Chapter 1419 - Dual Identity (1/2)

Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations

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 gown with a crown on her head.

She was the rumored newly appointed Pope, and the key figure that defeated the rebels and led Hermes back to its right track.

Despite the Church’s vague stance towards the invasion of the Kingdom of Wolfheart and Everwinter, they denied having a certain influence over the City of Glow. In addition, the parading squadron were frequently seen at the frontlines of the battlefield, providing emergency relief to the refugees and at the same time boosting the morale in the fight against evil, earning countless gratitude 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 permission for a visit. A Pope willing 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 from her identity, her outstanding appearance was another reason for the hurrah.

Eventually, the procession arrived before the inner city walls.

The Pope dismounted the horse and took slow steps up the flight of steps. Waiting by the entrance was the King of Graycastle, Roland Wimbledon.

The two extended their hands and performed a brief grasp. Although it was the first for the overwhelming majority of spectators to witness the strange 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 relationship between them.

Both walked alongside each other under the intense applause from the crowd.

“My apologies 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 from spreading.

“Of course… not.” Upon finishing 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 admit you as a member of the Witch Union, and I agreed.” 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 know what 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 atonement isn’t just about chains and leg-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 matter now. There will come a day when you will get used to your new life.” Roland changed the topic, “This meeting is a rare publicity opportunity and it should have been made grander, but I did not want to waste time on the ceremony and the celebration feast. You should be aware of the demonic beast attack on Neverwinter.”

“Yes.” Upon coming down to proper matters, Isabella’s expression became serious. “Did you call for my presence to understand more about the demonic beasts?”

“That’s right, since Hermes has been the main power resisting the demonic beasts for the past hundred years, I think the Church must have accumulated quite an amount of relevant information.”