Chapter 908: Chapter 823: None of You Shall Enter
“I’ve met everyone.”
Watching Misji and the others salute him, Yule, like a kind old grandfather, showed a smile to everyone.
That amiable smile involuntarily evoked a sense of closeness.
Yet at this moment, no one knew that as Yule gazed at the gate of the Beizut Family, his heart was filled with sighs.
Recalling the past, he had a very profound impression of Shane, believing that this young man would one day make a name for himself and become a hot-sought figure.
Shane did not disappoint his expectations, rapidly rising like a meteor after gaining fame. Not only did he become a Great Noble of the Kingdom in the shortest time, but he also successfully outcompeted countless rivals to become Luoqi’s fiancé.
The Three Great Goddesses of the Divine Race seemed to think highly of this human rising star, treating him with extreme kindness, and even subtly regarding him as an equal.
Yule was once amazed by this, thinking that the Goddesses were impressed with Shane because he was the entrusted holder of Lillith the Evil God’s True Seal, and his connection with Dragon Demon Ai, along with Luoqi’s presence.
Unexpectedly, it wasn’t long before the news of Shane being the Hero spread, causing a stir among the Three clans. The goddesses worshiped by the Human Race also paid close attention to Shane. If Shane had not gone to the Demon Realm at that time, the Temple would certainly have received a divine edict, making Yule personally lead a large force of temple Divine Practitioners to welcome Shane.
Every time he thought about it, Yule couldn’t help but feel that Shane exceeded his expectations in every possible way.
Before he had completely sighed with emotion, Shane was once again entangled with that lord.
Thinking about this matter, Yule’s heart was also filled with waves.
Although he had been famous for a long time, like Joseph, it was only more than twenty years ago that he met Chafne once.
You could say that among the people present who came because of Chafne, perhaps all were completely captivated by the Enchanting Demon because they saw her more than twenty years ago?
Apart from more than twenty years ago when Chafne visited the Human Realm, to trace back to her last visit, one would have to go back several hundred years.
Among the Human Race, only the Elves have such long lifespans; the lifespan of Dwarves is only a few hundred years. Humans and Beastmen do not live that long and naturally could not have seen Chafne hundreds of years ago.
Therefore, in that visit over twenty years ago, Chafne captured the hearts of most of the rulers of the Human Realm.
This included Yule as well.
Even now, he could not forget how shaken his heart was when he first met Chafne.
Her beauty, not belonging to the mortal world, overshadowed even the goddesses of faith, as if the concept of “beauty” had been incarnated, strikingly moving the heart.
From that moment, Yule knew, he was done for.
His extremely firm and solid faith wavered after seeing Chafne.
Because he no longer admired only the high-standing goddesses but also admired that Demon Lord.
Even if the other party had never glanced at him, even if for more than twenty years, he could only see her in his dreams, this admiration had not faded.
Due to this, knowing that Chafne had been taken away by Shane, Yule arrived here almost driven by an impulse.
His arrival naturally aroused many people’s curiosity.
“It is truly beyond any of our expectations for Your Eminence to come here.” Misji implied.
“Could it be that Your Eminence…?” Joseph inquired rather ambiguously.
“No way, right?” Nobu was full of doubt.
“…”
Mordo remained silent, his eyes also filled with astonishment.
Being the Pope, Yule had been single for a long time.
Although there’s no rule prohibiting Divine Practitioners from marrying, and many have families, wives, and daughters, no Pope of the Temple has ever gone down the path of marriage.
As representatives selected from the vast sea of people to be intermediaries between the Divine and Human races, they convey divine mandates to humans and human wishes to the Divine, bearing the utmost sense of mission and honor as they become Popes.
Such a role requires them to hold the most devout faith, self-proclaimed as people dedicating their lives to the gods.
Therefore, they do not marry but dedicate their lives entirely to the position of Pope.
Throughout history, Popes usually choose unmarried individuals as their successors, not due to any rule, but because they want those in this position to wholeheartedly perform all papal duties without being burdened by worldly affairs, losing their impartial stand.
Only such Popes can earn everyone’s trust.
In such a context, Yule’s presence here was not only surprising but also quite shocking.
Of course, Yule knew what kinds of criticisms his arrival would invoke.
Thankfully, he had already prepared his words.
