My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 266: The Son of Heaven?

Six knights from two different factions moved quickly towards a particular hill. Three were clad in shiny white armor, and the other three were covered in white-gold armor. Their gallant war horses galloped through the snowy path without any difficulty.

Michael was happy because his master and Goddess Master would visit the Breacasian Empire, especially the capital city, where his other identity and influence as the high-rank Brilliant Knight would be useful.

He made an appointment with his master on a hill about two hundred kilometers from the capital city. He would escort his master’s carriage with his junior brother and sister. Also, the three trusted Destiny Knights from the Church of Insight.

Since his master wished to visit the Church of Insight, these Destiny Knights were necessary. Therefore, these outsiders also participated in the mission to escort the esteemed nobility from the distant land.

"Hm?" Michael frowned when he saw the commotion near a small village at the foot of the hill he was heading for.

Two people were injured, and one appeared to be dying. Dozens of mortal farmers kowtowed to a human cultivator, begging for mercy.

"Sir Mike, there’s a commotion in the distance." One of the Destiny Knight Lady used her binoculars magic item and reported.

"Speed up." Michael commanded his war horse, and the horse galloped faster towards the village.

The other five knights immediately followed. They crossed the distance of three kilometers in just two minutes.

The human cultivator and his salamander pet were about to fly away using the flying sword, but Michael intercepted them mid-air.

"Neigh!" Michael’s war horse reared up to greet the human-sized salamander. Yet, he also intimidated the other party because his owner seemed to want to hunt this small prey.

"Don’t move! What’s going on here?" Michael drew his sword.

"Tch, these mortals dare to hunt down and injure my little pet. They deserve the beatings for almost killing my pet." The irritated cultivator clicked his tongue.

"Nonsense! That white salamander destroyed the plants in our greenhouse and ate more than half of our winter food reserves! Lord Knight, please do us justice! Jamal is dying because of him!" One of the villagers immediately stood up, pointing angrily at the evil cultivator.

"Damn, Brod. I won’t die today." The dying farmer gave a thumbs-up as one of the knights treated his wounds.

The villagers immediately stood up as they regained their courage. They conveyed their grievance, hoping the knights would do them justice.

"Goddamn shit! It’s just some fruit, and you want to kill my pet over such a trivial thing? You need to be thankful that I didn’t kill you all." The irritated cultivator raised his fist towards the villagers.

However, Michael suddenly drew his sword near the rude cultivator’s neck. "This place is the Breacasian Empire, not your backyard, boy. Mind your words and attitude. State your origin."

"..." The irritated cultivator frowned. He tried to assess his chance of victory against these six knights.

"Not talking? Then, it would help if you were punished according to the Breacasian Empire’s law. Get him." Michael raised his hand to his juniors.

"Who do you think you are!? Don’t you know who I am!?" The irritated cultivator shouted out loud.

He exerted his 4th Rank spiritual energy, about to teach these knights some lessons. Yet, the two knights suddenly shot like lightning and beat him into a pulp.

The gap between two 5th Rank Peak Stage experts and a 4th Rank Mid Stage cultivator was significant, even though both parties possessed the Heaven-defying providences.

"So arrogant for a Golden Core Realm rogue cultivator. He is not affiliated with any sect but is looking for one. Based on the leaflet he sent, he was heading to Qinlan Sect." The junior sister handed over the rogue cultivator’s shabby storage pouch to her senior.

"What are your further instructions, sir?" The junior brother asked. He then glanced to the side, and the three Destiny Knights were helping the three injured villagers.

"Give that back!" The beaten cultivator sprang forward, about to snatch back his storage pouch.

"You need to compensate these villagers and apologize to them. Swear on your soul that you will not commit any crime." Michael threw the storage pouch back to its owner.

"Isn’t that too much? They are also at fault." The beaten cultivator complained while pointing at the villagers.

"Do it." Michael didn’t want to hear any refusal.

The beaten cultivator uttered many dirty words in his mind. He swore to repay this humiliation tenfold and beat these knights someday.

However, a luxurious gold-white carriage pulled by six legendary alicorns suddenly approached.

"Ho! Ho! Ho!" The old coachman stroked his bushy white beard.

