Ever since she decided to cling to Samuel for the rest of her life, Bai Duan's initially stubborn personality has softened a lot, and she seems to have returned to the docile and well-behaved little padded jacket that Samuel was familiar with, even in bed. He is much more honest and frank, and often indulges and cooperates with Samuel's nonsense, providing him with full benefits.
Except for "fooling around" with increasing affection, Samuel and Bai Duan have nothing to do with their business. Samuel frankly told Bai Duan about his coveting and plans for the Pope, and Bai Duan naturally supported this very much - he has always felt guilty that Samuel missed the title of Pope due to his own reasons, even if The other party repeatedly stated that the position of the pope is not as important as him, but if they can have both, why not do it
In the final analysis, Bai Duan cared so much about the other party's gains and losses because he liked Samuel and cared about him, and was reluctant for Samuel to endure a little bit of grievance and loss.
And after leaving the Holy See, Samuel's plan is also very simple, that is - to continue to gain prestige and sense of presence, so that people all over the continent know that the Holy Son left the Holy See because he fell in love with someone.
They go deep into the people, expel the monsters that are still roaming outside and do evil for the people, and use the holy light to treat diseases and injuries for the people at the bottom. Although neither of the two Bai Duan can help much, but compared to the high-status, elegant and dignified His Royal Highness the Holy Son, Bai Duan, who also came from the bottom and has a smoother and more sophisticated personality in this life, shoulders the responsibility of communicating with others. Instead of Samuel, conveying his kindness and love to the people, of course, it is also indispensable to subtly influence the hearts of the people.
Obviously, compared to the lofty, honorable but distant Holy See, His Royal Highness the Holy Son, who is by his side and extended a helping hand to him, is more likely to be appreciated and loved by the people.
Oh, by the way, the current Samuel can no longer be called "His Royal Highness the Son".
Wherever they went, Samuel and Bai Duan were warmly welcomed by the people. Some of them could not understand or even accept that Samuel fell in love and violated the teachings for one person, but when they After really getting in touch with this pair of lovers, they really couldn't afford to resist.
The Son-in-law immersed in love seems to have shed the veil of remoteness, mistyness and mystery, and has become more amiable and approachable. More importantly, anyone can see that Samuel who is with Bai Duan Er was really very happy, whenever he saw the white satin, his eyes seemed to glow with dazzling brilliance, and the breath around him was even more warm like spring.
Although Bai Duan came from a humble background, he didn't develop any bad habits, and his every move showed good upbringing. If someone said that he was a little prince from aristocratic background, there seemed to be nothing wrong with him.
Under Samuel's careful care and love, Bai Duan's appearance became more and more radiant. When he looked at you with pure and beautiful eyes and a smile on his white and tender face, probably no one would have any affection for him. disgust. Being with such a well-behaved and lovely young man day and night—I heard that he has the grace of saving his life—then it seems that it is not too strange that His Royal Highness the Son will fall in love.
As time passed, the people also gradually accepted the lover chosen by their noble Son, and felt that the appearance of the two standing together was indeed particularly suitable, and they really were a pair of lovers.
There are even many people who change their views on Samuel because of this, thinking that he really treats people of all origins equally, which is completely different from those bishops in the Holy See who regard themselves as noble and look down on ordinary people—only this way People should be the servants chosen by the God of Light. As for love...as long as it doesn't affect the upright and pure nature of believers, and doesn't change their code of conduct, why should such a beautiful feeling be abandoned
After accepting the love between Samuel and Bai Duan, the people even launched a voluntary volition, hoping that Samuel's love affair that violated the teachings would be accepted by the Holy See. At the same time, the secular kingship also got involved , graciously invited Samuel to their court, whether it was a temporary stay or a long-term stay, all were welcome.
Some time ago, the Holy See has been intervening in the royal power, and this move has aroused great dissatisfaction and vigilance of the royal family. It is true that they respect the Holy See and are grateful for its contribution in expelling monsters and protecting the people, but this does not mean that they are willing to surrender their power.
However, even if they were dissatisfied with the Holy See, the royal families of various countries did not dare to break their faces with each other. Instead, they had to hold the confession and compromise under the pressure of the Holy See. I don't know how long I can last.
