EPHS-Chapter 470 A Different Kind of Reward
In the Saints and Demons Hall, Tenraku sat upon the Golden Throne. A magical array unfolded, and Jeanne d'Arc, along with a dozen uniformed women, teleported in.
"Master."
Upon seeing Tenraku on the throne, Jeanne d'Arc and the dozen uniformed women quickly bowed in salute.
"Are you injured?"
They were looking a bit disheveled as if they had just been through a battle, Tenraku frowned slightly. He then waved his hand, and several beams of light quickly healed the women's injuries.
"A group of people tried to invade the church we established just now, but we've already eliminated them," Jeanne explained to Tenraku, who now had a general understanding of the situation.
As word spread, Tenraku now had over a million believers and had clandestinely established several Saints and Demons Religion churches. The major powers were now aware of the existence of the Saints and Demons Religion.
Although it was considered a "cult" consisting mostly of female believers, the curiosity of the mythological factions was piqued.
While Saints and Demons Religion remained low-key and stayed out of the conflicts between major powers, the theft of many believers left some mythological factions still displeased. They were curious about the details of the Saints and Demons Religion, even contemplating infiltrating its inner workings.
Receiving an oracle from their Holy Lord-sama, Tenraku's believers had started organizing defense forces. However, it would take some time for these defense forces to fully operate and grow. For now, Jeanne's team was handling the incursions from other factions.
Due to the chaos caused by the Khaos Brigade, the major powers were preoccupied. The higher-ups paid little attention to the relatively minor Saints and Demons Religion, leaving the lower-ranked individuals to engage in minor skirmishes.
Tenraku had gifted each person with a Holy Demonic Sword and other protections like the Inherent Barrier. As long as there weren't any Demon King-level adversaries, Jeanne's team could handle the situation. However, occasionally encountering formidable opponents would require them to pay a price, as seen in this recent incident.
"Humph, if it were before, I would have easily dealt with such characters." Thinking about the previous battle, Jeanne D'arc seemed somewhat disgruntled.
"What's the matter? Blaming me for taking away your Sacred Gear?" Tenraku chuckled, as Jeanne's strength had indeed decreased after losing her original Sacred Gear, Holy Sword Creation.
"I dare not. It's an honor that Master has taken an interest in my Sacred Gear," Jeanne replied.
"Jeanne, your resolve seems to have improved."
"Come here."
Despite the resentful tone in Jeanne's voice, Tenraku grinned and patted his thigh. Jeanne obediently walked over and sat on Tenraku's lap.
"My Saintess, as long as you submit to me, believe in me, and devote your loyalty and power to me, I will grant you what you desire." Cradling Jeanne's beautiful face, Tenraku spoke with a wicked smile.
"Humph, you greedy and domineering master. Haven't I already dedicated enough to you? For you, I've never worked this hard before."
With a slight snort, Jeanne's face showed more bitterness.
Previously, during her time with the Khaos Brigade, she could occasionally slack off and not take things seriously, even with Cao Cao turning a blind eye. However, since falling into the hands of this villainous master, she was either being used or running around like a dog, eliminating enemies.
As a tool dominated and controlled, Jeanne felt she deserved an award for being an outstanding model!
"Well done, you've indeed performed admirably. So, I've decided to reward you."
Nodding, Tenraku acknowledged Jeanne's efforts and hardships.
"A reward for me?" Raising an eyebrow, Jeanne began to take off her clothes, discarding the armor on her arms and legs.
"What are you doing? I didn't mean that kind of reward."
A vein twitched on Tenraku's forehead as he sighed. "Your rewards have always been like this, Master."
A look of puzzlement appeared on Jeanne's face.
Previously, every time they returned from a mission, their wicked master would "reward" them in such a manner; that it had become a routine!
"Cough, occasionally, I might reward with something else."
With a light cough, Tenraku felt a bit embarrassed. He then conjured a Holy Grail in his hand and continued, "Your [Holy Sword Creation] has already been bestowed upon my [Knight], and I cannot return it to you. However, I can grant you an even more powerful Sacred Gear."
"This is one of the Tools that Destroy God - Longinus, the [Holy Grail of the Secluded World - Sephiroth Graal], possessing the power to subvert the normalcy of life."
"How about it? Do you want it?" Filled with amazement, two beams of light flashed in Jeanne's eyes.
"Want it!" This was no joke. It was the legendary Tools that Destroy God - Longinus. Jeanne certainly wanted it; she had envied it when this villainous master bestowed [Demonic Beast Creation] upon Katerea.
"Well then, please me. If I'm satisfied, it's yours."
Caressing Jeanne's cheek, Tenraku grinned.
"I knew it would be like this..."
Muttering silently in her heart, Jeanne D'arc wore an expression that said, "As expected." She had already figured out the evil nature of the man before her. Whether it was about the Holy Grail or not, he would still make her do these things!
Glancing at the Holy Grail beside her, Jeanne felt a bit excited. Since there was such a rare reward this time, she would put in a bit more effort.
Thinking so, Jeanne adeptly knelt down and began pleasing her master.
"You, come over here." Inhaling sharply, Tenraku endured the surging electric current that came with the command and ordered the other girls in a deep voice.
Blushing, the dozen uniformed girls also walked over.
Several hours later—
"Ah! Ahhh!"
The room had become chaotic. Jeanne sprawled over the throne, and endured the storm-like impact. With a triumphant, prolonged cry, she collapsed to the ground, convulsing.
No, she couldn't take it anymore. She was almost at her breaking point. Despite almost reaching her breaking point, Jeanne had successfully pleased her master, and Tenraku kept his word, integrating the second Holy Grail into Jeanne's body.
With the power of the Holy Grail, Jeanne's team should find their missions easier in the future.
"Jeanne, become even stronger, even more beautiful, and forever be used by me!"
Lifting Jeanne's chin with a sinister smile, Tenraku looked down on her.
"Yes, master..."
With a dazed expression, Jeanne replied foolishly.
Is this what they call the reincarnation of the legendary Saintess? She had truly become his tool through and through!
Tenraku's lips curled, and he lowered his head once again to seal Jeanne's lips...
To be continued...
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