The female devils I saved came to my door

Sirna, who returned to Glory City at this time, saw with her own eyes the scene outside the city - on the fertile fields as beautiful as a picture scroll, countless believers reunited with their deceased family members, and there was no difference between the living and the dead.

"Look, Lady Sirna! A miracle has come again!" After arriving in Glory City, the knights escorting her drew runes on their chests, praising this miracle sent by Heavenly Father: "Father God has always been caring for us. !”

Sirna didn't answer.

She was disgusted by the lie in front of her that relied on the magic of the Netherworld.The false miracle in front of her strengthened Sirna's determination to save the seven children and return the power of the underworld to the underworld.

But she couldn't show it, she just agreed to these pious and excited knights, and praised the power of the Father with them, and prayed for these resurrected souls.

Then she passed through the crowded city gates, walked through the long streets, and met with the Pope, St. Ann IV, in the Cathedral of Radiance.

"You're back." The pope, who was pretending to be an old woman again, was sitting in the middle of the office, as if he had anticipated Sirna's return.

At this time, the Pope was smiling, pleased with the miracle he had performed and the worship of believers.

Sheerna's return made her even more happy.

She pushed aside the knights who were escorting Sirna here, smiled and nodded to the girl: "I know you will come back. You didn't tell Charles the truth, right? After all, if you told him, he would probably come over with his sword raised. Fight me tooth and nail. I really don’t want to be his enemy.”

"Um……"

Hilna looked at Saint Ann IV and hesitantly spoke out the words she had prepared for a long time: "Yes, Your Majesty. After I returned to my hometown, I found that all of Teacher Charles's attention shifted to my sister. He Although they still care about me, I can no longer find the value of my existence in my hometown.

"Moreover, I also met the seven children adopted by Lovna. They do have humanity, but they also have a cruel and cold-blooded nature. It is for them that Teacher Charles is willing to stay in Ipoli.

"Perhaps, Your Majesty, you are right. Teacher Charles is sometimes too emotional, and will act irrationally because of preference or emotion. So, I decided to come back."

"Yes." Saint Ann IV nodded and motioned for Hilna to continue.

"Although I still think your plan is a bit radical, I can understand you. After all, you did it for your beloved family."

Sirna continued to speak half-truths, hoping to gain the Pope's trust: "And if you really succeed in creating a spell that allows the dead to return to the world and make the dead live forever, it will indeed be a great achievement.

"I saw the cheering believers outside the city. They were indeed moved by the 'miracles' you created. Indeed, people need miracles in their lives so that their faith can be stronger and their lives will have meaning. Mortals will Truly become the Eternal One who 'conquers death'.

"I am eager to achieve this great cause with you. Teacher Charles will also recognize me when he learns the truth in the future."

"My child, you recognize my ideals and are willing to help me, which makes me very happy." St. Ann IV smiled: "Thank you, Hilna."

Sirna hummed, then suddenly changed the topic: "But, you know, I can't bear to let those seven children become you... and become tools for us to realize our ideals. Even if those seven children belong to the devil, Creation, they still have the soul of Teacher Ciel.

“They were supposed to be kind and lovely people with happy lives, not nameless prisoners.

"I hope to save them, that's my promise to those seven children.

"If possible, I hope to assist you in stripping away the power of the underworld given to them by the demons. In this way, you can possess their power in the underworld and use it to realize your ideals, and they can naturally be freed from imprisonment.

"I hope that I can take them back to my hometown. As long as these children can be reunited with their father safely, then Teacher Charles will not be your enemy for this anymore. This is good for everyone."

After speaking, Hilna lowered her head carefully, waiting for St. Ann IV's response.

"Split it off? Do you think you can completely peel off the forces of the underworld that are rooted in consciousness and have been integrated with them for your own use?" Saint An IV's tone seemed a little helpless: "Isn't this right? It's possible. If there was such a technology, I would have used it on my poor daughter long ago, and she would not have died young."

