‘How else could I look at it? I should just join them!’
Weren’t they playing in such a wild and varied way?
It wouldn’t be a problem if she put a neck collar on that Annabelle and led her around the military camp for a stroll, right?
Or she could have the priestlings hold a wrestling match on the bed to see who could pin whom first.
The winner would get a reward, and the loser would…
Anyway, since it was a rare opportunity, Truth wanted to try everything.
Her only requirement was that they weren’t allowed to touch her.
Letting them pat her head was already her greatest concession; if they dared to go any further, she would definitely lose her temper!
Truth was afraid that if she took that step, she would never be able to come back.
Therefore, feminization was absolutely out of the question!
However, it was a different story if she was the one doing things to others…
Inside the command post, Truth gave a very diplomatic answer.
“The conduct of Annabelle and her group will certainly have some negative impact on the Church, but I believe it is just a desperate measure on their part. Forcing them to change would only lead to worse results. You must realize that the environment can truly change a person. To completely change the current state of the Priestess Corps, we must first resolve the fundamental conflict between the soldiers and the priests.”
She paused before continuing. “Before that, I plan to observe the priests first so I can come up with a suitable countermeasure.”
That was right—observation. It was a must.
Especially when they were scrubbing each other’s bodies in the bath, or when they were sleeping in each other’s arms.
At those times, she could seize the opportunity to strike and deal with them ruthlessly…
‘Is it really just observation?’ Tia didn’t quite believe Truth’s words. She always had the feeling that Truth really wanted to take action herself.
“Mm-hmm.” Truth nodded quickly, though she still didn’t have much credibility in Tia’s eyes.
However, Truth’s words were quite effective on Kavier.
This group of lesbian priests was impossible for him to handle. If he didn’t disband them and let things continue, it would affect military morale.
Rumors were already spreading through many units that the soldiers on the Fourth Frontline were all physically exhausted because the Army Chaplain Group could only ‘consume’ themselves internally…
But if he disbanded them, he wouldn’t have any priests left to use, and fighting the war would become a problem. That was why Kavier hadn’t wanted Truth to come into contact with Annabelle and the others so early.
As it turned out, Kavier had overthought things. He had assumed the Saintess would severely punish such behavior.
Thankfully, it was just the High Priest getting worked up.
Moreover, the Saintess not only didn’t get angry but even said she would try to change the situation. As expected of a Saintess!
“I believe your Holiness will properly handle the matters of the Priestess Corps!” Kavier replied.
“I will, I will.”
Truth repeatedly agreed. The atmosphere was harmonious between the two, while only Tia remained upset.
“Wait, wait, wait. This is so perfunctory! You’re just going to leave it at that? That Annabelle wanted to make a move on Truth, and she just wanted to do… do that kind of… thing to me earlier!”
“Then how would you like to resolve it, High Priest?” Kavier asked.
“I demand that Annabelle be called here so we can establish some ground rules!”
10 minutes later, Annabelle arrived at the command post.
As soon as she entered, she saw a feather pen and a written agreement on the table.
Tia stood on the opposite side, her arms crossed over her chest, staring at Annabelle with a serious expression.
Truth and Kavier watched from the sidelines. For Kavier, as long as the Saintess didn’t speak up, he didn’t need to care about whatever happened next.
Perhaps today he would witness a scene of a High Priest and a commander of a Priestess Corps pulling each other’s hair.
Even the Archbishop had never seen such a spectacle…
Beside the table, Annabelle first picked up the agreement and read it carefully.
Unless the Saintess allowed it, no member of the Lily Priest Order was allowed to touch her… Unless High Priest Tia allowed it, they were not to…
The contents of the agreement were detailed but simple. It drew a clear line between Tia, Truth, and Annabelle’s group. They weren’t even allowed to touch.
“Are you so guarded against us? We haven’t even done anything yet,” Annabelle said with a giggle.
“Either sign the agreement, or we—”
“Alright, alright, I’ll sign.” Without waiting for Tia’s threat, Annabelle signed her name on the agreement without hesitation.
Then she winked at Tia and Truth, seemingly showing her friendliness.
“Hmph!” Tia didn’t appreciate the gesture at all. Heaven only knew what filthy things this woman was thinking about in her head.
Regardless, Tia’s goal was simple: to preserve her own and Truth’s purity during these days!
After Kavier took the agreement for safekeeping, both sides were satisfied. Since everyone was present, Kavier took the opportunity to explain the surprise offensive they were going to launch around noon today.
Truth wasn’t interested at all, but she still listened to her task.
Kavier said, “Your Holiness, when we assemble, please make sure to build momentum in front of the soldiers. Most of them are new recruits who just joined one or two years ago and don’t have much combat experience. Therefore, you must be the one to rally their morale, or they might easily flee. After the assault begins, you will move with the Priestess Corps and work with Commander Annabelle to ensure logistical support.”
Making Truth understand the cruelty of war was the main reason the Goddess of Life had Truth accompany these new recruits.
“Understood,” Truth replied. Wasn’t it just building momentum? Easy!
……
Soon, as noon approached, the first wave of Demon Hunters and soldiers gathered for the surprise attack.
Their target was the Demon Town located to the northeast of the plateau.
According to the investigation, the levels of the demons there were generally between Level 10 and Level 25.
The leader was a Level 31 Dark Demon.
“Attention, everyone! This mission isn’t like our usual encircling missions where we outnumber the enemy. This is a surprise attack and a siege. The enemy’s territory will surely have many defensive facilities. Sacrifice is inevitable!”
A Third Rank Demon Hunter officer in charge of the assault was giving a pre-battle mobilization speech. Upon hearing that sacrifice was inevitable, all the new recruits looked miserable. Then, the officer’s tone suddenly shifted.
“Fortunately, your time to die isn’t today! Because you’re lucky. In this operation, our Ninth Saintess from Deya City, Lady Truth, will fight alongside you. As long as she is here, the Death God won’t be able to take your lives!”
Instantly, the crowd erupted in exclamation.
“The Ninth Saintess? Did I hear that right? The Saintess is actually going into battle with us rookies?”
“Could they be lying to us just to make us cannon fodder?”
“Heh, what nonsense. If our Fourth Frontline could actually invite a Saintess, I’ll blow a trumpet for the entire camp!”
Almost none of the soldiers or Demon Hunters believed they could have a Saintess supporting them.
However, in the next second, a cool mist gradually spread across the ground, enveloping everyone…