Chapter 307 The Villain Lady Arrives 136
"Brilliant!" The black-robed priest slammed the table and stood up. "If this plan succeeds, the Church of Light will be attacked from both sides and will collapse without a fight."
Soon after, various rumors about the Church of Light began to spread throughout the kingdom. Some said that the Church of Light secretly levied heavy taxes and oppressed the people; some said that Alice and the Holy Son Aidan were actually puppets of the tyrant, and all their good deeds were just to cover up their true purpose. These rumors spread quickly among the people like wildfire, causing a lot of panic and suspicion.
In a remote town, several followers of the Dark Saint Church were quietly spreading these rumors in a tavern. They acted mysterious and whispered, attracting the attention of people around them.
"Do you know? Those seemingly benevolent missionaries of the Church of Light are actually doing shameful things behind the scenes!" said a bearded man in a low voice.
"Oh? What do you mean?" an old man next to him asked curiously.
"I heard that they are secretly training an army to cleanse the kingdom and eliminate all those who do not believe in the God of Light!" The man described it vividly, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.
When the old man heard this, his expression changed, and the people around him began to whisper, and the atmosphere became tense.
Alice and Saint Aidan soon noticed the spread of these rumors. They knew that it was the Dark Saint Church behind this. In order to stabilize the people's hearts, Alice decided to go to various places in person to explain and appease them.
She took several loyal missionaries and traveled through the country roads. Wherever she went, she called the people together and told them the true purpose of the Church of Light and all its efforts in her gentle but firm voice.
"Fellow villagers, I know there have been a lot of rumors about us recently, but I want to tell you that these are all lies made up by the Dark Saint Church to undermine trust between us!" Alice stood on the podium, her eyes sweeping over everyone present. "Since its establishment, our Church of Light has been committed to spreading love and peace and helping those in need. We have never violated others or oppressed the people."
Her words were like a clear spring, washing away the doubts and fears in people's hearts. After listening to her explanation, many people expressed their belief in the innocence and justice of the Church of Light.
However, not everyone could be easily convinced. In the crowd, several figures with cold expressions and flickering eyes quietly retreated. They were the followers of the Dark Saint Church, who were planning the next step of the conspiracy.
Late one night, when Alice and Saint Aidan were discussing reconstruction in a remote church, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the night. Several assassins dressed in black and wearing masks quietly broke in, holding sharp blades in their hands, and rushed straight towards Alice and Saint Aidan.
"Protect the Lord!" The guards in the church reacted quickly, drawing their weapons and engaging in a fierce fight with the assassins. However, these assassins were well-trained and agile, making it difficult for the guards to resist for a while.
Alice and Saint Aidan did not panic. They quickly retreated behind the altar of the church and used the terrain for defense. The magic wand in Alice's hand flashed with dazzling light. She chanted a spell and beams of light shot towards the assassins, temporarily slowing down their offensive.
"Aidan, we must find a breakthrough as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous." Alice said anxiously.
Saint Son Aidan nodded, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then suddenly opened his eyes. A sacred power surged out of his body and turned into a dazzling light, instantly defeating the nearest assassin.
"The God of Light is with us!" Holy Son Aidan shouted loudly, his voice full of strength and determination.
Under the leadership of Alice and Saint Aidan, the guards gradually stabilized their position and began to counterattack. After a fierce battle, the assassins were finally repelled, but the sneer left by one of them before his death made Alice and Saint Aidan feel nervous.
"This is just the beginning..." The sneer seemed to still echo in the air, reminding them that the conspiracy of the Dark Holy Church was far from over.
In order to completely crush the conspiracy of the Dark Saint Church, Alice decided to take the initiative and go deep into the tiger's den. She selected several loyal and brave knights and missionaries, formed an elite team, and embarked on the journey to the Dark Saint Church's stronghold.
After several days of arduous journey, they finally arrived at a secret base of the Dark Saint Church - an ancient castle hidden in the deep mountains and forests. The castle was full of traps and guards, and it was obvious that the other party had been prepared.
"Everyone be careful, it's very dangerous here." Alice whispered.
She led the team, using the terrain and wisdom to break through the traps and guards outside the castle one by one, and finally successfully sneaked into the castle.
The castle was eerie and filled with corruption and evil. Alice and her team carefully searched every corner, looking for the priests of the Dark Church and important documents.
After searching for a while, they finally found the priests of the Dark Holy Church in a secret room. These priests were sitting around a huge stone table, discussing a new conspiracy. Seeing Alice and others suddenly break in, they all showed expressions of surprise and anger.
"How dare you come here!" the black-robed priest roared, "Today I will make sure you never come back!"
Alice held the magic wand tightly, her eyes were as bright as torches. She knew the dangers of this journey, but she did not back down. "The God of Light has given us courage and wisdom. Today, we are going to completely dispel the darkness!" Her voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the gloomy castle, as if bringing a ray of imperceptible light to this dark place.
The black-robed priest sneered and waved his hand to signal the guards beside him to come forward. The guards were all wearing black robes, with ferocious faces and sharp weapons in their hands, pressing forward step by step. Alice and the team members quickly dispersed, forming a defensive formation, ready to fight.
"Go!" Alice gave the order, and the knights took the lead in charging. They were wearing heavy armor, holding long swords, and fearlessly rushed towards the enemy. The swords flashed, and fierce sparks collided with the sharp blades of the black-robed guards. The sound of metal clashing was deafening.
At the same time, Alice and several missionaries used their own magical abilities to cast various auxiliary and offensive spells. Rays of light shot out from their fingertips, either forming a solid light shield to resist attacks for teammates or turning into sharp light blades to cut through the enemy's defenses. The air was filled with rich magical fluctuations, making this battle even more mysterious and thrilling.
However, the Dark Saints were clearly no pushovers. Not only were they numerous, but they were also well-trained and experienced in combat. The black-robed priests were even better at manipulating the power of darkness. They chanted something, and black mist gushed out of their bodies, gathering into various forms of attacks that attacked Alice and the others.
"Be careful!" Alice was quick-witted and used her magic wand to create a light curtain, blocking a black tentacle-like attack. But then, more dark forces surged like a tide, making her overwhelmed.