Capítulo 736: D265. Lifeline_2
Even if the streets of the Holy City appear bustling on the surface, in reality, the major churches, especially the Judgent Court and Tribunal, are completely on edge, patrolling day and night tirelessly.
Even the Hero, as a Saintess Candidate, often feels those intermittent scrutinies.
After all, the Capital nearly fell because of the mages’ betrayal. Even as a Saintess Candidate, no one dares to guarantee that these candidates from various parts of the Kingdom won’t be infiltrated by the Black Gate.
Therefore, she doesn’t pay too much attention to it, simply casting her gaze towards the stele situated in the center of the square.
As the central point of the Holy City, just as the Hero observed in the Dead Dream Land, there are not many buildings within the Pure White Holy Land; although the Holy Sanctuary doesn’t strictly forbid access, only a few are allowed to dwell here permanently.
Besides the Cathedral, the most conspicuous structure here is naturally that towering stele.
“That is…”
1~4. Monunt of Liberation
5. Holy Scripture Monunt
6. Peace Holy Tablet
7. Heroic Soul Monunt
8. Heroic Spirit Monunt
9. Blank World Record
10. Great Success/Great Failure
D10=d10(7)=7
♛: Heroic Soul Monunt
“Yes, My Lady, that is the Heroic Soul Monunt.”
Since the Hero is determined to run for Saintess, as the only housekeeper and attendant by Your Majesty’s side, the Gleaming Scale Serpent naturally cramd up on the knowledge about the Church.
“It’s said that when it was first erected, it was only twice a person’s height, but for every heroic soul’s na engraved, it grows a fraction in trait, allowing this Holy Artifact to gradually reach its current height.”
The monunt is engraved with nas of one hero after another, carrying a grandeur unknown to many.
Gazing upon this symbol of nurous heroic souls in history, the eyes of the Fantasy Species are filled with emotion.
“Let us proceed, My Lady.”
The Gleaming Scale Serpent gently reminded, “According to the sister at the inn, regular pilgrims have to book in advance to enter the Cathedral to worship the Eternal Holy Sword, but as a Saintess Candidate, you have a different passage.”
As the headquarters of the Church and the very center of the Holy City, even when the sky routes are suspended, pilgrims from all over the Kingdom still co in endless streams. Even a magnificent Cathedral can only receive a limited number of people a day, hence the need for reservations.
Therefore, most residents in the Holy City essentially just gather at the foot of the steps to pray, but as a Saintess Candidate, naturally, there’s no need to worry about these.
Returning from the shock brought by the scene before her eyes, the Gleaming Scale Serpent, not having received a response, lowered her head sowhat puzzled: “My Lady…?”
[Light (60 Direct Reincarnation)]
D100=d100(34)=34
“No problem, but let confirm first.”
The Hero nodded and looked towards the end of the square.
She no longer restrained her own charm; all her self was completely liberated at this mont, just gazing at the scene at the end.
Then she took a step forward, walking straight along the path leading to the Heroic Soul Monunt and the Cathedral.
With each step she took, the faint glow of magic power on the white stone slabs was attracted to her, converging upon her.
The crowd on the square, previously wandering casually, seed infected by this inexplicable aura, gradually quieting down.
People stopped their steps, halted their words, and tranquility spread silently, passing around until all eyes focused on that steadily walking nun.
On this land of the Holy City, people have seen all sorts of visitors who co to pilgrimage or witness ceremonies: so travel-worn and unkempt, others so distinguished and grand that they are hard to even gaze upon—
Yet no matter their status, upon reaching beneath the Cathedral and the monunt, everyone collects themselves, either humbly or solemnly bowing their heads in salute, offering their prayers to the most sacred creations.
No one had ever walked forward so serenely like this maiden—not haughty, nor humble, just calmly advancing.
Like a beast traversing its territory, a queen entering her palace.
Dawn, Sun, Dawn Break—
All lights overlap, forming a straight path beneath the Hero’s feet, extending to the monunt below, directly reaching the steps leading to the Holy Hall, resonating with the crystal pillars of dusk as if welcoming the owner’s return with the grandest ceremony.
Finally, the Hero halted beneath the Heroic Soul Monunt.
The towering stele, bearing countless nas, countless souls of heroes and martyrs, stood calmly under the sunlight, as if silently watching the rise and decline of humankind’s civilization.
She looked up and saw several familiar nas at the very top of the stele:
The naless first Hero, the priest known as Miracle, the Martial Princess wielding a long blade…
The nas on the stele are as nurous as the stars, and these oldest nas, perhaps not even the well-versed monks of the Church could easily tell their origins.
Yet, their nas never gathered dust, etched high on the monunt like stars that never fall, welcoming each day’s sunrise.
Gazing at this scene for a long ti, the Hero slowly revealed a gentle smile.
—We have never forgotten.
[Hero’s Holy City Reputation (Subsequent Experience Settlent)]
D30 20=d30(14) 20=34
“Alright, let’s go.”
She continued moving forward, the luminous carpet stretching all the way to the top’s Cathedral, letting her steps reach the foot of the stairs seemingly slowly yet swiftly.
The crowd at the foot of the stairs spontaneously parted to make way, eyes either filled with curiosity or reverence, watching this unknown maiden ascend the Holy Sanctuary’s steps.
“Thank you, everyone.” Looking at the citizens retreating to either side, the Hero smiled and nodded.
“…Excuse , are you the Saintess?” soone boldly asked.
Amidst a Holy City alive with the Saintess selection, the question seed abrupt and unreasonable, yet at this mont, no one present voiced objection. Everyone present held their breath, as if eagerly wanting to hear her affirmative answer.
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