Mage Legend-Chapter 334 - 22 episodes Exchange

"Not suitable?" Kuboert said, "I don’t see anything unsuitable about it. Mr. Mage, please imagine the Light Saintess, this is the highest honor ever in the Pate Temple. She will directly receive guidance from the Supreme Bishop and soon become a Priest mastering high-level Divine Skills. There will be an entire squad of Paladins at her command, and every sacred Pate citizen will regard her with the utmost reverence..."

"Of what use is this to her?" Lynch bluntly interrupted the Priest, "As an Angel from the powerful Dawn Angel Clan, so-called Divine Arts mean little to them. As for the cheers, applause, and glory, all are but hollow reputations. Although I am not Soka’s parent, I am still responsible for her. Such extravagant things have no meaning. Moreover, if there really is a need to enhance Soka’s abilities, I can teach her spells, which are far superior to Priest Magic that relies on Divine Power."

Kuboert was suddenly at a loss. In terms of power, the gap between the Priest’s Divine Arts and the Mage’s arcane spells is quite significant; when a Great Mage can destroy a small village with a single Lightning Storm, a Priest can merely ignite a few houses. Although Divine Arts have special effects in healing wounds and removing diseases, for Angels naturally possessing these two abilities, such characteristics are unremarkable.

"However..." Kuboert did not give up, as he was well aware only by persuading the Mage in front of him could he possibly take Soka away, "Mr. Mage, imagine the influence a Light Saintess would have on the northern war situation. Seeing an Angel descend would raise the soldiers’ morale to incredible heights. They would firmly believe in certain victory, gripping their weapons tighter and charging bravely. Pate’s Priests have long hoped for a miracle, and the arrival of Angel Soka will reinforce their resolve to fight. As long as the Holy Maiden speaks, some high-ranking Priests will lower their status, leave the temple, and fight alongside soldiers on the front line. And the ordinary people will feel even more uplifted; they will be more eager to engage in the battle to defend their homeland and support our Paladin forces more effectively. Moreover, the descent of the Holy Maiden Angel will brighten the image of our holy Pate, neighboring countries will be more determined in the victory of this war, and reinforcements will arrive as expected. Not to mention the blow to the enemy’s morale and..."

"Priest!" Lynch waved his hand, "Your vision is splendid, and I even have a vision more perfect than yours, but you mustn’t forget one thing: when a candle burns too brightly, it’s not far from burning out. If I were your enemy, I would use every means to kill this Light Saintess. An even better way is to capture the Light Goddess and nurture her into a ’Dark Saintess’ or some other identity to completely crush the holy Pate’s morale. Though the Beastmen and Giants may not conceive such an idea, the threat Soka faces is evident."

"Our Paladins will ensure her safety," Kuboert said, "I can guarantee that."

"Don’t talk to me about protection or responsibility," Lynch said, "If I wished, you couldn’t even protect the bishop, much less this little girl. In short, making Soka your pawn for victory and share the threat of war—I see no necessity for that."

With that, the Mage soared upward, preceding the small boat to the shore of Heather’s lake, evidently unwilling to continue the topic of the "Light Saintess."

Kuboert also fell silent, especially since his argument with Lynch had drawn the elves’ attention. Meeting the Elf Queen was one of his primary objectives, and he couldn’t let discord with the Mage ruin that. He smiled at the elf rowing the boat, regaining his elegant and confident demeanor. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Throughout the journey, Kuboert didn’t speak to Lynch again, and the Mage preferred this state. They were led by several elves towards the palace. The Elf Queen should be holding the midday prayer ceremony in the palace at this time.

Midway, they unexpectedly encountered Soka. The little angel was running side by side with Princess Yilinrui on the hanging bridge amid the trees. Upon seeing Lynch, she immediately turned and came to the Mage’s side.

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