Chapter 51

He had only taken two steps into the gate, so Elphis retreated extremely quickly.

Under the statue, the white-haired man squinted his eyes slightly, but said nothing and let people leave.

After Elphis looked up and saw the boundless sky, he heaved a sigh of relief - as a scoundrel among the priests, he really didn't want to stay with a group of superiors!

Elphis was ready to hide back in the small temple. He thought that the Pope had not appeared for many years, and there must be many things that needed to be known urgently. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for the big guys not to have a secret talk for a few days?

The young man sincerely hoped that after the bishop knew that he had returned, he would just ignore him and focus on dealing with his immediate boss.

When he returned, he found Abner standing beside the white pillar at the door with his hands behind his back and a solemn look on his face. He didn't know whether he was sad about the sudden death of his colleague or felt a sense of crisis.

"Why are you here?"

Abner sighed when he saw him coming back. "Daphne and I just came back too. We were going to see His Eminence the Bishop. I heard that he was in the temple. Luckily I asked if His Holiness the Pope was there too."

This righteous and kind face showed a bit of fear, "I almost bumped into His Majesty... No, I mean, I almost disturbed those people's conversation."

Elfys remembered that Dean Klevich had described the Pope as simple. Coupled with his age of about 300 years old and his white hair, he subconsciously thought that the Pope was a kind and pious old man. Seeing Abner's appearance, he asked curiously, "Are you afraid of the Pope?"

Abner immediately frowned and retorted: "No! He is a very gentle person."

He refuted too hastily, which only made his intention more obvious. The silver-haired young man looked at him meaningfully. Abner coughed, looked around like a thief, and whispered in Al's ear: "I feel guilty every time I see him!"

Elphis took a step back in disgust, "No one can hear you, so talk properly."

Abner shook his head awkwardly to indicate that he couldn't do it, and continued in a whisper: "As long as I am in the Vatican, I feel that Your Majesty is everywhere and knows everything."

“……”How guilty must one be?

Skipping this topic, Alphis walked into the hall and asked, "Why didn't you go in and sit down just now?"

"It's a bit stuffy, come out for some fresh air."

Elphis thought he was just in a bad mood, but he didn't know that he had downplayed the fact - it was not just a bit stuffy, it was clearly suffocating, making people feel uneasy!

I don't know why Ai'er's knight is so unruly. When he entered, he was glanced at with disdain, and then the other party frowned, as if impatient...

No, what are you impatient about? The servants are serving tea and water, and you are sitting back in your chair, feeling as comfortable as the owner of the house!

If the servant hadn't introduced him as a knight from El, he would have thought he was a prince or nobleman from somewhere!

They are both knights, so it is normal for two people standing at the door!

Abner thought that Al had a good temper and didn't care about these things, so he went beyond that and disciplined him a few more times to prevent the boy from becoming more and more derelict in his duties.

Abner was scolding, and the other party lazily raised his eyelids and looked at him, his eyes dark and calm. Raymond, who had been paying attention to what was going on, thought that Winster was about to blurt out the word "get out".

To his surprise, Winster just looked at the candidate calmly, as if... a little curious.

It was indeed novel. It was the first time that Samuel was scolded by such a short-sighted ant.

The servants did not dare to persuade him, mainly because they also felt that the knight's behavior was improper.

Arlin felt that if he continued like this, the guest would get even angrier, which was too impolite, so he went in and explained, "Sir, Winster and our master have known each other since childhood and have a close relationship. They treat each other as good friends and brothers, so they will act more casually."

Just as Abner felt awkward talking to himself and felt a chill down his spine from being stared at, he took the steps and walked down, and the back hall fell silent.

Samuel has been out for several days, and this body is not strong enough to accommodate His full consciousness for a long time, so his whole body, from inside to outside, began to feel a slight pain, and the tingling in his head was even stronger. What made him even more impatient was that he was really bored now, why hasn't that kid come back yet?

Samuel was in a bad mood, so Abner felt a stronger sense of oppression after sitting for a while, which made him unconsciously slow down his breathing for fear of disturbing something. Then he finally couldn't stand it anymore, left this space, and stood at the door of the hall waiting for someone.

However, away from the bad-tempered knight, there was a tall and strong knight at the door who stared at him from time to time. When Abner turned around, the other party grinned at him without saying a word.

What? Am I still a suspicious person?!

Raymond wanted to deal with this candidate, but knights have their own rules, so he couldn't be too casual. He could only smile friendly when the other party looked at him, hoping that Abner would get bored and come over to talk to him.

But Raymond was not sure about his mature appearance and gangster-like tough temperament, and his smile was not friendly...

The three knights had very different personalities and temperaments, and Abner had a hard time imagining what Al's vision was like.

He waited for a while, thinking that Elphis had been left behind by the bishop and the others, and was already thinking about going to talk to Daphne, when the person he was waiting for came back.

"What are you doing here?"

Abner looked at him seriously and said, "I came to care if you would be scared."

He looked to be only thirty years old, but old enough to be Al's father, so he had taken good care of the child over the years.

