Dominate the Treacherous Realm

"The church has given me the arrangement of your fighting class. My original plan was to find a captain-level gift who is proficient in fighting as your teacher, but recent events have made me understand that our city will still face There are more dangers, so mastering combat is a very important thing."

"and so......"

　　 looked up at Jenkins:

　　 "So, I decided to teach you myself. Twice a week, Monday and Wednesday nights, in the church. I know you have to teach evening classes every Wednesday. That's okay. We can postpone the time a bit later."

"This is good."

　　 Jenkins stopped talking, unconsciously scratching his fingers on Chocolate's chin.

　　 The temperature inside the church is good, and the heating pipes in the walls provide heat to the room, so men and women in the room take off their coats.

　　 Jenkins is wearing a white shirt with a dark sweater Mary knit for him, and the outermost is a cotton vest. He doesn't wear this sweater often, because the cat will be very dissatisfied with chocolate when wearing it.

　　 "Think my level is not enough?"

　　 the woman asked.

　　 "No, no, no."

　　 He hurriedly denied, and then said anxiously: "I just think that learning to fight will inevitably lead to physical contact. Is this a hindrance to your reputation?"

　　 Miss Bevanna’s eyes looked at Jenkins, and she turned to look at something cherishing an animal. She cocked her mouth and smiled and shook her head:

　　 "Your worry is really interesting, it doesn't matter, young gentleman, I don't care about it."

　　 Jenkins nodded slowly, and did not object.

　　 Because of the next topic, he suddenly turned to Jenkins's love life somehow. He immediately said that there was something else, and then got up and left.

　　 came out of Miss Bevanna’s office as if running away, and ran into a nun head-on. She blushed and told Jenkins that Bishop Parrod wanted to see him.

　　 Generally speaking, Jenkins meets the bishop once a week, but due to the 31-day cycle, he has actually not seen the bishop for almost half a month.

　　 If I remember correctly, last week he followed the priesthood to a small town in the country to preach, but now he seems to be in good spirits. At his age, this is not easy.

　　 The bishop was wearing a very ordinary white sacrificial robe, with a power ring in his right hand, waiting for him in an unmanned side hall.

　　 The side hall is very quiet, and the holy emblem and idols are bathed in the sunlight coming in from the window. It is only open on weekends, for preaching, giving lectures and blessings for the crowded believers. Except for the bishop, almost no one can enter here on weekdays.

　　 The old man sat on the bench in the first row, closing his eyes and praying quietly. Jenkins sat beside him, and after listening to the bishop's prayer, he started praying.

　　 Because of its long history, the Orthodox Church has a lot of religious scriptures, and it is difficult to find the so-called core. In this era, the church of the wise sees a total of five books as must-read books for believers.

　　 One of them is "The Gospel of the Sage", which Jenkins is most familiar with, and the bishop used this time for prayer, "The Collection of Tritius' Death". This book contains the experiences of legendary figures in the church since many epochs, and it is probably a collection of similar religious stories. There are very few truths here, and there are many stories, and believers like to contact them when they are young.

　　 "Very well, young people just have to have such patience."

　　 After praying, the bishop said to Jenkins.

　　 He nodded solemnly, and completed the final painting of the holy emblem with the old man.

　　 "There is nothing to do with you this time. The main reason is that the kingdom has already made a decision to award you this year's Ritter Award. The specific announcement will be issued by the royal family probably next week, but we have already informed us in advance."

　　 "Oh, then do I need to go to Beldiran?"

　　 I heard Professor Burns talk about this matter before, so Jenkins did not show too much surprise.

　　 "Of course, do you want the king to come to Nolan to present you the prize?"

　　 asked the bishop amused.

　　 Jenkins also smiled and shook his head.

"Don't be under pressure. The "Tales of Foreigners" is now available on the whole mainland. According to the information gathered by the church, you are probably the most famous young writer in the last ten years. This award deserves its name, and you Your religious identity does not matter. I am proud of you, young man!"

Bishop 　　 explained, then touched his beard, and added:

"But there will probably be some things going on in Beldiran. It doesn't matter. The Holy See is in the royal capital. Could there be any major things that can't happen? Anyway, you have to prepare first. Based on previous years' experience, the award ceremony will be held at 11 Held in the middle of the month, you can pack your bags recently."

　　 "Do you have to go to Bel Dylan?"

　　 Jenkins is very reluctant to leave the city. Not only is he too lazy to go far, he sometimes has the illusion that this is the center of the world.

　　 "You must go. This is an honor, a very big honor. You are still young and don't realize how much convenience this award can bring to your future."

　　 said the bishop, and then reached out and tapped his forehead:

"Is there anything you really miss here? You will be back after only a week or so, and you don't want to stay there for a long time. Heh, speaking of it, I will arrange your etiquette courses...Listen Said Oliver, you recently got close to two noble ladies? I remember the last names are... Hesha and Mihail?"

