Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Saintess Candidate

Are you eligible to participate? 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Participate in what?

Lynn glanced at Xiya. She’s usually not cryptic in her words, but now she’s speaking halfway through.

"The election for the Saintess of the Divine Hall of Nature is about to start. I was qualified to run before, but ever since I got involved with you, I’m automatically disqualified, considering I already have a man, and the Saintess is required to have an immaculate body."

Seeing Lynn’s puzzled expression, Xiya remembered that he didn’t quite understand the Elf Race, so she hurriedly explained to him.

Election for the Saintess of the Divine Hall of Nature?

Lynn knew that the Elf Race worships the Goddess of Nature and Life, who holds immense power over two divine domains, making her one of the top ten Main Gods of the Pantheon. The Elf Race and the Druids call her the Goddess of Nature, while other races refer to her as the Goddess of Life.

As a prince of the Elf Race, Xiya was quite young, yet she already possessed Saint Tier strength. It wasn’t surprising that she was eligible to run for Saintess.

But as she herself said, she’s already involved with him. Although she hasn’t lost her virginity and still maintains purity, the requirements for the Saintess position in the Divine Hall are extremely strict, demanding absolute purity, and Xiya is clearly no longer pure, so how could she run for the position of Saintess in the Divine Hall of Nature?

"I know you can’t understand it, but this year’s Saintess election is indeed different from previous ones. It’s not just Xiya being a virgin; even those who have been intimate with the Hero won’t lose their eligibility."

Like Xiya, the Prophet Grandma wasn’t cryptic in her words; she held Xiya’s hand and calmly spoke.

"Lady Goddess’s path of nature has reached its end, but the path of life is still lacking. As a Deity who governs the Law of Life, she hasn’t personally birthed life, which is her oversight. So, this time the Saintess election has actually been changed to a selection. Lady Goddess needs a Saintess who can share insights into the divine path of life with her."

"So Xiya, you don’t need to worry about your relationship with the Hero. Not only will it not affect your participation, but it’s actually an advantage. Since this time around, candidates with lovers or spouses will be given extra consideration; those who have borne children will be regarded even more highly."

The Prophet Grandma’s words made both Xiya and Lynn immediately understand.

Especially Lynn, who summarized it: previously, the Goddess of Nature and Life selected Saintesses who were pure, flawless girls who could ride unicorns. But this time, the Saintess selection targets those with experience. The goal has shifted from a maiden to a married woman, and having him as her lover turns out to be a bonus, while still holding virginity might actually be a disadvantage.

So why not tonight then...

Lynn rubbed his chin, wanting to lend Xiya a hand in helping her become the Saintess of the Divine Hall of Nature.

But then again, what use is there if Xiya becomes the Saintess of Nature? Aside from giving him an attack speed buff, it doesn’t really have much actual significance. Plus, those high-up Deities are stingy and petty. Being a Saintess doesn’t entail many blessings, otherwise Sifrin would have taken off ages ago.

Besides...

The Goddess of Nature and Life is female, right? The Saintess is also female, right?

How are they supposed to share insights into the divine path of life?

You might as well choose me as the Holy Son; I can share insights into the path of life with you every night...

Uh, I seem to be going off track. Lynn side-eyed Xiya and saw her somewhat tempted expression. It’s apparent that she actually has some thoughts about the position of Saintess of Nature.

She may not covet the status and position of a Saintess, but as a devout follower, who wouldn’t want to be closer to the Deity they believe in?

"Lynn, I kind of want to..."

Xiya was clearly hesitant. Following her heart, if she still had the eligibility, she would be very willing to participate in the Saintess selection. But practically speaking, Lynn was currently infatuated with her; leaving him at this time would be quite unfriendly to him.

After all, the Saintess selection is no small matter; it couldn’t be completed in three or five days. She couldn’t say how many days she’d be away if she left, and with her not around, how would Vivian manage to cope...

"If you really want to go, then go. Anyway, this Saintess position is okay; it doesn’t affect our relationship... Uh, Prophet Grandma, you can’t be lying to me, right? It really doesn’t affect it?"

For Xiya’s small wish, Lynn was of course supportive. Since it wouldn’t interfere with them being together, making her happy was a good thing.

However, the position of Saintess of the Divine Hall is an important matter; he had to inquire carefully, lest Xiya truly gains the title of Saintess, and the Divine Hall of Nature is unwilling to let her leave, which would be quite troublesome.

"Dare not deceive the Hero. The Hero is a great benefactor to our race. Xiya earning your favor is her fortune; even if she is truly chosen by Lady Goddess, she will still be your elf. This point can be jointly guaranteed by myself and the Elf Queen."

The Prophet Grandma fixed her aged and murky eyes upon Lynn’s, earnestly promising him.

Lynn wasn’t familiar with the Prophet’s standing within the Elf Race, but if she could be mentioned alongside the Elf Queen, that certainly carried weight. Moreover, she was already quite old, unlikely to deceive him, a young man.

"That puts my mind at ease; Xiya, you go ahead and remember to come back once it’s over."

Lynn exhaled, as he was also reluctant to part with Xiya. But he couldn’t selfishly tether Xiya to him, forbidding her from doing anything. After all, she was a living, breathing elf, not some object.

"But if it’s going to take long... why not compromise Natasha tonight and consummate our marriage."

Though saying such a thing directly to Lynn made Xiya quite embarrassed, considering her departure would indeed cause Lynn worry, she still wanted to give him peace of mind.

She indeed wanted to get closer to Lady Goddess, not intending to abandon Lynn because of it. If it weren’t for the situation being special this time, removing restrictions on the Saintess’s romance, she would rather give up her eligibility than disappoint Lynn.

And the best, most reliable peace of mind would be to give him completely, since their relationship had already reached that point, only short of the final step.

"You’ll make me seem like I’m just lusting after your beauty, Xiya."

Hearing Xiya’s words, Lynn sighed; was he really such a shallow man? Felt like he was being undervalued...

Alright, maybe he was indeed a bit shallow. If Xiya weren’t so breathtakingly beautiful, he wouldn’t have been interested in her, leading to pursuing her as his wife.

But he hadn’t walked through life blind to beauty; a unique destiny brought about the results of today.

"So you’re not in a rush then, or are you saying, you would get even more excited if I truly became the Saintess?"

Xiya had been with Lynn for more than just a day or two, plus she had sharp eyes and keen intuition, always able to make a remark that strikes at the heart of Lynn.