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

"Besides, the sword of a saint is called a holy sword. It is an honor for this sword to be wielded by our Saint!"

Roy was stunned.

Good boy, I didn’t realize you were so shameless before!

To be able to say such words with such a bright face and even eagerly, Theresa must have really had a lot of resentment towards the East Continent Church over the years.

Douglas looked at Alice again and said, "In order to convince the master of the workshop, I have to return to my country in person. I regret that I will not be able to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Saint."

"Me too. There have been new disturbances in our country's waters recently, and I have to go back. Sorry." Jason also spoke at this time.

Alice nodded slightly, neither humble nor arrogant, without the slightest bit of nervousness, and her etiquette was impeccable: "No problem."

However, the Prince of the South China Sea is still not used to it. A mere maid has transformed into the Holy Maiden of White Harbor, whom even he has to show respect to.

But when I think that it was Roy who planned all this, I find the name convincing.

This is the guy who has won the witch's heart and Douglas's approval!

The confrontation with the church made Jason realize once again the other party's ability and courage.

Jason doesn't regret his decision to join forces.

If we want to fight against a huge church, we should have such a reliable ally!

Jason longs for rivals, competition, and the chance to achieve something big, but not in a mindless fight to the death.

Since Roy wants to unify the Western Continent and compete with the Eastern Continent, I have to do better than him!

Unlike Douglas, Jason is not satisfied with just joining the alliance, and even wants to replace the core leadership position.

Jason was very generous: "Everyone, if you need help from my South Sea Nation, please don't be shy. If there is anything I can do to help, I will naturally do my best."

Nia's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Your Majesty, you are not joking. How could I, as a prince, speak so carelessly?"

Nia, who was blacklisted from the South China Sea tourist attractions, said happily, "So, can we travel to the South China Sea for free in the future?"

Jason was silent.

He thought the other party would discuss economic and military cooperation...

Could it be that he wants to come and inspect the governance level of the country in the South China Sea?

"walk slowly."

Nia cheered on the spot: "Great! We'll have a place to go on vacation in the future!"

Roy praised: "To be honest, the scenery of the South China Sea is indeed beautiful."

A certain princess glanced at him dimly: "Isn't it true? It's a pleasure to be with a beautiful senior?"

"Ah this..."

Not only Charlotte, Nia, Lyanna, and Jon Snow, but even the little saint who was supporting him cast a look that was so resentful that it seemed to be tangible, making Roy feel very uncomfortable.

Roy wiped his sweat and laughed dryly: "With His Highness Jason's introduction, we can go anytime in the future!"

"Right?" Roy turned to look at Jason.

Are you kidding me?

Can you show some respect?

My country in the South China Sea will continue to dominate in the future. It is not intended to be a holiday resort for you and your little girl!

Jason huffed.

I was just angry for a moment.

Because, the Lionheart Princess, the Nightingale of the Elves, the Saint of White Harbor, the Student Council President who had once surpassed him by many points, and the teacher of his main subject this semester were all staring at him at the same time, with a deep question (threat) in their eyes.

Jason, who successfully felt the same pressure as Roy, could only nod: "Yes, yes, yes, yes..."

My country of the South China Sea has beautiful seascapes and picturesque landscapes, so it's not impossible for me to let you see them...

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The two princes left because of their own affairs.

Out of respect for his allies, Roy personally saw the two off despite his injured body.

Jason aside, Douglas seemed incredibly moved.

The prince of Jinsha promised him that he would drag the dwarf master to forge the sword for Alice even if it meant dragging him down.

It is worth mentioning that the saint supported and cared for him all the way, just like a maid serving her master, which attracted the attention of people along the way.

Being able to shield the saint from the cold and escort her is the supreme honor of the saint's guards.

To be served by a saint was a rare honor for guards throughout history. Yet, the higher-ups, led by Theresa, tacitly allowed it to happen, turning a blind eye.

However, seeing Roy seriously injured, people were amazed and envious, but it was difficult for them to feel jealous.

He almost lost his life for the saint and was even thought dead at one point.

A little bit of preferential treatment may not be a big deal.

Watching the convoys from both countries leave, Roy sighed, "I actually didn't expect it would be so easy to gain their support."

Theresa moved the corner of her mouth: "Because you have the potential."

"They are all smart people. It might have been a coincidence at first, or they might have admired you as a person. But no matter what their intentions were, they all saw your potential."

"The cohesion that unites all forces, the courage to challenge the Church, these have nothing to do with extraordinary bloodline, but your own qualities."

"Is this also why Lady Theresa is helping me?"

Theresa paused slightly.

Besides being unhappy with the church, I want to see you and Alice find a partner.

Chapter 137 Alice Enlightened

Although she was joking in her heart, Teresa maintained the same dignity and elegance as the icon.

