Volume 7, Chapter 36 – The Problem

Helping me grow…

I was originally thinking I could use the cultists to show Laxy my strength, but she was unconscious and didn’t see it. I can’t help but feel a little helpless. My purpose in buying Laxy wasn’t to have her fight for me, but to learn about the gods. Besides, it was too pitiful to see an angel being bought and sold like an object. Rather than that, it’s better for me to give her a safe place.

Yisi sighed softly.

“I will not allow it. Although your intention is good, Laxy, and if I were weak, I might have agreed. But I have the strength to rival a Demon Lord. No, I should say that even a Demon Lord can’t beat me. So I don’t need you to help me grow.”

“Rival a Demon Lord? My lord, are you not only level 20?”

“No, I’m actually level 427.”

“…I didn’t realize my lord also had a talent for humor.”

“No, no, I’m not kidding. Otherwise, how could our group have repelled the cultists and arrived safely on the tenth floor?”

“I can understand my lord’s lack of trust in me. We have only known each other for less than a day. It is only natural that you do not trust that I will return. If you are willing, my lord, you can place a slave contract on me to bind my soul.”

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There was not the slightest hint of a joke on Laxy’s serious face. Yisi, trying to find some sign of forced emotion, gave up.

“Ah~ ah~, of course it would turn out this way.”

I knew it would turn out like this. Suddenly telling someone you’re level 427, anyone would think you’re crazy. I had anticipated from the beginning that Laxy would turn a deaf ear to my words—the fact that she didn’t scoff at me is already quite gentle.

“Forget it, forget it. Let’s put it another way. How confident are you that you can find a First-Rank Angel, Laxy? Let me remind you, the last time an angel appeared was hundreds of years ago. That angel led her master on a crusade to eliminate demons, and eventually alerted a Demon Lord. They disappeared after that.”

“That must have been a Fourth-Rank Battle Angel. As a Third-Rank Angel, I can make my master a powerhouse who surpasses even the fourth rank. That way, even if a Demon Lord appears, you will have the strength to fight them.”

“That’s not what I mean.”

Isn’t she being a bit dense for a Third-Rank Angel with the duty of teaching? Perhaps she’s the type who’s a genius in her profession but a bit clueless in daily life. Yisi couldn’t help but glance at Laxy’s appearance. Her extremely holy attire, combined with the appearance of a seventeen-year-old girl, gave her an unexpectedly cute feeling.

But calling someone you just met ‘cute’ would only make them think you’re frivolous; there’s no other possibility. Yisi continued the previous topic.

“What I mean is that the Kingdom of God no longer exists in this world. The last time an angel appeared was hundreds of years ago, and it was a battle angel at that. As angels who serve the gods, the First-Rank Angels must have left this continent long ago. Your plan to find them is almost impossible.”

Biting her lip, Laxy squeezed out a few words through her teeth in frustration.

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“If I don’t search, it will never be possible.”

“And how long will the search take? If it’s hundreds of years, you can ignore the passage of time, Laxy, but I will grow old. By then, even if you find a First-Rank Angel, you won’t be able to fulfill your promise to me. Taking a step back, do you think you can travel the continent in your current state? If a single spell drains twenty percent of your magic power, even at level 41, you can’t risk searching for a possible hiding place of a First-Rank Angel. Leaving in your current state is tantamount to suicide.”

Her weak spot having been poked, Laxy’s breathing became rapid with anger and embarrassment. However, her good upbringing allowed her to quickly calm down. Her tone became low and slow, full of sincerity.

“…It is true, I do not have my former strength. But if this continues, I will bring shame upon all angels. My performance affects the image of angels in people’s minds. My weakness will make the existence of angels as a whole seem weak… But a God-Forged Angel’s first duty is to obey orders. If my lord still does not allow me to leave after understanding all this, then I will follow your command.”

In other words, Laxy thinks that precisely because the Kingdom of God no longer exists, the impression one angel leaves on people will become the impression of all angels in their minds. And in order not to tarnish the halo of angels, she must have sufficient strength and achieve considerable results?

What a taxing way to think.

It’s grand, but very taxing.

Yisi shook her head and waved her hand.

“I understand what you mean, Laxy, but I will not allow you to take such a risk. As for the ‘problem’ you mentioned, I think it can be solved without finding a First-Rank Angel, provided you are willing to cooperate with me.”

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As she spoke, Yisi took out a spherical crystal.

Trino Type 10042 Exclusive Power Source.

The moment she saw it, Laxy’s gaze sharpened.

“This is…”

“It’s just as you think, Laxy. Don’t worry, I found this in the church. I didn’t see anyone who looked like an angel when I found it. The owner of this crystal has likely already disappeared.”

After her negotiations with Julius had broken down, she had gone to the church’s treasury once. It was then that she had taken a few translation pendants and this crystal, which had no distinguishing features other than being perfectly round. Since Laxy was Trino Type 10043, there wouldn’t be much difference from Type 10042. Laxy’s previous battles, no matter how you looked at them, seemed like a case of the battery being used for too long, causing the actual capacity to not match the displayed power. If she changed the power source, the problem should be solved. Of course, Type 10042 might have the same problem, but as long as she knew where the problem was, it wouldn’t be too difficult to solve. Carving a magic crystal was just a matter of a few failed attempts before success for her.

“Miss Camilla, I can’t hold on anymore!”

“Tsk, just a little longer.”

“I can’t hold on for even a second! Waaah!”

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Bang.

Even with the golden pendant and Tiffany’s assistance, it was too much to ask Mary to withstand the bombardment of dozens of Exploding Pods alone. In the end, just as Yisi had predicted, Mary was sent flying by a pod after her strength gave out, and was caught by a prepared Refina. Camilla’s spell was also forced to be interrupted. Immediately after, the Steel-Blade Bees from the hive finally broke through the ice cage and swarmed towards Camilla’s group, who quickly retreated from the monster room.

Edith, who had been monitoring the battle, quickly leaped in front of Yisi, grabbed her arm, and forcefully dragged her away.

“What are you standing there for? Let’s get out of here. These beasts aren’t as easy to deal with as we thought.”

“Yes~ yes. Then let’s leave this place for now. Laxy, don’t just stand there.”

This group of monsters was a good source of experience. It was better to leave them for later and see how her companions would deal with them. With Edith’s competitive personality, she would definitely not just retreat to the surface in disgrace and let the guild staff laugh at her.

Before leaving, Yisi habitually scanned the [Omniscient Map], then raised her eyebrows slightly.

It seems the people from the Divine Religion aren’t so simple.

Things are getting interesting.