Queen Sophia poked her head out, "Is there such a good thing?"
Austin rolled his eyes and retorted, "Venturing alone into an encirclement, it’s more like those religious sects are surrounded by Nature/Sun/Moonlight/Darkness/Death/Pale Knight."
Austin never doubted Wayne’s strength, not before, and certainly not now. He turned to Queen Sophia, "Minister, Vice Minister Wayne’s words are sensible. Him going alone to the Republic of Ireland is too dangerous. After all, it is the territory of the Heavenly Father’s Court, and funds should be allocated to allow him to form an investigation team."
Wayne suggested, and Austin nodded. Queen Sophia could only sign.
After reaching a non-aggression pact with Austin, she was now just a mascot, a ruthless signing machine, responsible for governing Windsor on behalf of Austin and receiving dividends from the Windsor Family shares.
In essence, Austin decided on major matters, and Sophia on minor ones. What constitutes a major or minor matter was determined by Austin.
Sophia could not refuse, the conditions were generous, much more dignified than wearing a black mini skirt in the office.
As a price for the deal, Austin allowed the prince and princess to leave Windsor and study in Paris, also affirming Windsor’s century-long friendship with Frank.
Windsor: This time it’s serious, even the protons are sent, together we brothers can take on little Prussia however we like.
Frank: No need to fight, just look at my impregnable defense.
The butler, Philark, arranged the packing of the luggage while Viley eagerly watched everyone busy about, looking towards Knight Teacher Valkyrie.
"Teacher, as followers of the Sun Goddess, it’s our duty to eradicate evil. I request leave to accompany Wayne to the Republic of Ireland, to let the Goddess’s glory illuminate that barren land," Viley said with a serious face, handing over her application form.
Is that really preaching? I’m embarrassed to reveal you!
Valkyrie immediately rejected the application; either Wayne alone or Viley alone wouldn’t be an issue, but together, they were more about preaching style than substance.
She scoffed and grabbed Viley by the collar, dragging the whimpering pigtails to the back garden.
Practice swordsmanship!
Chris was helping Wayne pack, and while at it, she packed her luggage as well.
Knowing Viley was not going, Veronica was being held at home by Slyphy for purifying Dragon Blood, and thinking that Teacher Philomena was busy with official duties, she laughed till her eyes squinted like crescent moons, knowing she and Wayne would be the only ones going.
Wayne did not stop her. While the journey was perilous, it was different now. Even without using the Godchosen Artifact or The Book of Greed, he could still crush the angel investors on his own merit, ensuring an uneventful trip.
A journey without excitement was too boring, bringing Chris would add some excitement.
Seeing Chris snickering with glee, Wayne was also smiling, forgetting to mention that he had notified Secretary Mona to join them.
Due to limited funding allocated, they were short on funds for the trip, only able to book a single suite, hoping Chris and Mona would get along well, and fairly share the communal resources.
Definitely no misuse of public property for personal benefits.
In a corner of the boundless stars, light penetrated illusion, reaching a mysterious space.
A gigantic creature laid quietly, only a tip of the iceberg visible, its size as exaggerated as a mountain range.
Figures in black robes stood at the edge of the space, the screen in front of them showing rapidly growing religious sects with endless flow of followers, already flourishing to extremes.
"No one from the Heavenly Father’s Court will trouble you as my master has made arrangements..."
The leader in black clothes looked towards the gathered magic users spared from the corruption of the void, slowly saying, "My master has helped you maintain your integrity, now is your time to prove yourselves..."
"My master has said, the gates of Hell will always be open to you."
"The premise is that you qualify to enter Hell; it’s not easy to open these gates, whether you can avoid the angels’ prying eyes is up to you."
"After success, we all have a bright future..."
"Cackle cackle cackle——"
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