Comprehensive: Beginning with the Killer Queen

Chapter 445 Laura: Be my brother!

Inside the office of Lambeth Palace, the base of the English Puritan Church.

As the former royal palace library, even though it has undergone several renovations to keep up with the times, Lambeth Palace still covers a very spacious area.

Even in the backyard of the mansion corridor, there is a lawn that is wider than an ordinary sports field, and carefully tended flowers are scattered around.

Because of the time difference, although it was still evening in Academy City, the sun, which seemed even bigger than usual, had already passed the horizon and hung high in the sky.

The morning breeze blew across the walkway, and pretty petals fluttered in the air, as beautiful as a painting.

But the nun who was able to appreciate this scene was not in such a mood at all. She looked worriedly at the window where black smoke continued to come out, and slowly walked closer.

The room in the center of the mansion looked like a bomb had been dropped on it, with dust and debris everywhere, making it look a mess.

"Your Excellency the Supreme Bishop, are you alright? Do you need me to call the guards...?"

The nun bent down and asked carefully.

The barrier's alarm was automatically turned off. Considering past practice, she did not immediately request support from the guards.

In her opinion, even the members of the Knights, who had always been at odds with the Puritans, would not be so absurd as to launch an attack on the Puritan base in broad daylight.

The person the nun was questioning was a very young girl who looked to be around high school students.

The girl has a charming and delicate appearance.

The long golden hair was not styled into a suitable modern style. It was simply folded and fixed with a silver hairpin. But even so, its length was enough to hang safely from the back of the head to the waist.

In the sunlight outside the window, her hair seemed to be covered with a layer of gold sand, shining like a gem.

She was wearing a tight-fitting monastic robe that looked more like a dress and did not conform to the regulations for clergy. It concealed the girl's fair and flawless skin.

But it also highlights her seductive figure and her slender hands and feet that are like works of art.

The blue eyes are watery and translucent, reflecting the clarity and emptiness of the sky.

Compared to a solemn title like the Supreme Bishop, the girl's dress more like a noble lady who went to a church school for further studies.

"No, it was just a minor accident."

The girl responded to the nun's question with a perfectly corresponding image and a pure and natural smile.

"Because it was such a surprise, I was outwitted. Ahhh... I get carried away when I encounter something that interests me, which is also my weakness."

The blonde girl complained about herself in a distressed tone, as if she was complaining to a friend, and she looked very lovable.

But in the eyes of the nun, such a beautiful scene was filled with an indescribable evil.

— Laura Stuart.

The highest bishop of the English Puritan Church and also the head of the Church of Necessary Evil.

Although her nominal position was only to manage Puritanism on behalf of the Pope, with the division of the three Christian churches, the influence of the Roman Orthodox Church was no longer as great as before.

The nominal and actual positions have been reversed, and now the real power of the British Puritan Church has long been firmly in Laura's hands.

But this is understandable. The origin of this supreme bishop is a secret even within the Puritan Church.

She has been in charge of Puritanism for nearly a hundred years, since she appeared in official documents in the last century and officially assumed this position.

It is also because of Laura's achievements that the Puritan Church, which has a shallower foundation, has gained a reputation in the magic field that even surpasses the Roman Orthodox Church.

However, because he always appears at historical turning points and seems to have never aged, the reputation of this supreme bishop is somewhat odd.

Even within the Puritan Church, the nun had heard some people bluntly call him an old fox.

Therefore, even though the nun was a subordinate serving the other party and had witnessed the childish side of the supreme bishop many times, she could not help but feel some fear in her heart.

"However, this kind of power is really troublesome. It's too much of a cheat. It can break through the barrier's protection from such a distance..."

Laura complained and shook her head, showing a very unhappy expression.

Then, she reached out and took off the silver hairpin behind her back, letting her long hair flow down like tassels, adding a beautiful scenery to the surroundings.

Judging from the length, it would take at least three or four meters to achieve such an exaggerated visual effect.

