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"You mean, the monastery is going to prepare a holy baptism for me?"

After easily putting aside his previous "offensive act," Herbert did not rush to leave but stayed to continue communicating with Ophidia.

On the one hand, it was to avoid the Rusty Nail Bishop, in case he was outside and the two of them bumped into each other.

On the other hand, he also wanted to talk to Ophidia a little longer.

Having finally made progress in the strategy, how could we give up this great opportunity to continue exchanging ideas?

After chatting for a while, Herbert roughly figured out why the Rusty Nail Bishop was so eager to meet him.

I have already been exposed.

Not only did the Rusty Nail Bishop know that he had entered the Legendary realm, but he had probably also informed all the other high-ranking officials.

Herbert thought he was keeping a low profile, holding back his true intentions, waiting for an opportunity to play dumb and show off in front of others.

But to my surprise, I was actually walking around in open-crotch pants – completely exposed!

Luckily, I haven't started interacting with anyone yet, otherwise it would be quite awkward.

Moreover, based on the timeline given by Bishop Rustnail, it is likely that the archbishop only became aware of him and informed him after he left the Third Discipline Institute.

Does that mean we can conclude that the Third Discipline Institute was not under the Archbishop's jurisdiction and that he was unaware of everything that happened there?

Or rather, the archbishop deliberately avoided the area of ​​the Third Ordination House, granting himself considerable freedom and respect.

Even so, Herbert was still awestruck by the archbishop's power.

This powerful figure, despite having locked himself in the underground sanctuary and isolated himself from the outside world, was still able to react to every action taking place within the monastery.

The archbishop's true control over the outside world may be beyond his imagination.

Also, wait...

"If that's the case, even I, a newly crowned legend, could detect it, then how did those dark elves manage to sneak in before?"

Herbert suddenly remembered the group of idiots who tried to break him out of prison, and couldn't help but curl his lip, thinking to himself, "That old Deng, he really didn't even bother to act, he just let us through... I found out!"

Even without the information he obtained from Svannie and then handed over, the monastery would not have allowed them to successfully break into the prison.

Those guys never knew until their deaths that although they had successfully passed through the monastery's barrier using the methods provided by the Witch's Guild, it was actually completely useless.

Their every move had already been exposed to others, and they were beyond dead.

A narrow escape from death?
No, it's a certain death sentence!

Furthermore, it's understandable if the witches who sold them that magical item were unaware of this.

But if they know the truth and still insist on selling that thing to them, then they're just ripping off a sucker... which is understandable.

Since those idiots are basically just throwing their lives away, wouldn't it be a waste not to fleece them?
As for those weaker "heretics" below the legend level, the archbishop didn't even consider them a threat.

The Church cares about the weak and innocent mortals, but has absolutely no interest in the weak enemies.

Only saints are valued by him, only epics are treated normally, and only legends can even slightly enter his sight... uh.

As for the smaller insects below them, he didn't care at all and let them be.

He completely ignored weak and degenerate people like "Brother Grass Carp," and they didn't even exist in his eyes.

Would a normal person pay special attention to where ants on the roadside go?

It was completely a matter of letting things take their course and letting them go as they pleased.

Perhaps, weakness is the original sin.

Perhaps, being weak is a blessing in disguise.

In the eyes of the archbishop, Herbert was once nothing more than a weak seed that needed to be carefully nurtured and treated with care.

Now, he has broken through to the legendary level, finally sprouting and growing small branches.

Such a statement may seem exaggerated to outsiders, but it truly reflects the attitude the archbishop was showing to Herbert.

Herbert knew that in order to get rid of this treatment, he had to continue to improve his own strength.

Advancing to the Epic level is Herbert's next big goal.

To achieve this, there are several special rituals that he cannot miss.

The Holy Baptism is the most important ritual for him, now a newly promoted legendary paladin.

After every legendary feat of ordinary beings, there is a special opportunity—a precious chance to significantly enhance one's own strength.

