Girl Hero: Revenge on Goblins!-Chapter 313: D111. Evil Omen_2

Due to these evil entities usually appearing around towns and villages, the Outer Court rarely delved into desolate dangers such as the highlands. Those large, perilous magic creatures near towns were often handled by other Professional Guilds, with the Adventurer Guild organizing subjugations while the army focused more on the Arcane Surge and city defense.

Only with clear division of labor can society function better and civilization develop. It was based on this belief that the Six Guild System was established.

Thus, not to mention the Corrupted Phoenix, such an ancient Great Demon, the Church’s experience in handling those large evil magic creatures dwelling deep in the wild was rather weak.

"Although the Church has the Holy Knight Order," the Cruising bishop was about to continue explaining but suddenly fell silent.

[Discussion’s result: Extreme Failure!]

1. Labyrinth of Defiled Souls

2. Blood Replacement♛

3. Silent Star of the Night Sea

4. Hollow Induction (hearing knowledge of cure will directly enter a Hollow State)

5. 4

6. 4

7. Beast Spirit: Corrupted Entity

8. Dreamshift

9. Abyss

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(2)=2

"Curse... Blood Replacement?"

Unconsciously muttered whispers during pondering caused the fervent discussion to quickly subside.

The air was thick with an oppressive atmosphere, everyone was plunged into silence, exchanging bleak looks, even the sergeant furrowed his brows subconsciously.

These seasoned soldiers of the Border City exchanged glances, their expressions filled with mixed emotions.

"Indeed... if it’s that ceremony..." someone murmured softly, seemingly glimpsing a feasible solution.

"But the price..." another muttered, hesitant in tone.

Amongst the whispers, some shook their heads repeatedly, displaying a look of opposition.

"That’s forbidden... we absolutely can’t do it."

One even looked angrily, glanced at the carriage not far away, lowered his volume, and scolded harshly.

"Do you actually want our Holy Maiden to conduct such an evil ceremony!?"

The sergeant locked his brows tightly, remaining silent for a moment.

The Cruising bishop looked surprised. Although his intuition and experience sensed the unstable atmosphere, he didn’t immediately grasp its meaning as others did.

The Military Mage beside him was silent for a few seconds, then explained softly, "You’ve just come to the border for your post, right? Although there should be records in the Church archives, it’s understandable not to know... it was something that happened a few years ago—"

1. Tragedy♛

2. Disaster

D2=d2(1)=1

Male/Female & Parent/Child

2D2=d2(1)+d2(1)

Sacrificed (Male/Female & Parent/Child)

2D2=d2(1)+d2(1)

[The culprit is—]

1. Adventurer

2. Researcher♛

3. Noble

4. 1

5. 2

6. 3

7. 1

8. 2

9. 3

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(2)=2

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

"It was a tragedy that happened a few years ago."

The Military Mage wore a somber expression.

Although the Border City was under military control and overall security was good, every city had its filthy corners.

Leaving the border, venturing into the wilderness beyond civilization also meant leaving the direct jurisdiction of the Kingdom, attracting many outlaws from across the Kingdom to flee here.

Hence, there existed many gray areas in the Border City, and shocking bloodbaths and incidents were not uncommon.

Though most of the soldiers present were not from the City Defense Army responsible for security, as residents and insiders of this city, they naturally could immediately think of that once infamous horrifying case upon hearing the keywords.

"That researcher, to cure a curse suffered during a magic experiment accident, imprisoned his father and conducted a horrific ceremony, forcefully transferring the curse to his father.

"That ceremony required extracting the blood and soul of a direct relative, using the similarity in bloodline and soul, to temporarily mislead the curse on the cursed and lure it onto the Soul Blood. Then, by destroying this part of the Soul Blood, the curse was removed," the Military Mage explained in a low voice, his expression increasingly grave.

"The more blood is drawn, the more complete the soul part, the stronger the ceremony’s effect. But because it directly involves the soul, after the Soul Blood is destroyed, the contributor might become a vegetable, losing all sense of self, becoming merely a living husk."

Recalling the records in the internal archives, the Military Mage slightly furrowed his brows and continued, "The father of the cursed person was imprisoned by him, almost all of his blood was drained, and died on the spot after the ceremony was completed.

"More chilling was that at the time, his child was by his side, prepared as a backup sacrifice... and his wife, trying to stop this mad ceremony, was brutally murdered since her blood was of no use.

