armored knight is unknown, the one who stopped the assassin is obviously the nightmare brought by Noah.

She actually guessed that she would be attacked?

As expected of Noah Kyrielight, Nosis, your thoughts have been guessed.

The attacker was Moshi. She hadn't expected her attack, though sudden, to be stopped. Ensiodius suffered only minor injuries, and the White Knight was out of harm's way after emergency treatment. However, the Nightmare, commanding the Shadow Riders, continued to pursue her. She couldn't even remain hidden, and was driven from her hiding place by the omnipresent Shadow Riders.

A lot of things had been taken into consideration for this assassination... but it still failed.

I didn't expect that he would have such a formidable doctor and soldier by his side...

Soon, she was pinned down by Tora. If Noya had not told her not to harm her life, Tora would have easily broken her neck.

"...Wait a moment. Miss Noya should have told you that attacking someone like her is against the rules during the Holy Hunt. Although she has broken the rules, we cannot continue like this." Enchiodis stepped forward and said, "Please hand her over to us. We will take care of everything."

"..." Tora did not respond to Enthiotis, but looked at Roland. After Roland nodded, he let go and handed the black-haired girl to Enthiotis's subordinates.

Noah said that when outside, one should listen to Roland.

Although he has always been a rebellious person, he still knows Noah's orders to some extent - he must obey whether it is right or wrong.

"grateful."

Enthiotis finally had the chance to see the assassin who had dared to kill him during the Sacred Hunt. He said, "If you dare to attack me in this situation, it would be a great disrespect to Yelagund. You should have realized this long ago, right?"

Chapter 25: Poison

"Enthyodice! You pretend to be pious, but in reality you have no reverence for Yelagund. Everyone has seen the harm you have done to Kjerag!"

The captured Moshi continued to curse Enchiotis, but she had been tied up like a dumpling and there was really no place on her that could hurt Enchiotis except her mouth.