Chapter 109 Begins

The opening ceremony of the Holy Son Selection is scheduled for the afternoon of the third day after the first snow in Katifan.

Three consecutive days of snowfall turned the entire Katifan into a snowy area, covered in silver like a fairyland on earth, with pure and flawless white everywhere you look.

The Temple of Light in the center of Katifan stood tall in the cold wind, with pure white snow piled thickly in the depression of the spire. The snow was thick but not heavy, and instead made the already magnificent temple even more holy and not to be taken lightly.

Although the opening ceremony of the Selection of the Son of God is not a formal festival celebration, thanks to the current Pope Callisto's reputation and glory that exceeds that of all previous popes, this selection of the Son of God is exceptionally grand, and even the opening ceremony is more solemn than in the past.

As a holy city, Katifan covers a vast area, and the Temple of Light occupies half of it.

Of this occupied half area, another half is divided by the sacred square in front of the Temple of Light.

As the opening ceremony approached, the altar and other buildings in front of the sacred square were prepared early, quietly waiting for the ceremony to proceed.

The inner circle of silver guardrails was fully extended. The middle-ranking Templars wearing silver and gold-painted armor stood upright inside the guardrails, looking at the crowded crowd in front of them with expressionless faces.

Among this endless crowd of people, most of them were pilgrims who came to witness the appearance of His Holiness the Pope. They were excited and looked forward to Callisto's appearance. Only a small number of them were truly looking forward to the chosen Son of God and came for the future Son of God.

But no matter what the purpose of gathering, the crowd stood quietly in front of the sacred square. Even if someone occasionally talked to their companions, they tried their best to lower their voices and talk in a low voice, for fear of insulting their faith and disturbing the gods.

The crowd of onlookers gathered together, while at the same time, many candidates who had signed up for the Holy Son Selection Competition were sitting in the cordoned-off candidate area on the other side of the Sacred Square.

This area was also guarded by the Knights Templar. It was deserted and no one was allowed to approach.

Lu Yi was also sitting in this area.

Although this area containing the candidates is only a very small area compared to the entire Sacred Square, the number of people it accommodates cannot be underestimated.

Lu Yi took a quick look and roughly estimated that there were at least several hundred people.

He was lucky enough to be assigned a position relatively close to the front, where he could clearly see the altar not far ahead.

At that time, Callisto will be there to announce the start of the Holy Son Selection Competition and give a unified blessing to everyone present.

It was unknown where Wavelin was assigned to sit. Lu Yi looked for him but couldn't find him, so he stopped looking.

Anyway, there was nothing to do on the day of the ceremony. They were just vases placed here. The real protagonists were His Holiness the Pope and the other archbishops in the temple.

Lu Yi looked up at the sun hanging high in the sky and estimated that it would take a while for the ceremony to officially begin.

It snowed in Katifan for three days in a row, but today the sun came out brightly.

But in the winter when the temperature drops suddenly, even if the sun shines directly on your body, the warmth you feel is only weak, better than nothing.

Lu Yi sniffed and sneezed.

Lu Yi tugged at the white candidate robe on his body, and was still a little uncomfortable with the thin golden snake bone chain on his leg.

In the main perspective, he wears the white robe of the Holy Son Candidate of the Holy See twice without accessories.

As a result, when it comes to Rant's vest perspective, he has to take the initiative to put on the white robe and wear accessories.

Things will change over time.

Lu Yi sighed with mixed feelings.

It's bad enough that I'm wearing too little, but this thing is also a bit uncomfortable.

I don’t know what these people in the Vatican are trying to do.

Does it look good?

The golden snake bone chain is still worn under the hem of her clothes——

A cold wind blew, and Lu Yi covered his mouth and nose with a white handkerchief and sneezed again, and the last trace of sleepiness was blown away.

The candidates sitting on his left and right looked at him with some worry, and after hesitating for a long time, they finally expressed their concern to him in a low voice.

It was very strange. They were obviously competitors, but the candidate sitting next to him couldn't help but have a good impression of him.

Even his not-so-delicate face became more and more pleasing to the eye the more I looked at it.

"Are you okay?" The person on the right took the lead and asked in a low voice.

Lu Yi was a little surprised that the person next to him actually took the initiative to talk to him and said words of concern.

After all, strictly speaking, they are all competitors, and the atmosphere in the entire candidate area is not very harmonious and enthusiastic. Except for some people who are already familiar with each other and talking in a low voice, the remaining candidates almost all remain silent and do not talk to the people around them, let alone take the initiative to care about anyone.

