Academic gathering with Lich colleagues

"Of course I love it. Elian's blessing is absolutely the best. The appearance of the Eye of Truth is a miracle of the Holy Light. Aunt Elian will definitely make the world of the Holy Light a better place, just like Lord Lyle the Pure One."

"Kallen, do you know about the power of the Eye of Truth?"

"Of course, my aunt told me everything. Just by looking at someone, you can sense their inner feelings, their joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness; their emotions will be reflected in reality."

"Then why is this ability good?"

Karen raised her head proudly, "Silly girl, of course it's good. Every time Aunt Elian plays with me, no matter what I'm thinking, she always gives me what I like and what I want. She's the best aunt; she truly understands my heart. With that ability, Aunt Elian will become a bridge connecting hearts, truly uniting everyone as one."

"Unity...hehe...what a wonderful dream, Karen."

“One day, this dream will become a reality, and Aunt Elian will definitely make it happen.”

Watching Karen hopping around like a little bunny, Ariane was mesmerized. She reached out, grabbed Karen, and held her in her arms, playing with her spiky blonde hair.

Karen looked at her knight's mask, behaving as docilely as a doll.

Are you in a bad mood?

Elian pinched her cheek. "No, Elian once told me that his little niece's face felt really nice to the touch, and I've always wanted to try it."

"Hmph, then I'll mercifully grant your wish."

"OK."

It was as if he had returned to the past; Elian's memories had also returned to what they once were.

……

On a rainy night, beside a muddy stream, the enormous Iron Maiden was dragged ashore by a hunched body.

The figure, wearing a tattered robe, removed his chains and opened them, releasing a strong, fresh smell of blood.

The stench, enough to make any human nauseous, did not cause any change in the figure, because beneath the black robe was merely a skeleton.

The skeleton gazed at the interior of the Iron Maiden, his jaw slightly agape. He stretched out his pale palms and groped around inside. All was silent except for the flash of fire that erupted in the city above the stream not far away, like fireworks.

He fiddled with a broken leg bone, and then a sound came from it.

A weak voice rang out, followed by a ghostly blue flame appearing from the pile of broken bones in the corner of the Iron Maiden.

“A… lich?” Elian managed to utter.

“Yes, madam, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” The lich removed his mud hat, performing a hat-tipping ceremony. “Welcome to our team, newcomer.”

"I?"

"Yes, child, you have also become a lich."

"How could this be? How could I... I'm a nun." Am I not destined for heaven?

The flame in the skeleton's eye sockets flickered. He instinctively covered his mouth with his leaky finger bones, though it was to no avail. "What's wrong with this world? Are the Holy Light forces even trying to invade the liches? Did that damned Raymond cast a curse on the dead?"

"Raymond?" Is that also a lich of holy light? But that name sounds so familiar.

“You can call me the Awakener, child. Now that you have awakened, there is no reason for you to remain asleep like those unfortunate souls. If you have lost your way, I can find you a good place.” The Awakener carefully placed a small ring in front of the pile of broken bones. “Andre Academy, an open and inclusive academy, also has the only scoundrel who uses Holy Light. I believe that such a scoundrel will not be allowed to appear in the world again. Child, you can also help me out and make my starter tonight.”

"...I'll go take a look."

"Whoa!" The Awakener jumped up. "I knew it! The mass grave is definitely the best place to recruit students. I'm going to be the recruitment ambassador this year."

Watching the undead creatures described in the scriptures dance like living things in the graveyard, Elian's consciousness calmed down considerably. For the first time in ten years, he even felt warmth in his heart, even though he had become a lich without warmth.

"How do I get to Andre Academy, esteemed Awakener?"

The Awakener's high kick froze in mid-air, his head turning 180 degrees as he stared at Elian in astonishment.

He walked over, bent down, and squatted down, placing two finger bones in front of Elian. His skull drooped, and the blue flames in his eye sockets stared intently at the ghostly blue firelight.

"This is the first time I've encountered such a polite newcomer. Child, it's a tragedy that you were chosen by the Holy Light. Let me teach you how to get to Andre. Do you see this emblem? Yes, this blue emblem with the beautiful nightshade flower."

"Look, it's blue now because it remembers your identity. If it touches a human, it will turn red, and if it touches another dark creature, it will turn black."

"With just a light press, it will take you to Andre Academy."

"What if you press it when it's a different color?"

"If it has been marked by its owner, the ring will be teleported to its owner's side; otherwise, it will be on the experimental table of those Andre researchers."