“Indeed, I am here because of Lady Xiafunie’s matter, but unlike everyone else, it’s not for the lady herself.” Yule smiled unchangingly, subtly hinting: “After all, why did Lady Xiafunie arrive at the meeting place before the Three Race Meeting, it’s something that the goddesses of the Divine Race are very concerned about.”
Upon these words, Misji and the others seemed to understand.
One of the pinnacles of the Demon Clan acted in advance at the meeting site of the Three clans; it’s only natural for the Divine Race, historically at odds, to be more cautious.
It’s completely understandable for them to care about Xiafunie’s purpose and actions.
If Yule came for this reason, to investigate Xiafunie’s purpose in coming to the Royal Capital, then it seems quite justifiable.
Thinking of this, Misji and the others eased their surprise and relieved some hostile feelings.
It was Nobu, the Beastman, who spoke rather bluntly.
“In that case, who should go first to visit the Beizut Family?”
The most sensitive question was raised by this Tiger-man.
Everyone fell silent, leading to a slight shift in the atmosphere.
Even those who had been quietly observing on the side could no longer remain silent.
“I have long admired Lord Beizut. Perhaps everyone could grant me the favor of going first?”
“The Hero has always been the hero of us Humans. I very much wish to meet him soon.”
“To achieve such a position in just six months, I am extremely curious.”
“I heard that the Beizut Family’s predecessor was the Hero Mithra’s villa. I am very interested in this aspect.”
One voice after another began to clamor.
Some were like Misji and Nobu, leaders of other forces, while others, like Mordo and Joseph, were Legendary figures revered by many, famous for a long time, yet they were all gathering here today.
And their purpose was naturally very simple: to reach that esteemed figure’s presence faster than anyone else.
After all, who knows? With so many people to meet, might that esteemed figure, as always, remain indifferent to everyone?
Or perhaps, who knows if the first bold one might be the one remembered by that esteemed figure?
Worse still, if that esteemed figure, in a good mood, suddenly wants to cut the crowd because there are too many people, and dismisses those who haven’t seen him, what then?
For these reasons, everyone wanted to meet Chafne first, whether due to various considerations or out of urgent longing in their hearts.
Naturally, those whose identity, status, and strength could not compare with those present also shouted loudly.
“We also want to see Lady Xiafunie!”
“Just let us have a glimpse!”
“We beg you!”
“We’ve waited for this moment for over twenty years!”
A group of outsiders including Nobles, Knights, warriors, and even ordinary civilians were hysterically shouting there.
“Silence!”
“Do not make noise!”
“Do not disturb the esteemed guests!”
Those Knights and attendants surrounding the plaza and keeping those with insufficient identity, status, and strength outside, chastised them.
Misji and the others paid no attention to those people.
They were too weak, their identity and status did not match with those present, and considering the competition, neither Misji, Joseph, nor even Yule chose to acknowledge them.
Only those at their level could meet Chafne.
If not a King of a Country from a powerful great nation, then one had to be a person comparable to such a King.
Like a Legendary warrior.
Or the leader of a strong faction from another race.
Here had already turned into a massive Demon Cave, with only the few standing at the top of the Human Race able to be present.
The rest were excluded.
Misji could not help but speak up.
“Ladies and gentlemen, why not do me a courtesy and let me visit Lord Beizut first?”
The King of Larabai had already lost his patience.
Unfortunately…
“In front of Lady Xiafunie, Misji’s Majesty’s courtesy isn’t very effective.”
Nobu rudely said so.
“My apologies, Your Majesty.”
Joseph, full of regret, bowed his head but refused to yield.
“How about letting me finish my business first, everyone?”
Even Yule became a bit out of sorts, breaking his usual principle of not competing or fighting for the first time, lied modestly for his selfish desire to see Chafne.
The last to speak was Mordo, who had never seen Chafne and was here merely as Misji’s guard.
“Since everyone wants to go in, why not think of a way, compete, and decide the order then?”
Mordo’s suggestion finally led the atmosphere to the edge of conflict.
Everyone first fell silent for a while, then their eyes burned with fighting spirit and determination.
Especially Joseph and Nobu, their momentum most overwhelming, with rising Sword Qi and fierce wildness, making everyone tremble in fear.
Until…
“None of you should think about entering.”
An icy voice resounded, suppressing everyone.