34. The Returnee Noble Lady (33)
“Sufia-chan, you’ve returned~ good job~”
Camila greeted Sufia with a gentle smile.
“…yes.”
As Sufia passed by Camila, Zeke frowned.
“Go get some rest. You’re tired, aren’t you?”
“…But, I still have to offer my greeting, otherwise…”
Sufia walked straight towards Jill, her body staggering left and right.
Looking at Sufia’s gait, Jill frowned.
Sufia’s eyes… were black. Oozing from her entire body was a black haze—
—perhaps, magic—!?
“—get away—!” Camila screamed.
Faster than anyone could react, the magical haze gathered in Sufia’s right hand and manifested into a black spear. At the sight of the spear tip, Jill immediately drew some distance away.
However, Sufia caught up with her at a tremendous speed.
“Camila—!! Zeke—!! Watch out—!! Something is possessing Sufia—!!”
Sufia’s movements were no longer that of a clumsy girl who often fell. Both her action of swinging down the black spear and taking a step forward was akin to that of a veteran warrior.
“—you, are just, a little girl!”
“Who are you—!?”
Sufia turned around. The corners of her mouth rose after hearing Jill’s remark.
Even that movement was odd. It was like a string puppet.
“I’m, I’m, …this me, is his wife—the Dragon Emperor’s—!! You, …are fake—!!”
Camila elegantly fired an arrow, aiming at the hem of Sufia’s dress, trying to pin her to the wall. But, she easily plucked the arrow off, and before Zeke could grab her, she leaped towards Jill.
Jill did a somersault, before hitting Sufia on her back—as a result, she dropped the black spear.
However, the black spear spun around and lunged at Jill.
Damn—! So this spear can move independently—!?
Jill pushed Sufia away and evaded the lunging spear.
Before they realized it, there was another participant in the room.
“Your Majesty—!”
Hadith pointed his sword at Sufia, who was currently lying on the floor.
A shining silver sword, its existence opposed that of the black spear. A weapon that made itself known to Earth and was first seen by Jill on the battlefield six years later.
Without the slightest hesitation, he thrust the sword towards Sufia’s heart.
Jill kicked the floor, hugged Sufia, and rolled on the floor to avoid Hadith’s sword.
“Your Majesty, Lady Sufia is possessed by something—“
“I have to kill her!”
Jill gulped at Hadith’s murderous intent.
At the same time, Sufia started laughing.
“Kill—? Me—!? When I’m the only one who can love you—!?”
“Oi, Captain, behind you…!!”
The moment Jill turned around, the black spear was already flying towards her. But before the spear could pierce Jill’s back, Hadith caught it.
An unpleasant smell and smoke rose from his charred skin.
“Your Majesty…!!”
“Fufu, you know that already, don’t you?”
Along with Sufia’s utterance, the spear entangled Hadith’s arm.
In front of Jill’s eyes, the molten black haze eventually took the shape of a woman, who then reached for Hadith’s cheek, caressing it like a lover.
“Other than me, you have nothing.”
From behind, Jill grabbed the black woman’s neck.
Nothing could be distinguished from her features. Jill couldn’t tell which were her eyes but, there was something she absolutely had to tell her—
“—get lost.”
Jill unleashed her magic.
The pitch-black woman burst with an abrupt noise, leaving only a black stain on the floor. However, the stain also evaporated into nothingness almost instantly.
“Is she gone?”
Camila asked, drawing her arrow. Jill nodded.
“I can’t feel any traces of her… it has vanished completely—Your Majesty, your injured hand…”
“Why did you help her? If you didn’t protect her, I could’ve killed her.”
Towards Hadith’s cold voice and gaze, Jill put her strength in her arms embracing the dazed Sufia.
“…Sufia was manipulated by someone. She didn’t do it out of her own accord.”
“That’s not the problem. That woman, she’s cunning. She could still be lurking inside Sufia.”
“Then you should’ve considered on how to deal with her without injuring Sufia—!”