"Your Excellency the Supreme Bishop, let me help you."

As a female nun, she knew very well that it would take a lot of effort to style hair of this length, let alone take care of it on a daily basis, so she stepped forward subconsciously.

However, her kindness was not reciprocated.

Almost the moment she took a step, Laura raised her head.

"I advise you not to do this."

The girl's voice was soft and gentle.

The tone was also childish and innocent, like a kind reminder when seeing an adult doing something stupid.

But in front of the frivolous and charming smile on her face, this scene was just like a spider web woven by the devil to tempt fools to fall into the trap.

"Didn't I tell you that this power is troublesome? I'm really looking forward to seeing it spread, but if we start now, it'll be hard to stop."

"...?!"

As if she realized something, the nun's face turned pale, and she stopped forcedly driven by the desire to survive.

The next moment, Laura gently stroked her hair.

Then, the place where the girl stood was filled with dense black shadows.

It was a black swamp that seemed to be burning.

They kept pouring out from the gaps in Laura's long golden hair on her back, and clung to her hair as if they had life, quickly staining her feet wrapped in white stockings.

"Oh my... I can't move."

Laura, who was deeply immersed in it, tilted her head.

Black tentacles, as if possessing consciousness, emerged from the black mud and bound her hands and feet tightly.

The clothes touched by the mud turned into mist-like sparks in an instant.

"The Supreme Bishop..."

The nun opened her mouth, wanting to call for help.

But in front of the strange black mud, she felt as if her body and mind were burning, and she could not make any sound.

The nun's knees went weak and she knelt on the ground in embarrassment, but the painful contact did not restore her control over her body. She could only watch quietly as Laura was dragged into the depths of darkness.

However, the moment the blonde was completely devoured, the nun couldn't help but make a confused sound.

Because Laura, who had just been dragged away, stood in front of her intact again.

She stepped on the carpet of scattered hair, put her hands behind her back, and jumped to the side as if she was frightened. But on the girl's face, rather than panic or surprise, there was an expression that looked more like it was expected.

"Just a trace of soul connection can cause such a scale. Isn't this too monstrous?"

Laura raised her hand and combed the ends of her hair, letting the blonde hair behind her cover her smooth body.

Looking at the black mud in front of her, whose essence had clearly been destroyed but which was still greedily corroding the surrounding ground and magic power as it dissipated, her words were filled with unconcealable joy.

"Huff, what a treat! There's actually something like this hidden in the scientific side. Is this the 'Dragon'? If so, could Aleister really be the director..."

She murmured softly in a voice that no one else could hear, her clear eyes revealing a burning emotion.

After pondering for a while, she turned her head and grinned at the still trembling nun.

"I'm sorry, I must have scared you. The previous loss was quite large, so I was caught off guard and didn't have much time to deal with these troubles."

"loss?"

The nun looked up in confusion, then immediately lowered her head as if she had thought of something.

"Well, the Index of Prohibited Books will probably have to be kept in Academy City for the time being."

Laura had no scruples about this. She spoke carelessly, as if she had no sense of confidentiality at all.

"After all, although we are a suspicious ally of Academy City, we are still allies for the time being. If we act on our own, there is no point in reasoning."

As if she had forgotten that she was the mastermind behind Index's rampage in Academy City, Laura spread her hands with an innocent look on her face.

"Besides, Kanzaki will probably have to stay there too. Depending on the situation, he may have to hand over the members of the Amakusa-style. But they were part of the buy-one-get-one-free deal anyway, so it's not a big deal."

“Is this okay? The Index of Forbidden Books is fine, and we only need to deal with the royal family’s questions, but as for Miss Kanzaki…”

The nun was very puzzled.

As Laura's direct subordinate, although she is not as powerful as the magicians of the Church of Absolute Evil, she is indeed involved in the daily operations of the Puritan Church, so she can understand the importance of it.

