66: The Pope's invitation (Thank you for your votes and support, I would like to add more to express my gratitude)

Jessica and Bruce gathered everyone so Godwin could make an announcement.

Godwin first showed everyone the pardon and emphasized that Arthur had gone to great lengths to secure it for them.

This act naturally earned Arthur a lot of goodwill.

Bruce asked Jessica in surprise, "How did he manage it? To pardon all of us?"

"You know, I never get involved in politics," Jessica replied. "Also, my friend, you should call him 'Lord'."

"Of course," Bruce responded.

After the good news was announced, Godwin began to read the laws everyone needed to obey.

However, just as he was halfway through, two halfling children suddenly rushed into the tent, shouting, "Lord... Our Lord is on the carriage! So... so beautiful!"

The slightly older child immediately corrected, "It's holy, not beautiful!"

Seeing this, their parents quickly came forward and pulled the children back into the tent.

Bruce also hurried to Godwin to apologize.

But Godwin was not angry; instead, he turned to the two children and asked, "Are you saying Lord Arthur is on the parade carriage?"

The older child quickly replied, "Yes, on that beautiful, flower-covered carriage.

He's dressed like a saint, holding a bouquet of wheat in his hand.

Respected Sir, can we go see?"

Godwin nodded in agreement: "Why not?

Anyway, there's plenty of time to read these laws on the way.

Alright, everyone, those who want to go, let's go."

People burst into cheers, packing their belongings to attend today's church parade.

"Thank you, Sir Godwin," Bruce said gratefully.

Seeing that he had no intention of leaving, Godwin asked, "Aren't you going?"

Bruce shook his head: "I don't like crowded places.

And someone has to guard the camp. Aren't you going either?"

The exiled noble waved his hand and said, "No need for honorifics, Sir.

I can imagine Lord Arthur's demeanor, and like you said, someone has to guard this place."

"Then perhaps you can ask that Miss Rabbit for a bottle of wine.

We can't just sit here, can we?" Bruce probed.

Godwin turned and looked back, quickly finding Catherine in the crowd.

The white cloth wrapped around her face stood up at the top of her head, indeed resembling two rabbit ears.

He smiled slightly and said, "I'll try, but our Miss Rabbit isn't that easy to talk to."

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"I can't see anything!" a halfling child complained.

The half-elf child next to him stood on tiptoes, trying to peer into the crowd, and finally said helplessly, "I can't see either!"

Just as the children were disappointed and preparing to return to the camp, a whistle caught their attention.

Airo waved to the children and said, "Come here, I'll take you to a good spot where you can clearly see the float."

The children immediately cheered and ran over.

The female rogue led the group of children up a nearby house.

They stood on the rooftop, looking down, and just happened to see the Lord standing on the float.

The children gasped in admiration.

Airo couldn't help but laugh out loud.

She muttered to herself, "He looks so silly. This will definitely become your dark history, Arthur."

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After parading as the church's "mascot" along Wolf Den City's main street, he then held a blessing ceremony for the common people.

After being paraded as the church's mascot along the main street of Wolf Den City, he then performed a blessing ceremony for the common people.

For the latter, he was quite willing to bring some hope to those ordinary people whose lives were not going well.

But at this moment, he had no choice but to sit at the head table of the banquet, socializing with a group of unfamiliar dignitaries.

Maintain a smile, just like before when he accompanied leaders and bosses to dinners to secure investments.

Arthur admonished himself mentally.

After sending off yet another boastful rich merchant, Arthur finally got a moment of peace.

At this time, his uncle, Mayor Yann, found him.

"For Mother Earth's sake, find a way to get me out of here," Arthur pleaded with his uncle.

Yann smiled and said, "Don't joke, Arthur. You are now the focus of the entire Wolf Den City.

Do you know how many men and women want to get with you?"

"What?" Arthur looked surprised, "Are they crazy?"

"Crazy? Haha, if they could get with a saint, that would be something those guys could boast about for a lifetime.

You know, we haven't had a true saint for so many years."

"Damn it, are you sure they are followers of Mother Earth and not Lady Fire Hair?"

The mayor shook his finger, "You're wrong about that, Arthur. Mother Earth also encourages fertility.

In some places, her followers still retain the tradition of polygamy."

"So you specifically came to preach doctrine to me, a priest of Mother Earth?"

The mayor lowered his voice and said, "Of course not. I'm here to tell you some good news. Remember your clothes?"

Arthur nodded.

"Your clothes have been selling like crazy; everyone is scrambling to buy them now.

By earth mother, you can't imagine how crazy those people are.

And after they learned you were going to Qingfeng Valley, they scrambled even more frantically."

"Why?"

"Because they think you'll probably die there.

That way you'll become a martyr, and those clothes will become holy relics, worth even more."

Arthur rolled his eyes, "I really don't know whether to be happy or sad.

So, those clothes all sold for a good price?"

"I'm sorry, Arthur. I sold most of them in advance.

You can't blame me, right? I couldn't have predicted that Pope would personally declare you a saint.

That's why I came to ask you, do you have anything else to sell?

Underwear is fine, as long as it's related to you."

"It's a pity you're not a merchant, Uncle."

"Your mouth is really venomous," the mayor complained, "I don't want to become a low-class person reeking of money.

However, Arthur. You truly opened my eyes; the selection of saints is extremely strict.

I remember Saint John was only canonized many years after building the temple.

But look, ah, earth mother favors you, to actually have Pope personally endorse you.

Look, here he comes."

The mayor obediently moved aside, and when Pope approached, he bowed obsequiously.

But the other party's attention was clearly not on him.

Cicinius walked directly up to Arthur and invited, "My brother, may I speak with you?"

"Of course, Your Ho—"

"No, no, just call me brother," Pope interrupted Arthur, "In the central region, we don't have such a strict hierarchy.

We all address each other as brothers."

Arthur nodded and, under the gaze of the guests at the venue, followed Pope out.