Chapter 217 : The Patient
Though Sethilu was a princess, she put on no airs at all.
She personally bowed and, like a maid, poured juice for each person.
"Wah aah, thank you!"
Suling seemed somewhat at a loss, while Sethilu smiled slightly and said: "Please don't be so formal. I was an exchange student at Clear Academy for 3 months before, and the old principal took great care of me then."
"Oh... Grandmother?"
"Yes, so even if Father hadn't instructed me, seeing everyone from Clear Academy come this time, I would still host everyone grandly."
"Thank you!"
......
Watching Sethilu serve everyone so gently and confidently, it was impossible not to like her.
In fact, when first meeting Yue Linyi, his appearance was very much like the dream lover Lonis had once imagined... but Yue Linyi was a bit too old, was a boy, and had a somewhat cool air, so Lonis hadn't developed any feelings.
But now seeing Sethilu, even though Lonis deliberately looked away, the corner of her eye couldn't help but fix on this silver-haired girl—both considerate and beautiful (very delicate features), both intelligent and generous (great figure, very round chest)—too perfect, simply the ideal dream lover for boys, right?
"Hmph!"
Lonis's expression naturally didn't escape Elucia's notice. However, this black-hearted girl didn't act up now, just asked:
"Princess Sethilu, to be honest, we've come this time to collect Rainbow Abyss power and find a way to defeat the Trickster Demon Lord. So for this visit, we need to obtain Bright Ember certification."
"Alright. Though Father isn't currently here, I can lead everyone to the Bright Ember Temple together to receive the temple's certification and blessing."
"!"
Elucia was startled, not expecting such a straightforward response.
"However, everyone has just arrived at the Bright Ember Kingdom and must be tired from the journey... The way to the Bright Ember Temple is somewhat special, so everyone can rest a bit and depart tomorrow."
"Mm, we are indeed a bit tired. Then at least today, let's relax properly."
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Though Lonis had received enthusiastic hospitality from nobles when she was a Hero, that was after all in the illusions created by the Land of Ends. Being treated so grandly in reality was Lonis's first time.
After dinner, Sethilu even invited everyone to the exhibition room, explaining seriously:
"Everyone, welcome to visit the Bright Ember Kingdom's exhibition room. All the weapons displayed in this showcase are proof of the honor and dedication of the Bright Ember Kingdom's guards."
Through Sethilu's explanation, Lonis also resolved a doubt she'd always had...
Within the Rainbow Abysses, wouldn't each certified person and inheritor be granted exclusive weapons? And these weapons wouldn't disappear after their owners died.
Because part of the owner's faith and thoughts would fuse into the weapon through battle. Later, if someone could possess the same faith, they would also have the qualification to use the weapon.
So for many nobles of the Bright Ember Kingdom, weapons from the Bright Ember Temple weren't just weapons—they were more of an honor's inheritance. If their family's weapon was taken by demons, descendants would fight to the death to retrieve it.
The Clear Temple had similar inheritance.
Only Clear weapons were mostly symbols of honor—for example, some outstanding professors would donate their weapons to the academy after death, and later if someone succeeded to their position, they could also gain that weapon's power.
However, the Flame Abyss and Tree Abyss...
Unfortunately, both temples no longer had successors—no one could carry that former glory and fight with dreams and hope.
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However, just as Lonis and her companions were all amazed, a golden-haired little loli suddenly ran in urgently, saying to Princess Sethilu: "Sethilu, this is bad!!!"
"Nana, talk about matters later—I'm entertaining guests."
The silver-haired princess frowned slightly, appearing quite familiar with this little loli named Nana.
"I know about the guests, but this matter is equally serious! Lingli... Lingli she..."
"Lingli... what happened?!"
Though she had maintained composure throughout, when Lingli was mentioned, this silver-haired princess could no longer stay calm, showing a shocked expression.
"Lingli's condition has suddenly worsened! The doctors don't know what to do either."
"Wuu!!!"
Suddenly, Princess Sethilu's body swayed... She breathed heavily, seemingly unable to maintain that composure anymore.
And Elucia also stepped forward at this moment, asking: "Princess Sethilu, what happened?"
"Sorry, guests. I may need to excuse myself temporarily... Could Nana show the guests around? She's also one of our Bright Ember Kingdom's important guards, absolutely trustworthy."
Princess Sethilu looked like she was about to cry.
However, Elucia shook her head decisively.
"No."
"Eh?!"
The black-haired girl's answer shocked Lonis—she thought Elucia was jealous and deliberately making things difficult for Princess Sethilu.
But just the next second...
"Take us with you. I think you need Rainbow Abyss power."
"!"
"Senior Yi Cheng, Dean Cuibia, and all the other seniors—let's work together to help Princess Sethilu solve this problem."
Elucia smiled slightly at her companions.
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At the hospital room door, Princess Sethilu very seriously handed everyone a piece of clothing.
"Mm, everyone please note that it may be a bit cold inside. Before entering, please put on these fur coats, okay?"
"Is it very cold inside?"
Though Zhou Suling was curious, she still put on the clothes.
"Mm, and hypothermia might occur. Ah... by the way, Miss Fox, we don't have special covers prepared for tails—would wrapping it in a scarf be okay?"
"Ah ah, I'm fine. I have a Protection Warm Jade, so there's no problem~"
"Oh... then you don't need the heavy coat either?"
"Mm mm..."
When Sethilu called her "Miss Fox," Lonis instinctively blushed—because Princess Sethilu's tone was very gentle, like caring for a cute little animal.
Thus, except for Lonis and Elucia, everyone put on their clothes.
"Are you all ready? If so, we're going to enter the hospital room now, okay?"
"Mm."
Leading everyone, Sethilu slowly pushed open the door...
A cold air mixed with snowflakes rushed toward them.