Storm of Gods

Chapter 120 Demigod
The small business of "Carp Talks Dragon Says" has become quite popular. It's hard to say how much it can earn, because Li Xin and the others don't know. However, Dragon Mom's temper has been much better lately, and she even occasionally calls herself "Master," which makes the people around her very uneasy, always feeling that Dragon Mom wants to raise the rent.

Li Xin moved to the superior room, which was clean, tidy, and had a good view, and he gained peace of mind. That decadent music really corrupted his Dao heart.

Since becoming a cook, the food had improved, and he and Ma Liu often had extra meals and a few sips of wine. They still missed Aunt Fei and Xiao Xueyin a little. After settling in at the Carp Dragon Inn in Heldan, Li Xin sent a Hextech telegram to Qi Badao and left his address. Sending a telegram cost 120 lira, a price that made Li Xin want to punch someone. Of course, from another perspective, if it were too cheap, he would be tempted to contact them frequently, and the cardinals of the Holy See or other secret departments might be watching, which would only increase the chances of things going wrong.

. . .

In the royal city, the scholars of the School of Heavenly Principle, led by Vladimir, were all excitedly waiting. Such a situation had been rare since the monarchy had been stabilized.

Queen Kelly looked at everyone with a smile. Grand Scholar Vladimir was the pillar of the kingdom and the leader of the School of Heavenly Principle. Even the royal family had to give him face. So much time had passed, and the king and queen thought that things would gradually fade away. Many things start with great passion, but they might become boring after a few days. However, they underestimated the persistence of the Grand Scholars. They would ask questions every few days, and it had even started to interfere with state affairs. So they had no choice but to send them here and, incidentally, make them give up.

"Sir, please don't worry, Estella will be here soon. But this is truly the last time. You know Estella's situation," Queen Kelly said. She held Vladimir in high esteem, for without him, the kingdom would not be in its current state.

Vladimir and the others knew, of course, that the princess was a rare chosen one of the Earth Mother Goddess. The opportunities that chosen ones possessed were beyond the reach of ordinary people. If she were to be introduced into the Heavenly Principle Sect, it would be something that the royal family would never allow, nor would the Earth Mother Goddess Church allow it. Vladimir and the others would not dare to do so either. The consequences of such an event were unpredictable.

“Your Highness, we are extremely grateful and will not disturb the princess’s meditation again after this,” Vladimir said sincerely.

Queen Kelly smiled slightly, "It's not that serious. I hope she can help you."

Following the sound of footsteps, Estella arrived, led by her maid. The princess looked radiant, clearly in a very good mood lately.

The scholars bowed in greeting, and Estella returned the bow. The impatient Grand Scholar James couldn't wait any longer, asking, "Your Highness, have you asked the question? What is productivity?"

The hall fell silent for a moment, all the scholars’ eyes were on the princess. Estella thought for a moment, “I don’t remember it very well, but it was something like this: productivity refers to people’s ability to use their own skills and means of production to create goods and services. There are three elements of productivity, which are the basic elements of its composition: laborers, means of production, and objects of labor.”

The hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone was frowning, deep in thought and trying to understand. Estella was also impressed; only the Twins could quiet these arrogant and argumentative scholars down so quickly.

Judging from everyone's expressions, their feelings are quite different; some are conflicted, some are doubtful, some are deep in thought, and some are pondering.

Vladimir's expression first relaxed, then turned to joy, and finally to ecstasy. He closed his eyes and nodded frequently. The other scholars were still competing and resisting, because these summaries had similarities to theirs, but the differences were still significant. The angles and expressions were different, and they were engaged in a fierce internal struggle. For scholars, they would only follow the truth, and only the truth could make them submit.

“I vaguely remember a saying: ‘We should look at problems from a developmental perspective,’” Estella suddenly said. Although it was unrelated to productivity, she felt that the saying made a lot of sense.

Vladimir, who had been digesting, suddenly opened his eyes, which then blazed with intense light. The light continued, enveloping his entire body, and a terrifying and vast spiritual power swirled within him, as if a pope had descended upon him.

A deafening roar echoed through the clear sky, and an aura of divine might swirled above the entire palace, while an overwhelming power surged forth from Vladimir's body.

This imposing aura vanished in an instant, and calm quickly returned; Vladimir remained motionless.

Queen Kelly's eyes also showed shock, and in her shock, she quickly signaled to her maid to inform the king.

A demigod has been born! The nation rejoices!

The surrounding scholars bowed their heads in respect, their solemnity tinged with excitement and joy. Their leader, the School of Heavenly Principle, was finally about to ascend to the realm of demigod. The school had existed in Montcareta for hundreds of years, but it had always been a niche school. It was only after absorbing Luther's Hextech and new philosophy that it began to develop and grow in Montcareta, gaining the recognition and trust of the current king.

