Agnes could hardly believe her eyes.
In her several years in the profession, Agnes had experienced many things.
She had met good people, even great people, in her life, but never a Saint!
The fact that this young man had previously risked his life to save Calvin was already incredible.
But his current actions left Agnes even more astonished, even beyond comprehension.
He actually walked closer voluntarily, drawing the attention of two Void Moths.
Did he not understand how strange and terrifying Void creatures were? He clearly did, yet he still chose to walk over.
What was he doing this for?
Through layers of Holy Light Barrier, Agnes gazed at Ansu's face. She could only see his plain features beneath his simple hood, and the faint righteousness emanating from his brow.
Just looking at this face made one feel that this person must be a good person, and a good person with excellent grades at that.
Even though the two Void Moths were already closing in to attack, his expression remained calm.
Anyone who dared to court death like this was either a lunatic or a master.
Agnes suddenly recalled how this young man had blocked Calvin's Spear of Light—his movements were so swift that even Agnes couldn't clearly see how he did it.
Could it be that this young man was a Master of the Orthodox Path?
Or perhaps, was he truly a 'young man'? Could a mere youth possess such skill?
She had heard that some Saints, most favored by the Goddess, would retain their youth forever.
Agnes couldn't help but harbor a flicker of hope—
But what surprised her even more was the next move of this nameless youth.
What was he doing?
He walked right up to Calvin's corpse and completely ignored the approaching Void Moths.
The young man slightly lowered his eyes. His gaze was filled with compassion and gentleness, like a spring pool of water, shimmering with scattered light.
Was he—was he mourning for Calvin and guiding his soul?
Guiding the vengeful souls of an evil person who wanted to kill him?
Agnes truly couldn't believe her eyes.
Ansu knelt on the ground, his hand gently stroking Calvin's mangled chest, softly tidying his clothes.
Then, flames erupted, engulfing the latter's body and quickly vaporizing it, allowing him to depart the world with dignity and peace.
"May your soul find peace. Return to the Goddess's Heaven."
Ansu's lips curved into a gentle, satisfied smile.
Calvin's flesh had been utterly filthy, but as he left, his soul was clean and pure white. Surely, he would depart in peace.
—Not.
Ansu had just discovered that Calvin still had a breath left!
If he had received timely rescue, he might have been saved by the Paladins.
And if he had woken up, he might have blurted out Ansu's secrets!
Moreover, Ansu had other purposes for coming to Calvin.
He looked at the two Void Moths that were now close.
"Four seconds left."
How confident was this person in his own strength to disregard Fourth-tier beings so easily?
No.
Perhaps, compared to Void creatures, transcending souls was the most important thing in this person's eyes.
Agnes's expression was solemn. She had truly never met a man with such a pure heart. In her years within the Holy See, she had witnessed too much darkness. She understood the filth beneath the gleaming facade of the Holy See, but she lacked the power to change it.
She could only adapt and accept, gradually becoming a 'person with high emotional intelligence,' a 'captain with high emotional intelligence.'
Protecting her team was the extent of her duty.
But Agnes had never encountered anyone as noble and selfless as Ansu.
To show compassion and kindness even to an enemy who wished to kill him—this must be the Saint described in the Holy Scripture.
Agnes watched Ansu intently, awaiting his next move.
"Three seconds left."
Ansu thought silently. It seemed he needed to stall for more time.
Ansu's plan was actually quite simple. Since there was no way to explain why the Void Moths suddenly died, he would 'make' it appear as if he had killed them.
Attract their attention and make them attack him.
Then, timing it perfectly, At the moment they naturally died, unleash your ultimate magic to attack them.
This could be explained as Brother Xian Zong's superb skill, killing them in one hit.
This credit could even be mine!
Ansu could already imagine how much he would earn from this life-saving favor to the Holy See's Holy Knights.
The Void Moths were summoned by him, the blame is Calvin's, and the credit is mine.
Today is another win-win-win day.
But this has one prerequisite: one must appear incredibly cool.
Ansu's performance just now, his image as a master of the Orthodox Path with deep hidden power and compassion for all things, was very dignified.
Next, it's time to think of a super cool ultimate move.
Brother Xian Zong's mind sparked with inspiration. He maintained his usual calm demeanor, his eyes still clear. Facing the two Void Moths that were about to strike, he softly chanted:
"All things--"
"--are born."
"--to nourish man."
Is he... chanting magic?
Agnes's heart stirred.
Chant Magic is different from ordinary magic. It requires a period of incantation before execution, and at the same time, the power of Chant Magic far surpasses that of ordinary magic.
Holy professionals who can use Chant Magic are at least Fourth-tier or above.
All things are born to nourish man.
Did the gods in heaven create all things to provide for humanity's survival? This invocation should be explaining the content of the first chapter of the Holy Records, Genesis.
The reason Ansu recited this passage was actually very simple. He obviously couldn't use Chant Magic; he just needed to buy time.
Two more seconds.
But the Void Moths had already reached him, their mouths full of sharp teeth about to touch Ansu's skin.
Can he complete the magic chant? Agnes couldn't help but worry.
The other Saints also looked nervous. They swallowed, staring intently at Ansu—they knew their lives were in this person's hands.
"Mankind
still resents—"
The last second.
It was too late.
The two Void Moths instantly collided with Ansu. That strange and evil power exploded instantly. This was the combined attack of a Fourth-tier Void Beast and a Third-tier Void Beast; no one could stop it!
The ground around them began to crack, splitting open in circles like a spiderweb, kicking up dust.
Humans simply couldn't withstand such an attack.
Agnes despaired.
But when the smoke cleared, a calm face was revealed.
And a peaceful smile at the corner of his mouth.
No one could believe their eyes. After taking such a blow head-on, this person in front of them was completely unharmed.
How powerful and confident he must be.
What no one expected was that on Ansu's chest, beneath the thick winter school uniform, an Amulet Necklace was slowly dimming. It would need to be recharged to be used again.
[Mid-tier High-Quality Amulet]
[Can resist attacks or curses below High-tier (0/2)]
The original owner of this Amulet Necklace was Calvin.
It was a birthday gift from his Priest father.
Having been near death before, he had no strength to use the amulet when he was being bitten, so it had two uses left to resist.
Ansu had seen all of this.
This Amulet Necklace was secretly taken by Ansu when he was tidying Calvin's clothes and performing a compassionate rite earlier!
But it wasn't stolen; Ansu picked it up, thinking no one wanted it.
And at this very moment, the Void Moths' duration had expired.
Ansu softly instructed Miss Enya, who was hiding nearby, "Release your mana outwards simply, no power needed, just the special effects."
Enya would not hesitate to follow her master's orders.
For a Fourth-tier existence to unleash their mana for special effects was a terrifying sight.
The Blood Moon in the sky even dimmed a bit. The air vibrated incessantly, and a terrifying dread spread from Ansu's feet, erupting in an instant. Dazzling light consumed the world!
"Heaven is not benevolent."
Under the gaze of the crowd, in everyone's eyes, Ansu gently reached out his hand, landing it on the two Void Moths.
One Fourth-tier Void Beast, one Third-tier Void Beast.
Just like that, with ease, They turned to ash and smoke.
Killed in a single blow!
This had surpassed High-tier Magic; only Saint-tier could achieve this!
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