Chapter 270 Assessment
After "Executioner" Koros and "Hidden Elder" Babelun retreated, Red Maple City finally returned to a brief period of tranquility.
Baines and Frosa led the supporting knights back first to clean up the side court that was in a mess due to the invasion of Koros; the two generalists and the warlocks from the Monument Court stayed on the city wall first, and dealt with The city wall is undergoing final repair work.
After that, Luo Xiu asked Anthony, Mayev and other "deacons" of the church to lead the clergy on patrol throughout the city. Although "Executioner" Koros has retreated, there should still be some remnants of the "Black Fang" and "Hunter" he brought with him in the city, and it is the job of the "Holy Inquisition" to eliminate them.
Anthony and the others accepted the mission, and then led the priests down the city wall to patrol the streets and alleys of Red Maple City.
Luo Xiu and Hubert returned to the church first to carry out another more important matter.
——Assessment of Luo Xiu’s qualifications for promotion to the “Fifth Path of Destiny”.
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Red Maple City Church, interior of Glory Church.
Since the high priest's residence had been damaged and had not yet been rebuilt, Hubert conducted his assessment of Luo Xiu in the Holy Office.
The clergy who remained in the church were not allowed to come within fifty meters of the Holy Office. At this time, there were only two people, Luo Xiu and Hubert, in and around the Holy Office.
"It's said to be an assessment... haha. Luo Xiu, in fact, the 'assessment' has already started."
Hubert sat in front of an upright chair, with his hands lightly pressing on the handle of the war hammer in front of him, and spoke slowly and gently with a gentle expression on his face.
Sure enough... "Senior Deacon" Hubert had actually arrived a long time ago. It should have been one day, no, two days ago... Luo Xiu thought to himself, he nodded slightly, responded to Hubert and said:
"I have already felt that I have touched the 'door', which should be the opportunity for me to enter the 'holy'."
"I know." Hubert nodded, "I have already seen it from your previous battle with 'Executioner' Kross."
"Luo Xiu, your growth is obvious to all."
"The Archbishop also asked me to tell you that if you can really advance to the 'Fifth Level of Destiny' and become a 'Saint', you can go to Songyuan City after the situation here in Red Maple City becomes a little more stable. The Archbishop and others will The bishops of the diocese want to meet you."
"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded and said sincerely, "I'm honored."
Luo Xiu was a little excited when he heard Hubert conveying this to him. His achievements were indeed recognized by the 'Archbishop', which meant that he finally gained some recognition at the diocesan level of the 'Holy Court'.
Although I always keep some distance from the higher-level officials in the Holy Court, if I can gain some say within the Holy Court, then that's not a bad idea.
"But, Luo Xiu."
Suddenly, Hubert changed the topic and said:
"Your assessment will not be softened by the Archbishop's approval. I will verify your merits, verify your strength, verify your beliefs, and finally confirm whether you are qualified for promotion."
"..."
When Hubert said this, the expression on Luo Xiu's face became solemn.
"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded and responded solemnly: "I will prove myself."
"Very good." Hubert nodded slightly, then reached into his arms, took out a black box engraved with complex gold patterns, and placed it on the table beside it.
"This is the 'Obsidian Key'. Luo Xiu, your 'road to promotion' is right in front of you." Hubert said slowly.
This time, Luo Xiu did not respond, but looked directly into Hubert's eyes intently.
He listened as Hubert continued:
"As for your assessment, Luo Xiu. There is no doubt about your achievements - since you came to Red Maple City, you have developed the Red Maple City Church and allowed it to exist to this day; you have repeatedly crushed the enemy's Black Fang ' and the invasion of the 'Housou', and repelled the vanguard of the Dark Principality in one fell swoop; you cooperated with the 'Bianting' and 'Fangbeiyuan' to push back 'Executor' Kolos and 'Hidden Elder' Babron ...With all these things, you have made enough achievements for the Holy Court."
"After I came to Red Maple City, I also investigated whether you were as outstanding as the rumors. Facts have proved that the rumors were true, and you have lived up to our expectations."
"This is what I should do." Luo Xiu responded to Hubert with a humble attitude.
Hubert nodded slightly and then said:
“But in addition to ‘merit’, your ‘strength’ is also crucial.”
