Saintess? Not Anymore! I'd Rather be a Destroyer-Chapter 388 - 325: Juvin’s age

I dislike my writing style so much. I wish sometimes I could write like an overlord. I have to start reading more.

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"I was only able to defeat the heroes in that Ruin because of my unique ability," Aurianna declared confidently.

She exhaled softly, her expression tightening. "And besides... I don’t think traveling with a party suits me. The toll is already enormous."

"what kind of toll?" Juvin asked

’Well I can’t really tell them about my church. That’s super suspicious and probably illegal and could probably be investigated if he mistakenly reveals it. So how do I frame this?’ Aurianna wondered.

As if summoned by her weary sigh, Penma, the Quartz, emerged at her side.

"Exactly! Does anyone here truly understand how many people Master is distributing her mana to? Do you....."

Before Penma could finish her words, Aurianna’s hand clamped over her small face. Her smile was faint, but her eyes gleamed coldly.

"Penma... there are things better left unsaid."

"Mmph! ...Sorry, Master." Penma’s muffled voice slipped out as she pouted beneath Aurianna’s grip.

Turning away and letting go of Penma, Aurianna’s gaze fell upon Juvin. Her lips curled into a mocking laugh. "If you’re thinking of entering a Ruin with a party, understand this...you wouldn’t survive past the first trial."

Juvin flinched, his expression stiffening.

"You might face a Grand Human or some beast on the first ten floors alone. And there are a hundred trials in total," she continued calmly.

Her tone softened into a murmur, though her words were no less sharp. "Still, with my ability to heal and revive, it could serve as training. Kiana, for instance... she should be around level 700 now. Or perhaps the time domain prison space accelerated that growth."

Aurianna tapped her chin in thought before shaking her head. "But in the case where I can’t revive you guys anymore and you all teleport back to church, the cost falls entirely on me. I’d revive alone and be forced to do everything by myself once again. Hardly ideal."

Her eyes narrowed, recalling how it was like back in the bahamut ruin. "What’s more, the trials switch up. You can fight in trial 64 before trial 34 I think it ranks them on power. Some are made to clearly wear people down and others are intentionally placed to kill them off in their weakest state."

Still, she allowed herself a sigh of relief. "Luckily there are resting areas. The harder the boss the longer the resting time limit. However, depending where the ruin is, you have to adapt. For example the one I defeated was under water, so I had to breathe in water, luckily my body could do that, any other person would probably just die."

Her words explained everything clearly, and Juvin leaned forward, scribbling furiously into his book, as though afraid to lose even a fragment of information about her experience.

"And when one conquers a Ruin, the reward is immense. Money beyond imagination." A small smile touched her lips. "If the chance comes again, I’d challenge another... alone, of course."

’Especially since those damn subordinates of mine who robbed me blind, making me contribute to the church with my own hard earned money, my money. I’ll never forgive them for taking most of my .magic coins,’’ she seethed inwardly, biting her lip.

’Master is greedy as ever,’’ Penma thought with pride, tilting her chin upward. ’Master already has six hundred thousand magic coins from the Goddess of War’s angels, yet she’s still bitter about the missing five hundred thousand. That’s my Master.’

"She says it so confidently too... as if Ruins are easy to complete," Zeche thought, staring at her in disbelief.

At that moment, Juvin snapped his book shut with resolve. "I’ve decided!"

"Oh?" Aurianna tilted her head, studying him.

’Good. Maybe this will finally drive him to train harder at the academy,’’ she mused silently, nodding faintly.

"We will accept the Ruin mission. All of us will be going together as a party!" Juvin announced with passion.

Aurianna blinked, then slowly gave him a blank, almost stupid look. "...Am I included in this decision?" She jabbed a finger at herself.

"Of course," Juvin replied without hesitation.

"Why? I just said I wasn’t interested." Her voice cracked with irritation.

"I understand," Juvin said quickly, bowing his head. "But I beg you to accompany us. As you yourself said, this is an invaluable training opportunity!"

Her brows arched sharply. "And what makes you think the mission staff will allow your group to even accept it, when I’m the only powerful fighter here?"

Juvin stood straighter, fists clenched. "I’ll... find a way."

’So he really didn’t know the first thing about Ruins,’ Aurianna’s gaze pierced him. ’He probably had others handle that for him. That’s why he looks nervous. What’s more, it seems like he didn’t have a lot of knowledge on Ruins. Meaning he’s either stressed out or trying to prove something and probably against his brother. I wonder how old Juvin is. And it seems Kairo’s age limit he told me about humans was wrong. Apparently the bar is to be above level 200 and up to age 300, apparently they have a section for older students who have long lives but it’s really such a mess.’

At last, she asked aloud, "Juvin. Your age?"

"I’m... two hundred and thirteen."

Aurianna froze, then covered her mouth, her eyes wide. "Two hundred...? Damn, you’re old."

Her blunt words turned Juvin’s cheek red with embarrassment.

"I’ll have you know, in Starlight years, I’m still considered young!" he uttered, thumping his chest.

"I know, I know. But still... damn." Aurianna squinted at him in disbelief.

"You’re not one to talk, Aurianna. You’re pretty old yourself. Knowing you spent a lot of time in the domain space," Kiana joined in as she had recently come downstairs and was watching them have a conversation.

The room chilled instantly. Aurianna’s head turned toward Kiana, her eyes narrowing like a ghost making her look intimidating.

"I. Am. Not. Old." Her voice rang out.

Kiana shrank back, sweat forming at her brow. ’Arguing with her would be pointless...’’ she thought nervously, averting her gaze.