Reincarnated as a Holy Nun, I Refuse to Lose! v2c74

Chapter 74: The Deceptive Mask

Luo Yuxi walked out of the mansion, looking at the maids coming and going. She then looked around and saw that every shop on the street bore the Lawrence name.

“You see? Deploying an army to arrest the second daughter of the Lawrence family in her own territory was incredibly reckless…”

Lika approached from behind, and although she couldn’t see, she patted Luo Yuxi’s shoulder. Vitonena, following behind, sneered at the maids.

“If she had resisted, I would have known if she was a witch…”

“Really, Vitonena, when did you become so impulsive? This isn’t like you.”

Lika adjusted her clothes, a hint of annoyance in her voice. Baromets, having stayed up all night, simply clicked her tongue, but her mood improved as she looked at the book in her hand.

“I know, it was reckless. And I wasn’t trying to arrest her, just confirm some things…”

“Really? Well, as long as you have a plan, I won’t interfere. The Church has been busy lately, if you need help, you can ask the other bishops…”

Lika smiled gently, her words impossible to dislike. She then vanished, as if teleporting away. Vitonena held up her novel.

“Although it didn’t work out, I’m not giving this book back. Even if I do, I’m going to finish it first~”

“I don’t know why you’re so shameless, but I wasn’t going to ask for it back. Go on, go on…”

Luo Yuxi looked at Vitonena, who was running away with the book, and wondered if anyone really valued such things so much. She turned and looked at the mansion.

“Alright, in that case, Holy Nun Luo Yuxi is off duty. From now on, I’m just ordinary Luo Yuxi…”

Luo Yuxi took out a bone whistle, looked at the plain markings, and blew. A faint sound emerged, so faint that she thought the whistle was broken.

[Blood Bone Whistle]

“Will this thing really summon them…?”

Luo Yuxi muttered. She had seen this item in the game, a golden item, clearly not something ordinary. After all, it wasn’t a player’s equipment.

“Shouldn’t this be on the Vampire Queen’s neck? I can’t believe they just gave it to me…”

“That’s because the current queen is not our rightful ruler. I have to find the princess.”

“Really? Wait, when did you get here?”

Luo Yuxi looked at the red-haired girl who had appeared before her, no magic fluctuations, not even a footstep. It was as if she had materialized out of thin air. The girl looked at Luo Yuxi nonchalantly.

“I’ve been here since the first sound of your whistle…”

“So only vampires can hear this sound. Forget it, I have a candidate, but I’m not sure.”

“Really? Thank you so much!”

The girl’s eyes lit up, her wings fluttering excitedly. Luo Yuxi thought, She’s like a puppy wagging its tail. She pointed at the mansion.

“She’s in there. Go talk to her yourself. I’m going back to rest…”

“Wait! Wait a minute!”

“What is it…?”

Luo Yuxi turned and saw the red-haired girl, who had transformed into a small bat and was now perched on her shoulder.

“The princess’s identity cannot be revealed so easily. You have to take me in and confirm it…”

“Ah, what?”

Luo Yuxi felt a headache coming on. She had just wanted to get rid of them, and now she had to go inside. It would look suspicious. Just then, she heard footsteps behind her and saw Isabelle.

“Lady Luo Yuxi, can we talk…?”

“Miss Isabelle.”

Luo Yuxi was surprised to see Isabelle. Her face was emotionless. Luo Yuxi recalled their first meeting, when she had thought Isabelle was just a simple young lady. But now, she knew that was just a mask.

“What do you want to talk about? If it’s to explain your sister’s identity, there’s no need. We both know who Alice is…”

“Excessive explanations only lead to unnecessary misunderstandings. Can we talk over there? Under that tree…”

Isabelle pointed to a large tree. Luo Yuxi, unable to refuse, sighed and walked towards it. Isabelle followed. They stood under the tree, facing each other, the air thick with tension.

“So, Miss Isabelle, what did you want to talk to me about…?”

“Nun Luo Yuxi… no, Luo Yuxi, it’s been a while since I’ve called you that. Do you remember my confession at the church~?”

Isabelle smiled gently, but Luo Yuxi, having seen her true nature in the game, didn’t believe it.

“I remember. So what?”

“That confession still stands. If you accept, I’ll support you in everything you do. Money, wealth, status, I can give you anything…”

“And what’s the price…?”

“No price, just accept me~”

Isabelle’s smile remained, but Luo Yuxi saw the mask she was wearing. She began to wonder if the “Luo Yuxi” from the game’s backstory, the one who had a connection with Isabelle, was real. After all, that Luo Yuxi had died before the protagonist appeared.

“Is this also your disguise?”

Luo Yuxi’s blunt question made Isabelle pause, then her smile returned. Luo Yuxi now suspected that even Isabelle’s “love” in the backstory was just an act.

“So is that all you wanted to say? If so, there’s nothing useful…”

“How can there be nothing useful? My confession to you~”

Isabelle’s gentle words would have moved the old Luo Yuxi, but now, she only saw a masked girl, mechanically repeating a line.

“If this is also part of your plan, then I don’t want to be in it…”

Luo Yuxi walked past Isabelle and towards Alice’s mansion. There was no point in continuing this conversation. As she walked away, Isabelle turned, a crack appearing on her mask.

“She found out…“