"Your Majesty, the tragedy of Catlin cannot be changed, but... I think it is still possible to save those seven children." Hilna raised her head and looked at St. Ann IV seriously: " I will find a way to save those seven children, I cannot let Teacher Charles’ children suffer so much, this is my determination and request, Your Majesty.”

Saint Ann IV stared into Hilna's eyes, as if he wanted to see her soul clearly through those dark blue eyes.But Sirna remained unmoved and allowed herself to face the gaze of Saint Ann IV as calmly as possible.

"If you really have a way to strip those children of their Netherworld power...then, I will let those seven children go free."

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty."

"But, Sirna, let me say something more." The pope suddenly asked a question that pierced Sirna's weakness: "You know, I will definitely resurrect Katrin. I will also let the child have a deep relationship with her. The beloved Ciel is reunited. However, from your words, I can feel your strong love for Ciel, and even your exclusive desire.

"Can you accept this calmly? Sirna, my child? Are you willing to reunite Katrin with your beloved teacher Charles? Even so, are you willing to assist me?"

Hilna's heart skipped a beat.

"I...I don't mind." She pretended to be calm and said: "It is a blessing for Katrin to return to the world. Your great ideal is my goal at this time. I have very few selfish desires, as long as I save the Seven kids will be fine.”

"Oh."

Saint Ann IV nodded.

With this answer alone, she was already sure that Sirna was lying to her just now.

146. The power to strip away the underworld

The Pope did not expose the lies in Sirna's rhetoric.

She agreed to Sirna's request: "If you really find a way to strip out the power of the underworld from those children and give them to me, I will give those children their freedom. When the time comes, you can take them to your hometown, Reunited with the Charr. I'll pretend they never existed."

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty." Sirna lowered her head and praised the Pope's generosity: "Please allow me to consult the Netherworld magic books in the Holy See - including those forbidden handwritings of the Eucharistic Seminar. Please also allow me to Go underground and visit the seven children, and I will convince them to cooperate with us. I promise you that I will realize your ideal."

"Since you are so determined, then go ahead and do it." The Pope nodded.

When she was leaving, Hilna suddenly remembered something: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for talking too much. I want to ask - where is Mr. Monroe now?"

"He went to deal with some troubles." The pope's tone was quite indifferent: "...some bishops and priests seemed not to be obedient. They questioned whether those miracles were really given by Heavenly Father, and they spread some rumors without telling me that they might cause trouble. Questioning rumors. So, I left it to Monroe to deal with them."

Hilna said oh and didn't ask any more questions. She knew exactly what "processing" meant.

She practically escaped from the papal office.

But she was also relieved - it seemed that the Pope believed her words.In the conversation just now, she tried her best to control her emotions, keep her heartbeat and breathing steady, and make herself appear as sincere as possible.St. Ann IV seemed not to have any doubts about her.

She also got the chance to meet the seven children again.

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Just like when she first met the seven nameless children of the Netherworld.Those children are still imprisoned in the crystal coffin underground in Glory City.

If this city of glory is the crown of a gorgeous giant tree, then the miracle on the surface that drives countless believers crazy is the sweet fruit produced by this sacred tree, then these seven children buried deep underground, They are the ugly roots that supply nutrients to giant trees.

It is these children of sin from the devil who nourish the lies that the pope uses to deceive believers.

Whenever she thinks of this, Sirna will feel disappointed with the Pope and this holy city.However, she had no time to express her feelings at the moment and immediately touched the crystal coffins where the children were imprisoned.Then, her consciousness was dragged into a dream by the seven children.

In the green fields of those children's dreams, Sirna saw them again.

"Sister Sirna is here!" The children also flew across the gorgeous sky in their dreams, rushing to her side eagerly to ask questions: "Are you here to save us? Our father...he knows us Is it here? Can we be free? And..."

These days, they have been trying their best to resist the control of St. Ann IV.Even though the Pope's spell to extract the power of their underworld became stronger and stronger, and his imprisonment became more and more oppressive, they still persisted in resisting.

