Chapter 3: With Full Affinity, You Have a Saintess Offer
Heligaluo paused slightly, a hint of a smile flashing in his azure eyes. "It's alright, come on up. It's my fault for making a lady wear an uncomfortable dress."
Gentle and refined, it's no wonder so many people on the forum like Heligalo; he's the least aggressive of the five male protagonists.
The bumpy road caused the carriage to sway slightly, and Heligalo's linen robe vibrated with the carriage, outlining the powerful curves of his thin muscles as he swayed.
Ancia's somewhat direct gaze fell on Heligaluo, who said knowingly, "Ancia, once we arrive at the Papacy in Red Maple City, I'll have the maids provide you with a few sets of clothes to change into." Heligaluo assumed that Ancia was worried about her torn clothes; since she had been abandoned by her family, she probably didn't have many gold coins left.
Heligalo's gaze politely avoided the bloodstained shoulders and chest, landing on the hem of Ancia's skirt, where the exquisite patterns and embroidery displayed the owner's nobility. "I just don't know if you can accept linen clothes."
Ancia glanced disdainfully at the dress she was wearing, which showed its durability was almost gone. It was flashy and only added 2 points of spirit. What use was it?
[The player has received a beginner's armor set x1, which has been sent to their inventory.]
The mechanical voice arrived just in time. Anciya calmly checked the details in her backpack and found a brand new dress and matching earrings and ring.
Item Description: Unlike the long dress given upon entering the game, a complete armor set provides players with a greater sense of security.
Attributes: Constitution +3, Agility +3, Spirit +3
sense of security……
Give me some extra strength!
All four basic attributes except for strength have been increased, which is practically a clear indication to Ancia not to dream of gaining offensive skills and to just focus on being her priest.
Ancia closed her eyes briefly. "I also brought a change of clothes. Thank you for your kindness, Holy Son."
Heligalo glanced at Ancia's empty hands, which held nothing but her staff. "Space-type jewelry? It seems this student's background is even more profound than he guessed."
“It’s alright, Ancia can just call me Heli. Being called ‘Saint Son’ by classmates sounds a bit…” Heligalo left the sentence unfinished.
“Pretend.” Ancia replied instinctively.
“…Ancia, you’re really interesting.” Heligalo coughed lightly; the word he didn’t actually say was “strange.”
Ancia smiled. Heligalo wasn't even the most pretentious of the five male protagonists. The most pretentious of the five was the Crown Prince of the Empire, who never smiled, as if the whole world owed him money.
A carriage bearing the emblem of the Holy See of Light drove past the long line of commoners at the city gate. Other luxurious carriages in the nobles' entrance made way for this ordinary carriage made of only ash wood. The guards of Red Maple City lowered their heads and, without even conducting a routine questioning, allowed the carriage to enter the city directly.
The Holy See of Light established its Grand Papacy in the capital, Eternal City, while Red Maple City and other cities had their own regional Papacies. The carriage stopped at the main gate of the Papacy.
After Heligalo got out of the car, the monks from the Vatican quickly stepped forward. "Your Holiness, Bishop Paul is waiting for you in the apse."
"Understood." Heligaluo nodded slightly and reached into the carriage. "Ancia, we've arrived."
The monk witnessed a fair and delicate hand resting on the Holy Son's white gloves. A girl with black hair and black eyes stepped out of the carriage. The followers of the God of Light had never liked black, but those bright and friendly black eyes made him smile involuntarily.
"Jess, arrange a room for Ancia." Heligaluo instructed Jess, then said to Ancia, "After you've rested, I'll take you to the inner court to test your affinity with the light element, is that alright?"
Ansia nodded; she was also curious about the exact value of the full light element affinity.
The two parted ways in the corridor. Ancia, led by Jess, headed towards the courtyard where the nobles stayed at the church. Nuns had already activated the magic crystal, and the hot water in the pool was steaming with white mist.
Ancia soaked in the large stone bathtub, the warm water soothing the fatigue of the day.
Leaning against the smooth, solid pool wall, stirring the calm water, Ancia sighed and muttered to herself, "I've really entered the game world."
Bathtub, lantern, wall lamp... the room, entirely powered by magic crystals, constantly reminded her that this was a magical fantasy world.
Including herself.
With a thought, Ancia felt the active light elements within the Holy See approach her fingers, gathering at her fingertips to form the house number of her home.
"I will come home, Mom, wait for me."
After releasing control of the light element, the light spots dissipated and no longer coalesced into a certain shape, but the active light element refused to leave Ancia and remained attached to her side.
With a single click, you can put on the beginner armor provided by the system, and your wet hair will instantly become dry.
“Miss Ancia, Lord Jess asked me to bring you… Holy Communion.” The nun was speechless when she saw Ancia radiating a soft light, and it took her a while to come to her senses before she put down the Holy Communion.
