After all, she had spent some time at the border, where there was no shortage of female adventurers and many who dressed in a variety of styles.

To be prepared for emergencies, the hero had secretly taken note of their attire for reference, and now was the time when this experience came in handy.

After confirming her outfit, the hero nodded in satisfaction, put on her finger claws, and lightly clashed her fists together, producing a crisp sound.

"Let's go over there, be careful not to be mistaken for an enemy."

She looked at the demon mage beside her, who was watching her change clothes intently, and advised with a touch of helplessness.

"Don't worry, Miss Hero, I know what to do."

The demon mage said with a relaxed smile.

She was a desperate person willing to go to any lengths to satisfy her own desires. Since she couldn't suppress the urge to help the girl in front of her, she naturally dedicated herself to doing so.

After all, killing one person is still killing, and if her betrayal could ruin the Key of the Door's plan and drag all her former scummy colleagues to hell, then choosing to help the hero also brought a unique sense of pleasure.

[The Spirit God Mage's attitude achieved Critical Success! What happened?]

1-6. Lady Saintess…?

7. Unification…?

8. Did you capture her?

9.… I understand.

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(1)=1

♛:"Lady Saintess…?"

[Reception by the Spirit God Mage (70+Saintess specifications)]

D70+30=d70(19)+30=49

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

"Y-you, hello!" The hero's voice carried a hint of panic.

With her abilities, she naturally couldn't approach this Kingdom Army unit, whose strength was near legendary, without a sound.

However, although her reputation might not have reached the capital just yet due to such an unexpected situation, the hero had been recognized by the princess and officially knighted by the royal family, so she naturally could step forward and identify herself openly.

But before she could get close, the Spirit God Mage from the center of the army personally came out to greet her.

She didn't expect that the other party would come to welcome her personally. The hero felt a bit flattered, and the lines she had prepared beforehand disappeared from her mind. She could only clumsily perform a common noble military salute.

With a figure and face like the most perfect sculpture, the Spirit God Mage bowed his head in return to the hero.

[Hair Color (Hue, Lightness (1-5 for black, 96-100 for white), Length)]

d24+d100+d100=d24(10)+d100(57)+d100(13):[Short deep green hair]

[Eye Color (Hue, Lightness)]

2d100=+d24(21)+d100(8):[Amethyst]

His efficient short hair was as dark as ink, only showing a hint of greenery under the purifying light orb overhead, and the flawless amethyst pupils reflected the girl's figure.

The man's expression showed no hint of disturbance due to the hero's outfit, only a thoughtful gaze.

"Is this the guidance of destiny? Hello, Miss Noble Lord."

Before she spoke, the other party had already recognized her newly acquired title as a military merit noble lord, and the hero was momentarily stunned, her eyes widening in surprise.

"You are here to join us, thank you very much." The Spirit God Mage continued.

[The identity of the Spirit God Mage is——]

1.5. Archbishop of the Royal Capital Church

2.6. Pastor of the Cruising bishop faction

3.7. Cardinal of the Saintess faction from the Holy City

4.8. Just a priest

9. A believer seeking prophecy

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(2)=2

♛: Pastor of the Cruising bishop faction

[The faction of the Spirit God Mage is——(Virtue)]

1. Loyalty

2. Faithfulness

3. Justice

4. Industriousness

5. Universal Love

6. Temperance

7. Courage

8. Fairness

9. Purity

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(2)=2

♛: Loyalty

"I heard about your deeds from the bishop who returned from cruising under the gate. I didn't expect to meet you here.

"Nice to meet you, Noble Lord—Miss Hero, just as he said, you are a girl as kind and brave as a saintess."

Unexpectedly hearing the name of the cruising bishop here, the hero was taken aback, then quickly waved her hand.

"Thank you, thank you, Pastor, but calling me a saintess is too exaggerated. I haven't been of any help just now."

"You are very humble, which is good, but there is no need to be so restrained. Just address me casually, since you're not a believer in our faction." The Spirit God Mage smiled and shook his head.