Chapter 374 Chapter 369 Unable to Find Information

　　Jenkins smiled awkwardly about the bishop's question. This kind of thing got darker and darker, so he didn't answer. Although this damages the reputation of the two ladies, the bishop and father are not the kind of people who like to talk about privacy with others.

　　 "No matter what the reason is, etiquette courses are very necessary. When you are canonized, your performance is very rigid, and you should have corresponding performance when you bear the honor. This is also considered to promote the glory of the sage.

　　 I discussed this matter with your father. The original plan was to have the etiquette teacher in the church as your teacher. But after talking with Oliver just now, I changed my mind. "

　　 Looking at the bishop’s face and the smile at the corner of his mouth, Jenkins suddenly had a very bad feeling.

"The etiquette class is different from fighting and firearms. Even if you find someone to learn at random, it will not arouse any suspicion, let alone meet the king in some time. It makes more sense. Jenkins, the etiquette teacher, It’s up to you to find it. Yes, you do it yourself. I don’t care who you find in the end, as long as you can teach you the most basic aristocratic etiquette, religious etiquette habits and knowledge."

　　 Teachers who can really teach etiquette courses are not casually found. With Jenkins's social circle, he is most likely to find help, only Hathaway.

　　 Maybe she begged Miss Audrey, she could also find a suitable candidate, but Jenkins didn't want to trouble the fortune-teller all the time.

　　 "Aren't you forcing you?"

　　 he half complained.

　　 "I'm forcing you."

　　 The bishop nodded and looked down at the chocolate on Jenkins's knee: "Your life cannot be limited to Oliver and your cat. It is important for young people to learn how to communicate."

　　 "But I think it's enough to keep moving on the path I choose. Communication will only distract me and make me go to a fork in the road of looking up to the sage."

　　 The old man sighed deeply, and looked at the young man who was looking at him with complicated eyes:

"Sometimes I really think that you have the same tough character and spirit as those legendary ascetics. But now the times are different, child. The power of steam allows mortals to walk more freely in this world, gift The scholars are also gradually regaining the lost power in ancient times; ancient alien species appear in the world, and modern reforming systems and thoughts are also crushing the ancient systems like wheels.

　　 I hope you can always remain religious, but don’t forget that you are still a person. The sage teaches us that we must learn to be in awe. This kind of awe is not only the awe of the unknown, but also the awe of new things.

　　 Compared to when I was young, this era has changed a lot. At my age like you, steam trains are still unthinkable. Observe with your eyes, feel all this with your heart, Jenkins, this is also close to the world. "

　　 The old man's voice grew louder and louder, and finally he even shouted. Jenkins kept his words in awe, and Bishop Parrod said a lot. This is indeed an era when mankind is facing important changes.

　　Although I agree with this point, the most important thing for a traveler from another world is to continue on the path of the gods.

　　 originally planned to go back to the antique shop with the old man, but the church recently contained a tricky item. He needs to stay and help, so he doesn't plan to go back today. Therefore, Jenkins got a vacation again.

　　 He did not leave the church immediately, but searched for some information after entering the gate of Vientiane.

　　 first is about the savior.

　　 This is not the first time he has searched for this kind of information, but at least until the second floor of the Secret Trail Library, there is no systematic record of information related to it.

　　 This does not mean that the slightest clue cannot be found. On the contrary, the term "savior" frequently appears in the materials related to the end of the epoch, but it is mostly passed on.

　　 has no intention of trying to ask Dad for the time being, he still needs a better excuse, but maybe he can ask Professor Burns. Since he has devoted himself to studying this aspect, it is impossible not to know these contents.

　　 "Nine people compete for a **** position. In fact, it is not too fierce. The most important thing is to get the qualifications for admission."

　　 He thought so, and then began to think about what special abilities he might have besides the [Twin Devil] and the [Undead] who is suspected of being a savior.

The second item 　　 looked for was naturally related to the moon. But it is a pity that there is not the slightest data to record the information in it. What can be found about the moon is only a description of the important position of the bimonthly in the occult.

　　In the first piece of information obtained on the 31st, there is only one moon in the sky. It should be very far away from now. Perhaps the long time has completely wiped out the information in it. But Jenkins hasn't given up yet. He thinks that the [Night and Secret] church may have this aspect. After all, the priesthood of Lady [No Light Moon] includes the moon.

　　 For the benefactor, the red and blue moons are very important natural sights. The fullness of the double moon will affect the effects of many rituals. At the same time, there is a saying that the double moon itself is a manifestation of the spirit of the world.

　　According to the old man, [Night and Secret] The way that the new gift-giver of the church accumulates spirit is related to the worship of the moon.

　　 spent an hour and a half in the library, and when he returned to the ground again, it happened to be lunch time in the church.

　　 No one invited, Jenkins consciously took the chocolate and sat at the table. The kitten was angry again, of course because Jenkins threw it outside the door and went to the library by himself.

