Chapter 32

Chapter 6 Targeted

Even though only a little was leaking out, my legs began to tremble uncontrollably.

My emotions were like an energy-filled volcano, ready to erupt at any moment with the surge of menstruation.

At this moment, I hated my own gender.

I couldn’t afford to delay any longer!

I clenched my teeth and lifted my face, mostly hidden by a hood, tears of humiliation welling in my eyes.

Since the duck had been forced onto the chopping block, to quickly end this ceremony that was driving me to the brink of collapse, I had to say something.

Clearing my throat.

“Um… Hello, I am the new Papal Knight…”

The slightly trembling voice, due to holding back some kind of impending excitement, caused the crowd to explode once again.

“Pfft… This is the Papal Knight? So small.”

“Oh—She looks like such a cute girl, her voice sounds like a little animal~”

“Why is she covering her face?”

“She seems nervous? Hahaha—”

Ignoring the clamor and laughter below, I rubbed my legs, trying to hold it back like holding back urine, but to no avail.

“What’s wrong with you, Little Charcoal? Just say what Carlos told you, why are you improvising?”

Angel whispered anxiously behind me.

What? Carlos told me the lines?

When did he tell me? I don’t remember at all. Could they be playing a prank on me?

But no, even if these two have countless boring pranks, they would never joke about such a serious occasion. Thinking carefully, Carlos did tell me something in the morning, but I was still sulking at him, so it went in one ear and out the other.

There’s no point in regretting now, so I swallowed my pride and tried to say a few more words, hoping to escape before things got worse.

However, reality often contradicts your imagination. Sometimes, the more beautiful you imagine something, the more likely it will end up in the worst possible way.

“Please, everyone, wait—”

Just as I started to improvise, the warm current surged down my thighs, mischievously trickling down.

The sturdy defense line known as panties finally crumbled completely.

Boom—

A sound like something breaking echoed deep within me.

At this moment, I suddenly remembered my father’s teachings far away.

In life, there are too many irreparable things. Since we are alive, we must take big steps forward, never look back. Only those who have endured great suffering have the right to prove that enduring suffering is truly useless.

Suffering is suffering; it only brings pain.

And wise as I am, I made the果断 decision to avoid suffering at the last second.

Boom—

Blue light flashed instantly, followed by a loud noise. The spacious terrace sprouted thick ice spears, completely shielding the two standing there.

The sudden change startled the crowd below, causing chaos. On the terrace, Angel opened his mouth wide, staring at me in disbelief, as if he saw something shocking.

“…Little Charcoal, you look unique when you’re shy… You…”

Angel wanted to say more, but I silenced him with a fierce glare.

I understand the logic, and I know it shouldn’t happen, but when emotions come, it happens in an instant, and I can’t control it. So, I used my gaze to tell the Pope that it’s best not to say anything now. If anyone makes me feel foolish, I’ll make them feel foolish.

When girls don’t want to listen to reason, either console them or stay silent.

Angel wisely chose silence.

At this moment, the monks who had been standing in the archway of the terrace rushed out, looking nervously around.

“There’s an assassin!”

“Quickly protect the Pope!”

Angel waved immediately.

“I’m fine, just an accident. Go down and calm the people, tell them the ceremony has ended successfully.”

“Yes—”

The monks hurried down after receiving their orders. Angel stared blankly as little Hill slipped away like oil, leaving only a distant figure.

Looking up, he saw the ice spears embedded haphazardly into the walls.

He didn’t know how these ice blocks…

When would be the time to melt away? I didn’t dare to ask.

…

Thus, the grand ceremony of awarding medals in Nalanjiade came to an end amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the emerald city’s citizens. The Pope personally pinned the medal onto Miss Sylvieja’s chest, making her the youngest knight in history according to the Church Gazette.

This news would soon spread across all the major human cities.

As night approached.

To celebrate the birth of the new knight, the entire Emerald City was lit up, with revelry lasting through the night.

The streets and alleys were filled with music and joy; people who had finished their dinners walked in groups on the roads, creating a bustling scene under the night sky. The air was filled with hearty laughter mingling with the vendors’ calls, creating a delightful harmony.

Under the light of thousands of lamps, buildings with Baroque architectural styles were adorned like stars, and the streets were illuminated like a shining Milky Way. Amidst this, there was a figure in white, wearing a fox mask that covered most of her face, blending into the noise and excitement.

I had slipped out from the banquet.

I could never get used to those medieval Western social gatherings nor did I enjoy them. In my previous life, I had something I insisted on doing every day, but after rebirth, there was no longer any need for it. Naturally, I avoided them whenever possible.

Although I was the protagonist of the banquet, it seemed that it wouldn’t matter much whether I was there or not. Of course, even if it mattered, I would still leave. In a few days, I would be leaving for the Valen Empire. Before leaving, I wanted to try all the delicious food in the Emerald City.

As for other matters, I left them to Angel and Carlos.

It had been several days since I last consumed any life force. Everything I smelled now seemed fragrant, and everything I saw made me want to eat. With my left hand holding a full skewer of meat and my right hand捧着一个散发着甜香的白色果实，脸上洋溢着开心的笑容，嘴角沾上油渍也不在意，跟着路边响起的音乐胡乱哼唱起来。

就像容易生气一样，这具身体承载的灵魂同样很容易满足，从心底溢出名为快乐的情感。

唯有这一点，我已经很久没有体验过了。

“Boss, what is this?”

After finishing the skewer, I licked my lips, feeling somewhat unsatisfied. Then I turned to look at the stall by the roadside, where there was some kind of fruit that looked like grapes but much larger.

It glistened, looking juicy and sweet.

“Oh, little girl, you’re not from around here, are you?” The vendor smiled warmly at me. “This is one of our specialties in Nalanjiade. It’s called a Fragrant Fruit, also known as ‘Honey Balls.’ Eating it regularly helps keep your skin healthy and moisturized. Only the climate here can cultivate it. Try it, it’s very sweet.”

The vendor picked one for me to taste. The flesh was tender and the flavor was sweet with a unique aroma.

I really liked this taste.

From the pocket of my dress, I took out a handful of silver coins and handed one to the vendor.

Angel didn’t lie to me. After the ceremony, he immediately arranged for someone to take me to the Holy Church’s St. George Bank to register my identity. After registering, he directly deposited one million Valen coins into my account.

St. George Bank wasn’t the only bank in this world, but it was the most reliable and largest. It gathered the best currency exchange professionals, ensuring that no inferior or counterfeit money would be obtained. Valen coins, the currency circulating in the Valen Empire, were the finest gold coins minted in this world. The exchange rate with Canli coins from Ethanbel was 1:2, and with Emerald coins from Silgaya was 1:4. This meant that one million Valen coins equated to two million Canli coins or four million Emerald coins, and the same principle applied to silver and copper coins.

If we estimated based on the living standards and prices of this world, one million Valen coins would be equivalent to several billion RMB.

When I learned this, I laughed until my eyes crinkled like crescent moons.

I, Sylvieja, have money.

Looking back, the copper coins circulating in that small village were extremely crude, probably not even genuine coins, likely privately minted by some noble without the knowledge of the Holy Church.

Originally, I wanted to send some gold coins to my grandmother, but I was told that such remote villages would not have anyone registered at the bank. So, I had to put this matter aside for now.

Holding a large bunch of fragrant fruits in my hand, I appreciated the unique charm of this alien world while continuously eating the fruits, completely unaware of the pair of eyes watching me intently in the darkness.