As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

Alice's mood did not improve, instead she continued to sigh: "But the master's favorite stockings are still dirty."

What do you mean by "my favorite stockings"? I appreciate your consideration, but it makes me sound like a pervert obsessed with white stockings...

Roy felt ashamed.

"Don't worry too much. Bare legs have their own charm."

Alice was stunned for a moment, then her eyes gradually brightened: "Is this so."

Seeing that the little maid's mood had improved, Roy was relieved.

Unexpectedly, Alice took off her high heels, bent her legs, pinched the edge of her stockings, and slowly took off the white stockings that were dyed red.

The thin fabric fell, revealing the girl's delicate and fair skin, like a crescent moon emerging after the clouds and mist have parted.

Alice looked over expectantly: "Master, do you like it?"

No, why would you take off your clothes just because you have a disagreement? Girls should pay attention to their image!

Besides, telling a girl you like her after she just took off her stockings is perverted no matter how you think about it!

But seeing the expectation in the girl's eyes, Roy sighed helplessly: "...I like it."

After that, I helped Alice put away her soiled stockings, and the two returned to the banquet hall.

At the same time, the orange-haired boy Levi had just finished dealing with a few nobles when he saw Oloya and Jay returning in a state of disarray.

The young man frowned slightly and said disdainfully, "Being treated like this by a barbarian from the Western Continent is truly a disgrace to our Holy Light Church!"

Chapter 43 I’ll teach you two things

"May this Saint Trial achieve a perfect result and receive the Goddess's grace!"

"Holy light is above!"

The believers of Holy Light, led by Archbishop Simon, made the sign of the cross on their chests.

Others, including believers, raised their glasses to show respect.

After a simple toast, there were no additional speeches scheduled for the welcoming banquet.

However, after Simon left, the orange-haired boy Levi took his place and came to the center of the banquet hall.

He casually snapped his fingers, and a surge of holy light surged up, instantly attracting the attention of the entire audience.

"Everyone, do you mind if I say a few words?"

In theory, the status of a Saint Guard is not as high as that of a Saint Candidate, but Levi is an exception.

Chief of the Knights Templar, he was personally bestowed with the Holy Sword by His Holiness the Pope, and was personally taught by the Sword Master recognized by [Sword Master] Leo!

The title of the guard is irrelevant. Levi and the saint candidate he serves, [Son of Light] Sang, are recognized as the two most outstanding heroes of the generation in the Eastern Continent.

"Of course I don't mind!"

"We have long wanted to have a chat with Lord Levi!"

"Welcome our Sword Master's personal disciple!"

Aside from Theresa, all the church leaders applauded and welcomed him, their faces beaming with joy. The rest of the Holy Light believers couldn't hide their admiration, cheering for the young swordsman on the stage.

After the noise died down, Levi nodded with satisfaction.

"The Saint Trial is a grand event held once every century in our church. A Saint is someone who shoulders the heavy responsibility of developing the church and saving the world. Only those with noble bloodlines recognized by the Goddess are qualified to receive this honor."

"In every Saint Trial, each diocese has selected the most outstanding talents to compete."

"But this time, there are some small changes. It seems that there is a...impurity mixed in among us."

Having said that, Levi's eyes fell on Alice, and his smile seemed frivolous and indifferent.

"This year, the church made an exception and allowed White Harbor to summon the talents of Holy Light from the Western Continent. This was already a favor. But what was the result?"

"A mere maid? This is the best Holy Light transcendent White Harbor can find?"

Levi restrained his smile and glanced at the White Harbor church leaders, his tone already filled with arrogance and questioning: "Are you kidding me?!"

After these words were spoken, the church leaders in White Harbor became embarrassed.

One of the nuns couldn't help but speak out; "Mr. Levi, although Miss Alice is a maid, she is very talented and is among the best among the younger generation in the Western Continent..."

Levi raised his eyebrows and interrupted: "Are you saying that the young generation of the Western Continent is only at this level?"

At this moment, not only the church leaders, but also the representatives of various forces headed by the Lionheart Kingdom all looked slightly unhappy.

Levi certainly noticed this, but he didn't care.

When speaking, it depends on the power.

White Harbor is not even a parish. Apart from the [Saint Sister], all the others are exiled old, weak and sick.

As for the various forces in the Western Continent, compared with the huge church, they are nothing but a pile of scattered fish and rotten shrimps.

Throughout history, every conflict between the Church and the Western Continent ended with the Western Continent's forces giving in!

Since the Third Era, the Western Continent has lost its unity. What is there to fear?

Therefore, Levi looked down on the entire Western Continent from the bottom of his heart.

The church members who came to the East Continent this time had no surprise on their faces, and even looked as if it was a matter of course, which was enough to show that this mentality was not uncommon in the Holy Light Church.

"Archbishop Simon, what do you mean?" Theresa frowned slightly and asked the people around her unhappily.

"Young people are too impulsive and outspoken. Please don't take it too seriously, senior." Simon replied gently and kindly.

"Let young people solve their own problems."

Everyone's eyes fell on the blonde girl, wanting to see how this candidate for the Saint of White Harbor would respond to the provocation from the number one prodigy of the East Continent.

However, the blonde girl said nothing, not even looking at Levi for a moment.

Just like [Son of Light] Sang, he seemed to have no interest in these arguments at all.

