Hearing Sessyoin Kiara's words, Rin turned to Alvin almost simultaneously, her eyes wide with astonishment.
"A magus from the Age of Gods...?"
Though Alvin had effortlessly bypassed one magical barrier after another, she still found it hard to connect him with a magus from the Age of Gods.
After all, if he really was one, how could he know so much about Sakura?
But Sessyoin's perception was extraordinarily sharp....she shouldn't be the type to make baseless judgments. So why?
While Rin's mind swirled with these chaotic thoughts, Sessyoin took another step forward.
She looked at the boy not far ahead, with a captivating smile. "No need to pretend. I saw clearly how you led that girl through the magical barriers."
Though she was new to this era, she knew what the term "magus from the Age of Gods" meant.
For an ordinary transmigrator, this would likely spark hesitation.
After all, the magecraft and mana of a magus from the Age of Gods far surpassed those of modern magi.
But—
Sessyoin Kiara was clearly an exception.
After confirming his identity, she showed no trace of retreat.
Instead, her eyes gleamed with excitement and intoxication, as if sizing up prey.
"Are you really a magus from the Age of Gods?"
Rin instinctively looked at Alvin, unable to hold back her question.
"It's a long story... Let's talk when we have more time."
Pausing, Alvin turned to Sessyoin Kiara. "If I were you, I'd disband this church you just started today and quietly leave the royal city...
After all, there are plenty of troublesome figures here."
"Besides, this era is different from what you know, it doesn't need any churches... In the end, you're just gathering devotees to worship you for your own amusement, aren't you?"
Sessyoin Kiara froze, then burst into giggles as if hearing a joke, her laughter causing her full chest to tremble slightly.
"The troublesome figures you mean—are they King Arthur? Or Morgan le Fay? Those sisters? Not to mention whether they can get along, even if they could... I'm not afraid."
A sweet smile bloomed on Sessyoin's exquisite, alluring face. "But your words are quite interesting when you think about it. It sounds like you know me well... Done your homework in secret, have you?"
"If you've got a crush on big sister, why not join me now? I can overlook you trying to sneak away with my devotee."
At the end, she smiled and extended her hand toward Alvin.
"Of course, if you refuse my kindness, I won't kill you... After all, compared to ending a life, I prefer to convert others with love~"
At the end, Sessyoin Kiara lightly licked her luscious lips, her eyes glinting with pleasure and excitement.
She was a narcissistic embodiment of hedonism.
Those who met her first encountered her saintly, compassionate demeanor, willingly joining her faith under her charm.
Afterward, craving her divine love, devotees indulged their desires, revealing their ugliest sides.
Once they reached this point, they lost her attention, concluding that "Lady Kiara no longer cares for me," leading to despair and, ultimately, ending their own lives.
All that these devotees left behind after their demise became nourishment for Sessyoin, making her even stronger.
This was Sessyoin Kiara, Beast III/R, the half of the Beast embodying the principle of [Pleasure].
Her goal in gathering devotees to worship her in this era was to indulge herself and, ultimately, consume them entirely.
Seeing Alvin remain silent, Sessyoin Kiara smiled charmingly, her voice soft: "There's no need to fight me, you know? I don't know your goal, but we can coexist peacefully."
As she spoke, she gently placed one hand on her ample chest, her pale golden eyes quietly fixed on Alvin, her voice soft and alluring.
"If you're willing, I can give you everything you desire."
The night breeze swept through, and Sessyoin's nun habit seemed to grow transparent in the next moment, gradually transforming into a vivid, seductive red gown that materialized on her body.
Her gaze was filled with compassion, yet her mature, graceful figure was irresistibly enticing.
Not just Alvin...even Rin, a young girl, found her eyes involuntarily glued to Sessyoin.
Such an enchanting beauty was enough to leave anyone parched, and a sudden, intense urge welled up in Rin's heart... If she could gain Lady Kiara's affection, even being consumed by her in the future would be worth it.
