Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest

Afterwards, Luo Xiu and Leonard chatted for a while about some details and experiences of "adjudicating" Black Fang in Songyuan City, and then prepared to say goodbye to Leonard.

This time he came to the "Holy Inquisition" to find Leonard. The main purpose was actually to inform the old priest that he had been officially promoted to the "Fourth Destiny".

For priests who have reached this level of destiny, priesthoods such as "deacon" and "holy inquisitor" are no longer enough to accommodate their talents. They should report to their "former superiors". This is also within the "holy court" system. A necessary step before promotion.

Before Luo Xiu officially served as the "priest" of the church, Leonard had already raised the salary to the highest level for Luo Xiu within the scope of his authority.

Luo Xiu's original salary was fifty gold coins per week. Leonard temporarily raised Luo Xiu's salary to one hundred and fifty gold coins per week based on the standard of "candidate priest".

When he officially takes up the position of "priest", his salary will be doubled, and it will be even more if he goes to Red Maple City to "host the ceremony".

This can be considered a relatively stable income, Luo Xiu thought to himself.

Although the income from investing in the "Golden Country Bank" is much lower, it can also be used as a minimum salary to ensure that your normal capital flow will not be broken and will not affect the operation of the "Sacred Abyss" and its own Extraordinary planning and daily life.

In Leonard's room, Luo Xiu watched Leonard finish the application letter in his own hand.

In the letter, Leonard described in detail the experiences of the clergyman "Roseux Carlos" from joining the church to being promoted to the fourth destiny of "Judge of Holy Glory", and mentioned it in key positions. I have the intention to let Luo Xiu go to Red Maple City and serve as the 'host of the grand ceremony'.

Until Leonard stamped the holy seal, put the application envelope into the envelope, and then stamped it with the gold and fire seal, the application letter had a very high priority and would be given priority by the diocese.

"Afterwards, I will deliver this application letter to the church messenger."

Leonard said, "The journey to Songyuan City and Shengting Diocese will take more than a day at the fastest. After about three days, they will send out deacons to review whether you have the qualifications to 'preside over the high ceremony.'" qualifications."

"When it comes to the assessment of the appointment of a 'officiant', the diocese should send out a senior deacon, which may be quite strict. However, I believe in your strength."

"..."

This was the final ending of the conversation between Luo Xiu and Leonard.

After that, Luo Xiu exited the room and went to the bishop's seat of the church bishop Fabian.

…

Sina City Church, the inner courtyard of the Glorious Church, and the Holy See of the Bishop.

Just like the purpose of talking to Leonard, it was also necessary to tell the old bishop personally about Luo Xiu's promotion to the "Fourth Destiny".

This is what Leonard means. Although Fabian is in a bad state now, Fabion still has to make the final decision on all important matters in the church.

After getting Fabian's permission, Luo Xiu went straight to Fabian's room and saw the old bishop half lying on the bed.

Bishop Fabian, his face has become paler than when we met before.

Fabion's body is getting weaker and weaker due to the erosion of gray blood. Even if he can use the power of "brilliance" or holy magic to delay the process of erosion... But if the effect of gray blood erosion cannot be completely eradicated, he will eventually suffer The day when flesh and blood revolted and the body disintegrated.

"Ah... Luo Xiu, you are back."

When he saw Luo Xiu, a faint smile appeared on Fabian's pale face.

"I...ahem...I heard Leonard say that you asked him for leave..."

"..."

"Yes, Bishop."

Luo Xiu nodded and said, "But what I have to do has been completed. I think maybe the church needs me more now."

"Ahem...Okay, good boy..."

Fabian coughed a few times, with a gentle expression on his face, "So... why did you come to me this time... for?"

"..."

Luo Xiu didn't speak, but silently took out a letter from his arms.

That was another copy of the letter of application Leonard had written to the diocese before, and it was given to Bishop Fabion.

When Leonard asked Luo Xiu to find Bishop Fabian, he also asked Luo Xiu to take this letter to him.

It would save a lot of energy and time than describing the process of promotion to the fourth level to Bishop Fabian again.

…

Fabian took the letter from Luo Xiu, opened the envelope and started browsing.

As he read on, Fabion's originally calm face gradually showed a complex expression of surprise, shock, puzzlement and confusion.

But as a "fifth-level destiny" bishop, Fabian's reaction was calmer than Leonard's when he learned from the letter that Luo Xiu had been promoted to the fourth-level destiny in less than three months. Many do not rise to the level of self-doubt.

After reading the letter, Fabian folded the letter and stuffed it back into the envelope. He looked at Luo Xiu again with his deep and peaceful eyes and said slowly:

"Leonard's letter...you have already reported this to Leonard first."

"And now, Leonard's application submitted to the diocese requires my final confirmation..."

"My child, you really... exceeded my expectations again. I think Leonard must have been extremely shocked when he learned that you were promoted to the 'Fourth Destiny'."

"You can be more proud of this, kid. It's a miracle of a moment's grace."

"..."

While saying this, Fabian returned the letter to Luo Xiu and said:

"Son, of course I agree with this. I agree with your promotion to the position of 'priest' in the church, and I have no objection to your willingness to go to Red Maple City to serve as 'host of the high priest'... In fact, as long as your abilities are sufficient to do them, I will not Objection.”

