A Transmigrator’s Privilege-Chapter 218
<...What did you say?>
Instead ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) of answering, I took a deep breath, deliberately, to make my point clear.
As I exhaled deeply, the pressure of the wind wrapped around me, as though it had materialized from my breath.
I revealed the holy energy gathered within my body and confessed.
“I’m at the 9th tier.”
<...!>
I watched as Saint Lucretia’s expression shifted in surprise, then recited the incantation.
It was also the name of the transcendental skill I had purchased for 70 million cash.
“Divine Unbreakable!”
An invincible skill wrapped around me like armor, nullifying all attacks.
For the first time, Lucretia felt helpless.
‘How is this possible?!’
Her fist continually radiated brilliant, holy light, capable of destruction.
The concentrated divine energy and her finely honed martial skills collided with overwhelming force.
Her fists, capable of crushing flesh and shattering bones, grazed Ayleth’s body, hitting everywhere.
However, not a single hit landed on Ayleth.
“It’s a bit numbing.”
That was the only comment she made.
‘What kind of cheat skill is this?!’
It felt like pounding against a solid fortress. Gritting her teeth, Lucretia swung her fist with all her might.
Bang!
‘Gotcha!’
Her fist struck Ayleth’s left shoulder directly.
A sharp, tingling sensation surged up through her body, but...
Screech!
<...!>
Serpens rushed toward Lucretia.
The massive backlash from the hit caused Lucretia herself to experience a momentary paralysis, creating the opening.
‘She let me hit her on purpose!’
With that instinctive realization, Lucretia quickly moved sideways. The platinum hair that had been cut by the sword barely scattered in the air.
There was no time to breathe. The next moment, an onslaught began, both sides pushing forward relentlessly.
Light met light, creating dazzling afterimages in the air.
Sharp, precise trajectories crossed each other without pause.
Of course, only Lucretia was wounded.
Watching Ayleth swing her sword emotionlessly, Lucretia’s eyes widened.
‘I can’t let this go on.’
She made a decision. Instead of waiting for the inevitable defeat, she would take a desperate gamble and go all out.
Swish.
Her skirt’s side split further as she widened her stance, stepping back five paces like a slip.
Ayleth’s eyes sharpened as she watched this.
‘She’s creating distance?’
Ayleth immediately unfurled her Sword of the Serpent. The sword, like a serpent, traced a sharp trajectory.
This time, Ayleth’s sword strikes occupied every direction around Lucretia.
Ignoring the vicious attacks, Lucretia planted her feet firmly on the ground.
<Huuhh!>
With acceleration and weight, she dashed forward, clasping her hands tightly together. Divine power concentrated in the intertwined hands.
Her target was Ayleth’s solar plexus.
‘If the enemy in front of me is a wall...’
She brought her arms down with overwhelming force, shouting.
<May this punch become a siege weapon!>
“...!”
Ayleth’s response was quick.
Clang!
The Serpens blade swiftly blocked Ayleth’s vital point.
Twisting the point of attack, the force slipped away. The strike landed not on her solar plexus, but on her right shoulder.
Bang!
Ayleth’s body was pushed back. Her back harshly slammed into the cross behind her.
“Ugh!”
A faint groan.
That was the sound of a successful hit, breaking through the Divine Unbreakable skill.
Lucretia also felt the satisfying impact of her fists sinking in.
But she couldn’t stop here. She re-gripped her fists tightly.
<I’m not done yet!>
Divine power gathered so intensely that it caused her fists to vibrate.
Soon, the second siege weapon would strike at Ayleth’s heart.
Boom!
The explosive power created a crater and sent shockwaves through the air. The ground around them cracked, sending debris flying.
Grreeek...!
The intense wind pressure pushed Lucretia’s feet back, dragging her farther away.
The aftermath was devastating.
The combined attacks had generated tremendous heat. The area shimmered as though a fire offering had been made.
Sweating profusely, Lucretia wiped her chin as she thought.
‘That’s enough! This should...!’
Then, a shining blade cut through the flames.
Swoosh!
<Heh...!>
The sword, imbued with aura, stretched long and pierced fiercely toward Lucretia’s vital points.
<Gurk!>
She barely avoided it, but the side of her body was slashed.
There was no time to heal. She had to swat away the serpent sword’s attacks, which blurred her vision, with her hands and feet.
‘She’s still capable of counterattacking?!’
It was unbelievable. Even in her dazed state, Lucretia lifted her head and scanned the area.
