Even for someone of the Metropolitan's rank, healing three people at once is quite exhausting. The process of exorcism and healing was even more troublesome than expected. He had to completely eliminate those forces, as the evil forces are skilled at nesting in the dark corners of souls, growing slowly, and suddenly erupting once they come into contact with the appropriate medium.

The Metropolitan was diligent in his duties. Accompanied by a groan, Celestia woke up, and Li Xin also opened his eyes, then felt the gaze of the Metropolitan from the Earth Mother Goddess Court.

Wow~~~

Simmons, like a majestic eagle, flipped like a lazy donkey and vomited a large amount of black liquid, retching. The black liquid seemed to have many black semi-transparent small worms wriggling in it, making Li Xin and Celestia feel a chill.

"Why does this look like worm larvae?" Celestia murmured.

Volna didn't respond, but the Holy Light between his hands was clear, shining on the liquid. The black liquid sizzled and began to burn, quickly turning to ashes.

After some operation, Simmons looked pale and lifeless, as if he had been ravaged by countless strong men. The Metropolitan was also sweating; this was a loss, the consumption this time was enough to perform over a dozen baptisms for the nobles. He'd have to let Old George settle the bill later.

Both Simmons and Celestia propped up their bodies and hurriedly saluted upon seeing Volna. The Metropolitan Volna was the godfather of both of them, having baptized them at birth. "You two little ones are a bit reckless, the Holy Land is not necessary, and should not be forced. What happened?"

"Father, I know I was wrong. I accidentally came into contact with the mist, thankfully Brother Li saved me," Simmons said. "Brother Li, this is our Earth Mother Goddess Court's Metropolitan Volna, also my and Celestia's godfather."

Metropolitan Volna looked at Li Xin, smiling slightly, "These two little ones grew up under my watch. What did you encounter?"

Simmons and Celestia were also looking at Li Xin. Li Xin wasn't sure how much Simmons knew, but Simmons had always acted with consideration. After thinking seriously, he said, "At that time, when Simmons was about to break through Thunder Stone Bridge, he encountered a huge thunderbolt attack which blasted him away, making contact with the mist. I tried to pull him back with a spiritual ability rope, but an irresistible force was dragging both of us in, completely unstoppable. But then, the Moon God Medal on me suddenly emitted light and protected us, and an explosion occurred. I wasn't very conscious afterward, then we returned to the Canon Law School's base."

"The Moon God Medal?" Volna looked at Li Xin, "That's only awarded for significant contributions, and I remember there are only a dozen or so of them."

"Uncle Luo gave it to me," Li Xin said.

"Luo Jin?"

"Yes, sir, you know him?"

Volna nodded, it was no longer surprising. Luo Jin had appeared in the Church Internal Reference, and for a Night Patrol to appear in the Earth Mother Goddess Court's reference was quite unusual. The Law Enforcer's status was incomparable to that of a Preacher, unless they had contributed to sustaining the church's faith.

As a Law Enforcer, he indeed was commendable clergy.

Volna could clearly feel the fluctuation in Li Xin's emotions at this moment, previously very stable and inscrutable, but this moment was genuine.

Old George said there couldn't be any issue, and he understood it, but as a member of the Church, he still had to be cautious.

"Be more careful in the future, don't rush. The Holy Land has many border areas and is exceptionally dangerous. With your current strength, it's best to lay a solid foundation. You were lucky this time, blessed by the Moon God, but there might not be a next time," Volna said sternly.

"Father, I know I was wrong. There won't be a next time. But now, what am I going to do tomorrow?" Simmons said with a bitter smile. Though treated by Metropolitan Volna, his body couldn't fully recover. In this state, dueling Didia was almost suicide.

Volna merely smiled slightly and looked at Celestia, "You two must take good care of yourselves these days. You might have nightmares at night, but remember they are just dreams, don't be affected. Visit the church every week and come to me once a month."

With that, Volna left. People outside knelt when they saw Volna, initially thinking Count George would come in, but strangely, after waiting for a while, no one came. The doctor who entered told Simmons that the Count had gone home, leaving him to handle it himself.

Simmons, who was hoping his grandfather would save him, was bewildered, "Celestia, what's going on? Am I finished?"

"From the current situation, yes." Celestia nodded vigorously, "This duel is known all over Hedan, Your Majesty is also watching, and everyone from the Knight Academy and Canon Law School is waiting. Unless you really mutate, you can't avoid tomorrow."

"I really appreciate the reminder." Simmons fell back powerlessly on the sickbed, gazing blankly.

He wasn't reckless; he ventured into the Holy Land with confidence. With countless replays and his own improved strength, he genuinely believed he could get through, and he almost did it entirely. Who would have thought of a sudden mutation at the end? Initially, against Didia, he had a seventy-thirty chance, now it's zero-ten.

His suspended heart finally died at that moment.

"Is there no way to deal with such a mutation? Doesn't everyone encounter sudden situations?" Li Xin asked. Duels were Moncalleta's tradition, a method for nobles to resolve problems, essentially seeking fair justice on certain matters, maintaining honor. If one side suddenly had an issue, it's obviously unbalanced. "Can't it be postponed?"

"The duel between Simmons and Didia is not personal enmity but due to our two families. Postponement means surrender, regardless of whether Simmons is truly injured, others will see it as cowardice, more disgraceful than death," Celestia said seriously.

"Celestia, you must be adopted," Simmons said through gritted teeth.

Celestia smiled, "Besides postponement, there's another way: appoint a duel agent to bear the duel's outcome together."

Suddenly, the room's atmosphere changed. Simmons's gaze became eager, turning to Li Xin, "Brother Li..."

"Young Master Simmons, we're not that close…"

"Brother Li, bro, bro~~~" In front of Li Xin, Simmons no longer cared about his image.

Celestia couldn't stand it, thinking this wasn't the Simmons she knew. If she had known he was so spineless, she would've scared him a bit more.

"Simmons, don't get ahead of yourself, we still need Prince Achilles's approval."

In case of a change affecting one side in the duel, appointing a duel agent requires the notary's approval.

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