LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 29 Funeral
Sunny's wheelchair was pushed by the maid towards the gate of the manor.
Walking through the corridor and passing by the garden, there were many servants standing, all dressed in black uniforms. When they saw her, they bowed slightly and looked solemn.
Those who died were their friends and possibly relatives.
She was holding Nami in her wheelchair, feeling heavier with every person she passed.
Finally arrived at the gate.
The black motorcade has formed a line, headed by seven coffins, made of fine black lacquered pear wood, with the Morton family's emblem - a sword entwined with thorns - carved on the cover and sides.
"Yilan, are you okay?" Morton Dao'er, dressed in solemn formal attire, looked at his little daughter with concern. From the bottom of his heart, he didn't want his child to participate in this, but as a direct descendant of the family, there are some things that are necessary.
Sunny nodded, "Yes, Father, I'm fine."
Meili and her two brothers also came to her side. Kasna came over and gave her a warm hug, "That's great. You seem to be recovering well. Let's get in the carriage."
Qingtian was still in the same car as Meili, and everyone else was in their places, and the convoy drove toward the imperial capital in a mighty manner.
In the afternoon, the gray sky finally became unbearable, and the rain began to fall, making it sticky and wet in my heart.
The motorcade drove into Imperial Capital Avenue, attracting a lot of attention and everyone whispering among themselves.
"Why are there so many hearses? Which family's leader has passed away?"
"I heard that it was the Morton family that organized the funeral for what happened a few days ago."
"Well, aren't the two ladies alive?"
"How about saying good things to Duke Morton? This is for those guards."
"Hey, that's really rare."
"It's just a show, mind your own business, it has nothing to do with us."
Regardless of praise or criticism, when you see a hearse, you always have to pay your respects. Those who saw it stopped and took off their hats, or bowed and nodded, watched the convoy drive away, and then continued to do their own things.
In addition to the Morton family's motorcade, many solemn black vehicles came from different side roads and followed the team.
Some are aristocratic families who have good relations with the Morton family, and there are also representatives of some social groups.
Although the standard of this funeral was not very high, face still had to be given, and this kind of vicious incident was disgusted by all nobles. It showed an attitude.
The magnificent Hiran Cathedral has a white marble facade and a pointed roof, which makes it even more peaceful and holy in the rain.
Everyone got out of the car and opened the black umbrellas one after another, blooming like flowers from the underworld. From the air, black dots were arranged and moved in an orderly manner.
There is a statue of a goddess standing in the front part of the church. The sculpture is Moira, the goddess who symbolizes love and peace. She pitied all living beings, but shed tears, bound herself with thorns, and died for love.
Legend has it that many great women who appeared on this continent were her incarnations, including the founding empress of Lanze.
Qingtian observed it for a while and then looked away. After all, Lanzemar's soul still lay in the ocean of consciousness, and she couldn't connect the two...
The person who presided over the funeral ceremony was the chosen priest.
In the land of Lanze, the Goddess Religion has a long history and has always been the state religion of all major dynasties.
Legend has it that Lanzemar is the incarnation of the goddess Moira. With the development of history, the Chosen Group founded by Lanzemar merged with the previously independent Goddess Religion and became the real controller behind the state religion.
In the ethereal and grand church, the priest's voice seemed loud and ethereal, recounting the life of the deceased and praying for happiness in the next life.
The family members of the deceased came forward to pay homage to the remains. On a sunny day, they saw the old housekeeper's son and daughter crying on the ground; they saw Jack, the coachman's old friend, presenting newly bloomed summer flowers in the manor; Give your husband the last kiss...
Birth, old age, illness and death complete life, but life cannot fulfill everyone's pursuit of happiness.
On a sunny day, I listened silently to Morton Dower's gratitude to the deceased, and listened to the family representatives' oath of loyalty to the Morton family. The bond of mutual achievement condensed into the strength of the family.
Stand and observe silence, all guests will bid farewell to the loyal man in silence.
And Qingtian really wanted to keep them.
I want to see them sit up again and hug their friends and family.
Say, I'm still alive.
There was a boom, dazzling lightning struck down, the church's colored glass windows cracked, and the large lighting array flashed several times.
While everyone was in shock, someone shouted, "Oh my god, the goddess is in tears!"
I saw that the corners of Moira’s eyes were wet.
"It must be because of the rain, the window over there was blown open!"
"No, no, I think it's God's mercy."
“God so loves the world!”
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"Silence! Silence! Let us bid farewell to the seven warriors quietly. May the tears of the goddess bless them." The priest felt a little uneasy, but he still controlled the situation well.
After everyone calmed down, seven coffins were wheeled out of the church and sent for cremation.
Morton-Doyle once again thanked all the guests who attended the funeral. There is a four-story auditorium behind the church, which is specially used for funeral banquets. Those who want to stay can go there.
"Yilan, let's push you over." Second brother Zam and Meili stood up.
After hearing this, Qingtian pulled his attention away from the statue and said, "Okay, by the way, have you ever encountered such a thing as a statue crying before?"
Zam thought for a moment and replied: "No, no. This is the second time I have attended a funeral. Although it rained last time, it was not like today. Maybe the goddess was really moved by their loyalty."
Is that so? Qing Tian raised his head and glanced at the tall goddess statue again. It was indeed just a cold stone sculpture...
The funeral banquet at Hiran Cathedral is very particular, with gorgeous decoration. The buffet has various forms, including open tables and chairs, as well as private rooms and lounges of various sizes, making it convenient for relatives and friends to talk and reminisce.
Sunny walked around and chose some food. Soon his stomach was full. After winking with Meili, they went to the lounge together.
"Are you ready? Have you brought everything? Nami, what about you?" After Meili came to the lounge, she changed from her previous indifference. After all, she was young and it was her first time to do these risky things, so she was a little anxious.
Qing Tian was not very calm. Even though he had lived for more than twenty years, he had never done this kind of thing. "Bring it with you. I need to familiarize myself with the escape route and maybe buy some things. It will take some time."
"No problem. When I get back, I'll tell you that you're not feeling well. I'll keep an eye on Nami and let him sleep. But I'll hold on until tomorrow afternoon at most."
Meow - Nami is speechless, becoming a human is also very boring.
Complaints are complaints, but we still have to help. Bang, the nanoforms turned into Morton Yilan's appearance, but they were smooth.
"Oh my God, who asked you to change now? Yilan hasn't changed out of her clothes yet!"
Sunny's head was covered with black lines. He sped up and took off his clothes for Nami. He wrapped himself in a blanket first and said, "This is the territory of the Chosen Group. Will it be monitored?"
While helping Nami organize her clothes, Meili glanced at her with disgust, "This is the north of the imperial capital. My dear sister, no one can use spiritual consciousness. Besides, the cathedral is a double forbidden place, you forgot!"
Yes, Qingtian reviewed Yilan’s memories.
In the northern part of the imperial capital, there are many important departments such as the Royal Palace, the Temple of the Chosen Gods, Hiran Cathedral, and the House of Representatives. The entire area is equipped with the highest-level shielding psychic array to prevent people with malicious intentions from prying.
Moreover, the cathedral originally belonged to the Goddess Cult, which advocated peace and love. In addition to spiritual consciousness, even spiritual power was prohibited. The use of force here would be suppressed by the church's special psychic array.
really not bad! It’s a nice place, a relief on a sunny day.
"By the way, what do you want to be like later?"
On the carriage, Meili had already roughly understood the special functions of the bracelet that were activated on sunny days, and was very surprised.
Qingtian tilted his head, "I haven't thought about it yet."
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