After a pause, Abner sighed, "I'm glad it wasn't me, you, or Daphne that got in trouble."

Everyone has selfish desires, and Elphis didn't think there was anything wrong with this idea. "Me too... By the way, do you know what happened to Daniel?"

"I don't know either. I haven't had time to ask the Bishop yet, but every time we go out on business, we are accompanied by a Domain Sword Master and at least five Paladins who are at or above the Grand Sword Master level."

"I heard from the bishop that the murderer from a hundred years ago has reappeared. If he is still alive after such a long time, he does have the strength to attack such a powerful team."

Abner glanced at the young man next to him and sincerely felt that the boy had been running around alone for so many years but was still alive and well. He was indeed blessed by the gods. "You were not targeted first, perhaps because your whereabouts are erratic and unpredictable."

The young man frowned, unsure if he was really not being targeted.

Elphis: "What are your plans for the future? Do you want to continue to point to where to go?"

When tracking down the murderer in the past, no traces were found. The Vatican also speculated that the murderer might have chosen a location to create trouble and then waited for the Vatican to send people there.

If this is true, Abner could fall into the trap at any time.

"All arrangements are subject to the Pope's orders." Although he did not want to face His Holiness, he respected and trusted him.

After chatting for a few words, the two entered the hall. Winster came over and called him "Brother" honestly and obediently.

Everyone except Elphis: "?"

Who are you?

Abner looked strange and began to suspect that this boy often pretended to be good to deceive Al.

Looking at his brother who was clinging to him with a wronged look on his face, Elphis couldn't comfort him and could only touch his head.

Winster lowered his head slightly, and the warm palm soothed away half of the anger in his heart, as if even the pain in his body was not so annoying anymore.

Then, because his brother wanted to talk about something that was inconvenient for others to hear, he sent everyone, including him, out...

Outside the door, Raymond and Yarlin, who had been standing very close to Winster, walked away silently. Looking at the expression of their colleague, it seemed as if he would draw his sword and stab them at any time.

Not long after, a paladin came here, "My two candidates, His Holiness the Pope wants to see you."

"Please lead the way, sir."

The two looked at each other, encouraged each other, then concealed their reluctance and followed.

The top leaders of the Vatican were still in the temple and had not left. As soon as Elphis entered the main gate, he saw that in the spacious temple, there was only one place where there was sound, while the rest of the place was still silent and solemn, with a clear sense of separation.

The archbishops were standing in front of the statue, discussing something. The knights in silver-white armor stood outside like sculptures. Elphis recognized them. They were all strong men at the Domain Sword Master level, and there was also a Sword Saint. They didn't speak, and their presence here seemed more like a deterrent...

Daphne had arrived first and nodded to them when she saw the people coming.

"Now that we're all here, I'll talk about the most important thing first."

Bishop Edgar said in a deep voice, "Don't leave the Church recently. After Daniel is buried, we will ask the gods to come and choose the Holy Son."

So sudden?

The three of them were stunned, and thought at the same time, Daniel's body was still warm but he had already been given the position he had dreamed of all his life, would he be so angry that he died?

Abner said guiltily: "Sir, our strength... I'm afraid it will disappoint the gods." The most powerful one is him, but he is only a nine-star magician.

After being shocked, Elphis became more concerned about where the Pope had gone. Didn’t he say he wanted to meet them?

He didn't like communicating with older people, as he always felt that they were unfathomable... But now that he was here, he was curious about what had happened to the man who the dean described as simple in his early years.

"What matters is the heart, not the realm."

A voice seemed to come from above, echoing faintly in this space. It was gentle and pleasant, yet had just the right amount of strength, and carried a soothing power...

But the three young men present all had their hearts beating wildly—God, the God has come? ! !

So sudden???

Their faces were tense and they looked up in panic - there was nothing wrong with the statue, except that there was a person with luminous wings on his back, resting on its shoulder, holding a clean white cloth in his hand, apparently cleaning the dust.

Elphis recognized the man from his hair color and purple-patterned robe. Unexpectedly, the Pope looked very young, less than 30 years old. Compared with Elphis, who was in his early twenties, he was a little broader and had more of the charm of a mature and steady man.

He had soft white hair that reached down to his waist, a handsome and gentle face, and skin that had the whiteness that comes from not seeing the sun for years.

His eyes are light brown. He looks very gentle when he smiles, but a little cold when he doesn't.

At this moment, the man looked down at them, his temperament and demeanor were 50% similar to the statue next to him...

The three young men saluted.

Abner: "Good day, Your Holiness. It's been a long time since I last saw you."

Daphne: "I'm so sorry I didn't see you just now."

The silver-haired young man also greeted calmly, "I have admired you for a long time. It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty. I am Elphis Lancaster."

The man continued to wipe the already clean statue, curled his lips, and spoke as gently and amiably as an elder in the family, "Al, I noticed you coming into the temple earlier, why did you leave suddenly?"

Elphis: “………………”

Oh, no wonder Abner felt that the Pope was everywhere and dared not say anything out of line. Now he felt the same way.