However, in a world where hidden forces reign supreme, they can never truly be brought into the open.

The birth of a demigod signifies the correctness of the path, an endorsement from the supreme will. Estella was speechless with astonishment. A demigod was a being close to godhood, all because of a few words from the Twins?

"Congratulations, Dean! You have advanced to demigod status and embarked on the path to godhood. This is proof of the truth of our School of Heavenly Principles. It has been recognized by the supreme will. We have opened a new path!" James and the other four-star Grand Scholars said excitedly.

Since its inception, the Tenri School has had a considerable following in Montaletta, but no demigods have ever emerged. This is why it has always lagged behind other sects such as the Earth Mother Goddess. Of course, the Tenri School and the Church are on different paths, which is very different from the competition between churches.

At this moment, Vladimir had lost his fearful aura and returned to his normal state. He gently shook his head and said, "Not yet, but there has been a major breakthrough." He then looked at Estella, placed his hands on his chest, and bowed deeply. Estella quickly moved aside.

“Your Highness, please thank that saint for me. Vladimir owes him a favor.” Vladimir said to Estella, his eyes filled with gratitude and a sense of relief. His long-cherished dream was finally about to come true. Perhaps it was not so much the acquisition of power, but the sense of satisfaction in having walked his own path, and the joy of being closer to the supreme will.

In that instant of enlightenment, Vladimir had already learned something that Estella could not possibly comprehend. There was indeed a mysterious and powerful being at work. This was both a debt of gratitude and a cause and effect.

Estella felt inexplicably excited; she was happy that the Gemini men were her friends.

Of course, this wasn't a response she could make lightly. Estella looked at Queen Kelly, who stood up. "Sir, you're too kind. This is what Estella should do. It's a blessing from God and an honor for our kingdom."

Vladimir smiled slightly, offering no explanation, and looked at Estella, "Your Highness, divine favor is profound, and while destiny cannot be defied, it is not immutable."

Clearly, Vladimir did not believe that this was a gift from the Earth Mother. At his level, he could say such things, but the Queen could not respond.

Estella looked at Vladimir. The current Vladimir was completely different from the one at the beginning. Although she knew that Vladimir, as the only five-star Grand Scholar, possessed powerful abilities, Estella had also met the Pope and the powerful Templar Knights. Now, she felt very close to the Pope.

Estella bowed to Vladimir, "Please enlighten me, teacher."

Vladimir smiled and shook his head. "Remember my words." Then he looked at Queen Kelly. "Your Highness, I need to meditate for a while. Please convey this to His Majesty."

Queen Kelly naturally agreed. The School of Heavenly Principle was of great importance to her husband. If Vladimir could successfully advance to demigod status, it would be a great help to the kingdom and make the throne more secure.

After saying this, Vladimir left with the scholars. The news that a demigod was about to be born in Montaletta quickly spread throughout the royal city. May the gods bless Montaletta, may the dynasty prosper, and may the chosen one be the only one!

After being questioned by her father for a long time, Estella finally returned to her palace, excited and overjoyed. She felt that she deserved half the credit for this. Her mentor Vladimir had actually become a god on the spot. Amazing! Is this the Twins?

So amazing, so powerful!
Looking back now, Mr. Vladimir must have realized that the real expert was someone else entirely. Yes, that's probably what that saying meant.

"Klee, amazing, so amazing!" Estella stroked the cat, who squinted her eyes. Amazing? What's so amazing about it? It's amazing at eating fish, unlike that little bird that's so picky. It likes all kinds of fish, red or white, what does it matter?

Her father claimed he had done a great service, but it was actually Mr. Gemini who was credited. She wondered if Mr. Gemini was busy right now, and she really wanted to share the news with him immediately.

Take a shower to calm down. I'm a bit too excited right now. If I still think like this after I calm down, then... I'll take action.

The maids began preparing the shower. Arthur, the head maid, was in charge of arranging the princess's daily life. She knew the princess well and knew that the shower had to be quick, as the princess would definitely have other things to do later, and the bath would take much longer. Being able to anticipate the pace was what made a qualified maid.

Water droplets slid down Estella's fair and smooth skin. It was hard to tell whether her skin made the droplets more crystalline or the droplets made her skin more radiant. It was a perfect curve, a little more fullness and a little less delicacy. The girl's sweet scent filled the surroundings with fragrance. Estella was completely unaware of the sound of the water, still thinking about the shock of the day. Two sentences had made a demigod. If she hadn't personally experienced it, she would have found it hard to believe.

(End of this chapter)