Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 5] Chapter 216

[Vol. 5] Chapter 216: This is the World of the Strong

“Resurrection magic?”

Hearing these words, Miss Holy Knight looked slightly surprised at the White Fox girl. She then lowered her voice a bit more, cautiously responding.

“I wasn’t very familiar with it before, but ever since I got the position of Acting Leader of the ?Scales of Judgment?, and gained access to deeper intelligence and secrets… I’ve come to understand a bit more.”

“Rather than saying the Redemption Saintess can use resurrection magic, a more accurate description would be… it’s actually a miracle granted by one of the three Holy Artifacts of Light, the ?Ring of Salvation?.”

“Reviving the dead belongs to the domain of the gods and true laws of the world. The complex principles involved are still difficult for scholars to fully analyze. Even though we are now capable of casting high-level magic through combined chanting or supporting magic circles and reaching up to the sixth or even seventh tier. We are still unable to achieve true resurrection.”

“But the ?Ring of Salvation? is different. It’s said to contain a portion of divine power, allowing it to communicate with the river of life and death, creating the miracle of reviving the dead.”

At this point, Miss Holy Knight seemed to recall something and abruptly changed her tone.

“Ah, but it’s not without a price. I’ve heard that the ?Ring of Salvation? is quite unique. To activate it, it requires the consumption of certain… well, invisible and intangible energy. And among its uses, ‘resurrection magic’ demands the most.”

“The cost is so great that even the Redemption Saintess is reluctant to use it lightly. So, while resurrection magic is theoretically possible, it is very rarely employed. At least, up to now, I’ve never personally witnessed… that kind of miracle performed by a mortal.”

“…I see.”

After listening to Miss Holy Knight’s explanation, the White Fox girl fell silent again, seemingly lost in thought for a long time.

Then, she suddenly spoke again.

“Edwina, do you still have the item I gave you before we left the Ten Thousand Demons Mountain?”

The blonde girl was momentarily stunned, but quickly understood.

“Oh, you’re referring to Miss Eilush… of course, I’ve kept it with me all this time.”

“That’s good. I have a suggestion regarding the next strategic move. Would you be interested?”

“Please, go ahead!”

Seeing Miss Holy Knight suddenly looking expectant, Violet didn’t hesitate and directly shared her judgment based on her observations, as well as a plan she had been vaguely considering.

“Your ultimate goal, at least for now, should be to weaken the demons’ forces as much as possible in this battle using Sacchino City as a base, and force them to retreat. Then, you can retake the Angel City and regain the upper hand, right?”

Edwina nodded without hesitation.

“Exactly. Although we haven’t yet figured out the demons’ specific strategy, they clearly intend to conquer the entire Fulan Province. Only by reclaiming the Angel City and securing that critical location can we have any hope of launching a counterattack, just like in the previous three Holy Wars, where we gradually drove them back to their realm.”

“Snap~”

Miss White Fox cheerfully snapped her fingers, as if Edwina’s words aligned perfectly with her own thinking.

“Exactly! Since your main objective is the Angel City, why bother making a big effort to come back here afterward? In my opinion, you should take those elite forces and launch a surprise attack eastward on the Angel City. Even if you can’t capture it, you’ll catch the enemy off guard and force them to spread their forces thin… This strategy is called ‘Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao’.”

“Uh… ‘Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao’? Could you explain that in more detail?” [1]

“Oh, never mind about that for now! Just tell me, do you think this plan will work?”

Although the timing was inappropriate, Miss Holy Knight, who seemed eager to pull something out, was mercilessly interrupted. She could only nod helplessly and after a brief moment of thought, she spoke.

“This is quite a bold and unconventional idea. Theoretically, it’s feasible, but the issue lies in the fact that there’s a treacherous Star River separating Sacchino City and the Angel City. While it hinders the demons from spreading westward, it also creates a significant obstacle for us in leading our troops across the river.”

“The river’s view is too open. A large force of thousands and their ships would have almost no chance of avoiding demon scouts. If we’re discovered, not only would the element of surprise be lost, but we’d also be extremely vulnerable to attacks while crossing the river. So…”

“So~?”

For some reason, a sinister chuckle, “kukuku,” suddenly emerged from beneath the White Fox girl’s mask. Just as Miss Edwina was feeling slightly confused, thinking it was a trick of her mind, she was struck with sudden realization.

“Ah! You mean…!”

………………………….

“Your Highness Philomena, we’ve reached the final slope, only a little over ten kilometers from Sacchino City. Once we pass this cover, the troops will be fully exposed to demon reconnaissance. What are your orders for the next move?”

Seated with dignity on a raised rock within the forest, the pink-gold-haired girl frowned, examining a silver gemstone marked with wear. Without lifting her head, she replied.

“Hold the troops in position and wait for a signal from Sacchino City. This is a plan we’ve already discussed with them in advance.”

“Yes!”

The high-ranking priest from the Saintess Healing Order stood up and quickly left. Philomena didn’t pay much attention to him, still examining the mysterious gemstone in her hand. Curious, she turned to the maid who had been standing silently beside her, hands elegantly folded at her stomach, and spoke again.

“Xiaoqi, who do you think that guy named Minchen really is? For someone I can’t see through at all, he must at least be on Her Highness Yuna’s level, far beyond the highest ranks. How could someone of his strength remain unknown? I’ve never heard of him before!”

The doll-like maid replied without any expression.

“Your Highness Philomena, you are only 19 years old and have never left the Holy Empire. It’s understandable and forgivable for your knowledge to be limited, so please don’t feel discouraged.”

“Hey!! I’m just a little curious… This gemstone looks so ragged, yet it can create a temporary space large enough to house 100,000 people for more than half a month. Even as a one-time-use item, it must be a true 6th-tier magic crystal, right?”

“But that Minchen, he used such a valuable item without a second thought. When he handed it to us, he didn’t ask for any compensation or reward. What kind of wealth and resources must he have to be so generous?”

Xiaoqi tilted her head slightly, glanced at the gemstone in the Saintess’s hand, and replied without changing her expression.

“Your Highness Philomena, based on the situation and subtle facial expressions at the time, I estimate a 62% probability that he acted this way to maintain appearances and save face, a 27% probability that he genuinely didn’t care about its value, and a 1% probability that he had some hidden, undetermined purpose.”

“Huh? That can’t be right, can it? A strong person at that level should have long stopped caring about what others think of them. After all, someone who has surpassed normal limits and has near-infinite lifespan no longer lives in the same world as ordinary people. Why would they care about their image in the eyes of mortals…?”

“Your Highness Philomena, I simply made the most probable judgment and distributed the probabilities accordingly.”

“Hehe, Xiaoqi, you can’t use common logic to figure out what someone at the transcendent level is thinking! You must have made a mistake this time!”

TL Note:
[1]

Breakdown of the Chinese Phrase “????” (wéi wèi jiù zhào)

Literal translation: Besieging Wei to rescue Zhao

Meaning: It’s a Chinese military strategy that involves attacking an enemy’s homeland or a place they value, forcing them to withdraw troops from the primary battleground. It’s a way to achieve a goal indirectly by attacking a related but less expected target.