Maggie was unconcerned about the chaos and turmoil within the Duke's mansion. Outside, a carriage to the Temple of Light had already been prepared, its extremely special specifications and temple markings exuding utmost holiness and inspiring awe.
"Your Highness, please."
Harun walked to the carriage with a warm smile and raised his arm, indicating that Baixi could use him to help her get into the carriage.
Harlan's knightly etiquette was impeccable and flawless. Before entering the Temple of Light to become a paladin, he was also a prince of the Kingdom of Arnold, and royal etiquette was almost ingrained in his bones.
"Thanks."
Bai Xi nodded her thanks, and this time she still didn't help Harun, but climbed into the carriage on her own.
Although Harun never showed any negative emotions such as disgust, jealousy, or anger, he was incredibly gentle to everyone and was the most perfect prince knight in everyone's eyes.
But he is actually a germaphobe. Even if his clothes touch him through gloves, he will destroy the items that were touched when he gets back.
Bai Xi didn't want to provoke him.
Through the carriage window, Bai Xi caught a glimpse of the Duchess's reluctant, pained, and desperate eyes.
Bai Xi could only shake her head at the Duchess, signaling her to go back and rest, before reluctantly lowering the carriage curtains.
The journey to the Temple of Light was long. Bai Xi quietly straightened her skirt and thought about how to break the deadlock. She had read the comic so many times that she could always come up with a solution.
Suddenly, a female voice appeared in Bai Xi's head, soft and gentle, with a hint of gratitude in it.
"Thank you for helping my mother out of that predicament."
Bai Xi paused for a moment, then asked uncertainly.
"Are you Maggie herself?"
The woman's voice gave a soft "hmm," confirming Bai Xi's guess.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to take over your body!"
Upon hearing the definite answer, Bai Xi blurted out her apology.
"It's nothing. I drank the poison myself last night. I didn't want to live anymore."
Maggie spoke gently, soothing Bai Xi in a soft voice.
"Having foreseen, or rather experienced, my future death, I was utterly disappointed in my father, but I was too weak to dare to rebel against him."
Maggie spoke in a very sad tone.
Bai Xi didn't ask any questions or interrupt; she just listened quietly.
"Even if I could do it all over again, I would only want to die and end it all."
"I just didn't expect my body to wake up again. I saw everything that happened this morning."
"You're willing to help your mother out of a predicament, so you must be a kind girl."
As Maggie spoke, a faint sense of guilt suddenly crept into her voice, as if she were apologizing for making such an impolite request.
"If you could, could you save your mother?"
"Let her escape from that cruel and tyrannical father, and from the cold and heartless ducal mansion."
Upon hearing this, Bai Xi wiped away non-existent sweat.
She didn't think the request was unreasonable; since she had taken over someone's body, it was only right to protect the mother.
But it's too early to talk about these things now. It's already a miracle that she survived the punishment of the Temple of Light, let alone saving people.
Unfortunately, Bai Xi could only give Maggie a slight hint.
"Now that you've been through it all, you know I'll soon be on the guillotine, right?"
Maggie sensed Baixi's worry and immediately revealed the information she knew.
"There is a secret passage connecting the Temple of Light to the outside, in the garden behind the cathedral. When the knights change shifts at night, you can take the opportunity to escape from the temple."
"If it were you, you could definitely start from scratch and save your mother."
Maggie can only trust Bai Xi right now.
"and you...."
Bai Xi was somewhat surprised.
If Maggie knew how to escape, why was she sent to the guillotine in the comics?
Maggie smiled indifferently, but Bai Xi inexplicably sensed a touch of sadness in her voice.
"Because my father said we cannot bring shame to the family."
Bai Xi fell silent. She didn't know what to say, so she could only apologize to Maggie.
"sorry."
The comic doesn't focus on Maggie's storyline; she's just a minor supporting character who serves to introduce the events. No one knows her inner struggles, inner turmoil, pain, and despair.
The main characters wouldn't, and the readers certainly wouldn't either.
"Okay, I'm tired. No matter who you are or where you come from, I'm giving you my body."
“I know what I did was despicable, so... it’s okay if I didn’t protect Mother. You just need to live well, Baixi.”
Maggie's voice was light and cheerful, with a touch of playfulness, but it grew softer and softer, gradually becoming ethereal.
Goodnight, Baixi.