"Even if you can touch that 'door', even if you can escape from the hands of 'Executioner' Kross, I still need to confirm how far you have traveled on the road of [Glory] "
"..."
After that, Hubert stopped talking and just looked at Luo Xiu with calm and deep eyes.
Luo Xiu understood what Hubert meant, and after that, it was time for him to show his "power".
He then raised his arms and spread his palms, palms upward.
A ball of pale golden light appeared in his palm, and the light inside became clearer and brighter.
After that, he poured almost all of his spirituality into this light group that exuded golden light.
——Buzz, buzz! Waves of vibrations like drum waves swept quickly from the light ball in Luo Xiu's hand to the surroundings.
Hubert suddenly felt a violent and surging spiritual surge coming from Luo Xiu at the same time!
The feeling is extremely rich and pure. Hubert raised his eyebrows, focusing on feeling the surge of spirituality that was surrounding him from all directions.
Since he passed the test for Luo Xiu last time, he has indeed become a lot stronger - he has become more pure in controlling his spirituality. This time, his spirituality was no longer as aggressive as before. It became more calm and restrained, but also more deadly.
Luo Xiu Carlos, he has indeed met the requirements of the ‘Holy Court’ for extraordinary people to be promoted to ‘sainthood’…
Hubert nodded slowly and once again expressed his approval of Luo Xiu.
When he saw the 'Holy Deacon' in front of him making such a statement, Luo Xiu clenched his fist slightly and dispersed the spiritual light group in his palm, and the surging spiritual surge dissipated immediately.
"I agree with you, you do have the strength to go further." Hubert said slowly.
After that, a gentle smile appeared on Hubert's face and he made the same action as Luo Xiu did before.
——Buzz! The spiritual surge, which was far stronger than Luo Xiu's before, started from Hubert and spread out to the surroundings.
Luo Xiu felt that there was a fine and seamless spiritual network that had wrapped him heavily.
This is the final review... Luo Xiu couldn't help but feel a little nervous in his heart.
The assessment of "faith" has always been the most dangerous thing for him.
What's more, he didn't have the chance to leave Hubert's sight for a long time before, crushing the "Scarlet Magic Crystal" to block most of Hubert's perceptions.
But it's not completely impossible - Luo Xiu has already prepared backup plans for this.
"Then, this is the final test, Luo Xiu."
Hubert said slowly: "This is an assessment to test whether you maintain your lofty beliefs and whether you maintain your sole loyalty to the 'Forging Sun Moment'."
"..."
Just as Hubert was saying this, Luo Xiu had opened his character panel in his mind.
In addition to most of the points allocated to "divinity" in the early stage, Luo Xiu at this time still has nearly 150 free attribute points!
That was accumulated over the past month from the characteristics of the specialty ‘Judgement of Glory’, as well as various kill rewards, mission rewards, etc.
Now that the "divine" attributes are enough, Luo Xiu has been storing them to prepare for the urgent need situation like now.
Without hesitation, before Hubert asked the question, Luo Xiu added all the free attribute points to the "resistance" attribute!
His "Resistance" attribute immediately skyrocketed, breaking through from 168 points to 308 points. This is almost the same as the "resistance" attribute that Hubert briefly improved with the "Scarlet Magic Crystal" when he was taking the test to become the 'Master of the Grand Ceremony'...
What's more, I'm still driving the "Prison of the Thinker". Even if Hubert opens the "Spiritual Net" and applies the holy magic of discerning spirituality and seeing through the soul to himself, he still can't really see through me...
Luo Xiu thought to himself, still remaining calm on the surface, waiting for Hubert to ask questions.
Hubert did not notice the small movements Luo Xiu made during this moment.
He then asked Luo Xiu:
"——Roseux Carlos, let me ask you."
"Can you guarantee that you will always be a loyal subject of [Glorious]?"
"Yes, I promise."
Luo Xiu answered Hubert's question calmly and calmly. Although this was a lie, his spirituality did not tremble significantly under the influence of the "resistance" attribute.
When Hubert listened to Luo Xiu's answer, there was no unusual expression on his face, and he just nodded slightly.
The confusion was over... Luo Xiu breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little relieved.
