This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 169 - 160 Lord Holy Sin’s Reputation Suffers

Chapter 169: Chapter 160 Lord Holy Sin’s Reputation Suffers

Lette returned to the reliable grocery store with the two women and set up a barrier around the entire courtyard.

Lilith heard Lette come back and hurried out of the warehouse.

"What’s going on?"

"We encountered The Liar Demon."

"Huh?"

Lilith, who was currently merging with the concept of Desecration, wasn’t particularly keen.

"How did it turn out? Is Unica injured? What about you two?"

"Let’s talk inside."

Lette took the two women and placed Unica on Emily’s bed, then briefly explained the situation to Lilith.

When Lilith heard words like Sea Sacrifice and Tower of Truth’s treasures, her expression turned grim as well.

"Sea Sacrifice Witchcraft, this is quite troublesome now."

Emily, clueless, asked: "Is it really troublesome? I remember Lette saying last time that witchcraft was replaced by Magic.

It shouldn’t be that troublesome, right?"

Lette shook his head: "The troublesome part of Sea Sacrifice Witchcraft isn’t the witchcraft itself, but the priest.

In ancient times, the targets of sacrifices were not the so-called gods; they were more inclined to make sacrifices to the original form."

"What... does that mean? I didn’t quite get it."

"Take sea sacrifice as an example. Their sacrificial object is the sea, not the Sea God.

They don’t believe there is a god managing the sea; they think the sea is a separate entity.

They make sacrifices to the sea, the mountains, the rushing rivers.

This is why the objects of sacrifice shifted from the Divine to more primordial elements.

These blind and devout sacrifices have severe consequences."

Emily cautiously asked: "How severe can it be?"

Lette rubbed his temples and said: "When you pray to the River God with a sacrifice, the River God responds to you.

Praying to the [river], it’s fine if there’s no response.

Once there’s a response, who or what responds to you...

It’s hard to say.

But this sacrificial method has its drawbacks. At least when praying to gods, the target is clear.

Provided the methods are right and the offerings suitable.

Even if the Divine doesn’t grant your wishes, at the very least, they’ll acknowledge you.

But these ancient sea and river sacrifices might not yield a single response even if done a hundred times.

To put it this way, offering to the [Sea God] is like mailing a letter, while offering to the [sea] is like throwing a drifting bottle.

Thus, gradually, letters replaced drifting bottles.

However!"

Lette made a sudden turn: "Some ancient sacrificial traditions have found certain methods or summarized some experiential rules after countless trials and errors.

The odds of their drifting bottles being picked up are significantly higher!

For others, maybe one out of a thousand might be found, but they might get a response after tossing just ten.

The longer the tradition and the more trials, the higher the chances!

This is exactly what’s terrifying about these ancient sacrifices.

That Fish Bone Knife should be key to the sacrifice.

It might even be one of the Tower of Truth’s storages."

Speaking of this, Lette looked at Unica lying on the bed.

"Detective Miss, having heard so many incomprehensible things, isn’t it time to open your eyes? A little advice: playing dead in front of a much stronger individual is futile."

Unica opened her eyes and smiled awkwardly.

"I... I just didn’t know... I was just quite confused."

"Understood."

"What exactly are you all talking about?"

Lette pinched his brow: "That’s... quite a loaded question. Where should I start?

The War of Gods a thousand years ago, or the Battle of the Truth’s Fall a hundred years ago, or perhaps the Witch Hunt Movement fifty years ago..."

At this moment, Emily volunteered: "This time, let me tell it!"

"You?"

Lette thought for a moment: "Alright, you start, and I’ll fill in."

So, after nearly an hour of narration, Emily finally managed to tell Unica some key information.

Thanks to Lette and Lilith’s additions, combined with Unica’s keen and exceptional detective instinct, they barely managed to cope with the task.

"So, I’m one of the seven Witches?"

Unica pointed at Emily: "You’re another one, and another will arrive in a couple of days. And the newly-appointed Holy Light Twin Goddess was once a Witch?

And you, are you the illustrious Lord Holy Sin, not just a namesake?

Now, a very powerful Demon is planning to pull our entire town into... the Dream Realm?"

"If that’s too hard to grasp, think of it as sacrificing, sacrificing the entire place with the people to gain power."

Unica nodded: "The fog, the eeriness, and the panic are all the Demon’s doing.

But his real target is Dragon Island?

But hasn’t Dragon Island disappeared?"

Lette nodded slightly: "From today’s encounter, Dragon Island probably hid itself. His power is already stretched at the Harbor.

I doubt he has the capability to hide Dragon Island himself.

Of course, it’s just my guess. It could also be that he already dealt with Dragon Island, which is why he is so weak now.

Both the maximum and minimum extents of lies are immense; they can’t be measured by conventional means.

However!"

Lette smiled at the three girls: "Today’s practice proved the effectiveness of the Blood and Flesh God Sect.

As long as this Church is expanded, it will surely become a formidable weapon against lies in the future!

I told you, I don’t engage in meaningless endeavors."

Unica paused for a moment: "You’re talking about that peculiar pose-striking church?"

