Chapter 28: The Chapel

Although the Princess carry was a little trick of Serveyia, Lin Sheng’s thanks made her feel as if she’d punched cotton instead.

She had originally intended to make Lin Sheng feel ashamed, but it seemed she really needed to find another way to make this little fox pay for his earlier arrogance.

However, at this moment, Lin Sheng, who was sitting in the carriage, had no mind to care about what Serveyia was thinking.

He had never ridden a carriage before, so the entire experience was incredibly novel to him.

Moreover, since the carriage prepared by Sofia, who hailed from a Merchant Family, was naturally not an ordinary model, there was no jostling at all.

Also, perhaps because the soundproofing was quite good, Lin Sheng could barely hear any outside noise while sitting inside.

To be honest, this feeling was even more comfortable than riding an automobile in the Empire.

Hmm, according to Serveyia, he would also have his own exclusive means of transportation.

Would it be this comfortable too?

While Lin Sheng was still lost in random thoughts, the carriage had already arrived at the entrance of the Saint Laia Academy Auditorium.

The curtain was lifted by Sofia, and a cat head peeked inside.

“Princess, we’ve arrived, nya!”

“Eh? Okay! Thank you, Sofia.”

Although sitting in such a steady carriage made it hard to judge how long the journey had taken, considering he was still wearing a tight skirt and high heels, being able to borrow the carriage was truly a big help.

Of course, after expressing his thanks, a new problem emerged—how was he supposed to get down?

Unlike back in the Qingli Hall, now at the entrance to the auditorium there were quite a few people watching.

He couldn’t possibly have Serveyia carry him down again, could he?

But, if he had to rely on himself, how would he manage these steps?

For him, even walking on the stone paths in the courtyard was difficult enough, let alone these steps.

If he slipped and fell, he’d become famous for all the wrong reasons.

Serveyia stepped down from the carriage before Lin Sheng, looking back at his struggling expression with composed amusement.

To be honest, watching Lin Sheng hesitate between wanting to descend and not daring to, she felt this was quite a delightful experience in itself.

“What’s wrong, little fox, do you need my help?”

“Serveyia, I can’t get down…”

“Do you need me to carry you?”

“Can’t you just support me instead?”

By now, quite a few students around had turned curious gazes toward them.

Being stared at by so many eyes, Lin Sheng felt a little shy.

Serveyia, however, didn’t care.

She simply took Lin Sheng’s arm with one hand and supported his waist with the other, helping him down.

“Look, isn’t that Serveyia?”

“It is, it is! But why is she wearing a Maid Uniform? And why did she call us to the auditorium?”

“Hey, I heard the Academy’s Princess Quota has finally been decided. Look, is it that person beside her?”

“One, two, three… Nine—there are nine tails! Could it be!”

The surrounding students’ noisy discussions reached Lin Sheng’s ears.

Being the focus of so many eyes made his tail bristle slightly, and he unconsciously tried to tuck it away.

“Relax, little fox, now isn’t the time to show off your unique talents.”

Serveyia sensed Lin Sheng’s tension and moved a bit closer, trying to shield him from the students’ gazes.

Under Serveyia’s protection, Lin Sheng, cheeks slightly flushed, walked into the auditorium.

The auditorium itself wasn’t particularly special, just larger than any he’d been to before.

After glancing around, Lin Sheng roughly estimated it could seat over ten thousand people.

Although only a scattered few were present now, considering almost every section had someone sitting, Lin Sheng felt it would likely fill up.

If it really did, wouldn’t that mean he’d have to face tens of thousands of eyes when stepping onto the stage?

He had never experienced such a grand scene.

Just thinking about it made his stomach hurt.

Could he really complete the Oath under such scrutiny?

“There’s still some time before the event starts. Let’s go to the Resting Room for a break, little fox.”

“Serveyia, can I really do it?”

Upon reaching the Resting Room, Lin Sheng nervously grabbed Serveyia’s sleeve.

After all, he was just an ordinary male university student.

He’d never faced such a massive occasion.

He was truly scared—afraid that a single mistake would make him the target of strange looks.

Because of that, he felt his legs trembling and his voice shaky.

There was no way he could step onstage like this.

“Please rest assured, little fox.

No one will look down on you just because you’re nervous.

The Nine-tailed Celestial Fox has been a beloved being since birth, the embodiment of beauty.

No one will say anything because you’re anxious.”

“Even if you get so nervous you curl up like a ball, no one will mind.

Haven’t I already told you?

People expect the Princess to be cute.

As long as you’re adorable enough, no problem is insurmountable.”

Serveyia half-knelt in front of Lin Sheng, her expression serious as she looked at him.

She even reached out to gently stroke his forehead.

The irritation in Lin Sheng’s heart unexpectedly faded a bit at her touch.

“What’s this?”

“Calming Magic.

While a little curled-up fox is cute, this is a rare opportunity—possibly once in a lifetime.

Little fox, don’t you want your parents to see your most perfect side?”

“I do…”

“In that case, suppress your nerves.

It’s really not so hard.

Everyone is watching you with admiration.

Even if you mess up because of nerves, they’ll only find it cute.

There’s no real risk of failure, so why not give it a try?

Besides, I’m here.

Who would dare laugh at you in front of me?”

“I… I’ll try. Thank you, Serveyia.”

It was hard to say whether it was the effect of Serveyia’s Calming Magic or her words that helped Lin Sheng relax.

Either way, he truly felt more at ease.

To be honest, Lin Sheng never considered himself particularly strong.

More often than not, he was able to persevere only because there was always someone by his side to support him—whether it was his former parents or Serveyia now.

Since they gave him so much support, he had no reason not to try his best for them.

“Serveyia, Princess, the event is about to begin.”