"If you can't even protect the most important people around you, how can you be qualified to save the world?"

Theresa's eyes brightened as she repeated Roy's declaration during the negotiation.

In a trance, she saw familiar figures one after another on the boy.

A magician determined to save the world, a saint vowing to bring peace, and a black-haired girl struggling for her own destiny...

They all love the world equally deeply.

But before loving the world, you must first learn to love people.

Theresa has always believed that the person who can save the world is definitely not a powerful person who can ruthlessly sacrifice the safety of mortals.

If there is nothing to love in the world, how can we care about this world?

However, the topic of saving the world seemed too far-fetched to Roy.

Avoiding the eyes that flashed with hope, similar to those of the Sage, Roy smiled faintly: "I just want to protect the people around me."

"And you did."

Theresa jokingly said: "Maybe this is why they chose you."

Looking back, I saw Charlotte, Nia, Lyanna, Jon Snow, and Alice looking at me with different expressions.

The only thing that remains unchanged is the trust that shines brighter than light.

Unknowingly, I have gained so many bonds...

"Of course! He's my knight!"

"My boyfriend always keeps his word!"

"I fell in love with you the first time I saw you, huh?"

"I agree. From the first moment I saw him, I felt that Roy would become a great man, with unlimited potential..."

Charlotte was furious: "Hey, let's not talk about that bad woman for now. You were obviously picking on Roy from the beginning, weren't you?!"

As noisy as ever, Roy couldn't help but smile.

The blonde saint looked over with concern: "Master?"

"Nothing, I just feel..."

This world is so wonderful.

But, there is no time to express the words from the heart.

The next moment, a strong burning pain came from the depths of the soul, and the warm scene before his eyes was swallowed up by endless holy light.

Without any warning, the boy fell into Alice's arms.

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The night is dark.

The girls waited anxiously outside.

Inside the room, Alice put on the holy robe with a slightly tired look, and looked at the unconscious boy lying in bed. She no longer had time to be moved by the intimate contact, but was instead filled with worry.

[Angel's Embrace] was not without effect. In fact, Alice had already cleared most of the holy light at both the physical and spiritual levels.

However, the erosion from the goddess is like a maggot on the tarsal bone. If it is not completely eliminated, it will come back the next day.

The effect of [Angel's Embrace] is gradually weakening.

Initially, it was only his soul that was unable to be taken care of, but now even the holy light of his body could no longer be suppressed. The twisted, blazing white light now covered most of the boy's body, extending towards his face.

Roy never complained about this and acted nonchalant.

However, Alice had heard the boy's painful mumbling in his sleep countless times when they slept in the same bed together.

Even now, having just experienced the [Angel's Embrace], the boy's expression was still distorted and showed no sign of relaxing.

We can't drag this on any longer.

Alice looked at Theresa and asked anxiously, "Lady Theresa, even you can't erase this Holy Light erosion?"

"I'm only good at healing the body. Angel's Embrace is the Holy Light's most advanced healing ability. If you can't do it, I won't be able to do it better than you."

Theresa's eyebrows furrowed, half of her face shrouded in the shadows of the night, and she seemed very hesitant: "But, it's not that there is no solution, it's just..."

"I'm afraid it will cost you something."

Alice's spirits perked up when she heard that. She looked up immediately, so delighted that she seemed to have completely ignored the rest of the sentence: "Go ahead!"

"As long as I can heal the master and relieve his pain, it doesn't matter even if I have to double this corrosive force and transfer it to Alice!"

Theresa smiled bitterly and said, "It's not that serious."

"Your abilities and Holy Light rank are both sufficient, but your extraordinary strength is insufficient to completely eliminate this erosion. That's why the Goddess's erosion keeps resurfacing."

"And as long as you use the secret ritual to quickly raise your power to Sequence 4, everything will be solved."

White Harbor's heritage wasn't as strong as that of the East Continent Church, but it had also been passed down for hundreds of years. Spending some strategic resources to quickly raise Alice's bloodline level wasn't difficult.

It's just...

Looking at the worried Alice, Theresa began to have evil thoughts.

Roy is truly remarkable for being able to unite all the forces in the Western Continent.

However, Theresa is not without complaints when it comes to emotional issues.

Fine.

You have a big appetite, so just marry as many as you want.

But, our little saint and little angel is such a good girl, isn’t she being treated too unfairly?

Alice herself is too dull in this regard, much like her elder sister who has been in a relationship for several years but remains a virgin. There is no way to expect her to come to her senses!

This is a rare opportunity, why not give her a push?

From here on, Theresa started to talk nonsense.

"But even with the ritual, there's no guarantee that you can completely eliminate the goddess's erosion in one go."