Let's play cards! In a different world of swords and magic

This resulted in even those who were involved in the underworld not daring to show up in the empire.

The Elf Continent is so big, and gangsters can make a living there, so why would they go to the most difficult dungeon to seek death?

The eldest prince Omar rolled his eyes and smiled, "I think You Lingqing also wants to go out. Nova, you should go with You Lingqing. I will feel more at ease with him protecting you."

As your elder brother, I can only help you up to this point. My lovely sister, you have to work hard to achieve the rest of your happiness!

Although You Ling on the Dragon Cart was not used to the eldest prince's excessive enthusiasm, Oma's words just now really touched You Ling's heart.

It is a hundred times more pleasant to go out to the streets and experience the customs and culture of the empire than to continue staying in the consulate and listening to boring political exchanges.

Even if he was asked to take Nova along for the trip, You Ling would be willing to do so.

They hit it off immediately, and You Ling, who was excitedly pulled by Nova, finally escaped from the boring political hell.

Poor Aisha, because she was also officially invited by the Empire, and as a famous royal knight of Livolden, she represented the Carlos family.

Even though Alice, the head of the family, was present, many imperial nobles came for the title of Royal Knight.

Aixia obviously had no way to escape from the consulate for the time being, and could only watch with envy as little Nova grabbed You Ling's wrist and pulled You Ling away in front of her.

As for Irena, this completely free person without any restraints, she probably had anticipated this dull and boring situation. After getting off the dragon carriage, she ran away alone without even coming to the consulate.

"Freedom!"

After escaping, Nova raised her hands and made an exaggerated pose, looking even more excited than before.

"This is a date, it's a date, Yu Ling!"

"I think so."

If the definition of a date is a man and a woman traveling together, then it is indeed a date.

It’s just that You Ling doesn’t have any opinion on Nova in terms of gender.

Even though my physical age has shrunk, I am definitely not a lolita complex.

"So now that you're finally free, where are you going next, Nova?"

"You Ling, you are a knight, so the content of the date is naturally up to you. Just go wherever you want to go!"

Little Nova habitually grabbed You Ling's arm and hugged him in her arms, with a bright smile on her face.

With such an intimate behavior, passers-by might really think of the two as a young couple.

It was precisely because Nova often stuck with You Ling regardless of the occasion that You Ling became the object of jealousy among the first-year boys in Fu Sheng Academy.

"Where I want to go?"

Although it was his first time in the imperial capital of Saint Varian and he had not done any research beforehand, there was indeed a place that You Ling wanted to go.

"It's just a place I want to go. Nova, you may not be interested."

"It doesn't matter! As long as it's arranged by the knight, I'm fine with it."

"Then let's go."

Walking on the streets of the Saint Varian Empire, You Ling could indeed feel that the living atmosphere here was different from that of the other two countries.

To simply describe the difference, the streets of the Empire gave You Ling the feeling that everyone was busy and the pace of life was fast.

Perhaps because magic stones are strictly prohibited in the empire, magic stone workshops that are very common even in Livolden have completely disappeared in the empire.

Without magic stone transportation and magic stone workshops, some production efficiency will naturally be low.

How can we make up for this loss of efficiency? We can only make up for it by working at a faster pace and working overtime.

You Ling had heard that there were many office workers in big cities, but he didn't expect it to be true.

"You Ling, are you familiar with the place we are going to? Or have you been to the imperial capital before?"

Nova stuck to You Ling like chewing gum all the way, and although she said she could go anywhere, she still couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

It was Nova’s first time in the imperial capital, and the surrounding environment was completely unfamiliar to her. The complicated streets were like a maze, making it difficult to tell the directions.

But You Ling, who was supposedly visiting the empire for the first time, was able to move freely and head towards his destination with confidence.

You Ling explained: "I have never been to the imperial capital, but the place we are going to later is too conspicuous."

Speaking of the most iconic building in the imperial capital, the "coordinate" that can be seen from a long distance, apart from the huge and luxurious imperial palace, it is the towering church cross.

As the main battlefield for the struggle between theocracy and royal power, the cathedral in the imperial capital was built more magnificently and sacredly than the churches in other cities.

So even if You Ling came to the imperial capital for the first time, he only needed to move towards the direction of the cross.

"Cathedral?" Standing in front of the grand and sacred church, Little Nova was surprised: "You Ling, the place you want to come is actually a church. But what's fun in a church?"

For those who do not believe in gods or religions, there is really nothing fun about churches.

Of course, even with the God Card in hand, You Ling himself has no religious beliefs.

"I just want to feel the atmosphere of the cathedral as a feature that cannot be ignored by the empire. Also, I am very curious about something and want to go in and confirm it."

Taking Nova into the cathedral, the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, accompanied by the beautiful classical music that heals the heart, seems to cleanse the soul the moment it steps in.

As expected of a country with the most developed theocracy, it gives people a feeling that is completely different from those cheap churches in Lewarden.

As for what made You Ling come to the Imperial Cathedral specifically, it was because of his curiosity.

Unlike the various religious forces in Livolden, the cathedral was absolutely unified in both appearance and interior throughout the empire, and it should represent the same religious forces.

So who is the god of this religious force that is commonly worshipped by the entire empire?

This is what You Ling is most curious about.

It definitely can't be Jesus. It is estimated that Jesus has never existed in the elf continent of the other world.

Although every church has a cross, it should be the cross taken from the "Resurrection of the Dead" card.

