Reject me, hateful woman

As for the Purple Flower Empire, which has never believed in any gods, the Theocracy, which is a gathering place for believers in gods, not only did not suppress or hold a hostile attitude towards it, but also tirelessly sent three extremely high-ranking cardinals not far away. Even after being treated coldly after traveling thousands of miles to spread their faith, at least the three archbishops themselves did not show any overly negative negative emotions.

Having power is not something worth boasting about, but having power and knowing how to restrain yourself is extremely rare.

After most people gain superhuman strength, they can only be superhuman for one day, because they will become their ancestors the next day.

The good reputation of the Theocracy also comes from this.

The country as a whole is like a noble ascetic, obviously possessing great power, but being noble and restrained.

In fact, if it were just that, it would be at most a distance from others, but there was no way, all relying on the support of peers, because the invisible threat of the Magic Clock Tower existed.

Comparing absolute indulgence with absolute restraint, the status of the Theocracy as a whole has been elevated.

Many small countries will even take the initiative to establish belief systems in gods, in exchange for the Theocratic State sending high-level clergymen to obtain a certain degree of protection.

Therefore, if you must trust someone or some force, the Theocracy is undoubtedly the last choice when you are desperate.

Lin En was not surprised that Fire Rose invited Celidia's delegation to witness the king's election.

However, just like his mother country, the powerful Purple Flower, the Fire Rose in the north has actually been reduced to the point where it has to rely on external forces to ensure that the inheritance of the throne can maintain a minimum level of fairness and smoothness.

It's really...sad.

However, when you choose people, what kind of trouble are you getting when everyone is crowding behind you?

At this time, Lin En, who has social anxiety syndrome, felt for the first time what it means to be like a thorn in the back.

The other crown princes who originally didn't pay attention to Lin En were all stunned by this scene, especially Behrens, who looked at Lin En with an almost murderous look, and the sour smell floating in the air was almost astonishing. Can't hide it.

He had condescended to someone and put aside his dignity to greet the person in person, only to get a rejected woman. At this time, she was actually squeezing behind Lin En as if fighting for her. How could he bear it?

Behrens' steel teeth were almost broken!

It must be because he deceived these idiot priests!

Just wait and see, Lynn Norton, I must, I must expose you! ! !

There is no need to mention the next five nuns whose gazes almost turned into sharp spikes.

As for Hedwig, who is in charge of the throne, she has managed the empire on behalf of her father for so many years, and she has seen quite a few outrageous scenes.

However, the aloof and holy chosen sisters would squeeze in behind a man like this, and the eyes that cast their glances at the man's back could contain love, infatuation, resentment, and anger at the same time. The complex emotions of love and doubt still made Hedwig feel a little doubtful about life.

If it weren't for the divinity and holy aura of high-level priests that could not be imitated, she would have doubted whether her father had hired the wrong person.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Hedwig could only force a smile and say:

"You guys seem to like this sir...this is my little girl! However, wouldn't it be better for the five of you to reconsider the choice of the crown prince?"

In fact, even without Hedwig opening her mouth, the nuns in the faith network were already making a big fuss:

"Bichi, Bichi, I knew you were cheating!"

"Both and each other, no one should laugh at anyone else. Don't you also want to mislead everyone and then take the opportunity to pick out Lin En?"

"Huh... what are you talking about? This Lin En has such deep thoughts. I was worried that you wouldn't be able to grasp it, so I sacrificed myself to seal this guy. You go to the other crown princes and let me grasp it!"

"Why don't you go?"

Celidia had a headache listening to the noisy voices in her head.

These sisters of hers are devout in various faiths, possess unique skills, and speak well. They are trustworthy helpers and good partners. Celidia trusts them in quarrels.

But only in terms of personality, sometimes he is too willful and out of line, which makes people a little embarrassed.

"Okay, everyone, please stop arguing and give me some face. Don't let others see the church's jokes."

Finally, Celidia said as seriously as possible.

The Faith Network was silent for a second.

Then, neat denunciations followed:

"You sound nice, Celidia, but you are not doing the same thing as us!"

"That's right, and besides, wasn't it Celidia who led the wolf into the house in the first place?"

"Lord, if you want to punish me, please let evil be born and punish these sinners of many peoples, directions, and multitudes first!"

"Playing with Lynn."

"enough!"

In the end, Celidia couldn't bear it any longer, and a loud drink interrupted the nuns' busy discussion.

She slowly clenched her fists and pursed her lips.

The discussion and condemnation by her companions only made her more certain that she was the only one who could save Linn, redeem Linn, and save him from the bad woman!

Therefore, after stopping her companions, Celidia finally gave up her revenge and said somewhat dullly:

"Even if I am asking everyone to please give me this opportunity, I will definitely let Lin give an explanation to everyone in the end."

When she said these words that were more selfish than just, Selidia was prepared to be punished by her companions. However, what was surprising was that the other nuns did not refute or say anything, but As if they had agreed long ago, they each walked behind a crown prince.

After that, teasing discussions began to ring out in the faith network:

"Since you have begged us, then I promise you."

