Strength 99999 but the Holy Sister

"Is that so..." Sifreya's voice dropped, and she suddenly smiled again, "Then, if there is a chance in the future, please allow me to invite you to my home."

"There will be."

Aisha smiled and said goodbye to Shifreya.

As soon as they left the Chamber of Commerce, Charlie came over and stared at Aisha suspiciously.

"Who was that just now? You two seem familiar with each other."

"It's a friend—are you jealous?"

"I ate a little. She got too close to you." Charlie didn't deny it. She crossed her arms and turned her head away. "Although I know you're very popular, Elsa, there are too many women around you... If it were just Sister Tricia and Sister Vivian, it would be fine, but what if..."

Charlie muttered a few words, but didn't continue. Instead, she suddenly lowered her head and bumped into Aisha's arm, then hung on Aisha's arm, and her voice became lively again.

"Never mind. Since her advice was pretty good, I'll be magnanimous and let it go." Charlie leaned against Elsa, almost pushing her to the side of the road. "Speaking of which, Elsa, can you come with me to the 'Lake of Miracles'?"

"Are you interested in that place?"

"I've only heard about it from others, but never seen it with my own eyes. What a pity," Charlie said to herself without looking up at Elsa. "I finally got to be with you, but I missed so much. I want to make up for all the times you were without me."

……

The winter sun is not as hot as the summer sun, but it is whiter and warmer.

Elsa didn't choose to fly directly; they had plenty of time, so they hired a carriage. A smooth, cleared snow road ran from Dammas to the Rydes Mountains. There were many carriages and lone travelers traveling back and forth. Along the roadside, vendors set up stalls on hay, selling all sorts of goods. People stopped to chat, making the place quite lively.

When Aisha and Charlie finally arrived at the Rydes Mountains, not only Charlie and Becky, but also Aisha herself was surprised.

Before our eyes is a huge lake that runs through the entire mountain range, extending from the foot of the mountain to the end of the distant sight.

The sunlight penetrated the clouds, leaving a rainbow bridge above the lake.

The lake surface sparkled with colorful light, and the breeze blew, layer by layer, and the ripples were shimmering, which was very beautiful - these beautiful colors did not come directly from the sunlight, but from the clear lake water. They were mud, sand and gravel that had been vitrified under extremely high temperatures. They were the marks left by Elsa's punch. Perhaps they were stained by the infinitely compressed and released majestic magic elements. These "glasses" actually revealed beautiful colors. When the sunlight sank to the bottom of the lake through the clear lake water, the entire lake would become colorful and beautiful.

People came to the lake to pray devoutly or call out loudly, and everyone was overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery.

Elsa suddenly understood why Shibern recommended her to come and take a look, and finally understood why Caesar said "the weather is just right", because only on a sunny day can you see the most beautiful side of the lake.

No wonder it is called the "Miracle Lake" and attracts countless people.

Elsa doesn't think this is her masterpiece - perhaps she opened up this place, but it contains faith and hope, and the wishes of countless people, and has been given a different meaning.

The spot where Tobias fell has now become a beautiful tourist attraction.

"gorgeous……"

Charlie hooked her hand around Elsa's, her eyes sparkling with the beautiful view of the lake reflected in them.

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545. Advance Trip (4K2)

The next day, when Elsa and Charlie returned to Weilin Town, they saw the cultivated farmland and houses under construction outside the town from afar. Compared with the last time they came back, the town had expanded a lot. A new circle of walls was built outside the town. Many adventurers and people dressed as mercenaries were patrolling the periphery. A smooth road extended from the town, and carriages loaded with goods and knights on horseback were waiting at the checkpoint.

The knights' armor was all emblazoned with the emblem of the Order of Dammas, which seemed to be the arrangement of Captain Bud.

It had only been a few months, but Elsa was already surprised by the changes in Weilin Town - the Weilin Town in her memory was not so lively and prosperous.

