The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 335

A monk in a burgundy robe slowly stepped into the hall from the outside.

Horatio kept his hands pressed together in prayer, his demeanor solemn, a natural red mark on his forehead giving him an almost divine aura, too intense for one to stare directly at. It seemed as if he was surrounded by a light, making even the prayer beads on his wrist emit an intense fragrance reminiscent of sandalwood!

Horatio whispered a prayer.

"Though I'm not one to judge by appearances, I can't say I believe the words of this gentleman here. We're all seekers on a spiritual path, but I wonder, would he dare repeat his claims in front of the spirits of his ancestors?"

Cassius, upon seeing Horatio's almost glowing presence, shivered!

Even as a layabout, Cassius could tell at a glance that Horatio was a monk of profound spiritual depth!

"Who are you? Everything I've said is the truth!"

Horatio spread his hands. "You're a fraud."

Cassius was taken aback.

Horatio, confident and direct, turned to Noella. "Noella, he doesn't even recognize me, there's no way he's a genuine seeker. My face was once voted 'Most Inspiring Religious Figure of the Year.' It's still featured on the Religious Affairs Bureau's official website!"

In Harmonia Country, there was a thorough system for regulating religious figures. Legitimate monks and priests were certified, and anyone with certification should be familiar with the Religious Affairs Bureau's website. Horatio's face was a permanent fixture on the homepage of the Religious Affairs Bureau.

Horatio's immediate branding of the man as a fraud was based on Cassius's lack of recognition.

Cassius, indeed, had no certification. His half-baked spiritual practices were nothing more than schemes for deception. How could he possibly have gone through the proper channels to get certified?

He stuttered in response. "Of course I'm a legitimate practitioner! Can’t there be independent seekers?"

"Of course, but the law states that uncertified practitioners cannot perform religious services."

Cassius was nearly apoplectic!

Why did this monk keep bringing up the law? Weren't monks and priests supposed to be relics of superstitious times? Horatio was not playing by the expected rules!

"I... I do have certification, just rushed out and didn't bring it with me."

Horatio looked at Cassius. "It's not that complicated. I'll just call the abbot of Eternal Monastery and ask if you're one of his disciples."

He immediately took out his phone, found a contact, and made a video call.

As soon as the call connected, they were greeted with a deep, resonant voice. "You're desecrating the divine! I have to buy a ticket to enter my own home now?"

The person on the other end, sounding impatient, responded, "We purchased this land with the intention of turning it into a tourist attraction. Is there a problem with that?"

The abbot cursed vociferously. "This has been my home for fifty years! You turn it into a tourist spot?"

The employee remained unmoved. "It's a tourist attraction. If you want to enter, you’ll need to buy a ticket."

Furious, the abbot bought a ticket and entered, only to launch into another tirade, leaving the Schnabel family in stunned silence.