"Besides, the extra time would be enough to accomplish our objective."
"Our objective? Wasn't it simply to reclaim the holy relic your Western European Church had lost at Lotanlingchia Holy Temple?"
At Luo Mio's words, Rudolf Ostach's expression stiffened. Then he looked at Luo Mio, a faint bitterness appearing at the corners of his mouth.
"Is that so... I never expected to encounter such a noble being as yourself on this island. It is truly my honor, the world's only god, Lord Narukami."
When Rudolf Ostach had heard Kishō Shizuku's murmured words just now, his heart had trembled. He could not believe that the "human" before him, who called himself a People's Teacher, was actually the world's only god—the one who had descended upon the Far East ten years ago and taken up residence at the Lion King Organization headquarters.
Faced with such an existence, Rudolf Ostach knew perfectly well that he could not possibly be Luo Mio's opponent. Even Astaluty at his side stood no chance.
Thus, in his desperation, Rudolf Ostach had Astaluty violently strike the ground, kicking up a massive cloud of dust.
Luo Mio made no move at all, merely watching Rudolf Ostach and Astaluty leave as calmly as if she were OMO.
Or rather, Luo Mio was not watching Rudolf Ostach's retreating back. She was watching Astaluty's.
Within Astaluty's body, the Divine Aura that had been ravaging her was now quiet. It hid deep within her body, slowly restoring the little Life Aura Astaluty had left.
Afterward, Luo Mio recalled the Seven Thunders of Purging Sin into her Consciousness Space, and her aura gradually receded into her body.
Turning around, Luo Mio looked at Kishō Shizuku, who had been standing to the side all along. A helpless yet doting smile appeared on her face.
"Who