“It’s up to me on how to deal with it—not you.”
“Please explain this situation—!? What happened, exactly—!? That black spear, is that the Holy Spear of the Goddess—!?”
“Never mind that, just release Sufia, this is an Emperor’s order. I promise to do it in a way that won’t make her suffer.”
“What about that part where she claimed to be the wife of the Dragon Emperor—!? She said I was fake—!! Your wife, the Dragon Princess, should be me—!!”
Hadith didn’t even move an eyebrow. In fact, it was doubtful whether or not he actually considered Jill to be present.
He hatefully stared at the place where the black spear disappeared—
—Jill shouted.
“I should have the right to hear the explanation, Your Majesty—!!”
“…I never thought I would receive those words akin to suspecting me of cheating from you… especially you, who feel nothing about me.”
Did he not catch what she said before—?
Hadith stepped away.
“…Well then, our top priority will be sealing that thing’s movements. Camila, Zeke, the two of you shall guard the Princess. Mihari, are you there?”
Mihari appeared from the other side of the door in response to the summon.
“It’s an order to the Northern Division. Gather all the women of Veilburg to the castle right now.”
“W-what?”
“You need to hurry. There’s a monster that can possess women. Therefore, you must never let your guard down, especially around women who’re over 14 years old. If they rampage, kill them right away. After all, they are the perfect vessel for the Goddess.”
Towards Hadith’s order, Jill gasped.
The Goddess of Kratos could no longer return to her original form. The day she ascended to the Realm of God was when she was fourteen.
If she were to trace the myth, then, just like Rave had a reincarnation of himself—or, in other words, a vessel. There should be a vessel for the Goddess, too.
Since the Dragon God exists, there’s no doubt that the Goddess also exists.
‘Cunning woman’—Hadith uttered so before. He had acknowledged the Goddess’ existence.
In other words… that requirement of being under 14 years old…
…at that age, the girl can’t become the Goddess’ vessel, yet…
Therefore, that requirement exists to repel the Goddess—!!
“Gather all the women in the castle. No exceptions are allowed. If they refuse, it is to be considered as treason. Tell them that it’s for their protection. I shall watch the situation using my barrier. Take Ms. Sufia with you, too.”
“Your Majesty! By doing so, you’ll incite backlash from the residents, which may lead to a rebellion! Especially with the rumors about the curse is still raging!”
“So what? Being forcefully gathered here, when you put that next to being killed, do they have any other, better, option? Do as I say, I won’t explain further. I’ve decided to bow to my wife, after all.”
After proclaiming so in an undisputed tone, Hadith turned his heels. It was the same tone he used when he ordered the massacre during the battlefield six years later.
Those golden eyes no longer reflected Jill.
***T/N: HOLY SHIT!!! HE AINT A PEDO!!!!!! HE AINT A PEDO BUT LAST CHAPTER THAT DUDE HAS BEEN DRAGGED BY THE FBI!!!!!!!! IT’S BECAUSE OF THAT THOT-SPEAR!!!!!!! THAT SPEAR IS ACTUALLY A THOT!!!! SHE’S THE TRUE THOT WE SHOULD ALL BE BANISHING-!!!!!!!
THOT PATROL TEAM, ASSEMBLE!!! ~special thanks to Gabe. Feel free to join everyone!!!
UGH, everyone everywhere is plagued by THOT. THe world IS SO MUCH more dangerous now.
Notable mention:
Yeah this team exists.
P. S : WHO, WHO IS THE KIND SOUL(S) THAT HAS KINDLY DONATED TO ME!?! ///KNEEL/// MAY THE BLESSING OF THE HEAVEN BE WITH YOU FOREVER, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
So the goddess is a pycho b*tch? Okay.
“—get lost.” *
Jill unleashed her magic.
*mm~ a nice alternative to this could be..
“–be gone.” (Thot)
Lol! Thanks for your awesome translations~ <3
I feel that the thot’s vessel is the incest princess.
