Hunter starting from Hunter World

The Holy City—Rabona, was once the largest and most prosperous city in this land.

It is the center of economy, culture, and religion. It is known as the safest place in the world and the pride of all mankind.

But now, it has declined to the point where it is difficult to even maintain law and order.

Due to the exodus of the population, large areas of the city have been completely reduced to ruins and ghosts, and only a small section near the central cathedral remains of the originally bustling market.

In order to better protect its own safety, the church even ordered the construction of a second city wall in the city.

As for the outermost layer, it has long been completely abandoned.

Even during the day, merchants and travelers only dared to approach the dilapidated gate under the escort of patrols.

Otherwise, whether it is the monster hiding in the ruins or the bandits entrenched in the old house, they can easily kill them.

In addition, the church also abolished the original rule prohibiting the entry of large swords.

Because if there were no big swords to regularly clean out the demons hiding around, it is estimated that with the small population left in the city, all of them would have died long ago.

Therefore, the current church has already chosen to lie down and accept the cruel fact that it is declining and will eventually die.

Its top management has also been corrupted at a speed visible to the naked eye. With the wealth they accumulated by playing with their beliefs, they live a life of intoxication and dreaming every day.

The most typical example is the extra street dedicated to special service industries near the church, and the scantily clad young women standing at the door of the street.

You must know that ten years ago, this kind of service industry was explicitly prohibited in the Holy City.

Once caught, at best they would be expelled, at worst they might be burned on the rack and tortured.

but now……

This has become a favorite place for church leaders and military officers to visit.

After all, smart people know that they will eventually die, so why not enjoy themselves in time?

In particular, the huge wealth accumulated by the church, instead of eventually taking advantage of others, it is better to spend it all now and enjoy food, wine and women.

In fact, people go from standing on the moral high ground to falling into the abyss of desire much faster than they think.

Although some bishops also tried to promote some laws to improve the situation, they had little effect, and in serious cases they were assassinated by their subordinates.

The final result is that no one is willing to stand up and turn the tide, and everyone lies down together.

Looking at the bleak streets and the sisters with heavy makeup and large white chests and thighs around them, Lackey was in shock, his face flushed and he stared down at his shoes.

Coming out of a small place, he couldn't withstand this kind of stimulation, and his lower body was uncontrollably holding up a small tent.

Allen was keenly aware of this, and immediately walked closer and joked: Oh, there is a reaction. Do you want me to take you for a walk inside, and find two big sisters to help you transform from a boy to a man?

No... no need!

Lackey subconsciously clamped his legs and shook his head desperately, not even daring to look at Claire's face.

Relax, don't be so nervous. This is a normal physiological reaction. There is no need to be so shy. As I said, what's wrong with men being more lustful and perverted? If there is something wrong, it should be those who claim to have created human beings. Gods. They designed men to be like this.

Allen took the opportunity to start indoctrinating the poor boy again.

no way!

Who makes this little guy's reactions always so interesting?

And he has always wanted to know what Lackey's feelings for Claire were.

Do you regard her as your relative or sister?

Or are you simply grateful to the other party for taking you in, so that you won't end up dead on the streets?

Or is it an adolescent boy’s ignorant impression of the opposite sex?

But it's a pity that even Lackey himself probably doesn't understand this issue.

Just when Allen was teasing the boy in front of him unscrupulously, Claire finally couldn't bear it anymore and stopped with a cold voice: That's enough! What on earth do you want to do? Why have you been following us?

There is no special purpose, just to kill the boring time. What's more, I didn't disturb your mission. Allen shrugged innocently.

Asshole! What did Alina say? You kidnapped her! Claire asked, suppressing the anger in her heart.

No! You are wrong! I saved her. Without me, what do you think her current outcome would be like? Cut off her head and turn into a corpse? Is this the result you want? Ai Lun asked meaningfully.

moment!

Claire, who was angry one second, regained her composure the next second.

Because from agent Lu Lu's mouth, she had probably guessed a little bit of the truth.

So I understand that it is the best outcome for Alina to fall into Allen's hands, at least she can save her life.

But at the same time, Claire was also quite unhappy with Allen touching her best friend.

Especially the ambiguous action of hugging each other made her have the urge to chop him to death.

Finally, after a fierce psychological struggle, Claire finally snorted and put the matter aside for the time being.

Not even if you don’t let go.

Before she is strong enough, she has no ability to take back Alina.

In this way, the three of them quickly found a relatively clean and tidy hotel to stay in, and prepared to go to the cathedral after dark to inquire about the situation with the bishop who issued the commission.

But before it got dark, a loud and noisy sound came from the distant street.

I saw a team of thirty people riding horses, slowly moving along the middle road.

There were men and women among them, and all of them wore uniform silver armor, with a sun-shaped badge emitting golden light on their chests.

Holy Light Church?!

Claire's pupils suddenly dilated, her face full of shock and disbelief.

As early as when she was receiving training in the organization headquarters, she was taught that there are two forces in this world that she must not actively provoke.

One is naturally the western land ruled by Allen, and the other is the Holy Light Church in the south.

The most obvious symbol of the latter is this badge that emits light like the sun.

It is said that anyone who wears this badge possesses an energy called holy light, which can be used not only to heal wounds and diseases, but also to burn enemies.

Many demons who cross the border are easily killed by these people wearing badges, and even their bodies will be turned into black charcoal.

But what puzzles Claire is that the Holy Light Church and the Holy City are mortal enemies.

Back then, a religious war almost broke out between the two sides because of issues of faith.

