Befriending The Most Powerful Person

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"Your Highness, this is just a lowly commoner who is trying to gain benefits by slandering," Rist quickly said.

He was extremely anxious now, afraid that His Highness might suddenly decide to investigate the child's background.

"Mmm..." Sophia gritted her teeth, knowing that His Highness could save her child. She wanted to reveal the truth but was silenced by the Perry family guards beside her.

Eumir coldly glanced at them and noticed that the furball in his arms was getting hotter. He knew he couldn't delay any longer and instructed his subordinates behind him, "Keep an eye on that person. I'll deal with it later."

Since seeing the furball in that woman's arms on the first day of the celebration, he had subconsciously paid more attention to it. He couldn't help but think that it would be comfortable to hold it.

Although he had seen many celestial infants before, he had never had such thoughts.

At that time, he didn't think much about it. But today, when the furball rolled in front of him, he felt a slight tremor in his heart, a possessive desire that had never appeared before.

He didn't want anyone else to see the furball in front of him.

With that in mind, Eumir held the furball even tighter.

Rist's expression became even more unpleasant. If he had known this would happen, he should have kicked these two out earlier. If this affected His Highness's impression of him, it might even have an impact on his position.

Meanwhile, Eumir walked into the deepest part of the temple, holding the furball in his arms. This place was only accessible to members of the royal family, and his other subordinates waited outside.

Although Rist wanted to go in and see what was happening, his status and lack of access prevented him from doing so. He could only anxiously wait outside and explain the current situation to Deloris.

The news about the illegitimate child couldn't be concealed anymore, but Rist believed he could shift all the blame onto Sophia. She was just a woman from a small family who insisted on getting involved. She should have recognized her own status from the beginning.

After this matter was resolved, he would directly eliminate this woman once and for all.

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The floor of the temple was made of beautiful holy cloud marble, resembling clouds floating on water. Tall pillars surrounded the area, and when one looked up, they could see the high dome. In the deepest part of the temple stood the lifelike statue of the Goddess of Light, radiating a sacred aura.

There were priests all around, who respectfully greeted Eumir when they saw him.

Eumir approached the statue with the furball and placed the infant on a soft cushioned bed. He looked at the other priests and said, "Let's begin."

The leading priest looked at him in astonishment and asked, "Your Highness, are you personally conducting the ceremony?"

When celestial infants have enough power, they can undergo their first transformation. However, usually, an outsider is needed to guide them, someone respected or of high status.

Given Eumir's cold demeanor, it was rare for him to personally guide this infant. If the child had good talent, with such a beginning, their future would be filled with light.

Meanwhile, Shao Ci, in a dazed state, felt even more light elemental energy surging into his body. While his whole body felt warm, he also had a sense of being stretched... and this uncomfortable feeling was intensifying.