Storm of Gods

Chapter 78 Estella's Guilt

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Grand Scholar Vladimir's reaction terrified Estella. This... could it be a mockery of her?
She certainly found what the Twins said very special and interesting, and even though the Twins were Li Dragons, it couldn't be that...

Many present assumed this had infuriated the Grand Scholar, but King Aura remained expressionless. He knew Vladimir's abilities well; he was a true national hero, and quite stubborn. "Teacher, aren't you praising him too much? This child..."

“No, Your Majesty, I am not exaggerating at all. Productive forces determine relations of production. It sounds simple, but it points out the inner logic of how society operates. Your Highness’s understanding of social systems also points to the essence of all things. Compared to this, my previous arguments are rubbish. I thank Mother Earth for her grace. Your Highness is indeed a chosen one and the kingdom’s good fortune!” Vladimir said excitedly.

The old man would have burst into tears if it weren't for the fact that they were in public.

In Montcarette, the royal family is closely connected to the nation. The eldest prince is accomplished in both civil and military affairs, the second prince controls a hidden power, and the princess, as a chosen one of the gods, has such a profound understanding of the world. What else could this be but divine favor?
“Your Majesty, Vladimir is not overpraising me. My cultivation is a bit lacking, and I only just understood it. Her Highness’s words can be described as a commentary on the past and present, a truth that spans thousands of years. This is something that can only be summarized by a very high level of historical and spatial perspective.” Four-star Grand Scholar James also stepped forward and said.

“Your Majesty, I can only feel the shock and the philosophy contained within it. Some things need to be thought about and sorted out when I get back.” Another four-star Grand Scholar nodded, seemingly talking to himself. His gaze was distant, as if he was still thinking and no longer cared about the people around him.

The king knew the temperaments of the three Grand Secretaries; they didn't need flattery, much less flattery of a princess.

At this moment, Estella lowered her head. To others, this was the princess's humility, a manifestation of her beauty, wisdom, and virtue. Little did they know that Estella was filled with regret. She knew that this theory had the potential to amaze, but she never expected it to make even the Grand Scholars admit defeat. How could she face Mr. Gemini?

That night, Estella caused a sensation in the capital. Beauty and status are innate, but ability, especially one's philosophy of governance, can reveal the level of a person's soul.

The academic atmosphere in Montaletta was very strong and spread quickly. It was said that only Vladimir, a five-star Grand Scholar, could understand it. The other two four-star Grand Scholars needed time to digest it, and the others simply couldn't understand its essence.

Queen Kelly also received the news and was overjoyed. Don't exaggerate her beauty; that's her daughter's most insignificant virtue. With her as her mother, how could she be bad? Estella can utter theories that even Grand Scholar Vladimir marveled at. What does that say?
This proves that I'm a good teacher!

However, the king ordered that the praise should not be excessive. This was merely the Grand Secretaries' praise for a little progress, and more importantly, it was an encouragement to the young people. Nevertheless, the trend was not suppressed.

Estella received praise from all sides all night long, and Queen Kelly couldn't wait for everyone to know. As for her husband, well, so what if her daughter is amazing? It's none of your business!
The admiration from her eldest brother and the shock from her second brother brought Estella a lot of joy, especially her second brother. Aklis had always thought that Estella was a scoundrel like him, but now it was all over, and he was the only scoundrel left.

Aklis was upset. Couldn't everyone be a little more genuine when praising Estella? Why did his mother have to use him as a foil? What did he do to deserve this? He just wanted to be a quiet, handsome man. Was that wrong?
After the initial excitement, Estella returned to her palace but was far from happy. This wasn't her opinion, but rather that of the Gemini brothers. At the time, she was simply caught in a dilemma and a bit rebellious, wanting to spite her father. She never imagined it would cause such a huge uproar.

Estella tossed and turned in bed, her graceful figure swaying in the thin gauze, her fair feet curling up from time to time. She couldn't fall asleep no matter what. To be able to summarize such a profound philosophy, Mr. Gemini must have put in a lot of painstaking effort. She felt so ashamed.

What should she do? How could she have done such a thing?

...Would Mr. Gemini think she did it on purpose?
Estella had never felt so conflicted or tossed and turned in her life, and a sense of guilt was spreading through her.