After a short wait, he heard Hubert ask him:
"Can you promise that you will never go astray spiritually?"
"Yes, I promise."
"..."
"Can you guarantee that you will always abide by the teachings of the Holy Court and support the authority of the Holy Court?"
"Yes, I promise."
"..."
When the three questions were asked and Luo Xiu answered them solemnly, a satisfied smile appeared on Hubert's face.
In his spiritual perception, he did not notice any abnormality in Luo Xiu's spirituality.
Although there is some slight, underlying spiritual restlessness, in Hubert's experience, it is often caused by nervousness, especially on such occasions - this is within the acceptable range.
"I believe in your piety, Luo Xiu." Hubert said.
Feeling that the spirituality surrounding him had not dissipated, Luo Xiu responded to Hubert and said: "I am very lucky. But actually, Mr. Hubert, I still remember the first time we met, What I said to you."
"I have said that my piety should be obvious to all - and if it is a superficial commitment, to me, it is not as good as adhering to true light, kindness and justice, and sticking to the sacred cause in front of me. for important.”
"This is also the principle I have always adhered to."
"Very good, very good." Hubert nodded and said with a smile, "Haha, this is exactly why I recognize you."
"You are special, Luo Xiu. You can be so confident of this at any time."
"Your faith has been proven. Luo Xiu, all the tests for you have ended and you passed."
"..."
"..." When he heard Hubert say the last sentence, even though he had already foreseen the result, Luo Xiu breathed a long sigh of relief.
Afterwards, he felt Hubert's spiritual surge slowly dissipating, and the powerful pressure exerted on him was gradually fading away.
In the process, Hubert said:
"Luo Xiu Carlos, I recognize you - you have the qualifications to be promoted to the 'fifth level of destiny' and become a 'saint'."
After that, he pushed the gold-patterned black box on the table in front of Luo Xiu, and Luo Xiu reached out to take it.
"This is the 'Obsidian Key', I will hand it over to you."
"Luo Xiu, when you are ready to enter the 'Spiritual Sea' and open your own 'Obsidian Door', come to me. I will protect you to complete your promotion." Hubert finally said said.
"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded, and then solemnly thanked Hubert, "Thank you, Lord Hubert. I will go find you when I am ready."
Then today... Luo Xiu thought to himself.
On-the-spot promotions can easily lead to unnecessary suspicion, but it will be fine after half a day. Luo Xiu also needs to make some final preparations to ensure that his promotion is foolproof.
Finally, after four months, he will truly cross the threshold of becoming a saint.
Luo Xiu was full of expectations.
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On the outskirts of Red Maple City, there is a dark military camp.
"Hidden Elder" Babelun retreated first, and soon he saw that "Executioner" Koros had returned without success.
And the "Black Teeth" and "Horseheads" he brought into the city only brought back a few people, and it was obvious at a glance that they had suffered a humiliating defeat.
Those "Black Fangs" and "Horseheads" who came back alive were covered in blood, and they also had extremely weak and tired looks on their faces.
Even Koros's body was riddled with holes. His clothes had been torn in large pieces, and his exposed skin was marked with obvious burn scars.
When he saw Kolos like this, Bablon smiled, wrinkles appeared on his face one after another, and he said:
"I have told you long ago that you will encounter failure, Koros."
"To be honest, you can't blame Afatak entirely on him for being unable to attack this city for a long time."
"..." Kross's expression instantly turned gloomy.
"Hmph. That's because the 'Holy Deacon' we encountered before appeared."
"If it hadn't been for him, I would have killed the 'Knight of the Throne' and the 'Judge' in the side court, and by the way, I could have also eliminated the 'Master of Ceremony' of the church!"
"...But failure is failure, Koros." Babelun shook his head.
"If you had done as I told you from the beginning, you would not have encountered that 'Holy Deacon' at all. Moreover, Passaro can also complete the 'death' sacrifice as soon as possible."
"If the 'Death God's Heir' that usurped a thin ray of divinity from the [Original Mother] and hatched from death could come to the world in its entirety, even ten more 'Holy Deacons' would not be able to stop us... "
"Now, hehe. 'Bishop of the Undead' Passaro has not sent us any news. We need to prepare for the worst and most extreme situation."
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(End of chapter)