But now, the Holy Light Church is walking openly on the streets of the Holy City, and there are even church soldiers in front of them to clear the way.

What is the Holy Light Church? Lackey asked cautiously.

Coming out of a small town, he, like most civilians under the control of the organization, knew almost nothing about the outside world.

Claire explained without looking back: It is a religious organization that has grown in the south. They believe in something called the Holy Light, and use it as a link to connect all the cities and villages in the south to form an alliance. It looks like something big is going to happen here.”

Yeah! Something big is going to happen here. Allen pursed his lips and turned his attention to the familiar figure at the front of the team.

Short stature, long blond hair, green eyes, and a handful of stupid hair on the head that sticks up and never yields...

There is no doubt that in order to cooperate with him in performing this scene, Arturia came in person.

The two of them obviously noticed each other and exchanged a look calmly, then made no next move.

In about ten minutes, the delegation, led by soldiers, entered the interior of the cathedral.

After the massacre ten years ago, the few remaining bishops had been waiting for a long time. Bishop Myers took the initiative to step forward, put one hand on his chest and bowed deeply: Welcome, noble Saint.

Thanks!

Arturia nodded very reservedly in response.

To be honest, her first impression of the Holy City and the Church was not good.

Whether it was the lifeless streets or the depraved special service places, they all made her feel uncomfortable.

In addition, most clergymen seriously lack the most basic respect for the gods they believe in.

In other words, they simply regard God as a cover for deception, and its essence is just to make money and enjoy themselves.

Bishop Myers undoubtedly noticed the flash of contempt and disdain in the other party's eyes, and hurriedly explained with a wry smile: Saint Rabona was not like this before. Our church used to have many devout clergy, including several Millions of believers. But since experiencing the horrific killings and turmoil ten years ago, everything has slipped towards the bottomless abyss.

Are you referring to the tragedy caused by the demon invasion? Arturia asked in an uncertain tone.

That's right! It was that horrific massacre that made almost all believers doubt the existence of God. Some radical people even believe that God does not exist and is a fictitious thing. Otherwise, why did he not perform miracles? Come and save the Holy City. Since then, large numbers of citizens have begun to flee with their families, feeling that this place has been cursed.

When saying these words, Bishop Myers' tone was full of bitterness and helplessness.

As a witness to the decline of the church, he was filled with despair and even wanted to commit suicide several times to find relief.

But when he thought that after his death, the entire Holy City would most likely fall apart in an instant, he had to give up such thoughts and continue to hold on.

Then why did you choose us? If I remember correctly, you should be our mortal enemies. Arturia raised a question that bothered her.

You must know that her visit this time was not requested by her, but an invitation from the Holy City Church.

Because of faith! Although we believe in different gods and have very different doctrines, you at least have faith. In contrast, the West may be rich, but the lords and people there have no faith, and instead pursue greedily Money, power and material comfort. Bishop Myers gave his reasons without thinking.

From the perspective of someone like him who has lived in a religious atmosphere all his life, the ignorant people must have a god to unify the spiritual world, otherwise the entire society will inevitably fall into evil and be full of disputes and turmoil.

Since the God of the church is no longer good, let another God try.

What are the conditions? Don't tell me, you are willing to give up the Holy City unconditionally. Arturia touched her chin with an interested expression.

Without saying a word, Bishop Myers took out the list he had prepared from his pocket and handed it over: Here! This is all our conditions. If you agree, then from now on, all our clergy here will All were merged into the Holy Light Church, and the teachings of the Holy Light will be spread from now on.

Arturia took it and glanced at it twice before returning it calmly: Sorry, these terms are too complicated. I need a few days to think about it.

No problem! I have arranged accommodation and delicious food for you and your entourage. You can eat something first, and then wash away the fatigue of the journey and have a good night's rest. With that, Bishop Myers gave a message behind him. The attendant made a gesture.

The latter understood the situation and immediately took Artoria and her group to the most gorgeous house not far from the cathedral.

That's where the bishops used to meet to discuss the direction of the church.

But with the crazy massacre ten years ago, bishops were almost becoming rare animals, so naturally there was no need to reserve such a large conference room.

So Bishop Myers simply ordered it to be transformed into a place specially used to entertain high-level visitors.

And the first person to live here was naturally the Great Sword who came to defeat the Awakened Ones.

The Church, which had witnessed the terrifying power of the Awakened Ones, correctly realized for the first time the astonishing strength possessed by the organization, and since then it has canceled the rule prohibiting the entry of great swords.

Watching the Holy Light Church group disappear at the end of the corridor, Bishop Myers finally relaxed a little and asked without looking back: What do you think of this saint and the young church knights behind her?

Very strong! Very, very strong! I can guarantee that if this saint takes action, there will never be a single living person in the entire cathedral. A woman whose whole body was covered under a hood replied softly.

Oh? How about compared with you? Bishop Myers was obviously a little surprised.

If she wants, she can crush me to death at any time like an ant. Bishop, please don't test me anymore. The power of the Holy Light Church is beyond what you and I can guess. So give up your unrealistic ideas. , and proceed honestly as planned. In addition, I have to perform a mission in the next few days and cannot stay in the Holy City. You'd better be careful. You must know that there are many demons and monsters in the ruins outside the city. Awakener. The woman warned solemnly.

Damn it! Can't you just clean them all up?

No! That would arouse the suspicion of the organization.

As soon as the last word was blurted out, the woman disappeared directly from the place. Even Bishop Myers didn't know what method the other party used.