On the other side, Li Xin was ready, a little excited and a little expectant. The sacred land, let's get started!
As the night deepened, Li Xin could sense that Aunt Fei and Xiao Xueyin were fast asleep, and the surroundings were quiet. He drew the curtains and turned off the Hextech lamp. Regardless of what the Sacred Land meant, since it held significant importance for Awakened Ones, he couldn't ignore it. It wasn't just about balancing the side effects of the divine relics; every time he entered the Round Table, he would see that none of his stars were lit, which was a bit embarrassing even for someone with a thick skin. Moreover, he was very curious about the abilities that the dice could grant.

Ling Gao quickly set up the Gate of Truth. This runic power was indeed quite magical. Each array corresponded to a power. Spiritual energy surged in, illuminating the patterns on the ground. A burst of light instantly enveloped Li Xin, and Li Xin's figure vanished into thin air.

But not long after, with a thud, Li Xin crashed heavily to the floor.

Li Xin opened his eyes and looked at the familiar bedroom. He had just felt himself being sucked in by a force, somewhat similar to the feeling of the portal when he escaped from the secret fortress. But after a short while, he seemed to have bumped into a wall and then returned.

He cannot pass through the gate of truth?

"Ah Xin, Ah Xin, are you alright?" Footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by Lin Fei's anxious voice.

"Aunt Fei, it's okay, I just accidentally fell off the bed," Li Xin said quickly.

Lin Fei, who was outside the door, finally breathed a sigh of relief. She was a very alert sleeper, and although she had become more alert once she got into the city, she still woke up immediately at such a loud noise.

Li Xin opened the door, reassuring Lin Fei, "Aunt Fei, I'm so sorry, I was practicing martial arts in my dream and rolled over a bit, I didn't expect it to actually happen."

Lin Fei was wearing loose pajamas. Because she had come in a hurry, her bare shoulders were exposed, making her look so sexy that it was almost unbearable to look at. Lin Fei laughed and patted Li Xin's head, "I understand, you're young, but don't overdo it, go to sleep early."

Li Xin was completely bewildered. What?
Back in his bedroom, Li Xin closed the door, refusing to believe it. He knew a lot about the Gate of Truth; anyone with a psionic reaction could enter. His reaction was certain, so why was he being bounced back? Could it be because he wasn't from this world?
After rearranging everything, I felt a pang of regret seeing a layer of the spirit ointment shaved off. I checked it again. Any rune array is extremely rigorous. If there is a mistake, it will either fail or cause serious injury or even death to the user. No user can be careless in this regard.

The Gate of Truth was activated once more, and the familiar light shone forth. Enveloped in the light, Li Xin vanished again in a flash.

Plop~~~
Li Xin lay down on the floor again, but having learned from the previous experience, the sound of him landing was a little quieter. As he lay on the floor, Li Xin suddenly understood what Aunt Fei was talking about: Damn, the floor is worn through!
Oh my god, this misunderstanding is huge!

The curtains were slightly drawn back to let in the moonlight. Li Xin lay on the bed and began to ponder. This didn't seem like a failure of the Gate of Truth. At least the formation was correct. It was more likely that he was rejected by the sacred land for some unknown reason, or rather, he couldn't enter.

That's a bit of a pity. Is it really because they are outsiders?
If that's the case, how did Luther solve this problem?
With no way to obtain the potion, the power of the Moon Goddess Medal waning, and no way to enter the Sacred Land, things were getting tough.

Li Xin also had some worries. As life became more and more normal, the aftereffects of the divine relic going out of control would be amplified.

Wanku City.

Cantona awoke in a dark basement surrounded by a stinking garbage dump. No one wanted to come here, which was how he escaped layer after layer of searches. He was very weak, and several starving rats were gnawing at him, but for Cantona, these creatures were his only lifeline.

After replenishing his energy, Cantona remained motionless. He realized that there was a traitor within the Brigade, and there was no room for luck. No one knew about his safe house, but those around him could probably guess its approximate location.

He can't worry about that right now; he needs to survive. But he's not alone. His divine relic is still warm, which is a characteristic of those who possess divine relics—they always have a last resort to rely on.

In the distant capital of Lilong, in a spacious and bright bedroom with a soft and luxurious carpet, the furnishings and layout of the room were quite exquisite, showcasing the family's long history and nobility. Luxurious tall candlesticks illuminated the room. Christian, dressed in a silk nightgown, stared wide-eyed at the ceiling, as if trying to pierce through it with his gaze. So many days had passed, why hadn't anyone come looking for him?

(End of this chapter)