　　 But it takes half an hour to lose its temper. As long as he keeps touching it, Chocolate will soon forgive him.

　　 The church in winter is more lively than in the past, and the orphans adopted by the church hardly go out of the door of the church. They have rooms dedicated to meals, but sometimes they will go with the clergy, such as this time.

　　 Jenkins sat next to the bishop. The old man took advantage of this opportunity and began to discuss some profound topics with him, and then "accidentally" talked about his social life.

　　 Jenkins can only listen with patience, nodding and smiling from time to time in agreement, but in fact he doesn't remember what the old man is talking about.

　　 His eyes ran across everyone's face unconsciously, and then he saw a familiar face at the end of the long table.

It took a few seconds for 　　 to remember, only to remember that she was a little flower girl who had met twice on the street.

Chapter 375 Chapter Three Hundred and Seventy Chapter Temporary Kindness

　　 The girl put on new clothes and her face was washed clean. In addition, the church meals are much better than living alone, and Jenkins almost didn't recognize her.

　　The bishop's words stopped, so Jenkins asked quietly:

　　 "Is that girl over there also received relief from the church this year?"

　　 The bishop narrowed his eyes to look in that direction, and then nodded. The middle-aged priest sitting on the other side of the bishop introduced:

"Her name is Eliza Kampda, one of 104 children who received relief this year. Both parents are local residents of Nolan City, living in a slum, and died of illness in the early spring of this year. She has no relatives. , There used to be a younger brother, but he was abducted by traffickers the year before..."

　　 This is a story that often happens in slums. The girl’s experience cannot be called the most tragic, because at least she is still alive and unharmed.

　　 After listening to these introductions, Jenkins pursed his lips and thought for a while, then asked the bishop and priest in a low voice:

　　 "After winter has passed, can she continue to stay in the church, whether it is to let her go through trials and become a nun, or to stay here to take care of cleaning."

　　 There is very little he can do for those poor people, but since he has such a deep bond with girls, he can help as long as he can.

　　 The middle-aged priest looked at the bishop, but knew in his heart that the old man would not refuse.

　　 "Yes."

　　 He touched his beard and nodded.

　　【Knowledge and Books】The wealth of the church is beyond Jenkins' imagination. The bishop knew very well that even if she took in 100 girls like Eliza, it would not affect the operation of the church.

But this kind of thing cannot be done by the church on its own initiative. One is because the sages have taught that they must rely on their own hands to obtain knowledge and survive independently. On the other hand, the church cannot help everyone. Once, the following things are difficult to do.

　　 Jenkins speaks differently. He seldom asks for it, and it is not a request at all as the Son of God.

　　 But the bishop has one more thing to confirm:

　　 "Your future marriage partner must be a woman, right?"

　　 he confirmed it implicitly.

　　 "Of course...well, did you misunderstand something? I..."

"I know I know."

　　 The old man interrupted him, and at the same time he gestured with his eyes to the nun who was pushing the dining car, not to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two.

　　 "I think the woman you like is not a girl with a big age difference? Jenkins, I want to warn you, the sage is in "..."

　　 Jenkins felt it again that his reputation was seriously insulted. He is not the perverted friend Li Gan from the previous life. Helping girls is just a temporary kindness.

　　 After lunch, I ran into Captain Bincy again. Today it was his team's turn to take turns at the church, so it was considered idle.

　　 asked if there was anything new recently, but the man's answer was all related to the 31st. But who can know those things better than Jenkins? He can only pretend to be curious and listen to the sidelines and express opinions from time to time.

　　 The good news is that the captured cultist Boglo Stepi of the [Devil Eye Collection Association], the person nicknamed the Eye of Stillness, finally confided an important message.

　　 The breakthrough was the body of the chief priest of Thousand Eyes. The moment the prisoner saw the body of his companion, he finally collapsed.

　　Stipei confessed the purpose of the Collecting Association's visit to Nolan City and the composition of its personnel. More importantly, the church knew for the first time an amazing secret in the association.

　　 "This is an absolute secret. It must not be known to a third person."

　　 Captain Bincy warned seriously.

　　The middle-aged people encountered in the suicide demon eye incident said that not all demon eye collectors worship the evil **** [Void Eye Demon]. In fact, the contradictions within the collection association are very serious, and the struggle between the two factions of believers and non-believers has almost reached the point of dire straits.

　　 This is also one of the reasons why the Demon Eye Collection Association has almost disappeared in recent epochs.

　　Stipe didn't know exactly when the worship of the evil **** began, but he was sure that the association existed at least before [Void Eye Demon] became a false god.

　　 This is a rare sober person. He fully realizes that the result of not being partial to any faction is to be crushed by the struggle. Therefore, he chose a more dangerous path: falsely swearing an oath to the evil god, but in fact he was a spy of another faction.

　　 "This is really..."