Spirit Power surged as Tenraku once again activated the “Smile of the Holy Mother – Twilight Healing.” However, this time the situation was somewhat different.
As Tenraku continuously poured out Spirit Power, an illusory figure slowly materialized in the air. With hands pressed against the chest, radiating a beautiful and holy aura, exuding a loving radiance reminiscent of the Holy Mother, this figure faintly resembled Asia.
This was the Forbidden Move of the “Smile of the Holy Mother – Twilight Healing.” Due to the immense talent brought about by the “Sacred Gear Plunder,” almost all the Sacred Gears Tenraku had obtained had their Forbidden Moves developed by him.
However, the “Smile of the Holy Mother – Twilight Healing” was an exception because its Forbidden Move was inherited and shared by Tenraku.
The one who truly developed this Artifact – Sacred Gear Forbidden Move was not Tenraku, but Asia! The “Smile of the Holy Mother – Twilight Healing” was suitable for a host with a kind heart and a pure soul, and it had high compatibility with Asia.
Having experienced numerous battles together, watching everyone fighting so desperately, Asia yearned to become stronger in her heart, hoping to help and protect everyone.
Her desire was so strong that the Artifact – Sacred Gear responded to her expectations. Not long ago, Asia finally developed her own Forbidden Move!
Compared to its normal mode, the “Smile of the Holy Mother – Twilight Healing” in the Forbidden Move state greatly enhanced recovery abilities. Although it couldn’t achieve the extreme of resurrecting someone, as long as one hadn’t died, they could be saved.
Not only could it heal physical injuries, but it could also restore spiritual damage. In a sense, the healing effect of this Sacred Gear had surpassed even that of the Tears of the Phoenix!
Tenraku named the Forbidden Move he developed for Asia as the “Guardian of the Holy Mother” because of its incredibly strong recovery capabilities.
In the instant of being attacked by an enemy, it could swiftly heal the injuries, serving as a defensive technique of protection. With Asia’s current strength, as long as she used the “Guardian of the Holy Mother,” attacks from high-class Devils would be unable to harm her.
In Tenraku’s words, even attacks from Demon King-level beings could be blocked with this move!
Returning to the main topic, as per Tenraku’s intention, the phantom-like image resembling the Holy Mother flew out and gently caressed the Saintesses still in a coma. Then, it transformed into a radiant light that enveloped the Saintesses, quickly healing their spiritual traumas.
Before long, the radiant light dissipated, and the healing was complete. The previously comatose Saintesses’ eyes twitched, and one by one, they gradually woke up.
“Where… is this?” Rubbing her forehead, Semiria, the silver-haired Saintess, sat up and looked around with a bewildered expression on her face. Due to just having awakened, her mind was still in disarray.
“This is my territory, Saintess Misses.”
Having regained some clarity, the Saintesses who heard the voice quickly looked over and saw Tenraku sitting on the side, smiling at them.
“M-My Lord Tenraku!”
Blushing, the Saintesses quickly stood up, straightening their clothes as they greeted Tenraku.
“My Lord Tenraku, thank you for saving us. We are truly grateful…”
Now that they had more or less understood the current situation, Semiria, leading the group of Saintesses, expressed their gratitude to Tenraku. They were well aware of the extent of the injuries they had suffered, both physically and mentally. If there had been no one to treat them, they might have never woken up.
And the one who saved them was undoubtedly Tenraku before their eyes.
“I just did what I could. You don’t need to worry about it.” Shaking his head, Tenraku casually replied with a seemingly indifferent expression on his face.
“Although it may be just a casual act for Lord Tenraku, it is a great kindness to us.”
Biting her lip, Semiria continued, “My Lord Tenraku, I wanted to ask about the battle and Lord Diodora…”
It seemed that these Saintesses were concerned about what lay ahead. Tenraku couldn’t help but wear a playful smile as he said, “The battle is already over, as for your king, Diodora—”
“He has been eliminated by me for colluding with the Khaos Brigade and betraying the Underworld!”
For the Peerages, their king was everything to them, the King is the master they would follow and serve their entire lives. Learning that their king had passed away was undoubtedly a devastating blow to any Peerage.
However…
“He has been eliminated… Diodora has been eliminated…”
“Dead… That Devil has finally died…”
“Hehe… Hehehe…”
“That’s fantastic!!!”
Upon receiving the news of Diodora’s death, the Saintesses covered their mouths with tears streaming down their faces. However, these were not tears of sadness; they were tears of overwhelming joy. The Devil who had destroyed everything for them had finally perished!!!
Although they had somewhat anticipated this outcome, Tenraku couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. The death of Diodora had brought tears of joy to his Peerage. That guy Diodora was truly pitiable!
Not wanting to interrupt, Tenraku remained silent until the Saintesses had vented their emotions. Then he spoke again:
“Diodora is dead. From now on, you are free now. What are your plans?”
Upon hearing Tenraku’s words, the Saintesses ceased their tears, but they all wore expressions of endless confusion on their faces.
“We… we…”
Feeling dejected, the Saintesses hung their heads. Although the Devil was dead, where should they go from here? As members of Diodora’s betrayed Peerage, they were naturally wanted by the Underworld. Returning there was not an option.
Should they go back to the Church then? Heh, although they were once renowned nuns and Saintesses, they were now nothing more than stains on the Church. If they foolishly returned, they would likely be immediately judged and executed!
Although it sounded heartless, the so-called Church was such a place, ah!
After much thought, the Saintesses couldn’t help but sorrowfully realize that they were now homeless…
“If you have nowhere to go, I can take you in.”
With a slight smile on his lips, Tenraku naturally understood the situation these Saintesses were in, so he made a proposition.
“Lord Tenraku, can you really take us in?”
Feeling surprised and excited, the Saintesses simultaneously lifted their heads, their eyes fixed on Tenraku.
“Of course, taking you in is a simple matter for me, but it does come with conditions.”
Tenraku replied while shrugging his shoulders. He naturally wouldn’t be so purely kind-hearted; rather, these Saintesses had value that he could exploit. However, the Saintesses didn’t mind at all.
“Lord Tenraku, I’m willing to do anything for you!”
“Me too, if it’s for Lord Tenraku…”
“Lord Tenraku, I’m also willing to follow you.”
As expected, all the Saintesses were willing to follow Tenraku. It wasn’t just because they were grateful for his salvation, but they had long admired being able to serve a master like Yubelluna.
To be able to follow the man before their eyes would be the greatest honor for them!
“Having the resolve to follow me is just the basic requirement, but it’s not enough.”
“Before making a decision, take a look at this.”
Snapping his fingers, Tenraku manifested several copies of the “Gods and Demons Scripture.” Then, he curved his finger, and one of the copies flew into the hands of each Saintess.
With a hint of curiosity on their faces, the Saintesses began flipping through the pages. But soon, shocked expressions appeared on their beautiful faces…
To be continued…
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