The golden barrier around the city which restricted the entry of Dark Mages was broken. However, that didn't mean it was easy for a Dark Mage to enter. The security around the city was increased in the absence of the Golden Barrier.
Surprisingly enough, a Head Priest of the Church of Light was placed at every entrance of the City. Moreover, the City had used some means to ban teleportations inside the city. No one could sneak inside in such a way. Whoever wanted to enter the City had to do so through the main entrance.
Gabriel advanced closer to the City entrance on foot, accompanied by the Holy Priestess of Summoning.who had also restricted her powerful aura to make sure that even a Head Priest couldn't see her as anything more than an ordinary mage.
There was a long line before the entrance of the City itself and surprisingly enough out of people who were trying to enter the City, more than ninety percent of them were Light Element Mages b
"I didn't know this City was such a desired place for Light Mages. There are so many Light Mages standing in line to enter the City." Avilia was slightly curious about just what could be attracting so many Light Mages to Lumen.
She wasn't the only one who was surprised. Gabriel also appeared quite intrigued. Last time he came here, he had seen many Light Mages, but the other Element Mages were certainly more in numbers. However for some reason, at the moment the place was overwhelmed by Light Mages.
"There must be a reason for so many people to come here," Avilia muttered, glancing at Gabriel in amusement. "You know it, don't you? You came here for the same reason?"
"You give me too much credit." Gabriel shrugged. "I've no idea why they are all here. One thing I'm sure of though. They didn't come here for the same reason as me."
With time, more and more people entered the City after checking and verification. Slowly yet steadily, Gabriel moved forward in the line. However, the line hadn't shortened at all. As people entered the City, even more people joined the line.
"Whatever attracts these people should be special. Let me ask someone." Avilia couldn't let her curiosity torment her anymore. She decided to ask the people in her surrounding.
"Excuse me." She turned around, focusing on the man behind her.
The man who stood behind Avilia was in her early twenties as well. He was initially concerned about entering the City and didn't focus on his surroundings. However as Avilia turned around his eyes lit up.
The man was instantly dazed before the young lady's beauty. He had no idea that the person who stood before him was such a beauty.
"Y-yes." He stuttered for a moment as his face turned red. He had never talked to such a beautiful lady before. He didn't feel confident enough in himself. In the end, he could only lower his hand, sneakily stealing glances.
Avilia understood the thoughts of the young man clearly. However, she didn't react. It wasn't her first time seeing people like that. If anything, the man was much better than others before since he was at least not brazen enough. If he had been more brazen, she could've already thrashed him.
"I wanted to ask you why so many Light Mages have gathered here so suddenly. Would it be possible for little brother to enlighten us?"
"Cough cough!" The man was shy, but hearing the lady call him little brother, he almost felt like he had choked.
He had been thinking about how to get closer to the lady yet she had already made him a little brother? He couldn't help but scratch the back of his head in embarrassment. From the young lady's words it was clear that she had no interest in him and was intentionally speaking such words to make it clear to him.
He could only swallow that awkward feeling and explain. "It's because of the Decree of the Church of Light."
"Decree of the Church?" The Holy Priestess asked in confusion.
There was only one time when the Church had issued a decree, and that was when it fought the Church of Darkness years ago. And that was when they needed warriors in a battle against the Church of Darkness which was at its peak.
Even Gabriel was intrigued by this, paying more attention to the explanation.
"What Decree?" he asked.
The young man in the back frowned, noticing the mark on the back of Gabriel's hand. "Young friend, you're also a Mage of Light. Since you're here, I thought you came here because of that decree as well."
Gabriel shook his head. "I've no idea. I just came here for something else. What Decree could you be talking about?x
"Young friend, you've truly been a frog at the bottom of the well. Still your luck is quite good that you're here, despite not knowing anything." The young man smiled wryly. "Anyway, the Church issued a Decree asking all the Light Mages to gather before the Church of Light for a great opportunity."
"Great opportunity?" Avilia frowned, curiously glancing back at the nearby City.
"That's right. Apparently, the Church has recently decided to select a Holy Son of the Light. However, they don't want to restrict this to only the members of the Church."
"That's why, everyone has been called here. If destiny wills it, the person who is selected would immediately soar through the skies!" The young man exclaimed with fervour in his eyes as if he had been dreaming of this day and night!
"Holy Child?" Gabriel frowned. He held the hand of Avilia and pulled her closer to him, whispering in her ears. "What is that?"
He could've asked the question to the young man as well, however from what he could understand, the man already told them the content of the decree. Other than that, he could never have more information about such a thing compared to Avilia.
Avilia didn't immediately answer. She appeared to be lost in some thoughts. "A Holy Child? Something doesn't seem right..."
The young man in the back saw Gabriel grab the young lady's hands and turn her toward him. His face turned red in jealousy but he couldn't do anything. It appeared that the young lady had some line of special relationship with Gabriel so he let it be. He just closed his eyes, not speaking much.
"What are you thinking?" Gabriel asked the Holy Priestess who was lost in thoughts.
Avilia came to her senses and explained. "A Holy Child is a position that's said to be just under the Holy Lord of Light. A Holy Child is allowed to train under the Holy Lord, personally learning from him the spells that others can't even dream of. "
She continued with her line of thought. "The Church of Light has never had a Holy Child throughout their history though. For them to do something like this now of all times? I have a feeling it's not as simple as it looks. Something else is going on..."
