A saintess? She's just a bad woman.

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Her face remained calm as she smiled at Santa Karina.

However, some of the ghost's filthy blood splattered onto her clothes, and there was black blood on her face, making her smile look unusually eerie.

Her gaze was cold, and her resolve to follow the path remained unshaken even after slaying the demon.

Although their figures, clothes, and ages resembled Esther, the one Saint Karina carried on her back, their composure and the methods of their sneak attacks were worlds apart.

You know, it took Saint Karina a lot of persuasion to get Esther out of that little room.

The one in front of them looked exactly like Esther on Saint Karina's back, and was the same size, but her timing was very steady, and the angle at which she stabbed the ghost's neck was also very tricky.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time. Really."

She smiled sincerely, revealing her bright white teeth.

Saint Karina was relieved that this wasn't the kind of female ghost who would spit out maggots when she opened her mouth; otherwise, she feared she would have psychological trauma from having Esther's face on her.

Originally, being imprisoned by Esther for so long had already caused her considerable psychological trauma.

"phantom?"

“How could that be? I am the real Esther, Sister Saint Karina. I have waited for you for so long, steadfastly waiting, firmly believing that you would come to save me. How could you say that I am a mirage, Sister Saint Karina? It really hurts me.”

She pretended to be sad, but Saint Karina couldn't see any sadness in her.

Not only that, but the way she clutched her heart and pretended to be heartbroken also looked fake.

Compared to the obedient and sweet Esther who called Saint Karina "Sister Saint Karina" in Saint Karina's memory, the little sister in the orphanage, the Esther in front of her with a forced smile that didn't reach her eyes was more like the real Esther, the current Esther, only smaller in size.

Because their personalities are all terrible.

"Sister Saint Karina, what's wrong? Are you tired?"

Esther, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke up.

"You're sweating from the heat..."

Esther's warm breath tickled Saint Karina's ear, causing Saint Karina to break out in small pores.

That's because of nervousness, those goosebumps.

Her expression and actions as she carefully wiped the sweat from Saint Karina's face were usually warm and considerate. Normally, Saint Karina would have been generous with her praise, but now her body was stiff as if it hadn't been wound up, and her mouth was unable to utter any extra words, as if it were rusted and unable to open.

Why are there two Esthers?

If the Esther in front of me is the real Esther, then who is the Esther on my back?

Which of these two Esthers is the real one and which is the imposter?

Let's call the newly appeared Esther "Cold Ai-chan," and distinguish her from the little Ai-chan on my back, who is the first Esther Saint Karina encountered. Let's make a simple distinction in names for now.

Before meeting the current Esther, Saint Karina would have been certain without hesitation that Ai-chan was the real Esther. However, after experiencing the Pope's affection, Saint Karina hesitated. She actually felt that Leng Ai-chan was the real Esther. Not everyone wears a mask; perhaps this obedient Esther was just a mask, a facade of a well-behaved, sensible, and considerate persona put on to please Saint Karina.

"Sister Saint Karina, didn't you say you were going to send me away from here? Why aren't you leaving?"

Xiao Ai-chan's puzzled voice sounded from behind.

"Yes, Sister Saint Karina. I knew you must have come to pick me up."

Leng Ai-chan's voice also rang out from the front.

Good grief... what kind of new kind of chaotic situation is this? Am I supposed to be jealous of myself?

"Don't you... find it strange to see people who look so alike?"

Saint Karina deliberately spoke in the tone of an adult, believing that Esther, whose mind had become demonic, would understand her.

Actually, she was also testing the innocent Esther behind her to see if she was pretending to be stupid or if she really was a child.

Moreover... it's said that to break a deadlock, you have to use unconventional methods. Saint Karina used the most unspeakable and unmentionable methods from horror movies to break the deadlock.

She was confident in her abilities; the distance between her and Esther meant that Esther couldn't possibly harm her.

If the item she was carrying was a fake, she believed she wouldn't really get into any trouble.

"Protection," this divine spell, doesn't last for a few seconds, but is effective for a long time.

If Saint Karina's previous fighting style misled them, making them mistakenly believe that every divine word had to be spoken to have an effect, then that was misleading.

She was in better shape than ever before and wasn't afraid at all.

"Hmm... appearance, what Sister Saint Karina said makes sense. I just thought she looked a lot like me."

The troubled voice of Ai-chan from behind could be heard.

"In such a strange place, what's so strange about seeing people with such appearances? What's strange are the ghosts and monsters, aren't they?"

Leng Ai-chan's expression was even more indifferent.

"It seems you know something?"

"There's nothing I don't know or don't know. I've just been out before and seen a lot of ghosts and monsters. And this room is probably a safe house."

Leng Aijiang pointed to one of the three bedrooms.

“It’s not the whole room. I’ve tried the living room and the other two rooms, but it didn’t work. Ghosts would get in, and it would be dangerous. Only this room, the one I was in when I first regained consciousness, is a safe room. Ghosts will stop chasing me as soon as they reach the door.”

Leng Ai-chan's statement is highly credible because Saint Karina initially found Ai-chan in a similar safe house.

