Chapter 103 Chapter 103 Come find him.
Su Cheng stared at him blankly for a few seconds, "...I understand."
She said softly.
Kai didn't say anything more, but took her out of this plane and directly returned to the imperial capital.
After returning to the college dormitory, Su Cheng buried herself in the day's homework. Before the next combat training class, she made an appointment for a venue.
Then he easily defeated the training doll.
Su Cheng: “…”
She looked at the crumbs on the ground, then at her hands.
Not long ago, she was chased all over the ground by this thing, and was beaten so badly that her face was bruised and her body was sore. Now she broke it into pieces with just one punch.
Su Cheng cleaned up the wreckage and took the compensation to find the relevant responsible staff.
The man looked at what she was holding, then looked at her again, and asked with a strange expression, "A student of the Secret Academy?"
Su Cheng nodded silently, "Yeah... I'm not too sure about my own fighting spirit level."
The man muttered, "Alright, two gold coins. You shouldn't be using a training ground of this level. You should go upstairs—wait, didn't you take your rank test at the Fighter's Guild?"
"No..." Su Cheng said casually, "I didn't want anyone to know that I practice both magic and martial arts."
Instead, the man showed a look of understanding.
Su Cheng plunged into the college's large library and slowly searched the area of books related to the dragon clan, trying to find relevant information.
Although theoretically, she felt that if she asked, the team leader might give her more answers.
——About the power of that trial, and the strengthening of the body.
Her fighting spirit and magic power levels have not actually changed significantly, but her physical strength has reached another level, with bone hardness and muscle density increased several times.
Even a qualitative leap.
She suspected that this might be the physical strength of a fifth or even sixth level warrior, or perhaps even higher.
This means that even when her magic power and fighting spirit are exhausted, she can withstand more terrifying attacks and will not be easily injured.
It's just a trial.
And it was a trial without any life-threatening danger.
If people knew about this, I wonder how many people would go crazy about it.
Of course she would keep this secret to the end.
Apart from anything else, the leader had used some method to open the trial gate, which meant that the ritual required an opener—
This person should be a dragonborn.
And it is estimated that he must be a dragon descendant who absorbed the power of the ancient dragon.
After all, he only did this after he got the dragon bone.
Su Cheng wandered around the library looking through ancient books, trying to find information to prove his idea, but he didn't find any relevant information.
She sighed as she leaned over the table piled high with parchment and heavy books.
“Oh my God—”
Rowan came over from behind the bookcase. "Have you been here three or four days? You don't want to starve yourself to death, do you?"
Su Cheng slumped over the table, "...If I look like I'm dying, it's not because I'm tired or hungry, it's just because I'm angry."
The neighbor rolled her eyes at her and looked at the surrounding bookshelves. There were all kinds of dazzling heavy tomes, with ancient human languages and even dragon characters engraved on the backs of the books.
Rowan tossed her the lunchbox and asked, "Do you really want to participate in the Dragon Rider Trial?"
Su Cheng took it with some surprise, "Thank you, are you here to bring me food?"
"No, I'm only here to collect your body," the red-haired young man said unhappily. "If you ask me, you shouldn't pay any attention to those rumors. You're a favored one of God, and the people of the Vatican treat you like a guest of honor. Who is he? He's not even worthy of meeting with His Eminence the Archbishop!"
Su Cheng just opened the lunch box and saw a pie wrapped in oil paper on the top layer, with distinct layers of golden and crispy crust.
One bite reveals a thick and delicious filling, with sliced roasted mushrooms, melted cheese and meat filling tightly combined for a rich flavor.
Next to it was a can of creamy pumpkin soup. The thick orange-yellow soup exuded a strong warmth, and with a little cardamom and black pepper, it was warm with a hint of spiciness.
The library of the Cross Star is full of permanent students and teachers, so countless magic arrays are superimposed to maintain the environment, and people can eat and drink here at will.
Su Cheng ate heartily while thanking him, "I love you, dear, and I don't know any rumors——"
"The man you were once engaged to," Rowan said speechlessly, "is going to participate in the Dragon Knight Trial. It's already been confirmed. It's mainly because some people previously speculated that Nanhe Academy might disqualify him because they don't want to offend you, but the dean of their Sword Martial Academy obviously doesn't care whether they offend you or not..."
"...or maybe he knows in his heart that letting him participate won't offend me any more."
Su Cheng scoffed, "My impression of that school has already reached its lowest point, so it's actually the same. Besides, I probably won't participate in that trial because I have other plans."
