Chapter 45: Chapter 45: The Holy Knight’s Last Whisper

SCHLICK!

Like tearing through paper, the demon’s sharp claws pierced Baron Noda’s heart.

The intense pain made it impossible for Baron Noda to stand steady. He could only use his sword to prop up his trembling body.

"Damn it!"

Baron Noda gritted his teeth against the pain and slowly raised his head.

But before his eyes could even land on the demon, it kicked him several meters away. He crashed heavily to the ground, motionless.

"Is the fight over?"

Su Xuan and Ivsha were hiding in the shadows, quietly observing everything.

He gave it a quick scan, and the demon’s attribute panel immediately appeared in his vision.

[Bloodthirsty Demon (Elite)]

Level: 22 (600/6600)

Race: Demon

Power: 400 / Agility: 416 / Magic Power: 250 / Physique: 486

Growth: 8 (Gains 8 points to All Attributes per level)

Skills: (Expand)

’A Level 22 demon?’

Su Xuan’s eyes narrowed. ’No wonder this demon could defeat Baron Noda head-on. It’s a full two levels higher than the Baron.’

"That’s the demon that’s been terrorizing the residents of Silver Moon Town, isn’t it?" Ivsha asked softly, her eyes fixed on the creature.

"Mhm," Su Xuan nodded.

He didn’t rush to act, choosing instead to continue observing.

Just then, a figure leisurely strolled toward the fallen Baron Noda.

"Mole?!"

The newcomer was none other than Mole. He was carrying a Silver Bell and strutted arrogantly toward the defeated Noda.

He laughed mockingly. "A Baron? A Royal Knight? So this is all you amount to!"

"You still ended up losing to your grandpa Mole! Hmph!"

As he spoke, he kicked Baron Noda’s armor, a proud smile on his face.

"With this guy taken care of, next up..."

Mole gently shook the Silver Bell in his hand and commanded the Bloodthirsty Demon, "It’s time to go scare those foolish nuns. I wonder how the already impoverished church will cope if its buildings are destroyed? They’ll have no choice but to come begging me for help like dogs, right? HAHAHAHA!"

"And those two damn outsiders! I’ll make sure you die without a burial plot!"

As Mole spoke, the dark green vein on his arm bulged even more, and his eyes filled with green, bloodshot streaks. It was an exceptionally terrifying and chilling sight.

It was as if his mind was being controlled by something, revealing an animosity far beyond that of a normal person.

However, just when he thought the Bloodthirsty Demon would obey his command and go wreck the church, he was surprised to find it standing perfectly still.

"What are you looking at me for? Get a move on!"

Mole angrily kicked at the Bloodthirsty Demon, trying to force it to obey. However, before his foot could land, a flash of blood-red light flickered!

His thick thigh was instantly sliced in two!

"AHHH!"

Mole’s bloodcurdling scream echoed through the sky.

He collapsed into a pool of his own blood, clutching his wound in agony. His blood-red eyes stared at the Bloodthirsty Demon in disbelief, completely unable to comprehend what was happening.

’Why?’

’Why wasn’t the Bloodthirsty Demon obeying his commands anymore?’

Just as Mole’s mind was filled with confusion, a figure appeared silently beside him and picked up the Silver Bell that had fallen into the blood.

A cold voice said, "Mr. Mole, the church’s Holy Artifacts are not meant for controlling demons."

When Mole saw that the newcomer was Sister Moran, a look of terror instantly appeared on his face.

"You?!"

His eyes widened as he stared at Sister Moran in disbelief, then glanced at the Silver Bell in her hand...

"You bastard! This was all your conspiracy!"

Mole suddenly understood everything and shouted at Sister Moran, furious and humiliated.

"A conspiracy? I merely sold you a Holy Artifact as you requested," Moran said indifferently, her gaze then shifting to the fallen Baron Noda.

She needed to ensure Baron Noda’s death. Compared to the foolish Mole, the Baron was the real enemy.