For the nuns who don't know that the collar spell has been cracked, the Index of Prohibited Books is of course very important, but it is also relative.

Originally, its ownership did not entirely belong to the Puritan Church, and the British royal family also had a hand in it.

Even with the ritual set up, she herself is an unstable time bomb.

Any attempt to control her would only accelerate the loss of control over the Index, so although it was a pity, getting her back was not a very high priority.

But it’s different for Kamijou Kaori, who is a saint. She has been the church’s main fighter in recent years and the nuclear bomb of the magic side.

The technological side can use this to exchange for resources and treaties, but it cannot take away the ownership of Kamijou Kaori, because this will only cause a strong backlash from the British Puritans whose bottom line has been touched.

They should be very clear about this.

But both Laura and the scientific side seemed to have tacitly accepted this condition.
It's simply incomprehensible.

"Indeed, it's hard to bear to hand over a child like Kanzaki who is so useful, but there's nothing we can do about it. If we do something wrong, we have to pay the price."

Laura played with her golden bangs in front of her forehead and spoke calmly.

"With the current strength of the Puritan Church, if we hastily start a war, we will only lose miserably. After all, it's okay if we only have Academy City. If we add their secret weapons, it will be difficult to deal with them."

"A secret weapon?"

Hearing these words, the nun's pupils shrank slightly.

The fear and despair brought by the scene just now were still engraved in her heart, but even so, she was still a little indignant about Laura's words.

Although Puritanism is a religious force, it has already become quite secularized during its development.

Although the Queen cannot force the Puritans to do anything now, the relationship between the Puritans and Britain has long reached the point where if something happens to one of them, the other will be forced to join the chariot.

Coupled with the chain reactions from other magical parties and forces, this is almost a war that will destabilize the entire world.

Although Academy City is the leader in science, in the face of a conflict of this scale, it is possible that it will be destroyed, let alone remain unscathed.

"I can understand the concerns of the Supreme Bishop, but this is the Puritan Church as the enemy. Are you overestimating that secret weapon?"

"This is the only answer I can tell you for sure. I have not overestimated that man at all."

The girl wrinkled her nose, seeming a little unhappy about having to explain the same sentence twice.

"Rather, this is just his lower limit, because compared to me who is not good at force and prefers to dominate, he who is destined to bear the destruction should be even better."

A meaningful smile suddenly appeared on Laura's delicate doll-like face.

"Eh?"

The nun was completely stunned, not only because of Laura's words, but also because of the smile the girl just showed.

She clearly had an angelic appearance and a high status among the clergy.

But that smile just now was like an ominous demon.

But Laura had no intention of continuing to explain, she waved her hand.

"The royal family's order for me to meet the emperor is about to arrive. I should go prepare some new clothes. I've lost so many bargaining chips. I'm afraid I'll be harassed by those annoying guys again."

Laura sighed and looked like she had a headache.
"Yes, Your Excellency the Supreme Bishop."

The nun who was confused before suddenly became dazed and staggered out, as if the mysterious smile had never appeared before.

Only after the nun's figure completely disappeared did Laura pat her chest with a calm expression.

"That was a close call. I was aroused for the first time in a long time and I couldn't control myself. Are we too compatible?"

She brushed her soft hair again, walked leisurely to the remaining black mud, pursed her small and delicate lips, and lowered her head.

Then the girl stretched out her slender white fingers.

“Gu… huh?!”

Laura stuck out her tongue and licked the residue at the corner of her mouth, her pupils trembling slightly.

Black mud has a slimy texture like slime and has a strange and strong smell.

Even for her, her first feeling was definitely not pleasure, but a sense of wonder as if her brain was trembling.

But that didn't mean she hated the feeling.

"Is I the next one? Yes, after all, although we are half-siblings, even the devil from the abyss cannot sever our relationship. So, I will help you light another fire."

Laura's eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of mist.

She made these chilling remarks with a bright smile.

"…My dear 'brother'."

(End of this chapter)