In the end, only a faint, almost liberating sound remained, fading from my mind.
"This time... I can finally be free."
Bai Xi opened her mouth weakly, but only made a silent mouth shape towards the air.
Good night and sweet dreams.
Bai Xi chose to keep the truth from Maggie.
She never told Maggie that the death of the saint was just the beginning of the comic, a prelude to reveal the heinous acts committed by the Zefneria family, such as selling addictive drugs, buying and selling slaves, and even colluding with demons.
In the end, the entire Zefneria family was exterminated, and the Duchess naturally did not escape this fate either.
and.....
Even if we follow Maggie's advice and escape the temple through the secret passage, we will only end up being hunted down and killed by the Holy Knights. The Archbishop will never allow her to become a stain on the temple's history.
As a noblewoman, Maggie was far too naive; no wonder that upon foreseeing her death, she chose to commit suicide by poisoning herself immediately.
Bai Xi sighed silently, then helplessly rubbed her face to clear her head.
Thinking about the plot that follows, it's a truly hellish start, but what's done is done.
The information Maggie gave her wasn't entirely useless; at least it made her actions easier and prevented her from being trapped in the Temple of Light and waiting to die.
Thus, from now on she is Maggie, and it is only natural for her to take good care of the Duchess.
Only by having real power in the temple can the Duchess be protected before utter destruction strikes.
Recalling the Duke's ugly face just now, Bai Xi's lips twitched uncontrollably.
She couldn't help but make a silent vow in her heart.
Once I return from the Temple of Light, that idiot duke will be dead.
...
The journey to the temple was not far, and with the carriage enchanted by special magic, the group quickly arrived at the Temple of Light.
"Your Highness, it's time to get off the carriage."
Harlan's gentle and dignified voice came from outside the carriage, accompanied by the uniform footsteps of the knights.
Maggie gave a soft "hmm" and stepped down from the carriage, still not touching Harlan's outstretched hand out of gentlemanly courtesy.
She felt there was nothing wrong with it; it was perfectly normal not to do things that others disliked.
Maggie turned around, just missing Harlan's subtle glance as he swept his gaze over her back, revealing a thoughtful expression.
She walked forward, sighing inwardly.
The gods have not appeared in the world for seven hundred years, and the miracles of the seven gods on the continent of Coral are gradually decreasing and disappearing.
The number of believers in the God of Light has only increased.
The Temple of Light, symbolizing the authority of the God of Light, is sacred and magnificent. Sunlight shines through the stained glass windows onto the ground, creating a beautiful scene. The water from the magic fountain sprays into the air, subtly reflecting the colors of a rainbow.
The faint sound of hymns purifying the soul drifted from within the temple, reaching Maggie's ears.
A colossal statue of the God of Light stands before the temple, his handsome features conveying a solemn and inviolable aura.
Maggie's gaze, however, landed precisely on the statue's ears, where three earrings were embedded in the ear cartilage.
Despite it being a sacred occasion, Maggie secretly swallowed, glancing subtly at Harlan beside her, who appeared upright and noble.
Who would have thought that the God of Light, Nophiel, is now the Holy Knight Commander of the Temple of Light, Gos Harun, and that once he reclaims his divine status, he will revert to being the God of Light again.
Who would have thought that the God of Light, with his countless believers, not only has earrings but also tongue piercings?
Maggie really wanted to cover her face; such a lewd setting, yet it's a serious ensemble comic.
You can't blame her for looking for fanfiction.
Maggie's mind was racing, but she didn't show the slightest sign of anything amiss on the surface, maintaining her elegant and noble demeanor as a lady.
Harlan and Maggie continued walking forward without stopping.
No matter how large the Temple of Light is, it will eventually come to an end. When the two arrived at the temple gate, Harun dismissed the other knights who were with them.
The nun at the door bowed respectfully to the two of them, and when she looked up at Harlan, her eyes revealed undisguised admiration.
"Your Highness, the Knight Commander, and the Archbishop are waiting for you."
Harlan had deep-set eyes with upturned corners, making even the dogs look at him with affection. But when he gave the nun a slight smile, she was instantly captivated, her eyes sparkling, and she almost fainted.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Harun never acted superior to his maids, behaving like a humble and polite prince.
Maggie couldn't help but give him a thumbs up in her heart. As expected of the most pretentious God of Light, his human form perfectly inherited this trait.
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