For this reason, the favorability of the royal families for Samuel is overwhelming, and they almost regard him as a savior. As soon as he learned that he had left the Holy See, he naturally couldn't wait to offer an olive branch.
As long as they can invite Samuel to their court, with Samuel's strength and appeal among the congregation, they will not be able to organize a team with holy light, even if it is not as powerful as the Holy See, but At least they have a certain ability to protect themselves when facing monsters. If the Holy See continues to push forward and use "protection" as an excuse to persecute them, they will not be powerless to resist.
It's a pity that Samuel's ambition is not here. He politely but resolutely rejected the invitation of the royal family. He was not moved by the high-ranking officials and generous salaries provided by the royal family. Instead, he was more willing to stay in the private sector and serve the people under difficult conditions.
After confirming that they could not persuade Samuel, the royal families of various countries decisively changed their minds and began to put pressure on the Holy See instead.
Now that the monsters have been repelled, at least there won't be any big moves in the near future, and the Holy See is also in the post-war stage with heavy damage, and it is rare to be at a disadvantage in the confrontation with the royal power. As a result, the royal families of various countries united and planned to take a gamble-if Samuel could not be invited to their court, then let him be the pope!
When Samuel was the Holy Son, he was known for being honest, just, gentle and selfless, and aloof from the world. Not only did he never express any ambitions, but he also took the initiative to lead the knights when the cardinals were fighting for the position of the pope. They went to the front line to fight against the monsters. Even, facing the position of pope which was at his fingertips at the end, he revealed his "shortness" again, rejected the temptation to ascend to the high position, and instead chose to join hands with his lover.
Although this kind of behavior is very unreasonable in the eyes of people who are immersed in power struggles, and even some people hate it, but there is no doubt that such a person is the most desired pope candidate for the royal families of all countries—as long as Samuel becomes The Pope, they don't have to worry about the Holy See stretching out its "magic claws" to them after recovering.
Because of the blessing of the Holy Light, the congregation generally lived longer than ordinary people, and the Pope lived even longer. In this era, ordinary people lived to be seventy or eighty years old, but unless they died of accidents, popes rarely died before the age of one hundred, and there were even popes who lived to nearly two hundred years old.
In such a long period of time, the secular kingship has changed for several generations. According to this calculation, Samuel, who is still very young, can at least protect the royal family for more than two generations, and the successor he chooses may partly succeed him. With a peaceful and fraternal character who is indifferent to the world, he continues to coexist peacefully with the secular kingship.
—Since the secular monarchy cannot refuse the protection of the Holy See, then this should already be the best result. After studying all aspects of the conditions and discussing the research in depth, they decided to take a gamble even at the risk of offending the Holy See.
On the one hand, it is the voice of the people, and on the other hand, it is the pressure of the royal families of various countries. The Holy See, which is already chaotic and divided, cannot bear such pressure.
Although Samuel walked swiftly, his influence on the Holy See has not weakened in the slightest. Most of the congregation in the Holy See miss him, and as long as they are compared with Samuel, no one can satisfy them . What's more, such as Andre, the knight who heroically killed the enemy and made great contributions in the battle of light and dark, resolutely rejected the conferment of the Holy See, and followed him on the grounds that he was still Samuel's "guardian knight" Samuel left the Holy See, and most of the knights who followed Samuel to the front also made the same choice, which made the Holy See weaker and people's hearts fluttering.
Finally, the seriously ill Pope no longer had the energy to maintain the crumbling Holy See. He summoned a few high-ranking bishops to hold a secret meeting, and after the meeting, he immediately sent knights to the small village where Samuel and Bai Duan stayed overnight, and rescued the man who had saved the Holy See and The "former" Holy Son who caused countless troubles for the Holy See, please come back—of course, he has not forgotten his lover Bai Duan.
Summoned by the Pope, Samuel naturally did not dare to delay, and quickly rushed back to the Holy See, and the Pope was also extremely urgent. After talking with him alone, he officially announced Samuel as the next Pope. As for this Pope, there is an upright The lover's matter was ignored by everyone intentionally or unintentionally.
— This time, Samuel did not raise any objections.
Since the Holy See was in a state of waste, Samuel's coronation was not ostentatious, but that didn't mean it was low-key.
