Celestia knows how to have fun; most of the ti, she runs wild like a boy. This is also characteristic of the George Family. The old Count requires family mbers to understand rules but not to strictly adhere to them. The places Celestia took Estella were all eye-opening for her.
Celestia let loose as well, and in the afternoon, she took Estella to the dining hall of the Saint Grace Canon Law School. On weekends, the school's cafeteria isn't always busy, but it still has a good atmosphere. Watching the students of the Canon Law School chat freely and laugh from ti to ti made Estella envious. This was the Canon Law School she imagined, full of vitality and hope. In comparison, Knight Academy was too strict and oppressive. Both places were filled with determination and goals, but the difference was that Knight Academy was filled with strong desires and ambitions, while the Canon Law School was filled with yearning and hope.
"The conditions here are still worse than at Knight Academy, but for most ordinary people, it's rare," Celestia said.
Estella clearly ate more than she did in the morning, trying various foods. Although they couldn't be described as delicious, they still increased her appetite. Both the Canon Law School and Knight Academy are part of the Kingdom, neither absolutely superior nor inferior. Currently, Knight Academy is not only the main force but also the spiritual pillar of the kingdom's warriors. The Canon Law School is just a supplent, a driving force for Knight Academy's progress. No matter what Celestia wanted to express, these facts wouldn't change.
"Is the Internal Organs Harvester causing a lot of trouble?" Estella suddenly asked.
"Yes, and moreover, many culprits want to use the Internal Organs Harvester as a cover to fish in troubled waters. The Funeral Attendant and various departnts have joined forces and have been effective, capturing many people," Celestia said.
"Are they the real culprits?"
"They're all real culprits, but as to whether we can catch them all, that remains to be seen. It requires ti to verify, but with a series of actions taken, the public's fear has diminished." Celestia took a bite of lamb chop. "The lamb chops here are pretty good."
"It tastes great." Estella nodded. "...Has that person not eaten for days?"
In the distance, at a table, soone with their back turned was devouring food, with a pile of plates already stacked beside them. Only in such a "buffet" format could Li Xin's appetite be satisfied, thanks to Master Simmons.
Li Xin truly ate his fill, patting his belly and letting out a belch. He had woken up from a nap even hungrier.
"Li Xin, you sure can eat," Celestia and Estella approached.
"Mainly because the Canon Law School's food is good." Li Xin grinned at Celestia, also noticing the nun beside her, nodding in acknowledgnt.
"This is my good friend, Sister Arthur, and this is Li Xin, our Saint Grace's secret weapon. He can cook and is really amazing. He even writes books, and they're not bad either," Celestia introduced.
"Hello, I'm Li Xin. A chef who can't write novels isn't a good Canon Law School student." Li Xin extended his hand.
Even the nun-playing-it-cool Estella failed to maintain her composure, smiling softly. "Hello, I'm a rebellious nun who can't cook but loves reading novels."
She silently added in her heart... a good princess.
The two gently shook hands; the nun's hand was so soft, and Estella carefully observed Li Xin.
"For today's training, Sister Arthur and I will be your guardians. Go ahead with confidence!" Celestia said.
"I'm fine; it's all up to whether Simmons can take the plunge."
"No cowards in the George Family!"
Li Xin tidied up the dishes, and the three headed to the team base. Arthur didn't speak much, while Celestia was busy asking Li Xin all sorts of questions, "You can write novels; how co that priest can drill into the ground, and will Dantes escape, how will he escape?"
"Miss Celestia, would there still be any fun in knowing the answers?"
"That seems to be the case. All right, you keep writing; I'll subscribe to a copy of the Hex Bird Report for you every week, Arthur likes it too."
"Even the nun reads this?"
"I'm a rebellious nun," Estella said. "I think Mr. Li's stories are quite interesting, and I'm looking forward to the further developnt."
Both liked it, which gave Li Xin a bit more confidence; it shouldn't be cut short, after all, it was his main source of inco for the foreseeable future.