At least no one in their area is talking yet.

"Thank you for your concern. I'm fine. Maybe I slept a little late last night, so I shivered when the wind blew today." Lu Yi explained in a low voice.

He slept a little late last night and couldn't wake up early in the morning. He was finally woken up by Wavelin.

Thanks to the almighty Saint Dover’s top ten roommates—Waverlin!

"Oh, I'm glad you're okay..."

Lu Yi was talking to the person on his right, and the person on his left came over and whispered, "I also slept late last night, and I can't hold back my excitement..."

The person on the right immediately showed an "I understand" expression, "Actually, I couldn't sleep last night either. When I first signed up for the Holy Son Selection Competition, I was still worried that I wouldn't even be able to pass the initial screening. I didn't expect that I would actually pass..."

"My name is Milu, and I'm a student from the neighboring Braceside. What are your names?" Perhaps it was to start a conversation, the person on the left began to introduce himself.

Milu, Milu? Lu Yi thought this name was really unique and couldn't help but look at him a few more times.

After being stared at by him for a few times, Mi Lu's earlobes began to feel hot for some reason, and her gaze, which had originally been on Lu Yi, shifted to another person in panic.

After he looked away, he regretted his fuss and abnormal behavior, and pretended to be calm and turned his gaze back to Lu Yi.

"Taber, I'm a student of St. Dover." The other man whispered.

"Wow, Saint Dover..." Upon hearing this, Milu cast an envious look at him.

That's San Dover!

Who doesn't know that almost every generation of Holy Sons comes from Saint Dover?

Although the registration for the Holy Son Selection did not restrict the candidates' backgrounds, and only required the level of affinity with light, many of the candidates had come from far away to participate in the Holy Son Selection, but a candidate from Saint Dover would always make people look up to him.

At least 70% to 80% of the people in the Holy See came from Saint-Doph!

Taber smiled and said nonchalantly, "San Dover doesn't mean anything. There are many people from San Dover College here! There are many classmates I am familiar with in this area..."

Taber's words were not exaggerated at all. Thanks to the background of the Holy See, the students of St. Dove had a day off today. Some of them participated in the selection of the Son of God as candidates, and the rest were just spectators.

In short, almost all the students of St. Dove arrived at the Holy Square, it was just a matter of time.

Although the opening ceremony of the Holy Son selection will be held in the afternoon, the candidates have to report to the temple early in the morning.

After the morning prayers, people are not allowed to walk around the temple freely. They can only kneel in the largest worship temple and stare at the statue of light in a daze.

Of course, "being in a daze" was just Lu Yi's inner complaint. In name, they were fasting and praying before selecting the Son of God.

"That's great too. I wanted to go to Saint Dover back then but wasn't able to go. You are a student of Saint Dover and you usually stay in Cardifan. You can come to the Temple of Light whenever you want..." Milu said enviously.

"Bressard isn't far away, it's convenient for you to come here." Taber comforted.

Wanted to go to Sandoval, but ended up in Braeside?

Lu Yi touched his chin and thought to himself why this experience sounded so damn familiar.

He seems to be taking the same route.

Braceside is really miserable. He is often stabbed in the back by his own students.

In this continent with gods and faith, Saint-Dophyse, which is backed by the Holy See, is indeed the first academy with a gap.

But the current situation is also very interesting. On one side is the senior with a pseudonym, and on the other side is the senior with the main perspective.

What a damn bad fate between Braceside and Saint Dover, Lu Yi thought.

"Yes, I am still lucky compared to those candidates who have come from far away." Milu said with emotion.

After saying that, their eyes fell on Lu Yi at the same time.

My turn? Lu Yi blinked.

"My name is Lanter, and I'm also a student at St. Dove. I'm a freshman this year... Should I call you Senior Taber?"

"It's all right." Taber's smile became more sincere. "If you have any questions when you return to school, you can come to me. I'm one year older than you, a sophomore..."

As Taber was talking, he suddenly patted his head and said, "You mentioned the name and it was from Saint Dover. I suddenly had some impression of it. I heard from a friend before that there is a freshman with good talent in the first grade. I think his name is yours, Rant Hohoho..."

"Lant Hobbs." Lu Yi said considerately.

"Yes, yes! That's the name, Rant Hobbs!" Taber nodded immediately.

Lu Yi smiled calmly, but he was thinking in his heart that he didn't expect that there were still sophomores who knew him even though he had been in the dormitory all the time.

Maybe he did this thanks to Xia, who has been very high-profile since entering school.

After a brief conversation, the three returned to silence.

