SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 604 - 604 459 0-9 Hunger Buffet. _2

Chapter 604: Chapter 459: “0-9 ‘Hunger'” Buffet. _2 Chapter 604: Chapter 459: “0-9 ‘Hunger'” Buffet. _2 Hiss, City of Scripts? This underground labyrinth is actually part of the “City of Scripts”?

Upon hearing this name, Colin felt a tingle on his scalp and couldn’t help but take a slight gasp of air.

There was an indescribable feeling…

“King of Savage Sound” was unaware of his thoughts and continued to explain, “I’m not clear on what was initially contained here, but I know that now it has been thoroughly neutralized…”

For them, being thoroughly neutralized was much like an ordinary person turning to ashes.

If only ordinary means were used, there was basically no chance of rescue.

Only the “Red Moon” or a “miracle” of equal authority can possibly recover it.

But…

Theoretically, if asked, the “Red Moon” would most likely extend a helping hand.

It’s just that the result might not be acceptable to everyone.

“Is that so…”

Shana nodded, then asked a few more questions, digesting information such as “World Code.”

Although there were many “new terms,” her recognition of the world she lived in was not slight; with a bit of parsing, she could quickly grasp some things.

Thereafter, she gained a clearer understanding of the place she was in.

Several hours passed by unknowingly…

Early the next day, on the second day of the mission, Colin arrived at the entrance to an underground labyrinth not too far from his territory.

Shana also sensed this…

This speed was much faster than what they had initially planned.

“By the way, Mr. Colin, about that matter…” “King of Madness” hinted subtly.

Although not explicitly stated, Colin knew what he was alluding to.

‘This guy seems to be getting slicker…’ he thought.

In a flash of thought, Colin spoke:

“Rest assured, your performance during this period has all been seen by the organization. When I return, I’ll write a report and submit a formal application to the superiors.”

Pausing, he continued to add, “You can go back now and wait for the notice.”

“Good, good.”

“King of Madness,” who had hardly come into actual contact with human society, did not have much doubt.

Just thinking about finally having the chance to come out…

He was somewhat excited.

Meanwhile, Shana, following Colin and witnessing this scene, although it wasn’t the first time, still felt an eye-opening sharpness as if a small knife was poking her rear.

Soon, the two left the underground labyrinth.

Upon emerging from the rift, Shana stood on the barren ground, gazing around with an expansive view, and couldn’t help but feel a moment of absence.

After all the turmoil within the “Disaster of Magic Fog,” she’d almost forgotten.

The world was originally so vast…

Spreading her arms, tilting her head back as if to embrace the sky and earth, she took a deep breath, which seemed to relax her quite a bit.

“There’s just a little way left, let me lead the way, we need to speed up.”

“Can your body handle it?”

“Of course, there’s no problem.”

At that, Colin did not refuse, knowing that Shana had recovered quite a bit of her status over this period.

At least he need not worry too much about hurrying on the road…

As his voice fell, Shana’s body was enveloped in layers upon layers of radiance, shrouding both of them at once.

Then, enveloping each other, they turned into a stream of light, darting towards the distance with an exceptionally fast speed…

In the “Disaster of Magic Fog,” fast movement was impossible due to the Magic Fog obscuring the propagation of light, but in the outside world, her speed could surpass the “King of Madness”!

From here to the territory, even if Colin were unobstructed, it would take a good half an hour.

But she could make it in less than a minute.

For the thrill of “running it out,” Shana took a slightly longer route on purpose, only reaching the vicinity of Colin’s territory after a few minutes.

“This feeling, watching it, kind of reminds me of the ‘Father of the Ocean’ when it was liberated…”

Colin thought of that person from the past, vaguely remembering that they had wished for something to be burned for them after death.

He had forgotten what exactly it was, but it didn’t seem important, so he didn’t dwell on it.

At this moment, seeing the towering bonfire from afar, Shana couldn’t help but feel a sense of security, even though it was her first time truly being here, it felt just like coming home.