Elsa guessed that the houses under construction outside were probably those of the villagers who moved to Weilin Town from the surrounding villages. A few months ago, their villages were attacked by the Filthy Ones, and most of them temporarily moved to Weilin Town under the arrangement of Elsa and Bremut. If the crisis in the forest had been resolved, some people should have gone back, but many people also chose to stay. This expanded part of the town would most likely be their future residence.

It's true that the sowing season will be here in a few months. If we settle these people down as soon as possible before then, they can join the labor force and become self-sufficient.

This was not Becky's first time here, but the last time she was knocked unconscious and captured by Elsa, and the experience was not a good one. Even though she came back here after such a long time, she couldn't help but recall the pitiful experience of being forced to succumb to Elsa's tyranny.

As for Ruby, who had dragon horns on her head and a dragon tail, Elsa left her in the care of Adele and did not bring her here.

After all, it's too conspicuous.

Elsa took Charlie to the monastery first to visit Father Angus and brought gifts to the priest and nuns.

Aisha told the priest about her experiences during this period, and the priest did not seem surprised that Aisha was going to the holy city.

The nuns were all very happy to see Elsa, especially Alice. But when she learned that Elsa had only come back to say goodbye and would soon leave for the Holy City, Alice immediately became very disappointed.

"Alice has grown up and has her own ideas. Before, I tried to teach her magic, but she refused. Now she keeps asking me to teach her spear skills every day... I think she just wants to imitate you."

The old priest said to Elsa, his eyes showing both helplessness and happiness when he talked about Alice. Although Alice's old illness had been cured, her body was underdeveloped due to it, causing her to always be a head shorter than her peers, and of course her strength was much weaker, so the old priest advocated that she learn magic. However, Alice already had her favorite weapon in her heart, the same as Elsa: a spear.

Speaking of weapons that Elsa is good at, besides her fists, it is the spear.

The spear is the weapon Elsa uses most after she came to this world. At that time, she was not as unreasonable as she is now. Adhering to the principle of "an inch longer, an inch stronger", she chose the spear. However, as her strength grew, ordinary weapons soon could not keep up with Elsa's fighting style, and were eventually eliminated. Alice's impression of Elsa probably still stayed in the past when Elsa saved her.

Elsa talked to the old priest about the changes in the town again.

"Some people are willing to stay. Most of them are alone and don't want to go back. The town hall provides them with housing and temporary jobs, but this is not a long-term solution. So, before spring comes, we decided to organize people to give them the land south of the town to build new homes."

The old priest said.

"Bremut has an idea. Ever since the dragon disappeared from the forest, he's been organizing people to explore deeper, expanding the original adventurer activity area several times. The Dammas guild supports his idea and has sent many people. Now, the entire forest is in urgent need of development, attracting a large number of adventurers who want to try their luck. It has also brought in merchants, and the town has suddenly become bustling."

Without the threats posed by the Defilers and dragons, the town finally has a safe living environment. The influx of working population and the huge resource potential brought by forest development have made the entire town full of vitality and vigor. It has developed from a border town close to the forest into a medium-to-large border town with a thriving population and economy. If it continues to expand, it may even become the "Weilin City".

This change is inseparable from Elsa's contribution.

The priest spoke cheerfully, and it was obvious that he was very happy about the changes in the town and the people's better lives.

The look in his eyes when he looked at Elsa was filled with indelible relief.

"Have you seen those people? Many of them came here because of the stories they told about you. Even the donations to the monastery have increased several times over previous years."

Elsa couldn't help but be curious: "Me? What story could I have?"

She had lived in Weilin for quite some time, but most of the time the town was very quiet and peaceful. How many stories could there be in a peaceful day? Even the people who knew Elsa's true strength were few and far between.

"If there's no story, create one. People will eventually hear what they want to hear. It's human nature." The priest smiled and spoke earnestly, "But, Elsa, when you reach a high position, flattery and lies will follow. If one day in the future you discover that the expectations placed on you go against your original intentions, I only hope that you can stay true to your heart and not let them blind you."

"Well, I'll keep that in mind."

