I find it very sacred to pick someone up and make them a saint.

Mien calmly said:

"I'm worried that we won't be able to respond when things happen. They're hiding very well right now, and the Academy needs more combat power to help with the search."

Hearing Mien's words, Rachel's brows relaxed slightly, but she remained displeased.

"Chief Mien, the military and law enforcement officers aren't idle; they're always on the mission of protecting the empire. Investigating anomalies doesn't seem to be their responsibility, does it?"

Mien didn't care about Rachel's anger at this moment. He had already expected this situation to happen, and she would not agree to this request.

Rachel even had to show him anger.

Otherwise, if that actually happened, he would have to endure far more anger than he has so far.

Mien had said everything he needed to say, and he wisely controlled the situation at the right moment:

"In that case, on behalf of the Academy of Scholars, I thank Princess Rachel for her help."

With that, Mien placed one hand on his chest and saluted the princess of the empire.

Seeing Mien's actions, Rachel relaxed her brow and smiled:

"There's no need for that. The glory of the Cassirer Empire needs to be protected by all of us."

With the atmosphere relaxed, Rachel got down to business:

"Chief Mien, how is the matter with the Holy Maiden? Everyone is anxious about it."

Mien shook his head:

"There are still more than three months until the final assessment. Funila's light energy has consistently failed to reach the 60% passing mark, and it seems that this problem cannot be solved in the short term."

"Can't we think of something?"

"If the resonance with light is insufficient, even if Funila is forced to become the Holy Maiden of Light, she will not be able to fulfill the responsibilities of a Holy Maiden in the future, and the damage to the Empire will be even greater then."

Mien sighed, "I just don't know why, but in almost ten years, not a single child has appeared with a suitable level of resonance."

Rachel got the answer she wanted, and a smile played on her lips.

"Don't blame yourself. The Academy of Scholars is supposed to protect the last line of defense for the Empire. You did a great job."

She leaned back slightly, her long legs crossed:

"I have discussed this matter with the Pope. If you can find a suitable candidate to resolve the current crisis, you will be in direct management and directly subordinate to the Academy of Scholars."

"Thank you, Your Highness," Mien sighed helplessly, "We can certainly take care of all the basic training work, but the Holy Maiden should belong to the Church of Light."

"The Academy of Scholars is responsible for both the basic training of the saintesses and the organization of subsequent activities and ceremonies. I think it would be better for her to stay at the Academy of Scholars, rather than at the Holy See of Light, which would be very inconvenient."

Rachel smiled and said, "You don't need to refuse."

Mien smiled and nodded to express her gratitude, without responding.

Rachel didn't care, and turned to look at Mien, her eyes serious and authoritative:

"But if you find a suitable child, tell me immediately. I want to meet that child."

Mien and Kuai replied, "I will inform Your Highness immediately."

Anyway, Mien will notify both sides as soon as the time comes.

Hearing Mien's response, Rachel stood up with a sigh of relief:

"Alright, Scholar Mien, on behalf of His Majesty, I thank the Academy for its contributions to the Empire."

Mien rose to return the greeting and saw Rachel off from the Academy.

…………

In front of the administrative tower,

Rachel's boots clicked on the ground:

"Ivia, what do you think of Mien?"

Ivia, who was standing to the side with a blank expression, reached out and tucked her long, straight black hair behind her ear.

"I don't believe she poses any threat to Your Highness."

The rose lace on her sleeves shimmered with a black, demonic light, radiating murderous intent.

This is Princess Rachel's personal bodyguard, and also the Empire's best assassin.

Rachel smiled and said, "Don't try to solve everything with a dagger."

Ivia did not react.

The group left the Academy.

…………

"Augusta".

"Yes."

Mien watched the departing figure in the distance: "How long has Lucia been at the Academy?"

"It's been more than ten days, sir."

Mien nodded. It was time to go and take a look.

He deliberately brought Lucia into the Academy and then handed her over to Professor Yingli, and didn't visit her for more than ten days.

If Lucia stays with him forever, she will never be able to adapt to life here, nor will she ever be able to truly become independent.

She is not a daughter I should spoil, but someone who will shoulder the responsibility of the entire empire in the future.

But Professor Yingli...

Mien sighed inwardly, wondering if the intensity was too high right from the start.

"I'm going to see Professor Yingli."

"Should I have someone take you there?"

"No need, I can walk there."

Mien donned his scholar's robes and strolled leisurely toward the teaching and college accommodation area.

Amidst the bustling crowds and buildings, people stopped in their tracks and respectfully bowed in greeting.

A girl who had just enrolled in school was chatting and laughing with her friends when she turned her head and saw Mien standing right in front of her, and she panicked:

"Mr...Mr. Mien!"

Mien smiled. "Have you met Professor Yingli?"

"In her office."

Mien smiled and nodded, then went inside.

He walked through several solemn classrooms and arrived at Yingli's office. He knocked on the door and went in.

Looking up, Mien almost thought she had entered the wrong place:

Yingli was sitting at her desk, smiling indulgently, with her arms on the table and tucked into her chest, giving her a motherly smile, like a kind old cat.

She was smiling as she watched a girl not far away, who was writing furiously with a slight frown.

Upon seeing Mien arrive, he quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Chief."

Upon hearing Yingli's words, Lucia and Shanara inside the house quickly stood up, with Lucia showing a surprised expression.

Mien turned her head, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly...

The dirty girl who was originally wrapped in tattered clothes is now wearing a neat scholar's gown.

The collar of her misty blue shirt was neatly buttoned, and her short, black hair falling over her shoulders accentuated her delicate, youthful face, further highlighting the girl's innocence.

He wore a wide, indigo scholar's robe, and the silver academy badge on his chest shone with a holy light in the sunlight.

All of this is like a fine painting, requiring the life's work of an artist.

Lucia waited for news of Mien, but she didn't dare to ask Professor Yingli directly. She could only wait silently, day after day, but Mien never appeared...

She could only try her best in this unfamiliar environment, just like she had done before when she was trying to make a living.

And Yingli is her new boss.

No matter what annoyed look or harsh words Yingli made, Lucia would grit her teeth and tell herself to keep trying.

She obeys all of Yingli's commands like a robot, even when Yingli complains or says angry words.

As a result, Yingli dared not make any more random accusations against her.

Besides working tirelessly to complete her studies, she also served tea and water, cleaned the office, and even ran errands for her, handled household chores, and took care of the children...

She desperately wanted to keep her job!

Yingli has been teaching for over thirty years and has seen countless well-behaved children, but she has never seen such a well-behaved child.

It touched her heart, which was about to weave its own spider web.