Chapter 254: Chapter 254: Saintess of the Church of Light VS Ambitious Maid (Part 20) Chapter 254: Chapter 254: Saintess of the Church of Light VS Ambitious Maid (Part 20) Heidi remained silent over the next half month.
Gu Shengyin knew she hadn’t given up, but was waiting for an opportunity.
The old Emperor of the Arcane Empire passed away, and the Crown Prince ascended to the throne.
His Majesty the Emperor of the Arcane Empire was Heatherv’s own uncle, and the Crown Prince, now the reigning Emperor, was also Heatherv’s brother.
Normally, it is the Pope who crowns the Emperor.
However, due to Heatherv’s relationship with the Imperial Family of the Arcane Empire, along with her recent reputation on the continent,
the Pope saw Heatherv and took the initiative to ask if she would be willing to crown His Majesty the Emperor of the Arcane Empire.
This was an affirmation of the Saintess’s status, and Gu Shengyin naturally agreed.
On the day of the coronation ceremony, all the nobles of the Arcane Empire came to the Imperial Palace.
After bathing and changing clothes and completing her prayers, Gu Shengyin arrived in the grand hall.
Dressed in the robe endowed with the Power of the God of Light, holding the Saintess’s Scepter in hand, she approached the Emperor,
set down the Scepter, lifted with both hands the Crown that symbolized imperial authority, and Gu Shengyin was about to speak a blessing when suddenly a female voice called out from behind.
“Wait! This woman, she is not worthy to bless His Imperial Majesty!”
All eyes, full of surprise, shifted to the source of the voice.
A Maid of the Saintess? Many recognized her by Heidi’s attire.
“How dare you! Heidi, do you realize what you’re saying?” Vivian was the first to react, scolding her harshly.
His Majesty the Emperor of the Arcane Empire also looked displeased at Heidi. How sacred was the coronation ceremony—what was this woman doing?
Heidi, faced with the questioning and condemnatory glances of the crowd, sneered in her heart: You defend her so now, but wait until you know the truth, then wait for your regret.
Stepping forward, she emerged from the crowd, her disdainful eyes fixed on Gu Shengyin: “I’m saying Heatherv Louis, this woman, is not worthy to crown the Emperor of the Empire; she’s not even fit to be the Saintess of the Holy See!”
“Insolence!” The senior officials from the Church of Light who accompanied Gu Shengyin were furious. Openly challenging the authority of the Saintess was a major taboo.
Gu Shengyin stood in the midst of the crowd, her calm demeanor as if Heidi was not speaking about her.
This composure impressed many.
Heidi watched this woman play her part and scoffed; soon, we’ll see if you can still maintain this hypocritical facade.
“Your Holiness the Saintess, do you dare swear to the God of Light that you are still a virgin?” Heidi’s gaze was fixed directly on Gu Shengyin.
As expected, Gu Shengyin had anticipated she would do this.
Heidi’s words caused an uproar among everyone present. Was the Maid implying that the Saintess had possibly… broken her vow?
Being the personal servant of the Saintess, since she spoke so, …
Many had already begun to cast doubtful glances sneakily at Gu Shengyin.
Faced with these suspicions, Gu Shengyin remained unflustered, and she even began to smile slightly: “Heidi, do you know, slandering the image of the Saintess and defaming her reputation is a grave sin?”
With those words, Heidi became even more convinced that Gu Shengyin was merely blustering.
Full of confidence, with a composed expression, she declared: “By the God of Light above, if I, Heidi, have slandered the reputation of the Saintess out of malice, then may I be despised by the Light and never be redeemed!”
Gu Shengyin: If you’re going to bring about your own downfall, I won’t stop you, girl.