Golden abundance starlight gradually rose from beneath the earth, like a faint dawn, floating up toward the sky.

Under the flowing golden hazy light, spiritual glows like countless stars spread out like a distant wave.

Deep in the forest, the demi-humans who were still training carried heavy stones as they ran across the grassland.

At some point, golden radiance appeared beneath their feet, flowing through their fur like water threads.

They gradually stopped, looking toward the distant source of the golden light.

Meanwhile, the golden light of abundance gradually fell from Mikaela's body onto Gwen, who was as cold as ice.

The bright and gentle golden light gathered, bathing Gwen in warmth.

Mikaela looked at her with eyes that seemed to contain floating nebulae, calmly explaining:

"I'm using the power of the Goddess of Abundance to guide you."

"If the Goddess of Abundance is willing to accept you, she can remove all external forces from your body, and you will return to normal."

As she said this, a comforting and confident smile appeared on Mikaela's face.

As if describing the generous heart and kindness of the Goddess of Abundance.

The golden light gradually dispersed, and the brilliant sunlight that had pierced the sky was once again covered by passing clouds, disappearing.

Everything returned to calm, but Gwen still stood in place, making no further movement.

Silence, a silence like death.

"Huh?"

Mikaela stood there, somewhat dazed.

Why had nothing happened?

Mikaela was confused.

Was it that the Goddess of Abundance hadn't accepted Gwen, or was Gwen, in her unconscious depths, still holding onto her faith in the Goddess of Justice?

She was a bit stubborn.

Something must have gone wrong with the ritual.

Thinking this, she raised her head again.

Looking at the brilliant sky, golden light emerged from her body, while she muttered incantations.

The moment the ritual's spell sounded from Mikaela's mouth, Gwen finally moved.

She drew the red flame-flickering blade from her waist, her silver armor sweeping across the swaying grass as she charged fiercely toward Mikaela.

Seeing Gwen rushing toward her with such a sharp aura, Mikaela couldn't react in time.

Clang!

The next second, a black figure blocked her front.

Viktor had flashed to Mikaela's side in just a fraction of a second.

In his hand, wooden vines wrapped to form a wooden sword, effortlessly blocking Gwen's fierce flame slash.

With their collision, a fierce wind rose, and the air exploded with a boom.

Even Mikaela's black nun's habit was blown by this air current, the long garment fluttering with a whooshing sound.

Viktor and Gwen faced off, their arms pressed against each other.

Gwen was restrained by Viktor.

Seeing Viktor instantly appear before her, Mikaela was too amazed to speak.

Wait, wasn't Viktor a mage?

No, why would Viktor's fiancée suddenly attack her?

These questions popped up one by one in Mikaela's mind.

Making it difficult for her to understand.

The next second, Gwen's arm exerted a slight force, deflecting Viktor's wooden sword, and retreating a few steps.

Then, her legs once again exploded with power as she charged toward Mikaela.

That flaming sword aimed directly at Mikaela's eyes, as if wanting to completely blind her.

And Viktor once again turned into a blur, raising a gust of wind.

The wooden sword raised horizontally, again blocking that red attack.

Watching the two confront each other, Mikaela couldn't help but clasp her hands to her chest.

Although she felt completely safe with Viktor's presence,

She still felt that Gwen's current state was due to an accident with her divine ritual.

She felt rather guilty, and with some apology in her voice, she said to Viktor:

"Please... please wait, Mr. Viktor, I think I can find out the reason."

"No need."

Viktor easily blocked Gwen's dense attacks while responding to Mikaela:

"I already know the reason."

Vega on his shoulder was telling him about Gwen's current physical condition.

Mikaela's divine ritual had worked.

Under the gentle influence of the Goddess of Abundance, Gwen's consciousness had fallen into slumber.

What was now supporting Gwen's body was only her instinct.

Her subconscious viewed Mikaela's ritual as a threat.

So it instinctively drove her body to resist.

And it was precisely this bodily instinct that had caused Gwen to become as she was now.

The question Viktor had been curious about finally had some clues.

For instance, why would Gwen have such a self-protective consciousness?

Perhaps something had happened when Gwen was young.

To solve this question still required many steps.

At least for now, it was just a beginning.

Clang!

Viktor easily deflected Gwen's attack, then without turning his head, said to Mikaela behind him:

"From today on, your church may be attacked by those extremists."

"If something unexpected happens, go find Pricis."

"After that, I'll help you solve it."

These words left Mikaela momentarily unable to react.

She opened her mouth to speak, but was silenced by the sudden fierce wind.

The wild wind carved a path through the grass, raising layers of dust, even dispersing the golden specks in the air.

The storm swept through, and the next second, Viktor transformed into an ethereal form, sweeping up Gwen in the midst of the wind.

With a black shadow, they disappeared into the eye of the storm along with the silver-white color.

The wind roared, flying away toward the distant sky.

In the sudden quiet, only Mikaela stood alone in the wind, disheveled.

Those nebula-like complex and mysterious eyes gazed in the direction the wind had gone, somewhat lost in thought.

But the sound of grass being chewed nearby drew Mikaela's attention.

She turned to look.

It was the white horse Gwen had been riding.

The wind had taken away Viktor and Gwen, but not this white horse.

At this moment, it was lowering its head to eat grass, enjoying its meal.

The divine power of the Goddess of Abundance, oh, this grass grew wide and large, and it was damn delicious.

"..."

Mikaela was silent, because she suddenly realized that Viktor had really left.