"This catastrophe shocked the entire Border City at the time.

"After the mage removed the curse and regained his strength, he decisively went on the run."

He finished speaking, and the other soldiers wore solemn expressions. Even at the border, cases of this caliber were rare.

[Level]

D30+30=d30(28)+30=58

"To capture—or kill him, we deployed many manpower, and many were—" the Military Mage shook his head.

1. Seriously Wounded♛

2. Dead (+10)

D2=d2(1)=1

"The researcher was somewhat renowned even at the border, regarded as a genius capable of having his own Mage Tower in the future.

"But after encountering a curse in a research accident, he lost most of his Strength, and his career collapsed because of it... However, none of this could excuse his crimes," the Military Mage sighed.

"Several of our colleagues were seriously injured during the pursuit, some had to retire after recovering...

"In the end, after we [], we thoroughly searched his residence and laboratory, found detailed information about the ceremony, and sealed it away."

1-8: Killed♛

9-10: Imprisoned

D10=d10(6)=6

"Blood Replacement..." Upon hearing the Military Mage’s account, the Cruising bishop exhaled a breath, his face also showing a hint of heaviness.

"Actually, if it doesn’t involve other evil sacrifices, the ceremony itself is theoretically feasible and not too difficult. If there are enough family members to share the Soul Blood, the damage should be significantly reduced..."

However, he quickly shook his head, denying the thought.

"But this method would never be accepted by Miss Hero," the Cruising bishop stated firmly.

"I think so too." Beside him, the sergeant nodded, then ordered the soldiers around.

"Don’t bring up the ceremony again; I will discuss it directly with Lord Count afterward and also request assistance from the Knowledge Hall and Mage Guild."

"I’ll report to the higher-ups of the Church Court too," the Cruising bishop echoed.

The heated discussion ended unresolved, leaving the Military Mages shaking their heads in either frustration or resignation, having no choice but to accept the outcome.

As they spoke, the running pace of the chocobo carts gradually steadied with the change in terrain.

They had distanced themselves from the highlands, leaving the roughest stretch behind, and in the distance, the magnificent walls of the Border City became faintly visible.

The oppressive atmosphere in the group began to relax with this familiar sight. Even battle-tested soldiers felt a sense of peace and relaxation when home was in sight.

The Hero also poked her head out from the carriage, the breeze brushing against her cheeks. Although she hadn’t been at the border long, the outline of the city temporarily made her forget the troubles of the curse.

She slightly turned her head, glancing at the scene behind her.

The vast highlands had melted into a mere landscape on the horizon, appearing tranquil and serene.

What should be done first after returning to the border?

1. Go to the Weapon Store

2. Go to the Clothing Store

3. Go to the Armor Store

4. Return to the Count’s family

5. 1

6. 2

7. 3

8. 4

9. Is there anything interesting here (?)

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure♛

D10=d10(10)=10

D2=d2(2)=2

[Hero’s Curse Skill: Hollow Triggered]

D100+30=d100(49)+30=79

[Hero’s Curse Skill: Honey Addiction Triggered]

D100+30=d100(25)+30=55

"Take a temporary rest at the watchtower ahead."

Seeing the Border City faintly visible on the horizon, the sergeant nodded slightly.

Though the majestic city was in sight, visual distance often differed from actual distance. The sergeant decided not to hurry further and chose to pause for rest.

As a border-guarding Fortress City, the Border City handled immense daily traffic, with human activity naturally extending beyond its walls. Thus, at certain distances from the city, based on the size of the roads, stations and watchtowers were set up as supply and checkpoint spots.

While these small points couldn’t accommodate a military group of their size, resting briefly posed no issue.

"Miss Hero, do you need to get off and have a break?"

Sensing the chocobo cart’s slowing pace, the Snow Woman asked considerately.

[Hero’s next action—]

1. Yes

2. No♛

3. Chirp?

D3=d3(2)=2

[Extreme Failure!]

1. Stealth of Nightmare

2. Whisper of Luring

3. Hunting Object: Taboo Curse

4. Teleportation Gate

5. Malevolent Glance

6. Assault by Magic Creatures

7. Assault by Demon

8. Meow?

9. Verdant Demon

10. Critical Success♛/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(10)=10

D2=d2(1)=1

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