Girl Hero: Revenge on Goblins!
Chapter 183: D66. Nightmare_2

Chapter 183: D66. Nightmare_2

The Church, sprawling nationwide, had a dedicated department and sect filled with individuals skilled in prophecies.

Although the current Saintess could effortlessly utter highly precise predictions, causing these prophecy experts to have little presence in the outside world, no one could deny their abilities in this field.

At this moment, the Cruising Bishop approached hastily. While his face bore a smile, it could not hide the gravity in his brow.

The Hero, noticing his serious demeanor, felt her joy fade, and her heart began to race slightly.

What had happened?

Before she could jot down her question on paper, the Cruising Bishop spoke bluntly,

"Lord Hero, it is a pleasure to see you safe. I have something important to tell you.

"—You might have been marked by a prophecy of the Magic Creatures.

"We must ensure your safety, please follow me."

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[Rank 7 Nightmare Sage]

Invaders from beyond, sinister Fantasy Species.

The invisible Demon Spirits of collected evil wisdom, the King of Gluttony who devours dreams, the creator of nightmares, the ruler of fear.

[Nightmare Sage’s Prophecy (Fantasy Species+30, Recipe Localization+10)]

D100+40=d100(30)+40=70

[The Church’s Counteraction]

D100=d100(66)=66

Note: The difference determines the detail level of the prophecy.

[The Church countered the Nightmare Sage’s prophecy—]

1. It is the Siren

2. It is the Hero

3. With the Big Snake

4. Only known to be in the border

5. Is a church Professional

6. Martial Monk maiden

7. Black-haired, Emerald Eye ♛

8. Staying at the inn

9. Knows the grown-up city

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(7)=7

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’I have been marked by a prophecy? What prophecy?’

The Hero, although expecting the Bishop to discuss something serious, was still taken aback upon hearing such unfamiliar terminology.

"The prophecy is... do I have to start from the beginning..."

The Cruising Bishop was also momentarily stunned and scratched his head.

[Do others in the Church know the Hero has been marked by a prophecy?]

1. Yes

2. No ♛

D2=d2(2)=2

"Lord Hero, could you please come with me first, this is not the place to talk."

The Cruising Bishop said with a bitter smile.

The Hero nodded.

’I have mentioned many times, you don’t need to address me like this, Bishop, considering how much you have helped me.’

She wrote as she walked.

"Alright, then I will graciously comply." Without much hesitation, the Cruising Bishop honestly nodded without formalities.

Following the Cruising Bishop, the Hero headed towards the Church, but unexpectedly, instead of the main entrance, he suddenly turned into a nearby alley.

Only after several twists and turns did they arrive at a small back door.

"I’m sorry we have to enter through here, but we can’t let people inside the Church see you yet."

The Cruising Bishop whispered.

The Hero’s doubts deepened, but she still followed him inside the Church.

Once the small door closed, they stood inside hefty stone walls, with the Cruising Bishop finally letting out a sigh of relief.

’Can you tell me now? What on earth happened?’

The Hero wrote two large question marks, though even in the dim room, it didn’t impede the Bishop from seeing the confusion on her face.

"Of course, I will explain as thoroughly as I can, but first, Heroine, may I ask you a question? I too am not yet certain...

"Have you recently come into contact with anything related to nightmares, like some particularly ancient, lost precious artifact?"

Though the Cruising Bishop’s question was ambiguous, the Hero quickly arrived at an answer upon a little reflection.

—The Human Transformation Potion?

Before she could jot it down, the Bishop discerned the answer from her thoughtful expression.

"It really is you."

Unconsciously using honorifics again, the Bishop sighed, a mix of relief and complex emotions filling his expression.

"Due to the clash of prophecy magic, neither the Nightmare nor the Church could precisely lock onto the person in the prophecy.

"But I connected the dots to you the moment I heard the description, which truly exemplifies your status as a Hero."

"So please follow me, there is an empty Confession Room; it’s a good place to converse."

[The Cruising Bishop’s Explanation (30 for Honest Approach)]

D70+30=d70(58)+30=88

[The Hero’s Understanding]

D100=d100(60)=60

[Nightmare Sage’s Prophecy]

The long-lost Elixir of Secrets has been discovered by mankind—

And on the one who bears the secret of Human Transformation lies everything we need—

@#$%^(Healer’s Tear), bestowing a kind temperament;

The blood of Nobles, bestowing a noble lineage;

The hair of youths, bestowing the possibility of growth;

@zhan#￥shide%zhijia&*(Warrior’s Nail), granting a mighty seed;

&nongdi%han$%^(Farmland’s fertile earth), the cornerstone of nurturing civilization;

A maiden’s pure kiss is the tender proof among humankind;

Finally, casting in da&￥she*&%￥#’s she&#tui (Big Snake’s snake shedding), merging everything to transmute into a human.

This is a heaven-sent coincidence, a gift of Destiny.

That black-haired, Emerald Eyed maiden would become the terminus of the Nightmare, the dawn of humanity’s dream.

Secure this treasure— to escape this endless Nightmare.

The magic potion is on &*(&bi&border%j*%...

Damn it! The Church’s clerics! Too noisy!

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In the two-person Confession Room, the Cruising Bishop accurately explained the current situation to the Hero.

The Hero also made an effort to understand the major portion of it.

’So, if I were found, I’d be captured by a Fantasy Species’s Nightmare to be used for alchemy?’

The Hero couldn’t help swallowing hard as she read what she wrote.

A Fantasy Species, isn’t that on the level of Sister White Snake?

"Yes, though I have no intent inquiring how you learned about a Magic Potion, the spell fluctuations we detected, and the prophecy content overheard, shouldn’t be wrong."

The Cruising Bishop nodded.

Most prophecies can be interfered with, broken, or even altered; after all, it’s essentially a special spell.

However, for humans, the threat of Arcane Surge has never been merely a sudden beast tide due to magical element stimulation.

There are Magic Creatures, covetously eyeing at humanity itself, at human territories, possessing wisdom rivaling, or even surpassing humans.

Even without the push of magic elements, they would seize the chance to invade as alien enemies.

More than a disaster, it’s akin to war.

Humanity is never monolithic, either, hence, the duel and clash of prophecy magic, while not frequent, occasionally does occur.

Nonetheless, any battle involves initiative. Although the Church at the Border City promptly counteracted the opponent’s prophecy magic, the contents derived couldn’t be erased.

Even if the opponent didn’t know the Hero’s appearance or identity, the characteristics of a black-haired, Emerald Eyed noble maiden narrowed the search considerably.

’What should I do now?’

The Hero’s writing bore signs of unease.

Nightmares can’t just be punched to death, right? Kicking probably wouldn’t land either.

But magic might work? Yet she knew none.

"This..." the Bishop also looked hesitant.

Nightmare Sage was not only powerful but situated in the outer realms, challenging to vanquish.

If the Church and Kingdom could effortlessly infiltrate enemy lines and slay them, Border City would not be primarily focused on establishing a defensive line but expanding territories.

[Hero’s Next Action—]

1. Dye her hair? ♛

2. Kill the Nightmare’s scout

3. Reincarnate

4. Depart the border promptly

5. 1

6. 2

7. 3

8. 4

9. Nightmare’s Lair (outpost)

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(1)=1