Chapter 128: Miss Yalis! Come Be the World-Saving Hero!

Translation by: Weebsread👹

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“So… Miss Yalis, your classes are finally finished for the day?”

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—Inside the dormitory.

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Lin Wei surveyed his bed—sheets twisted in a hopeless tangle, the air oddly oppressive.

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He flicked his fingers, sketching a swift sigil in the air. Instantly, the faded linens erupted into magical flame, vanishing to nothing but a sprinkle of harmless ash.

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His thoughts drifted once more to Yalis, the girl he’d glimpsed earlier.

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It had been some time since he’d promised to take her adventuring. Yet between setbacks and an endless barrage of duties, the right moment had never come. But now, as he mulled it over, tonight felt like the perfect opportunity.

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Let the Duke’s daughter observe tonight’s operation herself...

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There was hardly any danger—she could watch safely from the sidelines, witnessing justice in action without being thrust into peril. She could experience the thrill of striking down evil and be part of it, yet spared the real risk.

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Yes, he thought, satisfied. Invite Miss Yalis along; and while they were at it, he could ask about what had happened a few days ago.

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A faint current of pride stirred within him at his own resourcefulness.

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Just as Lin Wei was about to cast another cleansing spell to dispel the lingering stuffiness, a sudden knock sounded on the door.

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“Mr. Lin Wei!”

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“Hm?”

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There was no mistaking that voice—bright, clear, suffused with the uncontainable energy of a teenage girl.

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Lin Wei turned and opened the door. As he expected, a graceful silhouette stood waiting.

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Today, she wasn’t hiding beneath her usual hood. Instead, she stood openly, arms lightly crossed, her gaze focused on him.

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The Imperial Capital Magic Academy’s uniform hugged her form, hinting at the elegant curves of a young woman just beginning to blossom.

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Her delicate features were tinged with nervous anticipation, her eyes limpid and clear as a mountain spring.

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Even standing still, she radiated the irrepressible vibrancy of youth.

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“Miss Yalis,” Lin Wei greeted her, surprise softening his tone.

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“It’s been some time. Did you finish your assignment at the cathedral today?”

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Only moments ago, he’d been thinking of her—and here she was, as if conjured by his thoughts.

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He lifted a hand in an easy wave, grateful for fortune’s timing; now he could spare himself the trouble of seeking her out.

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“It really has been a while... But, no, I haven’t finished my assignment yet.”

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Yalis let out a quiet sigh as she answered.

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Some of the tension etched on her young face gave way to weary resignation.

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“I just slipped away during a break,” she confessed. “I still have ordinary classes at the Academy this afternoon, and as dusk falls, I’ll have to return to the Holy See for evening prayers.”

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“It’s just that... since it’s rare to catch you on campus, I thought I’d come say hello. Um, may I come in?”

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A Saintess’s schedule is truly unrelenting...

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Lin Wei regarded her with a mixture of sympathy and admiration, then quickly stepped aside and welcomed her in.

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“Of course. But I only stopped by the dorms for a short respite—I didn’t prepare anything special.”

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“No tea or snacks, I’m afraid.”

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“That’s alright. I don’t really need those anyway.”

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They entered the dormitory.

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Within, all was simple and immaculate—a tranquil air that seemed to lift the weight from one’s heart.

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Yalis settled onto the sofa, her gaze meeting Lin Wei’s as he took a seat across from her.

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Before she knew it, a peculiar sense of anticipation welled up within her.

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Ever since he’d carried her home last time, they’d scarcely spoken. She hadn’t seen him at all—especially in the chaos that swept the capital after the recent battle, its tremors lingering still.

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Truthfully, she had longed for a moment like this—a calm chance to ask Mr. Lin Wei everything she’d held back.

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But the right occasion hadn’t come. Until now.

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“So, um… I saw you speaking with someone earlier. Were you meeting a guest, Mr. Lin?”

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So many questions crowded her heart, but she knew she’d have to take them one at a time.

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No matter when, Lin Wei always managed to surprise her—always something new, always unexpected.

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She could not restrain herself; the question slipped out, edged with curiosity and bright-eyed hope.

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“Ah, yes. I did have a guest earlier.”

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“So you noticed as well?”

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To exit the dorms, one had to pass by the old chapel.

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A masked figure sneaking about—of course it aroused suspicion. No wonder she’d thought he was meeting a secret contact.

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Lin Wei considered this a moment, then decided not to hide the truth. Since everything would unfold tonight regardless, he might as well be candid.

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“In fact, I was just about to come find you,” he said.

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“I did meet with someone—my guest was from your Holy See.”

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“To be precise… tonight, I’ve been commissioned to cooperate with the Retribution Knights on a major operation right here in the imperial capital. Would you like to join us?”

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Yalis had only slipped by for a friendly visit, to satisfy her curiosity. She’d never imagined she’d walk straight into an invitation for an operation of this scale.

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Her breath caught. For just an instant, the possibility stunned her. But faced with the offer, she didn’t hesitate an instant. Enthusiasm blazing, she nodded hard.

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“Of course I’ll go! I’m the Saintess of the Holy See—I have to be part of something like this!”

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“So, what exactly are we doing tonight? Are there still members of the Cult of the Evil God lurking in the capital?”

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“Should I summon my guards? I want everyone to see the brilliance of the Saintess… Just thinking about it, I can’t stay still!”

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This was Yalis as she truly was—fiery-hearted and full of passion.

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Noble-born, yet her heart beat with tales of righteous knights and heroic adventure.

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Honestly, who chose those fairytale books for her back then? She was so guileless—a silly goose, all too easy to lead astray.

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“It does have to do with the Cult of the Evil God,” Lin Wei replied, “though we may not confront them directly.”

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“As for the main goal tonight... I can’t tell you just yet.”

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“In any case, when do your classes end? Come find me afterwards, and you’ll see for yourself what’s waiting.”

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Much as he trusted Yalis not to spill secrets, Lin Wei worried her excitement might let something slip without her realizing. Best to keep a few cards close, just in case.

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“My classes should finish around eight in the evening,” Yalis replied.

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“Will that be too late, Mr. Lin Wei? If it is, I… I can just ditch class!”

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“At worst, the Pope will scold me. It’s really not a big deal.”

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So the Saintess values bold action over her sacred duties, huh? Lin Wei couldn’t help but smile and shake his head.

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“No need for such drastic measures. We won’t be moving until around ten,” he told her. “Stealth is essential, so I can’t give you the exact time. Find me at the Imperial Capital Magic Academy when you’re ready.”

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“And as for guards, not for now. But if needed later, be prepared to call them. Understood?”

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It was merely a precaution. He was eighty percent sure Duke Ous wouldn’t push things to the breaking point.

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But what about the other twenty percent?

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If things truly spiraled out of control, Yalis could reveal herself as the Saintess, leading her guards to restore order.

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That wouldn’t just raise her standing. As the Duke’s daughter, her appearance would force the city's nobles to reconsider their allegiances.

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Even if anyone dared side with Duke Ous, Lin Wei would have every reason to intervene when the time came.

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Ah... That’s Lady Yalis—the great heroine who saved the world, the pillar who protected the Imperial Capital from ruin.

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“I understand!”

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By now, everything was perfectly clear to her.

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Yalis paused. She had wondered, just for a moment, why tonight’s guest looked so remarkably like the Pope herself.

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But on second thought, there was no way Mr. Lin Wei would actually know the Pope.

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Maybe... she’d only imagined the resemblance?

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No point dwelling on it!

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