Volume 4, Chapter 89 – The Frail Maiden

As if seeing Fia as one of her own, the phantom who called herself the last maiden paused for a moment. She first glanced at Fia, who was still holding the kagura bell, then narrowed her eyes and looked at Yelido’s group with contempt and hatred.

“Ignorant maiden, the Alexia family not only betrayed the gods, but they also silenced me when I learned the truth. Such a blasphemous act is unforgivable.”

No, no, that answer doesn’t help me understand what happened at all. Fia retorted internally. But judging from this sentence alone, it was likely that the Alexia family of the past had committed a blasphemous act and had hidden it. The last maiden had, for some unknown reason, learned the truth and had intended to make it public. The Alexia family at that time, in order not to expose this matter, had gone all the way and had destroyed the maiden and everything about her. This could also explain why later generations could not find any records related to her.

Originally, this secret should have been passed down from generation to generation in the Alexia family. However, due to the changing of dynasties, this secret was ultimately not passed down. So now, neither she nor Yelido knew anything about what had happened. And finally, through a series of coincidences, this maiden had been summoned through the Holy Tree Dance—this should have originally been a forbidden matter.

As for what the “destruction of the seal” and the “blasphemous act” were, she would only know after asking further.

Unfortunately, this maiden did not seem to have any intention of explaining further. While being vigilant of Yelido’s group, she slowly descended and extended a hand towards Fia.

“The sins committed by the Alexia family can be explained after we have eliminated them. New maiden, lend me your body. To meet Lord Elf God in this state is simply improper.”

This one’s head really doesn’t work well.

Seeing the maiden cast a condescending gaze at her, Fia couldn’t help but think this. As early as when she was performing the Holy Tree Dance, she had felt something trying to invade her body. It was just that, as she had expected from the beginning, the other party’s soul strength was not as good as her own. Therefore, until the dance was over, this last maiden had not been able to occupy her body. At this time, she should have realized that she was actually stronger than her, yet she still used this superior tone.

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Perhaps the maidens of that time had been able to influence the political situation, so she had grown accustomed to a condescending tone. Now, six thousand years had passed, and the era had long since become one that did not belong to her.

Considering that she still needed the Elf God’s help to lift Claire’s curse, she should be a little more patient. Fia asked with an expressionless face.

“Meet Lord Elf God? Where is he?”

“As long as you lend your body to me temporarily, you will naturally be able to see him. Lord Elf God will create a new body for me, and then I will no longer need to be attached to you.”

“Dofi, don’t listen to her!”

Yulisha’s voice came from the distance. At the same time, Yelido, taking advantage of the fact that the last maiden’s attention was diverted by Fia, threw the long spear that was emitting the same golden glow as the roots of the World Tree at the phantom.

Like a fleeting meteor, before one could even see the trajectory of the javelin as it tore through the air, it had already arrived before the maiden with a screech. However, it just easily passed through her golden body. The only effect was to make her body a little fainter. It didn’t even make her show any pain. The spear that had passed through the target finally slammed into the wall of the magic laboratory, creating a huge gap. At the same time, the entire palace began to shake violently, and countless rubble fell from the ceiling.

“Still unrepentant.” Attacked by surprise, the maiden’s expression instantly became ferocious. She no longer wasted words with Fia. She grabbed the large bow that had condensed in front of her and, while retreating towards the huge gap in the roof, drew the bowstring to a full moon. “Repent for the crime of betraying the gods!”

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The moment her words fell, a terrifying mana fluctuation began to drift in the magic laboratory. The giant golden bow in her hand seemed to become the center of the world, gathering all the light into it. Mizuki, whose strength was weak, was even paralyzed by the immense threat it created, her legs going weak.

“All of you, stand back!”

Yelido took a step forward, another identical long spear appearing in his hand, clearly about to fight.

It was about time to put an end to this.

Although she hadn’t been able to find out where she could see the Elf God, or what had happened in the past, as long as she knocked her down, all the answers could be obtained. If she let her shoot this arrow, the entire palace would be razed to the ground.

Fia quietly raised her hand.

There was only one most effective means against a pure energy body.

“[Mind Blast].”

The moment the cold words fell, the world seemed to stand still for an instant. A terrifying soul power turned into a cannonball and smashed directly at the Holy Tree Maiden. Then, like the shockwave produced by an explosion, the formless air rapidly expanded outwards with her at the center. Everyone felt a strong wind brush past their bodies, followed by a momentary mental trance.

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And as the main target of the attack, the maiden, who had been almost unharmed by Yelido’s javelin, was like the surface of water into which a huge stone had been thrown. The massive phantom rippled unstably, and the giant bow in her hand also dissipated. This scene only lasted for less than half a second before her body, like a kite with a broken string, fell straight down to the ground of the laboratory.

At the same time, a screech that seemed to pierce the eardrums sounded.

“GRAAAAAAAHHHH!!!”

The sound had a somewhat computer-synthesized effect.

This thing’s strength really isn’t much to look at.

Fia walked step by step towards the fallen maiden.

“Tell me, how do I see the Elf God?”

“Maiden… you are also a traitor!”

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“Whether I am a traitor or not can only be decided after knowing the truth. I only have one question. How do I see the Elf God? My patience is limited. Don’t make me wait too long.”

“A traitor… has no right to see Lord Elf God…”

Although she was an insubstantial being, the golden phantom made the motion of covering her face with one hand and struggling to get up. Although her voice was still full of hatred, there was already a hint of panic. Perhaps because the damage was too severe, she no longer exuded the dense sacred aura from before, and her body had even shrunk to the size of an ordinary elf.

Fia frowned. She had no time to waste with this maiden. Today was the new moon, the time of the month when the Darkborn were at their strongest. Claire, who had taken Clark to the desolate land, might encounter Helian. She couldn’t waste her time here.

She took a step and was before the maiden, drawing Laevateinn condensed with the [Enchanted Blade] from her waist. She held the blade to the maiden’s neck from above.

“Answer me. My patience is limited. This is the last chance.”

“The God-Slaying Weapon…” her gaze fell on the Laevateinn in Fia’s hand. The maiden muttered to herself. She swallowed, and a look of what seemed to be fear appeared in her eyes. “I… I’ll tell you the answer. As long as…”

Translator Note

waaahhhhh cool fiaaaa <3

ahem, dont mind me.