"???" Michael and his juniors wondered. That carriage should belong to their master’s group, but that old coachman was unknown even to them.

The carriage came closer, and everyone was stunned by its arrival, including the war horses. Those gorgeous winged horses immediately captured the six war horses’ hearts and attention.

When the carriage stopped near Michael, Miko opened the window and spread her wisdom as the church priestess. "The sinners will be punished, but the guilty can repent. It is natural for someone to apologize when they make a mistake. My child, your arrogance will lead to your misfortune and destruction someday, but God is generous. Repent now to the righteous path."

"!?" The beaten cultivator harbored some hatred in his heart, but somehow, it was swept away when he looked at the holy priestess.

He had seen his share of divine beauties and currently encountered a peerless beauty with this kind of unique holy charm.

"Holy daughter? Ahem! I mean, sorry, villagers. It was just a misunderstanding. Here to compensate for your losses." The beaten cultivator cleared his throat and handed the villagers some gold coins and medicine.

"Good, then get out of here. Don’t let me see your face again." The nearby villager shooed the rude cultivator away.

"Good luck on your journey, sir cultivator. Stay on the path of righteousness." Miko raised her hand to the beaten cultivator before gazing at the nearby knight.

"..." The beaten cultivator considered several things before flying away from there. His encounter with the holy priestess was really unimpressive. He was humiliating himself.

Therefore, he planned something in his mind. ’I need to change my identity and plan another encounter with her. She seems to be going to the capital city. She is most likely the Daughter of Heaven but hasn’t realized my true identity yet. I didn’t expect our encounter to be this fast, but why are our initial fates so different? Nevertheless, you will be my companion in this life too!’

Miko glanced at the leaving rogue cultivator and muttered softly. "Is that the behavior of the Son of Heaven? He doesn’t look worthy of that title."

"Who knows what Heaven is planning for its child of destiny. They might be pawns or something else. Let’s not bother with him for now." Elysia heaved a subtle sigh.

She checked that boy’s status screen a moment ago and was surprised to find this rude and arrogant boy was the Son of Heaven.

Far from being compared to the young hero, she didn’t even want to associate with the Son of Heaven if his attitude was like that.

Fortunately, he didn’t commit any murder to the innocent. Thus, she didn’t need to do anything because the matter had already been resolved.

"Are you the holy priestess of the Elysion Church?" Michael asked for formalities as if it was their first meeting. After all, he had to use his identity as the Brilliant Knight.

"Yes, pleased to meet you, Sir Knight. Thank you for coming to accept my request." Miko responded politely.

"Holy priestess..." One of the three Destiny Knights was mesmerized by the holy priestess’ beautiful appearance, pleasant voice, and graceful attitude.

The female knights next to him were also captivated by the holy priestess’ holiness.

They were there because their good friend from the Brilliant Knight invited them on an important mission to escort influential people from a distant land. They didn’t know it would be the holy priestess of the Elysion Church from the Chthonic World!

Not to mention, she came using a luxurious carriage pulled by the legendary winged horses! Not one or two, but six alicorns!

They started comparing this holy priestess with their holy maiden, but from the holy priestess’ sacred aura alone, the difference was already significant. It was hard to admit, but in their heart, their holy maiden didn’t lag behind that much.

The holy priestess from another world visited the Terra World for sightseeing and learning about this world’s culture. Because of that, they had to ensure the holy priestess would get the best experience on her visit to the Breacasian Empire, especially since their guest of honor also wanted to visit the Church of Insight.

"Hey, why are you daydreaming like a fool in broad daylight? Let’s go back." Michael went to the front of the escort formation.

His juniors were at the front, and the three Destiny Knights would escort the entourage from behind.

"Haiyaa!" Michael gave the signal using the rein, and his war horse immediately galloped towards the capital city.

Elysia controlled her magical alicorns to quickly follow Miko’s disciples.

"!?" Michael’s war horse looked back, surprised to find those hot, beautiful, winged horses floating slightly in the air, not touching the ground. As the legendary creatures, they were endowed with wings, while he was not.

"They seem so motivated." Elysia was amused to see the escort war horses wanted to impress her magical alicorns by exerting their best performance and charisma.

Unfortunately, they weren’t the real alicorns, and they would dissipate shortly after she released her magic.