The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing-Chapter 523 - 295: The Great Battle of the Demon Man in the Early Stages of the Border_2

For Lister, he was very satisfied, as today was another day of doing good deeds without seeking recognition.

He felt like an aloof wandering poet, extolling the epics of demon men behind the scenes without leaving his own fame, drifting through the world behind the curtains like a wandering cloud. Even if he should ascend to the pinnacle of the literary world one day and become a literary master, it would be his old acquaintance Kavensis who reaped the benefits.

If Old Ka back in his hometown saw his name upon the world's stage, he would surely feel consoled and warmed at heart.

This was Lister Muen, a noble of the new century who had transcended vulgar interests.

You beast.

So it was only Arthur I dealt with, and not you?

An Su's face was covered in black lines, and he decided to buy out the newspaper office where Lister worked tomorrow, then use the authority of an editor-in-chief to force him to revise the article and add the demon man Lister!

For today, he would leave this beast be since the ennoblement ceremony was about to start.

However, it could be said that Lister had inadvertently hit the mark. At this moment, a portion of the Imperial Capital's attention was on Arthur and War God Annand; after all, the reputation of War God Annand was not inferior to that of Merlin, the Law God. Such a prominent figure, coupled with such explosive headline news, had become an instant hit.

Moreover, this involved the succession of the Sun Family and the continuation of the Sun Flame.

There were not many Grand Dukes in the entire Empire, and the succession of a Duke Family had always been watched closely by the nobility.

Luckily, Lister had incidentally drawn away some of the scrutiny on An Su, which lessened the pressure of public opinion tonight.

An Su, who was now out of the trending spotlight, was quite satisfied with the current situation, where keeping a low profile was paramount.

He donned a hood and tossed a set to the flashy Lister and Arthur, indicating that they should act discreetly tonight and that too much talk would lead to trouble.

It was best not to show their faces throughout the event.

An Su had another important purpose for this visit.

The ceremony was exceedingly grand; representatives of high authority from both the Church and the Empire gathered together, and it was highly likely that the Bishop of Chaos, long hidden from view, was among them!

He nodded at Lister and Arthur, "Let's go."

The sky had completely darkened. Walking down Saint Peter Street, bathed in moonlight that resembled frost, moving forward along the sparkling shores of Maria Lake, entering the Radiant First District, and heading toward the most splendid building at the end of their view, they pushed through the cheering crowd. The attendants at the earl's mansion slowly opened the grand entrance door carved from Glazed Gold, and the view before them suddenly opened up.

Unlike the quiet outside, the courtyard of the Ceremony Hall was teeming with people. Most of the guests were wrapped in golden shawls and adorned with their family crests, holding costly luminescent wine glasses, and grouped in twos and threes according to their status, engaging in animated conversation.

The courtyard was as large as a football field, with elite individuals from all walks of life invited to attend, alongside chief editors of top newspapers and journals who were also invited to witness the event.

An Su did not want to make a public appearance.

Leading Lister and Arthur, followed by Luo Xiaohei and Enya, they donned their hoods and, like thieves, entered the courtyard; but despite trying to stay unnoticed, they still drew the crowd's attention—Arthur's exclusive trait of Sun Flame was uncontrollable as he had just received it and could not freely extinguish it. He couldn't wear any lower body armor, and his appearance immediately drew astonished and shocked gazes as they entered.

Due to Arthur's glaring exposure, An Su was exposed by association.

"That's Sun Demon Man Arthur... I recognize his photo."

"The one from the newspapers?"

"Then the kid behind him must be…"

Seeing that they were about to be exposed, An Su commanded in a low voice, "Prepare the backup plan, Arthur, get ready to throw the Flash Egg."

Arthur responded with a confident and radiant smile, "Let me cover for you." He was a devout believer of the Holy Light, and after years of study, he knew that flash was a rare branch of the Holy Light! Ever since he inherited the power of Sun Flame, he had been thinking about the schools of use, and he now had some achievements to show for it.

"Flash Egg." he proclaimed aloud.

