Chapter 66: The Holy Beast Descends upon Holy Light Town, and the Chosen One Turns Out to Be Her?

【Detected that the host successfully defended Oak Town, annihilated two Undead Legions, sheltered tens of thousands of humans, and earned the reverence of thousands.】

【Achievement Acquired: Rising Fame (Intermediate).】

【Reward Granted: Holy Beast — Unicorn (Evolvable).】

【Unicorn (Third-tier): A holy beast of divine attribute in its growth phase, possessing high intelligence and empathy. It can understand human language and emotions but usually only approaches beings with pure and kind hearts.】

Seeing that he had finally obtained an achievement beyond the “Primary” level,

Lynn felt slightly surprised.

But what delighted him even more was that the reward was no longer a lifeless item such as a Divine Art or a Holy Sword—

It was a living Holy Beast!

“A unicorn, huh? And it can even evolve.”

“Didn’t expect that after the 【Gate of Heaven】, I’d actually get myself a ‘Digimon’!”

Lynn chuckled in amusement, his mind moving slightly.

In the next moment—

At the open space in the center of the church,

Soft golden light rippled like water.

As the radiance gradually receded, a pure white steed quietly appeared.

Its form was elegant and fluid, every strand of its hair seeming to shimmer with moonlight.

Most striking of all was the spiral horn upon its forehead.

The delicate patterns upon it were like the finest silverwork, and faint starlight flowed along its tip.

Its eyes were limpid, and its pupils seemed to hold the glimmer of stars, calming the heart of any who gazed upon them.

Its hooves touched the ground soundlessly, each encircled by a faint ring of gold.

As it walked,

Golden ripples bloomed beneath its hooves—mesmerizing to behold.

“tsk, this appearance, this temperament…”

Lynn appraised with satisfaction, “The aura of a Holy Beast—now that’s maxed out.”

Its looks, however, were secondary.

The unicorn’s abilities were rather formidable!

Light of Healing: Emits waves of warm light that heal wounds, dispel disease, and purify toxins.

Barrier of Light: Forms a shield of Holy Light capable of resisting both physical and magical attacks.

Domain of Purification: Creates a luminous field that dispels darkness and evil energies, as well as negative emotions such as fear and despair.

Sacred Aura (Passive): A tranquil, peaceful atmosphere naturally radiates around it, enhancing creatures’ affinity with the Holy Light.

Symbiosis with Nature (Passive): It slowly purifies the land it inhabits—grass grows lush, flowers bloom, water runs clear—turning the place into a small haven of purity.

Three active abilities and two passives!

That was simply astonishing!

And to think, the unicorn was still in its growth phase—and could evolve!

Once it reached its mature, complete, or even ultimate form, it would surely wield far more powerful abilities.

“Though the conditions for evolution are unknown… I’ll have to figure that out slowly.”

“Also, who should I entrust the unicorn to for care?”

Lynn found this to be quite the dilemma.

As a church, it was naturally impossible for him to personally look after the creature’s daily needs.

Besides, it was more suited to dwell within a natural environment.

“There’s another troublesome prerequisite—the unicorn only draws near to those with pure and kind hearts…”

According to common knowledge,

Unicorns were often matched with elves—those aloof and serene beings untouched by worldly strife.

Humans who loved scheming and intrigue, whose hearts were darker than coal,

Rarely earned such a creature’s approval.

“Forget it. I’ll just let it wander around the town for now—who knows, maybe it’ll take a liking to someone.”

Lynn decided to leave it to fate.

After all, this mobile force was already in his hands.

As the unicorn’s primary holder,

He had no fear of anyone stealing it or making it disobey his orders.

Just like the Holy Sword Durandal bestowed upon Liz—

Though it was said to be in her possession,

If Lynn wished, he could reclaim it instantly with but a single thought.

…

Outside the church,

Ulf was chopping firewood with rhythmic grunts.

Marianne was hanging freshly washed clothes to dry.

Suddenly—

Both froze mid-action, eyes widening.

The church’s heavy doors silently swung open.

From within stepped a pure white steed so sacred it seemed unreal.

It walked with graceful poise, sunlight pouring over it as though gilding its body in gold.

Golden ripples bloomed beneath each step—dreamlike and ethereal.

“My heavens!”

Ulf nearly dropped his axe in shock. “Wh—where’d this horse come from?”

The area within a hundred meters of the church had been fenced with sturdy wooden barriers.

It was impossible for a large animal to have entered.

He certainly hadn’t seen any creature run into the church!

Marianne also covered her mouth. “Look, it’s glowing!”

