Chương 40: The Battle for Talent Is About to Begin

[This chapter was censored due to Shen He's elbow strike. OVO] As soon as Roland heard the sheep's nonsensical remarks, she knew she was in trouble.

To say such things in front of this competitive, little devil princess, you must be really not afraid she'll treat you like a Japanese person and make you suffer.

Oh, she's not messing with you, she's messing with me!

Elizabeth activated her secret technique, aiming directly at the [Iron Brand].

Roland shuddered involuntarily, her muscles tensing as if facing a formidable enemy.

The sheep looked at Roland strangely and asked with concern.

"Miss Roland, what's wrong?"

Roland looked at Elizabeth, who was now wearing a strange smile on the little imp princess's face, which made Roland's heart tremble.

She could only wave her hand.

"I'm fine."

Then he looked at Elizabeth.

"Your Highness, Miss Yang Meimei did not mean to offend you just now."

Elizabeth said in a gentle tone.

"It's alright, I didn't mean to blame Miss Sheep, after all, I was indeed 'bullying' Miss Roland."

As she spoke, Elizabeth glanced at Roland with a half-smile, then turned to the sheep.

"So, Miss Sheep, would you be willing to sell the Krabby Patty recipe? I will give you unimaginable rewards, and you will receive a share of the profits for every Krabby Patty sold."

Sheep remembered that Roland was unwilling to sell, so she immediately refused.

"No way!"

"This money would allow you to live a life of luxury, squandering it without a care in the world, and easily support a multitude of girls, wouldn't it?"

The sheep hesitated for a moment, then shook its head.

"I don't want that either!"

"Even if you could afford to support Miss Roland?"

This time, the sheep wavered. After looking at Roland's distorted face, it finally shook its head.

"No, Miss Roland wouldn't want to sell..."

Every time the sheep refused, Elizabeth would smile and strengthen her magic.

The people of Roland were all cracked.

You can talk all you want, but why is she the one suffering?

The sheep still refused.

Only Roland's condition worsened, and she curled up involuntarily.

"Wait, something's not right!"

The sheep's silly and cute brain finally came to its senses, and it angrily asked Elizabeth.

"You're behind this? What did you do to Miss Roland? Was it the Word of Pain? Or the Shadow Tear?"

Elizabeth casually crossed her legs, looking at the sheep as if they were losers.

"Don't slander me out of thin air. Perhaps your Miss Roland has simply been captivated by my charm?"

When the sheep heard this, its eyes turned red.

"What nonsense are you spouting? How could Miss Roland possibly treat someone like you... No matter what kind of magic you're using, stop right now, or else..."

Elizabeth loved seeing people in this state of impotent rage; her face was filled with pleasure.

"What else can you do...?"

She spoke flippantly, when suddenly she sensed a familiar fluctuation of power, and her expression changed drastically.

"That damn woman, what is she doing here!"

……

Outside the Krusty Krab, a squad of knights from the Church of Light escorted a carriage as it drove by.

Unlike the image-conscious Elizabeth, this team was much more low-key and treated civilians with great gentleness. They would also occasionally flash a magical light and cast apprentice-level healing spells on the civilians.

The common people also welcomed these knights.

This is because he is a knight of the Church of Light, which has a good reputation. In addition, Miss Roland, who is famous in the Old Port District, is also a candidate saint of the Church of Light.

These factors combined mean that when the knights randomly cast healing spells, the common people will spontaneously cheer.

After the carriage stopped, a sophisticated, elegant woman with wavy blonde hair stepped down gracefully.

It was none other than Serafie Irina, the most powerful saintess of the Church of Light.

With each step she took, golden magical light emanated from beneath her feet. As her feet touched the ground, a golden magical halo spread out, enveloping the nearby civilians.

【Healing Halo】 A type of magic that provides minor, continuous healing to all living beings within a large area.

In reality, the treatment effect was only equivalent to drinking two bottles of disease-curing potion, but the affected area was extremely large, and the special effects were very impressive.

It is a magic developed by the Church of Light to win people's hearts.

At the same time, the knight beside him shouted in a loud voice.

"Her Highness, the Holy Maiden of Light, Serafie Irina, has arrived!"

Then several thugs disguised as commoners led the cheers, and soon the commoners joined in.

If Roland were to witness this scene, she would marvel at the Church of Light's remarkable ability to put on a show.

No wonder that despite having less influence in the Empire than the Iron Church, they still managed to win over a large number of people.

……

After getting off the carriage, Serafie walked along, looking at the Krusty Krab.

With the help of the intelligence department, she already knew everything about the taste and value of the Krusty Krab.

Similarly, she also had her subordinates use stabilizing potions to purify the seaweed crab meat, attempting to replicate the taste of "Roland's Burger (Krusty Krab)".

As expected, it failed.

While it made people marvel at the amazing secret recipe of the Krusty Krab, it also deepened her curiosity.

Now that she's on site, she realizes that the success of Rolandburg is beyond imagination and perfectly suits the current needs of the Church of Light.

A method that can gather a large number of ordinary people, gain their gratitude, is inexpensive, and does not require the intervention of superhumans.

It's practically made to collect faith!

However, it seems there's been a slight problem.

Serafie looked at the royal carriage parked on the other side, and the royal guards lined up on both sides of it.

Judging from this emblem, it should be Elizabeth's sister.

Seeing Seraphim looking over, the head maid in Elizabeth's group also slightly lifted her skirt and bowed.

Although Serafie has left the royal family with her mother and gone to another country, she still holds a noble status and must not be disrespectful.

However, such an unexpected situation requires immediate notification to Her Highness Elizabeth.

After the maid bowed, she stepped aside, took out a square box-shaped magic item from her bosom, and activated the button on it.

"Your Highness, your sister, Her Highness Seraphim Irina of the Church of Light, is right outside the Krusty Krab."

About ten seconds later, Elizabeth's voice, filled with gritted teeth, could be heard.

"I already know. I don't need to worry about that bitch; I have my own ways of dealing with her, hmph!"

Despite saying that, Elizabeth's face showed a solemn expression, and she even canceled the effect of the steel brand.

She couldn't let that damned sister discover the mark she had inflicted on Roland.

As for Roland's complaint?

Ah, the mark left by the gods cannot be easily erased.

If Roland dares to complain, it's tantamount to siding with the Iron Church, and then they can do whatever they want with her.