Chapter 1279: Mother and Daughter

The Holy Mother had been lying motionless on the ground the entire time, so I mistakenly believed her to be unconscious. However, she began speaking without so much as a twitch.

I believe I can suppress the girls transformation slightly.

Youre helping Sibylla?

Better than sitting around doing nothing, right?

Fran had already placed her trust in the Holy Mother, but it seems Apollonius and the others were still somewhat skeptical.

She was aligned with our enemies, the Black Skeleton Corps, so I can understand why.

However, the Holy Mother had kept resisting even while incorporated into Laranflura, and was also cooperative towards us. Apollonius should be able to understand that much.

Apollonius, its okay.

If you say so

Nn. Holy Mother, go ahead.

Understood. Please place me next to Sibylla.

After laying her down next to Sibylla, the Holy Mother slowly raised her hand. Though she was apparently barely able to move, she could at least do this much.

Then, she gently overlapped her left hand with Sibyllas right.

Here I go.

Nn.

We felt a faint mana emanating from the Holy Mother. The vast majority of her power had been lost, so expending the little that remained might actually cause her to disappear.

Considering that fact, I didnt think there was much she could do, but

Kin Intelligence.

Ugh!

The Holy Mother had activated her Extra Skill for giving intelligence to her undead subordinates. Perhaps she was countering Sibyllas berserk transformation by forcibly keeping her sane?

Either way, this seemed to be effective. The transformation occurring in Sibyllas body was noticeably suppressed.

But why did it work in the first place? Shouldnt the skill only work on her kin? Why could she use it on Sibylla?

While I was wondering about that, the power flowing from the Holy Mother to Sibylla gradually increased, and Sibyllas expression softened accordingly.

She would achieve a full recovery at this rate. But suddenly, Sibylla regained her consciousness and brushed away the Holy Mothers hand.

Stop it. Any more, and youll

Sibylla! Whats wrong? Oi!

The Holy Mother barely has any mana left. Any more of this, and shell disappear for good!

It seems Sibylla sensed how the Holy Mother was putting herself at risk. However, Sibyllas symptoms had yet to be fully healed.

Guh, gah!

Good grief! Sibylla!

Apollonius called out to Sibylla as she began suffering again. If this keeps up, what would happen to her?

Meanwhile, the Holy Mother placed her hand on Sibylla again, activating her skill once more.

The Holy Mothers skill proved effective, as Sibyllas suffering was visibly eased.

Holy Mother! You why?

I am finished either way if you go berserk. Thus, stopping you from going berserk is the most logical solution. If you dont want me to disappear, then you had best wrest control over your monster factor before then.

Fine.

Im glad to see you understand.

Strength returned to Sibyllas eyes when she heard the Holy Mothers scolding.

Sibylla grit her teeth and tightly grabbed the handle of the Red Sword, resisting the power raging with her.

Ugh Aaah!

Good, keep at it.

The Holy Mothers remaining mana fell at a rapid pace. Is this going to work? And why would she go so far?

Ugh Aaah!

Give it your all. I know you can overcome this.

Thats right, Sibylla! Youre the leader of the Red Knights! Hang in there!

Ugh

All we could hear was the encouragement from the Holy Mother and Apollonius, along with Sibyllas agonized voice. The other Hero Zombies observed quietly.

Hah I wont lose.

Yes! Sibyllas mana suddenly started stabilizing!

Guh

Hang in there, Sibylla!

Sibylla moaned again, and the Holy Mother shouted one final time. At that moment, the transformation of Sibyllas body came to a complete stop.

The circulation of mana throughout Sibyllas body was regular and smooth. Everything was under control. In fact, she might have even gotten stronger, as suppressing the monster factor gave her greater control over her powers.

On the other hand, the Holy Mothers condition was

You did well

Why? Why would you do this for me?

For survival.

No way! Fran and the others could easily carry you away and escape! But you

Sibylla lowered her eyes in sorrow. The Holy Mother had exceeded her limits, and the hand she placed on Sibyllas arm was now crumbling like sand.

After receiving Sibyllas stare head on, the Holy Mother realized that no lies would work.

Perhaps I wanted to try imitating a mother.

The Holy Mother whispered as she reached out her remaining right hand to Sibylla. She tried to give Sibylla a gentle stroke, but this hand crumbled away too.

After going through the pains of childbirth Well, not that I can feel pain. Either way, as someone who grew up in my belly, you are a child of mine

Huh? Youre my mom? But those researchers said an experimental undead they made gave birth to me

Then those a.s.sholes were lying. There were some idiots who stumbled upon an ancient magical tool and claimed they made it themselves to get additional research funding. I found someone that spilled the beans after crus.h.i.+ng a few labs. You were actually born from a powerful undead that existed since ancient times.

Apparently, Apollonius had been worried whether or not Sibylla could really live a proper life, so he investigated the research labs that created Sibylla.

So This is the truth then?

Fufu Though I do not think I am truly fit to call myself a mother

W-Wait! Dont go! Theres still things I have to ask you!

Ah Im glad I could save you in the end.

Oi! Holy Mother! M-Mom!

Hehe

In her final moments, the face of the supposed motionless mummy seemed to be smiling.