"Pardon the interruption."
Naisa pushed open the door and entered the room, seeing Reiger standing before a full-length mirror, a faint hint of amazent in her eyes.
It must be said, donning the attire of the Holy Court, Reiger’s aura and presence were magnitudes stronger than when he intentionally restrained his battle energy and presence before. His handsoness index soared, even causing Naisa, the Female Pope, to feel her heart race.
"As expected of the Holy Court, it suits you well, Your Excellency."
Naisa praised lavishly without holding back.
"You look beautiful today too, Naisa."
Reiger chuckled lightly, returning the complint to Naisa.
Today, Naisa didn’t wear the robe and coronet she donned before, but rather a priestess gown. Her silky waist-length silver hair was styled into a long ponytail hanging behind her, losing so of the solemn and sacred aura, and gaining a bit more approachability.
Of course, she still carried that staff, as tall as she was, which also seed like an extraordinary treasure. In Reiger’s perception, it was not inferior to the Demon God’s Blessing he had stored, perhaps even surpassing it.
Naisa also wore a necklace around her neck, with rings and bracelets on her hands, and crystals and gemstones hung from the belt around her waist. These ornants were clearly high-value secret treasures and magical tools, each emitting a subtle wave of magic power.
From this attire, it was apparent that Naisa had also fully ard herself.
And this kind of preparation only signified one thing.
That is, she would be accompanying Reiger on the journey.
"Actually, there’s no need for you to co along."
Reiger had said this countless tis.
Naisa was the Pope of the Holy Sword Church. Even if her duties weren’t busy, her status was not one that allowed her to walk freely outside.
Naisa, whose status and position were comparable to the Empire’s King, was not only the Pope but also the undeniable spiritual symbol of the Holy Sword Church, akin to a pure Holy Maiden.
Such a person revealing herself outside undoubtedly needed to be avoided at all costs.
Before Reiger’s descent, Naisa had long been soone who resided in the headquarters of the Holy Sword Church, a seasoned recluse rarely going out year-round.
But this ti, because Reiger decided to set out, Naisa resolutely declared to accompany him after failing to persuade him, to protect him closely.
She herself expressed as much.
"If you don’t go out, then I will stay in the court with you, but since you have decided to go, I definitely will not remain here."
Naisa smiled gently, but her attitude showed no sign of compromise.
Not only would Naisa accompany this ti, but lo and her escort squad would also follow closely, protecting Reiger’s safety all the way.
For this matter, these two young won spent the whole night making a series of arrangents, causing a commotion throughout the Holy Sword Church and even the entire Imperial Capital Frost Tower.
Fortunately, their efficiency was high. Yesterday, Reiger gave his orders, and today all preparations for the journey were already complete.
"Alright."
After failing to persuade her the last ti, Reiger gave up.
"Then let’s set off now."
"Yes."
Thus, the two left the room together.
...
The Holy Sword Church campus, front hall.
When Reiger and Naisa walked side by side to this place, it was already a grand military dispatch scene.
"Greetings, Master Excellency, and Pope Eminence."
lo stood in the most prominent position. Seeing Reiger and Naisa erge, she first brightened up with surprise, and then imdiately greeted them respectfully.
She looked at Reiger, clad in the Holy Court’s attire, amazed by his now unavoidable aura, while secretly marveling at the Holy Sword Church’s grand gestures.
"I did not expect the Holy Sword Church to even deploy this supre secret treasure to protect the Savior’s safety."
Fortunately, my preparations aren’t lacking, otherwise this journey would have been overpowered by the Holy Sword Church.
lo thought to herself, while also sneaking glances at Reiger from the corner of her eye.
"Greetings, Master Excellency, and Pope Eminence."
At the sa ti, all others present also bowed to Reiger and Naisa.
The entire front hall was already occupied by heavily ard troops.
Apart from a pathway leading outside, the left and right sides of the front hall were lined with fully ard escorts.
So wore armor, with longswords at their waists, clearly originating from knights, while others dressed in clerical garb, seemingly priests and priests of the Holy Sword Church.
Among these priests and priests, there were also two dressed in formal attire, clearly individuals of extraordinary status.
The aura of these two was different from those beside them; were they elsewhere, they’d surely be the main figures of any scene.
However, here, they respectfully attended on the sides, their eyes full of reverence as they watched Reiger and Naisa.
Naisa introduced these two old n to Reiger.
"These are Bishop Luan and Bishop Andre."
Luan was an old man with white hair and a face full of wrinkles, looking very kind.
Andre, on the other hand, was an elderly man with a stern face, clearly soone who was strict and proper.
These two bishops held prestigious positions in the Holy Sword Church, second only to the highest-ranking Pope and Archbishop of the Church.
Bishops of such standing were not nurous in the Holy Sword Church, yet two were dispatched at once, evidently prepared to accompany as well.
"Greetings, both of you."
Reiger glanced at them, speaking while nodding subtly.
The magical aura from these two was dense, comparable to Master Nipede, perhaps even surpassing it, and their strength might not lose to the Sword Saints of the Akasha Continent, possibly even stronger than average Sword Saints.
With their formidable power and esteed status, these two bishops were figures that would inevitably draw attention no matter where they went.
Yet today, upon seeing Reiger, these two bishops renowned both inside the Holy Sword Church and outside responded with excitent and devoutly showered him with salutations.
"We thank Your Excellency for granting us the opportunity to accompany this ti."
Luan acted as if receiving the greatest honor, his old face reddening with excitent.
"To accompany and protect Your Excellency, we are three-fold blessed."
Andre, the strict-looking old man, also couldn’t hide his excitent.
Their approach to Reiger was as though he were their deity, leaving no doubt that, if called upon, they would lay down their lives without hesitation.
Reiger was naturally unaccustod to such fervent devotion, yet, knowing his words would be futile, he could only smile wryly and say, "I entrust both of you with this task."
After that, Reiger turned to lo.
"Will Her Highness the Princess also accompany us?"
Though he already knew the answer from Naisa, Reiger couldn’t resist asking.
"Of course." lo smiled beautifully, and without hesitation replied: "With our Savior embarking on a journey, Careadohart is bound to contribute to ensuring your safety, as per previous agreent."
"However..."
lo suddenly adopted a more serious expression and asked a question.
"Are you really going to that place, Your Excellency?"
lo’s words caused Bishop Luan and Bishop Andre, who had been excited, to also turn serious.
They couldn’t help it, as the place Reiger intended to go was too extraordinary, too dangerous, which warranted their solemn approach.
"I know what you want to say, but I must go."
Reiger responded calmly.
"There are so things of great concern to , and I must go there to see them for myself."
Recalling a passage he stumbled upon in the library yesterday, Reiger’s eyes sparkled.
This journey, if everything goes smoothly, may allow him to unravel a long-standing mystery.
Hence, this trip was essential for Reiger.
"Very well." Seeing Reiger’s resolute posture, lo could only say: "In that case, please follow us."
Reiger nodded.
All of them walked out of the court and into the open.
This journey was officially about to begin.
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