"Exactly!"

Unica rubbed her head: "Sorry, there’s just too much to process at once, and I’m having trouble digesting it all; please give me some time."

"Time we have. If you can’t figure it all out immediately, take your time to ponder.

But I hope you remember one thing.

We are on the same side as you. And everything we do is to thwart The Liar Demon’s conspiracy and save Harbor City.

I believe, at least on this point, we can work together."

Unica felt that Lette made a reasonable point and nodded.

"At least when it comes to ensuring Harbor City’s safety, it is my duty."

Lette stood up: "Tonight, you can rest with Emily. Tomorrow, you can move here to stay."

"Huh? But..."

Unica was still hesitant, but Lette waved his finger.

"Now you have been targeted by that serial killer. If you continue living in your current home, it will involve those around you.

And since you’ve learned so much, I can’t let you leave.

Unless you’re willing to forget everything about tonight, then I might let you go.

Even, I could remove the Witch Power within you to free you from this curse, returning you to ordinary life.

All this depends on your choice."

Unica shook her head firmly: "I... as a detective of Kedrus Harbor City, how can I choose to retreat?

If this curse truly killed my mother and grandmother, and so many innocent people!

I will not let it go easily!

Anyone who brings tragedy to the people is my enemy!"

Lette nodded appreciatively: "Well said, now you two get some rest. Once you’ve sorted it all out, you can come to discuss cooperation with me."

"Um..."

Unica suddenly raised her hand: "I... I must make a declaration. I am willing to stay, but I... I’m not agreeing to be your companion or plaything, nor will I serve as a concubine!

I... I believe that relationships between men and women should be nurtured first before talking about such things.

Besides, I’m still young...

Of course, not that I dislike you. Mr. Wright, you are excellent, and indeed my ideal type..."

"Please, wait a minute!"

Lette made a pause gesture and then asked very seriously.

"Please explain in 140 words why there’s such a misunderstanding about me? Do I look like the kind of scum who’d make a girl I’ve only met twice serve as a concubine?"

"Tonight’s sun is so big, round, and bright! For some reason, I suddenly feel like going for a morning run!"

Emily turned to walk out, only to be pulled back by a Holy Light Chain conjured by Lette.

"Where do you think you’re going?"

"Ahem, can we discuss it outside? Please..."

"Alright then, main culprit!"

Lette dragged the tied-up Emily out, while Lilith waved to Unica, covering her mouth and laughing as she followed them out.

In the courtyard, Lette stared at Emily.

"Speak, confess and face leniency, resist and face strictness."

"Confess and face leniency, resist and face strictness."

"Who told you to repeat me? I’m telling you to confess!"

Lette grinned, baring his white teeth: "Depending on your answer, I’ll consider making a stew, chopping, slicing, or wrapping dumplings together."

"Oh~ it’s not as serious as you think."

Emily’s eyes began to dart around: "We were just chatting, trying to get closer and open the situation.

We are both detectives, so I started with the profession.

Then she asked why I desired to become a detective.

I said it was to maintain law and order, to safeguard a land. She didn’t quite believe me and pointed out that I hadn’t been in Harbor City long enough to care for it.

I panicked when I saw she lost trust in me, so I said you forced me into it.

She asked why.

I... I said you had quirks and were impulsive towards women in strong professions."

Lette gritted his teeth in frustration: "Not to mention you framing me, who taught you such nonsense?"

"Come on, I am still a noble, even though I’m fallen, I’ve seen the world.

Many nobles with power have peculiar eccentricities. Honestly, your hobby is quite mild.

I merely enriched your character! Made your noble identity more credible!"

"I do not have such a hobby!"

"I know, I was just trying to relate to her!"

Emily smiled awkwardly: "I was forced and made things up on the spot; I didn’t expect her to suddenly sympathize with me and change her attitude drastically!

Then I thought, right! She’s a detective, surely she protects the weak and is compassionate.

So, I started complaining to her, condemning your daily torment and playful antics.

But, perhaps I went too far.

She got really angry and said she had to help free me from your grasp.

Ahem, I said it was too late.

I’m deeply entangled now, and can no longer leave you."

Lette felt dizzy, as if the world were spinning.

"My... innocence! My, one! Life! Achieve! Method!

Lilith laughed until her stomach hurt, but she forced herself to stand up and asked: "Then that’s odd: given the situation, why did she let you return home while patrolling alone?

You... never told the truth from the start, right?"

Emily blushed: "Actually, I exaggerated too convincingly, fabricated too much detail.

I previously told her that Lette would be especially anticipating tonight because today marks my appointment as Chief Detective!

So when I proposed patrolling together, she brought it up, asking if I wasn’t supposed to return to serve Lette?

After all, it’s the first day as Chief Detective...

To keep up the pretense, I had to return alone..."

"Wait!"

Lette, who had been looking pained all this while, suddenly had a revelation, ignoring his damaged reputation.

"To keep up the pretense! Yes! I knew something didn’t feel right! It was about keeping up the pretense! The Liar Demon acted tonight to keep up the pretense!"