Although the hero had scarcely any awareness as a martial monk, during the two-month journey with the Fourteenth Princess, the other party gave her quite a comprehensive common knowledge tutorial, worthy of the most noble one-on-one home tutor in the kingdom.

The church of the kingdom is an extremely vast and complex organization, far exceeding other professional guilds in scale, and its functions far exceed just providing guidance and paths for reincarnation.

But in summary, the church is generally divided into the Outer Court and the Inner Court.

The Pope at the Holy City is the highest authority in the church, and assisting the Pope, managing the affairs of the various Inner Court departments, is the Cardinal.

Moreover, the church does not worship specific gods but upholds the banner of ideals, leading to the existence of various factions big and small, with their leaders being the pastors.

Equal in status to the Pope, the Saintess, her ideals are regarded as the general ideals of the entire church, serving as the most sacred banner to enable different factions to collaborate.

In a sense, it's no exaggeration to say that the entire church operates to realize the ideals of the Saintess.

Therefore, without the majority of the pastors' recognition, one cannot become a Saintess.

'Is there a mistake somewhere? It's different from what the bishop said; she still seems unaware she is a Saintess Candidate…'

'I said that guy has no malice at all, and he's indeed with that silly bishop. But this reaction... do these people truly believe that "I" am the next generation Saintess? It's kind of absurd.'

With different thoughts in mind, the Spirit God Mage raised his gaze to the deeper part of the center of the Ancient Royal City, and the hero instinctively followed his gaze, causing the Depraved Hero to mutter silently.

'Lady Saintess/Current Saintess, what exactly is her thought?'

[Spirit God Mage's next actions—]

1.5. Cleanse the Black Gate

2.6. Break through the Central District

3.7. Capture and kill Key Changing sub-key

4.8. Rescue the Saintess!

9. Ritual reversal

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(7)=7

♛: Capture and kill Key Changing sub-key

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

Noticing the hero's gaze, the Spirit God Mage immersed in thought lifted his head, looking at the girl with gentle eyes like amethyst.

"Paying attention to my hair color? In my youth, it was actually like the color of weeds, but as the magic power grew stronger, it unconsciously turned to its current nearly black hue.

"Occasionally, people ask if I'm associated with the Border Count's family, and it's quite troublesome to explain each time."

[Spirit God Mage's background (70+ Noble)]

D100=d100(31)=31

In the kingdom, hair color and eye color are important parts of one's appearance, and due to the popularity of hair dye, discussions about hair color are an indispensable part of daily communication.

However, what the hero wants to hear now is obviously not this big-city trend.

"...May I ask, what should we do now?" She glanced around at the surrounding sergeants, hesitantly asking.

Unlike at the border, the kingdom army here is clearly a temporary organization, but individual skills are on par if not superior, and having experienced too much in the past month, they are now all silent, with a heavy atmosphere permeating the camp.

"What you just mentioned, including the matter of the Count's family princess, I already understand." The Spirit God Mage was silent for a moment, then looked sharply towards the demon mage beside him.

"This lady of the Sect, do you have anything to add?"

The trio was at the center of the temporary military camp, though benefiting from the Spirit God Mage's leadership, the demon mage also followed here. But sharp eyes like daggers glanced over her from time to time.

Just as the hero initially worried, the demon mage's identity and aura clearly couldn't be hidden from these legends who had held out in the Ancient Royal City for over a month.

"No..." The demon mage bit her lip, trying to squeeze out a smile, but her tone revealed some anxiety, seemingly worrying she might already be useless.

"Honestly, I don't grasp the situation as clearly as the Lady Hero does. She possesses more information than I do."

"Is that so." The Spirit God Mage nodded slightly.

His gaze fell back on the hero, his expression relaxing, but his voice became low and determined.

"Therefore, we must target the Key Changing of the ritual's sub-key." He said word by word, his tone unwavering.

"—Life and death not counted."

The hero slightly clenched her fist, yet her expression was not surprised.

[Hero's acceptance (50+)]

D40+30=d40(4)+30=34

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