Under the guide's direction, Landon entered the depths of the Silver and Tin Palace without encountering any obstacles.
--Because the two people guiding him were female elves clad in silver armor, valiant and solemn.
Pope Guard.
"It's just ahead."
Suddenly, one of the elves spoke in a clear young voice like a flowing spring. "Show Lord Iver some respect. Although he is no longer the true Pope, his status is even more exalted than before."
She was referring to the identity of the Child of Candle Holder. Landon clearly knew nothing about that.
The handsome young man with golden hair could only nod vigorously.
--Don't worry. I'll kneel as soon as I go in.
Landon thought to himself.
He clenched and unclenched his fists several times before finally steeling himself to push open the doors and walk inside.
At last, he saw his benefactor—the first Eternal Pope of human origin--
Iver Moriarty.
At that moment, Iver was drinking milk while flipping through a novel whose title was impossible to make out, seemingly quite engrossed.
This "former Pope of even more exalted status" was not wearing the robes of a priest. He had only put on a plaid shirt with diagonal stripes. He looked less like a noble cleric and more like a university student... The oppressive feeling brought by divine authority immediately became much lighter.
His platinum hair fell to his waist. Seen from the side, he looked like a tall, slender beauty. His exquisite and handsome features were breathtaking, while his smooth, fair skin even seemed to shine. Only Transcenders with Spirit Vision could vaguely see the sacred halo behind his head.
His divinity was obvious at a glance. Perhaps because of that sacred aura, Landon could even be certain--this was the most beautiful and flawless person he had