The beautiful mage was kidnapped by the contracted beast again

The gentle, hooded young man with long hair, no matter how exquisite the statue is, can restore his original details and beauty, but the few remaining fragments of his charm have made future generations unforgettable for thousands of years.

He sat in the shadow of memory, looking at Jiang Liujing with a peaceful and distant smile.

"The God of Law possesses an appearance unlike any other. Ancient texts describe him with the phrase 'a wind lantern in the night, wading through the dust'. After his arrival, human tribes and mythical beasts across the continent achieved unity and cooperation for the first time. Under his leadership, the crisis was successfully resolved. However, the incarnation of the god, due to excessive depletion of power, ultimately collapsed."

"To commemorate him, to ensure that future generations remember this history and the gods' grace upon the continent, the humans of that time established the Church of Eternal Night. It has evolved into what many people know today as the Cult of the Gods."

"I know!" a student immediately answered. "My mother said that when I was born, they sent me to the Divine Religion to receive the bishop's blessing. Later, I really was the most talented one in the family! The Lord of Law didn't disappear. He has always been protecting the Divine Religion and the continent!"

"I've accepted that too!"

"And me, me too!"

There was a small commotion in the class because of the teacher's words.

Jiang Liujing made a rough count and found that there were more than ten people who openly said that they had received blessings from the church. If you add the others who didn't say it out loud, it was estimated that there were half of them.

It's really an amazing proportion.

This is in a class full of geniuses.

Jiang Liujing was a little surprised. He didn't know whether it was because the religion had spread so widely that everyone habitually sent their children to receive blessings, or whether it was easier to gain God's favor after receiving a real blessing.

The teacher looked at Jiang Liujing and asked, "What about you? Have you ever received a blessing?"

Jiang Liujing shook his head and said, "I'm from Ernst."

As soon as these words were spoken, the students let out a long "Oh" and understood.

Ernst is one of the few countries that did not allow theology to enter its borders after its founding, because their early territory was inhabited by pure "Frost and Ink People".

It is rumored that the people of Frost Ink have blood flowing in their bodies from an existence that once caused a world-destroying crisis, and this blood is the source of their extraordinary power.

Therefore, they were excluded as heretics by the Magicians Association and the Magic Warriors Association, and were also criticized by the Divine Religion as "sons of sinners."

However, none of the students present doubted that Jiang Liujing was also one of the Frost Ink People. After all, he had demonstrated such powerful magical powers, and the Frost Ink People were well-known elemental idiots.

“It’s such a shame that Jiang never experienced the blessing of the church.”

"After all, I was born in Ernst. There's nothing I can do about it."

"I heard that Ernst was very poor." The person who said this quickly changed his words after looking at Jiang Liujing, "But now it seems that the rumors are not credible."

The difference in aura between the wealthy and the poor is stark. Those who have everything seem like towering towers, gazing down from a hundred meters above at the masses below. No matter how much the poor pretend, their behavior always reveals a subtle timidity, for they cannot afford the consequences of any mistake.

Jiang Liujing wasn't arrogant, and could even be considered approachable, but during the more than a week they spent together, his classmates could more or less sense that this little boy had a kind of majesty that no one dared to offend.

It is not a deliberately created sense of oppression, but a kind of confidence in one's own strength and background that emanates from the bones.

He is not afraid.

No matter who his opponent is, whether he wins or loses, he is not afraid.

No one who has spent any time with him would dare to provoke him. Only a fool would take advantage of his fragile skin and see him as a weak prey.

The teacher coughed softly, signaling for silence, and then continued, "Whether the Divine Religion's blessings truly have such miraculous effects is difficult to determine with certainty. However, it is undeniable that the Divine Religion has a profound influence on the mainland."

"The school holds a Dharma God Ceremony every three years, during which they invite the bishop of the Divine Religion to baptize the students who have reached adulthood that year. The next Dharma God Ceremony will be next year, and many of you should be able to experience it."

"Do I have to go if I have the qualifications?" Jiang Liujing looked up and asked.

The teacher shook her head, looking at him gently, and said, "It's voluntary. The school respects every student's faith and will not force them to join the Divine Religion. However, I have heard that some noble families have mandatory requirements. After all, the Divine Religion is always selecting outstanding Saint Sons and Saint Daughters. If they are selected, it is a matter of great honor for both the noble family and their country."

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After class, Jiang Liujing met Chi who was waiting for him at the college gate. The two followed the crowd to the cafeteria and met the other three roommates by "coincidence".

Jiang Liujing looked at Mo Ya, who chuckled and swiftly pulled two tables together, Chu Zhou, who was calculating the nutritional content of the lunch dishes with an elite air, and Wen Xun, who, after being scolded by Chu Zhou so much that he yelled "Shut up" and sat down in his seat with a bossy air, and wondered, "What's going on with you guys?"

He had never seen these three guys meeting in the cafeteria before, let alone the scene today where they had bought food in advance and were waiting for him and Chi to come over.

It's so enthusiastic that it makes people wary.

"A dinner party? Can't you tell?" Mo Ya said as if it was a matter of course. "We're a team now, so we should definitely improve our relationship."

Chi said unhappily, "Isn't it enough to meet in the dormitory tonight?"

Lunchtime on school days was his and Miaomiao's private time, and Chi didn't like them interrupting him during that time.

The young man's red eyes narrowed dangerously. For a moment, Mo Ya seemed to have seen the terrifying phantom beast summoned by Jiang Liujing on the day of the competition, and a creepy chill instantly ran down his back.

He laughed awkwardly and said, "Not every day, just meet up occasionally and chat about how the organization is going."

As a member of the commoner class with pure blood, Mo Ya had a rare opportunity to transform into a manager. He was so excited that he had been thinking about it all night, and he was much more concerned about it than Jiang Liujing, the insignificant guy.

He diligently pushed Jiang Liujing to sit down in his seat, and then carefully poked Chi through the air. It was obvious that the young man was indifferent to his behavior and still stood there like a wooden man. Mo Ya had no choice but to look at Jiang Liujing for help again.

Jiang Liujing sighed, tugged at Chi's hand and said, "We've already bought everything, let's eat first."