She took the sandwich from the second layer of the box.
The pan-fried chicken thighs are tender and juicy, the pickled cucumber slices and pepper rings are crispy and sour, and they are filled with thick mayonnaise, which tastes great.
There was also a golden candied apple for dessert.
The core is dug out and filled with butter, cinnamon and oats. After slow baking at low temperature, the flesh is soft and juicy, and the skin is soaked in honey and looks crystal clear.
"Any other plans?" Luo Wen didn't ask any further. "Are you still going to class tomorrow?"
After eating, Su Cheng felt better, "No——"
She wasn't fully aware of her own physical strength yet, and didn't want to damage any more teaching facilities or even her classmates. "I'll wait for more news."
On the fifth day spent in the library, which was also the eve of the next section on the general theory of elements, Su Cheng got the news he wanted.
At that time, she was still buried in a pile of scrolls and books. The documents piled high on the table almost covered her, until a faint whisper was heard in the distance.
Her senses were much more sensitive, so she heard the unusual movement early.
Su Cheng leaned back.
A tall and slender figure approached, with black hair hanging casually behind him like a waterfall, and a distant and indifferent expression on his delicate and beautiful face.
"Your Mightiness."
The black-haired young man said calmly, "Professor Li wants to know if you have time."
Su Cheng stood up and said, "Of course, please come all the way here. Let me pack up my things."
Yin Ning shook his head slightly, his tone polite and cold, "I'm just passing by."
Although he showed no enthusiasm, he quietly joined in the work as she began to clean the table.
Su Cheng's eyes paused.
He carefully sorted the scrolls, twisting the rollers with his bony fingers. His movements were delicate and careful, making almost no sound.
Yin Ning helped her put all the books and materials back in their original places, and even went up and down the escalator with her to reach the top of the bookcase.
Su Cheng: "...I thought you could use magic. Are you also a wind resonator?"
Yin Ning glanced at her and said, "I can do it."
It sounds like there should be a twist later.
But he didn't say it.
Su Cheng guessed that it should be "But I don't want to do that."
When they arrived at Professor Li's private office on the upper floor of the tower, Yin Ning went straight to the inner laboratory, leaving behind the schoolmate with an expectant look on her face.
Professor Li smiled and waved at her. "There's already confirmed news about the Trial of Divine Grace. However, you know that in the Empire, this can only be initiated by the royal family, right?"
Su Cheng nodded silently.
Professor Li picked up a few scrolls and said, "It's somewhat different from the Dragon Knight Trial. The selection of the God's Chosen Ones focuses more on personality traits—"
When the dragon clan chooses partners, they must choose those who are compatible with them, but in most cases, only those who meet the strength requirements can be shortlisted.
This is not the case with those favored by God.
"So, some of the participants in the Dragon Knight Trial were recommended by well-known colleges and universities, but this is not the case for the Divine Grace Trial."
She paused. "Right now, in the Imperial Council, every prince is striving to prove their worth and influence. Therefore, any factor that can significantly enhance their power will be particularly valued. The importance of a favored one, especially one who has been blessed by their grace to participate in the trial, is self-evident."
Su Cheng's joy was immediately extinguished.
She understood the professor's implication.
There must be an upper limit on the number of participants in this kind of trial, and those princes who want to compete for the throne will certainly want to squeeze their own people in.
Su Cheng sighed, "So I have to choose a side? Join a certain prince? To be eligible to participate?"
She no longer remembered how Lin Yun got in.
But after he arrived in the imperial capital, he started to date married and unmarried nobles, noble ladies and young ladies, and even members of the royal family. In that situation, his network of relationships must have been wider, which made it easier to get things done.
Su Cheng: “…”
She would rather have more delicious barbecue meals during this time.
"That's certainly one option. I think any prince would be willing to make a deal with you. After all, investing in others might fail." Professor Li looked at her meaningfully. "But you are different."
After all, she is already a person favored by God.
Su Cheng also understood this.
"His Majesty the Emperor has allocated the seats to the members of the Imperial Council," Professor Li continued. "If you have a prince you know well—"
Su Cheng's mind flashed with the image of Prince Aguila's body blown to pieces and Prince Pei'e standing there in a rage in the bathhouse.
Then he thought of Prince Persis with his baby dragon.
Maybe I could also look for other princes.
However, they will definitely put forward various conditions, which according to the original book include but are not limited to sleeping with them, helping them eliminate political enemies, or other messy things.