However, just as she was about to enter her domain, Shana stopped in her tracks.

The two of them transitioned back from their luminescent state, landing on the ground…

Colin had thought that Shana wanted to walk the rest of the way, but seeing no indication she wished to do so, his puzzlement turned into sudden realization, and he kept quiet.

Before long, a group of people arrived one after another.

“Her Saintess, I am Amido, a Cardinal Archbishop from the ‘Radiant Assembly.’ We were en route to rescue you, but upon sensing your escape and arrival here, seeing you safe and sound is truly wonderful…”

A church member adorned in white with blue edged vestments approached, his face showing respect.

‘Radiant Assembly’ was a faction that had split from the ‘Holy Light Court,’ and although Shana was ostensibly just a ‘Light’ Saint…

In reality, she was a saint of all ‘Light’ faiths, not just the ‘Light’ Church, so the correct attitude must be displayed.

However, he was abruptly interrupted before he could finish his inquiry.

“Ahem, thank you, Your Excellency Amido, my health is very good, ahem, I appreciate your help, I am doing well now, ahem ahem ahem, being a Saint, I am touched…”

As she spoke, Shana’s face showed gratitude, she covered her mouth, coughed lightly twice, and when she removed her hand, there was some fresh blood in her palm.

The crimson quickly transformed into light and was reabsorbed.

Nevertheless, this left Amido somewhat embarrassed, feeling that he was deliberately made uncomfortable…

After all, everyone knew what kind of help they had actually provided…

At the same time, Colin, standing by Shana’s side, was also surprised.

From their previous interactions, he hadn’t noticed that Shana, usually carefree and humorous, also had a slightly manipulative streak.

Then, more individuals with not insignificant strength, who seemed to Colin to be at least official Seventh or Eighth Levels from Earth, and who held high positions, approached boldly to express their “respect” for the Saint—

No matter what they really thought or how they acted, the Saint’s status was there for all to see.

Afterward, Colin stood silently behind her, somewhat dumbfounded, witnessing how Shana ‘dominated’…

“Thank you,…Knight Commander, Your displayed bravery, sacrifice, humility, and fairness leave me in no doubt, you are an extraordinary and admirable Virtue Knight…”

“…Count, thank you for your gift, your character does not pale in comparison to that of the Knight Commander, I am very fortunate to have been able to save you and your family from that disaster…”

“Mr. Calinsis, your army is the most valiant I have ever seen. I heard that when the disaster broke out, they transferred their living forces as much as possible, so that now they can fight bravely outside the outskirts of the ‘Plague of Magic Fog,’ protecting the people before them…”

“So happy to see you, Lady Archbishop Ovinya of the ‘Light’ Church, if not for your assistance, I might not have been able to return, I am truly grateful…”

Shana, emanating a holy light, faced everyone who had come with a naturally pure smile, extending a sincere ceremonial greeting.

Even for her own ‘Light’ Church members, she graciously did not neglect the appropriate manners.

All who were greeted stood somewhat nervously excited.

“Alright, alright, I’ve received everyone’s sincerity, but I am sorry, forgive me for being a bit impolite, I do not like overly complicated ceremonies; currently, there are some matters I need to attend to, and I cannot continue to accompany you all here.”

Usually, hearing such dismissive words, those present would become angry.

But now, they all breathed a sigh of relief, tactfully indicating they wouldn’t bother the Saint any further and left one by one.

During this time, it wasn’t that they hadn’t thought about talking back…

But saying such things could provoke an attack from any of the others standing there.

What’s more, they would face further questioning upon their return…

After all, apart from the favors they owed the Saint, just the fact that she truly held various authorities made it impossible for them to retort.

In front of Shana, they could avoid doing things, but they couldn’t afford to make big mistakes.

As everyone left one after another, Colin finally closed his slightly agape mouth.

Today, he had witnessed another side of the Saintess.

A bit manipulative, with full-on assertiveness, a stronger side.

Colin had no doubt that if there were a keyboard present, her fingers could fly across it like playing a piano.

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