A Shadow Cast in Paradise (23 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 117

“You… are you really going to stand against the Temple?”

“If necessary.”

Luise quietly set down the inkwell.

Not once had she selfishly used the power of dark magic.

Knowing just how dangerous her power was, she had only ever used it to fight Dietrich.

But for Eve’s sake, she was now prepared to become a true villain for the first time.

For the first time, Giselle sensed the chilling aura of a predator emanating from Luise.

Even Giselle had momentarily forgotten—because of Luise’s ever-gentle and docile demeanor—

that if Luise truly set her mind to it, no one here could possibly stand against her.

Giselle realized that Luise held the knife in this negotiation.

Luise was merely choosing the path of penance, willingly enduring loss out of guilt.

It was only by Luise’s mercy that Giselle could stand before her, alive and speaking.

Giselle moistened her dry lips once and opened her mouth.

“…So, what exactly do you want?”

“Grant Eve the Saint’s Mark of Protection.”

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