After Elsa and Charlie said goodbye to the old priest, they went to the town hall. The mayor, Basil Bran, still looked amiable, but his face was more tired than a few months ago. It was obvious that he had been very busy recently.

When Bazel saw his daughter Charlie, he immediately smiled happily.

But when he heard that Charlie was going to go to the Holy City with Elsa, the smile froze and finally turned into a pitiful sigh.

"Ah, my daughter has grown up. It's good to be grown up, it's good to be grown up... If you want to go, I, your father, will definitely support you, but you must not get into trouble outside and cause trouble for Miss Faris."

He warned his daughter.

He was not worried that something might happen to Charlie while she was with Elsa - now everyone knew that Elsa was a powerful person who fought side by side with the Sage to eliminate the Undead Demon General. Even the Filth Ones and the terrible dragons that the Paladins were helpless against were easily dealt with by Elsa. There was probably no place safer than with Elsa. What's more, Bazel had witnessed the close friendship between Elsa and his daughter with his own eyes. Elsa had even saved Charlie's life. What was there to worry about?

It is also a good thing to go to the holy city to broaden your horizons.

Bazel simply felt the loneliness that only belongs to an old father. Unfortunately, his wife passed away early and he could not see what Charlie looked like when she grew up.

Besides that, he was only slightly concerned about his daughter's lifelong affairs. After all, Charlie was also at that age, but Bazel had never seen Charlie have any contact with any men. Charlie was either obsessed with sword practice or hanging around Elsa all day long, as if the budding love of a young girl had nothing to do with his daughter.

It's really depressing. In fact, Xia Li has been recognized as a great beauty by many people since she was a child. There are a lot of noble men who want to marry her, especially in recent months. But they were all sent away by Basel without even meeting Xia Li. There was no other way. He looked around and found that there was not a single "young talent" that he liked. None of them was worthy of his precious girl.

It would be a lie for Bazel to say that he didn't care at all, but he never told Charlie about it.

Xia Li was his daughter and the apple of his eye, so of course he had to personally check them. But this time, no one passed.

Hey.

Bazel sighed inwardly, shook his head helplessly, and looked at his daughter quietly, his eyes filled with doting. Charlie was happily clinging to Elsa and talking about the Holy City. Elsa pinched Charlie's face affectionately, and Charlie suddenly blushed. Bazel watched, feeling that his daughter and Elsa's relationship was still as good as ever. It was truly reassuring. Speaking of which, Elsa was much more reliable than those people. She was beautiful and had a good personality. Not only was she powerful, she was also kind. More importantly...

Wait a moment.

——Thinking of this, Bazel's brows suddenly tightened, and he sat up straight. He felt as if something was wrong, but also as if nothing was wrong. He slowly shifted his gaze to his precious daughter, then to Elsa, and stroked his chin, pondering for a long time.

He seemed to have thought of something and began to recall his daughter's past. The more he thought about it, the deeper his brows furrowed.

Then, he slowly adjusted his sitting posture, leaning back in the chair, looking at the ceiling without any sadness or joy, with his hands crossed, his eyes closed, his breathing even, and his expression peaceful.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. I'm tired, let me take a rest."

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When night came, Elsa stayed in the monastery and slept with Alice.

Alice no longer needs Elsa to stay by her side and tell her stories before she can fall asleep, but Alice still likes Elsa to chat with her and share with her her experiences in the North. She is fascinated by all of this and is full of yearning.

Alice snuggled in the quilt, holding on to the corner of Elsa's clothes tightly. The nights in this season were very cold, but Elsa was very warm. Alice's small body pressed against Elsa, and she leaned towards Elsa's shoulder little by little.

In the past, she often did this because sleeping next to Elsa was very safe and only in this way could she fall asleep.

But now, she suddenly felt a little uneasy.

Unconsciously, my head was buried lower, almost in the quilt.

It was very late before Alice finally fell asleep, and Elsa also closed her eyes and fell asleep.

