Both Orphen and Tek belong to classes with relatively low health pools. Upon receiving that blow, their health was instantaneously diminished by approximately one - third. Conversely, Fess fared rather well. As a knight predominantly focused on defense, he only lost 211 hit points, which, when compared to his total health, amounted to merely one - eighth.

  "Orphen, administer healing!" Kenley promptly admonished.

  Orphen immediately hoisted the large solar cross pendant in his hand. Streaks of light commenced cascading down from above, and everyone instantly felt a marked improvement in their physical well - being.

  Nevertheless, Teresa would scarcely afford the group the luxury of time to recuperate. With a disdainful smirk, she dragged her long spear and charged towards the priest!

  "You shall not pass through me!" Fess's gaze intensified, and in a swift motion, he took a rapid step forward, interposing himself between Teresa and her intended target.

  Teresa let out a sardonic laugh. "What an exemplary knight you are, but what of this?"

  In the blink of an eye, Teresa seemingly shifted her form and position, deftly maneuvering behind Fess.

  "Oh, no!" By the time Fess registered her movement, Teresa had already propelled herself into the air!

  "Priest of the false goddess, a mere blind adherent, bear the brunt of my wrath!" Clutching her long spear firmly, Teresa was on the verge of piercing Orphen through with a single, decisive thrust.

  However, at that very moment, a graceful and alluring figure flashed into view.

  It was Tia! She raised her blood - red claws, and with a single, powerful swipe, deflected Teresa's long spear off its intended trajectory!

  Teresa was taken aback. How could there possibly be a warrior class among these six individuals?

  Upon turning around, she was astonished to discover that it was none other than the Dark - born.

  "Your Highness, I beseech you to join our ranks." It was evident that, much like those fanatical cultists, Teresa held Tia's conversion to their cult in the highest regard, deeming it of utmost importance above all else.

  Tia merely fixed her with a cold, steely stare and remained silent. "Breath of the Inferno!"

  The crimson - hued, swirling magic ring on Tia's finger began to emit a copious amount of fiery - red light from between her digits. Subsequently, a fearsome blaze erupted like a searing wave of flames!

  The intense conflagration engulfed Teresa. However, owing to the special effects bestowed by the Dark Armor, although Tia's flames did not trigger the immunity mechanism, they still suffered a reduction of 40% in terms of magical damage.

  hp - 160

  The damage inflicted was indeed rather negligible.

  "It is futile, little princess. You are far too feeble at present." Teresa remained utterly unperturbed by Tia's offensive maneuvers. Subsequently, she raised her long spear and prepared to charge at Tia.

  "Only by embracing the Black Sheep God can you truly attain supreme power!" As she spoke, she thrust her spear forward menacingly.

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  "Ice Wall!" However, Guinevere, who was standing nearby, would not idly stand by and watch. With a wave of her magic wand, an imposing ice - blue wall materialized instantaneously in front of Tia, effectively blocking the spear thrust.

  "Thank you, Your Highness Guinevere!" Tia turned around and flashed a sweet smile at Guinevere.

  Guinevere reciprocated with a smile, but her expression soon grew solemn. "Your Highness Tia, be on your guard!"

  Tia's reflexes were sharp. Upon hearing Guinevere's warning, she had already anticipated the danger and reacted accordingly.

  In a split second, Tia sidestepped deftly, and a colossal spear plunged into the ground where she had been standing just moments before. The hefty spear bored a massive hole into the ground, causing Orphen, who was standing nearby, to feel a pang of trepidation.

  Had Tia been even a fraction slower, there was a distinct possibility that an unforeseen mishap could have occurred.

  Tia cast a glance in Kenley's direction. Kenley, single - handedly, had managed to subdue one of the nuns, while the five of them on her side were struggling to hold their own against a single nun.

  It became abundantly clear that there was still a significant disparity between her strength and that of her master. She resolved that she must not let her master down.

  Just moments ago, Tia had become acutely aware of an inexplicable transformation occurring within her body. However, she was unable to articulate precisely what it was. It was as if ever since she had become one of the Dark - born, that peculiar sensation had been a constant presence.

  Moreover, during her confrontation with the nun, she had an indistinct impression that her blood was ablaze, and an enigmatic force was stirring within her.

  Tia lifted her head and fixed her gaze on the nun, Teresa. At that moment, Teresa was visibly in a state of momentary surprise.

  "Your Highness, your reflexes are indeed remarkable."

  Tia did not respond. Ever since the encounter had begun, the group had been on the defensive, and thus far, they had been unable to inflict any substantial damage on Teresa.

  However, this time was different. Tia seemed to have discerned a chink in Teresa's armor.

  "Mr. Fess," Tia suddenly called out.

  Fess offered a subtle smile. He had caught up and, with a flourish, raised his shield. A radiant orange glow emanated from the shield.

  "What is this?"

  This was a unique skill exclusive to knights, a taunting ability. In the game, it could be used to provoke monsters, but in the real world, its nature was somewhat different. The knight's shield skill was not merely a taunt; rather, it was a specialized form of battle intent guidance.

  Any opponent within the knight's combat range would be compelled, by the force of the skill, to direct their attacks solely at the knight.

  It was not that the enemy did not wish to target others; rather, due to the influence of the knight's skill, they had no choice but to attack the knight. Only if the nun's willpower exceeded that of Fess by a factor of five or more would she be able to break free from this compulsion.

  "Courting death!" The nun, of course, was well - aware of the nature of this skill. She decided to unleash her most powerful attack upon this overconfident knight.

  However, when the spear clashed with Fess's shield, Guinevere began to mutter incantations under her breath. Instantly, a complete hexagram array materialized above the nun's head.

  Simultaneously, Tia raised her palm, and a blood - red prison materialized around the nun.

  Imprisonment magic? The nun was momentarily stunned.

  "Elemental Fire Rain!"

  Drawing upon the coordination they had employed in previous battles with Kenley, the group ensnared the nun within the Blood Prison and then commenced a relentless onslaught of attacks.

  Kenley, who was engaged in combat with the Sister of Torture, Grace, on the side, nodded approvingly at the group.

  It seemed that they had grown in strength and skill.

  Before long, under the searing onslaught of the Elemental Fire Rain, the Sister of Integrity, Teresa, began to sustain a gradual loss of hit points.

  Although the individual attacks were not particularly potent, under the combined assault of Tia's continuous blood - imprisonment and the Elemental Fire Rain, the nun's injuries steadily worsened.

  One fireball after another rained down upon the nun, and coupled with the light arrows emitted by the Crown of the Holy World, which were particularly effective against the dark - attuned Sister of Integrity, it was not long before Teresa's health had plummeted by 6800 hit points. Clutching her head and crying out in agony, Teresa's eyes suddenly flashed with a fierce glint!

  "The Black Sheep God watches over me! The Black Sheep God watches over me! The Black Sheep God watches over me! I am the most exceptional! I am the true chosen one!"

  She appeared to be in the throes of madness. Meanwhile, Grace, who was engaged in combat with Kenley, suddenly leaped backward with great force and removed her nun's robe.

  Here it comes, the second form of the Nun Sisters!