Ignoring the pain radiating through her body after crashing while holding Kaika, Valo slapped Kaika’s fox mask, forcing the young girl to shut her mouth.
From the moment she transmigrated as Kaika’s Villainous Loli Demon King Mom until now, this was the first time Valo had seen her unfilial daughter show the panicked, helpless expression of a frightened chick.
At this moment, the girl had finally run out of ideas and was obediently shrinking into her arms.
So…
‘Not so tough now, are we, Kaika?’
‘Where was this attitude earlier?’
‘If you’re trash, practice more. If you can’t afford to lose, don’t come.’
‘Is the Clock Tower our bathroom that you can just enter whenever you want? Are Holy Relics as common as cabbages that you can just take them as you please?’
Normally, Valo would have definitely put on her airs as the Demon King and given Kaika a piece of her mind.
But at this moment, the piercing gaze directed at her back served as a cold reminder of a cruel fact to her, even as her blood boiled…
Her desperate charge, which had forced her to transform into her Demon King Second Stage Form, had only succeeded in stopping Kaika’s suicidal attempt to use the Holy Relic.
She had merely avoided a future where her daughter either fell into darkness or died.
In essence, she hadn’t resolved the actual crisis.
Turning her head, Valo saw the elegantly standing nun staring at her, the intruder, with a sharp and questioning gaze!
The look seemed to say: Your driving skills were quite amusing, but now it is my turn.
In her haste to prevent the Bad Ending, Valo hadn’t bothered with a disguise—her Second Stage Form had been seen clearly by the opponent.
Even if the other woman hadn’t guessed that she was the Villainous Demon King yet, she wouldn’t overlook Valo’s identity as a high-ranking, pure-blooded demon.
It was only a matter of time before she realized Valo was the Female Hero’s mother.
Finally…
Valo glanced at the nun—Kenes, the Sister Superior of the Hidden Sea Church.
She was responsible for handling all the Holy Relics collected by the Church.
In terms of combat power, she was a T1 existence within all of Valorant.
Did you see the high slit in her habit and those black tights? Those were for the sake of convenience in battle—and she meant real battle.
The obstacle Kaika was destined to face in the game’s plot was actually such a heavyweight!
‘Good job, Kaika. You really stepped in it this time.’
Time was almost up.
“A high-ranking member of the Demon Race, and then there is that… hmmm, figure. It seems you are the mother of Finney who has been talked about quite a bit lately—Lady Valo, correct?”
The cold wind blew up the dust, and the sound of the Sister Superior’s boots clicking against the marble floor sounded like a countdown to death.
“In that case, for the one you are protecting… there is no need for me to remove her mask.”
“Please set an example as a mother. Surrender peacefully and explain the reasons and motives for your actions tonight.”
Behind that elegant smile was a bone-chilling coldness.
“Don’t try any tricks, don’t be clever, and don’t force me… to kill you.”
“After all, from my personal standpoint… I loathe the Demon Race.”
Before the Sister Superior could finish her sentence, Valo’s time in her full Villainous Demon King form ran out, and her physical traits reverted to normal.
She had done nothing except stop the Bad Ending. It was as if she had gotten angry just for the sake of being angry.
In the current situation, she had no chance of escaping punishment.
Once she was captured and a major investigation was launched, her identity as the Villainous Demon King would surely be exposed.
At that time, the only thing awaiting her would be one of the game’s Bad Endings—judgment and death.
Valo gave a bitter smile.
As a veteran fan of anime and games… she had miscalculated.
If she had just stayed calm for one minute or even ten-odd seconds back at the Clock Tower, she would have realized that stopping Kaika would lead her into a dead end.
She should have abandoned Kaika and run away immediately.
Only by staying alive could one continue to deal damage. Betting on Kaika being killed by an NPC was the most rational choice.
So, had her appearance really just been to save her daughter?
Since things had come to this, she might as well be a mother to the very end.
Valo ignored the Sister Superior’s demand for surrender and instead looked at Kaika with a serious gaze, stopping the girl’s intent to use the Holy Relic!
Kaika was still wearing her mask. As long as the girl didn’t use a Holy Relic that symbolized her identity and stance, there was still a chance to maneuver in the future!
