Perhaps in the Round Table Conference, everyone is extraordinary, and she is the one with the poorest talent. Thinking of this, Estella also felt a bit ashamed, always holding everyone back, she must work hard.

How to work hard then? In the Royal City, she can’t go to the Holy Land, let alone travel the continent, sigh.

The poor Princess found herself in a dilemma, when suddenly Estella’s eyes lit up, and a sly smile appeared on her beautiful face.

It’s not completely impossible to go out, for instance, visiting the Withered Wood Monastery, which is a unique existence where the nuns serve Saint Mary, and the Monastery is the Moncalleta Kingdom’s Shadow Guardian.

Since her prayers were answered last time at the Monastery, she should return there for purification and fulfill her vow!

Saint Mary is the daughter of the Supreme Will, so it doesn’t conflict with other beliefs.

Twelve Zodiac Star Disc.

Having been squeezed by the Dragon Mother all day, Li Xin wasn’t sure if his choice of being a cook was correct, as it felt no better than his days carrying bags at the dock. The Dragon Mother fully utilized the thin profit and high sales, exploiting everyone’s potential to the extreme, making both him and Ma Liu incredibly busy in the kitchen. If it weren’t for Ma Liu, he would have planned to return to the dock.

Just as he was preparing to take a breather, he felt the call of the Star Disc, descending beneath the starry sky, and seeing Miss Aries, he inexplicably felt relaxed and joyful. After all, who could reject a gentle Miss Aries?

Upon seeing Mr. Gemini, Miss Aries naturally gave a knowing smile.

“Miss Aries, you seem very happy, is there some good news to share?” Li Xin restrained himself from yawning, sensing Miss Aries’s enthusiasm.

“Mr. Gemini, quite perceptive,” Estella stood up, elegantly saluting, “Thank you for your help, my mentor has made great progress, he asked me to convey his gratitude and said he owes you a favor.”

Li Xin smiled, “I enjoy helping others.”

He cursed internally, as they all liked making empty promises; how about a hundred Lira instead?

“I didn’t mention the Round Table Conference, but my mentor likely sensed that such profound theories weren’t my own creation,” Estella laughed, “Mr. Gemini, have you settled down now?”

“Yes, I am currently in Moncalleta’s Hedan.”

“Ah,” Estella showed excitement, Mr. Gemini was actually in Hedan, wasn’t he just nearby? If it weren’t for Sister Alasha advising not to reveal identities, she almost blurted out, “I am also in Hedan, but due to certain reasons can’t go out, still, Chris will deliver the gift to you… It’s handmade by me.”

Li Xin was very much looking forward to it, for nothing else, he just loved receiving gifts, “In Hedan’s Saint George District there’s a hotel called Li Long, I’ll prepare red carp there.”

Quite a coincidence, Li Long, carp.

“Mr. Gemini, my cultivation has also reached a bottleneck, as there’s no way to enter the Holy Land nor to train in the outside world.” Estella said, feeling that Mr. Gemini always had ways.

Li Xin smiled, “Then we’re truly in the same plight, as I also can’t enter the Holy Land, when it comes to training, I don’t know if it’s different for everyone, currently on the Knightly Path there’s not much feeling, nor do I know how to trigger honor, but the experience of the First Life Star opening did deeply move my heart.”

“I’m the same, the opening of the First Life Star and the Second Life Star were quite mysterious, does a Divine Favored only need sincere devotion to attract the Divine Being’s attention?”

“Within our Round Table Conference, Mr. Cancer is very knowledgeable, Mr. Taurus has rich experience, but when it comes to hidden knowledge, we must rely on Mr. Cancer.” Li Xin laughed, “Mr. Cancer is very proud and needs provocation before he speaks freely.”

Upon hearing this, Estella couldn’t help but laugh softly, giving a sweet-scented chuckle, and blinking, “I feel the same, Mr. Cancer is even more proud than girls, liking to talk half-way, … is it a bit inappropriate to say it like this?”

“Haha, maybe Mr. Cancer enjoys it like this,” Li Xin said, “Unfortunately, the Holy Land, most closely related to the Divine Relic, is inaccessible to us.”

“It’s not that I can’t enter, it’s my family that doesn’t allow it, saying it’s too dangerous, the Holy Land does have experiences twice,” Estella said, recalling, “It’s said that everyone’s Gate of Truth reaches a different Holy Land, I went with my eldest brother and second brother, my elder brother’s Holy Land is Thunder Land, my second brother’s is the Land of Intense Heat, though they didn’t delve deep, just to experience it.”

“Miss Aries, you mean someone can be led inside?” Li Xin asked.

“Yes, whoever opens the Gate of Truth enters their Holy Land, just expand the Gate to open a side-door.” Estella said, thinking it was common knowledge.

Estella shared with Li Xin again about the characteristics of the Holy Land, which had an invisible pressure, a different oppressive feel from the current world, and encounters with unexpected creatures and traps. It was indeed filled with a sense of danger, similar to the feeling of the Divine Relic.

Hearing Miss Aries describe this, Li Xin became even more interested. Perhaps the Divine Relic was actually a vessel of the Holy Land’s power, otherwise, so many people wouldn’t be flocking to it.

The two novice enthusiasts spoke freely, sharing insights and complaints. Since reaching a tacit understanding starting with Mr. Cancer, Miss Aries and Mr. Gemini seemed to have some shared secrets.

In the distant Li Long United Kingdom, Celestial Capital.

Kathy had already been officially appointed as the new captain of the Night Patrol because she had absorbed the Divine Relic of the previous captain, Luo Jin, essentially involving herself with the church’s secrets. In such a case, one is either eliminated or accepted, and Kathy naturally became the latter.

