Raymond could no longer sit still when he received a report that the sudden climate anomaly was very likely related to the magical fluctuations previously emanating from within the temple.
Upon receiving the report, he immediately sent someone to contact high-level personnel to devise a response. It goes without saying... this must be the "masterpiece" of Clementine. No one in the Slane Theocracy could possess such an ability.
Afterward, Raymond paced back and forth in the church hall, pondering why Clementine would inexplicably cast magic to control the climate.
As far as he knew, climate manipulation magic should be a high-level magic that only Druids could master. Could it be that Clementine also knew Druid skills?
How versatile is this little girl?
Never mind that for now... the question is, why would she use magic to change the climate? There was absolutely no reason.
Reports from other personnel monitoring Clementine these past few days were all the same, stating that Clementine only left her room for meals and prayers, spending the rest of her time inside.
She was clearly a qualified shut-in. She should be developing her new magic. Bell was sent out on an errand by her a few days ago. Did something happen these past few days?
Just as Raymond was speculating about what Clementine intended to do, Astrology Thousand Miles ran over, panting, and without even a greeting, brought a very ominous message with a terrified expression.
"Ray... Raymond! Clementine, she!! Has regained her memories!"
...Raymond heard this news as if his head had been clubbed, almost losing his balance and stumbling. Fortunately, he leaned against a table behind him, barely supporting himself.
Recovered? How is this possible? Previous tests had already confirmed that she was indeed affected by Downfall of Castle and Country, but this recovery? Does it mean she has broken free from the influence of Downfall of Castle and Country? Or is it some other reason?
"Speak slowly! What exactly happened? How did she regain her memories?" Raymond quickly asked, the divine artifact left by the Six Great Gods had actually been broken. The reason for this must be understood.
"That's because... of a casual remark from Gelos..." Astrology Thousand Miles recounted everything she had seen to Raymond in detail.
"You mean, she used a never-before-seen mythical magic on herself to dispel her state?" Raymond was stunned. There was actually magic that could dispel the Downfall of Castle and Country state! This person was truly terrifying!
"Yes... I saw the massive magic circles shining on her, and I thought she was going to cast the same kind of terrifying magic, so I ran away. What I last saw was that the magic was cast on herself, so that magic should have dispelled her state." Astrology Thousand Miles answered fearfully.
"That? Terrifying magic? You mean? The magic Clementine cast is of the same nature as the world-destroying magic you saw earlier on the Katz Plains?!" Raymond noticed Astrology Thousand Miles's words.
Astrology Thousand Miles did not answer directly but nodded silently.
Damn it! Ainz Ooal Gown alone was already a huge headache. He thought he had the trump card of his daughter in hand, but he didn't expect this at this time.
Moreover, his daughter Elizabeth should have the same strength as her father Ainz Ooal Gown, capable of using such powerful, world-destroying magic. This was truly terrible, and now that she had regained her memories, if she were to lose control here, the Slane Theocracy... might be doomed.
Even if they could barely repel her, what about afterward? This would be equivalent to directly angering the Magic Kingdom!
Could this... be the true century-long crisis?
"Raymond!" Boomer also rushed over in a hurry. Raymond saw him and knew that what he was about to say must again be related to Clementine.
Sure enough, Boomer explained to Raymond everything that happened after Astrology Thousand Miles fled. After listening, Raymond told Boomer to summon Bell according to Clementine's wishes.
Gelos's response at the time was indeed the best way to handle it: deny knowing her Princess status and treat her as a common passing thief.
This could largely shift the blame for controlling another country's Princess, but! This matter was also due to Gelos's over-sensitivity, which led Clementine to realize she was being controlled. This mistake could not be remedied!
Just then, the other Six Color Divine Officials and other high-ranking officials arrived. Seeing Raymond's gloomy expression, coupled with the inexplicable heavy snow still falling outside, everyone knew that things were not that simple.
"Everyone... today... may be the greatest crisis the Slane Theocracy has faced since its founding... Please remain calm and rational, and listen to me." Raymond said very seriously.
The current situation was indeed not an exaggeration to call the greatest crisis. If Clementine was like her father Ainz Ooal Gown, able to cast that terrifying magic from the Katz Plains, and released it here, then the Slane Theocracy would be completely finished.
The other Chief Priests and high-ranking officials also nodded with serious expressions. Except for Ruoqiebeien from the Magic Development Institute, who had an excited look on his face. Perhaps his old habit had flared up again; he would disregard everything when encountering new and strange magic. It was clear that the weather change was definitely Clementine's doing, and Ruoqiebeien was already very interested in the magic Clementine developed.
Raymond sighed silently in his heart. At this point... he was still prioritizing his own interests. Ruoqiebeien, this guy... well, it was precisely because of this passion that he was able to climb to the position of head of the Development Institute. Never mind him for now, let's convey the important matters first!
So... Raymond told them everything about Clementine regaining her memories and his thoughts from just now.
"This is indeed... our nation's greatest crisis." Even the most respected Shui Shenguan Zhang Xineding said so.
"Originally, I gathered everyone here merely to discuss the climate anomaly, but I didn't expect that we would now have to directly confront Clementine." Raymond said.
"What? You want us to meet that Female Devil in this state?" Senior Priest of Wind Dominic said very unhappily.
"Her true identity is a Princess! As the highest executives of the Slane Theocracy! Are we to ignore her?" Light Chief Priest Ion retorted directly to Dominic, who could only snort and fall silent.
"Naturally, not all of us can go, after all... it's very possible..." Raymond did not finish his sentence, but everyone should have known that they had offended her. They still didn't know what kind of temper the Princess had. If she were to lose control here, the consequences would be unspeakable.
"Haven't previous intelligence already confirmed that she is the Saintess of E-Rantel? If she is someone considered a Saintess by the local populace, her temper shouldn't be too bad, right? If you are all worried, then let this old man go meet her alone!" Xi Neiding saw that everyone else had difficult expressions, so he decisively stepped forward and said.
"No, how can we let you go alone, I will accompany you, Xi Neiding." Raymond quickly interjected, because from Xi Neiding's tone, Raymond also heard that Xi Neiding seemed somewhat dissatisfied with these people.
"Can I also go?" Ruoqiebeien from the Development Institute also expressed his desire to go. Raymond naturally knew what this guy wanted to do, but he had no reason to refuse him. Perhaps they could uncover more of the Princess's abilities through this.
"Then, Xi Neiding and I, along with Ruoqiebeien, will go to meet her!" Raymond said.
"What do you mean by this, Raymond? Shouldn't all of us go together in this situation?" Archgod-Official Maximillian said somewhat unhappily.
"Don't you understand Raymond's meaning? Although that child has the title of Saintess, everything about her is an unknown to us. If all of us go, and a conflict truly arises, do you want her to wipe us all out?" Fire Chief Priest Bernice said. Although her words were a bit harsh, they were indeed true.
Thus, it was finally decided that Raymond, Xi Neiding, and Ruoqiebeien would go together to meet the Princess.
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