Changing Life And Career? I Planted The World Tree At The Beginning

Chapter 266 Sophia Vs. Little Saintess, Crushed In All Directions!

Imperial Frontline.

Sophia wrapped herself tightly in armor, wearing a full-face helmet that only revealed her eyes.

The mission of the Imperial scouts is usually the Abyss Erosion Zone, so their defense is even stronger than that of heavy-armored infantry.

Soldiers cannot disguise themselves as fallen ones. Once they encounter fallen ones or demons in the Erosion Zone, a fierce battle is inevitable.

The heavy armor weighing tens of kilograms does not affect the soldiers' movements, but greatly increases their chances of survival.

Soldiers wearing scout equipment do not reveal themselves.

Along the way, Sophia clearly felt that the entire defense line was filled with a cheerful and even relaxed atmosphere.

After returning to the camp area, she realized that a team of majestic knights, wearing silver heavy armor and riding tall horses, were patrolling outside the defense line.

The aura of these knights was unified and extremely powerful.

The sunlight shining on their silver armor reflected a brilliance that seemed even more dazzling than the sun itself.

Sophia herself is just a Rank Three minor monster with poor sensing ability. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she is oblivious.

But even so, she could still see the strength of these knights.

Among them, there is probably not one below Rank Five.

Their quality is at least rare, or even higher.

These knights are distinct from the Imperial forces and do not interfere with each other.

"Are these the troops of the Holy Hall?"

Sophia swallowed her saliva, raised her head and chest, trying to make herself look more normal.

Now, she has also put herself in the role of a "demon minion".

Chen Yu is a powerful demon noble, isn't she just a demon minion?

After bypassing these patrolling knights, Sophia quickly returned to her own camp.

When Chen Yu had not yet understood the nature of the mission and attempted to mix ranks, she could only reach the rank of a two-star warrior.

She had sixty squads under her command, totaling more than two thousand people.

The entire camp was carefully selected by Sophia and then heavily brainwashed.

Naturally, there are some loyalists among them.

These people are Sophia's targets.

However, when she entered the camp, she found that something was not right.

Although the ordinary soldiers were still there, there were more than two hundred knights from the Holy Hall scattered throughout the camp.

There were no such people in the other camps.

Sophia's heart sank.

The camp belonging to Chen Yu had received special attention.

These knights, I'm afraid they are not here for a good reason.

She didn't reveal her identity and quietly retreated.

"Stop--"

Just as she walked out of the camp gate, two crossed lances blocked her way.

"Miss Sophia," a knight said, "please come with us. His Highness wants to see you."

"You've mistaken me. I'm just an ordinary Imperial scout."

A muffled male voice came from the tightly sealed helmet.

The two knights looked at each other, somewhat suspicious.

Sophia took off her helmet.

Under the helmet was the weathered face of a middle-aged man.

"Two of you, I have important information to deliver. Please don't waste my time. Thank you!"

Sophia bowed to the two knights.

"This...sorry, it's our mistake."

The two knights stepped aside.

Sophia's leg muscles tensed as she walked slowly.

Once she was out of the sight of the two knights, she would escape at full speed.

"Wait--"

At that moment, a ethereal and elegant female voice suddenly came from behind her.

A cold sweat broke out on Sophia's forehead.

However, she remained calm and slowly turned around to look at the source of the voice.

Standing at the entrance of the central tent was a serene young girl.

She was wearing a white nun's robe with gold trim, her eyes covered by a black veil. Her striking black hair reached her waist, and her demeanor was elegant and noble, yet approachable.

Although her eyes were covered, her almost perfect facial features, delicate nose, and lips all proved her stunning beauty.

The girl's steps were light, but she quickly approached Sophia.

"Your Highness, the Saintess!"

The two knights who had stopped Sophia saluted the girl.

"Saintess?" Sophia's heart skipped a beat.

But she still didn't panic, imitating the two knights, she bowed to the girl.

The young girl smiled and nodded, saying, "Hello, I am the Saintess of the Radiant Wing Empire, Lucifel Agares."

"Your Highness, Saintess," Sophia said, "I am a scout from the Empire's front line, Elmont Zura."

"May the divine be with you, may happiness accompany you," the girl smiled faintly, extending a slender and fair hand to Sophia.

"Clang—"

The helmet in Sophia's hand fell to the ground.

Her pupils contracted suddenly as she looked at the girl in disbelief.

After the initial panic, Sophia quickly regained her composure.

"Your Highness, Saintess, I don't understand what you're saying."

"Sophia, Miss Sistana Zalontan, I don't care about your past," the girl said lightly. "Please tell me, where is he?"

"Your Highness, it seems you've mistaken me for someone else. I am not the person you're looking for, and I don't know who you're referring to," Sophia said with a touch of righteous indignation. "Furthermore, I am a male."

"No need to pretend," the girl seemed to lose patience, her expression carrying a hint of gloominess.

"He has his scent on you, especially strong in your mouth."

"Not even an hour ago, something that belonged to him was still in your damn mouth!"

The two guards standing by widened their eyes in astonishment.

Then they turned their faces away, entering a state of deafness, muteness, and blindness.

After the initial nervousness and panic, Sophia's expression revealed a hint of amusement.

Because, in front of her, this lofty Saintess...

Was jealous!

She knew the person behind her.

And she was jealous of the interesting things that had happened between him and herself.

A Saintess from the Cathedral, a powerful individual from the Abyss.

Among them, it seems...

"Your Highness."

Sophia smiled playfully, her voice returning to a female tone.

Then she reached up and touched her face, reverting back to her original appearance.

With a hint of provocation in her tone.

"May I know the purpose of Your Highness's search for Lord Sarando?"

"If you don't tell me, I will..."

"Arrest her and torture her!" the girl suddenly shouted coldly.

The two knights standing nearby immediately raised their weapons to Sophia's neck.

Sophia immediately stiffened.

"Wait—let's talk!"

The girl waved her hand.

The two knights retracted their weapons.

"I can lead the way for you, but I will only tell you about one person. No one else is allowed to go!"

"Okay," the girl nodded, saying to the two knights, "I will be leaving for a while, so please evacuate the people and horses here."

"Your Highness..." the two knights showed a worried expression.

"Go," the girl waved her hand.

"Yes..."

The two knights rode away.

"Let's go!" the girl looked at Sophia.

"Okay."

Sophia led the way with a dejected expression.

She considered herself a clever person.

But in front of this Saintess, her pride in her cunning and wisdom was completely suppressed.

She felt like an invisible person, as every tiny bit of her psychological activity was dissected by the other party.

Every word the Saintess spoke hit the most crucial points in her heart.

Starting from deliberately mentioning her real name, she had already completely grasped the rhythm of the conversation.

The feeling of jealousy was real, but it was also intentionally shown to her.

This Saintess was telling Sophia that she knew the person behind her, and their relationship was extraordinary, with a high probability of not being enemies.

It directly cut off Sophia's reason for "loyalty and unwaveringness, rather die than yield."

When Sophia tried to blackmail the Saintess and ask for more information, she was directly suppressed by force.

This was also the Saintess telling Sophia, "I know his current situation, and I know he needs me. Sooner or later, you must tell me where he is."

"Today, even if I beat you, it will be in vain. It won't affect the relationship between him and me. It will only make him think you're a clueless waste!"

She was being manipulated.

Every expression, every action, every word, was being manipulated.

But facing someone who was far superior to her in power, status, mentality, intelligence, and strength, she couldn't even muster the thought of resistance.

Oh well, she resigned herself to her fate.