Mythology Rebooted-Chapter 451 - 204: How Outrageous, He’s Still a Child!

Flora failed to obtain the coveted recommendation spot and left the office with a smile.

Hefei frowned as she watched the other party depart, just because she had no intention to haggle didn’t mean she couldn’t. Flora left in such a straightforward manner, there must be an issue.

The Naturalism Church has seven regions in the God-chosen Continent, and each Regional High Priest has two recommendation spots, in addition, the Church Headquarters has another four spots, totaling eighteen candidates.

If Flora couldn’t get a spot from her, it would be even less likely elsewhere. Despite Flora being the former Holy Maiden, with good looks and charm, and a large fan base...

Star-chasing was for the commoners; the higher-ups didn’t buy such charm.

When Flora was still the Holy Maiden, every Regional High Priest treated her with utmost respect. Once she stepped down, she was merely a retired official on pension, her rank no more than a Priest and with less power than a Regional High Priest, giving her face yielded no benefits.

After analyzing the situation, Hefei concluded that Flora’s only chance was to get the recommendation from the headquarters.

But the headquarters were in disarray, with both the Pope and the Great Prophet wanting to control the next Holy Maiden, and the Divine Oracle High Priests were equally restless. Who would give their precious spot to Flora?

Hefei pondered and it seemed like none would, but then again, it seemed possible.

Flora had served nearly twenty years as the Holy Maiden, except for the first few years in Paris, she had been working at the headquarters, a full attendance of fifteen years. She must have established quite a network over such a long time.

A power-hungry former Holy Maiden, in her bid to return to the pinnacle of her career, would not hesitate to demote herself to work under her former subordinates...

The more Hefei thought about it, the odder it seemed; Flora must have obtained support from the headquarters.

"That’s not right either. The competition for the headquarters’ spots is too fierce, and they’ve always been exclusive. She lost once twenty years ago; she would certainly want to win back now unless she has absolute confidence and has found a transcendentally positioned partner."

Hefei, lost in thought, stared at the recommendation form on her desk and then shook her head after a while. Rather than believing in a headquarters’ nomination, she was more convinced that Flora wouldn’t give up easily; that woman was likely to make some moves soon.

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Lando Manor, study.

Veronica and Wayne sat upright and proper as Hefei placed two recommendation forms in front of them, "The Naturalism Church is about to select a Holy Maiden. Are either of you interested?"

Veronica tilted her head curiously towards Wayne, "Mother, can he also become the Holy Maiden?"

"Well, truth be told, I’m actually a girl."

"..."

Veronica rolled her eyes in disgust.

"Wayne, stop messing around."

Hefei chuckled and said, "Due to the identity of the Goddess, it has been tradition for the Naturalism Church to select a Holy Maiden. However, it’s not explicitly stated that we can only select a Holy Maiden. If a young male Mage is excellent enough, he can become the Saint Heir who listens to the Divine Decree."

Then Hefei explained the duties of the Holy Maiden/Heir, conveying Divine Decrees, maintaining the image of the Goddess on earth, acting as the embodiment of the Goddess, etc., assuming multiple roles, mainly responsible for publicity work.

Wayne nodded, understanding that they are akin to artists who need to go into action when necessary.

"Also, as the Naturalism Disciples closest to the Goddess on earth, both the Holy Maiden and the Saint Heir have the chance to hear the voice of the Goddess, which is a once-in-a-lifetime blessing for any Mage."

Hefei looked at her daughter and student, hoping to see anticipation on their faces.

The effect was moderate.

Veronica, tilting her head, her gaze sideling over to Wayne, while Wayne wore a look of compliance, showing no intense desire to be the Saint Heir.

Hefei rubbed her temples—the best two cards in her hand were somewhat lacking in ambition.

It’s not that they lacked ambition; both were extremely keen on Faith Magic, but once it involved the faith itself, their enthusiasm significantly waned.

Hefei blamed Austin for this, the rascal had always been a thorn in her side, likely filling her daughter and heir with notions of non-believers’ freedom behind her back.

She was reminded of Austin’s unsavory face again. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Tonight, she would make him fly a few more times!

"Veronica, do you want to become the Holy Maiden?"

"Ah? Ah! Um..."

Veronica pondered seriously for a while, "The daily work of the Holy Maiden is too overwhelming, and it involves serving at the Church headquarters. I don’t like traveling far, and I also have a short temper, I fear I might offend many people..."

Veronica expressed her desire to be the Holy Maiden very tactfully, while also showing concern for her insufficient abilities.

Seeing her so conflicted, Wayne kindly translated, "Teacher, what Veronica means to say is, she wants to fall in love."

Bang!

Veronica hit Wayne in the face with a punch, her teeth clenched, telling him not to talk nonsense. She wouldn’t fall in love, not in this lifetime.

Hefei blinked, silly girl, you’re clearly in love already.

"What about you, Wayne?"

"I will follow Teacher’s arrangements. If you tell me to sign up, I will sign up," Wayne patted his chest, showing filial piety.

Veronica snorted coldly, turning her gaze away in displeasure.

"Wayne, don’t you want to fall in love?"

"Compared to love, Teacher is more important," Wayne loudly praised himself, before suddenly shifting his tone, "Besides, my love life is at a standstill; the girl I like has told me to give up, saying she will never fall in love in this lifetime."

Hefei couldn’t help but laugh outright, feeling an intense bitterness. Veronica, just like her younger self, even if she registered, she would abandon everything for love when it came down to the wire.

Wayne was similarly situated.

Indeed, at this age, love seemed far more alluring than faith.