Amidst their astonishment,

A solemn yet gentle voice suddenly resonated in everyone’s hearts.

【This is the Holy Beast guarding the Sanctuary.】

【By My command, it has descended here to protect all living beings.】

“Ah, so this is a blessing from the Angel!”

As always, the experienced Ulf reacted the fastest.

With a thump, he dropped to his knees at once,

Slapping his thigh excitedly, he cried, “Thank you, Angel, for Your grace! Thank you, Holy Beast, for descending upon us!”

Rustle—

The nearby townsfolk, hearing the commotion, quickly set down their work.

They all fell to their knees, bowing devoutly toward the direction of the church.

After offering thanks to the Angel, everyone lifted their heads, beginning to observe the newly arrived Holy Beast.

And the longer they looked, the more awestruck they became.

“Good heavens, it’s so beautiful…”

“Even more divine than the steeds in paintings! Look at that horn—it’s shining like silver!”

It was the embodiment of elegance, beauty, sanctity, and grace—

Truly astonishing.

Worthy indeed of being a creature brought down from the divine realm by the Angel.

“Also—look!”

“Wherever the Holy Beast walks, grass sprouts between the cracks—and flowers bloom!”

“For real?! That’s amazing!”

At the spot where the unicorn stood,

Tender green shoots were sprouting from the gaps in the stone pavement,

Growing visibly even as they watched, dotted with a few small, unknown blossoms.

Then a refreshing scent of nature drifted through the air.

The once rough, man-made ground

Now blended with the vitality of new life, forming a strangely harmonious beauty.

Meanwhile, the children who had gathered to watch—

Little Amy, who had recently recovered from illness, along with a few older kids—

Had eyes sparkling with wonder, unconsciously taking several steps closer to the unicorn.

“Mom, the Holy Beast smells so nice…”

When Martha asked her what it smelled like, she replied,

“Hmm~~ it’s like grass warmed by the sun… and sweet flowers.”

Another child sniffed deeply, his little face dreamy. “It makes my heart feel warm… it’s so comfy.”

At this,

The unicorn merely tilted its head slightly, gently flicking its snow-white mane.

Its clear eyes gazed softly at the children, full of kindness.

It showed no sign of rejection at all.

Old Tom, seeing this, grew restless with curiosity.

He took two steps forward, wanting to feel this “holy aura” for himself.

But the unicorn snorted in displeasure,

Startling Old Tom so much that he stumbled backward, nearly falling.

Just then, Liz arrived and happened to witness the scene.

She analyzed thoughtfully, “It seems the Holy Beast indeed favors those with pure hearts, especially children.”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Look—the children could approach without issue.

But when an old rough man like Old Tom tried, it was immediately displeased.

However, the next moment—

Left everyone utterly dumbfounded.

The noble unicorn, moving with graceful steps,

Walked straight toward Marianne.

She froze where she stood, not daring to move.

Then, the unicorn lowered its head,

Pressing its smooth, warm forehead gently against the back of her hand.

Marianne: “!!!”

Everyone: “???”

Even Liz was stunned.

Old Tom rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

What—what did that mean?!

Was the Holy Beast choosing people now?

It sure didn’t act like that with him!

Ulf scratched his head, glancing between Marianne and the unicorn.

After a long struggle, he finally managed to say, “Could it be that Sister Marianne is even… uh… purer than the kids?”

He honestly couldn’t think of a better word.

At that,

Marianne herself was completely flustered.

Her heart pounded rapidly, and her face turned crimson.

She was just an ordinary woman—a widow raising her child alone, struggling to survive.

Being kind-hearted was simply her nature.

She had never thought of herself as particularly pure or immaculate.

Yet now this noble and holy creature was showing her affection?

How could she not be overwhelmed with surprise and joy?

“Why don’t you try responding to the Holy Beast, Marianne?”

After some thought, Liz suggested gently.

Marianne’s face burned with shyness and delight.

After hesitating for quite a while, she finally mustered her courage—

Reaching out with a trembling hand, she gently stroked the unicorn’s smooth neck.

The unicorn didn’t shy away.

Instead, it narrowed its eyes in contentment, letting out a soft, rumbling sound of pleasure.

…

“Pure and kind… so that’s what it means.”

Lynn silently watched the heartwarming scene and took note of the standard.

Marianne truly was a suitable choice.

It seemed his candidate for caretaker was found.

That day,

Holy Light Town welcomed a one-of-a-kind guardian Holy Beast.

And the first human chosen by the Holy Beast

Was none other than a most ordinary woman—one with a heart of pure gold.

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