In the middle of the night, an extremely slight sound suddenly woke Elsa from her sleep. She slowly opened her eyes. In the darkness, the nuns were all fast asleep. The dormitory was very quiet. Elsa looked at Alice. Alice was huddled in Elsa's arms with her head buried. Her sleeping face was peaceful and she looked like she was sleeping soundly. Her small shoulders rose and fell with her breathing. Her clothes turned to the side, revealing a touch of white skin.

Elsa carefully climbed out of bed, got out of bed, and followed the direction of the sound to the corridor.

Sure enough, she saw Tricia under the moonlight. At this time, Tricia was obviously waiting for Elsa, and seemed to be sure that Elsa would find her - although this was indeed the case, Tricia did not alarm anyone when she came here, and made almost no sound, but the moment she landed, Elsa felt it.

"Sorry, Aisha, for coming to see you so late..."

Tricia looked at Elsa, who was only wearing thin underwear. The cold night wind blew, and the bright moonlight shone down, making Elsa's already graceful figure even more alluring. Tricia walked forward, naturally untied her cloak, and gently put it on Elsa.

Although Elsa didn't feel cold.

"It's okay, I'm not sleepy." Aisha looked at Tricia and asked, "You look a little worried. Did something really happen?"

Tricia sighed, an indelible layer of worry on her face.

"Elsa, I'm afraid the Saint's coronation ceremony will have to be postponed."

She said.

"Postponed? Why?" Elsa was also slightly surprised, then frowned and asked, "Could it be that Inksha encountered an accident?"

"It's indeed related to Inksha, but the reason is still unknown. Inksha Sabrina is a Saint chosen by the Goddess herself. The Vatican found her according to the divine decree and brought her back to the Holy City for training. When the time is right, she will be officially declared a Saint at the Saint's Coronation Ceremony—every Saint has experienced this."

Because the Saint is the messenger chosen by the Goddess and the spokesperson for the blessings bestowed by the Goddess, there is an inextricable connection between the Saint and the Goddess. Through prayer, the Saint can even communicate directly with the Goddess - listen to the holy voice and spread the divine decree. This is both the Saint's ability and the Saint's mission.

Every saint is no different in this regard, including Inksa.

However, some time ago, Inksha suddenly lost her sense of the Holy Sound, and her connection with the Goddess was severed."

"Has contact with the goddess been lost?"

Elsa also frowned a little.

"Inksha can't remember the exact time. After all, divine decrees don't appear every day, so no one would immediately notice this change. Anyway, according to the Pope's speculation, it was around the time we were still operating in the northern border. The Pope had tried many methods but couldn't find the cause. Seeing that the coronation ceremony was getting closer, he told me about this matter and hoped to get our help.

The Pope is currently investigating the matter, but the cause of this incident remains unknown. The worst-case scenario is... something unusual may have occurred with the Goddess...

In short, not many people in the upper echelons of the Vatican have learned of this matter so far, but the Saint cannot hear the Holy Voice, so this matter cannot be kept secret forever, especially during the Saint's coronation ceremony."

Tricia said, looking at Elsa seriously.

"Regardless of whether there was an accident with the goddess, or whether it was Inksha, or some other reason, Inksha's current situation must be handled with caution. The saint is too important, and her position in people's hearts is irreplaceable. I agree with the Pope. If possible, we must completely suppress the news now. On the other hand, Elsa, I think we should probably move up our trip."

Elsa remained silent, her gaze fixed on the panel in front of her.

[-Holy Envoy (Inksha Sabrina)-Piety: 50-]

Although there was no basis for it, Elsa had a strong intuition that perhaps the key to all this was right here, in herself.

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546. What's mine? (4K4)

Elsa was silent for a long time, her eyes seemed to be looking at Tricia, but also seemed not to be, which made Tricia a little confused.

"Elsa, do you have any idea?"

she asked.

"Well, it is, but I'm not sure."

Elsa turned off the panel and looked at Tricia. She thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Tricia, if I say that the reason why Inksha is like this might be because of me, would you believe it?"

Tricia looked into Aisha's eyes doubtfully, and she suddenly felt that she couldn't see through Aisha again.

However, seeing Aisha thinking seriously, she felt relieved.