102: "No, not here..." / Admonition Ceremony

On the day of the admonition ceremony, Huai Yan learned that Bai Li and Lang Qing were among the seven.

They really joined forces.

Initially, everything went smoothly.

The admonition ceremony was held in the square, and the number of people attending was more than three times that of the Huai inkstone parade that day.

It was so crowded that it was practically packed with people.

Standing on the high platform, Huai Yan could even clearly hear the enthusiastic cheers of the people in the front row.

At this point, the admonition ceremony is no longer that important.

Because the Holy Son before us has already received the Father's approval.

Whether or not this admonition ceremony is held, the Son of God has virtually no chance of being replaced.

Everyone knows that the admonition ceremony we are holding today is, in the truest sense, the will of God the Father.

"What's going on?" 073 looked around the audience. "Why can't I see Bai Li again?"

Not only Bai Li, but even Xiu Yi is nowhere to be found.

Now, the only people in the audience are the guards and a group of church members.

"We can't worry about that now."

The pastor's speech was nearing its end, and it was almost his turn to go on stage. The boy said helplessly, "He'll have a way."

The Father will surely appear at today's admonition ceremony.

If something really happens then, the man won't abandon him.

Moreover... after these past few days of "in-depth" communication between the two, the man has become increasingly indulgent towards the boy.

“That’s true.” Even as he said that, 073’s brows remained furrowed. “I don’t know why, but I have a bad feeling about this.”

Who knows, something really big might happen today.

As he spoke, the boy walked up the higher steps and stood before the statue of the Father God.

Because of the admonition ceremony, the statue had been moved to the square a day in advance.

At this moment, the admonition ceremony begins, with all people kneeling before the statue of the Father God, and beneath the statue, His Holiness the Holy Son, who appears small and frail.

Then, the boy began to chant in a low voice the ancient and mysterious incantation of the continent of Seer.

Huaiyan knelt devoutly beneath the statue, as always, praying for the Father God to descend to earth.

During this period, Huaiyan's senses began to become incredibly sharp.

The voices of the fervent believers below the stage had already drowned out his devout prayers.

Huaiyan was already used to these sounds.

During his time on the continent of Seer, listening to these fervent and passionate words had almost become a daily routine for him.

Just as the boy was about to pull himself out of his thoughts and continue to devoutly chant his prayers,

Suddenly, the boy's ankle was gripped tightly by something incredibly cold.

In an instant, the boy suddenly realized what was happening.

The man arrived.

The unexpected has not yet happened, so the man's intention in coming is unclear.

That's quite obvious.

"Father God, Father God..." the boy cried out in panic, "Is it you?"

As expected, no one answered the boy.

"baby."

After a long pause, the man finally spoke, comforting the boy, "Don't be afraid."

Behind him, the faithful, who were close by, cheered loudly.

"Your Holiness, I will always believe in you!"

"Your Excellency, please bring a bright future to the continent of Seer!"

And even more of them were the incredibly shy voices of young girls.

"Your Mightiness!"

"Holy Son! Your Majesty the Holy Son!"

"Your Holiness, I love you!"

"Holy Son..."

A cacophony of sounds mingled together, deafening and earth-shattering.

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Only after the boy, trembling, finished reciting the entire prayer did the surrounding servants come to help him up.

Huai Yan's legs were trembling and she could hardly stand. If it weren't for Xiu Yi supporting her from behind at the crucial moment...

I'm afraid Huaiyan will fall from the high platform.

……etc.

When did Xiuyi appear?

Huai Yan suppressed her discomfort, turned her head to look at the Great Magician, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Just now, why didn't I see you?"

The great mage, however, remained outwardly calm, focusing solely on supporting the boy and replying, "Your Highness, I have always been here."

Huai Yan frowned, but didn't pursue the matter further, and simply responded softly.

But deep down, he knew that Xiuyi was definitely not telling the truth.

When the initiation ceremony began, all the church members were below the stage, but Hugh Wing, being a great magician, was to stand in front of the church members.

The great mage's uniform was so conspicuous, how could Huai Yan not see it?

Huaiyan pondered, but before he could investigate further, he discovered something else.

After being helped off the stage by Xiuyi, the other servants beside him disappeared.

Only Xiu Yi remained, and he gently led him to the lounge.

"Something's wrong!" 073, who had somehow logged in, shouted, "Let's go!"

However, it was too late.

With a raised hand, Xiu Yi placed the handkerchief, smothered in sedatives, between Huai Yan's nose and lips.

In less than a few seconds.

The boy then completely lost consciousness.