Cumberland grinned: "Since you've said that, I'll take it as you agreeing with me. Now let's discuss this. Regarding His Majesty's mistress, here's what I'm thinking..."
Emerson: "..."
"Hmph!"
Inside the Muxi Cathedral, Todd, dressed in a pure white robe with gold trim, stood on the pulpit and sneezed loudly.
Huggins then brought over a cloak and asked Todd, "Your Majesty, it's still early spring, and it's a bit chilly at night. Please put this on."
Todd politely declined Huggins' offer and turned to Brother Joe, asking, "Was there a problem with the rehearsal just now?"
Qiao held an ancient book in both hands, reading it as he said, “Your Majesty, when you step onto the steps, you may walk slowly; when reciting the prayer, begin with a rising tone.”
Todd listened and nodded: "Then let's do it again, trying to avoid any deviations and make sure the ritual is done correctly."
Harkins interrupted the rehearsal in a low voice and said to Todd, "Your Majesty, look."
Todd looked ahead and saw Rachel, dressed in all black travel clothes, standing at the entrance of the cathedral, looking at him.
"Please rest for a moment, everyone." Todd stepped down from the pulpit and came to Rachel's side.
The latter glanced at the rehearsal setup and said softly, "You don't need to go to such lengths. Even if you just wear casual clothes and walk around a couple of times, you'll still get cheers and praise from everyone."
Todd smiled and shook his head: "It has a different meaning."
Rachel tilted her head, thought for a moment, and asked, "Are you planning to make a good impression on the public at the very end?"
Instead of answering that question, Todd asked something else: "Are you still unwilling to talk to me about your past identity?"
Rachel shook her head self-deprecatingly: "There's no point in talking about that now. I'm here to say goodbye..."
"Saying goodbye? Where are you going?"
"I'm going to find an answer, an answer that can explain who I really am."
Todd stared into Rachel's eyes, about to speak, when Rachel interrupted him, saying, "You don't need to worry about my safety. Like I've said before, no one is better than me at protecting themselves."
"What about the Alien Association? What will happen to them if you leave?"
“I have handed over the leadership of the guild leader to Karin. Over the past few years, she has learned how to handle matters related to the alien species and is fully capable of handling things on her own.”
Rachel walked up to Todd, cupped his face in her hands, and gently kissed his lips: "Promise me you'll take good care of yourself until we see each other again."
Rachel took one last reluctant look at Todd, then resolutely turned around, mounted her horse, and rode off into the distance.
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