Chapter 1101 - 1101: Blessing 2
The catalyst for all these changes was none other than the newly appointed Saintess Agent of the Kingdom Church.
How could the various nations remain uninvolved with the public performance ceremony of such a figure?
Yet, despite being in the spotlight, the Saintess showed no intention of appearing before the performance, even rendering the arrogant Northern Country Dragon Emperor unwelcome.
Strangely, the Dragon Emperor himself seemed unfazed by this, making it difficult for other representatives to challenge or question it.
The Hero didn't care about these formalities and simply let his magic power flow and overflow within the venue.
After all, if one had to converse with so many people, a self-introduction was inevitable. In that case, what could be more direct than the upcoming performance to introduce oneself?
The most crucial aspect of diplomacy is ensuring the other party understands correctly whom they are conversing with.
Thus, leaving everything until after the performance ends wouldn't be too late.
If it were an ordinary Professional, several days of deep meditation might leave them utterly exhausted, but the Hero now felt an unparalleled clarity, honing his senses to the utmost in solitude and developing a sense of being at one with the world.
When the clock finally pointed to the day of the performance, before dawn, the backstage staff were already all in place, bringing life back to the silent Palace.
The Kingdom's top beauty makeup artist arrived backstage at Dawn Break, with an almost reverent attitude, beginning to craft the day's look for the Hero.
[Beauty Makeup Artist (a mix of male and female, the taller the more fashionable, extremes Palace)]
D100=88
[Hero's attire, makeup (the higher the more splendid)]
D100=91
This Legendary Level Life Professional is also the Royal Family's exclusive makeup artist.
The old King even contemplated having her join the Fourteenth Princess's parade team.
Her appearance perfectly matched the stereotypical image from fashion magazines the Hero had seen, with her flamboyant rainbow-colored long hair, lavish eyeshadow, and even colored contacts that ordinary people wouldn't use were utilized.
"Oh my, these aren't colored contacts, but high-precision Magic Instruments," the beauty makeup artist said with a smile.
"Actually, I know strong individuals like you would instinctively disregard makeup."
Before the Hero could shake his head in denial, the beauty makeup artist took out a puff, gently patting it on her cheek as she continued.
"Even if you don't have such disdain, you'd think it's something unnecessary for you, right?"
The Hero dared not move and could only blink his eyes silently.
"But for that very reason, makeup is necessary for you. For ordinary people, makeup might be a disguise, a weapon to make them more glamorous, but for you strong individuals, makeup is an interpretation that helps others understand you.
"Not very clear? Just imagine you're reading a very difficult book. I heard Lady Saintess also likes reading books.
"Though there are all sorts of geniuses in the world, most people can't grasp the truth behind a book's knowledge.
"That's when they require others' guidance, a teacher's interpretation... like how a mother bird must chew food herself before feeding it to her chicks.
"People always romanticize such actions, but essentially, they're no different.
"And Lady Saintess, your Charm is the same.
"Though everyone here came for you, they only know you possess Charm but not what kind of Charm you possess.
"Perhaps some self-proclaimed experts read through your stories and understand your abilities." The beauty makeup artist smiled self-mockingly.
"Upon actually meeting you, they'll realize just how arrogant and foolish they were," the beauty makeup artist asserted.
'This person is quite eloquent.' Another voice inside satisfied, yet the Hero could only smile wryly, communicating his thoughts with a look.
A bit exaggerated, isn't it?
"Not exaggerated at all, Lady Saintess. You may know your strength, but not the weakness of others.
"Although the kingdom's Professional Union system has been implemented for many years, not everyone can Reincarnate into a Combat profession. Life Professions like mine, even if reaching the pinnacle, barely touch the Legendary domain.
"Even those Adventurers constantly facing danger, they only comprehend life-and-death crises at most. Neither they nor I can genuinely experience what disaster and annihilation are."
The makeup artist's voice grew ever more focused, close to a whisper, her hands moving unceasingly, with precision.
"Thus, even if Lady Saintess appears before them, they cannot truly comprehend how noble you are; this is both a fortune and a misfortune.
"I have a friend working at the Church's Astronomy chapel. Before becoming a Mage and joining the Church, he always thought he could reach the sky with some effort.
"With the moon visible to the naked eye, seemingly within reach, yet before becoming a Mage, it always appeared so close to him. After becoming a Mage, he realized that between him and the moon lay barriers of magic power thicker than even those Otherworld barriers, almost preventing any possibility of using Magic to reach the moon,