—In fact, this is the succession ceremony with the most grand scene and the largest number of participants other than the first pope, and the reason is because of "the will of the people".
The royal families of various countries not only generously presented generous gifts, but even the kings came to the scene in person. When the king was traveling, the guard of honor was naturally large in scale, and the entire Shengguang Square was packed to the brim.
In addition to the royal family and nobles, Samuel, who has always been inclined to the common people, will never refuse the participation of the people. Ordinary people continue to come from all over the world to congratulate and pay homage. , Even if they are waiting outside the high walls of the Holy See, they are still enthusiastic and eagerly waiting. Fortunately, the people who came to watch the ceremony were all devout believers, and the templars were also on guard, so there was no disturbance that affected the entire succession ceremony.
Although everything is simple, the necessary procedures cannot be ignored at all. Samuel, dressed in a gorgeous robe that symbolized the pope, walked up to the high platform step by step, knelt on one knee in front of the previous pope, who was already having difficulty sitting upright, and let him wear the pope's crown for himself.
Afterwards, he walked slowly towards the statue of the God of Light, knelt in front of the statue and prayed devoutly, vowing to be dedicated to his duties, restrain himself and others, and protect all living beings, and never let down the trust and support of the people and believers.
After the oath was over, the bell on the highest spire of the Holy See resounded throughout the world, announcing the birth of a new Pope to the people of the whole continent, and cheers erupted inside and outside the Holy See. Samuel stood up amidst the congratulations of the crowd, first saluted the smiling and relieved old pope, then stepped down the high platform quickly, hugged his lover who was looking up at him from the audience, and joined him Share your joy and glory.
This move by the new pope was definitely not within the pre-arranged arrangements. The people watching the ceremony were subconsciously stunned, and then smiled kindly. Nothing was seen.
Therefore, at the succession ceremony, Samuel unabashedly showed his concern for his lover, and really spent his whole life fulfilling his promise, being loyal to him, loving him, and admiring him. The gods and couples who relish and envy.
Pope Samuel, known as the "Son of Light", can be said to be an outstanding figure in the history of the Holy See after the first Pope. He not only led the army to fight against the monsters and destroyed the long-planned plan of the monsters, but also rebuilt the crumbling Holy See after the catastrophe, making it regain its glory and even become stronger and more prosperous.
Legends and ballads about him spread throughout the entire continent and throughout history, including miracles of kindness and benevolence, heroic bravery, and romantic love that make all Huaichun boys and girls imagine.
He once gave up the pope because of his lover, and after succeeding to the pope, he held a grand wedding with his lover against all opinions, and at the same time opened the prelude to the religious reform presided over by him. He strongly encouraged the congregation to leave the ivory tower of the Holy See, which is far away from the world, and go deep into the people to serve the people, which further enhanced the reputation of the Holy See. In this religious reform, the most mixed change is that he won by setting an example. Allowing congregants to fall in love and even get married has brought about earth-shaking changes for the entire Holy See.
According to Samuel, in his mind, pure love is absolutely impossible to hinder his belief and loyalty to the gods, and he will even serve the gods more piously because of this, thanking him for bringing his lover to his side , so that I can live a full and happy life.
With the example of His Majesty the Pope, many congregants who left the Holy See developed feelings for the common people when they aided the people, which made the Holy See "closer to the people" in an unexpected way, and the relationship with the people became closer. It also gradually eliminated the arrogance of the congregation who thought highly of themselves and looked down on the people at the bottom.
From another perspective, this reform also suppressed the once corrupt and chaotic promiscuity behavior in the Holy See, because it encourages, recognizes, and protects only the first relationship of believers, and believes that this is the most pure and innocent. However, it still criticizes and opposes indiscriminate love and simple indulging in carnal desires—once they can have a stable relationship, few believers are willing to risk being judged by the canon to have physical relationships with others.
Of course, in addition to the beneficial side, this reform also has disadvantages.
Many congregants and even bishops have been deceived by their lovers because of their inhuman love, and have done things that are harmful to the Holy See. Therefore, the debate on whether the congregation should indulge in love has been enduring—however, these have nothing to do with Cypriot Muir and Bai Duan have nothing to do with each other, because they have lived a perfect life and left this world hand in hand.
Volume Six Interstellar "Rivals" Become Lovers