Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Chai Anping had already delivered the first batch of goods to the arena.
The gathering of the Illuminators was about to begin soon, and Chai Anping and Lacus, wearing a newly ordered suit, walked side by side.
"Your Highness, I have to say...the difference between these dresses is really obvious. You recommended me to go to this custom-made one. The craftsmanship is really good."
"Humph, that's right."
Lux also wore a long white dress, with no decoration and no exposure, only highlighting a low profile.
Ever since Chai Anping showed his hand to Lux, the little girl no longer had any doubts. She has been running to Chai Anping's laboratory every three days, always pestering Chai Anping to see what's new.
After going back and forth, she learned that Chai Anping was going to attend this gathering of the Illuminators, and she came to join in the fun.
"Mr. Shelley, don't reveal your true colors as a pervert when you get to the party later. The educated gentlemen and ladies of the Illuminator will not spoil you!"
"..." Chai Anping curled his lips when he heard this, what does slime color have to do with me, Chai Anping?
"Knowing that I am a pervert, Your Highness is still so close to me... I suspect that Your Highness may have some bad intentions towards the pervert." Chai Anping retorted.
"What do you mean?!" Lux glared.
"Haha, Your Highness, we are here." Chai Anping laughed twice without answering, and strode into a church where no statues of gods were enshrined.
"Wait for me!"
Lux twisted the hem of her skirt angrily and got drunk in small steps.
The door of the church is open, and no one is blocking it. There are several rows of benches in the hall, and there are many civilians in simple clothes sitting inside. There are also some people dressed like Chai Anping and Lux who are looking ahead with respectful expressions.
There was an old woman with gray hair standing in front of the church, speaking softly, but the church seemed completely silent.
Lacus, who came in later, quickly pulled the confused Chai Anping away from the aisle.
"Shh!"
She lowered her voice and reminded: "Don't make any noise until you finish listening to Grandma Pamela's lecture."
"Well……"
The two sat on the bench in the back row and listened quietly to the old woman on the stage talking about the teachings of the Illuminator Order and some of the good deeds done by the recent Illuminators, encouraging everyone to persist in good deeds.
The light from a long row of chandeliers fell down, and there was a calming magic in the old man's tone.
Chai Anping wanted to look around at first, but was slapped by Lux angrily before he finally calmed down.
The solemn atmosphere did not relax until half an hour later, when the old woman raised her hand and gently shook the copper bell standing on the table: "This is the end of the Illuminator's Forum today."
"Dingling...Dingling..."
The clear voice echoed, and most of the people stood up respectfully to express their respect and gratitude to Pamela.
"gone."
Lacus tugged at the corner of Chai Anping's clothes and motioned for him to follow her.
The people in the church divided into two groups, one wave left in twos and threes, and the other wave bowed to the old woman and said hello, then walked towards a doorway on the side of the church.
"Actually, we came early today. There is usually this kind of ceremony before the party starts." Lux explained: "But most people will come early to listen to Grandma Pamela's teachings."
"Who is this Grandma Pamela?"
"Grandma Pamela is the representative of the Order, similar to the cardinal of the Holy Order. Everyone listens to her."
Cardinal…
That's a big deal!
Chai Anping looked back at the old woman before following him into the doorway, only to find that she was also looking at him, energetic and full of meaning in her eyes.
"Um?"
Looking back, Chai Anping felt a thump in his heart, and suddenly felt like he was being looked at.
"What's wrong?"
"Yeah...it's okay." Chai Anping smiled at Lux and suppressed the weird feeling in his heart.
Passing through the doorway and a bright corridor, everyone came to a banquet room. The long table inside had been covered with tablecloths and simple food and desserts were placed on it.
"The gatherings of the Illuminators don't have so many rules. They usually allow everyone to communicate freely. However, Mr. Shelley, this is your first time here. Let me introduce you..."
Lacus patted her chest and took the initiative to take on the task of helping Chai Anping lead the way.
"The bulletin board is usually a request posted at a party. If there is a problem you can solve and you are willing to solve it for free, you can write your name under the request and it will be confirmed after the party is over."
“What if multiple individuals fill out a request at the same time?”
Lux stuck out her tongue playfully: "Then we will compare the following solutions and choose the better solution. After all, everyone wants to help better."
"Tsk."
Chai Anping was surprised when he heard this. The Illuminators were really friendly among themselves.
"But generally everyone knows each other well and wouldn't do this." Lux whispered: "After all, it's a bit disrespectful."
There were all kinds of people in the banquet hall, but it was easy to see that this group of people was of a higher level than the Viscount Tea Party that Chai Anping went to. Of course, Lux was also the most distinguished among them.
As soon as the two people came in, there were whispers.
"It seems that it's better for me not to get too close to you." Lux said helplessly.
"It's true." Chai Anping laughed playfully: "But they have already seen me. Wouldn't it be a shame for me that His Highness has escaped now? The Illuminator... there shouldn't be any supporters of His Highness here, right?"
"I'll ask Kashina to chop you to death later."
Lux bared her teeth upon hearing this, and was about to strike, but suddenly thought that this was inappropriate and quickly took her hand back.
"Ha ha!"
While the two were talking, Kashina, dressed as a knight, walked towards them happily: "Lux! Ah... and Mr. Shelley, I didn't expect you to be here today!"
Although both of them gave her to the pigeon intentionally or unintentionally, it was obvious that Kashina was just regretful that they could not see their younger brother win, and did not notice their rude thoughts.
"Kashina, are you responsible for guarding the church today?"
Lux was slightly surprised when she saw her best friend wearing a heavy armor.
"It's not..." Kasina Bangbang patted her chest: "It's just that Kanos wanted to wear his gold-patterned armor and told me to wear something similar to him."
"Um……"
Chai Anping silently looked away, "Sister, there is really not a trace of evil in your words."
"Boom...boom..."
The sound of armor joints rubbing together came from the direction of the banquet hall door, and Chai Anping's expression became even weirder. He glanced at Lux and found that her cheeks were also trembling slightly.
"Sister! Hey... Your Highness Laxana, you are here too!"
Chai Anping looked back, and sure enough, under the light, a handsome boy wearing glittering gold clothing appeared, as if the golden plate on his head was reflective.
"puff……"
The expression of coy surprise on Kanos's face finally made Chai Anping succeed: