Chapter 92:


    Did youe to ask for permission? Or did youe to steal?


    No.


    Juliet smiled faintly and replied.


    If you dont lend me this, I will expose everything that happened in the underground of the Papal court.


    Archbishop, what does she mean?


    The high priest asked in confusion, but Archbishop Gilliams face turned pale, understanding Juliets meaning.


    Only then did they understand why Juliet had deliberately shown her face by lifting her veil.


    Her intentions were clear.


    Are you threatening the temple right now?


    Yes, you heard correctly.


    Archbishop Gilliam doubted his ears. He wasnt sure if he should admire her audacity or be shocked by it.


    Certainly, what Juliet said was true.


    Events in Lucerne were only now being settled.


    In such a situation, if the victim who suffered the most from Sebastian came forward, the Papal court would be powerless.


    The Soulstone of Genovia had also be an ambiguous item for the Papal court to im ownership.


    Gilliam, ring at Juliet with a stern face, pointed out her mistake.


    Dont you think youre being too careless? Your threat will only work if you safely exit this ce.


    You sound like a viin, Archbishop.


    Juliet, however, just smiled as if she didnt care.


    Gilliam felt uneasy from Juliets strangely rxed attitude.


    If we just scream right now, the guards will rush in.


    He was right.


    Even if Juliet threatened to reveal the truth, that only worked if Juliet safely left the temple.


    Well, I dont think that will be the case.


    Juliet nced suspiciously towards a window.


    Both Archbishop Gilliam and the high priest followed her gaze.


    But all they saw was arge clock.


    What?


    Ah, never mind.


    Juliet said with a faint smile.


    Then lets go outside for a revtion.


    Juliet, clutching the box, quickly began to run towards some dark corner of the room.


    ?


    Guards!


    The flustered steward opened the door.


    However, what greeted the high priest was a thick smoke pouring into the room.


    Guards?


    Oops.


    Seeing the high priest fall instantly, Archbishop Gilliam realized the situation.


    <i>Sleeping gas!</i>


    Juliet hadnt tried to persuade them from the beginning. She was just buying time.


    Enough time for the sleeping gas to spread throughout the temple.


    * * *


    Even as she escaped the smoke-filled temple, Juliet didnt feel much guilt.


    If the Soulstone of Genovia was considered the legacy she left for her younger brother, then there was no reason for Juliet not to im the Soulstone aspensation.


    She had been kidnapped by a mad fake Pope, suffered because of him, and even lost her butterflies.


    <i>I almost died. My life was threatened.</i>


    As Juliet thought this, she followed a breezy pathway out of the temple.


    The Monad County, despite not being wealthy, regrly donated to the church as they were deeply devout.


    Because of this, she had frequently visited the temple since she was young and knew its structure well.


    She also knew that aside from the main entrance, the security wasnt very strict.


    It would take some time for people to notice the two priests, who had secretly entered the annex to ce the Soulstone.


    <i>It would have been easier with the butterflies</i>


    Juliet had made the sleeping gas from herbs that Roy had brought from Katias forest.


    And before the evening prayers, she ced it little by little into the temples incense burner.


    Initially, the effect was mild, just making one a bit drowsy, but gradually, the smoke umted.


    It was said to be very effective.


    <i>There are indeed many strange herbs in the forest.</i>


    But effective.


    While escaping the temple, Juliet admired.


    <i>I thought Id encounter guards a few times after leaving the temple.</i>


    That thought was half right.


    In fact, it was thanks to Roy, who had been waiting outside anxiously, who fainted the guards as soon as he saw them.


    Either way, Juliet only found out about this after she hadpletely left the temple.


    Perhaps because it was prayer time, there were few people outside. So Juliet was taking a slightly longer route out, to avoid suspicion in case she ran into a guardter on.


    It would be less suspicious to walk out slowly through the open doors than to be spotted hastily climbing over the fence.


    Now, there was only a small side door left to reach the ce where she had agreed to meet Roy.


    Roy had nned to wait beneath the high exterior wall that youd encounter after passing through that door.


    Hiding the box, Juliet calmly passed through the door.


    Then she momentarily lost her bnce, tripping over a slightly raised threshold.


    Ah!


    Oh, be careful.


    She almost twisted her ankle, but fortunately, a passing priestess supported Juliet.


    Adjusting her veil to ensure it didnt fall off, Juliet thanked the person who had helped her.


    Thank you.


    Dont mention it.


    Then their eyes met.


    !


    Juliet went pale.


    Eyes shining blue in the darkness. Those eyes were unmistakably


    High priest!


    Then, from the center of the temple, a scream calling for the High Priestess echoed.


    Both looked in the direction of the noise.


    The high priest has copsed!


    It seemed they found two people copsed in the storage room, and the temple began to stir.


    Whats with the Archbishop?


    Archbishop!


    There was amotion.


    People spilled out of the building where the service was in full swing.


    <i>Oh</i>


    Juliet regained her senses from the noisesing from beyond the fence.


    Um Wait a moment!


    But the priestess who had helped her disappeared among the people rushing towards the central temple before Juliet could stop her.


    Unable to chase after her, Juliet bit her lip lightly.


    It was definitely Dahlia.


    * * *


    Thanks to themotion inside, Juliet was able to get out safely without being noticed.


    Juliet!


    Roy, who had been waiting below the high outer wall, caught Juliet as she jumped down.


    I was worried because you werete.


    Roy remarked with a slight sigh. Juliet, who had been momentarily out of sorts, responded, regaining her focus.


    Im sorry. I bumped into someone for a moment.


    The Soulstone?


    Juliet showed him the small box she was holding. The box containing the Soulstone made a soft clinking sound.


    So thats the Soulstone.


    Yes.


    Can you break the curse with it?


    Im not sure.


    Juliet fiddled with the brilliant gem.


    We can only hope.


    Not knowing much about divine power, Juliet couldnt guarantee it would solve the issue.


    <i>But they said Genovias divine power is really amazing.</i>


    And even if she didnt know what kind of curse it was, an overwhelmingly powerful force might be able to shatter it like a barrier.


    It would definitely be helpful.


    Juliet sneaked a nce back at the temple she had just left.


    <i>Dahlia could use both magic and divine power.</i>


    It was said to be so exceptional that it defied thews of this world.


    Even though Juliet had innate magic, she felt insignificantpared to the girl blessed by the world.


    Juliet?


    Oh, Im sorry.


    Juliet, recalling old memories, smiled faintly.


    Now lets take this to the Duke.


    Juliet said, ncing at Roy. Roy smiled lightly and extended his hand.


    Lets go.