The three arrived at the base, where Simmons was already there, spending the morning making various preparations, ntally simulating several rounds of attempts.
Celestia introduced Simmons to Estella, and the two greeted each other with a noble and nun's etiquette. Only then did Li Xin learn that girls don't extend their hands first, and boys don't extend their hands first to girls. Between nobles, there's the hand-kissing ceremony, but not for nuns.
Simmons didn't mind; after all, the nun brought by Celestia was certainly special, but that wasn't important. Today, he was determined to overco his fear of thunder.
His grandfather's words echoed in his mind: "Obstacles can sotis be the best arrangent." His Holy Land was filled with Thunder Power, yet he hadn't acquired it. In others' eyes, was failure just failure?
"Brother Li, today, I want to get through the Path of Thunder."
"I don't think you'll have any issues, but I have a little suggestion, if you're willing?" Li Xin said.
"Speak, I'll fully go with your advice." Simmons nodded resolutely.
"The Holy Land is a gift from the divine. You need to experience it wholeheartedly to achieve the optimal effect. Show what you've prepared?"
Simmons nodded, "I've made thorough preparations. This set of armor is from ho, providing better defense. These magic potions can resist thunder damage and so have healing properties."
The armor clearly looked better than those in the base, adorned with runes and embedded Spiritual Ability crystals in the breastplate, maximizing defense against energy attacks. A few tubes and jars with swirling liquids that looked expensive.
"I'll keep them for you for now. If you can't face your fear of thunder directly, you'll never conquer it," said Li Xin casually as he took out a cloth bag and packed the items away.
Simmons' mouth twitched, but he said nothing. The four of them moved to the Gate of Truth inside the base. Estella also knew how to work the Gate of Truth; she just hadn't had the chance to practice it. Though it housed the Earth Mother Goddess' Divine Relic, her Father wouldn't allow her to dabble in Hidden Power, which didn't align with a princess's noble and elegant image.
Estella didn't see Hidden Power and elegance as conflicting; only those lost in power would fall. Mastering Hidden Power would lead to greater elegance. For the ever-just Your Majesty the King, reasoning felt less applicable to family; she knew that in her father's eyes, marrying soone beneficial to the kingdom was a princess's "happiness."
Li Xin and Simmons stood in the center. Having had one collaboration before, the two were even more determined this ti. Estella was also adept at handling the Gate of Truth. Accompanied by the Light of Truth, Li Xin and Simmons disappeared from Estella and Celestia's sight.
She had entered the Holy Land twice, but those tis, she was a participant. This was her first ti as an observer, watching the state of the Holy Land through Celestia's crystal ball.
Though tempted to experience it, Estella didn't request that.
Entering the Holy Land, Simmons and Li Xin arrived before the stone arch. Crossing the arch led to the stone bridge engulfed in thunder. Last ti, although Li Xin crossed it, essentially, he hadn't changed the course of Simmons' Holy Land.
Simmons swallowed hard; if he were alone, there wouldn't be such a strong variable. That's why he had prepared well. Now everything was stripped away—dying in the Holy Land?
There were stories: so were obsessed with the Holy Land's progress, wanting more power from the Divine Relic, and, in their haste, either got trapped in the Hidden Power or perished here. The Holy Land still remains largely unknown to humanity.
Li Xin chuckled, fingers shimring with light. He pulled his hands apart, forming a rope-like strand as thick as a finger from Spiritual Ability, then wrapped it around Simmons' waist.
"Go ahead, like an eagle, Master Simmons. If there's any danger, I'll pull you back." Li Xin was indeed prepared. He didn't truly intend for Simmons to go to his death.
Simmons tugged at the strange Spiritual Ability rope, finding it surprisingly unyielding and with unimaginable tenacity.
"Brother Li, my life is in your hands now," Simmons said, gulping nervously.
"Don't underestimate our bond. Even if not for you, I have to secure the free als here," Li Xin joked with a grin.
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