Su Cheng: "...Is there a seat for His Highness Persis?"
"No." Professor Li thought for a moment. "What is your relationship with His Highness Pei'e? Although he doesn't have a seat, as a member of the royal family who has signed a contract with the dragon, he should also be qualified to recommend."
Su Cheng: "...Don't you know about the time I disturbed him while he was taking a shower?"
"I know," Professor Li raised his eyebrows, "that's why I asked. After all, for young people like you, this kind of incident might lead to more—"
"Hatred." Su Cheng said expressionlessly, "I think this is the main reason."
Professor Li gave her a helpless look and said, "Okay. Then there is another option—"
Before he could finish his words, there was a knock on the office door.
Su Cheng looked at Professor Li, who nodded. She then turned to open the door. Outside in the corridor stood school staff and a man who looked like a butler and was dressed in gorgeous clothes.
The butler bowed gracefully and handed her a letter with the seal of the gold rose on it.
The emblem of the Oulu family.
Su Cheng silently opened it, read the words on it at a glance, and looked up at the housekeeper, "...Is he waiting for my reply?"
"No, sir," the man murmured, "the Duke said you could think about it and write back to him in three days."
After saying that, he left.
Su Cheng stared at the letter in his hand.
Duke Oulu wrote to say that as one of the investors of the Divine Grace Trial, he also had the recommendation qualifications and could give her the spot so that she could participate in the Divine Grace Trial.
However, the Duke also subtly reminded her that this recommendation was public and if she accepted it, people would tie them both up.
Considering his delicate relationship with the Holy See, she also had to consider the impact of this.
Su Cheng fell into deep thought.
Professor Li did not ask her what happened, but just said that if she was fine, she could leave. He also gave her a copy of the information about the past Divine Grace Trials.
Su Cheng thanked him sincerely and then hurriedly said goodbye.
She ran all the way to the floating courtyard outside.
Amid the exclamations of the young students around her, the black-haired girl jumped down and disappeared into the vast sea of clouds.
She quickly cast a spell when she was about to fall to the ground, stabilized her body, dispelled the wind elves, and then landed lightly on the ground.
A classmate in town saw her, greeted her from a distance and asked if she was there for dinner.
"No," Su Cheng waved his hand, "I'm going to the imperial capital."
She didn't delay too much, rented a mount from the Mercenary Guild, and headed straight to the Vatican Temple in the Imperial Capital.
The imperial capital has a large population, and the temple is even larger, with dozens of entrances and exits. She took the same path that Zhan En had taken her out last time.
This place is connected to the noble mansion district. The surroundings are quite quiet and there are few paladins on duty.
In a place like the imperial capital, one could offend the big guys if one is not careful, so these paladins not only have good eyesight but also good memory.
They looked at her with different expressions.
——Citizens are not prohibited from entering the outer area of the temple, but just by looking at her clothes and jewelry, you can tell that she is not an ordinary person.
One of them took a breath, then remembered that he had seen Archbishop White walking with this man, and quickly took the lead in greeting him.
Su Cheng nodded and said, "I came here to find him."
The others quickly guessed that they were the ones favored by the gods, and they all bowed their heads in greeting. One of the captains saluted her and said, "Let me lead the way for you."
They passed through the quiet and silent tower until they reached the interior of the temple.
Outside a conference room, Su Cheng saw a familiar figure from afar.
It was probably just after the meeting that a group of high-ranking clergymen were walking out one after another.
Judging from their clothes, there were high priests, high priests, archbishops, and several paladin division leaders. Zhan En was among them and was talking to someone the whole time.
Suddenly, the blond young man turned around thoughtfully.
Su Cheng winked at him.
Zhan En also smiled at her, and after apologizing to his colleagues around him, he quickly walked over and said, "I hope everything is okay?"
"Yes, probably," Su Cheng ignored the various looks from the surroundings, "I'm just saying, is Lord Ian here too?"
The Archbishop's eyes were a little subtle. "If you want to—"
Su Cheng thought he was in trouble, or that guy was sent on a secret mission, "It's okay!"
She said nonchalantly, "I'm just asking. If he's not there, that's fine. I can just go with you—"
"I'm sorry."
A deep and pleasant male voice came from behind.
Su Cheng turned around.
At the door of the conference room, the person who had just been called was walking out of the crowd, looking at her with a smile.
"I'm here, so I guess there's no such thing as 'just right'."
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