Holy Radiance City was an economically prosperous city.
It could not be said to represent the very pinnacle of the Eternal Day Empire, but it was not far behind.
Over the past few days, Li Chen's schedule had been packed.
By day, he traveled between the various cathedrals, his gilded holy robes gleaming in the sunlight. Wherever he went, believers fell to their knees.
Pilgrims from the surrounding cities crowded the squares just to catch a distant glimpse of this legendary member of the Papal Guard.
"My lord, these are Holy Fruits sent by the bishop of Jade City. They traveled through the night to deliver them." Alfred held a crystal tray piled high with rare golden berries.
Li Chen casually picked one up, and the berry turned into golden juice between his fingertips.
The watching nobles gasped in amazement. This was clearly the "Divine Grace Manifestation" recorded in the Holy Scripture!
Do not ask how Li Chen had done it. It was far too simple for him; one look, and he knew how.
When the sun sank in the west, the private Confessional in old Castro's residence came alive.
In the candlelight, Lady Ophelia was always the first to kneel before the Holy Emblem, her snow-white clerical robes hanging loosely from her shoulders. "My sins are grievous. Please grant me Holy Light, my lord of the Personal Guard, and let me receive its baptism."
Her hazy blue eyes gazed at Li Chen as though she truly were confessing some heinous crime.
Mariana, meanwhile, maintained the most proper kneeling posture, every button of her high-necked dress fastened tightly.
Yet when Li Chen gave an order, not even her eyelashes trembled. Her devotion made his heart itch.
Most remarkable of all, she could maintain a Holy Maiden's solemn expression even in