Some call it "the leap over the natural barrier," some call it "transcending the mortal realm," and some Eastern tribes call it "the fish leaping over the dragon gate."

After centuries of debate, most people have reached a consensus and call it the "ascension ceremony".

Through this ritual, every legendary professional can confront the source of their own power and rebuild their foundation between life and death.

Furthermore, the specific procedures for the "Upgrade Ceremony" vary from profession to profession.

Some warriors choose to undergo "bloodline purification" after advancing to legendary status, such as the Dragon Blood Baptism, by bathing in dragon blood to make their bodies more like dragons and possess dragon blood.

Alternatively, you can train your fighting instincts into a physical form, wrestling with the war spirit within your own bloodline, and eventually take its place.

Most mages need to perform Arcane Regression, which requires them to find the "original fallacy" in their spell system, correct this error, and then rebuild their understanding of magic.

Druids, on the other hand, sign the "Covenant of All Things," which, unlike the conventional laws of nature, may allow them to transform into some unconventional creature, becoming the embodiment of the will of a certain forest.

In addition, each profession, such as priest, barbarian, warlock, etc., has its own rituals.

For paladins, this is the "Holy Baptism," where they must materialize their lifelong vows, using their physical bodies as vessels to thoroughly inscribe them onto their souls.

Once the ritual is successful, the paladin will gain several baptismal effects, including but not limited to awe-inspiring energy against evil, their blood will be permanently transformed into holy blood with healing effects, and extreme resistance to evil temptations.

Different methods, but they all have the same effect.

Of course, although everyone is aware of the amazing effects of the ascension ceremony, there are not many true "ascended persons".

Although theoretically all legends can be upgraded, this is not the case in reality.

Not everyone is qualified to perform the ceremony.

Everyone wants to go to Tsinghua or Peking University, but ultimately they don't. Is it because they don't want to?

It's just that I really can't do it!
The entire ceremony required a considerable investment of resources.

Presiding over a ceremony requires a strong person, collecting materials requires enormous financial resources, and even the performer's own talent is highly demanding.

Even for Herbert, without the monastery's assistance, it would have taken him a long time to prepare on his own.

Putting everything else aside, the sheer amount of material alone could keep him occupied for a long time.

Because there are many things that cannot be bought with money alone. Without connections and channels, even if you do find a seller, they simply won't sell to you.

Moreover, the son of a duke in a small kingdom, no matter how rich he is, can't be that wealthy.

These may seem like minor issues, but solving them is actually quite troublesome.

After advancing to legendary status, Herbert considered acquiring some items from outside sources, collecting some in the Misty Mountains, and finally exchanging some through connections at the monastery.

Let's see if we can piece together a reasonably good "completion ceremony".

Anyway, Herbert has Nenasha to back him up, so it doesn't matter if the ritual materials are a little inferior. With Him there, the effect won't be much different.

And now, without Herbert even mentioning it, the monastery has taken the initiative to prepare this ceremony for him... It would be a lie to say that he wasn't moved.

This slightly domineering care and attention is something no one can ignore.

While Herbert was reminiscing, Ophidia added another bombshell. "By the way, the old man not only has this plan, he's also going to personally officiate for you."

A saint personally presided over the ceremony.

What is this concept?
In layman's terms, this is equivalent to the god he serves personally taking action when a legendary priest is promoted to a god-favored priest, and it is the god himself who descends to earth to personally bless him.

If this were to actually happen, then this favor would even surpass that of those favored by the gods.

The monastery remained silent, focusing solely on preparing the most prestigious ascension ceremony.

The domineering CEO who is not good at speaking is...

Did Herbert have any reason to refuse this undisguised favoritism?
No.

Absolutely not.

He's not the kind of guy who wants both.

Not the type who "is clearly supported by others but claims to be an independent individual and emphasizes that everything depends on their own efforts."

...Not counting when He cried out to Nenasha for help, He was also relying on me; we are mutually beneficial!

Of course, Herbert was thinking of a certain gentleman who was adept at navigating social situations, nothing more.

