Mythology Rebooted
Chapter 512 - 224: Divine Arts, Investigator_2

Chapter 512: Chapter 224: Divine Arts, Investigator_2

"Lina, it’s I who arranged to meet you here; as the host, I should have been the one to greet you from afar," Flora said with a slight smile, her radiance warm and delightful, brightening Lina’s entire world.

Lina was momentarily dazed, as if in a dream of their first meeting.

It was a small grove at the Church headquarters, no different from the one before her eyes, where he, having sealed his own powers, practiced swordsmanship to hone his physical strength, until he was drenched in sweat.

The Holy Maiden Flora passed by and offered him a handkerchief with a smile.

In that moment, Lina fell in love, but due to Flora’s status as the Holy Maiden, he dared not express his feelings, instead, he etched her smile into his heart, practicing swordplay in the grove every day of the year.

If he chanced upon Flora, even if she was just passing by, he could be happy for days on end.

Yes, he was a devoted dog.

After all, she was the Holy Maiden, and her status was clear. Coupled with her skillful persona management, and the Church’s various packaging and grooming, she was never short of devotees.

Wayne thought Flora would bare her legs to seduce an investigator, but that was his own presumption, since he was susceptible to such tactics, he projected his feelings, thinking everyone was the same.

Wayne: Who are you anyway, getting all emotional right off the bat? Drop the facade; pay up, or bring people. If you don’t have the money, let the whip do the talking.

Clearly, Wayne overestimated the Church Headquarters’ investigators and underestimated the market of devotees Flora had cultivated over the years. Her fan base was enormous, and she didn’t need to bare her legs; a gentle smile was enough.

Hefei also overestimated the integrity of the Church Headquarters’ investigators. Lina, coming from the Naturalist Knights Order, one of the two investigators of the Dark Squad, headed to the grove as soon as he received a call from Flora, leaving his companion behind.

Confronted with the goddess he had admired for years, he was both nervous and excited. Forget about a hand-kiss; he hardly dared to breathe.

Fearful of offending her in any way.

That’s how devoted he was!

If it were Wayne, a hand-kiss might turn into a trail of kisses up to her face.

Wayne: "I must respect you when you’re a Holy Maiden, but I have to respect you even after you retire, then what’s the point of retiring!"

It must be said, devotees may be the same, but the way they show their devotion varies, with Wayne being more skilled on a physical level.

"Lina, you’re too formal; I’m not the Holy Maiden now, just a regular District Priest..."

As Flora slowly began to speak, Lina failed to catch what she was saying; his world had no sound, no image, only Flora.

This was his world.

Gazing at the goddess within arm’s reach, Lina’s heart surged. The world was so beautiful, the air so fresh, and happiness was just that simple.

He longed for time to stop and stay in this moment forever.

"Lina?!"

"Sorry, Your Holiness, I was lost in thought," Lina snapped back to reality and hurriedly apologized.

"I’m no longer the Holy Maiden..."

Flora smiled, not minding his lapse, her cheeks coloring slightly as she spoke.

Lina was struck as if by lightning; his heart pierced by thunderbolts, he found himself unable to utter a single word.

She kept emphasizing that she was not the Holy Maiden, and now she blushed—could it be possible, was she hinting that the opportunity to pursue her had arrived?

Lina swallowed nervously!

Flora’s smile remained unchanged, very pleased with Lina’s reaction, as she elegantly tucked a lock of hair behind her ear and slowly said, "I didn’t ask to meet you for any special reason, just that we worked together at the Church headquarters, where I served as the Holy Maiden and you, as a Knight, protected me. I wanted to meet you as a friend."

Lina nodded, his tense emotions relaxing, but accompanied by a sense of loss.

"In the past, it was you who protected me. Although it was an assignment from the Church, we have been friends for a long time. Now that you’re in Lundan, I’ll arrange a pleasant journey for you."

"This, Lady Flora, I’m afraid that won’t be possible. As an investigator, I have serious duties. I’m involved in the selection of the next Holy Maiden, and I can’t afford any negligence."

"I understand, and that’s why to avoid any suspicion, I chose to meet you here."

Flora sighed, "I probably shouldn’t have come. The High Priest will undoubtedly make an issue out of this, but if I didn’t come, it would affect our friendship. I was afraid you would be hurt."

She cares about me!

Lina keenly sensed the helplessness in her words and frowned, "The Regional High Priest wouldn’t have opinions against you, would they? You were the Holy Maiden."

"A retired Holy Maiden. Now I am nothing..."

Flora said with a bitter smile, shaking her head, "Moreover, High Priest Hefei was a candidate for Holy Maiden alongside me. She lost to me and has always held a grudge, which is quite normal..."

"I’ve explained that my coming to Lundan is to serve the Church, but she always feels I’m here to wrest power."

What an irritating High Priest!

Seeing his goddess distressed, Lina’s perception of Hefei was flooded with negative reviews. Without even meeting her, he labeled her as an irrational troublemaker.

"Let’s not talk about this any longer, as it may interfere with your mission. After all, one of the two candidates for Holy Maiden in Lundan is her student, and the other her daughter." Flora sighed repeatedly—authority had its weight, and she didn’t want to speak ill of someone behind their back, so she chose not to continue.

Lina disliked her even more and internally stamped Hefei with the labels of abuse of power, nepotism, and intimidation.

In Lina’s eyes, Flora was the perfect Holy Maiden, endowed with beauty, wisdom, and countless virtues, deserving respect from everyone. Flora could do no wrong; any fault lay with Hefei.

"Lady Flora, you have suffered in Lundan."

"Please don’t say that. The High Priest is quite kind, and her reputation in the district is very high. It’s me..."