Just as the eldest prince Omar said, the reason why the Saint Varian Empire, which worships power, also worships gods is entirely because the God Card is a real and powerful force that can be used.

So if You Ling guessed correctly, this god believed in by the Xyz Empire should also be a real God Card in the Duel Monsters cards.

The space inside the cathedral was too spacious. You Ling, who had been looking for clues about the gods since entering the door, didn't know where to start.

Until the card in the card box on his waist suddenly produced a reaction that only You Ling could perceive.

Reaching his fingers into the card box, You Ling pulled out the restless card.

"This is it! Did the card [Sky Thunder Arceus] actually react to the god in the church?"

As the destination of the Ultra Summoning and also a god-killing weapon, it is not surprising that the Thunderbolt Arceus would react to the gods believed in by the Ultra Empire.

Just this reaction seemed to guide You Ling's direction.

Just like a puzzle game, as long as You Ling faces the correct direction, the vibration of the Tianting card at his fingertips will be more obvious.

However, following the guidance of the cards is always more efficient than searching aimlessly in a huge cathedral.

Just keep turning the direction, feeling the vibration guidance of the Tianting card, and then continue to move forward and change the direction.

After repeating this process several times, the vibration of the Tianting finally disappeared.

"You Ling, that!"

Compared to You Ling, who was concentrating on the reaction of the card in his hand, Little Nova, who continued to observe the surrounding scene, discovered the target first.

"What a huge statue! Is this... an angel?"

Under the guidance of Arceus on the Thunder, the two unknowingly arrived at the prayer area deep in the cathedral.

In this area where even the healing classical music cannot reach, the atmosphere is silent and solemn. Several devout believers can be seen kneeling on the ground praying for something.

The object that the believers are kneeling to worship is undoubtedly the huge "angel" statue in front of them.

If nothing unexpected happens, the statue in front of us is the god worshipped by the Super Empire.

Since it can cause a reaction in Arceus the Thunderbolt, a god-killing weapon, then the prototype of this god sculpture must be a duel monster.

But You Ling just couldn't remember which monster or god card this was.

It is said to be an 'angel', but upon closer inspection, it doesn't particularly look like one.

As we all know, in the Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters cards, the angels are all strange-looking creatures.

The statue in front of you is no exception. It has a white body but black wings, giving people a sense of chaos between black and white.

And because Nova recognized it as an angel at first sight, You Ling began to doubt whether this thing was an angel.

After all, those who don’t look like angels should be members of the angel clan.

"If we ask the clergy, we should be able to find out the specific origins of this monster, or this god."

When it comes to religious belief, missionary work is an essential and important part of it.

I believe that the devout clergy would be willing to tell foreign tourists about their beliefs when faced with their enthusiastic questions.

Thinking this, You Ling searched nearby, but did not find any clergy dressed as priests or nuns.

"You don't work in broad daylight. Are all clergymen so lazy?"

After complaining quietly, You Ling suddenly noticed that there was a place in the church where a lot of people gathered.

And everyone seemed to be queuing up.

“In line at church?”

Because they suffered from a disease that would kill them if they didn't watch the fun, You Ling and Xiao Nova also went over.

After getting closer, You Ling realized that so many people were queuing just to squeeze into a small room.

——Confessional.

The confessional is a facility full of religious characteristics, where ordinary people go to find the priest in the church and ask for God's forgiveness.

Entering the closed confessional, the priest will tell you that your sins are known only to God, the earth, you and me. I will not let anyone else know. This is the priest's professional ethics.

Then you can tell him about your sins, and the priest will comfort you at this time and tell you that God will not blame you, but will forgive you because you are God's people.

It's a very special way to alleviate guilt.

It’s just that You Ling doesn’t understand. It’s just a confession room, why is it so popular and there are so many people queuing up.

Do all the people in the imperial capital have a lot to repent for?

His eyes shifted to the crowd queuing up to confess, and then You Ling found an extremely familiar figure in the crowd.

The iconic wide witch hat is very conspicuous even if it is drowned in the crowd.

Irena was actually queuing in front of the confessional.

"What is that guy doing?"

You've only been in the empire for less than half a day, and you've already done something that requires you to repent?

Chapter 515: Yu Ling, the Nun, and the Confession Room 2 in 1

"Senior Irena, why are you here?"

"Who knows."

Looking at Irena's figure queuing in front of the confessional, Nova and You Ling were confused.

It's a bit too fast to say that we should adapt to local customs.

No one who comes to visit the Empire will queue up in front of the confessional in the cathedral as the first thing to do.

I can't wait to confess my sins.

By the way, for a highly narcissistic person like Irena, is there any crime that she needs to confess?

The only confession You Ling could imagine was Irena's words, "Lord, my sin is that I am too cute."

She really might do something like this.

However, the facts seemed to be somewhat different from what You Ling had imagined.

Because he was afraid that Irena would really say something like "My sin is that I'm too cute", You Ling, who didn't want to embarrass himself, didn't choose to go up and say hello immediately.

Hiding aside and quietly observing this despicable witch for a while, You Ling discovered something unusual.

Irena seemed to be queuing in front of the confessional, but in fact she had no intention of going in to confess.

Whenever it was almost Irena's turn in the queue, she would consciously step back a few steps to let the people behind her go in first.

This behavior was repeated several times, and Irena always kept a certain distance from the confessional in front of her.