Why is a maid acting so cool here?

Levi sneered in his heart, and this time he pointed the finger directly at Alice: "Miss Alice, with all due respect, please recognize your own status and do not participate in a sacred trial that you are not worthy of..."

Facing Levi's accusations, the faces of the White Harbor Church leaders and representatives of various forces in the Western Continent became increasingly gloomy.

But at this moment, something no one expected happened.

A splash of red wine suddenly came out and splashed Levi’s face. The originally handsome boy was completely stained by the bright red wine, and his image was completely ruined.

For a moment, whether it was the Holy Light believers in White Harbor, various forces, or believers in the Eastern Continent, they were all shocked.

Levi raised his head blankly, seemingly unable to understand what had just happened.

"...?"

Facing the surprised and doubtful looks from the audience, the black-haired boy politely put the bottle of red wine back on the waiter's plate before turning around and revealing a hint of confusion.

"Did I do something wrong?"

"A Saint Guard is, after all, just a guard. How could he insult a distinguished Saint candidate?"

"Is there anything wrong with me teaching a rude guy a lesson on behalf of the candidate I serve?"

This fallacy confused everyone.

Levi is indeed a Saint's guard, but he's also the Sword Saint's direct disciple, a figure even the other Saint candidates respect! Even if you ignore that, isn't your counterattack too direct?!

And Roy seemed to think this was not enough, so he turned to Levi and said harshly: "It's you who should recognize your own status."

"Alice's reluctance to talk to you means you're unworthy. You're a proud East Continent genius, but you don't even have this much tact. It seems your level in the East Continent is only this low."

This time, it wasn't just Levi.

All the Holy Light believers from the East Continent shuddered and glared at Roy.

It was natural for the Holy Light Church to ride roughshod over them, but now, this guy actually dared to fight back and even confront the church face to face?!

With the exception of Sang, all the Saint candidates came behind Levi. Dozens of high-ranking clergymen representing the church gathered behind them, like countless sharp blades, surrounding the weak and isolated young man.

Levi wiped the wine off his face, his smile no longer gentle, only pure ferocity.

"Roy Ironblad, right?"

"I'll teach you two things."

"First, provocation requires capital. Second, momentary gratification comes at a price."

Of course, a commoner can insult the king at will.

But what happened after that? Did he have to bear the price of millions of corpses?

Roy's face showed understanding, but he nodded slightly: "I wholeheartedly agree."

Then, the Lionheart Princess, the Elf Nightingale, the head of the two schools, the daughter of the Imperial Duke, and even the princes of Jinsha and Nanhai...

And behind them, the senior leaders representing various forces in the Western Continent all stood up and formed a united force with the church leaders.

Roy took a step forward and said indifferently, "I'll also teach you two things."

"First, provocation requires capital. Second, you can't afford the price of momentary pleasure."

Chapter 44: Fist Fight

In the original work, in Jon Snow's storyline, Levi would attack the little maid at this time.

Being taught by the Sword Saint himself, it was easy for him to bully a maid who had just become a candidate for the Sainthood.

Levi's current formation is even larger and more intense than the original. He almost wants to use his power to make a strong show of force, and he wants to squeeze Alice out of the candidate position on the spot.

In Roy's opinion, this is actually a good thing.

Because this means that Alice poses a greater threat to Levi than in the original work, which is why he is so stressed.

But unlike the original, Alice no longer has to endure this humiliation and fight back until she becomes a candidate for saint.

Confronted with these arrogant, self-righteous bastards, a momentary concession would only embolden them. Unless you fight back hard, they'll never understand.

What's more...

Although he seemed to be confronting Levi, Roy was actually using his peripheral vision to check another direction.

[Cherubim] Simon Uriel's expression was quite calm, with a faint scrutiny, neither annoyed nor unhappy.

It seems that this provocation was just a whim of Levi's and was not approved by the top leaders of the Holy Light Church.

In contrast, he had already communicated with Carl, the projection of the Sage, Charlotte and the others.

After confirming this, Roy no longer had any worries.

In contrast, Levi's face became heavy.

The seven major forces in the Western Continent have always been a loose group.

Without a common enemy, common interests, or common bonds, there is no reason to cooperate.

The so-called seven major forces are like seven fingers. No matter how strong the fingers are, they can never be stronger than a fist.

Therefore, in history, whether it was the powerful Lionheart Kingdom or the resourceful Magicians' Society, they would eventually choose to give in when there were disputes with the church.

But why are representatives from all parties now standing behind Roy?!

Silver-level bloodline, son of a marquis.

He was just a knight of a country, just a winner of a trial, but by chance, he had achieved some merits in the confrontation with demons and cultists.

How could he gain the support of so many forces? !

Everything Levi knew about Roy came from the letter sent from White Harbor.

And now, he finally realized that what was said in the letter was not an exaggeration, and there were even many things that were not expressed.

At this point, both sides have made it clear that it is no longer possible to pretend that nothing has happened.

I originally thought that the other party was a soft persimmon that could be easily manipulated, but I didn't expect that he was more prickly than a hedgehog.

Levi, who was in a dilemma, looked even uglier.

But even so, he was unwilling to give in.

As the direct disciple of the Sword Master, the number one prodigy in the East Continent, and the face of the younger generation of the Holy Light Church, if he were to give in like this, wouldn't it mean that the entire East Continent is inferior?