Since the monastery was willing to offer such generous assistance, Herbert would naturally accept it with pleasure.

With the meat practically offered to you, how could you not eat it?
Whether it's a sugar-coated bullet or not, why not take it?

Moreover, Herbert did not believe that the monastery would harm him; rather, he was acting out of genuine concern.

Don't dwell too much on this treatment; just repay it in the future.

The news of the Holy Baptism delighted Herbert, but another piece of news made him hesitate.

Tell me about it...

What do you mean by "the Church of the Sun God and the Church of Lust are fighting, and then I'm going to be sent to wear 'angel armor' and walk around to help them out"?

Is this right?
With two great churches locked in a standoff, what can a mere legend like me accomplish?

I don't understand! (Fenghua accent)

Translate this: What the hell do you mean by "surprise"?!
Also, how did those two families suddenly become enemies?

"……Oh!"

Herbert thought for a moment and suddenly realized—he seemed to know the reason why they were at odds.
wrong.

I almost forgot, I think I'm one of the people involved... hehe.

Haha, that's alright then.

As the troublemaker and the catalyst, Herbert never imagined that his small actions would lead to such a big consequence.

Lustful desires, stingy, can't afford to play games.

So what if I got beaten up?

Is it necessary to challenge them?

"..."

Do I have to go?

If he could, Herbert would actually be reluctant to accept this task, but he couldn't find a suitable reason to refuse.

Go, no excuse needed.

But not going requires a suitable reason.

You can't exactly say, "I committed a crime and secretly stole the power of the sun god and didn't want to appear before Him," can you?

"Herbert, you should go."

Ophidia didn't know the specific reason, but she noticed that Herbert seemed somewhat reluctant to go, and persuaded him, "Trust me, this will only do you good, not bad."

"This time, there is a high probability that the two will not engage in any excessive fighting. You don't need to take action; you can just observe from the sidelines."

"Moreover, the sacred ceremony requires the collection of many materials, and the monastery also needs time. By the time you return from the Church of the Sun, it will be basically ready."

"Furthermore, after the event, as a reward for responding to the call, you can request a prize from the Pope of the Sun."

Ophidia looked at the young man, whose expression was already showing some interest, and said softly, "You can ask for a portion of the Holy Flame of the Sun."

"And this can not only greatly enhance your strength, but also serve as an important material for the sacred ritual."

To be honest, at this point, Herbert was somewhat tempted.

High pay, low workload, and no liability.

These days, it's hard to find such a good side job.

But he still had a concern in his mind—what if other problems arose after he was exposed to the sun god's gaze?
If your secrets are exposed, it could be fatal!

Just as Herbert hesitated, his deepest secret spoke up.

"Go for it! If you get caught, it's on me!"

Herbert: ?

Weren't you asleep?

【"Hehe~"】

Nenasha, who should have been asleep, said leisurely, "Not only can you go, you can also take this opportunity to accomplish something else—baptism!"

“Baptism? Isn’t that after… wait, what are you talking about?” Herbert suddenly thought of a possibility.

"That's right, it's not you who gets baptized."

Miss Harmony said meaningfully in a low voice, "They went to get baptized, didn't they?"

“Yes, Solantis possesses the Solar Flame that Flora needs… wait, 'them'?”

Herbert's expression froze for a moment, then he hesitated and asked, "Does that mean Kretty wants it too?"

【"Hehe~"】

……

……

"Ah sneeze!!!"

Inside the bronze fortress, Miss Devil, who was repairing the door to her secret chamber, sneezed and shivered with unease.

"Damn it, what the hell is going on?"

"This awful feeling... I feel like I'm going to heaven to face the sun god directly?"

"Ha ha!"

She was amused by her own lame joke, gave a self-deprecating laugh, and then quickly fell silent again.

"..."

I'm uneasy, very uneasy!
What exactly is this premonition?
After a long pause, Kreti added somewhat uncertainly, muttering to herself, "It shouldn't be, right? Hmm, it should be..."

(End of this chapter)