The Corruption Dragon God: Lust System Chapter 438 sinful heart!

The Rose Empire was a colossal entity. Its citizens numbered in the billions, and its sovereign domains spanned across an unimaginably vast territory.

To maintain efficient control over such an immense area, several administrative divisions were naturally required.

Twelve kingdoms sat directly beneath the emperor's authority.

A warrior of the eleventh ring, a rank equal to an ancestral emperor, governed each one. Additionally, the hierarchy included six grand duchies and twenty marquisates.

Thousands of smaller subdivisions existed below these. Some functioned as semi-independent merchant republics, while others were territories overseen by the church or towers of wizards.

The Divine Kingdom of Auranys, situated in the northern part of the eastern region, operated on land gifted by the empire, even though it maintained technical independence.

Despite the numerous administrative splits, the land was primarily divided into two main sections: the East and the West.

The East served as the Empire's heart. Characterized by expansive plains and massive mountain ranges, the region possessed soil rich in minerals. It stood as the most prosperous zone in the Empire and the epicenter of Imperial politics.

Although remote and largely rural, the western region was far from impoverished.

While the East was the source of the Empire's gold and steel, the West utilized its fertile soil and vast agricultural fields to ensure the Empire never went hungry.

Regrettably, the imperial influence was significantly weaker in that area despite its productivity.

The soldiers tasked with defending the western borders remained under constant pressure from endless hordes of beasts, leaving them barely able to monitor the events within their own borders.

This neglect was the root of the current problem.

The region was infested with necromancers, criminal elements, and groups from demonic cults. Such a rural, poorly guarded area was a sanctuary for them. Under normal circumstances, they were never a major threat. If they became too prominent, a local punitive expedition was typically enough to handle the matter.

However, one specific case proved to be different.

Five separate local punitive expeditions met with failure. After the death toll surpassed five thousand, a formal plea for assistance was dispatched to the cathedral located in the imperial capital.

Normally, the bishop would have simply sent a single paladin to resolve the issue with ease. Yet, on that particular night, he received a divine revelation from the goddess.

The era for the rise of new sacred heroes had arrived. The five pendants of the golden convergence had descended to the world, and she would soon identify the chosen individuals.

This mission was intended to be the first task for those chosen ones. By shedding the blood of those demons, they would be consecrated as the heroes of this generation.

Unfortunately, the goddess did not speak to him again. Nevertheless, the heroes began to appear even without her direct guidance.

In the eyes of the bishop, there could only be one conclusion: these individuals were the heroes the goddess had selected. He believed she was currently putting him to the test.

It was his responsibility to succeed in this trial and prove he was worthy of leading the church of Auranys to everlasting glory. He had no intention of failing.

He had hoped for more time to allow these heroes to undergo Cultivation training and build a rapport with one another.

However, the empire had already taken notice of the situation in the region and was exerting pressure on the church to intervene immediately.

They had reached their breaking point.

The intensity of the threat was growing steadily.

If they delayed any further, the danger would escalate to a point where the heroes alone could not overcome it, making the intervention of the imperial army mandatory.

Immediate action was necessary.

"It's stupid," Qingyi remarked flatly after hearing the explanation.

The bishop's expression twitched slightly, though he chose to overlook the Young Master's disrespect.

"We are merely obeying the goddess's commands. Her wisdom is eternal, and her decrees are not to be questioned," the bishop answered with a heavy sigh.

Indeed, wiping out the threat immediately was the logical choice. But if they did that, what would become of their faith?

"Many people must be losing their lives because of this..." Celestia murmured at Qingyi's side. Her hands were clasped tightly against her chest, her eyes trembling with emotion.

"Sacrifices are sometimes required to uphold the goddess's word... They have moved on to a better place."

Such an answer wasn't enough to satisfy anyone with common sense, but it mattered little now.

They had arrived at their destination: a massive golden door.

The bishop gave a small nod. With a sharp metallic groan, the door swung open to reveal the room beyond.

Aeryn sat in a corner, relishing her personal space while sipping on a cup of light green tea.

Sapphire was also occupying Aeryn's space. Her massive breasts were pressed firmly against the back of the delicate elf as they discussed the intricacies of magic arrays.

In contrast, Lucien was positioned in the far corner of the chamber, kneeling in silent prayer.

He stood up the moment the golden door creaked open. Ignoring everyone else, his gaze locked instantly onto Qingyi.

"Oh... So you are that Long Qingyi!" Sapphire immediately abandoned Aeryn and hurried toward him.

Her enormous breasts bounced vigorously with every stride, tossing into the air before falling back against her slender torso, swaying like soft, water-filled balloons.

Her voice sounded sweet and rhythmic as she came to a halt, leaning in toward Qingyi.

"We haven't had the chance for a proper introduction... I am Sapphire. You performed quite well against Lucien, fufufu~~" Sapphire said, extending her hand.

"I am Long Qingyi." The handsome youth gave a smile, taking her hand to plant a gentle kiss on it while secretly sending a wisp of draconic Qi into her body.

"Ah~~" A soft, high-pitched squeal escaped Sapphire’s throat. Her mature, beautiful face turned a deep shade of crimson, and her legs snapped shut instinctively.

What had just occurred?

"Are you alright?" Qingyi inquired, observing as Sapphire's lust began to spike.

"Y-yes... nghn~~ it is a pleasure to meet you." Sapphire retreated with shaky steps, quickly casting a mental calm spell on herself.

She could feel a strange moisture in her silk underwear... This was definitely not normal...

Lucien overheard their brief interaction and shuddered for a second, but he eventually stood tall.

Without any hesitation, he approached Qingyi, stopped at his side, and performed a deep bow. Though only a few hours had passed since their fight, he seemed to have achieved a full recovery.

"Brother Qingyi, I thank you deeply for showing me the true path and cleansing my sinful heart!"