As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

"Even if we can't say we can beat the other Saint candidates, at least Alice's eligibility to run for the election should be no problem."

This statement left several other church leaders at a loss.

One of the priests broke out in a sweat on the spot: "Mr. Roy! Do you know how many votes you need to keep your eligibility to participate in the trial?! This matter is not as simple as you think..."

Theresa raised her hand to stop the priest's complaints and said calmly, "How many forces do you think will campaign for you?"

If Roy had said this before, Theresa would have thought that the kid was too arrogant.

But after witnessing many nobles supporting him at the banquet, Theresa felt that Roy's words were somewhat credible.

Although it is still not as good as a real alliance, it can at least unite all parties. In a peaceful era without external enemies, this is already quite difficult.

Roy said without hesitation: "About half. Probably even less in reality."

Roy was not so arrogant as to think that the Western Continent would obey his orders.

How much effort each force is willing to put into publicity depends entirely on their own attitude.

There is also a question mark over how effective the publicity is.

First, the South Sea Nation hadn't cooperated with him, so it would be a formality at best. The hospitable Douglas might have pushed for publicity from the Sands Nation, but the Sands was remote, and faith in the Holy Light was weak. Even with official publicity, it wasn't certain many people would actively vote.

Only the border area of ​​the Winter Empire will support itself. The same is true for the Green Council and the Kingdom of Golden Sands. The descendants of elves are not interested in the Holy Light.

In the end, the only two countries that could truly gain the majority of votes were the Lionheart Kingdom and the Kingdom of Magic.

The former is the hometown of himself and Alice, with a solid foundation, while the latter has a developed culture, the people are highly involved in political activities, and there is the support of the [Sage] behind the scenes.

Theresa was a little puzzled. "Since you have this self-awareness, do you still think you can keep your candidacy for the Saint?"

The Saint Sister's concerns are not without reason.

Compared with the East Continent Diocese where almost all the people are believers of the Holy Light, the votes of the two countries may not be as many as the people in one diocese of the other.

After all, most people in the Western Continent only pay lip service to the Holy Light. Many have never been to a church in their entire lives, and may not even know what the Saint Trial is.

In response, Roy smiled without any psychological burden: "Don't worry, in addition to the propaganda from various forces, I have another backup plan."

Anyway, you don’t need to compete for first place in the preliminaries, as long as you can pass the passing line and don’t get eliminated.

Teresa seemed to want to ask more questions when there was a knock on the door and the nun who came in reported an unexpected news.

"Lady Theresa, the Archbishop has requested an audience with a candidate for Sainthood. He wishes to speak with a younger generation who has the potential to become a Saint."

The archbishops of all generations were saints of their time.

As a senior, it is reasonable for me to talk with the juniors.

However, in Roy's opinion, the meeting with the Cherubim was much more difficult than the Saint selection.

After all, the archbishop represents the church's position.

A few minutes later, Roy and Alice met Archbishop Simon in the church's reception room.

In private, Alice still wears that simple and cute maid outfit.

Even though he already knew Alice's information, Simonton still felt it was absurd to see the Saint Candidate serving obediently beside him.

Even His Holiness the Pope wouldn't be so bored as to dress up a saint as a maid...

Thinking of this, Simon's face showed sincere apology.

"I'm sorry to bother you two so late."

"First of all, I must apologize for the young people's rudeness. Miss Alice's appearance broke the church's tradition and made them a little nervous, which led to unnecessary misunderstandings."

"That's okay. A loser has a premonition of failure, so it's understandable that he barks wildly." Roy hit back with a hint of sarcasm.

Simon's gentleness didn't waver at all, as if he hadn't heard the words.

He noticed that it was Roy who spoke first, not Alice, who obviously followed up after the former expressed his attitude.

It was as if she was really just a maid.

Recalling the scene that His Majesty had shown him, the heartbreaking scene of the blonde maid kneeling in the snow and crying silently, Simon couldn't help but curl his lips in his heart.

If Alice was really treated as a maid, then things would be very easy.

Simon changed his posture, leaning back slightly, his slender figure exuding a faint sense of oppression.

"I understand your confidence."

"But the Saint Trial is by no means easy. Not to mention the formal trial, the fact that the preliminary selection requires votes alone is a hurdle."

"Miss Alice has no one to rely on, and she's offended those young people. I'm afraid she'll be at a disadvantage during the preliminaries. Even if she manages to pass the preliminaries, she'll still be targeted by others during the actual trials. The Saint Trial is always bloody, and in the worst-case scenario, there might be dangers none of us want to see."

Roy raised an eyebrow: "I guess you're going to say but."

Simon remained unmoved, his tone softening, "But, Miss Alice, there's absolutely no need to take this risk."

"If Miss Alice is willing to join the Holy Light Church, I will appease those useless young people, help you put aside your differences, and push Miss Alice to become a saint. Even if she doesn't become a saint, I can ensure that she will achieve a status in the church that is no less than Levi and Sang in the future, and enjoy the honor she deserves."

Archbishop Simon spread out his hand and said lightly, "You don't have to risk fighting, and you can get a quick promotion and a rich and happy life. This shouldn't be a difficult choice."

Roy didn't say yes and turned to look at Alice.

The blonde maid remained silent until now, maintaining her impeccable and elegant sitting posture, like a perfect sculpture.

Simon also looked over and said kindly, "What do you think, Miss Alice?"

