The imperial capital, the city of Flenje.

This is the headquarters of the Church of the Goddess of Light, the political and cultural center of the St. Joan Empire, an ancient city famous throughout the continent, with a long history and a very prosperous economy.

It was built more than 1,400 years ago and has been expanded and renovated several times in later generations. Now its permanent population exceeds one million, making it one of the largest and safest cities in mainland Saigon.

Most of the residents here, whether they are princes, nobles or traffickers, believe in the goddess of light.

In addition to various palaces, gardens and high-rise buildings, altars, churches, and monasteries that can be seen everywhere are also special features here.

This is also a city that never sleeps. Whenever night falls, many altars, icons, churches and temples in the city will emit bright holy light, illuminating the streets and alleys.

Therefore, this city is also called the "City of Holy Light", "City of Eternal Glory", or the Holy City for short.

It was evening when Ren entered the city, and he quickly saw the prosperity of the holy city.

When the lanterns first come on, the streets are bustling with traffic and people. Altars, angel sculptures, icons of saints and the surfaces of large and small temples everywhere all emit the radiance of holy power, dispersing the darkness of night.

As long as you don't go to too remote corners, you don't need to use lighting equipment at night in this city.

Renn bought a few beef-filled "sky cakes" from a food stall on the roadside, and ate them while strolling around leisurely.

The reason why it is called Sky Cake is because believers here believe that it is a gift from God and the goddess for mortals to be able to eat and drink enough, so they call the pie "Sky Cake".

"Why not call it goddess cake?"

Renn even said something rude at the time.

The pie seller immediately glared at him and said:

"Do you still want to eat the flesh of the goddess? Fortunately, young man, a thousand years ago, you would have been burned at the stake by the Inquisition."

"..."

What Ren actually wanted to say was that even the Inquisition was not enough for him to fight with one hand.

But then I thought about it, this guy was too stiff, so let it go. He is a low-key person and doesn't bother to show off in front of an ordinary uncle.

He ate the sky cake and walked towards the Glory Temple. He stopped and stopped along the way to appreciate various cultural landscapes, which was quite leisurely.

But not long after, someone came to the door, they were two old acquaintances.

Gonzalez was tall, wearing exquisite white leather armor and cape, with a silver cross sword hanging from his waist, and a medal of the Holy Rose and a diamond brooch on his chest. His eyes were bright, and he looked energetic and full of the majesty of a commander.

Next to him is Raphael, the "Silver Spear", one of the twin stars of the church.

The two high-ranking paladins of the church had serious expressions on their faces and walked straight towards Renne. The crowds along the way moved aside automatically, with their eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.

"Welcome, Star King!"

"I apologize for missing you from afar."

Captain Gonzalez and Rafael put their hands on their chests at the same time, bowed slightly, and saluted.

The street suddenly became quiet.

All the pedestrians walking around stopped and looked at the three people in the field with surprised expressions.

"Goddess above, this is the soldier master?!"

"It's really a soldier. It's my first time to see a real person!"

"It's strange that when such a big shot comes to visit, why is there no welcome ceremony in the empire? Where are the honor guards of the palace and the people from the Vatican's Department of Sacramental Etiquette?"

"I don't know, I haven't heard anything..."

Listening to the discussions around him and the crowd gathering around him, Ren frowned, looked at Captain Oka and Raphael, and complained:

"Look at the good things you have done. I can't go shopping now. Don't you know that I am a low-key person?"

The drama "The Private Interview of the Soldier in Private" only filmed one episode before it died unexpectedly.

Raphael: "..."

Low profile?

Sorry, he really didn't see it.

Gonzalez shook his head slightly and said seriously:

"King of Stars, this is a necessary etiquette. Afterwards, the empire will hold a grand welcome ceremony so that the church's hospitality can be demonstrated."

Renn looked at Captain Gang with a surprised look on his face and said:

"I didn't see it, but you are still a vain and face-saving leader who pays great attention to pomp and circumstance."