Ayleth, who should have been pinned by the cross, had...
‘Where did she go?!’
Ayleth had completely vanished from Lucretia’s sight.
A cold sweat dripped down the back of her neck. And then, it happened.
Clang, the sound of Serpens' sword locking in place rang out. The direction was upwards.
<...!>
A cross-shaped shadow fell over Lucretia’s head. She looked up, her eyes widening in shock.
Ayleth was in the air, having leapt with the weight of the giant cross statue on her back.
“...”
Her pink hair flew wildly.
Even amidst the shadow created by the cross on her back, her green eyes shone clearly.
They were the eyes of a predator, hunting its prey.
Creeeek, creeeek!
From the ground, white thorned vines sprouted, wrapping around Lucretia’s ankles.
Escape was impossible. Instinctively, Lucretia raised her right fist.
With the force to split the heavens, she hurled it toward the incoming Serpens.
Boom!
The moment the strike collided with the sword, light engulfed the world.
<...I’ve lost.>
Thud.
With a soft declaration, Saint Lucretia’s legs buckled. Her knees hit the ground, and her upper body lost its balance.
I quickly caught her and laid her down gently.
“Good work.”
<It’s irritating that you’re still unharmed.>
“Haha...”
<That was a truly cheat-like skill. Honestly, when you were pinned to the cross, you let my attack hit, didn’t you?>
“Got me.”
You should know the specs of your skills.
I was curious just how much damage Divine Unbreakable could withstand.
“It did hurt a bit. I even had blood coming up my throat and swallowed it.”
<...Hmph.>
For Saint Lucretia, it must have been a blow with all her strength, so my words likely weren’t much of a comfort.
If you are reading this translation anywhere other than Novelight.net or SilkRoadTL, it has been stolen.
She closed her eyes. Her body slowly turned into smoke.
Thinking I might have a few more words to say, I casually suggested.
“Saint Lucretia, have you considered converting? Your descendants are from the Lanyeong Church after all.”
<...I’ve been a member of the Order of Order my whole life. I’ll decline.>
A model answer. However, I didn’t miss the slight gap before she spoke.
“You can still join in body with them, but place your soul here with us.”
“If you convert now, we could name our second branch the Saint Lucretia Church. What do you think?”
<...>
Saint Lucretia’s eyes shot wide open. Her pupils trembled, revealing her inner conflict.
After waiting a moment for an answer without pressing her, she finally spoke.
<...I’ll think about it.>
With that, she vanished like smoke.
Well, maybe I’ll leave the missionary work to someone else.
[ Congratulations. You have earned the qualification to pass the 5th trial of the Pilgrim’s Path. Would you like to receive your reward?]
“Yes.”
A new map appeared in my hands.
Excited, I examined it to see what location it pointed to.
[ ‘Secret Vault Map of the Underground Auction House Owner’]
The map marks the secret vault hidden by the infamous miser, Marquis Gibrelte.
When you visit the ‘Pleasure Underground Auction House,’ don’t forget to claim it.]
‘Wow, this is a real jackpot!’
I happily tucked the map into my inventory, then looked ahead.
The flames had died down due to the harsh cold.
Beyond the massive arch, the path stretched out, winding. It beckoned me through the snowstorm.
I pulled my gloves back on and grabbed the cross’s chain.
“Oof, my back aches.”
I quickened my heavy steps toward the sixth trial, which lay beyond the hill.
Chapter 36. Preparation for Reunification
Originally, Ayleth had planned for a vacation period of one week at most.
However, two weeks had already passed since Ayleth and Tesilid had departed for Wibril Island.
Naturally, the people around them were starting to worry.
At the Hispenril Duchy.
“Edgar! Still no word from our granddaughter and grandson-in-law? Oh dear! What are we going to do?”
“Father, maintain your dignity.”
As the muscular, middle-aged man paced restlessly in the reception room, Eltea responded indifferently.
While speaking, she was focused on something else.
“Ah, so pretty. Hilde.”
“Th-thank you.”
Eltea smiled contentedly as she decorated Hilde’s platinum hair with colorful ribbons.
She had styled Hilde’s hair in the same way she had once done for young Ayleth. It suited her well.
“Hmmm.”
Hearing his daughter’s scolding, Duke Hispenril sighed deeply on the couch.
At that moment, the affectionate son-in-law took care of his father-in-law.
“Here’s a special potion that has a calming effect. Please drink it all, Your Grace.”
“Cough, son-in-law!”
