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Who knows whether you are going to participate in the [Goddess Trial] of the Holy Kingdom or to have a honeymoon with Sid.
Alexia's cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly defended herself:
"At that time, I thought it was just an ordinary trip, and I had a lot of things to deal with at the academy. But now I hear you say you're going to the holy land of Lindblom, a sacred place in the hearts of all believers, so of course I want to go and see it. Sister Alice, please let me go. I promise I won't cause any trouble for you."
Looking at Alexia's expectant expression, Roz's heart softened. She turned to look at Kreya with a questioning look in her eyes.
Kreya sighed softly. She knew that once Alexia made a decision, it would be difficult to change it. Besides, having one more person on this trip would definitely make it more lively. However...
Kreya said seriously:
"Okay, but you have to promise me that you must obey our arrangements along the way and not act on your own. We are in a foreign country, not the Kingdom of Midgard. What do you think, Princess Alice?"
Alice looked at the one who was eager to go to the Holy Kingdom and could only give her a look that said, "I can't do anything to you."
"Alexia, when you're with Princess Roz, Kreya, and Cid, you must act together. Don't act like a spoiled brat just because you're the second princess of the Kingdom of Midgar. Do you understand?"
Alexia nodded quickly to show her understanding. If that was the case, then the official representative to the Holy Empire would have to be someone else.
The next day, Shangguan Wen took the four girls to the Holy Kingdom. On the train to the Holy Kingdom, in a small luxurious private room, Shangguan Wen, Kreya, Alexia, Ross, and Jutis were there. Kreya talked to Jutis about the Holy Kingdom. Especially when she heard that the [Valkyrie Festival] in this world could actually summon the souls of strong men who died in the past as opponents, Jutis was horrified. There were no real gods walking on the earth in this world, but they did have such technology. Her world did not have this. If there was this technology, many strong men could be added.
Shangguan Wen looked at the four girls who were looking expectant and said:
"Unfortunately, the Holy Empire has been infiltrated like a sieve. You can encounter many surprises there."
Alexia was quite disappointed. Why were there people from the Diabolos Cult everywhere? Her own country had been infiltrated, and so had other countries. Even though she was mentally prepared, she still felt disgusted when facing them.
"The Diabolos Cult has the advantage of being first, and we are already catching up. As for what surprises we will encounter, you will know when the time comes. This is also a great opportunity for you to grow."
At this time, Ross took the initiative to sit next to Shangguan Wen, happily leaning on Shangguan Wen's left hand and said:
"Sid, I hope that after some time, you can go with me to the Kingdom of Oriana to meet my father."
Hearing that Ross had taken the initiative to attack, Kreya and Alexia beside them could no longer sit still. They had both had relationships with Shangguan Wen, and Alexia, who was supposed to take Shangguan Wen to see her father and mother, did not take any action. How could Ross have successfully escaped?
Kreya was the first to claim sovereignty:
"Wait, Roz, Sid is my fiancé and brother, we should get married first"
"That's right, Senior Sister Ross. Publicly, Sid is your superior, and privately, we're in front, and you're behind. Have you ever considered us as you come from behind and take the lead?"
Judith on the side saw the Shura field erupting. Although she didn't know what it was, her instinct told her that this was not a good thing. She gave Shangguan Wen a look that said, "May you be lucky."
"Sid, say something!"
He gently patted the back of Ross's hand to comfort him, then spoke slowly, his voice gentle but firm:
"Everyone, please don't worry. I understand how each of you feels. You are all my wings. I will not give up on you, nor will I let you leave me, because I have the strength to say this."
When the three girls heard Shangguan Wen being so domineering, their faces flushed, and they felt as sweet as if they had eaten honey.
After hearing the satisfactory answer, Kreya sat opposite Shangguan Wen and said with a blushing face:
"Sid, Alexia and I have something to tell you tonight."
Knowing what the whisper was, Alexia whispered something in a mosquito-like voice.
"Me too"
Ross had no idea what the two of them were planning to do.
Convex!
You want to sneak away, Kreya, Alexia, no, you have already run away, what you need to do now is to create some distance.
Then he said in a loud voice:
"I want to have a private chat with you tonight too!!!" 900
Judith in the next room couldn't help but give Shangguan Wen a thumbs up. Fighting Sanniang in one night, how awesome!
In the feudal theocracy, although Judith was young, she had heard or seen the tricks played among the princes and nobles. Shangguan Wen was already a clear stream in the mud and rocks.
----split line----
On the other hand, Alpha, Epsilon, Beta, Delta and other girls from Shadow Garden also took action together. They also arrived in the Holy Kingdom through various channels.
Alpha, riding on a wooden boat, wearing a slightly playful lady's hat, leisurely enjoyed the fresh air blowing from the river, her face filled with anticipation and excitement for an unknown journey.
Behind him, Delta was chewing on food he had taken out of the boat's simple basket, occasionally humming with satisfaction.
