Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 5] Chapter 236

[Vol. 5] Chapter 236: The Blade Bearer

“It really doesn’t look like the headquarters of a major professional organization. But then again…”

It is precisely because it doesn’t look like one that it has been able to remain hidden and survive in a city filled with demons.

With that thought in mind, on the quiet night of the dilapidated, remote neighborhood, the white fox girl seemed to act without much strategy as she casually rang the doorbell.

“Creeeak~ creeeak~”

The slightly hoarse sound that emerged from within the house was not clear and crisp. Instead, it resembled the low, mournful croak of an old crow.

After waiting for a moment, as if sensing something, the fluffy triangular ears atop the white fox girl’s head twitched, and she turned to the pink-haired little succubus standing beside her.

“Little Yu, step back a bit.”

“Hmm? Oh, okay~”

The little girl complied and stepped back. Just as Gerald, standing on the other side, was curious about what this mysterious and somewhat familiar white fox girl was planning to do, she revealed the answer through her actions.

She took a half step back, then her seemingly delicate and fair legs arced gracefully in the air before landing a powerful kick on the door!

“Bang!”

The already old and decaying wooden door could not withstand the force of the girl’s powerful kick, and with a mournful creak, it shattered into splinters that flew in all directions.

The scene inside the house was instantly exposed to the gaze of the three.

“Hey! Making such a loud noise will attract…”

As the girl’s violent actions clashed with her elegant and petite appearance, Gerald was stunned and widened his eyes. His years of experience, having spent so long lurking in the shadows, almost instinctively prompted him to warn her, but he quickly realized the truth.

Right, it would attract demons… but isn’t there already a high-ranking demon present here? It doesn’t seem to matter at all.

In fact, aside from the initial process of hiding with his subordinates, since the three of them set out alone, these two had brazenly walked the streets that were full of demons alongside Gerald, showing no intention of hiding whatsoever.

When those demons saw the little succubus, apparently named “Little Yu”, they simply ignored the thief and the white fox girl following behind her, allowing them to pass through without any obstruction.

So, succubi always bring their pet slaves with them, huh?

What’s the whole thing with this succubus?

The turmoil within Gerald’s heart was, of course, couldn’t be conveyed to the white fox girl in front of him. After she kicked open the door in a most unladylike manner, she called for the little girl, who was going by the alias of “Little Yu”, to follow her in and began to examine the surroundings.

No one was there, or rather, there were no living creatures.

Violet had already sensed outside the door.

The interior resembled a low-end bar or tavern. Although the floors and walls were fairly clean and tidy, many of the furnishings were as old as the door itself.

She took a few steps forward, ignited a half-burned candle sitting on the counter, and the orange glow faintly illuminated the space, allowing Gerald, who had entered behind her as an ordinary person, to finally make out his surroundings.

“Is it really like this…?”

On the way here, Gerald had already informed the two girls that due to the previous disturbances near the temple and the city-wide demon hunt, the usually vigilant ?Thieves’ Alliance? had likely abandoned their stronghold and relocated. It was highly likely that their trip here would be in vain.

But the white fox girl merely nodded in understanding while insisting on coming here to take a look, so Gerald had no choice but to grit his teeth and accompany her to the end.

Though he secretly felt relieved, on the surface, Gerald could only spread his hands in resignation.

“See, I told you coming here was meaningless. If the ?Thieves’ Alliance?’s hideout could be found so easily, it wouldn’t have been able to stay hidden under the demons’ noses for so long.”

As he said this, the old thief intentionally glanced at the innocent-looking pink-haired girl, as if implying that they had encountered similar tricks before.

Ignoring this little emotional exchange, Violet simply surveyed the surroundings again and casually asked, “Gerald, you seemed to have put that fake sword away. I think I mentioned before that it was a worthless imitation, right?”

“……”

Noticing the thief suddenly fall silent, the white fox girl let out a light laugh and spoke again.

“By the way, who do you think buried that fake sword under the ruins near the temple, waiting for someone to dig it up?”

“…… Isn’t it the demons?”

It was a rhetorical question, and the tone should have been clear and affirmative, but Violet shook her head, following Gerald’s subtle hesitation.

“Of course not.”

She casually sat down on a nearby wooden chair, raised her hand to signal Eudora to come closer, and then tapped on the worn but very clean table, producing a “thud” sound.

“Even if I don’t say it, you should have this self-awareness. Given the demons’ influence and power in this city, if they wanted to eliminate someone like you, there are certainly far more convenient and efficient means than going to such great lengths to set a trap just to catch a few small fry like you.”

“…… What does that mean?”

“What do you not understand? Otherwise, how could you have so decisively chosen to compromise with us earlier? … Alright, since we still have some time left, let’s simply go over the details of this matter.”

The white fox girl opened her palm, revealing a compass-like object in the air. This was the item Gerald had previously used to search for and locate the ?Judgment Holy Sword?, but now it was in Violet’s hands.

“You said this was a treasure you stumbled upon at the black market. Setting aside luck and all that, Gerald, do you know how this thing was made?”

In response, the thief could only shake his head in confusion.

A light laugh came from beneath the white fox girl’s mask.

“Have you heard of something called the ?Radiant Source Crystal?? It’s a type of high-purity light attribute magic crystal, and the value of a standard one is at least three million Sacred Light Coins on the market. And this thing…”

She gently brushed her pale fingertip across the surface of the black pointer. Immediately, it burst forth with a bright golden light, far more intense than the dim candlelight swaying in a bar!

“It’s a higher-quality magical item created by the fusion of various types of fifth-tier light element magic crystals, which is why it resonates with light attribute items, making it equivalent to a sixth-level magic crystal or something close to a Spirit-tier item.”

“Even without considering the craftsmanship, the cost of raw materials alone would amount to several tens of millions. If auctioned, it might even sell for over a hundred million… Oh, of course, the currency is in Sacred Light Coins.”

The girl waved her hand, and the item seemed to vanish like a magic trick, then she chuckled to herself.

“Now think about it, what are the odds that such a sky-high treasure would happen to fall into the hands of an ignorant black market dealer and just so happen to be bought by you…? How likely is that?”