Unlike Leng Ai-chan, Xiao Ai-chan has absolutely no ability to protect herself. She is just like a child, hiding in a small, dark place where she can feel safe.

Hide-and-seek, especially hiding under closets or beds, is the most unsafe method in horror movies. Because real ghosts and monsters can often find the hiding person very easily and quickly.

203. Adult version of Esther

"I understand. You all stay here. I'll go find an exit myself."

Saint Karina temporarily accepted the claim that it was a safe house.

She wasn't sure which of the two people was the real Esther, and rather than searching for a way out with two unstable elements, she decided it was better to go alone.

Even if they encounter danger, they won't hold back in a fight.

"Sister Saint Karina, please be careful. Come back soon, pinky promise."

A tiny hand extended a tiny finger, and Saint Karina hooked her fingers with it, their fingers intertwining.

Then, she extended her little finger to Leng Ai-chan as well.

"Would you like to join us?"

"I don't need that. Just be careful not to die out there. We're still waiting for you to save us."

Leng Ai-chan wore a cold expression, looking every bit the little adult.

"In short, be careful on the road, and remember to run away if there is any danger, understand? Nothing is more important than your life."

Words of concern are expressed in an awkward way.

"Well, I will."

A feeling of warmth spread through her heart, and Saint Karina stepped out of the safe house and continued walking outside.

After killing two more ghosts, Saint Karina saw a similar safe house again.

Without Ai-chan as a burden, Saint Karina encountered far fewer monsters. It seems the world is trying to prevent Saint Karina from taking Ai-chan out in its own way.

Why are there so many spider webs?

Unlike the previous rooms, the rooms here have changed from three-room living rooms to more than a dozen rooms, and there is also a forest.

It's like an enlarged sand table.

White silk threads were scattered throughout the rooms, creating an unsettling atmosphere.

"This is...a person?"

She saw many spider silks around her, and inside the silks were things that looked like human cocoons, which puzzled her.

Besides the human pupae, there were also some humanoid sculptures depicting people maintaining family life. Upon closer inspection, very fine threads could be seen connecting their skin, with the ends of the threads disappearing into the depths of the room.

"We must be careful not to touch these threads."

Saint Karina planned to go into each room and examine the circle carefully.

There must be danger and secrets here. Saint Karina wasn't afraid of danger; she believed she was capable of handling it.

"Squeak, squeak."

They pushed open each door and entered, checking each room.

She had seen many homes arranged in a similar way. Finally, she reached the last two rooms.

"Blood Demon Art: Killing Eye Cage".

The second-to-last door was opened, and a spider web was thrown over.

Like cat's cradle, it weaves a spider web that can bind the enemy from all directions, and then strangles the opponent with a single breath after grabbing them.

"Shuashuashua——"

However, thanks to Saint Karina's protection, the attacking spider webs were deflected and bounced into the adjacent walls and floor.

Those were sharp threads strong enough to pierce through cement, harder than steel.

"What a pity, you managed to dodge it perfectly, otherwise I would have a new family."

A white-haired boy walked out. He was not tall, about 1.45 meters, and looked to be in his teens, probably still a child.

If his face were normal, he would probably be a cute boy, because his hands and feet are very slender. However, once his face emerges from the darkness, it becomes clear that his face is alien, and he has six eyes—one of which is a spider's single eye.

Not only that, but his face also had many white spots. The spots were shaped like spider webs, and they were also present on other parts of his body.

"Family? You mean those things?"

Saint Karina pointed to the human pupae and human-sculpted objects.

"You call that family? Even children's playhouse isn't this outrageous."

"What? Do you have a problem with my family?"

The white-haired boy had a tic-tac-toe mark on his forehead, which probably meant he was angry.

"I just find it ridiculous."

Saint Karina laughed scornfully, and then successfully provoked the new monster.

Family members, like the Jade Pot Demon, were the source of this spider demon's anger. He immediately bulged the veins on his forehead, waved his hand, and countless threads surged towards Saint Karina.

"Blood Demon Art: Circular Line Revolving!"

Using the hardest silk threads, they wove a giant, swirling cocoon and launched it at the enemy.

Saint Karina's sanctuary, which had a certain area, was also enveloped by the cocoon.

"Cut it off."

She simply uttered a word, and the cocoon was split open from the inside.

The dazzling light burst open the cocoon.

"Blood Demon Art: Line Engraving Prison!"

"Blood Demon Art: Red Thread!"

He rubbed his blood directly onto the silk threads, making them as hard and sharp as steel, but he was still no match for Saint Karina.

She cut through the stiff silk threads, both the initial white thread and the later red thread.

"Die."

Finally, her sword sliced ​​across the monster's neck, killing him.

With the death of the demon, his family members, who had been controlled by his threads but had not joined the battle, were finally freed.

It's truly laughable that the boy sees his family as his own, and even on the verge of death, he would never use them as cannon fodder, yet he is feared, hated, and wanted to escape by his family.

As his neck was slashed open, the white-haired boy turned to gray and disappeared.

Those strange human pupae and cocoons also turned to ash and disappeared.

At this moment, Saint Karina was finally able to push open the last door.

"Squeak-"

The door made a heavy, old-fashioned sound as its hinges turned.