Chapter 78: Friend, I did it on purpose

Eh, eh, please rise quickly, don't kneel.

You're being polite, really polite.

It's nothing, I'm just familiar with him—we're all brothers, so get up.

Yu Lin helplessly helped Francis and the others, who were kneeling devoutly on the ground, to their feet, then smiled and said:

Since I've already got the silver coin, I'll head back.

If anything comes up, get in touch.

"Saint, please wait!" Francis called out to Yu Lin, after waking An Yu on the ground, he said:

An Yu has been a nun devoted to serving our Lord since childhood; now you have brought a divine miracle, granting her holy power.....

So from today onward, she will stay by your side, serving you for life.

He gave An Yu a gentle push forward, his face earnest.

An Yu, upon seeing the cross pattern on her right hand, immediately knew what had happened and knelt before Yu Lin:

From today onward, my life, my faith, my soul will be devoted to you.

I swear by the Holy Father, Holy Son, and Holy Spirit that in this life I will follow only you; your will is my mission, your steps are my home.

Please, Saint, take me in.

"........." Yu Lin remained silent.

He turned his head to look at the painting of Jesus.

In a daze, he saw him smiling, giving a slight nod, as if saying:

My friend, I did it on purpose.

Yu Lin sighed, pulled An Yu up from the ground, looked into her eyes, and suddenly asked:

If I ordered you to kill an innocent person, would you still follow me?

Or, what would you do to me?

"........." An Yu's expression froze upon hearing this; after a moment of struggle, she gritted her teeth and said: "I will not do anything to you, Saint; your command is everything."

But I will kill myself; please forgive me, Saint.

In Christianity, unless it is to sacrifice oneself for all beings, suicide is a grave sin.

Yu Lin listened, understood, and smiled: 'Not bad.'

Alright, from now on you'll follow me.

After all, doing everything yourself is still quite tiring.

Seeing him relent, the smiles on An Yu, Francis, and the others' faces reappeared.

Especially Francis.

He has no sons or daughters, and has already been raising An Yu as his own daughter, training her as a successor.

Now that she follows Yu Lin, if in the future a new Pope is selected...

As long as An Yu steps forward and says, 'I've been by the Saint's side for decades—is that enough?'

I have the abilities granted by the Lord—is that enough?

She would likely be elected directly.

Especially this Yu Lin, who appears to be a Saint especially favored by the Lord.

Which past Saint hasn't had to do this and that to gain the Lord's favor? At the very least, one must pray a bit.

Who just squats down, touches, and a divine miracle appears?!

This truly surpasses Francis's understanding.

Returning, he will write a book, recording:

【Saint Yu Lin placed his hand on An Yu's forehead; instantly a holy cross appeared on her palm; seeing this, the bishops fell to the ground and said: 'This is truly the Saint appointed by the Lord, for the miracle he performed came not from prayer and fasting, but from the authority granted by the Lord.'】

The group walked out of this place.

As the holy relic chamber door was closed.

Francis said: 'Saint, please walk a bit slower.'

We have prepared the Eucharist for you.

Better to eat first, stay tonight, and leave tomorrow.

Yu Lin, hearing this, looked at the evening sky outside and nodded:

Alright, then I'll impose.

Seeing him agree, Francis quickly laughed: 'No imposition, no imposition—this is our honor.'

Please go this way.

An Yu, you take the Saint to bathe.

An Yu nodded: 'Yes.'

Please go this way.

The two walked toward the other side.

Watching their backs.

Francis couldn't stop the smile at the corner of his mouth; the Red Cloaked Cardinal and Knight Commander beside him spoke in a sour tone:

Your Majesty, you're now comfortable.

Exactly, if I'd known earlier, I'd have brought my granddaughter over to try—who isn't a nun these days?

Your granddaughter looks just like you, sturdy as an ox, and still belongs to my family!

What do you know? The fiercer the horse, the more it attracts men to conquer! Yours is too delicate!

Hehe...........

Alright, quiet down.

Francis had them quiet down, then walked forward, his voice light and slightly triumphant drifting from ahead:

What a pity, what a pity, now my adopted daughter is following the Saint~~

It's truly a blessing in disguise~

Those behind him gritted their teeth, but due to his status and strength as the Pope, they ultimately said nothing, only cursing him in their hearts.

On the other side.

In the room prepared for Yu Lin by the Holy See.

Yu Lin saw An Yu holding clothes, looking as if she wanted to go in and bathe with him, and he raised his hand to press on her shoulder:

I can wash myself; this is a bit too ambiguous.

Also, from now on in private you don't need to say 'you' (formal); just call me 'you'.

I find that comfortable.

An Yu heard that, and a hint of disappointment appeared on her face:

Like that, then fine.

What are you disappointed about?

Yu Lin twitched the corner of his mouth, took the clothes from her hand, and walked into the bathroom.

An Yu then took out a little notebook and wrote on it:

【1, The Saint doesn't like bathing with others; he prefers to wash himself】

【2, The Saint is quite easygoing in private, likes others to call him 'you', truly worthy of being a Saint.】

After noting these two points,

She closed the little notebook and tucked it into the inner pocket of her clothes.

She sat obediently on the chair, waiting for Yu Lin to come out.

It wasn't long.

Yu Lin changed into a set of clothing with strong Christian characteristics and came out, looking exactly like the saints of history.

Seeing this, An Yu was stunned again, until Yu Lin walked up to her and patted her shoulder:

What are you spacing out for? Let's go.

"Ah, oh oh, yes." An Yu hurriedly rose, her fair face flushing with a hint of red.

I don't know if it's shyness or feeling sorry.