"You have all returned safely; it seems the Ten-Lords Commission wasn't too unlucky today."
"Lord Xueyi, it's so good to see you're alright!"
Only then did Xueyi notice Botenis standing at the very back. "Who are you?"
"Since this Miss Puppet has asked so sincerely..." Botenis's lips curled up slightly as he prepared to give a perfect self-introduction.
"This guy is a Knight Commander of the [ Church of Eternity ]," Xing bluntly exposed.
"Huh? No way... Miss Xing, I'm about to give an incredibly cool self-introduction!"
Xing looked down and saw that the Eternity Scripture on Botenis's arm armor was emitting a faint glow.
"Are you really a knight commander of the Church? Doesn't the ' Eternity Creed ' or the ' Book of Eternal Virtues ' contain any regulations regarding helping others?"
Botenis shook his head. "Miss Star, the Church believes in [ Eternity ], and secondly, it's about being serious about hospitality."
In Perrisia, the Water Star, the headquarters of the Church of Eternity, every visitor is warmly welcomed by the Church's believers.
Every restaurant will give you a discount, allowing you to enjoy delicious food for half the price, including for believers of [ Destruction ] (even a bone counts).
There will also be kind old ladies who will give you local specialty soaps, not the kind used to make weapons, but the kind you can eat.
A cute little girl passing by would affectionately call the guests "brother" or "sister" and offer them food-grade laundry detergent that could be dissolved in water and drunk.
Even if it's a girl you've never met, she'll deliberately create a non-existent identity to strike up a conversation with you; she's incredibly enthusiastic.
The Church's most famous hot springs also offer massages by highly skilled therapists, and you can even enjoy a magic show while relaxing...
Ah, all of this is based on the premise of being willing to join the [ Church of Eternity ].
Once you sign the contract, you will receive the aforementioned overwhelming enthusiasm from the believers that permeates your entire being!
At the same time, you will receive the blessing of the [ Eternity ] Aeon, and [immortality] that is difficult for ordinary people to attain...
"Ah~ That's precisely why I need to make a compelling self-introduction!" Having been influenced by the doctrines, Botenis, as the Knight Commander, was very determined that to attract customers, he had to start off well!
And a doll like the one in the Xueyi would definitely be very popular at the Church... well, it might be mistaken for an exhibit.
Those Herta Puppet are all kept in the Church museum and are displayed at fixed times each day.
The Ms. Herta herself had no objection to this; as long as the Church was happy, that was fine. As long as that milk tea-loving guy visited a few more times, it wouldn't matter if they donated a hundred more to the [ Church of Eternity ].
"It's good to be back. Did you encounter any unusual situations on the journey?"
Xing immediately changed her tune. "I'm possessed! Help me!"
"Hehe, as expected of the Judge~ So vigilant indeed."
Huohuo recounted her previous experiences in detail to Xueyi... including Cirrus's claim that she was beaten up by Milk Tea and Mask.
"I understand the situation, but now is not the time to worry about Cirrus. Fyxestroll Garden has been dragged into an illusion by a more powerful Heliobus, and the underworld messengers sent to suppress it have all disappeared without a trace."
" Huohuo, if Hanya Ya and I are still unable to subdue that monster, the burden of dealing with it will fall on your shoulders."
Huohuo has a clear self-awareness:
"Huh? I... I can't do it. I'm not as capable as you two... I can only cower on the sidelines and tremble during battle."
"Do not underestimate yourself. The Heliobus cannot seize a body possessed by another Heliobus —this is your absolute advantage as a judge."
Xing patted Huohuo's head and said, "Yes, even the weakest person has their strengths."
"I know Miss Hoshi was trying to comfort me... but these words don't make me happy at all."
Huohuo somewhat helpless, but her intentions were certainly good.
"You're so long-winded. Just listen to the part you like in the second half."
Botenis stepped forward and wrapped the illusory Cirrus around his neck like a scarf.
"Hey! What are you doing...?"
"Shh~ Children shouldn't interrupt adults." Botenis pinched Cirrus's mouth shut with one hand. "Miss Puppet, assuming I'm possessed, would that be an advantage for me when facing a more powerful Heliobus?"
Xueyi was stunned. How did he manage to grab Heliobus with his bare hands? Cirrus didn't even put up a fight?
"That's right. However, Huohuo is well-trained and has more experience in fighting against Heliobus... Therefore, the Ten-Lords Commission's luck isn't too bad that you were able to return safely at this time."
Its Tail flew to Huohuo's head, encouraging her, "Did you understand, you coward? Wake up! Among this group of Ten-Lords Commission ' soldiers, not one is stronger than you!"
"Although Heliobus is fierce, he can never shake off his desire for a mortal body. But you have been able to subdue demons and maintain your normal nature at all times, and have served the Ten Lords for thirty-eight years. You are already a qualified judge, and you should have more confidence."
"None of us judges can surpass you in this respect."
"Subduing demons... I can't seem to control the Tail either? My Tail and I are actually... friends?"
Seeing Huohuo's sincere eyes, Tail stubbornly retorted, "Pah, pah, pah! I'll never be friends with food rations!"
The Cirrus, held in Botenis's hand, had something to say.
"Hehe, Mr. Tail, tiny fragments like us no longer have the power of [ Flint Emperor ]. Even a little girl could be easily subdued, so stop being so stubborn."
Tail didn't speak, but exchanged a glance with Botenis.
" Cirrus, you have no right to speak here."
Faced with the massive hand that was about to strike from Botenis, the non-existent veins on Cirrus suddenly bulged, but since it had already possessed Xing, it was completely helpless against the red-haired youth in front of it.
"And you, you just called me a child? What a joke! How dare a mere human compare lifespan with the Heliobus Clan? Did I hear that right?"
"Oh?" Botenis became interested. "From what you're saying, you want to compete with [ Eternity ] to see who lives longer?"
"Why not... mmm!"
Before Cirrus could respond, Xing covered its mouth with both hands.
You can't say that! With Botenis, this new figure in the Church, making his debut, how could the two Emanator not have come along?
Xing speculates that, besides Botenis, at least one other high-ranking member of the Church has returned to Luofu.
It is currently known that Botenis came to rescue the people of Fyxestroll Garden from their predicament, but what about the other one...?
Ah, maybe they're tourists visiting Luofu. They even developed an attachment to this place during the Stellaron Crisis.
Achoo!
A tear welled up in Fulisina's eye. She hurriedly covered her mouth and nose, her fair cheeks instantly flushing crimson, like clouds illuminated by the setting sun.
Her long, silver hair swayed slightly with her movements, the ends shimmering with a barely perceptible light.
Ye Yan watched Fulisina drinking her milk tea. He remembered throwing a lot of milk tea into the Church a few days ago. Could it have been intercepted on the way?