Ansu's First Day Meeting a Heavyweight

The Border City had train tracks, though its official name was 'magic train'. Three trains ran daily, directly to Naraku's Imperial Capital, 'Farol'.

It was no different from the green-skinned trains of my past life:

They were all made of the same sheet metal, but instead of coal, the fuel was mana from First-tier magic users who 'charged' them for power.

These human batteries worked in groups of ten, switching shifts every half day. Their job was simple: to channel their mana into the magic vehicles. It was a typical 'corporate slave' experience in this other world.

Count Carlo was not in a good mood today.

He had raised this kid for over a decade, finally molding him into a spoiled brat, which was the least he could do for his late wife. He never expected the kid's wings to harden so much that he'd actually insist on going to the capital to take the imperial examination.

He hadn't given Ansu a single pleasant look all day.

And he wanted to squeeze onto a magic train with commoners? To 'experience life'? Was that even proper?

If other nobles saw this, they'd think his Grand Morningstar Family couldn't afford a train.

What a rebellious son!

What did the family even mean to him!

Since this rebellious son was so determined to go against him, insisting on 'experiencing life,' he had to teach the brat a lesson. He would grant the rebellious son his wish and let him experience the life of the poor.

So, he specifically instructed Enya not to help the rebellious son with his luggage on this journey, to let him understand the weight of the family.

Therefore, when Ansu, the young man, dragged his half-man-tall old suitcase, fumbled with his ticket, and rushed onto the platform, sweating profusely—most of the passengers in the carriage were staring at Ansu.

Firstly, because he was handsome.

Secondly, because he truly looked like he was struggling, a young man about to leave his home for the capital to make a living.

Especially when they saw him dragging such a large piece of luggage, some girls began to fantasize: this poor kid must have been kicked out by his parents.

Who knew what a confusing, what a heavy future awaited him.

They were all wondering if they could take this child under their wing.

Ansu was indeed confused.

What was inside this thing that made it so heavy?

The luggage was prepared by his father. Count Carlo had also warned him not to open it privately before boarding.

He finally found a seat, placed the large box on the table, and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Miss Enya gracefully sat down opposite him. Today, she was wearing a long black Lolita-style dress with knee-high boots. Her posture was elegant, her legs slightly together, her delicate hand supporting her exquisite face as her eyes remained fixed on Ansu.

"This is the weight of the family," Miss Enya said, seemingly sensing Ansu's confusion.

"." Ansu opened it a crack, only to see a layer of golden light, and quickly closed it.

There were no clothes, toiletries, or rations.

"Why is it only gold bars?" Ansu's lips twitched slightly.

"Lord Carlo is educating you to have a pure heart, not to forget where you came from, to remember your roots, cherish what you have, and reflect on past hardships—this is the weight of the family."

Enya said calmly, "Seeing these gold bars, I hope you will remember the Gold Mine of your hometown."

Ansu truly felt a rather heavy future ahead.

At this moment, a commotion suddenly arose from the front of the carriage, accompanied by faint cheers.

Ansu could see through the window a handsome young man with long, brilliant golden hair and a tall stature stepping onto the train amidst the cheers of the crowd. He wore noble robes, carried a brilliant golden staff, and his demeanor was dignified and imposing, as if he were a favorite of the gods.

His divine title was Radiant Lion Cub.

He headed straight for the VIP section, unlike Ansu, who was thinking of 'experiencing life'.

Ansu recognized him: the son of the Grand Duke of the Borderlands, the heir of the Sun Family, Arthur Sunny.

A noble of the highest standing.

This guy's tier was completely different from an NPC like Calvin; he was a proper male supporting character in this world.

He was also going to the Imperial Capital for the imperial examination.

This one was equipped with everything: handsome and dashing, noble birth, excellent bloodline.

There was just one subtle point.

On the 'Seaside Morning Post's' list of 'Saints Most Desired for a Relationship,' this guy ranked first.

Incidentally, in the past month, Ansu's ranking had also skyrocketed due to the influence of the #Child of Curse and Maid's Taboo Love# written by someone unknown, showing signs of being a dark horse.

The train began to depart. Ansu no longer wanted to pay attention to that guy.

He leaned against the window, admiring the scenery outside.

The old tracks stretched along a narrow mountain path. As it was late autumn, the sleepers were already covered in crimson maple leaves.

Further ahead was a tunnel through the mountain. After the train emerged from the tunnel, a deep blue sea came into view. The shimmering blue sea light looked like tinfoil stuck to the train window.

The Border City grew smaller and smaller, gradually becoming a tiny speck.

No matter how heavy the future might be, Ansu had finally left the Border City and was heading towards the very center of the stage—Naraku's Imperial Capital, 'Farol'.

As the sun set and the evening clouds were dyed pink, the train finally arrived at the station.

