Escorted by the Holy Sword Knights, Shien and Lucy left the palace.
Yulin stayed behind.
Shien wasn’t going far, just next to the palace.
On the heart island where the palace was located, there was only one other building besides the royal castle.
That was the temple.
Shien’s goal today was to enter the inner sanctum of the temple.
“Have you made up your mind?”
On their way to the temple, Lucy asked Shien for final confirmation.
“There’s only one chance to enter the inner sanctum, only one chance to gain enlightenment. Are you sure you want to use it now?”
Talking about serious matters, with others present, Lucy didn’t let loose as she did in private, but entered princess mode, becoming dignified and composed.
However, Lucy didn’t distance herself from Shien. As they walked, their shoulders touched, their unguarded closeness telling everyone about their relationship.
Shien glanced at the people around them, bowing and looking at them with envy and jealousy, then looked away.
“I’m absolutely certain.” Shien hadn’t changed his mind. He said to Lucy, “I believe it’s best for me to use this opportunity as soon as possible.”
It wasn’t that Shien was impatient, but without bottlenecks or worries about exhausting his potential, using this opportunity earlier or later didn’t really make a difference.
“Indeed, if we don’t consider bottlenecks and limits, this opportunity can be used at any time. After all, when connecting with the [Logic], being at your limit or facing a bottleneck won’t grant you more enlightenment. Regardless of level or stage, everyone receives the same enlightenment and gains.”
Lucy nodded in agreement, then added,
“But if one gains enlightenment while at a bottleneck or limit, it’s like receiving external help, making it easier to break through and reawaken one’s exhausted potential. Such an opportunity is very rare.”
In other words, the enlightenment gained within the inner sanctum wouldn’t increase or decrease, but if one was at a bottleneck or limit, besides the enlightenment, their bottleneck or limit would also loosen, leading to a breakthrough.
Therefore, people naturally wanted to enter the inner sanctum when they reached a bottleneck or limit to gain this enlightenment.
However, without the issue of bottlenecks and limits, the enlightenment gained would be the same, neither increasing nor decreasing.
Therefore…
“I believe my choice is correct.”
Shien said to Lucy.
Lucy didn’t say much.
“If it were anyone else, I would definitely try to persuade them, but you don’t really need to worry too much.”
That’s what Lucy thought.
Because Shien was the true Hero.
Heroes had limitless potential. Even the weakest Hero could naturally grow to the legendary level, no less than Aldia.
And Shien?
Lucy wasn’t sure about his potential, but judging from the power of his Holy Sword, it was definitely much stronger than hers.
The Holy Sword was a power born from the concept of “Hero.”
Its strength was closely related to the Hero who was its source.
The stronger the Hero’s potential and talent, the more powerful the Holy Sword.
Shien’s Holy Sword required three Seal Rings to be fully sealed, and he had only been in this world for a few months, yet his strength was already no less than hers. This made Lucy certain that her beloved’s potential was immeasurable.
Therefore, it would be extremely difficult for Shien to exhaust his potential.
So, Lucy didn’t think there was anything wrong with Shien’s choice. She only reminded him briefly and chose to respect his decision.
Thus, Lucy brought Shien and the Holy Sword Knights to the temple.
Lucy had sent someone ahead to inform them of their arrival.
Therefore, when Shien and Lucy arrived, a large group of people was waiting for them at the temple gate, welcoming their arrival.
At the forefront was Yuler.
“Welcome to the temple, Earl Buztout.”
Yuler stepped forward with a smile and greeted Shien amiably.
“Your Holiness?” Shien was surprised. “You came to greet us personally? You shouldn’t have.”
He really hadn’t expected Yuler to personally greet him.
But thinking about it carefully, it was only natural.
“You, like Princess Lucy, have a deep connection with the Divine Race. Therefore, you are our most esteemed guests.” Yuler said matter-of-factly, “Moreover, you’re preparing to enter the inner sanctum. The inner sanctum is a treasure left by the Supreme God. Every time it’s used, it requires my consent as the Pope. It’s only fitting for me to welcome you two.”
“Then we’ll trouble Your Holiness.” Shien nodded and said, “Shall we go now?”
“It seems you’re in a hurry.” Yuler couldn’t help but smile. “In that case, please come with me. The Goddess is also waiting for you.”
“Goddess?” Shien raised an eyebrow.
Lucy then spoke.