Defying the Fate of Beheading

Chapter 681 359: Trust in the Wisdom of Future Generations

The procession of the royal carriage lasted all morning.This was the final step of the emperor's accession ceremony.

Louis and Beatrice rode together in an open carriage, touring the main road of Tino City.

Listening to the cheering citizens around, the two waved continuously.

Louis couldn't help but say, "This is indeed a novel experience."

Beatrice clasped his left hand tightly: "Everyone's extra excited today."

Louis smiled without saying a word.

The last time he saw such an excited scene was when he was pushed onto the guillotine.

At that time, everyone's gaze on him seemed as though they wanted to devour him.

Unexpectedly, after a change of times, he became the one surrounded by everyone.

…

[Location: Church of Glory and Justice]

A female knight stood beside Grace: "It's so lively today, aren't you going to take a look?"

Grace mumbled something, the female knight didn't hear clearly, and her ears turned red:

"Don't tease me, Lady Freya, you obviously know."

"Know what? I don't know? I just saw a little pitiful squatting at the church door, wanting to go forward but not daring to and came to check it out."

Grace snorted lightly and said: "My emotions tell me that I don't want to see them together looking perfectly matched. My rationality tells me that's his most suitable destination, and I should give my blessing."

"So, do you choose rationality or emotion?"

Grace lowered her head: "I choose to play dead."

Freya laughed heartily: "Playing dead you still have to face reality."

Grace tilted her head and looked at her: "Are the knights so mean nowadays? Always poking at people's wounds."

Freya giggled and said: "Only to you, the saintess."

Grace felt bullied, but she was never the type to harm others, naturally, she wouldn't hurt someone just because of teasing.

Thus, she sat there looking pitiful.

Suddenly, she was pulled back by someone, the female knight hugged her gently comforting:

"Don't cry, don't cry, what good is the Prince of the Empire, he's just a bit more handsome, a bit stronger, a bit younger, a bit richer, a bit more powerful."

"You're not comforting at all," Grace said gloomily, "And why are you, Miss Freya, following me?"

"No reason." Freya replied without hesitation.

"There is." Grace insisted, "You clearly have divine grace, your status in the Church of Glory and Justice is above mine, why are you following me? I am just a candidate saintess from the common folks."

"Just? That's funny! Such a 'just'." Freya laughed, "If I didn't know your personality, you'd have fooled me."

Since when could a candidate saintess be described as 'just'?

A so-called saintess doesn't necessarily need to be 'merciful as the Virgin' as stereotyped.

Strictly speaking, although they worship a god called the God of Glory and Justice, the god's creed doesn't only emphasize glory or justice alone.

There would be regret, but no remorse.

There would be striving, but no forcing.

You can bow, but have a limit.

You can compromise, but have principles.

To conform to the broader sense of justice and be willing to fight for one's own glory,

This is what most followers of the God of Glory and Justice pursue.

"Speaking with you, I feel less sad, but you still haven't answered my other question…"

Grace turned her head to look at her steadily: "Vice Commander of the Tribunal, Holy Knight Miss Freya, why are you always by my side?"

Freya blinked and said: "Everything is the will of God."

"But I believe in the God of Glory and Justice to find a spiritual sanctuary, not foolishly believing in God's commands.

Tell me, what are you really trying to do?"

Freya shook her head and said:

"Don't be like this, I'm not going to eat your man."

"Could be... I'm considering whether to fight to the death with you here." Grace looked Freya up and down, "There are too many unfriendly people to the major sins in the Church of Glory and Justice, I don't understand human hearts, I don't know if you are one of them."

"Trust me, I'm not."

"Who knows?"

Damn, didn't get through.

Freya scratched her golden hair and said:

"Gluttony became our pontiff, what are you worried about?"

"What am I worried about, Miss Freya you can't tell?" Grace said calmly, "Worried he wants to share Mr. Caesar."

"Alright, alright, I'll step back a bit, don't be so serious, I'm a little scared."

With divine grace, Vice Commander Freya raised her hands and retreated slowly.

Grace didn't expect her to be this obedient, but she still watched her quietly.

Finally, Freya said: "You still have your missions, go to Lokeshi Empire, complete your path as a saintess."

"Is this why you're here to find me?" Grace said softly.

Freya shrugged: "Sort of half of it, but I can guarantee, if you leave now, go to Lokeshi Empire to complete what you should do, then I'll leave here immediately too."

"Really?"

"Absolutely."

"Alright." Grace stood up directly and said, "Then let's go together now!"

Freya said in surprise: "Not going to look at him one more time? He's particularly handsome today!"

Grace frowned and said: "Not looking anymore, let's go now."

"Alright, alright, let's go."