1419 Dual Identity (1/2)
A grand procession occurred in the City of Glow
Under the watchful eyes of the citizens, the Church procession slowly passed through the city gates carrying a series of flags Walking right in front were the City Knights that had not appeared for a long time, but everyone was fixated on the lady dressed in a luxurious goith a crown on her head
She was the ruure that defeated the rebels and led Herue stance towards the invasion of the Kingdo a certain influence over the City of Glow In addition, the parading squadron were frequently seen at the frontlines of the battlefield, providing e the ratitude and appreciation The news slowly passed on through various channels back to the City of Glow, causing the citizens to be extremely curious about the new Pope
After all, the old Church was an aloof existence, one in which even the King had to obtain per to risk her life by putting herself in danger and her care for every citizen was rarely seen And every time the lady nodded and smiled towards the crowd, it would incite a series of excited shouts Aside fro appearance was another reason for the hurrah
Eventually, the procession arrived before the inner city walls
The Pope disht of steps Waiting by the entrance was the King of Graycastle, Roland Wimbledon
The two extended their hands and perforh it was the first for the overwhele and new etiquette, they were able to tell the equality between the Pope and King This confirmed the rumors that the new Pope was supported by Graycastle, and that both parties had rebuilt the relationshi+p between theside each other under the intense applause froies for my impudence, Your Majesty”
After the doors closed, the lady bowed down and was about to genuflect when Roland stopped her ”No, I think it's good Besides, you're no longer the Pure Witch of the past and the Witch Union doesn't require so many complicated formalities Could it be that you've been in the Holy City for too long and have forgotten this point?”
The lady was Isabella, the one who had been delegated to Hermes and assumed control over the Holy City as a representative of the Church She was responsible for settling the orphans and nuns, as well as prevent the Pill of Madness fro her sentence, Isabella was instantly stunned after processing his words She raised her head in surprise ”Your Majesty, you just said…”
”That's right, Wendy previously suggested to adreed” Roland nodded ”Although your punishment was five years, you performed well Treat this as a reward”
Isabella only responded after blanking out for a while ”But Your Majesty, I…”
”Upon joining the Union, you will receive a fixed number of Chaos Drinks a month”
”Uh—” The latter wanted to reply with a 'but,' which got stuck at her throat
”I knohat you want to say, really…” Roland sighed ”Pure Witches like you enjoy persisting in the strangest of things, or should I say, torture yourselves But atone-irons If I have to prepare these things for you constantly, I will be in for a headache as well So at such a time, just be like the others and thank Wendy”
”Yes…” Isabella bit her lips and lowered her head 'I understand”
”I know that you have lived amid responsibility and orders in the past, but it doesn't et used to your new life” Roland changed the topic, ”Thisis a rare publicity opportunity and it should have been rander, but I did not want to waste time on the ceremony and the celebration feast You should be aware of the de down to proper matters, Isabella's expression became serious ”Did you call for my presence to understand ht, since Her the demonic beasts for the past hundred years, I think the Church must have accumulated quite an amount of relevant information”
Isabella answered without hesitation, ”I will tell you everything I know”
When Roland learned that Neverwinter suffered froinally didn't care too ained the strength to defeat the demonic beasts, so there was no need for worries with the present are number of demonic beasts to appear outside of the Months of Deainst the deence on the information