Chapter 77

"Damn it, damn it, damn it...!!"

As Luisha and the others arrived at the kingdom, Erena was walking through the streets with a hateful expression on her face.

Her jaw still throbbed from the kick. Each time it hurt, the face of the pink-haired woman who defeated her flashed in her mind, making her even more irritated.

Erena had been knocked unconscious by Sharo's attack but regained consciousness quickly due to her toughness.

She was almost about to be taken away by the merchant country's guards, but she woke up just in time and managed to escape by overpowering them.

The country Erena was currently in was the 'Legal Kingdom Artemisia,' located south of the merchant country.

Since the 'Exador Kingdom,' where Luisha and the others were based, was to the north of the merchant country, Erena was heading in the opposite direction from Luisha and the others.

"I will definitely kill that pink-haired woman... but first, I need to find a place to stay."

Erena, who lived a nomadic life without a fixed base, had been to the Legal Kingdom before.

She knew the city well enough to know the location of the inn.

Erena walked alone through the darkened streets.

During this time, the faces of Luisha and Sharo kept flashing in her mind, and each time, a dark flame of anger burned in her heart.

"While I'm here, Luisha is being defiled by that woman... I can't forgive it..."

Erena's eyes, burning with jealousy, had lost their sanity.

People on the street were afraid of her strange appearance and avoided her.

However, one person approached her and spoke.

"Excuse me, miss, may I have a moment of your time?"

The person who spoke was a gentlemanly man dressed in a sharp suit.

He was probably in his mid-20s. His expensive suit and silk hat were distinctive, but most notably, his impressive black afro and the two small horns protruding slightly from the side of his head were particularly characteristic.

"...Are you a beastman? What does a beastman want with me?"

"Hehehe, that's quite harsh. In the Legal Kingdom, discriminatory remarks are a serious crime?"

"So what? Is pick-up in this country not banned?"

"You're quite a talkative one. But that's what makes it worth approaching you."

"You're so roundabout. Just get to the point."

Erena said this with a bored tone, and the beastman man introduced himself in a hurry.

"I apologize. My name is 'Legion.' I guide lost lambs."

"...You're too suspicious. I have nothing to talk about with you. I'm tired. Bye."

Erena turned her back on Legion and started walking.

Legion called out to her back.

"Do you have someone you hate... and someone you want to take back? Isn't that right?"

Hearing these words, Erena stopped abruptly.

She slowly turned around, approached Legion aggressively, and grabbed his collar.

"You... how do you know that?"

Even as Erena grabbed his collar with her terrifying strength, Legion remained calm and answered.

"I am a priest. I have seen thousands of troubled people, so I can tell. And I know that I, or rather, we, can save you."

"Save me... you say?"

"Yes. Despite appearances, I hold a high position in a large organization. If you help us, we will help you solve your problems. What you can't solve alone, we can, because we are many."

Erena was conflicted.

The person in front of her was suspicious, but it was also true that she had no leads on Luisha.

Maybe using him wasn't such a bad idea.

If things went wrong, she could just beat him up and escape. He didn't seem very strong.

"...Alright, I'll go with you."

"Ah! I knew you would agree! Let's go to our base right away."

Legion walked happily, and Erena followed behind him.

After walking for a bit, Erena realized she had forgotten to ask something and questioned Legion while walking.

"By the way, what's the name of the organization you mentioned?"

"Oh, that's right! I haven't told you yet."

Legion turned to Erena and answered with a full smile.

"The name of our great organization is 'The Genesis Church!' I'm sure you'll like it!"