Chapter 253: Behind-the-Scenes Instructions

Early March.

The air temperature had gradually risen.

Following Olivia’s suggestion, knights specially delivered the latest newspapers every day.

Although information in this world could be transmitted through magic voice, most news was still passed through physical paper.

Newspapers had become the main carrier of information.

That said, most of the information obtained from them was only the surface situation of this world.

There wasn’t much news about the demon race, elves, or Monastar.

Information about the war was even rarer. Most people only knew about the knight orders’ triumphant return and some of Simona’s new policies.

There was even news about the Flame Saint and the Flame Lock Knight Order successfully subduing mountain bandits.

They didn’t even know that Flame Lock had already become a traitor and been locked inside the mansion, now eroded by shadow.

It wouldn’t be long before she turned into a demon.

Because of this information asymmetry, Gabriella mostly read the newspaper just for entertainment.

“Silver-White Sword Empress will become the key to defeating the demon race. Monastar joins the Holy Kingdom…”

“[Hero], successor to the Silver-White Sword Empress… Rena?”

Gabriella read the newspaper headlines and couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time.

Behind her, Isabella was combing her hair while helping her adjust her skirt and clothes.

Her eyes shifted to the neatly printed text on the newspaper.

“What does Gabriella think of these reports?”

“They’re quite interesting.” Gabriella only smiled. She wasn’t looking down on the Hero.

But given the current situation, strictly speaking, there was no real opposition between the demon race and humans.

The Holy Queen and the upper echelons of the Church were all demons now. They were all under the evil god’s control.

“By the way, do humans really have any chance of defeating the demon race? Their combat strength all seems to be below King rank. The demon race’s vanguard is already at Marquis rank. Humanity’s shield is still far too fragile.”

Isabella spoke in a calm voice without obvious emotional fluctuation, as if stating a well-known fact. “And now a so-called Hero has appeared. It always gives me an uneasy feeling.”

At that moment, Heltitz—the Flame Saint—who was cleaning the bedroom, shifted her gaze toward the two people sitting at the dining table.

The current Heltitz was Captain Isa’s Royal Knight assistant. Her main job was to help Isabella as a maid.

But after working for this period of time, Gabriella had discovered that Heltitz was completely played by Isabella.

She now completely trusted Isabella and even believed she could use Isabella to get close to Gabriella.

Most importantly, after probing, Heltitz had discovered that Isabella wasn’t a Heavenly Oracle Envoy at all, but a female knight who would swear loyalty to Gabriella unto death.

She would definitely stand on Gabriella’s side when thinking about problems.

Seeing that the two of them were discussing important matters, Heltitz immediately finished her current task.

She put down the bucket and mop, dried the floor, then walked in front of Gabriella and spoke seriously:

“Humans at least won’t lose here. You can rest assured.”

“Does Miss Heltitz have any thoughts on this?”

“If the demon race insists on attacking humans, [they] will step in to stop it and incidentally control the humans.”

The “they” Heltitz referred to was actually the Heavenly Oracle Envoys organization behind her.

The Flame Saint Heltitz displayed unprecedented confidence, as if the Heavenly Oracle Envoys organization behind her truly had the capital to be proud.

Although they were missing Liya, Elsa, and Olivia, every single Heavenly Oracle Envoy was an Emperor-rank powerhouse.

In human history, there had never been five or more Emperor-rank powerhouses appearing at the same time.

Emperor-rank individuals did not die naturally. Accompanied by various accidents, they would still disappear amidst conflict.

The Destruction Era was the best example.

“It’s not good to discuss this kind of topic right now,” Gabriella smiled at Heltitz.

“No need to worry. That adult sees everything here clearly. We will definitely achieve victory.”

“Mm, Heltitz, I don’t really understand what you’re saying.” Gabriella turned her head and gave her a puzzled look.

“That adult… who is she? Don’t tell me she’s also a Heavenly Oracle Envoy?”

Heltitz shook her head and looked at Gabriella seriously.

“Lady Gabriella, we cannot rule out the Celestial God’s perception ability. If it weren’t for her, even Olivia wouldn’t be able to discover me.”

“It’s fine~” Isabella suddenly spoke up.

“I have a very good relationship with the Celestial God you mentioned. She does have perception ability, but she can’t hear the specific words we’re saying.”

After speaking, she gave Gabriella a mischievous look, as if saying “See how well I performed this time~”

Gabriella gently nodded to express her approval.

She continued from Isabella’s words: “This bedroom isn’t under surveillance. I’ve set up a powerful barrier here. Miss Heltitz can’t use magic right now, but you should still be able to feel it.”

“Mm…”

Heltitz tried to sense it. Indeed, a thin but distinct energy shield enveloped the entire bedroom. It was even more solid than the one covering the entire mansion.

What made her even more confident was that this was magic cast by Gabriella—magic power belonging to a god.

She slightly lowered her head, lifted the hem of her maid uniform, and performed an elegant curtsy… This etiquette had also been personally taught to her by Isabella.

“I see. Then there’s no problem. This makes things much easier, Lady Gabriella.”

Heltitz’s eyes were filled with seriousness and reverence.

“You were originally supposed to be stronger than the Celestial God. This is an indisputable fact.”

“What kind of plan do you have? I see you’re usually very cautious.” Gabriella smiled. “Now you can tell us what your plan is. From beginning to end, we only have three plans: take away the god and Simona, seal Creis, and bring all the remaining Heavenly Oracle Envoys to our side.”

“Are all the Heavenly Oracle Envoys… still alive?”

“Yes. Thanks to that adult, none of us suffered any casualties. We were also able to wake up from the repair capsules thanks to her.”

“Then what about the other Heavenly Oracle Envoys?”

“They, like you, are Heavenly Oracle Envoys who died in battle against the evil god. That’s why they reincarnated. Although we don’t know the specific reason either.”

Gabriella nodded.

Just as she had predicted.

Reincarnated Heavenly Oracle Envoys like Olivia and Philina were the result of those who had been defeated in battle against the evil god.

Isabella also couldn’t quite remember how many Heavenly Oracle Envoys had been injured in that chaotic battle.

But at this point, she paused slightly, as if she had thought of something.

Gabriella leaned against Isabella’s arm. The cross in her eyes flickered for a moment.

“The ‘that adult’ Miss Heltitz mentioned… who is she?”

“God Lady, if possible, I would like to send you to Monastar.”

“Monastar? Don’t tell me… the Heavenly Oracle Envoys are in Monastar?”

Heltitz said confidently, “Yes.”

“That adult is the Queen of Monastar—Lite.”