From Prisoner to Si Chen..

Chapter 534 Gathering
"Dean Batalia, you're looking for me?"

In a church of Our Lady, Aurora, dressed in a nun's uniform, slowly walked to the chapel and knelt down to greet an old nun.

The old nun turned around upon hearing the voice, looked at the pretty woman, smiled kindly, and said:

"Aurora, you are now a long-time person, you are quite powerful, and you have experience in leading a team... The church originally considered promoting you to be a district bishop, but because you are still too young and your qualifications are not enough, we will put it on hold for now."

"It just so happens that there is an opportunity to accumulate experience here. I wonder if you are interested?"

"Huh?" Aurora was very surprised, and quickly asked, "Dean, what's the matter?"

"The chairman of the empire personally called the pope and asked you to join the committee for a six-month internship. The top brass were very surprised, but they also wanted to ask your opinion."

Dean Batalia explained patiently.

As she spoke, she added in a low voice:
"Aurora, this is a rare opportunity, you should seize it... The new chairman of the empire, Mr. 'Red Sage' Gillan Iros, is the strongest person in the world today. If you can be valued by him, your future will be limitless."

"After this internship, your experience of serving under the chairman is also an amazing qualification. The church will also look at you with new eyes in the future."

"Um?!"

Aurora looked surprised.

Mr. Gillan Iros named her to join the mysterious investigation committee?

Why didn’t the other party tell me in advance in the dream?

Although she was puzzled, she still nodded in agreement:
"Dean Batalia, I will follow the church's arrangements and am willing to go to the capital to join the investigation committee for internship."

"Very good." The dean was very satisfied and said with a smile: "In that case, Aurora, you should get ready and set off tomorrow."

"Yes, Dean."

Aurora bowed and left immediately.

After she left, the dean stood alone in the chapel, looking thoughtful.

In fact, the church's top brass had speculated on the identity of the "Red Sage" more than once.

When the devil's wave occurred in the city of Cockburn before, the angel "Father Scorched" conveyed the will of the Virgin Mary to the Pope in his dream, ordering the church to send people to assist Gillan Ilos.

Therefore, the church's top brass once believed that the "Red Sage" was most likely a member of the Virgin Mary's family.

This time, Mr. Gillan's nomination for Aurora to intern at the committee seemed to have a hidden meaning... The bishops speculated that it was probably because Aurora led the support team last time that she showed up in front of Gillan and was appreciated, so he planned to train her further.

Of course there is another possibility.

That is Chairman Gillan Iros, who may have taken a fancy to Aurora Lowry.

"If that's really the case..."

Dean Batalia murmured, looking embarrassed.

As a nun in the church, Aurora needs to serve the Virgin Mary for life and is not allowed to marry.

But if the target is the "Red Sage", this rule can be changed...

Thinking of this, Batalia quickly turned around and faced the statue of the Virgin Mary to confess and pray.

But she didn't notice that the smile on the face of the Virgin Mary statue gradually faded.

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the next day.

Aurora took off her scarlet nun's robe and the church ornaments on her body, and put on a beautiful youthful dress, a white wreath straw hat, and boarded the train with her suitcase.

In the afternoon.

She arrived safely in the capital, Muse City, and then took a horse-drawn carriage at the exit of the train station and headed straight to the Triumph Building in the central area.

After arriving at the destination, Aurora showed her clergy certificate at the entrance of the building and stated that she was invited by the chairman to report for an internship.

The security guards guarding the building saw this and did not stop her. Instead, they bowed respectfully and let her in.

This was not Aurora's first time here, so she had some impression of the environment. She went straight to the 70th floor of the building and came to the committee hall.

As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw four familiar figures.

"Mr. Guillen! And Mr. Weiner, Mr. Franco, and Miss Alevia!"

Aurora looked delighted and quickly greeted him.

The four people who were originally sitting in the seats in the hall chatting and waiting, all stood up.

Alevia was the first to come forward and gave Aurora a big hug.

"Long time no see, Aurora, you've become more beautiful."

Bai Ou teased with a smile.

Aurora was a little shy and said awkwardly:
"Thank you for the compliment. Miss Alevia has become more mature and charming."

