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Chapter 863: 720: The Moonlight is Really Beautiful Tonight_2

Chapter 863: Chapter 720: The Moonlight is Really Beautiful Tonight_2

Headed by Wald XVIII, the Varo Royal Family did not intimidate or pull any underhanded moves on this occasion.

Everyone was very cooperative.

Catalina covertly glanced around and couldn’t help muttering to herself: They’re really cooperating. Did that guy actually guess correctly?

She originally thought that upon arriving at the Royal Palace,

both sides would be immediately at loggerheads, throwing cold quips and heated sarcasm, then starting a fight before even having a bite to eat.

To her surprise,

there weren’t even any subtle maneuvers.

The soft plush carpet stretched for dozens of meters, with Xu Shuo slowly walking until he came to stand before Wald XVIII, who then lifted his head to face him, maintaining a posture of greeting.

“Your Holiness.”

Wald XVIII watched him, a simple and respectful look in those azure blue eyes.

Xu Shuo scrutinized the nearby Wald XVIII, his lips underneath the Sun Crown helmet gently pursed, his expression neither joyous nor sorrowful, then he nodded to him.

The Pope of Light does not need to offer any greetings.

This is the supreme right of the Holy See of Light.

Behind Wald XVIII were dozens of royal descendants, led by Prince Simon, who currently stood distractedly to one side.

Further behind was 19th Princess Teresa in a splendid dress, standing together with Third Princess Fiona, seemingly in intimate conversation.

Xu Shuo casually swept his eyes over the entire royal family.

Afterward, the corners of his mouth lightly curled up with a faint smile.

“Are all Your Majesty’s offspring present?”

“Your Holiness, even the toddlers in swaddling clothes are here,” said Wald XVIII, looking at him.

“Is that so.”

After Xu Shuo smiled, he spoke no further. Slightly turning sideways, Wald XVIII immediately gathered his thoughts and took a half-step back to lead the way.

It was only now that the nobles, who had been maintaining a kneeling gesture, finally could straighten up their bodies and imperceptibly sighed in relief.

Wearing such thick and lavish attires and having to go through such complex formalities all the time.

Catalina felt exhausted just watching while propping up her hair.

…

In the middle of Golden Square was a huge round table.

It is usually empty,

and only during banquets would it be dressed with fitting decorations, including the glittering golden table that seemed to accentuate the divine brilliance of the Holy See of Light.

It looked exceptionally dazzling anyhow.

The round table is a clever design because there is no distinction of rank when it comes to seating around such a table.

The Imperial Royal Family had no intention of causing trouble tonight.

Thus, there could not be a dispute over the main seat between the King and the Papal, with the preceding reception etiquette diligently observed, how could there then arise discord over the seating?

Hence the result.

The King and Papal sat opposite each other at the round table, separated by the three-zhang diameter of the table, with a cluster of lush and full Golden Laurel Leaves at the center.

Golden Laurel Leaves are plants that grow on high mountains.

They are like maple leaves, hardy and robust stalked plants, but unlike the off-white maple leaves, Golden Laurel Leaves are naturally bright and opulent.

Currently, it is a symbol of the Royal Family.

…

Maids are not entitled to be seated.

And neither are the Clergy of the Holy Court.

Catalina stood to the side, still holding the youth’s silver hair since it would inevitably hang down to the floor when seated.

Even with the luxurious carpet on the floor,

it couldn’t be allowed to touch the ground.

She surreptitiously surveyed the human Royal Palace’s surroundings, but aside from the extremity of opulence, she couldn’t feel anything interesting, the place even made her feel somewhat stifled.

Because both the Imperial Royal Family and those noble families were engaged in a tedious and cumbersome formality.

The freely-born Ice and Snow Elves really couldn’t adapt to this.

Catalina never felt sore feet.

But now, having stood here for a while,

she felt her feet were starting to ache.

The moonlight tonight is so beautiful.

It’s a pity it cannot be clearly seen,

because the dazzling light of Golden Square has overshadowed the moon in the sky, leaving only this expanse of ostentatious and vulgar gold.

Catalina thought boredly, her gaze downward, focusing on the youth’s Sun Crown.

Her hands held the silver hair, her fingertips idly twirling it.

Having only been here a short while, she already wanted to leave quickly.

Why isn’t it over yet?

“Despite being thousands of miles apart between the City of Light and the Royal Capital, Your Holiness is willing to come for my son’s coronation. Upon hearing Your Holiness’s arrival at the Royal Capital, my own injuries and illnesses felt cured,” Wald XVIII said, initiating the conversation from across the table.

His voice was not loud,

but clearly conveyed.

Catalina involuntarily looked at him, but seeing the smile heaped up on his face, her brows under the veil slightly furrowed.

Then,

the youth beside her also spoke softly,

“If that’s the case, Your Majesty and the Church of Light must be predestined. Why not come to the City of Light after abdicating and bathe in the glory of the God of Light together? By then, not to mention healing your ailments, even living to a ripe old age wouldn’t be unusual.”

Catalina: Pff.

This guy really doesn’t take losses.

She kept a straight face, but internally she was fighting back laughter.

The opposite Wald XVIII was indeed taken aback for a moment, and then burst into hearty laughter, stating that the Pope was joking.

Xu Shuo lightly sipped his wine: “Whether or not it’s a joke, Your Majesty can return with me to the City of Light after the coronation ceremony. If it’s Your Majesty, our deity certainly wishes to bestow upon you a blessing.”

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