"Okay, thank you." Ancia's smile froze when she saw the food on the tray. Was this communion?
The tray contained only two slices of whole wheat bread, a glass of water, and a plate of fruit.
I want to eat meat!
I'll never say again that Heligalo's muscles are just thin lines. He eats this stuff all day long, it's already amazing that he's managed to build any muscle.
After putting down the communion, Sister Molly glanced at Ancia curiously before leaving the room.
Unable to contain her excitement, she shared with her friends, "Wendy! The young lady that the Holy Son brought back is very favored by the Light Element!"
Wendy also became curious, "The Holy Son has never brought a girl his own age back to the Holy See before. Will she become the next Holy Maiden?"
Molly shook her head. "I don't know. The position of Saintess has been vacant for a long time, and the bishops aren't in a hurry."
The girls' whispered discussions sank into the sunset as night fell.
Ancia numbly swallowed the dry, tasteless whole-wheat bread, imagining it to be a tender and juicy chicken leg. After finishing the Holy Communion, Ancia's hunger level, which had dropped to half, was finally restored to full. She also gained a limited-time "Guardian of Light" buff, which could slightly increase her affinity with the light element.
Two light knocks followed by a gentle voice sounded from outside the door, "Ancia, is now a convenient time to go for the test?"
Ancia opened the door. "I'm ready, Heli."
Heligaluo felt uncomfortable as Ancia's refreshing scent enveloped his face, and took a slight step back. "Alright, I'll take you to the inner court."
The priest's staff had already been stored in the system inventory. Ancia strolled leisurely through the winding corridor, with curious little nuns peeking at them from behind pillars and flowerbeds along the way.
Bishop Pol had already prepared the elemental crystal ball for testing. He bowed respectfully to Heligaluo, "Your Holiness."
Upon entering the inner court, Ancia noticed under the bright lights that Heligaluo's face was even paler, and his pale lips had lost all trace of pink.
They were only separated for a short while. Could Heligalo have been injured inside the Church of Light?
The Holy Son of Light is the next Pope, whose status is equivalent to that of the Cardinals below the Pope. How could Heligalo, given his status, be injured within the Papacy?
Ancia put aside her speculations, realizing she was being too suspicious; Herrigalo's skin color was naturally like that.
Bishop Bohr said kindly, "Miss Ancia, please channel your magic into this crystal ball."
Ancia placed her hand on the crystal ball, and magic was absorbed into it. Bright golden light gathered little by little, converging into a golden storm inside the crystal ball. The storm grew larger and larger, almost filling the entire crystal ball.
The magic screen connected to the crystal ball displays numbers in real time, starting from 1 and jumping upwards until it reaches 98.
Bishop Pol's eyes widened, and a clear look of shock could be seen in his small eyes. "By the God of Light! This is... this is the same level of light element affinity as His Holiness the Holy Son!"
His shock came too soon; the golden storm inside the crystal ball continued to swirl, and more golden specks squeezed into the crystal ball, the values still fluctuating.
Bang--
The crystal ball cracked, and the number on the magic screen struggled to jump up one digit, displaying 100 before emitting a puff of black smoke. It followed the crystal ball's trajectory and died in a fit of madness. The golden storm within the crystal ball suddenly dispersed, surging towards Ancia's side.
Ancia was enveloped in radiance, the light kissing her temples and the hem of her skirt.
99 is the maximum value of the crystal ball, not Ancia's maximum value.
The higher the affinity with the light element, the stronger the body's recovery ability, and the greater the aptitude for light-related skills.
Heligalo looked at Ancia with incredibly complex emotions; she was even more approachable than he was.
Bishop Paul wiped away tears of emotion, "Thank God of Light, we have found the best candidate for sainthood!"
“Miss Ancia, please allow me, on behalf of the Holy See of Light, to extend an invitation to you to embrace the God of Light! You are a miracle chosen by God!” Bishop Pol’s trembling hand hovered above Ancia’s shadow, not daring to approach.
“Bishop Pol, Ancia has just escaped danger. Give her some time to think.” Heligalo subtly separated Bishop Pol and Ancia, diverting Bishop Pol’s attention.
"Yes, yes, His Holiness is right, I am so excited." Bishop Pol took a few steps back and began to pray to the statue next to him.
Ancia waved her hand to disperse the lingering specks of light, which were so bright they were almost blinding, giving her the illusion that she had developed astigmatism.
Heligalo led Ancia back to the courtyard where the guests were staying, and slowly stopped in the corridor, gazing at Ancia's face.
On that beautiful face, there was no trace of joy or pride. Heligalo made up his mind and said in a low voice, "Ancia, do not accept Bishop Pol's invitation. Do not become a saint."
Why would Herigalo, who is a holy son of the Church of Light and is devoted to the Church of Light, prevent himself from becoming a saint?
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