Gonzalez: “…”

(￣△￣；)

This is to welcome you, not me!

Emmm...this guy is still so irritating when he talks.

"Let's go, get out of here first, I don't want to be watched."

Ren complained, then hugged Captain Gang's shoulders without any hesitation, and said with a playful smile:

"The welcome ceremony is unnecessary. We are old friends. Don't be so outspoken. Let's go for a walk and have a few drinks first, and then go to your glorious temple."

Hearing the words "have a few drinks," Captain Oka's face darkened, and he resisted the urge to throw away the soldier's arm.

He is now a little allergic to alcohol.

Last time, in order to create an opportunity for Michelle, Renn got him drunk without good intentions, and also asked several noble ladies to drag him into the room while he was drunk, and subjected him to inhumane sexual exploitation...ahem.

In short, this incident is so embarrassing and a complete piece of black history.

He gave up all hard liquor after that!

Renn didn't seem to notice Captain Oka's stiff expression at all. He looked around and said:

"Where's Michelle?"

During the national war in Falorland, Michel had been fighting on the front line of the battlefield, performing meritorious deeds, and was finally exempted from all punishment through his outstanding military exploits, but there was no news from him after that.

"He was assigned to patrol the northwest border of the empire and hunt down demon descendants."

Raphael replied with a somewhat unnatural expression.

This is actually a kind of relegation and exile.

Last time, Michel purged a lot of bugs within the Holy See. Although he punished evil and promoted good, it was not in line with the rules and offended too many people.

This resulted in him being unable to survive in the Holy City, and was sent to the border areas, where he sat on the bench.

Ren frowned, a little unhappy, and said:

"It hides dirt, is jealous of talents, and loves vanity... I think this church and empire are taking jujube pills."

Raphael: "..."

(???;), don’t say this nonsense.

Captain Gang: "..."

If you hadn't had big fists and dared to say such things, I might not have survived the next day.

The two paladins were both speechless by Ren, and simply pulled him away from the city to avoid passers-by hearing those shocking words.

………

The war leader has arrived at Holy Light City!

The news swept through the city quickly like a hurricane, causing a huge sensation.

At that time, the streets were almost empty, and many ordinary citizens, nobles and celebrities came over, wanting to see the most amazing genius in the history of the Saigon continent, the youngest giant of the Sixth Age, and appreciate his supreme elegance.

Never underestimate the popularity and prestige of Lord Bing. He is now definitely the most popular figure in Saigon mainland and the idol of countless people.

Many dignitaries in the empire wanted to know him, flatter him, and cling to him.

Ignoring the disturbances from the outside world, Ren, led by Captain Gang, went to a certain monastery with red flowers and green willows and a quiet environment.

"What, I have to attend an event tomorrow?"

He sat on a bench next to the wisteria trellis, looking a little impatient.

"This is a necessary etiquette. The king of a country, or the King of Stars, who is the most powerful person in the human race, is coming to visit. The church cannot fail to express it and must receive it with the highest standards."

Captain Oka explained.

Ren rolled his eyes after hearing this.

When he was in the Southern Territory, he did not agree to the invitation of the Black Warrior Claude to visit the palace of the Highland Kingdom because he felt it was too troublesome.

Ever since he became famous after defeating the Demon Dragon King, he has become a super popular person. On the way to Beihai with Rosen, they would be ceremoniously entertained by the local nobles wherever they went.

Going to banquets and socializing every day, I finally got tired of it and felt like vomiting when I saw the delicious food...

Raphael took out a bottle of crimson fluorescent red wine, unscrewed the oak cork, walked to the stone table, filled a goblet, pushed the glass to the opposite side, and said:

"You should inform us in advance when you are coming. The Holy See is being very rude right now. Maybe someone will gossip and think the church has neglected you."

"Isn't that true?"
To be continued...