When Wu Heng appeared atop the high platform, the clamor across the entire square rose to another level.
"Mom! The deity statue came to life."
"Oh my god, he looks exactly like the newspaper records said—black hair."
"The Queen invited the hero..."
No one had expected that this year's Courage Week would invite the most renowned hero of all.
And he was also the god worshipped by the Spirit Awakening Sect.
A living god...
Nobles' Viewing Area.
The conversations and clinking glasses abruptly ceased as everyone looked toward the screen.
"He actually came..." The old man tightened his grip on his snake-headed cane.
The person beside him continued, "Brittany truly values this event. She even managed to bring Wu Heng here."
"I have to say, Brittany is the only monarch who has managed to invite a hero to participate."
"Oh, please! Why are you discussing royal affairs so much?" The beautiful noblewoman in the neighboring seat rolled her eyes at the men who talked about kingdom affairs with every breath. Her gaze remained fixed on the screen. "Haven't you noticed that our dear hero is... more captivating than the church's stained-glass windows? That little Brittany really has it good."
Compared to the reactions throughout the city, the East Drill Ground had also descended into uproar.
Brittany remained seated upon the throne, while the numerous officials had all risen to their feet, staring at the building opposite them with shocked expressions.
Their memories still lingered on the scene of Wu Heng charging into the palace and dragging the First Prince off the throne.
Moreover, after Brittany ascended the throne, she had purged a number of the First Prince's former subordinates.
And now, he had come again.
They could only hope he was here merely to attend Courage Week and