Maggie was woken up early in the morning by the nun, who said that the archbishop had summoned her.
She could only quickly pack her clothes and head to the cathedral.
Perhaps because the pilgrimage to the saints was completed smoothly, Maggie could feel the gazes falling on her more and more frequently and more and more predatory, as if they were looking at a piece of fat.
Contrary to the expectations of the nobles, she was not sent to the guillotine for deceiving the temple, which naturally displeased the onlookers.
Or rather, they were always dissatisfied that she didn't step down from her position as the Holy Maiden of Light.
The gazes lurking in the shadows were sticky and disgusting; it wouldn't be long before someone couldn't resist reporting her to the archbishop for a reward.
The only problem is that she hasn't yet determined how she concealed her talent and how she released the Holy Prayer Song. She's also worried that the Zephnia family might have a backup plan for her, and she's unsure if she'll suffer a backlash if she rashly reports her.
It's quite ironic that what they fear is the Zefnia family, who are using her as a disposable sacrifice, not her herself.
No one truly values her or treats her as an independent entity.
Maggie thought to herself with a self-deprecating smile as she pushed open the cathedral door and slowly walked to the altar.
"His Majesty the Emperor of the Kingdom of Arnold is possessed by an evil spirit and has requested the protection of the temple. This is the first time the Holy Maiden has been sent on a mission to another kingdom, so she is probably not very familiar with it yet. She will be accompanied by a high priest, a paladin, and a nun."
Brown Ford turned to look at Maggie, smiling kindly and speaking with perfect tact and concern for her.
The title of the Holy Maiden of Light seems sacred and inviolable, symbolizing the majesty of the temple.
In the actual system of the Temple of Light, the Holy Maiden of Light can only be considered a rather special position. Apart from her role as a mascot, the Holy Maiden of Light can also be used to maintain the relationship between the temple and other countries.
The Temple of Light should promptly send personnel to resolve problems encountered by other countries.
However, if the problem involves the emperor and the royal family, then it is necessary to express the respect of the Temple of Light by sending the Holy Maiden of Light to act as a high-ranking diplomat.
Maggie just didn't expect the mission to come so quickly, and that it would take her to the most troublesome and dangerous kingdom at present, the Kingdom of Arnold.
"Thank you for your trouble, Your Excellency."
Maggie lowered her head and showed no objection to Ford's arrangements.
"This is all I should do. Her Highness is still young, and I am an old man. I don't know how much longer I can stay in this position, so I naturally have to take care of her."
Ford sighed and rubbed his shoulder.
“Your Excellency is in good health; no one can take your place.”
Maggie understood immediately and replied.
"Then I'll take your kind words, Your Highness."
Ford is, after all, nearly 300 years old. When he smiles, you can clearly see the wrinkles on his face. Despite his good maintenance, the years have still left their mark on him.
"Yes, Your Excellency, I should be on my way."
Maggie knew that the carriage to take her away was already prepared outside, and Ford never gave her a chance to refuse.
"Wishing Your Highness a safe journey."
Ford nodded slightly.
"Thank you for your blessing, Your Excellency. May God protect you."
Maggie drew the symbol of the Temple of Light on her chest with one hand, then clasped her hands together on her forehead and bowed to the archbishop.
...
The carriage swayed and wobbled as it set off again. Exhausted in body and mind, Maggie felt a little comfort at this moment. The Temple of Light, which everyone longed for, seemed so oppressive to Maggie.
The archbishop did not arrange for Harun to accompany her this time. Having one less clever person by her side meant she didn't have to be so careful in many things, which was a good thing.
After a short rest, Maggie sat up straight again. She only needed to rest for a moment; she wanted to live.
Maggie quickly sorted through the plot information about the Kingdom of Arnold in her mind, and finally the memory image froze on a demon key.
The Kingdom of Arnold is currently in the midst of a power struggle among five princes for the crown prince position. The claim that the emperor is possessed by an evil spirit is most likely a tactic employed by one of the princes to force the emperor to abdicate sooner.
The high priest accompanying her on this trip to the Kingdom of Arnold, seemingly to escort her, was actually in charge of the arrangements made by Ford.
Ford secretly supported the third prince's ascension to the throne, and this was seen as a demonstration of his stance and attitude.
At that time, she only needs to be flexible and protect herself, and absolutely not get involved in the struggle for the throne.
This is tantamount to telling Ford that she can be a blind puppet saintess, as long as she is spared.
While we're at it, let's also look for the Demon Key that appears in the capital of the Kingdom of Arnold, 'Dapata', in the story.
That's right, Maggie has made up her mind. She will use the Demon Contract to break through to the next level of magician.
The wolves outside won't give her much time.
When she returns to the Temple of Light, someone will probably report her.
If she had already become a formal magician by then, all the rumors would have been disproven, and Ford wouldn't have blindly believed those who slandered the saintess.
She only hoped that the Demon Key would summon a mid-level demon; a demon that was too weak would be useless, and a demon that was too strong would be too much for her to handle, and she couldn't break the contract.
Maggie wasn't entirely sure about its contract level either. In the story, the Demon Key was later taken back to the temple by Harun and sealed in the forbidden room, where no one had ever used it.
"Your Highness, there is an elven village ahead. We will have to walk for a while."
Maggie was lost in thought when suddenly there was a knock on the carriage, and the voice of High Priest Lawrence Arlin rang out from outside.
"Can."
A hint of surprise flashed in Maggie's eyes, but her tone remained calm, revealing no emotion.
On the way to the Kingdom of Arnold, there's an elven village. Did elves live there? Why wasn't that mentioned in the original comic?
Maggie stepped off the carriage and looked up to find herself in front of a lush, dense forest. The setting sun cast orange-red sunlight through the trees, and a gentle breeze caressed her cheeks, soft and warm.
Maggie was genuinely surprised.
She had read "Miracle Day" at least dozens of times and clearly remembered that the road to the Kingdom of Arnold was entirely flat, without any forests.
The only uneven spot was a deep pit that had appeared for some unknown reason.
“Your Highness, it’s getting late. Although most elves are eccentric and xenophobic and are very wary of outsiders, they should be allowed to stay the night out of respect for the Temple of Light.”
High Priest Arlin bowed his head and spoke respectfully to Maggie.
"Don't disturb them too much. If necessary, our team can set up camp nearby."
When she's away from home, Maggie doesn't care much about her quality of life; she's not a true aristocrat and doesn't care about such things.
"This... Her Highness is of noble status..."
The high priest hesitated.
"It's alright."
Maggie shook her head. Even in the wild, she wouldn't encounter any danger; the group of paladins behind her were no pushovers.
"Alright, I'll send someone to ask."
High Priest Arlin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, his opinion of Maggie slightly changed, and turned to give an order to a nun.
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