Chapter 39

Medanie's sudden struggle and incoherent words made the soldier uneasy. Upon hearing the words "Saint," he immediately raised his hand and struck Medanie on the neck, rendering her unconscious.

Immediately afterward, the soldiers quickly apologized to Amelia and swiftly departed.

Left behind with a puzzled expression, Ifia wondered who the "Saint" mentioned by Medanie was. She could be forgiven for being relatively new to this world, lying flat on a bed in the slums upon arrival, unaware of some common knowledge in the Sith Empire.

Amelia, on the other hand, raised an unexpected eyebrow, surprised that the church's Tiffany had such capabilities. However, the earlier power of the silver sword was too weak, and Amelia lost interest.

Compared to these irrelevant characters, it was more enjoyable to tease her cute new toy.

"Ifia, I've instructed the butler to prepare desserts, including your favorite caramel pudding. Would you like to come back with me?"

Upon hearing Amelia mention desserts, Ifia's attention immediately shifted. Getting to know Amelia was truly her luck!

However, considering the ingredients and the custom pot she had yet to purchase, Ifia reluctantly shook her head and declined.

Desserts could wait for another time, but the gift couldn't be delayed any longer!

"Sorry, Amelia, I have something else to do."

"It's okay, just be careful later!"

Despite Ifia's rejection, Amelia wasn't upset. She smiled, raised her hand to gently stroke Ifia's smooth black hair, and leaned in to whisper softly in Ifia's ear, "The caramel pudding will be delivered to your dormitory, be sure to check it later."

After saying that, Amelia waved casually and turned away. Ifia was left immersed in the lingering sweet fragrance of Amelia, unable to snap out of it, with Jessica lurking nearby, watching intently.

As soon as Amelia left, Jessica rushed to Ifia's side. She placed her hands on Ifia's shoulders, and with the remaining shreds of rationality, she shook Ifia gently, bringing her back to her senses.

Upon regaining awareness, Ifia immediately saw Jessica in front of her, cheeks flushed, unable to control her intensified breaths. Jessica's hazel eyes stared at her with a dangerous gaze, reminiscent of interrogating a prisoner.

Seeing this, Ifia silently swallowed, and if it weren't for the confined space, she would have bolted!

"Ifia, you actually know Miss Barlen!!!"

For the first time standing so close to her idol, the fangirl Jessica felt like she was about to faint from happiness.

Although Miss Barlen didn't speak to her, Jessica wasn't disappointed. After all, someone as exceptional as Miss Barlen wouldn't just greet an ordinary person like her on the street. Just a glance from her was a blessing!

Now, being able to see Miss Barlen, Jessica felt that her life had no regrets.

However, originally grateful to have the chance to meet Miss Barlen, Jessica found the world too fantastical when Ifia directly addressed Miss Barlen by her name.

The commoner friend Jessica had just made at Pulis Academy, Ifia, not only knew her idol Miss Barlen but seemed to have a very close relationship with her.

Moreover, judging by the situation, Miss Barlen had rushed over with soldiers just to ensure Ifia's safety… What an enviable and beautiful friendship!

In an instant, Ifia's image in Jessina's heart immediately grew taller, and there was a slight sense of delight. She had thought Ifia was decent to be around, and now, seeing that she was recognized by Miss Barlen, made her even better in Jessica's eyes.

Jessica selectively chose to forget their not-so-harmonious beginning and transformed it into her having a keen eye for recognizing a hero. She had found Ifia among the many students at Pulis Academy and persisted in becoming friends with her.

In other words, she indeed had a good eye!

"Calm down, calm down. It's just because Amelia is so popular that I didn't dare to say it out loud!"

Fortunately, in her excitement, Jessica understood how to control her emotions. Nevertheless, even so, Ifia quickly escaped from Jessica's grasp, taking a step back to maintain a safe distance.

Having encountered many star-struck girls in her previous life, she needed to protect herself from such fervent enthusiasm!

"Do you usually get to meet Miss Barlen? Is Miss Barlen very knowledgeable and humble? What is Miss Barlen's private residence at Pulis Academy like? Oh, I really want to go see it in person. Miss Barlen, the beautiful and charming aristocratic heiress, is just…"

Jessica couldn't stop talking about Amelia.

Ifia's ears were hurting from her chatter, so she quickly interrupted Jessica's excitement, "Jessica, do you know who the Saint is?"

Although Medanie was just a mentally ill person operating without a license, her mention of the Saint intrigued Ifia.

She couldn't forget about it and wanted answers from Jessica.

Jessica didn't immediately respond. She made a surprised "huh" sound and then looked at Ifia with an expression of disbelief, as if she were looking at an alien.

Afterward, as if realizing something, Jessica's initially shocked expression turned into one of sympathy. She sighed inexplicably, then patted Ifia's shoulder encouragingly and said, "Ifia, I never thought you were from the countryside. Judging by your accent, I thought you were a city dweller!"

"The Saint mentioned by Medanie is likely referring to the 'Eye of God,' Tiffany, from the church."

Jessica indeed knew who the Saint was. However, when mentioning the Saint, she used a particular title, arousing even more curiosity in Ifia. Ignoring Jessica's vivid imagination about a poor country girl coming to the city, Ifia quickly asked, "What does 'Eye of God' mean? Can the Saint predict the future?"

"Ifia, sometimes I feel like your imagination is too rich! 'Eye of God' is just a title. In fact, the Saint Tiffany has been blind since birth, but her eyes are peculiar."

At this point, Jessica's expression became somewhat hesitant, as if unsure how to continue. This instantly piqued Ifia's interest.

Fortunately, Jessica continued, "The Saint Tiffany can't see during the day, but at night, her vision returns to normal. It's precisely because of her unique condition that the current Pope adopted her from the orphanage."

"Before the witches' divination became popular, nobles used to favor seeking blessings from the Saint at the church."

"They believed that the Saint Tiffany was favored by the gods. Born in the light, she didn't need to open her eyes during the day. However, as night fell and demons reveled, Tiffany had the responsibility to eliminate them. That's why her vision is restored at night."

Jessica narrated the story of the church's Saint Tiffany like a captivating storyteller, leaving Ifia amazed. However, she couldn't help but wonder if the Saint Tiffany's special eyes were real or just a fabricated tale.

It sounded a bit like a magic's gimmick!

Just like religions expanding outward, they often weave extraordinary stories, and once those stories spread, followers come along…

Ifia, hailing from the Earth, didn't believe in religion. As a new generation taking over society, she believed in science!

"If that's the case, why don't the nobles continue going to the church?"

"That's because something unexpected happened. It's said that while praying for a prominent figure, the Saint Tiffany's eyes suddenly shed tears of blood…"

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