novelraw Chapter 109 The Savior of All Mankind
Chapter 109 The Savior of All Mankind
Other guests also boarded the bus one after another.
The Jiang brothers were the last to arrive.
In the past, it was always Jiang Xun who would walk behind and doze off, but this time it was Jiang Hong who was listless.
He was practically dragged into the car by his brother with his eyes closed, looking like he was still sleepwalking.
Only after he was seated did Jiang Hong half-open his eyes and mutter, "I should have known better than to stay up late to watch the game last night."
Wen Shumu then remembered that the StarCraft Mech League finals were coming up next week, and their show would be almost finished recording by then.
Chu Zhao and Ludwig are still judges for the finals, so they will definitely be returning to Narentis.
Kemo signaled the camera to start, beginning today's live broadcast.
"Today is our last day on Planet Flora," Komo said with a smile, looking at everyone. "But there's one landmark you haven't visited yet."
Although Jiang Hong was sleepy, as soon as the camera flew over, he immediately switched to "business mode" and blurted out, "Saint-Danti Cathedral!"
Ke Mo gave him a relieved look: "That's right, we'll go there in a bit."
Wen Wei said, "I knew it! The production team couldn't possibly not include the cathedral in the program."
Chu Zhao took out a small mirror and looked at himself from left to right.
After all, we're going to such a solemn place, so we need to make sure we look presentable.
Ludwig glanced at him, then grinned.
Chu Zhao caught it out of the corner of her eye, glared at him, and said, "Are you laughing at me?"
The blond Alpha nodded, and before Chu Zhao could completely lose his temper, he smiled and said, "Because you look cute when you look in the mirror."
Chu Zhao: "..."
Everyone: "..."
[Help! Ludwig is playing his cards out of the box!]
[I need to rewind to the scene of those two desperately riding bicycles on Floating Star to calm down!]
[Does anyone in the know know whether they've actually started dating or not?]
I think they're in talks.
Even if they're not currently in talks, it's probably coming soon.
[This is the first time I've seen Teacher Chu blush, haha!]
[This is hilarious! The guests were all stunned.]
Hongbao's mouth was so wide open her jaw almost dropped.
[Hahaha, even Marshal Ling was completely shocked!]
With a complicated expression, Ke Mo quickly moved on to the next part of the trip, trying to divert the guests' attention: "Travel always brings some wonderful encounters. There are four mysterious partners waiting for you at the Sant'Danti Cathedral."
A hint of surprise flashed in Wen Wei's eyes: "Partners? Are there others besides us?"
"A guest?" Ye Jingxi guessed.
After all, there's a fashion week on Planet Flora recently, and many celebrities are here.
Ke Mo remained tight-lipped, resolutely refusing to reveal anything: "You'll find out when we get there."
"Four..." Wen Shumu asked, "Does that mean one person from each group?"
"Yes, we'll be at the Basilica of Sant'Danti this morning. You can arrange your own itinerary for the afternoon and evening. You've all been in pairs for quite a while now, so let's change things up a bit today."
After finishing his speech, Ke Mo sat back down in the front row, not giving the other guests a chance to ask any more questions.
Ludwig sighed almost imperceptibly.
Switching modes? Light bulb mode?
He had originally thought he could enjoy some alone time with Chu Zhao.
And they even went to the cathedral together—how sacred and romantic!
Wen Shumu also lowered his eyes slightly; he and Ludwig had similar thoughts.
Jiang Hong leaned back and lazily slumped into her seat.
Although it was his first time participating in a variety show, he knew that popular variety shows usually have surprise guest appearances, who are usually people with limited popularity who are forced into the show to ride on its popularity.
The same is likely true on Flora Star, where celebrities abound; it's just a matter of which four stars are involved.
*
The Pawan Hotel is very close to the Sant'Thany Cathedral, less than a ten-minute drive away.
After getting off the bus, a magnificent white Gothic building stands not far away, with hundreds of spires towering on the top of the church, and exquisite stone carvings everywhere on the interior and exterior walls. It is said that there are more than 6,000 of them.
Passing through the huge square pillars, the group arrived at the main entrance of the church.
Wen Shumu looked up and from this angle, he couldn't even see the top of the spire at a glance.
It was only seven in the morning, and there were hardly any tourists. The people coming now were mostly local residents who came to participate in the morning prayers.
Jiang Hong looked around but didn't see anyone who looked like a guest. Could they be inside the church?
A church deacon in a white robe walked towards them with a calm and steady gait. After nodding in greeting, he gestured for the guests to follow him.
The interior of the church is extremely spacious, with the hall separated by four rows of marble columns that are tens of meters high. Sunlight shines through the magnificent stained glass windows on both sides onto the people passing by.
The deacon began to explain the history of the church and the precious artworks preserved within.
He was knowledgeable and erudite, and he told one historical story after another in a vivid and engaging way. Wen Shumu was completely captivated by his story, and the other guests were also focused on the story, following the steward's footsteps slowly.
After pausing briefly at the central altar, the deacon led everyone through a side door to a long corridor.
Looking around, Wen Shumu saw a long row of portraits of people hanging on the walls.
He looked up at the nearest painting, which depicted a white-haired man dressed in magnificent clothes, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, exuding an aura of majesty and oppression that was difficult to look directly at.
Everyone in the interstellar space knows who he is.
He was the creator of this vast empire and the founding emperor of the dynasty—Yi Song.
The deacon said, "This painting is by the realist master, Dvořák."
Wen Wei stared intently at the painting before him, his gaze burning with intensity.
If it weren't for the protective railing around the frame, he probably could have stuck it directly on.
The portraits in the corridor are arranged chronologically, each one a prominent figure in the empire who left a significant mark on history.
The deeper Wen Shumu walked into the corridor, the closer he got to the present time, and he had a vague premonition, his heart beating faster and faster.
He couldn't help but turn his head to look at Ling Suyu, and found that the Alpha's aura had obviously dropped, and his expression was cold and stern.
The white-robed deacon stopped in front of the last painting. When he was introducing the figures earlier, he had maintained a calm demeanor, but now his eyes shone with longing as he gazed up at the enormous painting before him for a long time.
The room was quiet; no one spoke, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the painting.
That was a woman who looked far too young compared to the others, probably no more than 30 years old. She had long, smooth, dark brown hair that was casually draped over her shoulders, and her sky-blue eyes were gentle and clear as she smiled at everyone.
She wore a lab coat, and her demeanor was as soft and approachable as a cloud on a sunny day, yet no one dared to question her fortitude based on her appearance.
The steward spoke slowly: "This is... General Ling Yun, the savior of all mankind."
"Without her, the Empire, the Federation, and even all star systems might have been invaded by alien beasts."