Just like the primitive people who saw the light of fire could no longer endure the cold and darkness, after these children saw Sirna and learned about another possibility in life, they no longer wanted to endure the pain and suffering as nameless heirs of atonement. , endure endless imprisonment, and can only enjoy freedom in dreams.

They want to live in earthly reality as human beings, reunited with their families.

Seeing the expectant eyes of these children, Sirna couldn't bear to tell them the truth.

She could only apologize first, try her best to comfort these children, and then express her own considerations: "... I'm sorry, I failed to tell your father the truth... Your identity and strength are too sensitive. If you are allowed to leave here now, Then, it is likely to bring more disputes.”

"Oh……"

"However, I still have a way to rescue you." Sirna hurriedly said: "...The fundamental reason why you are imprisoned is because of your innate power. The power of the underworld given to you by the devil is the source of disputes. . As long as these powers can be stripped away, you will no longer be monsters created by the devil, and you can be free in a legitimate way!"

"Strip...power?"

These children don't quite understand what this word means yet.

Sirna had to carefully explain to these children the nature of the spell called Nether Magic and the reason why the devil gave them power.

The ignorant children somewhat understood.

"So, if we give up the power of the Nether Realm, we will no longer be able to share each other's dreams, nor can we create these wonders in our dreams, let alone let others enter our dreams?"

"Yes...but what you lose is just the freedom in your dreams. You will get a real real life and be reunited with your father, I promise. As for the power stripped away...I will handle it properly."

The seven children looked at Sirna in front of them, the person who brought change and hope to their imprisoned lives.

They were silent for a long time, and Sirna also felt that her proposal had put them in a difficult position.

Finally, after deliberation, the eldest child looked at Sirna seriously and expressed their decision:

"We believe in you and we're willing to take a gamble."

Sirna was a little touched after gaining the children's unconditional trust, but she did not make any further remarks. She just gave a few instructions and returned to the surface. After briefly informing the Pope, she started her plan.

Sirna has already studied Nether Magic and has a considerable understanding of it.

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Nether magic, or the power of the Netherworld, is a high-level spell that carries the risk of curses and backlash. It is the embodiment of the obsession and dreams of the dead. It is a spell that distorts the present world and guides the beings of the underworld into the mortal world.

The Netherworld itself is an unknowable realm for the living.

However, by summoning creatures from demons, angels, and the underworld, people can still indirectly understand some of the nature of the underworld, imitate their methods, activate the power of the underworld, and improve their magic.Not to mention the synthetic humans created by the Eucharistic Training Society and even deals with demons. These are all living examples.

The Nether World, as the original destination of human souls, as the ocean of spirit and obsession, the part of human beings that inspires its power is also inseparable from dreams, deep spirits, and subconsciousness.

Dreams are the intersection of reality and the ethereal world in human consciousness.

Therefore, for the cursed Katrin, the power of the underworld will explode after she falls asleep, and she can also use her subconscious thoughts to invent fairy tale characters in her dreams to protect herself.

And these seven children can indeed rely on the power of the underworld to share dreams and even pull others into their dreams.

Therefore, Sirna believes that the intersection between the underworld and personal self-awareness can be found in dreams, thereby diverting or erasing the thoroughfares through which power penetrates into the human world.

This dream cannot be superficial conjectures and illusions, but should be a reflection of a person's deep self, a fusion of a person's desires, demands and expectations.

The Nether World exists in the deepest part of everyone's dream.

Sirna believed that as long as the seven children erased everything they had built in their dreams over the years and returned their dreams to their original and original appearance, perhaps they could find the source of the underworld power given to them by the devil. Stripped it off.

Just like Katrin did.

It was in her dream that she transferred her power to her beloved Ciel, and left the curse to herself, bearing the price for Ciel.

Although Saint Ann IV said that the transfer of power requires a price, it was Catlin who paid the price of her own pain to allow Ciel to gain power.

But Hilna felt that she could do it too.

She could bear the pain for those seven children.

It's worth it for the children of Ciel.

147. People who are twisted by obsession

Just as Sirna was busy preparing to strip the power of the underworld from those children, intending to end the Pope's conspiracy once and for all and save the heirs of Ciel.

