Chapter Seventy-Nine: The Winter Sacrifice

Today's White Mist City is more lively than a few days ago, and several major avenues are basically blocked with people and carriages, and the comings and goings seem to be festive. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 ļ½‰ļ½Žļ½†ļ½

White Mist City was originally a bustling commercial city, but some time ago, because of the dragon's incident, the whole country was on alert. Not only did the merchants from other places reduce their trade, but the local merchants did not dare to make any big moves, not to mention the common people in the city, most of them hid at home and did not go out, and the whole city was quiet for a while.

Nowadays, everyone's fear of dragons has decreased a lot, and most people have started a normal life, and business contacts have slowly resumed.

Another important reason is that today is the Winter Festival.

The Winter Festival is one of the most important festivals in the Holy See of the Gods of Nature, and every court of the gods holds a grand sacrifice on this day. The bigger the Divine Garden, the greater the event, so the largest Divine Garden in each city always attracts more people.

On this day, whether they are believers or not, most people choose to join in the fun. Whether it's praying for peace or marriage, people tell the gods of nature what they think in their hearts.

The vendors value this business opportunity more, and the streets around the shrine are lined with all kinds of goods, most of which are related to sacrifices, and as long as you go to the shrine, you still have to buy something to bring with you to show your gratitude.

When Leon and his party arrived at the dock, they saw that many people had disembarked from other boats. They are people from the surrounding towns, and most of them are in a hurry to participate in the winter festival to join in the fun.

"That's a lot of people. "Riley is this the first time I've grown up to White Mist City. She had never been far away, and she was curious about everything in front of her.

For example, the dock here is bigger than Ravenwood, and there are dozens of boats parked throughout the water, which is a surprise for the first time, and if it were in a small town, the whole town would have to be a crew member.

Secondly, the tall walls were only heard about, and now they feel amazing when they see it, and the whole city is surrounded, and it should be safe to live in it.

"It's true that there are more people than the other day. York also thought it was strange, the last time he came, it was deserted, and even if everyone was not afraid of dragons, there were not so many talents.

"Today is supposed to be the Winter Festival. Emma explained that this was the only day when there would be such a grand occasion.

Leon nodded, he had forgotten that there was such a holiday. I have participated in this kind of event in the royal capital before, and it is quite boring to say, the royal family members just go and stand there, listen to the bishop's incessant chatter, and then go back. On the contrary, ordinary people can still walk around and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

"You remember this kind of festival, you have a good memory. Leon complimented Emma for how long she had been alone in the woods.

"This, guessed. Emma seemed a little perfunctory.

Now that they know that this is the case, the rest of the people will not find it strange. Originally, people could have fun at festivals like this, but there was no time today.

"Let's go, it's time to get down to business. With a wave of his hand, the Knight of York motioned for the patrol to follow him, all of whom were dressed in ordinary clothes as the prince had commanded, and looked like townsfolk who were joining in the fun.

York's idea is simple, find Shure early, solve the matter early, it will take a lot of time just to find Shure, and it will be detrimental to them to drag it out.

"Don't worry, let's go to the Divine Court first. Leon suddenly stopped York.

"Your Highness, you are not a believer. York's face was full of questions, they were here to find Shure today, even if they wanted to join in the fun, they shouldn't have chosen this day. What's more, now that there are two witches with them, it is not an appropriate thing to go to the divine court, isn't it a blockage in people's hearts.

"Go see the excitement. Leon smiled mysteriously, and then walked forward with Riley and Emma. The location of the divine court is easy to find, and when you enter the city gate, you can see it directly along the avenue.

York had no choice but to follow behind with the patrolmen, and Chris was also among them, but he had already disguised himself, and Shure should have planted eyeliner at the docks, and hiding his identity now would help the operation a lot.

The streets are bustling, with people coming and going, and vendors are dense. Riley entered the city for the first time, and although he knew in his heart that business came first, he couldn't help but look east and west. In contrast, Emma seems much more calm, as if the things around her are not attractive to her.

"Your Highness Leon. Before entering the court, Leon was seen by an acquaintance, and Priest Arno was receiving believers outside, and happened to see the prince in the crowd.

"Priest Arnold. Leon saluted slightly, it seemed that Arnold's status in the Holy See was really not high, only the low-ranking priests would receive them outside, and the high-ranking priests and bishops would read and receive distinguished guests in the Holy See.

"His Royal Highness Leon is here to attend the Winter Festival today. Arnold was in a good mood, the last time he went to discuss the construction of the divine court, he was rejected by the prince, but now he has come to participate in the sacrifice, at least it shows that he believes in the gods of nature, this alone makes Arnold feel very satisfied, and it should be much easier to talk about the construction later.

"Yes, but there are too many people today, and I can't get in for a while. Leon spoke out about his difficulties. Now that the outside of the Divine Court is full of people, it will take a long time to slowly squeeze in.

"His Royal Highness Leon is a distinguished guest, don't bother so much, come with me. Arnold said with a smile. Even believers are also hierarchical in the Holy See, and Leon's status is obviously a valued guest of the Holy See, whether the Divine Court can be built smoothly in the future, the prince's idea is the most critical, and it is natural to treat it well at the moment.

Emma didn't want to go in and wanted to stay outside to see the excitement, although Riley wanted to know what it was like inside the Divine Court, but he didn't worry about Emma alone, so he had to stay with her.

"We will be back soon. Leon agreed.

Under the leadership of Arnold, their group entered the interior of the divine court through the side door on the side, and the inside was much more relaxed, although the believers knelt in front of the idol, it was not crowded, and there was enough space between everyone.

"Arnold, what are you doing here?" said an old man with some dissatisfaction, and he should have received the believers outside at this time.

"Bishop, this is His Highness Lyon of the town of Ravenwood, who has come to the Winter Festival today, and I have brought them in. Arnold introduced the prince.

The bishop knew that the prince and let Arnold negotiate was his intention, but the negotiation was not successful, and the bishop also sent a fire to Arnold, and today he saw the prince coming in person, and he didn't have much thought in his heart, after all, he was just a lord of a small town, but because of his identity, he had to find a high priest to receive him specially.

"It turned out to be His Highness Leon, and I will find a priest to receive it. The smile on the bishop's face was peaceful, and this change of expression was already able to change at will.

"Isn't Arnold a priest? "Leon did not agree with the bishop's intentions.

Arnold, who was on the side, heard this sentence and didn't know what to do.