"Gleaming Scales, you go to the city first. I want to take a walk by the sea."

The Hero handed the emblem that symbolized a Saintess Candidate, which he received from the priest of the rural church, to the Gleaming Scale Serpent.

The ticket price for the Floating Ship was expensive, a significant burden on the Hero's small treasury, but with this emblem, all flights to the Holy City were free to board.

So even without pocket money from his brother, the Hero was not troubled by travel expenses.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Gleaming Scale Serpent took the emblem and the Hero's luggage, responding to the Hero's request without much hesitation.

As an attendant and housekeeper, allowing the queen to go alone seemed unreasonable, but after all, this is the Holy City. Combined with the Hero's strength and status, he did not worry that Her Majesty would encounter any danger nearby.

Moreover, he bore the Hero's familiar stigmata, and with the Saintess Candidate's emblem, he could completely arrange everything in advance.

"I will first prepare the accommodations, Your Majesty can come to my location directly when the time comes."

Having an excellent housekeeper by your side certainly makes things easier. The Hero nodded contentedly, disembarked first, and eagerly headed towards the sea.

1. Fly

2. Walk

D2=d2(1)=1

Watching the Hero's back until she completely disappeared from view, the Gleaming Scale Serpent finally slowly looked away, his expression becoming calm and solemn.

He recalled the scene in that mystical bookstore. When the Hero briefly fainted, he had a conversation with the Book Spirit.

"You've been observing for so long, you probably remembered everything, right? Elemental Spirits shouldn't have poor resistance in this area," the Book Spirit adjusted his glasses and spoke softly.

"However, after she wakes up, it's best not to talk too much. Otherwise, it wouldn't be unusual to be affected by the Forbidden Curse again."

Hearing the Book Spirit's advice, his face slightly darkened, and he asked solemnly:

"What should I do then?"

"Just do your duty and witness the events."

At that time, the Book Spirit only answered with this sentence.

"Just like always, huh? No matter how much time passes, I can only follow behind Her Majesty..."

The Gleaming Scale Serpent sighed softly, feeling both self-deprecation and pride.

"Alright, let's hope everything goes smoothly."

After tidying up his appearance, he resumed his elegant and unhurried housekeeper demeanor, walking toward the entrance of the Holy City with the flow of other passengers.

Although both the Air Port and Sea Port of the Holy City were located outside the city, the distance between them was not close, and it would take some time to reach.

After parting with the Gleaming Scale Serpent, seeing the long line to enter the city in front of her, the Hero expanded her perception, glancing around, and simply ducked through the crowd, finding an unattended railing, and nimbly flipped over, leaping down from the height of the Air Port.

The gentle breeze lifted her body, carrying her gliding towards the sea.

She pressed the nun's hat on her head and overlooked the Holy City beneath her, feeling the prosperity of this metropolis.

Among the Six Major Guilds, only the Church could have such a grand city as its headquarters, but the prosperity of the Holy City was not achieved overnight.

At the founding of the Kingdom, the Church's status was not much higher than other guilds, but the gradual accumulation of history allowed the Church's presence to stand out.

The past Liberation Saintess's achievements in the abolition of slavery made countless people who regained freedom recognize the Church's ideology; and, the ongoing fifteen-year Holy War led by the contemporary Divine Knowledge Saintess made the entire Kingdom deeply understand the power and influence of the Church.

All of these countless elements accumulated and ultimately created the Church's now significant and unique status in the Kingdom.

Numerous churches scattered across the nation's villages and towns, and this Holy City, no less magnificent than the Capital, are symbols of its achievements.

The Hero looked down at the streets, a bit of contemplation and emotion in her gaze.

"And, this place seems more bustling than I anticipated."

She sensed the atmosphere in the entire Holy City, detecting that the whole city was filled with vibrant enthusiasm.

"Everyone seems so cheerful... I thought the people here would be more anxious after the incident with the Divine Knowledge Saintess."

The young girl murmured to herself, a touch of doubt and curiosity arising in her heart.

The city's streets were festively decorated, crowds bustling, many places undergoing renovation and renewal, with the markets being vibrant and lively.

Instead of saying it has always been like this, it's more like the entire city is putting forth effort to showcase its prosperity and vigor. Under the sunlight, there was not a trace of gloom on people's faces, as if all unease and worries were deliberately hidden away.

"An event as important as the Saintess selection, most candidates are big shots, right? Even if there are loners like you, it's still a minority," another voice of herself lazily sounded in her mind, with a hint of disdain and sarcasm.

"Although they're just some guys making up numbers, most of them are either from prominent families or have illustrious achievements. Hosting such a spectacle to welcome these people is quite normal. You humans just like this kind of grand display, don't you?"

The Depraved Hero, seeing through everything, let out a cold laugh.

"Don't speak as if I'm not human," the Hero retorted in her heart and then muttered softly.

"There's some truth to it. Most Saintess Candidates seem to have already arrived; it seems we're rather late to the party."

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