Ohh now I think that “woman/her/she” Hadith mentioned in Jill’s 16yo recollection of his war massacre pertains to the THOT… the kill everyone related to her part which would be kratos ppl ?
Lieutenant General Gabe of the THOT Patrol awaiting for General Antoinette Vanessa’s orders
General, Our troops are currently looking for ways to break a spear and weapons to use against the (Britney) Spear. Fighting with our current troops may prove difficult considering the (Britney) Spear possesses women over 14, we may have to recruit male members or animal members.
We are now printing more of these recruitment posters:
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTs_2Npx_5vvAsZzDjDq8er8TBIYjtxbVZuPdghnScPu31GBOurjJ93Te1DnA&s=10
General please do not worry your Lieutenant General is a plant hence the enemy cannot possess me so I am ready for the fight!!!
Based on the (Britney) Spear’s color I gueseveryone can see how evil this THOT is so we must be careful!!!!!!
PROTECT JILL!!!!! KILL THE THOT!!!!!!!
PROTECT JILL!!!!! KILL THE THOT!!!!!!!
PROTECT JILL!!!!! KILL THE THOT!!!!!!!
PROTECT JILL!!!!! KILL THE THOT!!!!!!!
P. S.
I realized that I made a mistake.Yhe whole time I thought the title was “The returnee noble lady attacks his majestic the dragon emperor……
I think the vessel is the sister of the prince ger whatever his name is. That stupid sis con prince.
Yeah, i suspect the same
Everything won’t be misunderstood if he explained properly what the requirement was for in the beginning..
But ok, I’ll let it go… for now. That will be his jail free pass.
Nice twist in the seemingly peaceful plot.
Thanks 4 the chapter
Awesome quality as usual o/
I actually quite dislike Hadith in this chapter… uuugh minus points for Hadith… and how did the goddess and the spear suddenly appear hmm… Geraldork is this your doing?
Its cause Geraldo is present in the kingdom. Other than that, the THOT can move independently
What do you dislike about Hadith here? He did exactly as he should given the circumstances. It might not seem “nice” and instead cruel, but if I were in his shoes I’d do the exact same thing if that goddess is as powerful as implicated.
I side with Jill. Killing should be the last resort rather than the first solution you could think off. And killing Sufia would start him on the path of being a desensitized tyrant who six years later would commit unnecessary killings. You don’t just nab people’s life off like swatting a fly like that. Besides, as long as the spear is still intact, that Goddess would also remain alive. Poof, gone were Sufia if Jill wasn’t there. And for what? Was it worth it?
If that’s his way of solving the issue then he will be slaughtering ladies over 14 years of age as if they’re weeds. So any time the goddess possesses someone let’s kill that lady. Plus so far nothing has indicated that killing the host kills the goddess. Also the goddess is clearly able to manifest and move around even without the host so this is just slaughter. And he has refused to explain anything to Jill yet demands that she will love him unconditionally and will believe that all his actions are right without question. All this to me means minus points to Hadith. Nothing to do with being nice all to do with not having logic to his actions or the expectations he sets for Jill.
Anti-THOT agent of the 1st Division present and ready!
Ooh…i had bold guess. ..the real vessel of thot spear is actually “the little sister”of ex-siscon fiancee?? The prince actually just tool for thot little sister?
Thanks for the chapter
Ooo, now that’s an interesting theory!
Thought so, too
Age wise is it possible as well.
Based on the authors style of writing in her other stories is it a pretty good possibility.
So in another words, a hidden last boss? Hmm, I really love this cautious mindset of Yu Ilhan.
Thanks.
Wow she’s really screwing with her title as goddess of love then… she’d be a THOT goddess
Honestly it’s plausible, since in the past chapter, when remembering how special 14th birthday is to the girls in Kratos, Jil remember the sister’s 14th birthday celebrations and said something about the reason why she choose to jump the castle wall (?)