"Damn it! You damn bastard!"

Mole roared in fury. His muscles began to swell; having been immersed in Holy Water ten times, his physique was no longer comparable to that of an ordinary person.

However, before he could make a move, Sister Moran simply waved her hand. The Bloodthirsty Demon instantly snapped both of his arms, causing him to pass out from the pain.

Sister Moran walked toward Baron Noda with steady steps. She had to ensure her master’s mission was completed, which meant Baron Noda could not be allowed to live.

"Devour his corpse!"

Sister Moran issued the command to the Bloodthirsty Demon.

ROAR!

The Bloodthirsty Demon let out a deafening roar and pounced on Baron Noda’s body.

Just as it was about to take Baron Noda’s corpse into its mouth and devour it, suddenly—!

A dazzling golden light flashed from the spot where Baron Noda’s heart had been pierced!

The sudden flash blinded both Sister Moran and the Bloodthirsty Demon, obscuring their vision.

’Is this a Secret Technique of the Royal Knights?’

A flicker of surprise passed through Sister Moran’s mind as she witnessed this.

Before she could act, a golden light flashed again in Baron Noda’s palm, coalescing into a sharp, golden sword that directly severed the Bloodthirsty Demon’s arm.

Immediately after!

Another slash, and the Bloodthirsty Demon’s wings were shredded.

The Bloodthirsty Demon tried to counterattack, only to discover in shock that its Power, speed, and Magic Power were far inferior to its opponent’s!

"Die!"

With a sharp cry, Baron Noda’s sword instantly pierced the Bloodthirsty Demon’s heart, killing it completely!

It all happened extremely fast, ending in just five seconds.

"To think it was you controlling the demon! Sister Moran!" Baron Noda’s gaze fell on Sister Moran, a trace of fury in his eyes.

Sister Moran’s expression became unusually grim as she watched the scene unfold.

She said in a low voice, "Using that Secret Technique, the Holy Knight’s Last Whisper, means your life will end before dawn."

Noda raised the Light Saber formed from his Golden Magic Power and pointed it at Sister Moran. "Before that happens, killing you will be enough!"

"So be it." Sister Moran showed no emotion, seemingly unconcerned by this outcome.

Besides, her objective was already achieved.

All of Ivsha’s enemies would be gone before the night was over!

"Hah!"

Baron Noda brandished his golden Light Saber and swung it violently at Sister Moran.

At that critical moment, a crescent moon flashed through the air, followed by the CLANG of metal on metal.

Just as Baron Noda’s sword was about to kill Sister Moran, it was blocked by some force.

"How can this be?!"

Baron Noda got a clear look at the newcomer, a flash of surprise on his face.

The white gold armor and the White Rose Badge on her chest made Baron Noda’s brow furrow. Although he knew her level was lower than his, he had sensed a hint of danger when he first met Rosaline, so he wanted to avoid fighting her if possible.

At that moment, Su Xuan and Ivsha also emerged from the darkness. Their appearance made Baron Noda even more anxious, and his frown deepened.

"Glad we made it in time." Su Xuan let out a sigh of relief. Baron Noda’s sword strike had been so fast that he had almost failed to fulfill Sister Kelly’s request.

"Sister Moran, are you all right?"

Ivsha quickly went to Sister Moran’s side, worriedly asking about her condition.

"Ivsha? Why are you two here?" Sister Moran asked in surprise.

"Sister Kelly asked us to find you..."

Ivsha glanced warily at Baron Noda, who was in a standoff with Rosaline in the distance, and then at Mole, lying in a pool of blood. Her eyes flickered.

She clearly sensed that Sister Moran was hiding something from the other nuns at the church.

At the same time, Su Xuan also understood what Edith’s letter had meant.

’No wonder she told me not to worry; it turns out she had planned everything from the start. However, they probably didn’t expect that Baron Noda had already mastered a Secret Technique known only to High-Rank Royal Knights.’