The atmosphere in the Military Police was unbearably tense.
Right now, it was like a powder keg—one spark and it would explode.
In extreme circumstances, would they even go so far as to force Aililan to compromise?
As files and dossiers were carried out one after another, someone finally grew anxious.
Before they could even open them—
Someone was already cursing in anger.
[I have bled for the Military Police, I have brought honor to the Military Police, and now you’re questioning my effort and dedication!]
[I say they’re just looking for trouble on purpose.]
[Isn’t this just too disheartening?]
[We fulfilled our duties as Military Police, and in the end, the Saintess investigates our backgrounds—who could’ve imagined things would turn out like this?]
But they still had one last chance.
[Brothers of the Military Police, let’s fight for the justice that belongs to us together!]
No one knew who shouted it.
In an instant, the anger of the Military Police was ignited.
A mass of people surged forward, clearly intent on charging the Guard Squadron protecting Aililan. The situation was now truly on a knife’s edge.
As the Grandmaster of a knight order, Fina Nisi narrowed her eyes slightly. She didn’t spare these small fry a second thought. If she made a move, it would just be a matter of clearing out some fish.
Fina Nisi glanced at the Saintess.
A subtle, meaningful smile began to form at the corner of her lips.
But she quickly concealed it, putting on an expression of tension and said, “Saintess Aililan, it seems something’s gone wrong with the situation.”
Aililan snorted coldly, “I can see that. Does Grandmaster Fina Nisi have any good ideas?”
Fina Nisi raised an eyebrow, her smile deepening, “So long as you give the order, I will not hesitate, even at the cost of my life.”
Aililan gave her a long, meaningful look and said, “Then Grandmaster Fina Nisi, what are you waiting for?”
“Saintess Aililan, I heard the fish in Atester City are quite good. Might you be free this evening?”
“No.”
“I…” Fina Nisi nearly choked on her own breath, almost suffocating herself.
Inside, she was already scratching at herself in frustration. No, really, Saintess, did you not catch my meaning at all?
You’re asking for my help.
Then agree to tonight’s date.
I’ll immediately step in and handle everything for you—is that so hard to understand?
Aililan, however, was secretly relieved at this moment, grateful she had brought the Chastity Knights to Atester City.
Otherwise, if she had listened to Fina Nisi and only brought a small squad, faced with a situation like this, she really would have no choice but to seek help from that Feng Aotian Huangmao.
In the end, she would be left with a bad reputation for short-sightedness, stoking internal strife, and being unable to resolve it.
Meanwhile, Fina Nisi, who solved the trouble, would gain both fame and fortune, along with the chance to win the Saintess’s favor.
Naturally, Aililan saw through Fina Nisi’s little scheme, but she chose not to expose it.
She took a deep breath.
Then gracefully stood up.
As she passed by Fina Nisi, she patted her on the shoulder and said softly, “I admit that Grandmaster Fina Nisi is incredibly skilled, and I believe you certainly have a way to resolve this matter on your own.”
“But before that.”
“Why not try my way first?”
Aililan gave Renata a look.
Renata instantly understood.
She shot a cold glance at the rampaging Military Police, pulled out something shaped like a Scroll from her bosom, and crushed it. The Scroll swiftly soared into the air.
‘Boom~’
‘Crash~~’
The Scroll exploded over the Military Police, forming a firework in the shape of the Chastity Knights’ insignia.
Before long, the ground began to rumble faintly. Vice-Captain Willis clearly saw the water in his cup ripple.
“Wha-what’s going on…”
A few sharp-eyed Military Police, realizing something was wrong, quietly made their way to the door, trying to sneak away.
The next instant.
‘Boom boom~’
Several armored warhorses burst through the gate, instantly knocking out a few of the members.
[How can there be cavalry?]
[Is the enemy army attacking? My god, and they’re the elite Armored Cavalry.]
[What enemy? Look at the insignias on their chest plates—those are Chastity Knights!]
[Wait, Chastity Knights? One of the Seven Knight Orders of the Chanting Church? What did we do to deserve… to be up against Chastity Knights?]
[What are you afraid of? Just take back the gate and hold it. Tibilerum, you go and repel those Chastity Knights!]
[?]
[Me, fight the Chastity Knights?]
But was it really just a few Chastity Knights?
Through the shattered gate, they could clearly see a densely packed formation of Chastity Knights.
Not just a few.
But hundreds!
Renata met eyes with Linuor, one of the five squad leaders, and said coldly, “These people intend to riot and harm Saintess Aililan. Just don’t kill anyone—other than that, beat them as hard as you can.”
Wait, hold on!
Can someone please explain, what the hell does it mean to ‘beat them as hard as you can as long as you don’t kill them’?
Linuor nodded.
She gave a slight salute in Aililan’s direction.
Then made a combat gesture to those behind her. Instantly, an attendant shouted the order, “Captain Linuor orders—all troops dismount and fight on foot!”
‘Crash~’
The knights, still armored, dismounted in unison.
Narrow terrain was never a problem.
Their can-like armor was already deterrent enough.
The knights surged in like a school of fish, pummeling everyone they saw.
Before long, a cacophony of wails rose up. The Military Police were fine bullying civilians, but up against real soldiers, they didn’t even have a chance to fight back—let alone against the Chastity Knights, one of the Seven Knight Orders.
At that moment, Betiliana, the Captain of the Military Police, finally couldn’t take it anymore and cried out anxiously, “Stop fighting! Please, stop fighting!”
Aililan looked over at the voice.
And saw a familiar face.
“It’s her?”
Betiliana, in her Military Police uniform, had a striking figure that the outfit accentuated to perfection.
But she had another identity.
She was also one of Feng Aotian Huangmao’s romantic targets.
Of course, this was a ‘yellow-hair vs yellow-hair’ otome game, this uniformed, XP-captain could easily be swept away by the right bull.
Suddenly.
With a whoosh—
Fina Nisi, who had been standing by Aililan’s side, instantly flashed to Betiliana’s side.
“Miss.”
“This place is dangerous!”
Betiliana, anxious, saw that Fina Nisi seemed extraordinary, and as if grabbing onto a lifeline, she seized Fina Nisi’s arm and pleaded, “Please, have them stop at once! I’ll do anything.”
Fina Nisi looked at Betiliana’s Military Police uniform, a heat rising in her heart, “Really, anything?”
Betiliana: “I swear.”
Aililan: ??
Hey, hey, there are still people alive over here!
As the chaos reached its peak, a thunderous voice suddenly erupted.
“In the name of Grandmaster Fina Nisi, I order all members of the Chastity Knights—right now, immediately, cease your violence!”
The knights froze.
Should they listen or not?