This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 42: If You Are a Mage, Persist for 100 Seconds

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: If You Are a Mage, Persist for 100 Seconds

"When a Divine Officer performs Divine Arts, the cost is shared between the spellcaster and the Divine.

I’ve mentioned this before, haven’t I?"

Lette’s fireball rapidly enlarged, transforming into the charged state for Linked Fireballs.

"Therefore, a Divine’s Divine Soul can also mark elements."

Emily still couldn’t believe it: "But! How can the Light God mark the Fire Element?"

Lette looked at Emily with a helpless expression: "All these years, what have you and your teacher actually learned?

Your teacher has really led you astray.

A basic question for you, who introduced the concept of Element Affinity?"

Emily wanted to retort to Lette, but she truly didn’t know, stammering with embarrassment, her face flushed.

"I figured you hadn’t studied well enough, so let me tell you, the concept of Element Affinity was first introduced by the Elves.

It’s called affinity because all Elves are All Element Mages.

However, for them, if their affinity with a certain element is higher, casting magic of that attribute is easier and more powerful.

It’s like having a group of friends; I get along well with some, not so well with others. Naturally, I feel more at ease with those I’m closer to.

That’s why it’s called affinity, indicating which element you’re more attuned to.

Humans, in terms of soul strength, are inferior to the Elf Clan.

For humans, only if the affinity meets the standard can they perform magic of that attribute.

If it doesn’t meet the standard, they cannot imprint a soul mark.

So, do you understand now? With a God’s soul strength, they can imprint on all magic elements.

Of course!

Imprinting elements that don’t match one’s divinity is more effortful.

But, what does a God’s hardship have to do with me?"

"Oh, so that’s how it is..."

Emily pondered, suddenly realizing.

"No, wait! The Gods wouldn’t just comply with your whims! They would certainly refuse!"

"Hahahahaha, you caught that. Well, it seems you’re not entirely beyond hope."

Lette wiggled his fingers, dispersing the Fire Element: "Indeed, the Gods wouldn’t agree to do such trivial and bothersome tasks for believers.

I actually argued with that sour-faced goddess over this issue.

But the Light God would.

Because he has no choice but to do so."

"Why, does he owe you money?"

"Sort of, he has to earn extra money from me."

Lette expanded his halo, placing it over Emily’s head: "The Light God has so few believers and is constantly hounded by the Holy Light Goddess.

It won’t be long before he runs out of resources.

I just used the Fireball Technique, but my energy consumption is slightly more than that of a Fire Mage using the same technique.

Roughly 1.2:1.

This margin becomes the God’s extra earnings, or service fee.

If he wants to stand firm in front of the Holy Light Goddess, he must work for me honestly!

And I think, currently, the cost ratio is still too high.

Later on, if more people use the Light Magic Ring, we can further lower this ratio!"

Emily covered her mouth with both hands: "You’re even swindling the Gods!"

Lilith glanced while patting her stomach: "What dishonest thing wouldn’t he do?"

"Don’t say it like that, I gave him a job opportunity, allowed him to gain experience and learn a skill! He should be grateful~!"

Seeing the obvious disdain on the two women’s faces, Lette coughed twice.

"That’s an Evil God, who came to rob the house of the Holy Light Goddess, I’m punishing it!"

Emily felt the Magic Ring over her head: "But I have to say, the Magic Ring system you’ve created has a lethal attraction for those Truth Remnants!

But I feel that everything you’re doing may not be enough to eliminate all enemies, surely there will be some who slip through!"

Lilith poked Lette’s cheek: "Because this guy never planned to sweep clean the enemies, he just wanted to force them out and catch a few leaders.

Then, have me read their souls to find traces related to the Witch.

Finally! Find a way to save his old flame."

"Oh oh oh! No wonder! You went through such lengths, setting bait and traps, just to catch the Truth Residue and Dark Favoured.

These all relate to the Witch!"

Lette raised a finger, tapping them both on the head: "Can’t you see if I’m protecting the Holy City? Why think so shallowly?

Saving people and saving the city, there’s no conflict!"

Lilith held her face with a sulky tone: "I suppose it’s saving people and conveniently saving the city?"

"...You’re washing the dishes and pots today!"

"I’ll wash them, I’ll wash them!"

Lilith, unfazed, began clearing the table. Emily wanted to help, but Lette motioned for her to sit down.

"I’ve told you so much just now, do you understand my intention?"

Emily nodded her head: "Showing off!"

Lette gave her forehead another flick: "I want you to face reality! In this siege, I never counted you as combat power from the start!

You, a Fifth Level Elemental Mage only at the Third Level ability, dared to boldly ask for a task?

Claiming you’ll deal with the Truth Remnants?

How, exactly? Are you planning to make them laugh to death with your meager knowledge reserves?"

Emily sat there dejectedly, too chastised to lift her head.

"If you want revenge, strive for it, at least break through to the Saint Rank to have a chance to get involved.

Because from the last time you devoured the Blood Witch’s soul crystal core, you already possess the magic power reserve of a Critical Saint Rank.

Once your mental level improves, you’ll soon grasp great power!

This grand performance will definitely give you the chance to shine.

So, from now on, your sole task is to become stronger! Understood?"

Emily sprang to her feet: "Got it! I will strive to get stronger!"

"Good! Then later, I’ll send you for special training!"

"Special training? What special training?"

Lette clapped his hands and stood up: "It’s this! If you’re a Mage, endure for 100 seconds!

Soon I’ll give you a Blessing, then have Lilith toss you into the Element Subspace! It’s full of various Elemental Creatures!

I captured my Light Element Lord from there!

You must find a way to endure long enough inside and simultaneously mimic and comprehend the mysteries of magic!

Don’t worry, if you’re subjected to lethal level damage, the Blessing Technique will be triggered, resurrecting you and teleporting you back.

I will offer you hot tea, recast the Blessing Technique, and then kick you back into the Sub elemental Space!

After repeating this cycle, it won’t take long for you to become an experienced Battle Mage!

Breaking through to Saint Rank will be within reach!"

Emily’s face instantly turned pale, and she turned to flee.

But Lette merely snapped his fingers lightly, and several Light Chains extended from the halo above Emily’s head, binding her like a dumpling.

"Let me go! You’re committing murder! What if your Blessing fails!"

"Then I’ll apologize to you!"

"I’m afraid by then I wouldn’t be able to hear it!"

Lette lifted her, heading towards the kitchen: "Lilith, open the portal to the Element Subspace!"

Lilith placed the washed dishes neatly, flapping her little wings as she flew out.

"Alright, which Element’s Subspace?"

"Of course it’s the Wind Element Subspace. Isn’t she a Wind Mage?"

"What are you talking about? She’s an All Element Mage."