Paragon of Death

285 Chapter 284: Rose Garret

..... Allen family residence.....

“He what?” Robert Allen sat up with a pale look on his face alongside other members of the Allen family.

The issue of a new Knight of light is no small news and the entire province has heard of it. It is said a knight of light, becomes a captain after training and what is more terrifying is that this was the only role one could play and he was considered as important as any other noble in the realm. If a commoner becomes a knight of light, his family will forever be covered for life by the emperor.

It was the most prestigious rank only inferior to that of the Emperor and regional heads.

But it is too risky, no one could understand why Cecile would take the risk. If he had told them this was his intention from the start they wouldn’t even let him join.

It was just too risky.

“I hope you know what you are doing… champ,” Robert said with a deep frown.

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Even outside the Allen residence, the news spread like wildfire, and the southern province was bubbling with activity as the Allen family became the center of attraction. Not only was someone bold enough to request such a test but the person was part of a prestigious family.

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Why wouldn’t they be excited?

Everyone had silently agreed to attend the event! They wished to see if this youth will succeed or fail. Either one it is will definitely be interesting to see.

......... Southern Province, Holy church branch........

Within a room filled with strange glowing formations, Cecile sat in a cross-legged position with numerous priests dancing around him while chanting some strange words. The louder they sang the brighter the formation became.

As they continued chanting Cecile kept feeling his vision fade and return. It was like something was pulling out his soul from his body.

It seemed like they planned to look into the deepest part of his soul.

“I apologize for the inconvenience but we cannot allow someone polluted by the power of evil to join our ranks so this is something you can consider a routine check” an eerie voice rang across the room and Cecile frowned at this.

“Chill… I am a being far above their level of perception. Unless the Beyond or the old gods and cosmic spirits stand before you and peer into your eyes, they will never be able to notice me, talk less of a mere priest” Damon sneered cruelly as he entertained the thought of using the accumulated power he has gotten so far to deal with everyone here.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t sure how much power these men had access to. He was sure the Beyond wouldn’t leave them defenseless.

“Focus on no particular thought. Don’t try to fight it… prepare your mind… we are about to take a massive step forward in our plan” Damon’s voice rang in his ears.

After that, the green light in Cecile’s eyes faded as the process carried on for a few more hours.

...... The next day ........

The holy church was filled with worshipers and nobles as everyone appeared in the massive arena where everyone gathered and waited for the new aspiring knight to appear.

Amongst those in the high seat places were the nobles, the southern province bishop, the archbishop, and finally the cardinal.

Their images were hidden from the public eye and only the Regional head, Chancellery, and Secretariat had the right to see who he really is.

“You said you have a special reason to pay attention to this person my lady?” A bald-headed man in spectacles asked.

He had a strange pendant necklace and was dressed in completely white robes designed with images of the sun moon and stars.

This was the attire reserved for only the Cardinals who are only second to the pope.

“Adras claimed he saw something terrifying within this kid. There was an incident with this kid and he took a blow from my son and popped his broken wrist back in place like it was nothing. This is not something a child should be capable of. By the time I heard of this matter, he had already withdrawn from the academy and the killings in the residential area began. I’m suspecting there is something within this kid but there is nothing that comes to mind. The new gods are all dead, they couldn’t have survived” A red-haired lady said with a deep frown.

If Damon was here he would be stunned to see the goddess of spear seated amongst mortals.

“You must be mistaken, my lady. This kid has been checked by my men and he is free from any form of spiritual influence. We checked and realized he already had a unique physique for a human. Taking a hit from Adras is not something uncommon. By the way, your son is yet to fully utilize his strength” The cardinal strangely came to Cecile’s defense but Rose didn’t seem to care.

“Hmph! I would prefer to see this for myself!” Rose snorted disdainfully and just at that moment, the mighty doors of the arena swung open and a lone figure walked forward.

He was dressed in plain white robes and his hair seems messy. Cecile looked slightly pale but his steps were firm and his head held high.

Rose gazed at this kid from the distance but it felt like Cecile didn’t seem to notice.

She frowned and peered deeper but there was nothing off about this kid and that’s the problem. He seems too normal for someone blessed with such unique physical traits.

“I will deliver the blessing myself, Cardinal Newman” Rose suddenly said stunning the cardinal.

The one that has always delivered the blessing has been the bishops and not even him a cardinal is allowed to appear publicly to do such.

“The pope won’t be pleased with your decision” Cardinal Newman pleaded with Rose.

“Forget it. The pope and the emperor will understand that this matter is an urgent one and should not be taken lightly. We need to be sure what he is before letting him join our ranks or we may actually end up paying a heavy price” Rose said