Lu Yi licked his lips, and hunger and thirst began to emerge.

During the entire day of the ceremony, the candidates were not allowed to eat anything except water.

They are not the only ones who need to fast, even His Holiness the Pope has stopped eating today.

The fasting standards are even more stringent than theirs, and His Holiness the Pope won't even touch water.

Therefore, many candidates also do not drink water in order to be on par with His Holiness the Pope.

Lu Yi wanted to drink some water, but there was no one around to ask for water, and he couldn't find a chance to say the words stuck in his throat.

Even though he clearly saw that several people's mouths were cracked from dryness, they were still trying hard not to ask for water.

【“Volume, this is involution!”】 Lu Yi said bitterly, 【“Callisto clearly said that candidates can drink water! The rules allow it but they still forcibly cut off their rights. These candidates are so confused!”】

[You can fire the first shot against involution! Be the first person to ask for water!] 857 urged.

Lu Yi licked his dry lips and said shyly: [“Is this okay? Is it not so good…”]

Lu Yi glanced at Taber, who had a chapped right side of his mouth.

Tubbe grinned at him.

He looked at Mi Lu on the left again.

Milu smiled at him as well.

But these two people had no intention of drinking water at all.

Lu Yi took a deep breath and raised his hand to ask for some water.

However, before he could raise his hand, the Knights Templar not far away moved.

Lu Yi blinked and saw several glasses of water being brought up by the Knights Templar one after another.

The clothing of this team of Templar Knights was more complex and exquisite than that of the medium-sized Templar Knights standing by the guardrail. The cloaks behind them were embroidered with not only the emblem of the Holy See, but also the personal emblem of Pope Callisto. They seemed to be the Pope's personal guard.

It goes without saying who directed them to do this.

Their actions were silent and quick, and soon every candidate sitting in the chair was given a glass of water.

When Lu Yi took the cup of water, he opened his eyes wide and looked at the Templar who gave him the cup.

His voice was low, "Thank you."

The Templar Knight who was about to say something paused for a moment, and after two seconds of silence he stammered, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me. This is what His Holiness the Pope ordered. His Holiness said that I should do my best, and there is no need to blame myself for him..."

He seemed to be afraid that Lu Yi would be as stubborn as the other candidates and refused to drink, so he specifically brought up the Pope's instructions to persuade Lu Yi.

Lu Yi nodded and smiled, "I know, God of Light, your gentleness deserves everyone's praise..."

The Templar Knight agreed with his words and gave Lu Yi a brilliant smile before leaving reluctantly.

Lu Yi held the water cup and drank the half cup of water in small sips.

This half cup of water may not be much, but it is enough to quench his temporary thirst and hunger.

[“Xiao Ba, I wronged Callisto.”] Lu Yi changed his mind and said, [“…Kaka is a good person!”]

[Didn't you say the same thing before you went to bed last night?] 857 mercilessly exposed him, [I got up this morning and scolded him more than ten times. If Wavelin hadn't been in a hurry to pull you out, you would have continued to scold him.]

[And according to my guess, you will definitely continue to scold him when you wake up at six o'clock tomorrow...]

Lu Yi smiled awkwardly, [“Is that so?”]

"Look, look! The Holy Nun is entering!" Milu exclaimed in a low voice.

Hearing this, Lu Yi raised his head and looked forward.

The crowd began to murmur, and even the candidates could not help whispering.

Hundreds of nuns in black robes and white robes were walking in a row. Their faces were calm and their clothes seemed plain but actually contained mysteries. Every part of them was beautiful and exquisite.

Several cardinals walked slowly in the middle. They were all wearing formal cardinal robes that reached the ground without dragging on the ground. Every inch of the robes was embroidered with exquisite dark red patterns. The hem of the short shawl was embroidered with fine golden flowers and crosses, and the patterns of volutes and wheat ears were scattered around the collars and cuffs in an orderly manner. The gold and silver ornaments were overlapped on the body but did not appear chaotic at all. There were crisp sounds when they walked, and the sunlight refracted brilliant light on them, which was colorful and eye-catching, sparkling and dazzling.

The sound of the crowd faded away.

Everyone's eyes were on the person who fell at the end of the team.

—Pope Callisto.

The author has something to say:

This is the update (1/9)! Stick to my wives qwq

Originally, I owed 2 more chapters, and 7 more chapters.

I still owe eight chapters in total...eight chapters...chapter...

A lot of debt is not a burden (forcing a smile) (can't smile), wait until I type until the keyboard starts smoking

The next chapter will be a little later, so don’t wait, wives!