Reincarnated as a Holy Nun, I Refuse to Lose! v2c73

Chapter 73: A Dangerous Opponent

Alice leisurely sat on the sofa, downing the red liquid in one gulp. The strong scent of blood made even the silver-armored knights frown. Alice also frowned, as if in disgust.

“After tasting sweet nectar, even this tasteless water is hard to swallow…”

“Even if you say so, I won’t let you bite me again.”

Luo Yuxi, hands on her hips, looked at Alice triumphantly. When she had first arrived, with only her looks to her name, Alice had treated her like a spare blood bag, biting her whenever she pleased, causing her much pain.

“Is this the witch you were talking about? Her aura, her pressure, even her magic power is pitifully small…”

Vitonena approached, examining Alice. Although she had sharp fangs and crimson eyes, she lacked the most basic feature of a vampire: wings. She didn’t even look like a proper vampire, let alone a witch.

“You must be the Seat of Chastity, Lady Vitonena. I’ve heard you’re a loyal fan of one of the authors we invest in~”

“L-Loyal fan? You mean the one who wrote three million-word pure love masterpieces in a single year, Teacher Mad Bone?!”

“Really? So you know her. The Lawrence family not only invests in the publishing industry, but we also have many authors you might like~”

Alice snapped her fingers, and a maid brought a stack of lavishly decorated books. Vitonena’s eyes widened. She picked one up.

“This… this is the collector’s edition of Saintess, Please Don’t, with a special card and the author’s signature!”

“A small gift, please accept it~”

Alice smiled and pushed the books towards Vitonena, who was ecstatic. But then, she remembered herself and coughed, standing up.

“You! You can’t bribe me! As long as she’s a witch, no gift will work! Come back with me…”

“Good, that’s our bishop. For a moment, I thought you were going to defect~”

Luo Yuxi patted Vitonena’s shoulder. Although Vitonena had looked like she was about to be bribed, with the Royal Guard present, she wouldn’t dare accept a bribe so openly.

“Damn it, I really want that signed collector’s edition. I shouldn’t have agreed to help Luo Yuxi…”

Vitonena reluctantly took out a pair of magic handcuffs, about to restrain Alice, when a figure stepped between them. Luo Yuxi looked at the familiar golden figure, Isabelle, her appearance the same as before, but somehow thinner.

“Bishop, you’re accusing my sister of being a witch based solely on this nun’s words? Isn’t that a bit rash…?”

“Anything related to witches, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Your sister is just coming with us. If she’s not a witch, we’ll apologize…”

Vitonena spoke nonchalantly, not paying any attention to Isabelle. Compared to Alice, who was accused of being a witch, Isabelle had no Order level fluctuations, her physical constitution even weaker than an ordinary person’s, like a wilting flower.

“Take her away…”

“Yes!”

The knights were about to apprehend Alice, but the maids surrounded her, refusing to let them pass. Vitonena glared at Isabelle.

“What is the meaning of this? Do you want to be an enemy of the Church…?”

“I admit my sister is a half-blood, but that shouldn’t be a problem in Apal…”

Isabelle looked at Vitonena calmly, seemingly unfazed by her aura. Vitonena sneered.

“And if I insist on taking her? Can you stop me?”

As Vitonena spoke, dragon scales appeared on her skin. Isabelle, instead of retreating, stepped forward, not at all like an ordinary person. Luo Yuxi, seeing their confrontation, worried. She had only brought Vitonena here for support, she didn’t want any casualties.

“Alright, alright, calm down. I just want Miss Alice to come with us.”

Vitonena, hearing Luo Yuxi’s intervention, withdrew her power. But Luo Yuxi noticed blood seeping through Isabelle’s white gloves. Even just facing the aura was too much for an ordinary person.

“Alright, since we’ve made it clear, no handcuffs, right? Then please come with us, Miss Alice…”

“I refuse~”

Vitonena’s words were cut short by Alice’s calm refusal. A flash of anger appeared in Vitonena’s eyes, but she suppressed it.

“I’m just an ordinary half-blood, there’s no reason for me to cooperate. I rarely leave my house, and now you’re accusing me of being a witch~”

“You…”

“Is there a law in Apal that forbids half-bloods from staying at home~?”

“You!”

“Is it a crime to stay at home?”

Alice stood up and threw her glass on the floor. The sound of shattering glass was followed by footsteps approaching the mansion. Luo Yuxi and Vitonena turned and saw Lika, the Seat of Sacrifice.

“I apologize, Miss Alice, for the Church’s rashness, which has caused you a bad experience…”

“Lika! What is the meaning of this?!”

Vitonena looked at Lika, who walked directly to Alice and bowed slightly in apology. Luo Yuxi, seeing this, then looked at Isabelle standing behind Alice and finally understood.

“Damn it, how could I make such a rookie mistake? The reason Alice is so troublesome in the game is not because of her strength…”

Luo Yuxi looked at Isabelle. Although the game’s profile stated they were sisters, Isabelle’s love for Alice was obsessive. The only reason Lika would intervene was because Isabelle had used the Lawrence family’s influence.

“Well, it’s not a bad experience. If my cute guest wants to chat, there are better ways~”

Alice looked past the two bishops and stared at Luo Yuxi, her predatory gaze making her uncomfortable.

“But now is obviously not a good time for a chat. Next time, I’ll visit you personally~”

“Th-There’s no need. I probably just sensed a magic item with a witch’s aura… I must have been mistaken…”

Luo Yuxi looked away. Even with their overwhelming power, against the Lawrence family, with their vast wealth and influence, this was the worst possible approach.

“I’ll just give her address to the vampire Royal Guard and let them deal with it…“