A man on a white horse isn’t always a prince; he might be the Light Guardian, Sun Yifeng.
Without evidence, would the Sister Superior dare to claim that the girl in her arms was her daughter, Kaika?
Objection!
Plus, with Finney’s help, Kaika should be able to find a glimmer of hope for survival.
So, what Kaika needed to do now was…
“Run.”
Standing up, Valo suddenly pushed the girl toward the window. This was the second floor of the Clock Tower; if she jumped, she wouldn’t die.
Immediately after, she turned around to meet the nun’s gaze!
The latter understood her intention instantly! Her gentleness and friendliness vanished as she took a stride forward, intending to stop Kaika!
As for the woman blocking her path?
In the Sister Superior’s eyes, Valo was likely nothing more than a speed bump she could roll over without feeling a thing—a rag she could grab and toss away at will!
In an instant…
The Sister Superior’s hand reaching for her collar…
Kaika’s voice calling out “Mom” in a panic…
Everything seemed to slow down.
This was because the Nurturing Panel had popped up in Valo’s vision.
The Holy Relic in the display case that she had intended to give up on this morning—Purity Protection of Askara—was currently spamming her chat box!
[Askara is surprised by your actions to rescue your daughter. To actually choose the identity of a mother over that of a Demon King… how stupid!]
‘You talk too much!’
She had already realized it was a bit stupid, but since she was already here, she could only put on a brave face and act like a good mother.
[Favorability: 10%]
[Askara is deeply moved by your act of sacrificing yourself to protect your daughter! Lolis are weak, but mothers are strong!]
‘I’m not… I didn’t…’
[Favorability: 15%]
‘Wait?’
[Askara has decided to temporarily set aside her prejudice against the Demon Race to help you, a mother, protect her daughter.]
[Favorability: 20%]
Valo was momentarily stunned. This thing had been clearly unhappy with her as the Villainous Demon King when she discovered it this morning, looking like it wanted to explode along with her.
But now, after seeing a small drama of motherly love and filial piety, it was moved to tears.
Its Favorability was skyrocketing, and it was willing to help regardless of its stance?
Where did this saint come from?
However, along with the increase in Favorability for this Holy Relic on the Nurturing Panel, more information was unlocked.
[Lv1: (Temporary) Provides the user with an unparalleled Holy Shield Protection and reflects damage back at enemies with Holy Light.]
Valo immediately realized that this was likely her only chance to escape her own Bad Ending!
A Holy Relic wasn’t a lucky charm; there was no point in having it if she didn’t use it when the time was right!
Who hides their tactics during a life-or-death situation!?
‘Give me a line! The line used in the game when activating this Holy Relic from the protagonist’s perspective!’
“Please lend me your strength and let me fulfill my duty as a mother, Askara!”
Angelic wings unfolded with a dazzling radiance, and the blinding light repelled all attacks!
The Sister Superior’s body was thrown back as if she had slammed into an indestructible barrier.
The blazing flames and Holy Light forced her to cover her eyes with her sleeve!
Even if it was only for a moment, even if it was only for one time, it was enough for Valo and Kaika to catch a scent of survival!
……
When the Holy Light dissipated and the cold wind rushed back in, plunging the small chapel back into darkness and cold, Sister Superior Kenes opened her eyes only to see two figures outside the window.
One was carrying the other in a princess carry, and they quickly and nimbly vanished into the night.
It wouldn’t have been difficult for the Sister Superior to give chase, but she simply stopped by the window, her brow furrowed, and abandoned the plan to pursue.
This was because Lady Valo had… indeed activated the Holy Relic. This also meant that Lady Valo was now its master.
What would be the point of chasing her then? According to custom… from this moment on, the Holy Relic belonged to the other party.
The Sister Superior rubbed her aching forehead. The Holy Light from moments ago had made her eyes sting; it was truly worthy of being a Holy Relic.
And then… the series of events tonight made her head ache just thinking about them.
‘Purity Protection of Askara, a Holy Relic that even the Saintess could not activate…’
‘And now it has recognized a demon thief as its master?’
‘Furthermore, purity… Purity? Purity!’
‘Why on earth does Lady Valo qualify for the word “purity”?’