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"... Are you forcing me to use magic to put all of you into a state of anesthesia?"

"You dare... dare..."

The first man who wanted to shout in resistance didn't even finish his sentence before being controlled by Hilmirya through water magic, forcibly putting him into a state of anesthesia.

Everyone was stunned by Hilmirya's actions.

But Hilmirya showed no hesitation; instead, she opened her hands.

"You all saw it, right? There are many wounded here waiting for treatment..."

Hilmirya raised her voice.

"I have no interest in whether you want to receive treatment or not!"

Not only the heretics but also other wounded, even nuns, priests, and doctors, were drawn in by Hilmirya's words.

Despite becoming the center of attention, Hilmirya did not falter.

I will not escape like before, I will not avoid those words!

Faced with Hilmirya's determination, the man who had just rejected her slightly stepped back.

"But since you're already here, I will definitely treat you. It is the faith I believe in that guides me!"

"Amazing..."

The apprentice nuns behind her were amazed, but they did not know that Hilmirya's hands were trembling.

There was no pretentious idea; Hilmirya simply expressed what was in her heart.

Because she knew that the path guided by the Goddess of Water is always the right path.

"Good!"

Seizing the opportunity while the man was distracted, Hilmirya quickly stuck a sticker on him.

One by one, she classified them swiftly.

"Listen, those with red stickers need to prepare to be taken to the doctors."

While placing the stickers, Hilmirya spoke.

"If anyone dares to resist, speak up, and I will immediately put them into a state of anesthesia!"

With her strong demeanor, Hilmirya quickly organized the order of all the wounded.

Next, though she couldn't assist the severely injured, among the lightly wounded, there were some whom Hilmirya could treat promptly and effectively.

Engaging in what she could do, the battle in the hall continued for Hilmirya.

And at that moment, as Hilmirya turned around, a girl stood behind her.

The petite girl was only half Hilmirya's height.

But inexplicably, she wore an unusual tall hat on her head.

Behind the girl were several court guards, who glared angrily at Hilmirya.

"What are you thinking? You're not really going to help these heretics with treatment, are you?!"

The one speaking was not the girl but a guard behind her.

Hilmirya did not refute his words because before she could, the speaking guard had already retreated with regret.

The reason for all this was simply that the girl had turned around and looked at him.

After the guards quieted down, the girl asked Hilmirya.

"Why?"

With no subject, it would normally be difficult to understand the question.

But Hilmirya still answered.

"I am simply following the teachings of the Water Sect, choosing what I believe to be the right path."

The girl squinted at Hilmirya.

"Oh~ To still uphold the repentance teachings of the Goddess in this situation, you..."

With a hint of playfulness, the girl smiled.

"You've done well~"

Taking two steps forward, the girl passed by Hilmirya.

"Adhering to the teachings of the Water Goddess from beginning to end is the true proof of our sincerity!"

Acknowledged, yet simultaneously, Hilmirya had a bad feeling about it.

Ignoring Hilmirya, the girl walked straight towards one of the pagans.

It was a mother holding her daughter.

As the girl approached, the mother and daughter visibly felt afraid.

Although Hilmirya did not know what would happen, she felt compelled to step forward.

However, two guards suddenly intercepted Hilmirya.

"What... what are you trying to do!?"

"Shut up! How dare you call Lady Eumerika!"

"But... but she's just a child!"

With growing unease, Eumerika raised her index finger, signaling for Hilmirya to keep quiet.

"I just said it, carrying out the teachings of the Water Goddess is the true proof of our sincerity, and also the 'right path' you speak of..."

Eumerika's gaze instantly sharpened, and she reached out a hand towards the little girl.

"You medical personnel will continue your medical operations, while our court guards will proceed with our pursuit, all in accordance with the teachings of the Water Goddess, the path we must follow."

"But?!"

In a struggle, Hilmirya shouted.

"Those heretics will surely gather at the black market doctors, harming innocent people and seeking treatment?! No! Together with those soul-selling black market doctors, I will make them all kneel before the Lord for judgment!"

At that moment, a red light emitted from Eumerika's hand as she touched the girl's face.

"No... no..."

Muffled by her mouth being covered, Hilmirya, just like the injured, could only watch.

Then, someone shouted.

"At, at the docks!!"

This shout made Eumerika look in the direction of the caller.

But the red light on her hand did not cease; instead, it intensified.

"Oh~"

Suddenly, a lollipop appeared in Eumerika's hand.

Silent, all the earlier actions of wanting to kill were just to conjure a lollipop.

After handing the lollipop to the little girl, Eumerika smiled.

Now that they knew the coordinates, it was time for the hunt.

"Lady Eumerika?"

"Let's go! Tonight, we have a grand chase to look forward to~"