Firefly Journey

Chapter 199 Wild Geese Bring Guests (6)

Compared to behemoths like the Duchy of Bema or the Debasa Empire, the Kingdom of Delos is indeed insignificant.

However, compared to other small countries, its size is actually not small.

After her journey through the northern tundra, Claudia Elilanca returned to Ilham.

Because she missed the qualifying round in St. Louis, she was ineligible to participate in the college competition. Of course, it didn't really matter whether she was there or not; against Class 29, defeat was only a matter of time.

Compared to her classmates who could only be spectators, she was much luckier—Lu Jianming refused to represent the Great Chu, and Feng Ling could not fight for the Temple, but she was the real Princess Tilo.

The Kingdom of Delos is eligible to participate independently.

Therefore, she doesn't need St. Louis eligibility at all; she can participate using her native citizenship.

Although the Kingdom of Delos is likely to be a mere participant, such grand events, like balls and banquets, are excellent social occasions.

Since she wanted to make as many friends as possible, she naturally wouldn't miss it.

Inside the embassy belonging to the Kingdom of Delos, Claudia asked, "Are you sure this is alright?"

“I assure you there will be no problem,” Dick Onassin said. “I am a Deloese, so it is perfectly reasonable for me to represent Delo in this competition. Although I am a student of St. Louis, my class was eliminated in the preliminary rounds, and the college leadership will not object to that.”

Claudia was a princess, of noble birth, and no one would consider her participation unreasonable. Dick, on the other hand, was just an unknown figure in St. Louis and did not have the privileges of nobility.

In fact, Dick wasn't eager to participate in the competition; rather, Lisa had given him orders to protect Claudia at all times.

Most of the people sent by Delos this time were from Prince Enor's faction, who were at odds with Claudia and were even less likely to listen to her.

Furthermore, the Kingdom of Delos was not powerful enough to cultivate many strong young people; they were mostly undesirable individuals. Dick, on the other hand, had trained in St. Louis for many years and was far superior to the mediocre people in his own country.

Dick added, "Don't worry, I've discussed it with my mentor, and he'd be happy for me to showcase my talent through other channels."

Claudia didn't actually dislike having people follow her, but Lisa always treated her like a child, which made her a little unhappy.

"Alright, as long as the academy leadership doesn't object," Claudia said. "Do you have any information about the rules for the academy competition?"

She had been in the north for a long time and only recently returned to Yicheng, so she knew nothing about what was happening there.

Lisa said, "I don't know the specifics, but I've heard it won't be like the internal selection process within the academy, a competition format."

The decision-making power regarding the specific competition procedures rests with the high-ranking members of the Vatican; others can only rely on hearsay and speculation.

With less than two weeks until the scheduled competition date, there is still no word from the Vatican. They clearly value this opportunity to show their strength, yet they seem indifferent to it. I don't know what the Vatican is up to.

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The Vatican is not ignoring the importance of the competition; the reason the specific details have not been announced is that the three high priests are still awaiting the Pope's response.

We've tried every possible way to contact him; now it's up to him to decide what to do.

High Priest Conrad had already laid out the rules of the game; if His Holiness the Pope did not respond, then they would proceed according to his plan.

But it's not the last moment yet; we have to wait for the Pope's decision. There's still time.

"The Frenzy" Matthew is a gaunt old man who walks back and forth in front of the ancestral artifact "Julius's Sun" with his hands behind his back and his eyes squinting.

Since being sent to the Abyss, he has rarely had the opportunity to return to the Holy See. Now that he finally has the time, he naturally wants to take a good look at the foundation of the Holy See.

shhhhh!

Two figures shot towards the main hall from outside.

"Rage" Conrad and "Thunder" Texas.

What could be the reason for the gathering of three high priests in the church where the ancestral artifacts are enshrined?

Their faces were filled with excitement.

What could excite them most was probably the change in the ancestral artifact.

The "Sun of Julius" was originally a halo of light, but now, radiance is gathering on the halo and slowly coalescing into a human form.

Once the outline was fully formed, the three high priests each lightly struck their hearts with their right hands, bowed slightly, and said in a devout tone, "May the light be with you!"

The old man, made of light and shadow, waved his hand and said, "To make a long story short, I am unable to appear in Yicheng for some reason. You will be in full charge of this competition."

There's no need to worry about the Abyss. Although that Dreadlord is a remnant from ancient times, he has never shown any intention of coming out in the past tens of thousands of years. With the extraordinary allied forces of the major churches there, there's nothing to worry about.

The only thing to watch out for is the filth lurking within the city. Keep a close eye on it; if you can't handle it, I'll have to step in.

The phantom continued speaking to itself, giving the three no chance to ask questions, and then disappeared.

This is merely a projection, a divine oracle resembling a phonograph; it is a notification, not a discussion.

After giving some instructions, the High Priest of Judgment breathed a long sigh of relief.

He was worried about how to tell the Pope about the evil god, but he didn't expect that the old man already knew, which immediately put his mind at ease.

"The problem is solved." Texas smiled easily, though somewhat reluctantly.

Until that evil god is completely eradicated, He remains a sword hanging over the heads of the three.

“I’ve remembered someone,” Conrad suddenly said.

"Who?"

"The Black Knight".

Black Knight?

That folk exorcist?

Heresy is not allowed under the Vatican, but this black knight is an exception.

The principality has its own rules, and in some ways, the Vatican cannot intervene directly. The appearance of the Black Knight perfectly solves this problem.

Despite reports of Black Knights frequently assassinating high-ranking officials, nobles, and business tycoons, the Vatican has consistently maintained a passive attitude, claiming that it is dealing with the issue but cannot resolve it.

It can be said that, apart from the Papacy, he was another protector of the common people of Ilham.

He is good at punishing evil and promoting good. So, is he aware of this crisis caused by evil gods?

Texas said, "I think we should find a way to notify him, whether he knows it or not."

“Hmm,” Conrad said. “I’ll handle this. That guy is elusive; he might be able to play an unexpected role at a crucial moment.”

After bowing once more to "Julius' Sun," the three slowly withdrew from the chapel.

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half a month later.

Lin Yuanran spent more time washing up than usual.

He stepped out of the dimly lit double dormitory, into the sunlight, and into the spring breeze, walking with firm steps toward the academy's training ground.

Today is the day of the Academy Competition, and it's time to release the competition rules that the Vatican has been keeping secret for so long.