At that moment, he gathered the fire of the Sun Flame, increased the blazing brightness of the flames, then summoned the scorching glory of the Holy Light, all converging within the Flash Egg. In this instant, it emitted a sun-like, fervent radiance! Everyone's gaze had already been fixed on a certain spot surrounding Arthur, and at this moment, the orb suddenly shone like the Flash Egg, blinding all the guests!

"Ah—My eyes—"

"So dazzling!"

"What the devil is this thing!"

Arthur's smile grew wilder and more radiant. He felt that his understanding of the Sun Knight had deepened by another measure; no human could look directly at the sun!

With his good brothers covering for him, An Su quickly made his way through the crowded courtyard and entered the Ceremony Hall.

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"I'm off."

The layout of the Radiant Church Ceremony Hall was unlike any other; a grand hall fronted the street, surrounded by a courtyard glittering with gold and splendor. In the courtyard, food was prepared for nobles of Farol, who, twenty years ago, would spend four thousand gold to buy a spot to attend the ceremony. But ever since Merlin ascended, the price for each spot had risen to ten thousand—standing in the courtyard with heads craned upward to bask in the Goddess's radiance.

These guests, generally businessmen and the wealthy, could not enter the hall. Only the top-tier nobility could stroll into the inner chambers, calling for drinks and dishes, leisurely taking their seats to watch the ceremony.

After An Su entered the Ceremony Hall, the vast glow from the dome above cast down a silvery, splendid light, spilling over every bit of the stained window lattices and each piece of glazed tile. Amidst the piercing light, An Su squinted slightly as he surveyed the hall.

Although the ceremony was about to begin, the leaders from both the Church and the Royal Family had not yet arrived—in the end, leaders couldn't exemplify their status if they didn't arrive late. Their tardiness was both their duty and an unsurprising matter of course.

The Ceremony Hall had three levels in total, and the highest level was adorned with seven Holy Mark Badges, signifying the seats for the high officials of the Seven Great Churches.

At the appointed time, the Cardinals of the Seven Great Churches would take their places on the third floor to attend the ceremony. This was An Su's first time appearing before the bishops of all sides. He had only met with the bishops from the Radiance and Alchemical Churches and seen the cardinals from the other five Great Churches only in files, completely unfamiliar to him.

The Bishop of Chaos could very well be hiding among these dignitaries.

The second level was designated for the Royal Family, embroidered with the emblem of the Golden Kite Flower and the Holy Spear. Royal Knights completely sealed off this floor, standing vigilant and expressionless as they looked down upon the guests below. The Milton Royal Family had a total of four princes, including three princesses with the Golden Kite Princess, as well as the secondary branches of each family, close relatives of imperial descent. Every one of these esteemed individuals required their protection.

And the third level was for the Empire's great nobles or the district bishops and Purple Robed Bishops from the Church.

Count Karlo was the only earl who could watch the ceremony from inside the hall. He even specifically bought a ten-square-meter spot, indicating he wanted to place a sofa in front of the Goddess's statue to lie down and watch. This affair, too, was unsurprising and entirely expected.

"Do you know what has happened?"

As soon as Count Karlo saw An Su, clad in a hood, he revealed an exasperated expression, stood up angrily, his face grim as he urgently spoke,

"You boy, better leave quickly! Make haste!"

Having seen Count Karlo this stern, An Su had never seen his father show such anger since he was born.

Since An Su's spiritual power had greatly increased, his ability to perceive emotions also rose accordingly. The anxiety and urgency in Count Karlo's eyes were undeniable; his father was serious this time, deeply concerned... even to the point of losing his composure.

An Su was secretly taken aback. Could it be that his father had obtained some critical intelligence through special channels? Was it related to the Radiant Church?

"I just heard people outside saying..."

Count Karlo's face was grave as he immediately began to question,

"The child from the Sun Family next door is fertilized."

"This is the only matter I absolutely cannot tolerate!"

"You boy, hurry up and get yourself fertilized! I want to hold a grandchild!"