"It's great that this has happened earlier, Celidia, you finally have some human touch."

"Hmph, yes, the bishop who only talks about his mission is bored to death. You must remember the favor you owe us this time."

"Big, everyone..."

Celidia was a little moved and a little surprised.

Why does she feel like the others have already discussed this?

They wouldn't open a small faith network behind their backs, right?

"But it's not over yet, Celidia, we have conditions."

At this time, someone said again.

"I know, I will let Lin give everyone an explanation."

Celidia said seriously.

Unexpectedly, the nun who put forward the opinion immediately retorted:

"It doesn't matter what happens to that kind of thing. We are not bishops anyway. Just the two of you can solve it."

"Our request is..."

"When you clear up the misunderstanding with Lin En, in return, you will lend him to us for one night."

"And you're not allowed to participate!"

How...how is this? !

Celidia, who was originally moved to the point of crying, really wanted to cry now, and her moved emotions disappeared instantly.

This was probably the purpose of these guys from the beginning, absolutely!

Imagining that Lin En was imprisoned in the room by his companions, singing and singing, and the music was loud, and she could only do nothing but pray outside the door like last time, Celidia was already starting to feel pain.

"Do you agree or not?"

"Promise, I promise!"

Celidia could only sign this humiliating treaty in humiliation.

At the same time, her heart became more determined.

When things have reached this point, there is no turning back.

You must believe unswervingly and save Linn!

After seeing that the distribution among the church adjudicators was finally normalized, Hedwig finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, when she saw Lin En also breathing a sigh of relief, the smile on her face stiffened unconsciously.

Good boy, you are quite disgusted with them vying for you, right?

However, we can finally proceed to the next step.

At this moment, the fifth prince Xervis, who was sitting opposite Historia, suddenly noticed something, turned to Hedwig and asked:

"Sister Hedwig, why are there only five priests here?"

After hearing Xervis's words, everyone who had originally focused on Lin En discovered that each of the five crown princes had a church priest behind them. Only Hedwig's body was still empty, but the church's The clergy seemed to have no intention of explaining this, as if it was a matter of course.

"Ah, of course there are only five,"

Hearing these words, Hedwig laughed softly and said elegantly and calmly:

"Because the only ones who want to participate in the selection of the crown prince are you. I myself will not participate in it."

"what?!"

Hearing this, everyone present was a little surprised.

The eldest princess of the empire, Her Royal Highness, Hedwig, who has contributed the most to maintaining the operation of the empire when the emperor was seriously ill, has always been the most respected eldest sister in the hearts of all the crown princes.

She actually said now that she will not participate in the king's election? !

This makes everyone not surprised.

Even Lin En didn't expect this to happen.

But Hedwig herself had a very calm attitude towards this. She always had a peaceful smile on her face and spoke softly, almost as a matter of course:

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not too disappointed. After all, everyone should know that my eldest sister will not accompany you to participate in this game. After all,"

She gently lifted up a strand of long silver hair that made her look a little sickly:

"This silver hair is proof that I am not qualified."

The atmosphere in the room fell silent, and Lin En seemed to feel something and released his own perception, just as he expected.

Everyone present has more or less characteristics of magic or holy power, except for Hedwig, who is sitting in the main seat and presiding over the overall situation.

Her body was clean and thorough from the inside out, like a piece of white paper without any color on it.

That's right.

Linn understood instantly.

The Norton family, which is rich in dragon blood, has its own bloodless Norton without any blood.

The Fire Rose royal family, which is rich in flame arcanists, will also have weak children without any arcane talent.

Lin suddenly understood why others had completely different attitudes towards Historia and Hedwig.

It has nothing to do with power or character background.

In a world with extraordinary power, the monarch may not be the strongest, but he must not be a mortal with nothing.

Hedwig, who had no magical talent and was born with mortal bones, was destined to be unable to ascend the throne.

Historia, who has endless potential, is just the opposite. As long as she grows up healthily, she will thorn in the back of all the crown princes.

The mortal Hedwig is not threatening at all.

Perhaps, this was the main reason why the emperor of Fire Rose chose to hand over the affairs of the empire to his daughter after he became seriously ill.

Let a person who is destined to be impossible to ascend to the throne, starting from a very young age, bear heavy responsibilities that she should not bear, and enjoy power that can be taken away at any time.

It's cruel.

Thinking about it this way, the empress mother, who had clearly told Lin En that he could not do it from the beginning, suddenly turned into a loving mother.

Hedwig herself didn't care much about the shock of the others. She turned to Celidia and said with a smile:

"Thank you for your help in the church. In the next meeting, someone will be responsible for entertaining you. If you don't want to stay for a long time, there will also be someone to take you back to the church. Please leave the remaining time to me and my brothers and sisters. Let us Talk about something personal?"

Celidia nodded.

This was what was promised before.

Today's meeting is just an opening. Everyone in the church is just here to show off. There is no need to stay long.

However, Celidia herself does not plan to leave as soon as possible.

After all, I still have something to explain to someone.

At the same time, Behrens, who was sitting opposite, also lit up.