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

Upon hearing Mien's sarcasm, Phyllis immediately cried out in protest, her voice filled with emotion: "Innocent, Your Excellency!"

She recited the lines she had prepared in one breath:

"Regardless of how much we have done for the empire this time, not only have we fought against the evil god, stopped the sacrificial ritual, and saved countless lives, we have absolutely performed a great service."

Did you know that word of our mission had already spread throughout the Academy even before we returned?

"What?" Mien looked at her curiously.

"As everyone in the Academy knows, whether teachers or students, our deployment a few months ago saved the Empire from a disaster!"

During the ascension ceremony of the saints belonging to our Academy of Scholars.

Even if the Imperial Army and the Holy Knights were present, they were powerless to stop someone from causing trouble.

Only through the efforts of our researchers and the radiant blessing of the Holy Maiden of the Academy were the chaos quelled and the empire saved!

You have no idea how difficult it has been to manage the Academy's evenings these past few days.

"What are you saying!" Mien glared at her.

How can you say that the Imperial Army and the Holy Knights are both useless?

This has such a negative impact!

Faced with Mien's stern reprimand, Phyllis simply glanced sideways and shrugged.

"I see." Mien stared at the empty space, lost in thought.

I didn't expect this kind of news to spread so quickly.

But thinking about it, it makes perfect sense.

The Academy of Scholars produced its own Saintess of Light, which is similar to the Chinese national football team qualifying for the World Cup, representing their glory and naturally attracting the attention of the entire Academy of Scholars.

Scholars and students who are usually apolitical turned into forensic warriors in private, engaging in fervent discussions.

Then, in the esoteric event that shocked the entire empire, the Academy of Scholars and the Holy Maiden became the key to solving the problem.

Even if the outside world intentionally ignores and downplays the influence and existence of the Academy, they themselves know how much the Academy has done and how crucial it is.

The Academy, which had been buzzing for days and nights, was reignited.

Mien thought: It's just that it can't really get out, because it could cause a lot of trouble and have an impact. But the Academy of Scholars has always been a nobody in the public eye, so it shouldn't cause any big fuss.

However, I never expected that Lucia would have such influence in the Academy.

Thinking of this, Mien laughed instead.

Phyllis smiled when she saw Mien's smile.

Mien's face hardened, and her smile vanished abruptly.

"What are you laughing at me for?" Mien slammed the list on the table.

"Give me a new set of statistics!"

Phyllis's eyes drooped, like a drowning baby:

"But they really have it so tough!..."

Mien ignored him, stood up, and straightened his clothes:

Phyllis, there's something wrong with your work attitude.

"Please draft a new list for me before 3 p.m. today and submit it to August."

"chief……"

Phyllis wanted to say something more, but Mien had already gotten up and left.

Looking at the empty corridor, Phyllis leaned her head against the back of the chair and sighed heavily.

August stood by the door, silently watching Mien leave.

Phyllis also got up helplessly.

"Scholar Phyllis," August suddenly said.

"What?" Phyllis glared at Mien's loyal dog with annoyance.

"Chief Mien simply said, 'Rewrite it.'"

"Huh? What did you say...?"

Phyllis was about to say something to her old colleague when suddenly her intelligence prevailed, and she understood what August meant.

A loyal dog is a loyal dog! He's practically a mind reader for Mien.

Phyllis slapped August on the back with such force that his zombie face twitched.

"Thank you." With that, she quickly ran out, her red figure disappearing down the corridor.

…………

It was already past nine in the morning when Shanara sat up on the bed with her messy hair.

Yesterday, I finally managed to organize and submit my research report. After returning to my dorm, I took two pills and slept like a log.

She yawned widely, her loose pajamas slipping off her shoulders as she stepped off the bed and down the stairs.

Originally, she and Lucia lived in that mansion exclusively for the saintess, enjoying queen-like treatment.

But after Lucia left, she was all alone, like an empty nester, living in a haunted house every day, and loneliness overwhelmed her.

And it's so strange, what's the point of me living here?

Unable to bear it any longer, she moved back to the girls' dormitory.

"wrong."

She paused.

Looking up, through my blurry vision, it seemed like Lucia's blanket was bulging.

A few strands of familiar black hair lay scattered beside the bed.

"Luya!..." she called out instinctively.

The fluffy blanket rustled twice, stretched out its two slender right arms, and yawned widely.

Lucia poked her head out, squinting her sleepy eyes, and gave Shanara a warm and friendly smile:

"I'm back last night, Shanara."

Shanara's pupils dilated, and she didn't immediately hug Lucia excitedly as usual.

Instead, his lips trembled, his entire face shook, and he froze on the spot.

Finally, seeing Lucia's confused look, he managed to squeeze out five words:

"Holy...Holy Maiden!..."

Lucia scratched her head: What's going on?

Shanara already knew she was a saintess, so why didn't she address her so respectfully before leaving?

So he simply threw off the covers, got out of bed, and climbed down the stairs.

"Hehe, I heard you moved back as soon as I got back. I can't sleep well without you when I'm away from home."

Last night, seeing that you were already asleep, I didn't disturb you and quietly went to bed by myself.

Ignoring the frozen Shanara, she walked to the middle of the dormitory, raised her fists, stretched, exhaled, and loudly proclaimed:

"It really feels so familiar here!"

We never see anyone in the villas in the administrative district; they're all so lifeless, unlike here…”

As she spoke, Lucia prepared to open the door and return to the cozy girls' dormitory building.

Shanara, who had been standing still, suddenly sprang up and leaped to the doorway, spreading her limbs to protect herself, her mouth agape in terror:

"Absolutely not!..."

She knew very well that if other students saw Lucia, this small dormitory would be blown up.

"What's wrong?" Lucia was getting a little impatient with Shanara's strange behavior and reached out to gently pull her hand.

The door suddenly sprang open, and a magical force gently placed Shanara onto the chair.

Mien walked in gracefully and gently closed the door.

"Teacher!" Lucia greeted happily.

She looked at Shanara with a puzzled expression and said, "Teacher, I feel like Shanara is acting a little strange today, I wonder what's wrong with her..."

Mien glanced at the disheveled Shanara and said casually:

"Oh, nothing. Some things happened at the Academy while we were away."

But you also need to adapt to the change in your identity as soon as possible.

Lucia asked in surprise, "What happened?"

Mien ignored it and simply informed her:

"The day after tomorrow, there will be an award ceremony for the Academy's participation in resolving the esoteric Buddhist incident."

You should prepare in advance and attend on time.

"Huh?" Lucia exclaimed in surprise, "I want to participate too?"

"Of course." Mien glanced at Lucia:

"Ms. Lucia, an honorary alumna of the Temple Academy, you are going to give a speech."