The messenger from the Church Court taught and guided Kathy in the use of the Divine Relic. Throughout the event, whether the truth or the packaged result, Luo Jin was seen as a hero. The Church Court placed great importance on his Divine Relic’s original embryo. Only a pure martyr could condense the original embryo. This embryo already contained power, though not yet manifested in form, but its essence was the same, with remarkable plasticity and strength.

When a successor at some stage comprehends the ability to manifest, they can grant the original embryo a matching form, transforming it into a Divine Relic.

Being deprived of a Divine Relic can severely injure or even kill the host. Kathy’s status was evidently unsuitable for this, but her situation does align with the Church Court’s needs.

Divine Relics are the source of power for the church and the root of hidden power. All major churches and royal authorities are collecting them. Over time, Divine Relics also perish. The fact that Abyssal Worms can transform under certain conditions into an original Divine Relic is one of the church’s core secrets, passed down for a thousand years. It is unknown whether it was discovered accidentally or for some other reason.

It’s not just the Moon God’s Court; other Church Courts operate the same way. Preachers, outstanding Law Enforcers, the church’s Knight Order, and even certain special Divine Favored individuals must undergo this process. It refines the soul, enhances abilities, and serves the church, gaining multiple benefits.

As for whether Count Zhao Xun discovered this himself or if it was leaked by Matthew, this is the focus of the Church Court’s investigation. But the investigation stalled. Kathy also found that the Church Court’s priority was to eliminate future troubles, another focus being Matthew’s Divine Relic original embryo. The embryo was lost, seemingly taken by a group called the Song of Hell, with Eliza being a key member.

A mysterious organization daring to confront the Church Court, Eliza, the gentle, empathetic Eliza was known as the Witch. This wasn’t her first act; it was all part of a conspiracy.

Kathy couldn’t help but suspect that Matthew’s downfall, leading to the many tragedies in Celestial Capital, were all orchestrated by Eliza; she was the true culprit.

Matthew and the Night Patrol’s movements were all under her control. As for the Zhao Family’s side, Hao Ye, the double agent, was truly loyal to Eliza, easily manipulating the whole Celestial Capital. She did all this to rapidly transform Matthew, the Archbishop, into the original Divine Relic, willing to sacrifice himself. Delving deeper, there might be parts even she couldn’t comprehend.

This was a scheme. Given Matthew’s knowledge and cultivation, he couldn’t be unaware, yet he willingly ignored principles and abandoned faith. Kathy confirmed Matthew wasn’t being controlled, and that was the most terrifying part.

Making an Archbishop abandon faith and life, something even demons struggle to achieve, she accomplished.

Eliza has now disappeared, leaving a break in all clues. The Church Court’s investigation shifted from overt to covert. It’s undeniably an act of war against the Moon God’s Court, an act of desecration, to say the least.

Kathy recalled the Hex Core. Professor Mark was dead, and the Church Court members found everything thoroughly concluded – his skull empty, not a drop of brain matter left. The one who did this handled it meticulously, well-acquainted with the Church Court’s methods, unsure if it was related to Eliza.

Kathy documented all these and sealed them in an envelope handed over to Qi Badao, who would contact Li Xin. How, she didn’t know. She couldn’t know. Some methods are indefensible. Having undergone this upheaval, Kathy, now fully enmeshed in the secret world, must change too.

The power dynamics in Celestial Capital have shifted. Locknan and Granfield, the two great families, have become the new elites of Celestial Capital. Dragon Capital and the Church Court are bound to stabilize the situation. These two families’ influence has surged, and even with a new Archbishop, rapid changes won’t happen. This has also been a serious blow to the Moon God’s Court. It’s rumored that the Hundred Martial Hall intends to involve themselves in Celestial Capital, while local forces have become extremely popular.

The defeat in the four-nation competition hardly affected Luo Xue. She continued her role as President Black Rose and even became a committee member of the Canon Law School. Becoming a committee member as a student is rare throughout the entire Li Long United Kingdom, largely due to the efforts of the Luo Family.

After experiencing this incident, Luo Xue was no longer as optimistic as before. She didn’t know what the future held, but lacking enough power would mean being trampled underfoot, crushed as in the four-nation competition, becoming a mere backdrop, even burdening the whole family and the Canon Law School. She had no choice but to move forward.

Huerta resumed boxing, flailing with a bedsheet like a fool.

With Zhao Qing gone, Lu Shuai became the most dazzling student within the Canon Law School. While enjoying endless fame, he trained more earnestly than ever, particularly upon learning that the victory was intentionally conceded by the opponent, given Luo Xue’s defeat.

Roland, the heartthrob of the Canon Law School, maintained a fervent enthusiasm for Hex-Tech and participated earnestly in activities of the Black Rose, earning the admiration of those around him. What kind of country is Moncalleta, from where such loyal people emerge?

Lin Fei and Xueyin initially stayed at Kathy’s house. After the event settled, they moved out again. Kathy’s intentions were undoubtedly good, and she cared greatly for the mother and daughter. However, it was a large family with numerous rules, and living at another’s mercy was uncomfortable. After weathering various storms, Lin Fei longed for a quiet life, returning to the Night Patrol’s family quarters to find the life they deserved.

Kathy would often visit Lin Fei after work, bringing alcohol mostly drunk by Lin Fei, whose alcohol tolerance was actually very high. Kathy only took a sip, and they would often talk until they forgot about time, especially on rainy nights. If it got too late, Kathy would sleep over at Lin Fei’s place. The mischievous little Xueyin, ever since Li Xin left, began to study in peace, earnestly learning dance and no longer playing pranks on her teachers, seeming to have grown up overnight…

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