Monroe finally completed the mission assigned by Saint Ann IV and returned to Glory City.

These days, he has been secretly assisting his wife, doing dirty work that cannot be done openly.

Especially after the Pope forged these miracles, there were many people inside and outside the Holy See who doubted the miracles. Most of these people were mages with some knowledge and talent. They saw the existence of the power of the underworld behind the miracles.

However, those who dared to come forward to raise questions were dealt with by Monroe in relatively covert ways.

This is also what the Pope wants.

She wanted the believers on the mainland to be immersed in uncontrollable religious fanaticism, and she wanted no one in the Holy See to dare to oppose her.

The crowds of people praying and chanting around Glory City, the believers who were moved to tears by the miracles... The extreme emotions generated by these extreme people can all contribute to the power of the Netherworld.

Any voice that tried to make the fanaticism retreat and make the blind followers reason at this time would be suppressed by her.

"Your Majesty." After returning to the Holy See, looking at his wife who continued to pretend to be an old woman, the tired sword master had no time to sigh and simply bowed: "I have finished everything you asked me to do."

Even though they were a secret couple in private, the disguise they had made for nearly a hundred years still made him accustomed to treating the Pope with honorific titles and etiquette, even when he was alone.

Saint Ann IV also nodded and responded: "Very good, everything went smoothly. As you said, Hilna did not reveal the truth to Charles. She has returned to the Holy See a few days ago, and she also claimed that she is willing to assist us. .

"Moreover, she is very talented in Netherworld magic and very determined. She plans to bear the curse from the Netherworld power for those seven children, thereby completely stripping away those powers. I also allowed her to do it. I I also promised her: If she can really do it, then I will release the seven children and let Ciel reunite with them."

"That's good. I hope Charles can forgive us..." Monroe nodded and prepared to leave.

"Wait, I haven't finished speaking yet." Saint Ann IV stopped Monroe.

The old man in armor turned around slowly, thinking that his wife had other instructions.

"Although the child Hilna is back, she doesn't really help us. She has her own ideas in her heart. I'm sure she lied to me. After all, she didn't want us to conflict with Ciel, and she didn't want us to have a conflict with Ciel. It was because of the safety of those seven children that they came back pretending to help us.

"She is still the little girl who is a bit old-fashioned and lacks love, but also loves her teacher. In her heart, she does not approve of us using the power of the underworld to create miracles, and she does not want to let the dead like Katrin return to the world. I guess, she will probably Try every means to dispel those Netherworld powers and send them back to the Netherworld instead of using them for my use."

"Oh?" Monroe frowned: "How about we temporarily take care of Hilna and let her go after we resurrect Katrin?"

"Because it's not necessary, Monroe. As long as Hilna is willing to stay." St. Ann IV paused briefly: "...Forgive me for everything I tell you next, I plan to take advantage of Hilna."

"Use?" Looking at his wife's eyes that suddenly became very cold and indifferent, Monroe suddenly had a bad feeling.

"...Monroe, actually, I have tried and tested over the years, and I can confirm that the Netherworld is too strong and too vast, and there is an endless abyss. The souls of the dead who have entered the Netherworld, even if they are picked up by us and resurrected with all our strength, The sculptures that guide them back to the mortal world are always incomplete, and it is difficult for them to survive in the human world for too long. Even if I resurrect Katrin and the others, put their souls that have been shattered in the nether world back together and bring them back to the human world, their souls will have to It will disappear soon.

"Not to mention Katrin's brothers and sisters. Those children have never been clear-headed since they were born. They have always been in a state of dementia, and their souls are as fragile as towers of gravel.

"The soul needs a suitable body as a carrier to survive forever... But I am not sure that I can replicate the technology of synthetic humans. Maybe the father who created you can, and the devil can, but I can't. Even if I am lucky enough to find Carter Lin's soul fragments, pieced together... Our daughter is also destined to be incomplete and short-lived.

"I think she needs a perfect body to truly be resurrected."