Chapter 882: No More Image of the Saint Maiden! 4k
“A人造圣人? I’ve never heard of it before.”
Aurora’s face was hard to conceal her surprise, but she was quick-witted and soon had more associations.
“No wonder the saints of the Holy Church have such high turnover rates. Saints should have long lifespans…”
Dark nodded and said, “To gain power, one must pay a price. During wartime, the technology to create artificial saints can artificially produce high-level combatants in a short time, which is crucial. However, during peacetime, this technology would be considered against natural order. It is usually temporarily sealed. But considering the foreseeable future, even if the Holy Church has secretly restarted this technology, it wouldn’t be inappropriate.”
Aurora said, “What about the Holy Son and Holy Maiden of the Holy Church? Could they also…?”
“Saint Son and Holy Maiden…” Dark’s heart stirred as he said, “Could the lack of qualification for ‘sainthood’ transformation be one of the selection criteria for saints and maidens?”
Aurora pondered, “If that were the case, it would explain why no new saints and holy sons have appeared in the Holy Church over the past decade. Perhaps the appearance of Evan Pearson and Audrey Jeane is a sign of the restart of the technology to create artificial saints.”
Dark nodded, “It’s quite possible. But I feel there’s more to it. I need to think about it further.”
Aurora said, “We’ll set aside Evan Pearson’s extraordinary qualities for now. Regarding Audrey Jeane’s situation, we can first rule out an option by investigating whether the battlefield maiden, Jeane, still exists.”
Dark said, “That’s what I thought too. I will investigate tomorrow.”
Aurora said, “Let’s talk about it tomorrow then, let’s have some soup.”
Dark smiled, “Have some soup.”
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After finishing their meal, Dark sent Aurora out of the dormitory.
Then he sat down to think for a long time, almost forgetting to absorb today’s ‘Capital Sin’.
Of course, he still chose to extract ‘Bliss’.
After all, that thing had gone up again!
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The next morning.
After reading the newspaper, Dark left the dormitory to find Professor Shylph.
Today’s ‘Sage Daily’ used a large section to report on the finals of the Golden Cup at Saint Maryann Academy, along with introductions and analyses of the sixteen contestants — naturally, the focus was on the eight winners.
For any Magus, this was a shortcut to fame.
And once famous, after graduation, regardless of the job they pursued, things would become smoother.
In fact, most outstanding graduates from Saint Maryann Academy generally sit at home waiting for gold to fall from the sky, and they even pick and choose the quality of the gold bricks.
Dark quickly arrived at Professor Shylph’s office and knocked on the door.
Professor Shylph seemed to have just arrived, watering some potted plants in the office.
“Good morning, Professor Shylph.”
Dark closed the door and greeted her.
“Good morning, Dark.”
Professor Shylph turned around and said, “Is there something you need today? I need to prepare for the house division ceremony tonight.”
In fact, the notice for this house division ceremony had already been communicated to all students through the selection cards.
However, this house division ceremony was not mandatory. In case of special circumstances like dungeon tasks, attendance was not required.
Dark walked into the room and said, “Has Principal Altair returned yet?”
Professor Shylph replied, “She said she would be back before the house division ceremony starts. She needs to personally host the welcome meeting for exchange students.”
Dark said, “Then after the banquet?”
Professor Shylph replied, “After the banquet, there will be a meeting of the ‘Mana Serpent’. I will notify everyone individually after the banquet.”
Dark nodded, “Understood.”
Professor Shylph asked, “Did you discover anything from the exchange students?”
Dark replied, “That’s why I came.”
Professor Shylph perked up and said, “Looks like you have a new discovery. Wait a moment.”
As she spoke, she waved her hand, and countless runes climbed the walls, instantly forming a new barrier.
Dark was surprised, “What is this?”
Professor Shylph replied, “Metia’s work.”
Dark said, “Can you do the same for my office?”
Professor Shylph replied, “You’ll have to ask her yourself.”
Dark pursed his lips and sat on the sofa, then said, “Before I explain, I want to know some things.”
Professor Shylph said, “Go ahead.”
Dark asked, “Where is the previous ‘Battlefield Maiden’, Jeane?”
Professor Shylph replied, “Jeane? I saw her at the cathedral last year. What’s up?”
Dark frowned slightly and asked, “How is she doing?”
Professor Shylph replied, “She’s doing well. She looks great. And she isn’t the previous Jeane; she’s the current Jeane. Although Audrey Jeane inherited the surname Jeane, she wasn’t titled ‘Jeane’. If these two generations are to hand over, there would be a public ceremony.”
“Is that so? That sounds troublesome.” Dark took a breath and said, “Can you confirm that the ‘Battlefield Maiden Jeane’ is still alive?”
Professor Shylph frowned, “Why do you ask? Is she in danger?”
“No,” Dark said, “With the help of Senior Pandora, I discovered that there’s a second soul hidden within Audrey.”
“A second soul? Like Wit?” Professor Shylph’s expression became serious quickly.
Dark said, “Not entirely clear, but unlike Wit, Audrey seems to be aware of the second soul within her.”
Professor Shylph began to think, “So that’s why you’re asking about Jeane’s status. You suspect that she not only inherited the surname Jeane but also the soul of Jeane?”
Dark nodded, “Exactly.”
Professor Shylph pondered, “If that’s the case, I haven’t paid much attention to Jeane’s news in a while. After the war, she has been in seclusion. Wait a moment.”
She raised her hand, and a gentle breeze gathered into a small green elemental in her palm.
She blew on the elemental, turning it back into a breeze that vanished.
“About half an hour, we’ll get the message,” Professor Shylph said. “Tell me, do you have any other suspicions?”
Dark frowned slightly, “You said Jeane was in good condition. Wasn’t she showing signs of aging?”
