The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing
Chapter 44 [Mother Goddess's Bladder] —— Lister Muen

Ai Xueli observed the candidate before her.

He looked quite presentable, not like Arthur who barely resembled a human form.

At least his attire was tasteful.

A custom-made purple tie from the Imperial Alchemic Tailor Shop 'Fili', a top-brand tuxedo from Centurion, every button fastened neatly, the collar revealing the inner lining of snow duck feathers, matched with pure white trousers, and a period-style top hat.

"Moonlight of the Goddess" — this was his God-given title.

His manners were also quite gentlemanly, as he slowly took off his hat, his left hand resting on his chest, he bowed slightly towards Ai Xueli and gracefully performed a salute,

"Beautiful lady, I am honored to dance with you."

Although this man also came from the borderlands, at least he knew some etiquette and could speak human language.

He wouldn't be as perverse as the last guy, right?

Lisiter Muen's refined appearance somewhat put Ai Xueli's mind at ease.

She had checked everywhere and found nothing abnormal, and according to the revised authorization, Lisiter could not, like Arthur, strip and brawl.

Although she had not yet grasped the routine of the magic book Lisiter had chosen, Ai Xueli was very confident that in real combat, she could perform the same magic with more precision and achieve higher effects.

A pure magic duel, Ai Xueli would not lose to anyone.

This was the confidence of a magic prodigy.

"Sign the authorization," she said softly after confirming everything was foolproof.

Ai Xueli paid no attention to Lisiter's salute, nor did she return it. There were enough people from the borderlands who fawned over her every month, and she never paid them any mind.

Ai Xueli also noticed that Lisiter's shoulders trembled slightly as he saluted.

Was it because of nervousness and fear?

Heh. Ai Xueli let out a disdainful laugh in her heart.

No matter how splendid their attire, it couldn't hide their inherent cowardice and barbarism.

Only nobles from Phalos were true nobles.

She took up a pen and signed her name on the newly drafted authorization contract.

"I have been impolite," Lisiter said without showing anger, his face still adorned with a calm and elegant smile. He slowly signed his name on the authorization, "Please be my witness."

"Please be witness to my resolve."

He spoke slowly.

What... Ai Xueli had not yet reacted.

Witness what resolve?

Alchemy biomimicry had already been initiated, the light began to weave Ai Xueli's altered form, the expensive tuxedo, neat tie, gold-rimmed glasses, and the top hat were all woven from the light, and her appearance began to transform into Lisiter's gentle visage.

Everything was normal.

Except for... a certain impulse.

That impulse which suddenly surged to her heart.

A strong and irresistible impulse.

An urge from the instinct of life, an undertow that surged like a tide, an unstoppable urge, a submissive urge, like waves crashing against the rocks, as if the next second would break the dam, every wave splashing ripples of impulse!

Unable to resist, unable to contend with.

It was an instinctual urge.

The next second, Ai Xueli clenched her thighs together, her pupils trembling!

Ai Xueli checked her body for any abnormal states, but no matter what, she could not replace any cursed negative buffs.

Incredulously, she looked up again at the candidate from the borderlands; her lips trembling, she asked, "What, what have you done? What have you done to your body?"

Lisiter pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, his actions still graceful, every move filled with gentlemanly demeanor, but since his appearance, all his movements had been quite slow:

"I did nothing."

"According to the rules I've revised, either taking taboo drugs or bearing a cursed state to the competition is a violation," Ai Xueli said, biting her lip.

But Lisiter had not violated any rules. If he had, the Scales of Order would have already disqualified him from the exam.

Lister revealed an elegant and aloof smile, as pure and flawless as the moonlight.

But his words were as if they came from the depths of hell—

"This is not any cursed state; it is simply the most normal physiological condition."

"I have not consumed any 'forbidden' drugs; I merely drank six bottles of water last night in one go."

—"And, it was the cleanest pure water."

"It was Holy Water sought from the church."

He smiled elegantly, with a tone filled with sanctity, spreading his arms wide in an open and above-board manner, "Completely unrelated to the filthy curse."

Ai Xueli's anticipation had already been preempted by An Su's prediction.

It was only at this moment that Ai Xueli finally understood why Lister's actions were so slow, why his body was trembling slightly.

Because this perverted glasses guy, was he holding his pee this whole time!

And it was even the back-up from last night!

"Come and feel the sanctified power contained within the Holy Water," he proclaimed.

Lister spread his arms sacredly, declared loudly, "This is indeed the great power of the Goddess, praise the Mother Goddess."

Holy Water is for exorcism, not for holding pee!

The streaker kicked the holy sword and you, the pee-holding glasses guy, are about to desecrate the Holy Water now!

Ai Xueli only felt her cheeks flaring up, clenching her legs tightly, and covering her abdomen with her hands,

Only by doing this could she maintain her sanity amidst the intense urge.

The audience on stage saw Ai Xueli's unusual behavior, and a commotion began, as they discussed and tried to figure out what was happening.

The priests on the third floor were also quite puzzled; everything seemed normal at the start, and no abnormalities were detected. What exactly was Priestess Ai Xueli up to?

Countless curious eyes fell on Ai Xueli, making her cheeks turn even redder.

If she urinated in the church hall, her career as a priestess would be over, wouldn't it?

"Miss Ai Xueli,"

Lister's stable voice began,

"Having observed your performance, I must say I am quite disappointed. You do not have the right to call yourself a 'noble'."

What are you talking about, kid?

Her noble lineage was what Ai Xueli took the most pride in, yet now some pee-holding savage from the borderlands was telling her that she had no right to call herself a 'noble'?

But Lister adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses again, his gaze as sharp and stunning as that of a hawk, the sunlight spilling onto his figure, casting a straight shadow from his upright stature:

"A 'noble' should be able to maintain their grace and restraint under any condition. This pride, this determination, is the awakening and responsibility of those who are truly noble!"

"As Brother Su said, the spirit of perseverance is the essence of the noble soul!"

"You started complaining after holding out for just a short while, whereas I endured an entire night."

"Your noble spirit, is thus so weak and fragile!"

"What I am about to show you, is the perseverance of the Radiant Holy See!"

Ai Xueli's gaze went dead as if she was about to turn to ashes.

Your noble spirit... is holding pee?

Brother Su... Brother Su?

It's that damned An Su again!

It's another of his born-to-think ideas!

"Who said I can't hold on..."

Ai Xueli slowly straightened her body, gripping her Magic Wand tightly, glaring at Lister.

Her gaze was murderous.

"Then, beautiful miss," Lister slowly lifted his Magic Wand, "let us begin."

Today was the first battle of "The Moonlight of the Goddess", and hereafter, a more resonant title would echo throughout the entire imperial capital,

One of the Borderland Triumvirs, "The Mother Goddess's Bladder" — Lisiter Muen!

Surely his father, far away in the borderlands, would also feel proud and honored for him.