The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing

The next day.

It had rained the day before, so the air in Farol was exceptionally clear today.

The deep blue sky was folding layers of pale clouds, and as the day broke, the streets of Farol came alive with the noise of dark green bicycles and carriages engraved with alchemic circuits rolling on the streets, greeted by a gentle breeze that tingled the wind chimes hanging in front of the shops.

Today was a special day, not only marking the last day of an extended summer but also the first day of the official Church exam.

The saints who passed the preliminary round had to first report and register at the Seven Gods Hall today. Full-time deacons would announce the official rules for tomorrow’s exam, and then they would all head home to prepare, bringing the day to an end.

An Su used his hand to block the sunlight piercing through the stained glass window, squinting lazily, "What time is it now?"

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"Registration closes in half an hour, young master," came a cool female voice from beside the bed.

"Then I can still sleep for twenty-nine minutes," An Su lazily turned over in his bed.

"Can you run half a block in one minute and still make it to the registration?" Enya tilted her head.

"Heh," An Su snorted disdainfully, lazing about, "The more critical the moment, the more one can tap into the body’s potential. I once ran across an entire campus in half a minute under extreme panic and made it successfully."

"If you don’t get up now, I might have to take some offensive measures that could compromise your dignity."

The maid spoke emotionlessly, her voice steady, "For the special case of the master not getting out of bed, the ’Chaotic Forbidden Texts. Persons under eighteen prohibited’ provides specific measures."

She bent down and came close to An Su’s cheek, brushing her wispy bangs behind her ear to reveal a delicate profile. In the morning light, her warm breath steamed in the shimmering golden sunlight.

How come there’s a reference... An Su slowly opened his eyes with a sigh, crawled out of bed, took the white gauze shirt and standard saint’s robe from the maid’s hands, got dressed, and then sat at the edge of the bed, allowing Enya to fiddle with his hair, combing his messy gray-white hair neatly.

On the windowsill of the room, there was also a small black cat. Luo Xiaohei propped up its head, engrossed in a Holy Light book. Seeing An Su getting out of bed, it stood up, casting a contemptuous glance at An Su, displaying a smug look.

Stupid An Su, even a cat is more diligent than you.

At this hour, you’re still sleeping; the future of the Radiant Holy See is doomed with your generation, An Su.

She has already seen through both An Su and the Holy Light.

Only by knowing the enemy and knowing yourself can you fight a hundred battles without disaster.

Once she finishes the remaining books, she will leave this aggrieved place, return to the Esoteric Sect, and become the Chaotic Saintess once more. Then, dealing with this insignificant An Su will be a cinch.

She will win.

She contentedly began to envision her future, holding her head high and wagging her tail.

An Su was now fully dressed, casting a sidelong glare at Elf, he sighed softly, lamenting her misfortune yet angry at her lack of struggle, "You’re still reading that damn book, Luo Xiaohei!"

"Princess Cersei already got your suit ready, and had I not resisted desperately and contended with reason, the Chaotic Saintess would have been replaced already!"

Without a home to return to, you’ll really just become a stray cat.

An Su glanced at the deadbeat Luo Xiaohei, said nothing more, and Princess Cersei’s challenge from last night came to his mind. In terms of both Magic Rank and knowledge, An Su’s capabilities on paper were far less than those of Princess Cersei, who had already become a Saint,

No wonder in the black market his odds of winning toppled to one against fifty.

But the strength off the record was a different story.

Just as he had told Merlin, although he couldn’t beat Cersei, he could cheat!

And An Su’s means of cheating were embodied in Luo Xiaohei perched on his shoulder.

The Chaotic Saintess was a genius on par with the Imperial Princess, possessing an understanding of magic that was not inferior to Cersei’s, and even surpassed her.

Moreover, Luo Xiaohei’s Chaotic Shape-shifting Magic was nearly impossible for any examiner to see through, and the only one who could penetrate her disguise, the Pure White Eyes—Magic God Merlin, had been blacklisted by the examination institution....

Those two had been at odds for a long time, and with only a little instigation...

"Ah..."

In Luo Xiaohei’s presence, An Su let out a sigh, turning to Enya beside him,

"I heard that Princess Cersei is the most gifted genius of our time, unbeatable in the magic domain, and it looks like I’m doomed in this exam."

"I think I might as well keep lying in bed and blow it off."

What do you mean the most gifted?

Elf was displeased upon hearing this, dropping the book in a huff.

She detested the Imperial Princess most in the world and didn’t like others to sing her praises. Hearing An Su personally acknowledge Cersei as the most gifted genius of their time, claiming ’no one can beat her in the realm of magic,’ made her unhappy.

Annoyed, she slapped An Su’s cheek with her tail.

"The master is wrong," Enya got the hint, playing along with him, "It’s said that the Ladder Saintess, famed alongside her, possesses even greater magical talents than the princess."

When Elf heard someone praising her, she puffed out her chest proudly, wagging her tail. @@novelbin@@

"Heh, what Ladder Saintess," An Su sneered, "I’ve seen that Elf before. I hypnotized her effortlessly. She’s just a boring woman who’s practically dead, not nearly as interesting as the Imperial Princess."