lcionline Chapter 215 A Predestined Fate
Chapter 215 A Predestined Fate
Fan Qingyu stared silently at the box the servants brought over, the tentacles inside, seemingly from another world, sending a powerful shock through her. She stood a short distance away, not taking a single step.
"Qingyu, is there a problem?" The Pope happened to be in the Holy See as well. When he heard that the Brahma family had indeed sent someone to deliver something to the Holy Maiden without any explanation, he realized that things might actually be looking up. So he set off for the Holy Maiden's Palace to see the situation.
The Vatican's servants moved freely within the Papacy and kept their mouths shut. It wasn't until they entered the Basilica of Saint Mary and met the Saint Mary and the Pope that they clearly relayed the instructions given by the head of the family. After speaking, they didn't linger, put down the box, and respectfully withdrew.
Then came the scene of Fan Qingyu staring at the box in silence.
"Your Holiness." Fan Qingyu was completely covered up, as she was dressed more formally because they were in the Holy See on the Holy Mountain.
She wore a high-necked, open-front, floor-length robe, densely embroidered with intricate patterns and adorned with countless tiny pearls. Strings of pearl tassels decorated her shoulders and chest, while the large pearl Jiang Yu had given her was made into a necklace and worn around her neck.
The hem of her robe was divided into six sections, revealing a pearl-silver pleated long skirt underneath as she walked, its shimmering light adding a touch of nobility. Her hands and neck were also completely covered, with an exquisite lace lining made of pearlescent fabric to prevent it from being see-through.
Her head was completely covered, with not a single strand of her hair visible. The heavy veil, reaching her waist, acted as a barrier, isolating her from all external temptations and completely sealing her off.
"How many years did it take me to finally accept my fate?" the saint murmured. "And now, can I actually escape it all?"
It's no wonder she's having trouble accepting it right now and doesn't know how to react. Compared to the saintesses of previous generations, she's far too lively by nature, extremely talented, but also quick-witted and full of clever ideas.
She had been causing trouble before she came of age, including but not limited to the incident of taking in Lan Yu... If it weren't for the Pope protecting her and cleaning up her messes, she would have caused a huge uproar long ago.
It could be said that Fan Qingyu spent her entire childhood fighting against and processing the fact that she was a saintess. It wasn't until adulthood that she finally accepted the arrangement of fate and, seemingly overnight, became an perfectly qualified saintess. Her reverence and love for the gods, and her yearning for divine light, were not feigned. Her rebelliousness in her youth was merely self-indulgence; she was ultimately destined to walk the path laid out by fate.
But now someone suddenly tells her that she no longer needs to make sacrifices, and that she no longer needs to throw herself into the embrace of divine light like a moth to a flame at the age of thirty.
After a brief silence, she lifted her eyes from behind the veil and looked at the Pope: "Your Holiness, is it really foolproof? Will my actions have any negative impact on the Brahma family, the Aurora Empire, or even...?" Perhaps somewhat embarrassed that she had overestimated her role, her voice grew softer as she spoke.
"I believe it is foolproof." The Pope looked at the box, feeling the divine power emanating from it, so vast and profound. The Willow Tree had paid a great price. "You can clearly sense it yourself, can't you?"
"For the Divine Light, this is undoubtedly the best feast in a thousand years. Why would it care that the Brahma family offered one less saintess?" The Pope smiled kindly. "This seemingly peaceful and bright Papacy is actually shrouded in darkness. A free and unrestrained soul like yours should not be bound here. No wonder you were born with this kind of personality. It turns out that everything was already arranged for the best."
Yes, everyone's fate is actually predetermined. When we stand at every crossroads, it is fate that chooses us, not the other way around. We may seem to have countless opportunities to choose, but we always follow a pre-written path, moving forward or backward.
"Child, what are the plans after this?" the Pope suddenly asked.
"Um." Fan Qingyu thought for a moment, then said happily, "I've studied martial arts in my spare time, but I've only studied the theoretical part. If I could be completely free, I would like to find a master to learn martial arts properly."
"I want to try and see if I can have my own dragon eagle," Fan Qingyu said, becoming more and more confident.
"I want to travel to the three great empires, see the scenery I've never seen before, make many friends, experience different customs, and eat foods I couldn't eat before. Also, I want to wear all kinds of beautiful clothes, and never have to wrap myself up like a coffin again!"
Envisioning a perfect future, she shyly looked at the Pope: "Then I want to return to the Aurora Empire, stay with my mother, and fulfill my filial duties. Then I want to teach the younger generation at the family school. After all, we are a top-tier priestly family, and our messengers must not bring shame to the Brahma family."
The Pope was amused by her for once, and casually gossiped, "Is Xiao Qingyu interested in finding a partner? I really can't imagine what kind of man could be worthy of our Qingyu."
"Ah! Your Holiness, do I still have to form a partner?" Fan Qingyu stared wide-eyed in disbelief. This was truly beyond her comprehension. After all, a saintess could not even expose her skin after reaching adulthood, and her education contained no knowledge about forming a partner. She also had no interest in or knowledge of men.
"If you meet a man you're compatible with during your travels, come back to me, and I'll help you apply for the marriage convention and a spot. Of course, if you never want to be in a relationship, don't worry, I can still put in a good word for you." This was the first time the Pope had given Fan Qingyu advice outside of the theological realm, much like the care and love of an elder in a family for a younger generation.
It felt good, and the Pope felt pleased as a result.
Ultimately, urged by the Pope, Fan Qingyu actually entered the palace deep in the holy mountain with her suitcase the very next day.
This was her first time going in. The Holy Maiden's physique was special. Once she entered, the power of the contract would activate, and divine light would come to absorb their life according to the agreement. Therefore, the Holy Maiden could not enter before she was truly thirty years old.
On the contrary, emperors, popes, and even the head of the Brahma family can enter the temple at specific times to hear divine pronouncements. This is why Fan Qingyin was taken in by the pope to meet the divine light when she awakened her talent as a child.
They worship the divine light, so of course they can ask about the fate of the nation and predict one's talents.
So when Fan Qingyu saw the holy castle full of flowers and birdsong deep in the ice and snow, she was completely amazed by the magnificent, beautiful and illogical architecture before her.