My Destiny To Be Loved By The Villains [part 2 ]

Chapter 133: Physical Punishment (2)

[You failed, you say?]

"...I apologize."

On the other side of the screen, the Pope looked extremely perplexed.

After all, this was the first time she had made such a report in the years she had served him.

A Grand Assassin had failed in her mission to harm a mere human.

Despite it being a relatively easy mission compared to killing him directly.

[...May I ask for the reason, Seras?]

"He was... Far more well-guarded than I expected, Your Holiness. Fortunately, my identity wasn't compromised, but I believe I need some time to strategize."

Seras replied to the Pope on the video call, feeling as if her mouth was dry.

It was the first time she had lied to him. On top of that, she told him many lies at once.

Back then, she clearly had the opportunity to cause him some serious harm on that man. After all, she had gotten close enough to him.

Her words about how her identity wasn't compromised, and how she needed some time to strategize, were complete and utter lies.

Also...

When she saw that man, she felt a certain feeling enveloping her body.

It was the first time in her life she had ever felt such a feeling.

"..."

Seras fiddled with her fingers subconsciously before pulling her hood down deeper.

The reason why she did that was because she was aware that the expression she was making wasn't the kind of expression she should show to the Pope.

She didn't know what caused this, but what she knew was that an assassin shouldn't have such an expression when they were thinking about their target.

[...Indeed, he truly is an unpredictable man.]

Fortunately, the Pope accepted her words without much suspicion.

It seemed like the trust they had built so far was enough for him to believe her lies.

Though she felt a little guilty over this, in the end, everything would be resolved as long as she could deal with that man.

Despite what happened, her loyalty to the Pope had not waned in the slightest.

[Let me know if you need anything, Seras.]

The Pope said with a compassionate smile.

[May the Celestials' blessings be upon you.]

She could not help but agree with his every word.

Seras bowed her head reverently.

He was the legitimate successor who inherited the will of the Celestials, the Proxy of the Angels.

The person who stood at the pinnacle of the religion that saved her from the 'discrimination' she had to suffer through due to the Empire.

This was the person she had to devote all her life to.

"..."

That was why...

Considering what kind of existence he was to her, it was unacceptable for her if she wasn't able to carry out his orders. And so, she decided that she should start a more detailed investigation on the man who managed to ensnare him, even though that meant overriding the Pope's command.