"What about me?" Weiner laughed and walked over with a few men, saying jokingly, "Ms. Aurora, don't be partial. Praise me too."

However, Weiner's hair has not grown out yet, and although it is not as shiny as before, there is only a thin layer of fuzz on his head.

Aurora looked at him and was stunned for a moment.

"Mr. Weiner... well, stronger than before, looks very energetic."

"Ah?" Weiner pretended to be disappointed. "Isn't he more handsome than before?"

"Wait until your hair grows out."

Franco on the side laughed and teased.

Everyone couldn't help but laugh.

At this time, Aurora noticed that, except for Mr. Gillan, the other three friends were all wearing tailor-made gray and black uniforms with extremely high-standard identity marks and badges on their shoulders and chests.

She was immediately surprised:

"Has everyone joined the mysterious investigation committee?"

"That's right." Alevia smiled. "We are now both the heads of the special operations team of the committee. It was Gillan who pushed for this to allow us to gather together again in reality."

"No wonder..." Aurora suddenly realized and immediately showed a look of surprise. "This is really great! We can finally be together again!"

She turned her head and looked at the purple-eyed young man with short blond-red hair, dressed in a suit and striped windbreaker, and said:

"Thank you, Mr. Gillan."

"Don't thank me," Gillan said with a smile. "It's just the right time."

"We were still very weak before and had to rely on our own strength to grow, but now it's different... Everyone has some good skills, I think it's time for the team to get together again."

Everyone looked at each other with smiles on their faces.

They have actually been waiting for this day for a long time.

"For a long time to come, everyone should work in the committee... There are many opportunities here, and it will also allow you to obtain stable resources for cultivation, so that you can climb to a higher level as soon as possible."

Gillan said as he looked at them.

"At the same time, with your help, my work will be easier."

"Yes!" Aurora nodded heavily.

But she suddenly remembered something and said hesitantly:
"However, Mr. Gillan, I am only joining the committee as an intern, and I may have to return to the Church of Our Lady in half a year."

"It's okay. This is just a name to transfer you here."

Gillan winked at her.

"As for whether or not to let you go back, the Holy Mother Church has no say."

"Ah?" Aurora was stunned.

She secretly thought that Mr. Gillan was cunning, but she was happy in her heart.

Gillan added:
"Of course, it all depends on your mood, Aurora. If you want to go back to the church someday, you can go back anytime. If you want to come to the committee, I can just tell your pope."

"Is this... so casual?"

Aurora was very surprised. Alevia chuckled twice and said jokingly:

"Our Chairman Gillan is now the most powerful person in the Bremen Empire. The Church of Our Lady has to act according to his wishes. There is nothing to be surprised about, Aurora."

"Mr. Gillan, you are getting better and better."

Aurora couldn't help but show admiration on her face and praised sincerely.

In her opinion, the top leaders of the Church of Our Lady, including the bishops and the Pope, are all big figures on the mysterious side, but she did not expect that they would have to be cautious when facing Mr. Gillan.

Aurora, who already admired Gillan, couldn't help but feel happy and her expression was beyond words.

"It's almost dinner time now, why don't we go out for dinner together? It's my treat."

Jilan turned his head and looked at the clock on the wall of the hall. It was already past four in the afternoon and the sky outside was already dark, so he couldn't help but make a suggestion.

Of course Alevia, Aurora and others would not refuse and nodded in agreement.

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With Aurora's joining, the members of the "Hand of Dawn" settled down in the mysterious investigation committee and became the official law enforcers of the Bremen Empire.

The reason why Jilan did this was actually very simple, that is, to use his power to provide them with a platform for promotion, so that they can display their talents and obtain resources.

After all, although he himself has reached the pinnacle of the world, Alevia and the others are still only at the 4th level.

The resources needed for practice will only increase.

It would be much easier if we had the empire behind us.

In this way, Werner, Franco, Alevia and Aurora all became leaders of special operations teams, each leading an elite team.

They do not participate in the work of "gravediggers", but only take orders from Chairman Yu Jilan and are responsible for assisting in some high-risk mysterious events.

That night.

Guillen rests in the apartment at 9 Morales Street.

