bookrandom Chapter 538 Someone wants to see you
Chapter 538 Someone wants to see you
"You still want to go to Highgarden? No."
Unexpectedly, the princess directly refused to go with Lilith. She was sorting the documents to be taken to the High Court in the dormitory and quickly put them into the storage props.
"Don't I want to go check out the public opinion over there and verify the results? Besides, my sword is still with An Qi. Now I feel uncomfortable with my training every day - what is that?"
As Lilith was talking, she saw a small bottle of red hair on the corner of Catherine's desk. The princess's dormitory was as low-key, simple and orderly as her personality, and the extra bottle of hair seemed very abrupt.
"Materials needed to make potions." Catherine took a look and put them into the ring.
She seemed busy and didn't explain in detail. After checking the desk to see if there was anything missing, she turned to look at Lilith.
"The current situation in Highgarden is still unknown. Your divine visit caused unrest among the people of Highgarden. The Church must be deeply resentful. They may have given up on the surface just to lure you out. I must find out for myself before I can be assured. I will help you get your sword back. I originally planned to visit Knight Russell."
She just glanced at Lilith, but she was surprisingly perceptive and jumped up immediately.
"Take me there, take me there!" Lilith raised her hand high. She was willing to help!
"I've already given you my reasons." Catherine sighed helplessly, still shaking her head firmly. "I will also visit Viscount Friel's mansion again. If he or Leila returns, I will immediately let Margaret inform you."
"Oh, heartless woman, you left me alone at home..." Lilith cried on Catherine's bed, holding her heart, and wailed like an empty-nest old man.
"Everyone is busy, busy, busy!"
Catherine was amused by her and pulled her up. "Okay, Master Goddess, I have to lock the door. I'm really in a hurry. Maybe you can go for a walk around the city? I believe Teacher Colin won't stop you from going out now."
"I'm not that free. I have things to do too." Lilith snorted in dissatisfaction. She turned her fingers and a crystal liquid flashed across her palm.
Catherine understood. "You're going to Blackstone?"
"I think those dwarves are more talkative to me." Lilith winked proudly.
"...Sorry to bother you, Lilith." Although Lilith said it lightly, Catherine still took a step back, lifted her skirt and saluted her solemnly.
The princess walked away in a hurry, leaving Lilith sighing as she looked at her back.
"——She really looks like someone." A voice suddenly sounded from beside her.
"Who does she look like?" Lilith turned her head. Zephirion appeared again on his day off. He stood behind Lilith and imitated Lilith, watching Catherine's back as she left.
"Disgusting woman." Black Dragon narrowed his eyes and sneered.
Here it comes again—Lilith was speechless.
But she didn't want to offend this guy today, so she looked at the Black Dragon with a smile, "I can leave the school now, let's go out and play, Zephirion!"
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After Daniel Russell adjusted his collar for the eighth time, he took a deep breath and pushed the heavy door of the Perktur Temple.
The Perktur Basilica is located at the easternmost part of the central axis of the temple. It is the first hall in the temple to greet the sunrise every day. It does not receive believers and is not often opened, but it is of great significance because it has only one function, which is to have the Pope crown the new emperor here when the dynasty changes.
But now the new king has not appeared, so who will meet him here? The answer is obvious. Just thinking about it makes Daniel's heart surge.
"--Someone wants to see you." Daniel recalled the mixed expression on his grandfather's face when he came to him yesterday, and couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.
The White Ghost Knight Metternich who suddenly appeared was wiped out by Lilith before he could win the title of the real First Knight. The God of Light once again favored the Russell family, but the grandfather was old and had lost the love of His Majesty the King. If the Russell family wanted to move forward, the grandfather would have to recommend a young man to His Majesty. Who could be more suitable than him?
Daniel's heart was pounding and his steps became unsteady. As a result, he stumbled the first step he took when he opened the door and entered the church.
"Clang clang."
The brand new armor hit the chair leg with a crisp sound. Daniel hurriedly used his hands to support the floor to avoid falling flat on his face. It turned out that this important temple was now full of debris.
The Temple of Light was invaded by evil pagans some time ago, who not only killed the kind-hearted Bishop Harris, but also burned down several temples. Now the Temple of Light is no longer as peaceful as before, and is in chaos everywhere. The believers have just finished cleaning up the ruins, and those furniture and sacrificial vessels that were not burned can only be placed in empty temples, and even the Perktur Temple is no exception.
Daniel was so embarrassed by his fall that he broke out in a sweat. Fortunately, there were musicians playing the organ high up in the church. The organ took up an entire wall, with countless pipes extending upward. The song being played was "The Warrior's Song," the legendary song used by Queen Zora to boost morale.
Daniel looked forward as the music played, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he was sure that there was no one in front of him - yes, how could His Majesty the King wait for him, he should be the one waiting.
He slowly relaxed, walked along the red carpet in the middle step by step to the front of the church, stood with sword in hand, and waited for the arrival of His Majesty the King.
The organ continued to play. This organ was the largest and most luxurious in the empire, and its sound was so grand and magnificent. Surrounded by the music, Daniel felt that he had never felt more joyful than at that moment. Success was within his grasp. His life had changed. From now on, he would be the new helmsman of the Russell family, not some distant relative who had borrowed the name of Knight Russell.
He is the protagonist.
Daniel's face lit up with a buoyant smile, lost in his visions of a bright future. He didn't notice the change in the organ music. The passionate strains of "Warrior's Song" had ended, and the organ began to play long, melancholy syllables, revealing sadness and pain...
The young knight repeatedly scanned the front door and side door of the church with expectant eyes, guessing where His Majesty the King would come in from so that he could salute him immediately. Until another high note was pressed, a huge roar shook the entire church, and Daniel came back to his senses in horror.
——No! How could it be this song!
"Stop! Stop playing!"
Daniel roared angrily and circled towards the organ. This piece of music was clearly the kind of mourning music played at Gaia Empire funerals. He had heard it at Andre's funeral a few days ago. Aren't they afraid of His Majesty the King being furious by playing this kind of music in the Perktur Cathedral?
It would be fine if the musician wanted to die, but if His Majesty took his anger out on him... Daniel rushed forward in two steps—
"...Angel?"
Sitting under the huge organ was actually his cousin.