However, contrary to his own nature, looking at such a stunner in front of him, Alvin didn't respond with his lower body, instead, his heart tightened, his eyes brimming with wariness.
After all, while the White Dragon possessed the most unreasonably powerful physical form in the world, but when it came to resisting mental attacks like "charm," it was far less adept.
At that moment, Sessyoin's voice seemed to carry a magical quality, causing his eyes to grow dim, his gaze involuntarily locking onto the woman.
"Good boy."
Seeing this, Sessyoin revealed a smile, gentle enough to seem as if it could drip water.
She stretched out her hands.
"Come... Embrace me now."
Like a puppet under control, Alvin lifted his dull, lusterless eyes and walked step by step toward Sessyoin.
The woman maintained her smile, growing increasingly delighted.
Sessyoin looked at the boy.
To be honest, even among the men she had seen, few had such a striking face.
Alvin wasn't exactly breathtakingly handsome, but his fair skin and gentle, delicate demeanor easily sparked protective instincts in older women.
How long could he entertain her?
At this thought, Sessyoin's anticipation grew, watching Alvin approach until he stood right before her.
They were mere inches apart, his face almost brushing against her soft curves, accompanied by a faint, sweet fragrance.
On the other side, Rin watched, her eyes glazing over, her mind foggy.
Though Sessyoin hadn't targeted her specifically, the girl was still affected by the "charm," her body weakening.
Looking at Alvin, he seemed entirely captivated by "love," his eyes devoid of any spark.
'No, I have to wake him up...'
The thought flashed instinctively in Rin's mind.
She knew how terrifying this woman was. If Alvin fell into Sessyoin's embrace... it wouldn't be long before she devoured him completely, leaving nothing behind.
Rin struggled to move her body.
With resolute willpower, she managed to twitch her fingers, her lips parting slightly.
At that moment, Sessyoin cast a fleeting glance her way, causing the sound she was about to make, caught in her throat, her body completely frozen.
A single look effortlessly suppressed the girl's movements.
'No, I can't get closer to her... Rin's heart screamed, but she could only watch helplessly as Sessyoin reached out to envelop Alvin.
Like a goddess descending from heaven, she was about to embrace the boy fully.
But then, the little girl witnessed a scene she'd never forget.
The black-clad boy, seemingly enthralled by Sessyoin's charm, slowly raised his head, gazing into the seductive woman's eyes.
His dim eyes were gradually overtaken by a golden glow.
Then, his voice echoed softly.
"I gave you a chance."
Before Sessyoin could react, he continued. "Do you know why I said the royal city isn't suitable for you? Just because of King Arthur, Morgan le Fay... or that shut-in guy watching from his tower?"
He smiled. "The troublesome figures I meant aren't any of them."
Sessyoin's heart was already reeling with shock.
She couldn't fathom how Alvin had broken free of her "charm."
Even a magus from the Age of Gods shouldn't be immune to her allure...
As long as someone harbored desires or emotions for her, they would inevitably fall under her spell, even willingly submitting.
At that moment, Alvin took a deep breath and opened his mouth slightly.
Sessyoin froze, a sudden sense of crisis surging within her, goosebumps rising on her skin.
She instinctively stepped back.
Something's off....this guy isn't just a magus from the Age of Gods—
"Aaaaaa—!!!"
A low roar erupted from Alvin's mouth, resonating through the manor.
In an instant, every magical barrier in the estate shattered!
The roar, laced with surging mana, obliterated the pervasive charm in the air.
Rin covered her ears, her bright eyes staring at the scene in stunned silence.
At the same moment, Tiamat, who had been sleeping in the palace, slowly opened her eyes, tilting her head.
Her innocent, curious gaze turned toward the manor's direction.
Sessyoin stared intently at the boy.
After a long silence, she finally spoke, breaking the quiet. "No wonder there's such a young magus from the Age of Gods... I should've guessed your identity sooner."
"After pulling the sword from the stone, your body has remained in its youthful state, hasn't it?"
"...Lord White Dragon."