The boatman in charge was a burly man. Despite his rough appearance, there was a hint of delicacy in his eyes. He was a senior boatman employed by the Siyue Chamber of Commerce and knew this area of water and the scenery along the coast very well.
As the boatman slowly rowed, the wooden boat swayed gently on the shimmering water. He began to vividly describe to Alpha and Delta the wonders of the holy land of Lindblom and, most importantly, the Valkyrie Festival.
Chapter 88: Valkyrie Festival 2, Aurora, the Witch of Disaster
bang bang bang! ! !
Even during the day, beautiful fireworks were set off in Lindblom, and the streets were bustling with people. The most eye-catching thing was naturally the Lindblom Arena.
Here, the priest of the Holy Church, a bald Mediterranean man in gorgeous attire, the Archbishop's deputy, Jack Nelson, gave a speech:
"Long ago, the goddess Belitx defeated the evil demon Diabolos and bestowed power upon the hero Olivia. Legend has it that Olivia fought Diabolos, ultimately cutting off his left arm and sealing it in the Sanctuary."
"And today, the ancient warriors who once fought alongside Olivia are waiting for you on the other side of the Sanctuary Gate."
Standing in the VIP seats behind Jack Nelson were Alexia and others. Shangguan Wen didn't want to be in the spotlight, or perhaps he wanted to appear in another capacity, so he chose to sit in another audience seat.
Alexia pretended to applaud and said to Ross beside her:
"That damn bald guy has a problem. The previous archbishop is dead and he doesn't even pretend to be a bitch."
Rhodes nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on Jack Nelson and his close associates. None of them showed any sadness, as if the person who died yesterday was just a beggar on the street.
"Well, the former Archbishop Drake just died, so we have to put on a show anyway. If we don't even put on a show now, there must be something wrong within the Holy Church."
Judith, who was silent, couldn't help but think of herself. After she defeated the forces of the Demon King in the other world, she was suddenly attacked by goblins. Now thinking back, it would be strange to say that there was no premeditation. The more so, the more she suspected that there were bad people in the religion she believed in. Now, the so-called holy religion in this world is full of greedy people who forget their principles when they see profit.
It seemed that this was the meaning of the idiom Shangguan Wen gave her. Judith secretly clenched her fists, and a determination surged in her heart. No matter in which world, justice and truth should not be buried.
At this point, Jack Nelson's speech on stage reached its climax. He spoke passionately of the Holy Church's past and present glory, his words filled with boundless longing for the future, yet he made no mention of the contributions or mourning of former Archbishop Drake. The believers in the audience, either moved by his passion or motivated by some other purpose, responded with enthusiastic applause and cheers, as if they truly believed in the beautiful blueprint he was painting.
Alexia sneered and whispered to Ross and Jutis:
"Look at these blinded people. How could they know that the most basic requirement of true faith is self-discipline, self-improvement and self-reflection, which are not what these hypocrites who are full of lies can give."
Ross nodded in agreement, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes:
"We must proceed with caution. Now that we have detected the corruption within the Holy Church, we must find evidence and expose the truth. We must not allow more people to be harmed."
Judith took a deep breath, with a determined light flashing in her eyes:
"I agree. Furthermore, I think Shangguan Wen might also be secretly investigating this matter. He chose to attend in a low-key manner, perhaps to avoid alerting the enemy and to get closer to the truth in another way."
The three women tacitly agreed not to mention the other members of [Shadow Garden]. Their leader Shangguan Wen was already there, so it would be strange if they didn't send some people to such a [Valkyrie Festival].
Beta, who was sitting next to them, quietly listened to all the words that the three girls thought were hidden.
As Jack Nelson announced the start of the Valkyrie Festival, the entire arena became bustling with activity, and contestants from other countries began to fight against the ancient warrior spirits they were destined to fight.
From morning to evening, it was Shangguan Wen's turn.
"Please welcome Sid Kagello of the Kingdom of Midgar!"
"Please welcome Sid Kagello of the Kingdom of Midgar!"
Shangguan Wen, who was originally playing with his mobile phone in the audience, grabbed his hair in distress when he heard the host calling his name. He quickly thought of a way to break the deadlock and performed a double act.
He left a shadow behind to deceive the audience, while Shangguan Wen, in the identity of the shadow, directly and violently broke the protective barrier and slowly landed on the arena from mid-air.
"I am the shadow, in the darkness, hunting those who are dark"
As soon as he finished speaking, a magic circle appeared in the arena, and Shangguan Wen's Valkyrie Trial opponent emerged from the magic circle.
A woman, a stunning woman wearing a long dress and a pair of beautiful eyes.
Beta, who was sitting in the audience, said the name of the woman who appeared:
"Aurora, the Witch of Disaster, once brought chaos and destruction to the world. However, as a Witch of Disaster, it is not explained how she brought chaos and destruction."
Many people in the VIP audience looked at Beta at the same time, and Alexia asked:
"Teacher Natsume, how did you know that?"
