Chapter 184: Luring Kailun Out
For the next few days, Kailun spent over seventy percent of his time in bed.
It wasn’t because he had an insatiable desire, but because he needed more time to study the magic on the parchment scroll.
His remaining attributes weren’t much, and his efficiency had decreased significantly, requiring more time for understanding and research.
He spent the rest of his time strolling around the city with a large group of people, but with few strong individuals, emphasizing a high-profile presence.
Kailun also asked Isabella to spread half-truths, saying that several vice presidents of the Xiya Kingdom had suddenly resigned.
The purpose of doing this was naturally to attract attention and control the risks within a certain range.
It was worth mentioning that he would either take Fox or Bella with him on these outings, subtly hinting at the connection between the Xiya Kingdom and the Abyss.
Of course, he always had Afra follow them secretly.
To enhance Afra’s combat power, Kailun had been urging her to study hard these days.
For example, on the third night, Kailun chatted with Saint Chrissy through his communication device while guiding Afra in learning ninth-rank knight swordsmanship.
She was almost at the final stage of her training. Once she mastered it, she would have no weaknesses, and even veteran ninth-rank mages might not be her match.
She was Kailun’s favorite, receiving his full attribute boost. Her overall attributes were equivalent to four and a half ordinary ninth-rank mages.
However, combat power wasn’t simply a matter of adding up attributes. Afra, with no weaknesses, had become a terrifying force.
Kailun compared the attribute points provided by the Pope with Afra’s, and he felt that if they really fought, it would probably be a 20/80 split, with the Pope at 20 and Afra at 80.
After all, he could still give Afra the last ninth-rank attribute point, making her equivalent to five and a half ordinary ninth-rank mages.
What about the Pope?
She was probably equivalent to three and a half ordinary ninth-rank mages. Her absolute power was far inferior to Afra’s.
Don’t even mention how much more combat experience the Pope had compared to Afra. It wasn’t necessarily true. She stood too high and hadn’t personally participated in many battles. Her experience and skills weren’t enough to bridge the gap between them.
Most importantly, Afra would be hiding in the shadows, while he would be the bait in the open.
As for why he was using the Pope as an example?
Mainly because Isabella had divined that a “big fish” would be “caught” soon.
After considering all possibilities, the Pope was the most likely candidate.
“Don’t look at me. Read your book.”
Kailun, leaning against the headboard, saw Afra looking at him and slapped her butt, producing a crisp sound.
Anna, lying beside him, might have been woken up by the noise. She snuggled closer to Kailun, found a more comfortable position, and fell back asleep.
“Heartless demon~”
Afra pouted, her back to Kailun, one hand holding his leg, the other holding the book.
She couldn’t focus, not at all. Her entire body was filled with strange sensations.
There were only a few pages left, but she couldn’t help but moan softly.
Kailun had ordered her not to move, or he would withdraw his attribute boost and bully her again in front of Anna and the others.
After these past few days, her reputation was probably ruined. Everyone in the small building looked at her with strange eyes.
The nickname “Three-Minute Afra” popped into her mind, making her want to show Anna and the others the recording stone around her neck.
She wanted them to see what invincibility looked like, what a solo kill looked like, what a true knight looked like!
“Don’t move. If you make me lose my focus, you’ll be in for another round of ‘training,’ Sister Afra.”
Kailun slapped her again, seeing Afra squirming restlessly.
He had allocated most of his attribute points to Afra’s mental power, so he, in his weakened state, had also become more sensitive.
Every tremor of Afra’s body sent shivers down his spine, making him pause and grit his teeth as he wrote the letter. It was a strange kind of stimulation.
While gasping, Kailun received a reply from Chrissy.
Chrissy: “Everything has been quiet in the Temple of the Celestial God. There haven’t been any changes. The Pope hasn’t contacted me either. I wonder if she has forgotten about me. Also, are you really coming to see me tomorrow? You said the same thing yesterday, but you didn’t come.”
The passionate Chrissy always wrote long messages. She seemed to have endless things to say, as if she wanted to fly to Kailun’s side immediately.
Thinking for a moment, Kailun replied to Chrissy’s enthusiasm, “Be careful these days. There might be spies from the Temple of the Celestial God watching you. I’ll come to see you tomorrow, probably in the afternoon.”
Chrissy: “That’s great! I’ll be wearing my prettiest stockings for you…”
Although Chrissy’s magic letter was successfully delivered to Kailun, the content abruptly stopped there.
Besides the unfinished sentence, Kailun also saw a long smudge, as if it was left in a hurry.
“In that case, I’ll come to see you tomorrow. Good night.”
Kailun frowned and sent another magic letter, but he didn’t receive any response.
Cautious, he immediately contacted the members of the Silver Moon Knights who were stationed near Chrissy’s mansion. They reported that there were no abnormalities.
“It seems the fish has taken the bait.”
Chrissy’s disappearance confirmed his suspicion that the “big fish” was the Pope. After all, only she could sneak into the Royal City and capture Chrissy without anyone noticing.
He wasn’t worried about Chrissy’s safety. The Pope had always treated her like a daughter. Even if she knew about Chrissy’s betrayal, she wouldn’t harm her.
The Pope’s appearance was earlier than Kailun had expected, but he was no longer afraid. A mere Pope couldn’t affect him.
“What bait?”
Afra asked, turning her head out of boredom. She couldn’t focus on the book at all.
“You, you fool!”
Kailun put down the communication device, withdrew his attribute points, and pinned her down.
“No! I want to study! I want to read! Leave me alone!”
Afra widened her eyes, trying to struggle, but Kailun held her firmly. The decrease in his attributes made her realize what was about to happen, and she instinctively clenched her legs even tighter.
“It’s too late to study now.”
Kailun ignored her protests and started his “lesson.” A good fisherman was patient. The Pope was the one who was anxious, not him.
……
“Chrissy, is this how you treat me?”
Inside the mansion, the Pope dispelled her white light and appeared before Chrissy in her true form.
She wore a thin veil, concealing her beautiful face, but her eyes stared at Chrissy with a stern gaze.
The Pope pointed at the magic letter on the table and questioned Chrissy. She was so angry that her chest heaved like waves.
“I really misjudged you. I thought you were sacrificing your dignity for the Temple, but it turns out you’re enjoying it.”
The Pope clutched her chest. Although she was a powerful ninth-rank mage, she felt like she was about to be angered to death by Chrissy.
Chrissy was the Saint she had nurtured with all her heart and soul, the one who could inherit her mantle if something happened to her.
She hadn’t expected that everything would be ruined by Kailun, that he would “devour” her completely.
“I didn’t betray the Temple of the Celestial God! I’m just trying to get close to him and gather information!”
Chrissy retorted with red eyes. “Have you forgotten who provided you with those crucial pieces of information before, Your Holiness?!”
She was putting on a good act, but in this face-to-face situation, Chrissy could no longer deceive the Pope.
“You dare to say you’re doing this for the Temple? How dare you betray us! I’m going to kill you, you ungrateful Saint!”
The Pope rushed towards Chrissy, raising her right hand.
“Go ahead, kill me! I’ve contributed to the Temple, I’ve risked my life for the Temple. If you kill me, who else will believe in you, the high and mighty Pope?”
Chrissy stepped forward and placed her cheek under the Pope’s hand. “Kill me! I’ve already been played by Kailun countless times. I’m no longer a pure and innocent Saint. Wouldn’t killing me make you look even more righteous?”
After spending time with Kailun, Chrissy had clearly learned a few tricks. She knew what the Pope cared about and that she genuinely cared for her.
But unfortunately, she couldn’t turn back now. She could only survive on mental pleasure.
The lost Chrissy couldn’t find any other meaning in life, nor did she want to. She just wanted to indulge in this pleasure forever.
“You, you, you…”
The Pope’s hands trembled with anger. Chrissy’s attitude made her both furious and heartbroken.
A good Saint, reduced to this state by Kailun. That demon deserved to die!
[The Pope is extremely furious. Goodwill decreased. Goodwill -10, Total Goodwill -70]
“Your Holiness, please calm down. Saint Chrissy must have her reasons.”
Helena, the assassin girl, who had been watching the drama unfold, quickly ran over and grabbed the Pope’s hand, which had been frozen in midair, giving her a way out.
“Slap!”
However, the slap that was meant for Chrissy landed on Helena’s face instead.
Pope: “You dare to stop me? As Saint Chrissy’s guard, you not only didn’t stop her from doing something stupid, but you also hid it from me? Pell, what are you trying to do?”
“I… I…”
Helena, lying on the ground, covered her burning cheek with her hand. The Pope’s fierce gaze made her feel like she was falling into an abyss.
Her heart turned cold. Her faith was crumbling.
So the high and mighty Pope could also act like a shrew when dealing with family matters.
Hearing her codename, Helena let out a bitter laugh.
It was this cold laughter that ignited a murderous intent in the Pope’s heart.
“An assassin who can’t even kill her enemies is useless. Return everything I gave you.”
The disappointed Pope decided to deal with Helena first.
But Chrissy spread her arms, shielding Helena. “We didn’t do anything wrong! I told you, I’m deliberately getting close to Kailun, trying to gain his trust. And I’ve succeeded!”
“You… You…”
The Pope took a few deep breaths, suppressing the urge to slap Chrissy to death. “Alright, since you say you’ve gained Kailun’s trust, then lure him out tomorrow. Here!”
“Okay, I’ll lure him out for you!”
Chrissy snorted triumphantly and took back her communication device. From an angle the Pope couldn’t see, a mischievous smile appeared on her lips.
This was exciting!
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