The woman was similarly dressed as a clergy member, a pure white robe gently swaying in the breeze, accentuating her slender figure.

Her face was beautiful, her features as delicate as a carefully crafted work of art, her eyes deep and bright, as if hiding endless stories and secrets.

But Soren's eyes showed no appreciation; instead, a hint of cold disgust and vigilance flashed across them.

In his heart, this woman was definitely not a kind soul; she was the infamous "Bitch Saintess" from the game.

This woman had a terrible reputation in the game. She was skilled at using her beauty and the identity of a clergy member to maneuver between various forces. She would use any means to achieve her goals. Countless people had been deceived by her, falling into her carefully woven traps, ultimately ending up disgraced.

Soren knew her prowess well, so the moment he saw her, all the nerves in his body tensed up. He was secretly vigilant, not understanding why she would appear with Prince Krass, and what kind of conspiracy and calculation was hidden behind this.

Prince Krass noticed Soren's unusual gaze and followed his line of sight. He smiled and introduced her, "Royal Brother, this is Saintess Alicia. She took good care of me in the temple. Upon hearing of my return to the palace, she came along, wanting to see the prosperity of the palace."

His tone was relaxed and natural, obviously not aware of the true face of Saintess Alicia, or rather, already deceived by her appearance.

Soren frowned slightly, suppressing the displeasure and suspicion in his heart, forcing a smile on his face, and said, "So it's Saintess Alicia. I've heard so much about you."

Although his words were polite, his eyes never left her, trying to capture any suspicious signs from her every move and smile.

Saintess Alicia bowed slightly, performing a standard clergy member's salute, and said in a soft and sweet voice, "Your Highness, Crown Prince, it is my honor to meet you today. Your Highness's demeanor is outstanding and renowned. Seeing you today, it is indeed well-deserved."

Her words seemed respectful and humble, but Soren keenly noticed a hint of flattery and instigation hidden within.

"This woman is interesting. Clearly a clergy member, yet she uses the charm techniques of the demon race," the Endless Blade chimed in at the right moment.

Soren snorted coldly in his heart, but on the surface, he remained calm and said lightly, "Saintess, you flatter me.

Krass, let's go in. Let's not keep Royal Concubine Mia waiting for too long." After saying that, he took the lead and walked towards the palace, his eyes still vigilantly watching the movements of the two behind him.

Entering the palace, he saw that in the large hall, Meili had already carefully prepared a sumptuous banquet.

The long table was filled with all kinds of delicacies, exuding an alluring aroma. The exquisite tableware shimmered in the candlelight, highlighting the grandness of the banquet.

However, Meili was currently unable to pay attention to these things. Her eyes swept over everyone, and when they landed on Saintess Alicia, a strong sense of dissatisfaction and disgust flashed in her eyes.

Meili had long heard of Alicia's notorious reputation in the Radiant Church, as well as her skill in stirring up trouble and manipulating people's hearts.

She knew very well that with such a restless figure present, the situation would inevitably become complex and unpredictable. It would be difficult to smoothly implement her previous carefully designed events. If she was not careful, she might be seen through by Alicia and even be used against her, and the consequences would be disastrous.

Therefore, she had to postpone her original plan again. While secretly cursing this sudden change, she forced herself to remain calm, squeezed out a smile on her face, and went forward to greet them.

'Your Highness, Crown Prince, Prince Krass, and Saintess Alicia, welcome everyone. Although this banquet is not as luxurious as a palace feast, it has been carefully prepared, and I hope everyone enjoys it,'" Meili said with a slight bow, her etiquette impeccable, but the look in her eyes as she looked at Alicia still couldn't hide the undisguised disgust.

Prince Krass didn't notice this subtle atmosphere and still responded with a smile, "Steward Meili, you've put in so much effort. Look at all the delicacies on the table, it's bound to be a delightful banquet."

Alicia seemed to have noticed Meili's strange gaze, but she remained calm on the surface, still maintaining her gentle and holy appearance, and said softly, "Thank you for the steward's hospitality. I believe we will have a pleasant time today." After saying that, she slightly raised her eyes, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally sweeping over Soren.

The corners of her mouth curled into a meaningful arc, as if she was planning something new.

Soren remained vigilant, observing everyone's expressions and reactions without showing any sign. The doubts in his heart about this banquet deepened.

After a few rounds of wine, the atmosphere in the palace seemed harmonious, but in reality, undercurrents were surging.

Everyone had their own thoughts, chatting idly, their words full of probing and maneuvering.

At this moment, Saintess Alicia gently put down the wine glass in her hand, her lips raised, revealing a seemingly harmless but treacherous smile, and then skillfully shifted the topic, aiming directly at several high-level underground labyrinths that are now being fiercely attacked by various forces.

"Your Highness!" Alicia's voice was soft and melodious, but every word clearly entered everyone's ears, "The Aisasha, Medicom, and Wencas underground labyrinths belong to the Radiant Church. This is the land that has been inherited by the temple for a long time. Now I hear that many adventurers are being driven by various forces, frequently entering and leaving them, disturbing the peace of the temple. I hope that Your Highness will be kind enough to restrain these reckless behaviors for the sake of the long-standing friendship between the temple and the royal family."

Soren frowned slightly, feeling quite displeased with Alicia's actions.

These three underground labyrinths have recently become the focus of attention from all parties, and they have great appeal to both the royal family and other forces.

He knew that Alicia's actions were not just for the sake of the temple's peace, and that there were probably more complex conflicts of interest and power struggles behind them.

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