Chapter 335. Caesar of Belief (4)

When the army entered Warrant with a flag bearing a large imperial family insignia, people all bowed their heads. The only people who could proudly present the imperial family insignia were the emperor and his immediate lineage.

The ordinary citizens of Warrant bowed down in response to the sudden visit of a high-ranking person, but the noble knights, adventurers, and mercenaries kept their focus on the flag while bowing their heads.

"It must not be an ordinary high-ranking person." Hillis stood up straight and watched the imperial procession with interest.

There were no other insignias other than that of the imperial family on the flag flying in the wind. Usually, when it came to the direct lineage of the emperor, a flag symbolizing each prince or empress was attached under the imperial family flag. The absence of such a flag meant that the emperor, or the crown prince, who was confirmed to succeed the emperor, was arriving.

"Since the emperor wouldnt be coming here, it must be that stiff, good-looking man. Hillis recalled the crown prince, whom she had been introduced to by Leisha two and a half years ago at the New Year's Festival. He was handsome but not playful at all, so he didn't match her at all.

"Saintess-nim, the opponent is the crown prince. So..." Albatoss nagged Hillis out of concern.

"I know. I'll be polite in public." Hillis snorted.

Just as the carriage bearing the imperial family insignia passed by Hillis, a trumpet sounded and the march stopped. As Bloody rode ahead of the carriage atop a horse, he smiled lightly and bowed his head when he saw Hillis.

Hillis also bowed her head slightly in greeting, saying, "Best wishes with all endeavors, General Bloody."

"This soldier is only following His Majesty's order. Saintess-nim, you must be having a hard time taking care of the sick, Bloody said.

They had been acquainted with each other without Den and Leisha. Since they were personal acquaintances, the difference in their age wasnt important. However, the two were well aware that they had to speak formally in public based on each other's position.

Then the carriage door opened, and Crown Prince Zantes slowly emerged from it. He said to Hillis, "It's been a while, Saintess."

Due to Zantes' appearance, people around him couldnt raise their heads, and even the paladins, who never knelt except to the Pope and the saintess, bowed at the waist and showed courtesy.

Only Hillis stood up straight and just bowed her head, saying, "It's been a while, Your Highness Crown Prince."

"It's nice to meet again like this, Zantes said, receiving Hilliss greetings. Then he smiled and spoke to the people around him. "Now, everyone, raise your heads. I didn't come here to receive bows.

Despite Zantes statement, only a few nobles raised their heads. For those lying on the floor and bowing, the crown prince was a person with status as high as the sky, who would be difficult to meet even once in a lifetime. Raising ones head in front of such a person was no different from asking to have it cut off.

Zantes smiled bitterly at the sight, remarking, "Huh-huh, it's hard. It's so hard to approach people. If I stay here, many people will be uncomfortable, so excuse me first. He then said to Hillis, I would like to meet you later. Do you have time?"

Hillis nodded. "Of course."

"Then I'll send someone later. I'll say my greetings then, Zantes said.

"All right, Hillis replied.

Zantes got back into the carriage, and the stopped procession resumed heading toward Warrants castle.

Hillis lightly clicked her tongue as she watched the moving wagon, muttering, "Tsk tsk, I feel bad for you."

Even if the crown prince met someone he knew while passing by, he couldnt stop and talk comfortably, but had to keep moving. Being in his position wasnt a job fit for humans. That was especially true for those who didnt enjoy power and were uncomfortable being bowed to.

"I suppose my situation isnt so different, Hillis remarked bitterly with a self-deprecating smile.

Albatoss, Hilliss escort, shared that bitter look. He too knew that the saintess had few freedoms. The reason why he couldnt forcibly remove the fly that buzzed around Hillis, despite not liking the fly, was because Den played a role in relieving her stress.

"Let's move too. There are many patients who havent yet been treated, Hillis said as she busily walked away.

* * *

Galak sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and breathed deeply. As if awakening all the cells in his body, he called forth his mana and boosted his healing power. Using Mirpa's healing potion and the self-healing power he had raised to the maximum, he treated the wounds hed suffered from the Spirit Sword. Although the black mana that spread in all directions as a result was unpleasant, he recovered at a rapid pace.

"Tch, you're still a monster beyond human limits." Libra clicked his tongue and complained as he watched Galaks recovery.

Galak laughed happily. "It's hard to hear someone calling me a monster. Aren't you also a fanatic who gave up on being a human being?"

"Hmph! To overturn this false world, I would give up being a human a hundred t