Chapter 351 - 249: Let Me Show You the Might of the Pope

Chapter 351: Chapter 249: Let Me Show You the Might of the Pope

"Lucia, shouldn’t we have a proper talk?"

Su Xuan slowly poked his head out of the water, attempting to negotiate with Lucia.

"Nothing to talk about!"

Without hesitation, Lucia lifted her foot and stomped down hard, forcing Su Xuan back under the water.

GLUG GLUG GLUG~

As a stream of bubbles rose to the surface, Lucia confirmed that Su Xuan had quieted down before turning her gaze toward that Holy Light.

However, one look was all it took for her expression to turn grave.

She saw the water’s surface glittering.

Refracted by the water, it seemed even more dazzling, as if it were about to break the surface and shower its radiance upon the entire world.

The sight made Lucia’s heart beat a little faster.

’The potential of the human body truly is limitless...’

’Wait!’

Lucia shook her head violently, trying to banish all the impure, distracting thoughts from her mind.

GLUG GLUG GLUG~

Su Xuan blew bubbles underwater, quietly observing everything and letting Lucia issue her challenge.

Meanwhile, his mind was in turmoil. He never would have expected Lucia to be so uncharacteristically proactive.

’Has she been drinking again?’

’Or is it that in the Holy Maiden’s mind, this isn’t a reward, but a punishment?’

’Hmm~’

’I wouldn’t mind a little more of this punishment!’

A mix of complex emotions churned within Su Xuan.

The corners of her lips curled into a triumphant arc, as if she had already seen through his thoughts.

"Stop your pointless resistance," Lucia said to the submerged Su Xuan with a cool smile. "Follow the desires deep within your soul and blossom freely!"

!?

Hearing Lucia’s words, Su Xuan raised an eyebrow.

’Is Lucia planning to fight this to the bitter end?’

’I can’t just give up so easily!’

"You!?"

Lucia’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. She had, of course, sensed Su Xuan’s counterattack.

However, this didn’t anger her. On the contrary, it made her even more excited. A confident smile graced her lips; it was as if victory in this unfair battle was already in her grasp.

"Then let’s see just how long you can last~"

As she finished speaking, her jade-like feet, snow-white with a rosy blush, continued to tread lightly on the water.

’Why is this happening?’ Lucia was filled with confusion, her golden-red eyes staring intently, unable to understand.

’Why?’

’It’s already been an hour!’

Meanwhile, Su Xuan, who had been soaking in the water, was getting so sleepy he was about to nod off.

It seemed that after being conditioned by Ivsha’s [Death Entanglement], Lucia’s little tricks were pale and powerless in comparison.

"Holy Maiden, may I take a nap for a bit?" Su Xuan asked, poking his head out of the water.

"You...!"

Hearing Su Xuan’s request, a crimson blush instantly flooded Lucia’s cheeks. She felt as if her dignity had been trampled, and a strange, shameful anger surged within her.

As she thought, a Magic technique she had once learned from her master suddenly flashed through her mind—a Secret Technique that could condense Divine Element into every inch of her skin...

"You may~"

On the surface, Lucia granted Su Xuan’s request, but secretly, she had already begun to gather Divine Element at the soles of her feet.

The next moment, complex Magic Patterns flashed across the rosy soles of her feet, emitting a faint golden glow.

Then, without hesitation, she stepped on the rebellious Holy Light.

"Wait!?"

The sudden move instantly banished all of Su Xuan’s sleepiness.

His eyes widened as he stared at Lucia in disbelief, his gaze filled with confusion and bewilderment.

’What on earth did Lucia do?’

Those golden patterns, formed from Divine Element, seemed to come alive, dancing on the surface of the Holy Light and continuously eroding its glow.

Although there was a hint of pain, it also perfectly fanned the flames of the Holy Light, making it shine even brighter during its struggle.

But it also made Su Xuan clench his teeth. The power of this technique could actually rival Ivsha’s [Death Entanglement]!

[Lucia has used Divine Radiance on you! Your current HP decreases by 0.1% per second. Light Element power increased by 100%!]

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Su Xuan’s expression turned grave as he glanced at the notification that had flashed before his eyes.

’This is an enhancement buff with a negative side effect?’

’No wonder I felt a stinging pain!’

"How does it feel?"

Lucia asked with a triumphant smile. "Are you still sleepy now?"

As she spoke, the Divine Radiance intensified again!

At the same time, the golden patterns on her feet flickered even more brightly, and the force of her torment increased, showing no intention of letting Su Xuan off.

[You have been Immobilized and cannot move!]

HISS~

Su Xuan was gritting his teeth, resisting the erosion of the Divine Radiance with all his might. He didn’t have the luxury of answering.

"Killing me...!" he managed to force out, his voice filled with struggle.

To Lucia, however, those two words sounded like a declaration of victory, and she couldn’t help but cover her face and chuckle softly.

She gloated inwardly...

SPLAT!

Distracted, Lucia suddenly missed her footing, lost her balance, and fell.

Her body traced a graceful arc through the air...

Huh?

In that instant, Lucia froze.

Her body went rigid, not moving an inch, as if she had been petrified. Only her heart, which had begun to race, and the turbulent waves of her thoughts continued to surge.

’Oh no!’

’I went too far!’

Faced with this sudden development, Su Xuan’s eyes also widened, and he stared blankly at Lucia.

He never imagined Lucia would actually slip and fall.

’Holy Maiden, was that on purpose, or was it an accident?’

"Lucia...?"

He called out her name, his tone laced with a hint of concern.

After all, they were in a different place this time...

It was natural to be a little unused to it!

Lucia didn’t answer Su Xuan’s question.

She just kept her head down, face beet red, with her hands pressed firmly against Su Xuan’s chest.

’AHHH!!!’

Lucia felt a powerful urge to cry out, but her pride forced her to endure it.

’Idiot!’

’Idiot!’

’Are you an idiot, Lucia?!’

’What in the world are you doing!?’

’It’s over, it’s over!’

’This time, it’s really going to...’

Tears welled up in the corners of Lucia’s eyes. The pain kept her silent, unable to speak.

At this, Su Xuan naturally began to see the Holy Maiden in a new light!

’Holy Maiden, you’re amazing!’

’Well then~’

’It’s my turn!’