Chapter 296: Bring them to my room, I will personally judge their sins
The figures were two girls with exquisite, picturesque faces.
Their clothes were mostly tattered, they wore identical black dresses, and their hair, like ink, was casually scattered on the ground.
From a distance, one might have mistaken them for cute twin girls from an ordinary family.
But as Luo Xiu and the others approached step by step, the full appearance of the two “witches” was revealed.
The small sections of their arms and legs exposed were incredibly pale, even giving a deceptive impression of translucence.
The most crucial and direct evidence, however, was the cold, glowing, demonic patterns on their calves.
These patterns were dark and alluring, climbing from their bare feet upwards along their skin, exuding a mysterious and evil beauty.
Luo Xiu frowned, thinking to himself, “No wonder they are considered ill omens. Just a brief glance from me made my heart race.”
It was as if they had committed some unforgivable sin, causing an involuntary shiver to run down his spine.
“Lord Luo Xiu, the two witches captured this time were both apprehended in the slums,” Russell said, seizing the opportunity to approach and explain the capture process, while also boasting about their achievements.
“The slums are reeking and full of sewage. After receiving the approximate intel, we staked out there for a full month before successfully catching these two rats hiding in the sewers.”
As he spoke, his tone gradually took on a fierce edge.
“These damn rats, these filthy idiots, I still can’t forget the rotten stench of the slums.”
The other members of the Blood Rose squad also showed similar nauseated expressions.
However, in front of Luo Xiu, they refrained from direct curses.
At this moment, one of the “witches,” who was the object of everyone’s disdain and had collapsed on the ground, seemed to stir, her body trembling slightly.
But Russell’s eyes were sharp, and he immediately noticed this small movement. He stepped forward, ready to kick her.
He cursed, “You little bastards, don’t think I don’t know you’re awake.”
The man’s strength was considerable. Seeing the “witch’s” small and frail body, a direct hit from this kick would likely cost her half her life.
The little girl’s long eyelashes trembled, and her body shook intensely, showing she was trying hard to dodge.
But her body was tightly bound by magic-sealing chains. No matter how much she struggled, it was in vain.
She stopped wriggling and closed her eyes in despair, awaiting the pain. After all, this was not the first time she had experienced such things.
But the next moment, the imagined pain did not come. Instead, a clear and gentle voice sounded in her ear.
“Stop.”
The voice was not loud, just calm, yet inexplicably instilled a sense of dread.
Russell naturally could not disobey Lord Luo Xiu.
Let alone him, even the president of the Demon Hunter Association would absolutely not dare to openly defy a priest’s command.
So, Russell retracted his foot in time. He looked at the witch and said hatefully, “You should be grateful. If it weren’t for Lord Luo Xiu, you would be a cold corpse right now.”
He then turned around. When he looked at Luo Xiu again, his expression had completely transformed. He bowed his head with extreme humility.
“Lord Luo Xiu, please give your orders.”
Orders?
Luo Xiu was taken aback.
To be honest, everything had happened too quickly, and he still had no clear idea what to do.
He had only spoken up to stop the violence because he didn’t want the girl to suffer unnecessarily.
Luo Xiu rubbed his chin, lost in thought.
So, how could he legitimately rescue these two little “witches” under everyone’s watchful eyes?
Directly resorting to force to snatch them was clearly not an option.
While he was already among the top combat forces of the Maya Empire, he was not the only great mage like Luo Xiu.
There were several enshrinements within the Maya royal family who were not weaker than him.
Not to mention the Holy See, where there were undoubtedly many top experts hidden beneath the surface.
Since he couldn’t take them away directly, he needed to find a justifiable reason…
As Luo Xiu’s thoughts raced, Russell beside him mistakenly thought he was hesitant because it was his first time presiding over a ceremony and he was unfamiliar with the procedure.
Curs ing his own carelessness, Russell quickly spoke up, “Lord Luo Xiu, this must be your first time presiding over a demon-slaying ritual, right?”
Luo Xiu raised an eyebrow and nodded casually.
He looked at the burly man. “What are your thoughts?”
Russell took half a step back, then knelt on one knee, his eyes filled with fervor.
“Lord Luo Xiu, if you don’t mind, I am willing to be your guide for this first time.”
Every demon hunter was a carefully selected believer by the association and the Holy See.
Those like Russell were among the elite.
For ordinary people, merely participating in the process of executing a witch was an honor they could brag about for half a year.
But now, a greater, more thrilling honor lay before Russell.
If Lord Luo Xiu agreed, he would be recorded in history alongside this youngest priest, great mage, and the dream man of thirty million girls in the Maya Empire!
Even if it was just a minor figure briefly mentioned by historians, it was a dream unattainable for many.
At this moment, all the personnel in the church turned their gaze towards them.
Especially the members of the Blood Rose squad; their eyes towards their captain were filled with uncontrollable jealousy and envy.
This was a task that would immortalize them!
They never imagined it would fall upon their captain!
Even if the team atmosphere was harmonious on weekdays, it would be a lie to say they weren’t jealous at this moment.
Only one petite figure, collapsed on the ground, turned her gaze towards the white-robed man with immense hatred and grief.
Eileen clenched her fist, held her lips tightly, and let tears flow silently down her face.
She felt not even a shred of gratitude for Luo Xiu’s earlier action of stopping Russell from using violence.
These demons in human skin, who acted in the name of the Holy Light…
They had done nothing…
Why were they defined as a scourge from birth?
Eileen didn’t understand, and didn’t want to understand.
She once again closed her eyes in despair.
In the vast hall, Luo Xiu’s reply echoed.
“Tell me first, what is the entire procedure for this demon-slaying ritual?”
Luo Xiu’s words were plain, devoid of emotion, neither directly answering nor outright rejecting.
Russell calmed down slightly, his fervor unabated. He rose and said, “Actually, there’s nothing particularly noteworthy for your attention. Transferring the witches to the central square of the outer city, setting up the cross, and igniting the torches will all be handled by us.”
“You only need to stand there with your Bible and await our judgment of the witches’ sins.”
“Wait, sins…”
Luo Xiu suddenly interrupted him.
Russell looked confused and asked, “Lord Luo Xiu, what is it?”
The man in the pure white robe suddenly straightened his body, his righteousness radiating as he flicked his sleeves.
“You are absolutely right. These witches are indeed grave sinners.”
“Therefore, I have decided that I will take them back to my manor and judge them personally!”
(End of Chapter)
