Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 565 - 404: Heavenly Destiny Pope (Requesting Monthly Tickets and Recommendations)

Chapter 565: Chapter 404: Heavenly Destiny Pope (Requesting Monthly Tickets and Recommendations)

Qin Chu carefully arranged the plan for Asina and her two companions. He knew that at this moment, Rose Vesper would certainly be like a frightened bird, unlikely to show herself easily—however, as long as Rose Vesper still wanted to resurrect Jie Luo, she would inevitably appear sooner or later.

And Asina was the core of this plan.

Although Asina was reluctant to have any further connection with Rose Vesper, she would never refuse since this was her master’s assignment.

After making proper arrangements, Qin Chu then headed towards the reception room downstairs.

In the downstairs hall, Little Saye was sitting on the sofa, seemingly chatting with Antasia and a few other girls. When she heard the noise and saw Qin Chu appear, Little Saye gave Qin Chu a very disgruntled glare.

Only Great Shaye sat quietly by the side, with a slight, peculiar smile on her face.

Qin Chu ignored her and went directly to the reception room. Angelica was serving fragrant tea to two guests—Veronica and Anpudun had just picked up their teacups when they heard footsteps. Seeing Qin Chu, they hurriedly put down their teacups and stood up, crossing their hands in front of their chests, "Mr. Brave..."

Qin Chu’s gaze swept over the two of them.

The first one he noticed was Veronica, who was practically raised by Augustus.

At the age of twenty-five, her level was already 85.

Although it was due to Augustus’s careful nurturing, she could definitely be called a genius, unlike the Saint Heir of the Earth Mother Goddess Sect, who was still stuck at level 79 despite being showered in magic potions and holy crystal stones. The talent was simply not on the same level.

This was a shrewd and competent lady, strikingly handsome, wearing men’s knight armor, highlighting her tall figure... Yes, she was dressed in men’s knight armor.

Lady’s breastplates, for Veronica, were completely superfluous and unnecessary.

Well, if Miss Louisa’s figure was a negative one hundred percent, then Knight Captain Veronica’s would be a negative ninety-eight, scarcely any difference between the two.

She also didn’t have the typical long, smooth hair of a woman but rather a practical medium-short haircut, the tips just slightly covering her ears, and no more.

If Qin Chu hadn’t known ahead of time that this was a lady, he might even think she was a slightly feminine-looking man.

As for Anpudun next to her, he was a man in his forties.

Because he had embezzled six million Mana and maintained an improper relationship with a nun, he was imprisoned in the Heresy Court by Douglas and Rose Vesper.

Although to Qin Chu, as a vice-captain of the Holy Court, six million Mana and a nun... these were hardly an issue.

Out of all the high-ranking members of the Holy Court selected for their integrity, Mr. Anpudun would assuredly rank as the top scholar.

But, incriminating evidence is incriminating; even if everyone else is doing it and to a greater extent, once someone grabs hold of your weakness, you can only accept your fate.

Qin Chu quickly recalled the information about these two in his mind, a slightly sad expression appeared on his face: "Please, there’s no need for such courtesy, have a seat."

"I heard from Asina that you two had already visited a few days ago. I’m terribly sorry; that night at the Holy Court, I was combating the Saintess Rose Vesper, who was corrupted by the Evil God, and it left my body’s magic battle aura nearly depleted. I’ve been recuperating these past days."

Qin Chu was not lying; his energy truly was depleted.

Only not from battling Rose Vesper, but rather drained by the Goddess.

Veronica and Anpudun’s gazes swept lightly over Qin Chu. They could see the paleness of his face and the weakness between his brows, knowing Qin Chu was not lying.

Veronica held a higher status among the two, but Anpudun was stronger. After exchanging glances, they finally let Anpudun speak, "Mr. Brave, that night, Veronica and I were imprisoned in the dungeons of the Heresy Court and did not know what exactly happened in the outside world. Although we heard some details after being released, the information was incomplete. Mr. Brave, since you were personally involved in the entire process, could you please tell us, what exactly happened that night?"

"Of course." Qin Chu nodded readily.

Qin Chu told them everything that had happened that night, naturally altering some minor details where necessary.

After hearing the account, both fell silent, the intense sadness clearly visible on Veronica’s face. It was evident that Veronica still held deep feelings for Augustus, who could practically be considered her adoptive father.

"If there’s anything else you wish to know, just ask. I will withhold nothing," Qin Chu said softly after sipping his tea.

The sadness in their eyes receded; they knew this was not the moment for grief. Taking a deep breath, they both looked at Qin Chu and stood up, kneeling on one knee, "Mr. Brave..."

"We earnestly request you, to take the role of the 103rd His Holiness the Pope of the Holy Court."

Qin Chu seemed startled by their actions, standing up abruptly, feigning panic, "What are you doing, both of you, please get up, get up..."

"You mustn’t speak rashly. How could I possibly take on the role of the pope of the Holy Court? I’m not even a believer of the Holy Light Goddess..."