Throughout history, there have been Saint candidates and Holy Light Transcendents who came from humble beginnings. For example, this generation's "Flower Boy" Jay was just a handyman in a brothel before he became successful.

How loyal can a servant be to his master? In the end, it is only because of the pressure of life.

If you give even a little help to the poor people at the bottom of society, you will gain their loyalty.

And if they were given a spring of energy, it would be enough to drive them crazy.

The maid turned over a new leaf and rose to fame overnight. How could she possibly refuse such temptation?

Alice thought for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons - in front of her master, she probably wouldn't dare to agree directly.

Alice's expression was somewhat complicated. "As long as Alice joins the Holy Light Church, she can avoid fighting with the Saint Candidates and enjoy wealth and glory?"

"That's a good offer, isn't it?"

More than just good conditions? !

To be a servant, suffering humiliation and having to depend on the master for food and clothing, or to be a respected church leader and live a life more luxurious than that of a princess, this is not a choice at all!

Under Simon's determined gaze, after a moment's thought, the little maid finally raised her head, looked back, and said calmly, "But I refuse!"

Chapter 47: The Loss of Humanity and the Decline of Morality

reject?

why?

There are saints in this world who regard wealth and glory as dirt, but a maid, a little maid sobbing silently in the snow, saying such words still confused the Cherubim.

"Miss Alice, you may not understand. I can guarantee that your status in the church is no less than that of the royal family in the Western Continent. You don't have to be like this anymore."

"That's it?"

"?"

Alice wasn't indifferent, she was even a little disappointed: "No need, Alice is living a good life now."

Alice spent the whole day with the princess and Nightingale, but she didn't think the royal life was that good.

Even Charlotte and Nia complained all day about their busy schedules and not being able to spend time with Roy.

A good life is one that can accompany your master!

Of course, Alice didn't want an identity that matched Roy's.

So when Simon asked the question, she actually had a little anticipation.

If the other party is willing to give her enough status to help her and Roy get married legitimately, Alice would really be tempted.

"Wait, wait a minute."

It should be said that Simon reacted very quickly and soon discovered that Alice was not the kind of cold and indifferent woman who didn't care about anything.

So he resorted to the dumbest, yet most direct, question: "The Church truly does not want Miss Alice's talent to go to waste. May I ask, Miss Alice, do you have any further requests?"

What bad intentions could a little maid have?

Her wish is actually very simple, even plain and unpretentious.

It is enough to be with the master legitimately!

However, in order to achieve this wish, some additional prerequisites are required.

So, Alice said seriously, "Alice wants to be a saint!"

Becoming a saint can not only help the master explore the secrets of his bloodline and solve his problems, but also gain an identity that matches the master and be with the master like Charlotte and the others. It's a win-win situation!

Perfect—the little maid really didn't consider the feelings of the Holy Light Church.

Simon didn't answer, but just took a sip of tea in silence.

Otherwise, he can't calm down.

Holy Light!

Little sister, I'm just being polite. You don't consider the church an outsider at all?!

Still want to be a saint? Even if you're the legendary chosen one, you still have to go through the motions, right? Why didn't you just say you wanted to be Pope?!

Simon, the Cherubim, who had been involved in intrigues with many forces and whose opponents were easily controlled by him, now had a trembling mouth and was in a state of confusion.

He even suspected that Alice didn't want to agree at all, so she made such an outrageous request.

On the other side, Roy was laughing.

He had long guessed the church's plan.

He simply admired Alice's extraordinaryness and wanted to possess her for himself.

First allow the Saint candidate to find fault, and then have the top management step in to mediate.

A stick and a date, the simplest routine.

But in the original work, the various inducements of the Cherubim did not achieve any results. After all, the little maid did not have much pursuit of material and power. Now Alice's loyalty to her is even greater than her feelings for several girls in the original work.

It's a bit too unrealistic to want to take away the maid I raised with my own hands.

One person had a headache, the other was proud, but no one noticed the hidden depression in the little maid's eyes.

In fact, if the Church of Holy Light is willing to make her a saint and help her and Roy take a step further, Alice will really consider joining.

If he couldn't help her take down Roy, all the power and glory he had would be worthless.

Unfortunately, this thought is too deeply hidden and it is not so easy to guess.

Simon didn't want to give up yet.

Seeing the black-haired boy beside him with a half-smile on his face, Simon had a vague guess.

Just like those trained prisoners, they dare not leave the cage even if no one is watching and the shackles are removed. This girl is just afraid of Roy and dares not tell the truth!

"Ms. Alice, is this really your own idea and not someone else's instruction?"

"?"

Alice replied puzzledly, "Of course."

"Don't be nervous. The church is not afraid of anyone, and no one can force you." Simon said this while staring straight at Roy beside him.

Sensing the other party's implication, Alice was a little displeased: "Alice was not forced in any way."

"Really?"

Simon's eyes became sharp. "Mr. Roy, if you don't mind, could you please step aside and let Miss Alice and I be alone?"

Unexpectedly, the maid's voice turned cold as soon as she said this: "Are you doubting the Lord... Roy?"

"That's not necessary! Roy never forced me to do anything!"

Originally, Alice thought that he was just a strangely nice guy, but from the moment he questioned Roy, her good impression of him plummeted to the bottom.

But Alice's extreme reaction made Simon stunned.

To defend Roy so desperately, either he truly respects him or he fears him from the bottom of his heart.