Just, just left like that?

What was this about being attacked by extremists?

Was Gwen a divine emissary or not? Could she possibly be the human incarnation of the goddess?

Mikaela's mind became increasingly chaotic, until finally, she realized the most serious problem.

She seemed to have become a tool.

Being played with at will, then mercilessly abandoned here.

And then what? Where was this, and how would she get back?

Suddenly, there was a rustling sound from the nearby bushes.

Numerous demi-humans of different appearances, forms, and characteristics walked out together.

Leading them was a very strong-looking tiger-man.

But the tiger-man was very strange, it didn't have a human-like appearance, but looked like a strong tiger standing upright.

Seeing that tall figure, and the appearance of a group of demi-humans, Mikaela was startled.

Her legs weakened, and she collapsed weakly onto the grass.

Those eyes, as heavy and mysterious as the starry sky, looked at this group of demi-humans with confusion and fear.

My goodness, these creatures covered in coarse fur were... demi-humans?

Would they eat her?

Gradually, the demi-humans slowly approached Mikaela, surrounding her.

Mikaela closed her eyes in fear, a tear of humiliation slowly sliding from the corner of her eye.

God... I am destined not to offer my pure body to You.

But the next second, the tiger-man's heavy voice sounded above her head:

"Mr. Viktor instructed us before leaving to safely escort you back to Shulbon."

These words temporarily stunned Mikaela, who opened her eyes half-believing.

She was even more confused when she saw the demi-humans bowing to her together.

"And also..."

The leading tiger-man said in an extremely respectful voice:

"Mr. Viktor hopes you can take in these comrades of mine."

"From now on, they will live with you."

Mikaela looked at the scene around her, and her already frightened mind began to spin.

"Huh?"

So many demi-humans, for her alone to feed?

How much would that cost in food expenses?!

Images of gold coins floated through her mind.

But Viktor's request made her grit her teeth.

She reached out her hand, covering her star-like eyes again with the black gauze.

Then she stood up, returning to her usual spring-like gentleness.

"I understand."

"But when we get to Shulbon, I have one request."

Mikaela looked at those cow and sheep demi-humans lying on the ground munching grass, calmed herself a bit, and said:

"Please don't casually eat the land and crops of Shulbon!"

.......

Aurelianne paced back and forth alone in the vast courtyard garden, her mind in chaos.

The female tiger-person stood beside her, hands behind her back, standing like a majestic statue.

Pricis sat in the chair Viktor had just occupied, holding a fresh cup of hot tea, with warm steam blossoming in the air.

She sat quietly in the chair, watching Aurelianne pace back and forth.

After finishing the tea in her cup, Vanilla proactively refilled it for her.

Pricis was somewhat flattered, stuttering in response:

"Th... thank you."

Then, she picked up the cup and continued to drink with her head lowered.

It was already the eighth cup.

She kind of... needed to use the bathroom.

But out of politeness, and because this cat-girl maid was a servant of the mage,

And she was always by the Imperial Princess's side, her status must be high.

If such a person was willing to serve her, she had to drink what was poured for her.

Vanilla stood to the side, politely smiling at her.

In reality, however, confusion was also quietly rising in her heart.

She had never seen someone who could drink so much.

Was this new master really so thirsty?

And wasn't she afraid of the heat?

The next second, the two accidentally made eye contact, and they politely smiled at each other again.

Time silently passed in this wordless silence.

Finally, with a gust of wind sweeping through, everyone couldn't help but raise their hands to shield their eyes.

When they opened their eyes again, that familiar windbreaker appeared before them.

Viktor had returned.

However, he was carrying someone in his arms.

It was Gwen, whom he had forcibly rendered unconscious.

Vanilla was very happy when she saw Viktor return, her tail wagging involuntarily.

Pricis was also very delighted to see Viktor.

Because she finally didn't have to continue drinking tea.

Putting down the teacup, Pricis also stood up from the chair.

Aurelianne's nervous emotions also dissipated with Viktor's appearance.

Because Teacher Viktor had returned early, her mood stabilized.

But after this, she became somewhat curious.

Why was Teacher Viktor carrying Teacher Gwen back?

Where was the other woman? Where had the teacher left that nun?

Viktor called Vanilla over:

"Vanilla."

Hearing Viktor's words, Vanilla hurriedly put down the teapot in her hand and walked forward.

Very sensibly, she took Gwen from him, holding her in her arms.

As a demi-human, although her body was petite, carrying a mere armor-clad adult woman was not a big problem.

Until she carried Gwen into the mansion, Aurelianne opened her mouth, about to say something.

But Viktor's voice interrupted her in advance:

"Let's go, we're heading to another place."

She forgot what she was about to say, and asked with confusion and curiosity:

"Where to?"

"A place where you can study with peace of mind."

As he finished speaking, Viktor turned his head, looking at Pricis who seemed somewhat embarrassed:

"Pricis, you come too."

Pricis was very obedient, but her walking was a bit unsteady, her posture somewhat awkward as she stood behind Viktor.

Just as Viktor was about to cast a teleportation spell,

Pricis tugged at the corner of Viktor's windbreaker.

Viktor couldn't help but be curious, and turned to look.

He saw that Pricis's fair face had turned a shade of red.

Her body was trembling slightly, her head lowered, knees bent.

Her other hand was clutching the bottom of her dress, pressing it down firmly.

Along with her somewhat embarrassed voice, a mumble arose:

"Mr. Mage..."

"I need to pee... let me go to the bathroom first."

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