Right, he was not a believer of the Holy Light Goddess.

But, he must meet with the Holy Light Goddess every seven days.

"Rather, I’m not even a person from the Sky Dome Continent."

This statement was also true; he was not from the Sky Dome Continent, yet now he was the hope of the entire continent.

"As the Holy Court wields the greatest influence throughout the Sky Dome Continent, the position of pope really isn’t something an Otherworldly person like myself should aspire to. I suggest that the Holy Court internally convene a meeting and collectively elect a figure of high moral standing to assume the role of pope."

"After all, you are all believers of the Holy Light Goddess. Even if there are differences between you on normal days, at this critical moment, I believe you can all unite to overcome this hardship," Qin Chu lied with his eyes open.

Anpton and Veronica were both helpless. Should they say this hero is naive, or that Mr. Brave thinks too simplistically of human nature?

The closer it came to such times, the more those people’s ambitions swelled. For power, for the Pope’s throne, those scoundrels would do anything.

"Mr. Brave, this was Lord Augustus’s dying wish, though we were imprisoned that day, we all heard Lord Augustus’s voice."

"That’s because I was the only one by Lord Augustus’s side at the time; he had no other choice," Qin Chu demurred again.

To have the entire Holy Court under one’s control was naturally a very good thing, which would greatly benefit his own actions, but he still had to maintain appearances.

"Ah, right, although Lord Augustus handed the Pope’s scepter to me before he died, I think it’s better to return it to you."

"Veronica, Vice Captain Anpton, why not choose one of you two to succeed as Pope? Whoever wants to be Pope, I can hand this scepter over now," Qin Chu said, taking out the Holy Light Scepter, which symbolized the authority of the Pope.

When the bright light from the scepter caught their eyes, the two trembled even more violently.

From initially kneeling on one knee, they fell to both knees.

Even if they had harbored such thoughts initially, now was definitely not the time to show it.

"Furthermore, Lord Augustus also passed on to me the method of using the Holy Light Scepter to directly contact the Holy Light Goddess, and I will transfer this method to the next Pope as well," Qin Chu continued, nodding.

Veronica and Anpton trembled slightly, they of course knew this, but over a thousand years, it was unheard of for any Pope to succeed.

Veronica’s eyes widened as a strange, almost unbelievable thought emerged in her mind, her voice trembling slightly, "Mr. Brave, you..."

"Could it be that you have already tried contacting the Goddess with the Holy Light Scepter?"

"What if I tried it once, so what?"

"Did you successfully contact the Holy Light Goddess?" Veronica’s voice trembled even more, she could feel saliva secreting rapidly in her mouth, her throat moving incessantly as she swallowed.

Qin Chu smiled somewhat sheepishly, "I was quite lucky, I succeeded on my first try contacting the Holy Light Goddess."

"Is it difficult?"

What do you mean, ’Is it difficult’? It’s super difficult, okay?

Listening to Qin Chu’s words, Veronica and Anpton were almost driven mad. Over the millennia, dozens of Popes had never succeeded, so how could it be that Qin Chu succeeded so easily?

Even though he was a hero, they still couldn’t help but harbor doubts, "Could Mr. Brave be tricking them?"

"Mm, right, the Holy Light Goddess also pulled out a strand of her hair and handed it to me, though I’m not sure what that means," Qin Chu seemed to suddenly remember this incident, gently shaking his wrist.

On his wrist, a strand of the Goddess’s hair naturally fell, drifting a silvery white in midair.

In that strand of hair, a holy light gently flickered, instantly enveloping the entire reception room in Holy Light; every corner’s darkness was dispelled, and even the sunlight outside lost its color at that moment. The silvery white was nearly absolute.

No one knew what the Holy Light Goddess actually looked like, nor what her hair looked like.

But, the moment Veronica and Anpton saw this strand of hair, their hearts, and even their souls began to tremble uncontrollably.

It was the highest form of majesty,

it was the most primal Holy Light,

it was a power far beyond any level of Holy Light they controlled.

They could distinctly feel their bodies basked in the gentle and warm holiness, the mere sight of this hair strand spurred an urge to prostrate.

Indeed, that’s what they did.

Their foreheads pressed tightly against the stone floor, their bodies trembled, whether out of fear or excitement, incessantly.

It was as if their souls were being sublimated at that moment, the doubts in the depths of their hearts seemed to be purified, vanish utterly, leaving only piety behind.

They even caught a glimpse of a graceful, milky white silhouette behind Mr. Brave.

For the first time, they felt that they were so close to the presence of their faith.

The shock from deep within their souls eradicated any trace of doubt.

Over a thousand years, the Holy Court, enduring dozens of Popes, had never managed to successfully contact the Holy Light Goddess; they even thought that the Goddess had abandoned the Church.

Yet this task that no one had accomplished in a millennium, Mr. Brave had completed with ease.

The supreme Holy Light Goddess had even bestowed a strand of her hair as a reward to Mr. Brave.

This was... the Heavenly Destiny Pope!

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