Professor Shylph was puzzled, “Aging? She’s still young.”
Dark was confused, “Isn’t she a saint?”
Professor Shylph’s eyes twinkled, understanding what Dark meant. She shook her head, “Jeane’s power is unrelated to being a saint. It has its own unique heritage.”
Dark frowned deeply, “Really? Then my previous speculation might be completely wrong. Let me think about it.”
Professor Shylph smiled and didn’t say more.
Dark carefully thought it over.
Since the premise of Jeane dying naturally was overturned, the probability of the second soul inside Audrey being Jeane dropped drastically.
But if it wasn’t Jeane, who could it be?
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Unable to figure it out, Dark decided to put it aside for now and discuss the anomalies found in Saint Son Evan Pearson.
After listening, Professor Shylph clearly showed surprise, “Multiple energy types mixed? What are Norris and his group thinking?”
Dark asked, “Does the Holy Church have no requirements for the nature of the Holy Son’s powers?”
Professor Shylph replied, “Of course there are requirements. Only those with the purest light attribute mana have the qualifications to become a Holy Son or Holy Maiden. However, this generation’s Holy Son carries the blood of a hero, so having dual powers is not strange. But if Evan Pearson indeed has multiple mixed powers as you said, then it does require confirmation.”
Dark speculated, “Could one of his purposes for coming to our academy as an exchange student be the same as Wit’s, to seek a cure? His three energies don’t seem to match, perhaps they need to be fused.”
Professor Shylph glanced at him and said, “But our academy doesn’t have something like the ‘Holy Soul Spring.'”
Dark smiled, “But we have secret passages, don’t we?”
Professor Shylph replied, “That’s one possibility. But if that’s all, there’s no need to stop them.”
Dark chuckled, “We can’t let them off too easily. Otherwise, it won’t serve as a training ground. After all, we need the exchange students to learn something.”
Professor Shylph replied, “That’s your responsibility.”
As she spoke, she suddenly looked up and saw a small elemental form from a gentle breeze condensing in front of her, then flying to her ear and whispering softly.
After a moment, Professor Shylph said, “Confirmed. Battlefield Maiden Jeane is not dead. And there’s a new piece of information.”
Dark asked, “What information?”
Professor Shylph said, “Evan Pearson, the Holy Son, studied swordsmanship under Jeane for a period. They were teacher-student.”
It was natural for a hero to use a sword.
Since Evan Pearson wanted to become the contemporary hero, learning swordsmanship was necessary.
In fact, Wit Gold had also started learning swordsmanship.
But his swordsmanship was taught by Ophelia Brad, which wasn’t particularly outstanding.
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“In short, now confirming that the second soul inside Audrey is not Jeane, but it seems even more interesting. Who is it?” Dark clasped his hands together and said.
Professor Shylph casually asked, “Is there a way to investigate clearly?”
Dark leaned back on the sofa and said, “Let Professor Kazel take a look.”
Professor Shylph frowned slightly, “Only that way. I hope Professor Kazel can see through it.”
Dark nodded, “If he can’t, then it might really be troublesome.”
Professor Shylph said, “Not necessarily, it just means everyone is preparing for the future.”
“Indeed.” Dark said, “By the way, where is Archbishop Caleb Norris?”
Professor Shylph smiled, “Professor Harvey visited him last night.”
Dark’s gaze was strange, “They didn’t fight, did they?”
Professor Shylph smiled, “I don’t think so. There was no sense of vibration. But it seems they set up soundproof barriers.”
Dark spread his hands, “Looks like they argued. I wonder what Bishop Norris looks like when he argues with someone?”
Professor Shylph said, “What else? Regardless of who it is, they argue the same way.”
Dark said regretfully, “I wish I could see it.”
“What’s there to see?” Professor Shylph shook her head and said, “Anything else you want to ask?”
Dark said, “Yes. Where is Professor Lily?”
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Half an hour later, Dark found the elusive Professor Lily at the bottom of the lake and borrowed two imps and a monitoring board from her.
…
He successfully shook off Lily and brought the health equipment to the library.
Today was Pandora’s morning shift.
After entering the counter, Dark relayed the information he learned from Professor Shylph.
Pandora pondered for a while and said, “A split soul, the main issue is who dominates. By the way, Audrey is already inside.”
Dark peeked inside, “Inside?”
Pandora shook her head, “In the reading room. Your classmate is also there.”
Dark was puzzled, “Who?”
Pandora said, “From the Knight Academy.”
“The Knight Academy’s…” Dark furrowed his brow, “Emma?”
Pandora said, “Yes, Emma. How familiar!”
“Haha.” Dark laughed dryly and stood up, “I’ll go check.”
He quietly walked to the entrance of the reading room and immediately found Audrey Jeane and Emma Maltis—after all, they were very noticeable!
There weren’t many people in the reading room, but it seemed everyone’s eyes were on a corner.
Audrey Jeane and Emma Maltis somehow ended up together again.
And these two were arguing!
Only, they had obviously set up some kind of soundproof barrier around them, so their argument didn’t carry outside.
But if someone knew lip-reading, they could probably pick up some hints.
Dark leaned against the door, watching the two red-faced and neck-swollen figures, and the helpless-looking Jesse Louise, thinking, “Indeed, no matter who it is, they argue the same way. Hey, if they keep arguing, the image of the Holy Maiden will be shattered!”
Of course, for him, if the Holy Maiden’s image shattered, so be it.
So he released an imp and prepared to leave.
But as he turned around, he saw Senior Pandora staring at him with a half-smile.
“Indeed! We can’t let them argue like this in the library! It’s fine if the image of the Holy Maiden is damaged, but we can’t let the library’s environment be affected!”
Dark turned decisively, full of righteousness.
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