Beta's lens reflected the light and he said with a smile:
"Haha, as a writer, I just look into history for inspiration."
Jack Nixon didn't care about this and shouted to his men:
"Quick, reactivate the defensive barrier. The opponent of the Shadow is the Witch of Disaster, Aurora. This means that the Shadow also has the ability to destroy the world."
Upon hearing the order, the subordinates hurriedly restarted the defensive barrier to protect the audience in the auditorium. Non-VIPs could be ignored, but people in the VIP area had to be protected.
Shangguan Wen looked at the slowly descending Witch of Disaster Aurora, and they both smiled with satisfaction.
The next second, Shangguan's water magic clashed with Aurora's.
The Aurora in front of him was not in her prime, but just a remnant of her thoughts. However, even so, she could easily and quickly construct a water-like red spider web to block Shangguan Wen's movements.
He couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He didn't expect that even with the remaining thought body, Aurora's power was still not to be underestimated. However, he also learned how to use the thought body.
The red water spider web shimmered with an eerie light, as if each strand contained enough strength to shatter steel. He spun sharply, tapping the ground with the tip of his sword, and leaped upward, attempting to escape the impenetrable bond.
However, Aurora always seemed to be able to predict his movements, and the water network adjusted accordingly, following him like a shadow.
".Huh, interesting."
Shangguan Wen snorted coldly, and suddenly swung the long sword in his hand. A dazzling golden light condensed on the tip of the sword. It was the perfect fusion of magic power and sword intent in his body, and it directly slashed towards the water net that seemed soft but was actually tough.
"Bang!" There was a loud noise.
The golden sword light collided with the water net, stirring up ripples. The air was filled with a mist of water vapor and spiritual energy. Aurora's figure loomed in the mist, a playful smile on her lips, as if she was quite impressed by Shangguan Wen's reaction.
Aurora said nothing. She raised her hands lightly, and the surrounding moisture instantly condensed into countless sharp ice blades, which rained down on Shangguan Wen like a torrential rain. Shangguan Wen accelerated again, weaving through the rain of ice blades like a swimming fish. Each dodge was perfectly timed, wasting no energy and leaving no opportunity for his opponent to exploit.
Facing the icy rain, Shangguan Wen discovered that as the battle continued, the water network and ice blades constructed by Aurora were still ferocious, but seemed to be faintly revealing a sense of fatigue.
He had a thought and realized that this might be a sign that Aurora, as a thought entity, did not have the power of her original self and her power was gradually being consumed.
So, Shangguan Wen seized this opportunity, jumped up suddenly, and the sword light was like a dragon, hitting Aurora's core directly.
Aurora saw this, a flash of surprise in her eyes, then turned into determination. She mobilized the last of her strength, transformed into a dazzling water tornado, and collided head-on with Shangguan Wen's sword.
Two powerful forces collided in the air, bursting out with dazzling light, and the entire space seemed to tremble at this moment.
As the light faded, a streak of blood streaked across Aurora's chest. She, however, revealed a pleased and satisfied smile, as if she had finally gotten the person she'd been waiting for.
Chapter 89 Entering the Sanctuary
As soon as the battle with the Witch of Disaster ended, Jack Nelson, who was in the know, was stunned. Over the years, Shangguan Wen, who appeared as a shadow, was the only one who defeated Aurora.
A look of panic appeared on his face. Facing such an enemy, he had no chance of winning.
But things did not end there. In the arena, a black and red magic circle appeared on its own, surrounding the entire field. Then, a magic circle similar to a door appeared in the sky.
Ross looked at the door that had appeared and said in surprise:
"Is that the gate to the Holy Land inside the Holy Land?"
The so-called gate is not just a door with an actual form. It can change its form freely and appear in the corresponding form according to the qualifications of the summoner, so there will be [Uninvited Gate], [Summoning Gate] and [Welcome Gate].
Jack Nixon roared:
"Come quickly, let the believers leave this place"
As Jack Nelson roared, chaos erupted around the arena. The spectators panicked and fled in all directions, trying to get away from this place that had suddenly become full of danger.
However, the holy gate floating in the air seemed to have some kind of magic, attracting everyone's attention, while also bringing an indescribable sense of oppression.
Ross frowned, his gaze flickering between the Sanctuary Gate and Shangguan Wen. Could it be that the 037 Sanctuary Gate was inviting Shangguan Wen in, holding secrets unknown to them?
Jack Nelson changed his expression and shouted to the people in the VIP audience:
"Dear audience, an accident has occurred during this year's Valkyrie Festival. Please evacuate to a safe place first."
As Jack Nelson finished speaking, Alexia, Kreya, Judith, and Ross stood up alertly, placed their hands on their swords, and shouted to the people in the shadows:
"Who are you?"
Alpha, standing in the shadows, showed a satisfied smile. The three new recruits recruited by Shangguan Wen were all quite strong. As for Jutis, she was from another world and was still a member of [Shadow Garden].
Alpha said to Epsilon: