When they walked out of the lounge, Serveyia gave Lin Sheng a rough overview of the event’s proceedings.
Actually, it was quite simple: the Principal would give a speech, then Lin Sheng, as the New Princess, would go on stage to take the oath.
Even though the process was short, the fact that the Students were gathered for such a brief event showed just how much Saint Laia valued the Princess.
Principal Kaili’s speech wasn’t particularly special either, just a brief explanation of why everyone was gathered today.
Although it wasn’t long, it still caused quite a stir among the Students.
“Princess? Is it really a Princess?”
“So the person at the hall entrance just now is this term’s Princess?”
“For Serveyia to willingly wear a maid outfit, it could only be for the Princess, right?”
“And it’s also the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, has the legendary Nine-tailed Celestial Fox really appeared again?”
Even though Lin Sheng was currently waiting at the side to go on stage for the oath and couldn’t actually hear the cheers from below, it didn’t stop Lin Sheng from sensing everyone’s excitement just from the indistinct sounds.
He realized that after becoming the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, his perception of emotions had become much sharper.
“Next, let’s welcome our new Princess with a round of applause!”
It’s here, it’s here.
With Principal Kaili’s words, Lin Sheng’s heart started racing.
He was about to step onto the Stage and take an oath in front of tens of thousands of people.
So, from today on, I’m to become the Princess of Saint Laia?
Accompanied by the cheers and applause of the Students as he walked onto the Stage, Lin Sheng felt a mix of nervousness and excitement in his heart.
After all, this was the first time in his life that so many people were cheering for him, purely for his own sake.
Lin Sheng was in a pretty good mood.
He thought he might actually be starting to like this feeling.
After all, what he was receiving now was pure goodwill.
Under such warmth, his steps unconsciously slowed.
Part of it was the high heels on his feet, but Lin Sheng still wanted to enjoy this moment a little longer.
“Child, come here, come to me.”
Unfortunately, the distance wasn’t far.
No matter how much Lin Sheng wanted to slow down, he soon reached the end of the Stage—right beside Principal Kaili.
Noticing that Lin Sheng seemed uncomfortable in high heels, Kaili took over supporting him from Serveyia and led him to a Crystal Ball at the center of the Stage.
“Child, place your hand on the Crystal Ball and communicate with the Heroic Spirit of the Academy.”
Is this part of the oath too?
Lin Sheng felt a bit doubtful but still obediently placed his hand on the Crystal Ball.
A cool sensation touched his palm, and then a genderless voice echoed in his mind.
“Are you Lin Sheng?”
“Yes! Yes, I am.”
“No need to be nervous, child. It’s true we’ve been rather abrupt, but Saint Laia has long suffered the absence of a Princess. Just as we sensed you, Lin Sheng, your bloodline still holds a strand of the purest Nine-tailed Celestial Fox lineage.”
“Though we do not know why this bloodline appeared in you, we still hope you will accept your current status and become a true Princess.”
“May I ask, what happens if I choose not to accept?”
“Why would you not accept?”
“Well, um, you know… Not just anyone can accept having their gender changed, right?”
“So long as you are willing to accept it, power, status, and many things you never dared dream of will belong to you. Though these may not be fully revealed yet, surely you’ve experienced some already.”
“But… I don’t know how to become a true Princess. Uh, you know, I used to be a man, and my background is ordinary. Can someone like me really become a Princess?”
“On that matter, you need not worry. There will be someone to guide you in becoming a true, beloved Princess.”
“Are you referring to Serveyia?”
The voice in his mind did not respond, as if tacitly acknowledging Lin Sheng’s guess.
Then came a silence that lasted so long Lin Sheng wondered if the conversation had ended.
“I-I have another question!”
“Ask.”
“N-not to nitpick, but isn’t this supposed to be an oath? Why does it feel like small talk?”
“Since you have already stood here, it means you have accepted your identity. Since that is so, we have no further demands of you. Only one thing: remember you are the Princess of Saint Laia, one who strives for peace among all races.”
“Your every word and action represents not just yourself, but Saint Laia, and the hope for peace among the races. Do you understand?”
“I-I understand…”
“Also, regarding your new title, I will inform everyone shortly. Any more questions? If not, you may remove your hand.”
“O-one last thing!”
“?”
“I’m curious, what exactly is a Heroic Spirit? Do you have a true form, or were you a spirit from the start?”
“That is not important. Should the chance arise, you will know.”
After these words, the voice in his mind vanished completely.
Lin Sheng wasn’t sure if his abrupt questioning had offended the Heroic Spirit, but since there were no more words, maybe it was more exasperation than anger?
“How was it, child? Finished communicating with the Heroic Spirit?”
Seeing Lin Sheng remove his hand from the Crystal Ball, Principal Kaili approached and asked with concern.
Upon receiving Lin Sheng’s confirmation, Principal Kaili smiled and asked another question.
“So, did you resolve your doubts?”
“Sort of, I guess.”
“Good. Then please rest a moment by the side, child. I have a few words to discuss with the Heroic Spirit myself.”
After saying this, Principal Kaili placed her own hand on the Crystal Ball.
Lin Sheng then noticed a strange expression appear on Principal Kaili’s face.
Judging by the look, it seemed the Heroic Spirit had mentioned Lin Sheng’s bold question to her.
However, Principal Kaili only gave Lin Sheng a meaningful glance before returning to the microphone.
She then announced Lin Sheng’s new name to the Students below:
“The new Princess of Saint Laia: Moonlight Liuli!”
Premium Chapter
Login to buy access to this Chapter.