Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

Sarah received the letter from Alex about his return, but she has already received the news from her trusted source.

Under normal circumstances, she would have waited for the Divine Decree to cause chaos before going to meet Alex to not cause him trouble. However, after what she heard from the Goddess, she needed to see him.

"But this isn't right." However, as usual, even a simple visit of hers has become a matter to be discussed among the council.

The one who showed clear reluctance to let Sarah go out of the Cathedral was the senior Priest, Christopher.

Sarah barely held her anger, as she said, "Didn't you hear me? I have received a divine edict and I need to share it with the person it was about."

Sarah didn't hide from them that she had recently received a message from the Goddess and it was related to Alex, so she doesn't get questioned like this. Seriously, this was getting quite annoying now.

"But, Your Holiness, we all know the dangers of waiting outside. Last time you decided to go out, you were met by such a huge force."

Everyone in the council was aware of the obstacle the Saintess had to face when the elven bandit appeared in the path. If not for the mysterious swordsman that day, who later was honored as a Hero, then many soldiers would have been sacrificed that day.

"Then there was the invasion of the Vampire Duke as well." Another one added, and everyone felt a shiver down their spines at the reminder of how close the Saintess was to getting taken away that day.

Sarah heaved a sigh...they at least didn't know about the group of villagers who were inside the capital, waiting to attack the palace and take revenge on Sarah.

Thinking about it, she indeed was targeted thrice during her single visit to the capital.

If not for Alex, she might have been...

Christopher felt a sense of relief spreading in his chest, seeing the Saintess doubting her decision.

"But this is important," Sarah added, but in a weaker tone. As she thought, until she had the title of the Saintess, it would be quite problematic for her to meet her lover.

Christopher was about to suggest sending a letter to the hero and getting done with the matter, when suddenly,

"How about you invite him here, instead? No one will know and you can share the details with him in person." A Priestess suggested, who has been silent until now.

Hearing the suggestion, many heads began to nod, apparently this method was much safer and acceptable.

Christopher grounded his teeth, "Allowing an outsider into the Holy Temple?"

Sarah, with a strained smile, asked the man, "So you would rather prefer for me to go there and tell him?"

All the vigor was stolen from the man's face as he instantly shook his head, "No...I..."

"Then it's decided. Father Joseph, please send a letter in the name of the Cathedral that we have invited Hero Alex for a formal meeting." Sarah spoke, before announcing, "Discussion over."

Christopher remained standing until the end, as everyone got up and left the table. Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire

His eyes were red, and his fist clenched.

He has noticed the closeness between the Hero and the Saintess ..and it is unacceptable.

No one was allowed to be near the Holy Mother, even if the person in question had saved her.

'The world might not be able to see it, but I know your true goal...' She just wants to see that snorty brat who recently returned from the Blood Domain.

However, Christopher won't let the Saintess get sullied by some roadside swine. Not on his watch.

'Let him come...I will personally educate him that there are a few boundaries one should never cross.'@@novelbin@@

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Alex was inside the infirmary with Celestria.

Although she seemed fine, she had taken two hits from Cristina earlier, so Alex brought her to the infirmary for a checkup.

After the nurse checked on her, the nurse was quite surprised to find her walking around so casually.

"Such a severe case of vertigo followed by lightning thunder ...you need to rest for the day." Melissa looked both worried and stern in her stance after she heard the report.

Celestria grumbled, "But I wanted to-"

"This is no discussion, but orders, young lady. And since you shouldn't be talking right now, Alex, don't stay for long." Saying so, the blue-haired nurse walked away.

Alex nodded in assent, before turning towards Celestria, "Gotta listen to the nurse."

Celestria grumbled, "Don't leave right away, though..."

Alex chuckled before he said, "You have become brave, eh? I remember how easily you gave up upon being attacked in the past. Either it's a one-shot victory for you or your loss."

Celestria gave a small chuckle, amused at herself, "I recently had the realization of how wrong my thinking was all this time."

A prime example to remind her of such an attitude was the tournament last year, where Celestria accepted her defeat, rather than being knocked out.

At the event, where all the students were pushing themselves beyond their limits, to somehow win the match, Celestria just gave up after being hit by a couple of attacks.

She was so....pathetic.

"Now, don't think about it. You are progressing and that's what matters." Alex softly whispered before he kissed her forehead.

Draping the blanket over her, he was about to leave when Celestria held his hand, and teasingly asked, "How about you sneak inside the covers just like that day? There could be no better medicine for me, you know."

Alex shook his head with an irresistible smile on his face before he said, "Just sleep now."

Getting up, he walked out of the infirmary, intending to eat something before heading back to the training ground, when suddenly,

"Senior Alex," Alex turned towards the student, before he heard him, "The Headmaster has summoned you."

Alex raised his brows, before nodding, "Okay."

He hurried toward the Headmaster's office right away, since he was thinking that he might have gotten some news about Jullie.

However, he never expected that instead of receiving a letter, he would be summoned because of an unexpected visitor.

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.