Having reached an agreement about the expedition with the Knowledge Hunter, the Hero's eyes sparkled with curiosity toward the vast ocean.

Although in reality, she had already reached deep sea realms unattainable by anyone in the Kingdom today, such a fleeting glimpse naturally didn't count.

The Hero was just about to chat like in the old days with the Knowledge Hunter nestled in the countryside tree hole, listening to its bizarre stories, when suddenly there was a knock at the door.

[Light——Heavy]

D100=d100(81)=81

The Hero quickly gestured to the Knowledge Hunter, seeing it swiftly merge into the night beyond the window, silently and tracelessly vanishing, before she stood up and walked to the door.

The knocking sounded exceptionally loud in the tranquil deep night, as curiosity grew in the Hero's heart, her Perception also extended outward beyond the door.

At such a late hour, who could it be——

[Hero's Detection]

D70+50=d70(26)+50=76

1.5. Black Dream Key

2.6. Tree Shepherd Priest

3.7. No one

4.8. Assailant!

9. Book Spirit

10. Great Success/Great Failure

D10=d10(5)=5

♛: Black Dream Key

"Why is it her?"

Realizing the identity of the person outside the door, the Hero briefly paused in opening it, her brows slightly furrowing.

The young girl thought for a moment, cautiously stepping back two steps, then lightly raising her hand. The wind echoed in the sealed room, and the door opened accordingly.

She warily looked at the figure outside the door, her five fingers slightly open, and the Finger Claw had already landed in her palm.

"It's so late; what do you want?"

Outside the door stood an adult woman wearing a black nun's robe, wearing a sour expression.

It was none other than the Black Dream Key, recently detained by the Judgement Court, the old Pope's biological daughter.

Before the Liberation Saintess encountered Divine Knowledge, Black Dream Key had not officially obtained the status of a Saintess Candidate but was indeed seen as the most likely person to succeed as the Liberation Saintess.

It was only because many things happened, condensed into a long sigh by the elderly, that she became the Key of the Door she is now.

The Hero couldn't judge those complicated past grievances she didn't quite understand, and she herself had let pass people of the Black Gate more than once, but seeing a Key of the Door appearing so openly at the Cathedral was somewhat unexpected to her.

Though the Hero had heard the Pope mention that after being detained, Black Dream Key claimed she had not yet caused tangible harm and subsequently assisted in the rebirth ceremony for the Legacy of Liberation, barely making up for her crimes.

However, she didn't expect her to even change into nun's clothes.

Despite not feeling the intense malice from their first meeting, the Hero's eyes still inadvertently revealed a hint of suspicion, making Black Dream Key's expression turn even more sullen.

"Tsk..."

1.5. I came to inspect

2.6. Liberation Saintess: I'll join too

3.7. Pre-training for the ceremony

4.8. I have something I want to know

9. You inspect me

10. Great Success/Great Failure

D10=d10(5)=5

♛: I came to inspect

"I came to help you with the inspection."

Black Dream Key clicked her tongue softly, her tone gloomy, yet she offered a straightforward answer nonetheless.

"You fought with the main body of the Dream Erosion Group from the Deep Sea in the morning, didn't you? While it's indeed surprising that you survived to return, no one can guarantee you haven't been contaminated."

Her eyes, dyed pitch-black by magic power, surveyed the Hero up and down, a strange glint rising in her otherwise lifeless gaze.

Hearing the Black Dream Key's answer, the Hero nodded, gesturing for her to come in but still speaking with a tone of doubt:

"I can understand that, but why are you the one helping me with the inspection?"

[Is there a companion? (3+ yes, 8+ for the Innocent)]

D10=d10(1)=1

[Black Dream Key's attitude (inspection +20, Divine Knowledge -30)]

D50+20=d50(18)+20=38

"Now that you've been chosen as a Saintess Agent, even if someone harbors suspicion, they wouldn't dare question you openly at this critical moment. It would be quite amusing if something were found."

Without hesitation, Black Dream Key stepped inside, letting out a low chuckle.

"Besides, those fools in the Church know nothing about the power of dreams. If they weren't so incompetent, the Pope wouldn't be shackling himself like a useless figure in this chapel either.

"So finally, it falls to me, the prisoner, to help you with the inspection."

Black Dream Key turned and slouched, lounging sideways on the sofa with a defeated demeanor.

"Ah, I misspoke earlier; he's not like a useless figure, he is a useless figure." Although her demeanor was downtrodden, her tone was extraordinarily sharp.

"If it weren't for your meddling, that old man would probably have already fallen into eternal sleep by now."

Besides Black Dream Key, there was no one else outside the door. The Hero casually waved her hand, and a breeze closed the door, then sat beside Black Dream Key.

"The Pope is your father, right?"

Though there was no trace of malice, seeing Black Dream Key's unmistakably unfriendly demeanor, the Hero didn't adopt a hospitable attitude but merely looked at her calmly.

"The reason you're able to move freely within the Cathedral like this, and even initially chose to study the power of dreams, isn't it all because of him?"

Although Black Dream Key claimed to be a prisoner, there wasn't a Holy Paladin guard by her side, and the Hero didn't sense any Prohibition on her.

Though this was the Cathedral, and even without guards or Prohibition, the Hero didn't think the heavily monitored Black Dream Key could cause much trouble, the treatment afforded to a captive of her was undoubtedly generous.

And like the Hero's father, the Military Merit Duke, the opponent had stepped into the Palace at such a young age, her magic power surpassing even her father's. This required not only innate talent but also unwavering persistence and effort.

Having seen her father and brother's practice habits and personally felt the Black Dream Key's strength, only then could the Hero truly understand.

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