"Normally, they are reasonable, well, if you just happen to be unable to satisfy their research desires."

Chapter 116 The Tragedy of Holy Light

"Newcomer, remember to disguise your identity. The checks outside are strict now, so don't expose yourself."

The Awakener rubbed his chin. "You're quite good as an Iron Maiden. Right now you're just a pile of broken bones, which makes it inconvenient for you to move around. Why don't you just hop around?"

"Ok."

The Awakener was very pleased to hear that Elian had accepted his opinion.

"Keep it up, newbie. You might even make a fortune from this and become the star of the masquerade ball."

Amidst the Awakener's inexplicable words, Elian closed the Iron Maiden's lid and pressed the ring.

……

Tap tap tap tap, tap tap tap tap.

When Elian arrived at the main hall, his unique appearance became the focus of everyone's attention.

Wow, that guy is so cool!

That's amazing! Why didn't I think of that!

It looks like it will be tonight's champion.

Our own gifts are like a curse, which even death cannot separate us from.

I felt like a monkey entering the exhibition hall, receiving cheers from everyone.

May the pitiful soul within this Iron Maiden find peace.

Amidst a jumble of thoughts, that voice, like a clear spring under the sun, soothed Elian's parched heart.

Tap tap tap tap, tap tap tap tap.

They arrived in front of that person.

A white bird-beak mask, and a black coat like a raven's feathers.

Elian saw a black aura representing panic, and the man dressed as a plague doctor gave a trembling bow.

"Anle, sir."

A small, exquisite, luminous soul.

Hello, Mr. Epidemic Doctor.

……

Mr. Raymond's appearance was like a major earthquake, disrupting the previously stable admissions ceremony.

This also snapped Elian's heartstrings, plunging her into indescribable shock.

His Majesty Raymond has also become a lich!

That Lord Raymond actually became a lich.

An anger rose in Elian's heart, followed by a secret joy that he was about to become Lord Raymond's companion.

With mixed emotions, Elian walked toward Raymond.

"Praise be to the Holy Light, Your Majesty Raymond."

He bowed to Mr. Raymond, who was being pressed against the wall and rubbed by the Dean's bone cane.

Raymond, shielded by a massive shield of light, stared at the Iron Maiden before him.

The light gleamed from the gaps in his helmet as he gazed at the Iron Maiden's body.

"My sister, my holy light, what have you been through!"

Hearing His Majesty Raymond's voice and seeing the concern in the Eye of Truth, Elian felt a good feeling.

“Three locks, Sister of Blessing, Elian Pombai, pays homage to you, praise the Holy Light, His Majesty Raymond.”

Ellian's arrival further fueled Raymond's arrogance.

"Tonight is a victory for the Holy Light, Elian, the Omnipotent Order of the Holy Light welcomes you."

"It is my honor, Your Majesty Raymond."

"Tonight is definitely worth celebrating, but our strength is still too weak."

Elian, recalling the light she had seen not long ago, offered her suggestion.

“Lord Raymond, tonight, I am not the only one who has the honor of being immersed in the Holy Light. At the gathering, I saw a gentle soul. The filth and evil of the dead did not taint him. Perhaps he is worthy.”

"Really? You old geezer! Stop hitting me, didn't you hear me! Your house exploded, go check the third floor."

……

After returning from the recruitment meeting, Elian arrived at the Church of Holy Light.

With the help of His Majesty Raymond, Elian's body was restored to its original state.

Slender bones, long finger bones, and a fair skull. The once neat teeth now looked particularly terrifying. Facing the stained-glass window with the angel carvings, Elian saw the flames in his own eye sockets.

"Is this the lich?"

Mr. Raymond washed the empty Iron Maiden with holy light, and the eulogy he recited cleansed the fear born from this instrument of torture.

“You need a new disguise, Elian. Your bones have just healed, and they are as fragile as a newborn baby. You need some equipment to solidify them. For your next disguise, it would be best to choose a humanoid outfit that fits you well. Unfortunately, my armor is obviously much larger.”

"It's alright, Your Majesty Raymond. I happen to know where there are new disguises." Little Karen seems to still be training in Cassandra. I should still be able to use that set of family-inherited silver knight armor.

Raymond tapped on the Iron Maiden's steel plate, and Elian's attention shifted to him.

“Brother Elian, your power has changed after being transformed by the lich.”

"Not only does the power of gentle holy light exist within you, but a seed of shadow has also formed in your sixteenth vertebra."

"You have become a Divergent."