In the morning, golden sunlight bathed the earth under a clear blue sky, and the capital city displayed a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
Today is an extraordinary day, full of special significance for both Wu Yu, this visitor from another world, and the native inhabitants of this place, because today is the Holy Light Festival that Wu Yu has been waiting for.
There were many festivals in his previous life, but Wu Yu couldn't feel the meaning of those festivals at all. In his opinion, the biggest benefit of festivals was just the holiday. The reason for this was that the things that could be done on festivals could also be done on ordinary days.
When that day is no longer special, how can a mere date truly stir one's emotions?
However, the first festival he experienced in this other world filled Wu Yu with anticipation, because on this day, the gods would bestow blessings.
The core purpose of the Holy Light Festival is to give thanks, to thank the God of Light for His blessings upon mankind. Legend has it that the first Pope of the Church of Light received God's will and protected human life during a time of turmoil, imparting wisdom to mankind and giving strength to believers. To this day, the grace of God has never ceased.
It is said that the Church of Light played a significant role in the founding of the Ultra Empire, which is why it was established as the state religion. It can be said that 80% of the residents of the Ultra Empire are believers of the Church of Light, so this day is an unprecedented event for the entire empire.
Today is a lively day, but unfortunately, Violet, who loves to join in the fun, did not accompany Wu Yu.
Violet once said that she wanted to be friends with everyone in the academy, and she actually managed to become close with her classmates in just two months. It is said that she even has a best friend.
Such social skills make it impossible to tell that she was once an autistic girl who had been confined at home for more than ten years.
Last night when I was chatting with Wu Yu, she even said in a boastful tone, "It's so annoying! So many people are inviting me out, I don't know how to refuse them!"
Finally, he even pitied Wu Yu, saying, "Wu Yu, you'll probably be all alone again tomorrow. If you beg me, I'll turn down all other invitations for you!"
Seeing Violet's smug expression, Wu Yu immediately used force to punish her ugly, self-satisfied face, gently tapping her head and saying that he was very popular outside and didn't need her at all.
It wasn't that Wu Yu was being arrogant; he simply had important business to attend to today, and it was really inconvenient to bring Violet along.
As for being popular outside, that's pure bragging.
Yifang went off to socialize, saying that several noble families might back out, and she had to keep an eye on things personally.
As for Philliss, she was suspended from school after the kidnapping incident at the academy and was forbidden from leaving the palace by the emperor. Wu Yu has not seen her even once since. It is fortunate that she knew to send Jerry to let him know that she is safe, otherwise he would still be worried about her safety.
Moreover, Philliss is a member of the royal family. Wouldn't it be quite awkward for a member of the royal family to show up on this day of praising the gods?
Imperial power and divine power are destined to be incompatible; either religion will become a tool in the hands of the emperor, or the royal family will become an appendage of the pope.
A very simple question: which should you listen to, divine pronouncements or imperial edicts?
The fact that the Church of Light and the royal family can currently coexist peacefully is thanks to the extraordinary system of this world, but Wu Yu believes that in the future, the power of one side will inevitably be stripped away by the other.
Maper completely disregarded Wu Yu's warning. Since their last meeting, she had been searching for the Outer God Alliance in the capital every day. She didn't know if she had found Wu Yu or not, but Wu Yu didn't want to have anything to do with her at all, and had been avoiding her for the past few days.
But don't think that Wu Yu is truly all alone without these people. Right now, the person next to him is his drinking buddy, Eugene.
Eugene was indeed as extravagant as a rich second-generation. Whenever the two of them went out, Eugene would always pay. This allowed Wu Yuping to get several free meals. After going out together a few times, the two of them could barely be considered friends.
To avoid being looked down upon by Violet, Wu Yu dragged Eugene along to save face, even though Eugene himself was unwilling.
"Wu Yu, you have to make it up to me this time. I had already made plans to go out with two noble ladies today, but I had to cancel them all because of what you said yesterday," Eugene said resentfully from the side.
Eugene was dressed as flamboyantly as ever today, but it was a pity that Wu Yu, a grown man, was standing next to him. The two single guys were spending the holiday together, which looked rather pathetic.
"Yifang and I are having a celebration party tonight, and we can invite you over," Wu Yu said casually.
There was no such thing as a victory celebration banquet, but for Yi Fang, such a small matter was just a matter of a word, and she would never object if Wu Yu arranged it for her without her consent.
"Really! Wu Yu, you really are my good brother." Eugene looked at Wu Yu, and his worry instantly turned into joy.
"Damn siscon," Wu Yu muttered disdainfully to himself, before looking at the open-air stage used for today's grand ceremony.
"Eugene, who do you think will be the chosen one today?" Wu Yu asked, feigning ignorance.
"How would I know? There are over ten million people in the capital, and I know less than a thousand of them. How could that be so few?" Eugene rolled his eyes at Wu Yu, finding his question absurd.
"That's true," Wu Yu replied, and then said no more.
This was a small test. Although he hadn't signed a confidentiality agreement with Yi Fang, it was something that affected his future. Even though Eugene was her older brother, Wu Yu didn't want Yi Fang to reveal it.
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