He lay on the bed in the master bedroom on the second floor and closed his eyes and fell asleep.

After entering his own spiritual kingdom, Lordran, Gilan directly took out the "Letter Comb", activated it, and was immediately pulled into the Black Castle.

When visiting the Black Castle again, Gillan carried two paper bags containing some snacks he had prepared in advance.

The quiet girl with long black hair was still sitting in the wheelchair, waiting quietly on the platform at the top of the stairs.

After seeing Gilan, Miss Tolina smiled and called out in a crisp voice:

"Mr. Gillan, welcome."

"I brought you some earthly snacks again."

Gilan strode forward and raised his hand to signal.

Seeing this, Tolina's beautiful eyes moved and a smile appeared on her lips.

"Thank you, sir."

"You're welcome."

Jilan handed the paper bag to the girl, then pushed the wheelchair deeper into the garden.

Tolina felt the young man's breath behind her, her face flushed.

After Gillan sat down at the stone table, Tolina skillfully began to make tea.

The two of them started chatting with each other over snacks.

"Sir, I heard Butler Jorah talk about you...well, some things that happened in the mortal world."

Tolina poured a cup of floral tea for Gillan and smiled faintly.

"Qora went to the Land of Gods and heard that the story of you defeating five apostles, one on five, has spread all over there... Even Blind General Bi-I was injured in the fight with you."

"Hmm?" Jilan raised his eyebrows. "Has it spread all over the land of gods?"

"Yeah." Tolina nodded, with admiration hidden in her black eyes. "Sir, you are getting more and more powerful. I'm afraid there is no one in the world who can rival you."

"It's just a trick."

Gillan shook his head.

"If we fight head-on, I can't beat Si Chen by much."

"That's amazing too." Torina took a bite of the chocolate ball, her black eyes flashing with joy, as if she liked it. Then she said, "Throughout the ages, no one has been able to do it like you..."

"This is all thanks to Miss Torina."

Seeing that the girl liked chocolate, Gilan personally peeled off the gold foil of a chocolate ball and handed it to Tolina.

When the girl saw this, she was startled at first, then she blushed, leaned forward, opened her mouth and bit off the chocolate.

The two of them have a great understanding of each other.

"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to advance to level 6. You paid a heavy price for this, and your injuries became even more serious."

Jilan looked at the girl and said in a deep voice.

Torina shook her head.

"It's okay, sir. I've gotten used to the pain over the years."

As she spoke, she quietly raised her eyelids and whispered:

"It's just... after meeting you, I'm even more afraid of the dark and the cold."

Hearing this, Jilan paused while peeling the chocolate ball.

The girl's words were tantamount to an indirect confession of love.

Jilan put down the snacks, stood up silently, walked to the girl, and picked her up by the waist amid her screams.

Then, he sat back on the stone bench.

Tolina buried her head in his arms, her originally sickly pale face now red and hot.

"Thank you sir, I'm much warmer now."

"Want some more chocolate?"

"Ok!"

The girl snorted through her nose.

Jilan put one arm around the girl's waist and peeled the chocolate ball with the other hand, then fed it to her mouth.

"When does sir plan to ascend?"

After a while, Torina looked up and asked.

"If you need, you can go through the 'Virgin Gate' in August. I will instruct Butler Jorah to let you pass smoothly... Of course, I can also crown you in person in the future, but you will become my apostle. Will you mind?"

"Not that I mind, Torina."

Gillan smiled and put a chocolate ball into the girl's mouth. After Torina bit it, her little face puffed up like a cute hamster.

"It's just that I'm not in a hurry to ascend at the moment... and I will most likely choose the February path in the future."

"But the Three Arts Divisions have a mortal feud with the 'Director'. They will not let you pass through the 'Black and White Gate' easily."

"Don't worry, I have a solution."

Gillan consoled.

Tolina then nodded and hummed with a smile.

"I believe sir."

After saying that, she stood up, put her arms around Jilan's neck, raised her chin, and took the initiative to peck Jilan on the lips.

Contrary to her usual practice, she spoke in a clear voice:
"Sir, isn't it sweet?"

(End of this chapter)