The Imperial Capital, Farol, was a magnificent and prosperous city, about twenty times the size of a Border City. Everywhere one looked, there were ancient and historic towers, bell towers, and churches; as the train pulled into the platform, the grandest and largest church in the world could be seen.

The glazed architectural complex stretched from the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain, brilliantly reflecting the flowing, fiery fragments of light, dyeing half the night sky red.

'Church of the Seven Gods.'

Also known as the Academy of the Seven Gods.

This was also Ansu's destination.

It was less a church and more a colossal complex of Holy See architecture.

The Naraku Empire had a total of seven True Gods, and thus seven Orthodox Churches; the Radiant Holy See was merely one of the seven.

The Imperial Capital of Farol had unified these religious buildings, simultaneously enshrining the seven denominations: Radiance, Druid, Astral, Alchemy, Healing, Order, and Chastity.

To become a Saint, one first needed a recommendation, then to become a probationary Believer, followed by a unified examination at the Church of the Seven Gods.

In essence, this was the Seven-School Joint Examination from his previous life.

Those who passed the exam would become official Saints and be sent back to their respective branch churches in the countryside; the top performers would remain at the Church of the Seven Gods for further study, and upon graduation, they would start as Priests in the branch churches.

Ansu, dragging his heavy luggage, first went to the registration desk to record his information.

"Name."

"Ansu Morningstar."

"From?"

"Border City."

"Recommended denomination?"

"Radiance."

The quality of the Imperial Capital's Holy See was indeed high; no one gave him a hard time, and no one even tried to extort a bribe from Ansu.

Ansu actually wished someone would take a bribe, as the suitcase he was carrying was incredibly heavy.

For instance, accept a small sum, a few hundred Gold Coins, and then reveal the questions for tomorrow's written exam...

Why were these people so incorruptible? If they were so incorruptible, what was the point of him carrying these Gold Coins all this way?

If you don't exploit me, what's the use of me bringing money?

Roughly estimating, there were at least two thousand Gold Coins in the suitcase he was carrying.

That could buy several Magic Trains—couldn't that old geezer have exchanged the Gold Coins for cash?

At times like these, he began to miss his hometown in the borderlands:

Those lovable old scoundrels back home, their excellent habit of shameless bribery and corruption, truly made him nostalgic.

After registration, it was time to assign examination dormitories.

The Saint Trial would last for three days, and candidates would be confined there the entire time, with no unauthorized personnel allowed.

Miss Enya had to leave for now.

"Do you really not need me to dig pits and bury your opponents?" she asked, tilting her head before leaving.

Ansu felt she was too extreme.

Having just arrived in the Imperial Capital and unfamiliar with the place, Ansu planned to keep a low profile for now.

I wonder who my roommates will be.

The preparatory dormitories were three-person rooms, and Ansu had two roommates.

With anticipation for his new life, Ansu completed his registration, received his key, and went to the dormitory. As he pushed the door open, he was met by a pair of brilliant golden eyes like a lion's, and he felt his future was about to become overwhelming.

"Ansu Morningstar."

Above his head was the dazzling title: [Radiant Lion Cub].

Ansu's roommate was Arthur Sunny.

Well, this was a high-stakes match.

Arthur exuded an air of a noble young master, his brilliant golden hair as majestic as a lion's; his movements were as steady and dignified as a lion's, and his equally brilliant golden eyes shone like amber.

Arrogant and overbearing—this was precisely the ideal noble young man in Count Carlo's mind.

Trouble had found him.

"I didn't find you in the noble carriage," he said, looking down his nose with a tone full of superiority. "So you've fallen to the commoner's section."

"...What do you want?"

"Don't have money for the noble carriage? Your father doesn't have money for you anymore?" Arthur taunted.

"No. But I wish that were the case," Ansu unconsciously patted his suitcase.

"You've been quite arrogant lately."

"How have I been arrogant?" Ansu was utterly bewildered.

"I heard you've been going to the library to study every day?"

"That's right."

"I've been looking for you, kid."

Arthur, tall and towering over Ansu, stared down at him aggressively and said, "I heard Calvin got shut down by you? Hmph, studying hard every day? That's hilarious. Don't you know who's the boss of the younger generation in Border City!"

"What exactly do you want?"

Ansu's lips twitched slightly.

"I mean, you're so arrogant, are you very confident about tomorrow's exam?"

"Maybe?" Ansu replied tentatively, "What do you want?"

"I mean, since you're so arrogant and so confident."

The young lion lowered his voice and said majestically, "I'll recognize you as our boss. Can I copy your test tomorrow?"

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This was Arthur Sunny's only weakness as a Perfect Knight—his poor academic performance.

"I can give you Gold Coins," Arthur said confidently when he saw Ansu hesitate, "Consider it an offering to the boss."

It's so familiar talking to someone from home.

He starts off with his usual fine character!

No wonder he was asking earlier why Ansu wasn't taking the noble carriage. He must have been thinking that if Ansu ran out of money, it would be easier to bribe him!

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