After a pause, a faint sadness appeared on Fabian's face, and he said worriedly:

"It's just that, Red Maple City...that city located on the border, at the junction of the empire and the principality, have you really thought carefully about the dangers you may face in the future?"

"The bishops above the original diocese, as well as myself, all want Leonard to go to Red Maple City to hold this priesthood... After all, he is experienced enough and can lead the 'wartime church' to make the right decisions at critical moments. decision……"

"As for Leonard, who was born as a Templar, he is also the most powerful among all the priests of the Church in Sina City..."

"You are still too young, Luo Xiu. You do not have as much experience as Leonard, nor are you as proficient in spiritual control of the 'fourfold destiny'... To be honest, I am very worried."

"..."

"Don't worry, Bishop."

Luo Xiu nodded slightly and said, "I know that I am inexperienced, but I think... the priest still needs to preside over the important tasks of the 'Holy Judgment', and I want to try my best to share some of it with him."

"Please also testify, Bishop, that I will pass the assessment of the diocesan deacon to prove that I am capable enough to shoulder these responsibilities. This will definitely be a better result for me and the priest."

"..."

Fabian was silent for a moment. His deep eyes looked at Luo Xiu again. After staring for a long time, he slowly said:

"...Okay, Luo Xiu."

"I promise you, I will 'witness' all this, and you can let go and do what you think is right."

"..."

"Thank you, Bishop." Luo Xiu nodded slightly and said solemnly to Fabian:

"Please believe, Bishop. In the light of the Holy Light, I will never let you down or let down your trust in me."

…

It was already noon when I came out of Bishop Fabian's seat.

Luo Xiu completed his report to Leonard and Bishop Fabian, and his schedule in the church could come to an end for the time being.

Now, Luo Xiu will not have any formal mission arrangements from the church until the "diocese deacon" arrives three days later, which is equivalent to extending the three-day holiday in disguise.

This allows him to make some subsequent schedule arrangements more calmly.

Previously, Luo Xiu expressed to Leonard that he wanted to succeed him in Red Maple City and serve as the "host of the ceremony" for the soon-to-be-established "Wartime Church". This is also an important part of Luo Xiu's follow-up arrangements.

After all, the future Red Maple City will be the "player's main city". Luo Xiu will naturally not let go of the opportunity to seize the high ground of the "Wartime Church" early.

According to Luo Xiu's memory in his previous life, Leonard was not the 'host of the ceremony' in the original 'Wartime Church' in Red Maple City.

He will receive a diocese transfer order and prepare to go to Red Maple City to take up a post, perhaps because he and Anthony solved the Lodiv incident before.

"It really has a profound impact..." Luo Xiu thought to himself.

But this is a good thing. At least the Glorious Church in Red Maple City is still under the jurisdiction of the Sina City Church, and if he or Leonard go to serve as the 'host of the high ceremony', it will not fundamentally change this. .

Judging from the current situation, the "Wartime Church" in Red Maple City will not be directly removed from the jurisdiction of the Sina City Church and operate independently as a special church like in the previous life.

And if it is really divided into "independence", being able to serve as "hosting the grand ceremony" is enough as insurance... Luo Xiu is planning in advance for this.

…

Luo Xiu was thinking about many possibilities for the future, and he walked towards the direction of the 'Sacred Reserve Hall'.

He now holds Leonard's latest certification and is a "quasi-priest" of the church. He no longer needs special permission to enter and exit the Holy Treasure Hall.

Luo Xiu then went straight into the Holy Treasure Hall, took out several architectural drawings with the style of "Holy Court", browsed them briefly, memorized the contents, and then put the drawings back to their original positions.

Later, Luo Xiu went to the storage hall where the sacred scrolls were stored, and selected several sacred scrolls suitable for the priest profession and the 'fourth life path'.

After taking them out of the display shelf and storing them in the bracelet, he took out twenty "blank scrolls" from the storage hall next door where materials were stored, and walked towards the door with these "harvests" loaded with them.

Returning to the main entrance of the Holy Treasure Hall, Luo Xiu immediately left the information that he had taken out these sacred scrolls and blank scrolls to the priest responsible for guarding here. This was a necessary record.

The priest on duty carefully browsed the list that Luo Xiu had taken, and said respectfully to Luo Xiu:

"May your holy light shine forever, Lord Luo Xiu. I hope these scrolls can really help you."

"Thank you for your blessings, and may you be bathed in holy light forever."

Luo Xiu nodded lightly, responded with a smile to the priest on duty, then turned and left the Holy Treasure Hall.

…

Afterwards, Luo Xiu walked along the nearest path to the door of the church, left the church, and walked towards the Triumph Square.

Suddenly, he felt that the spirit he had left behind on a "fog shadow" in the foggy night of "Mist Hidden Raven" had a slight tremor.

It was a communication request from a certain apostle, waiting for the "Lord" to access his spiritual conduction.

Luo Xiu then raised his arm, pressed his fingers lightly on his forehead, and "accessed" that spirit.

"... Greetings to you, Lord."

A low and rough voice came into Luo Xiu's ears. It was the voice of "Violent Sword Master" Bagri.

"According to your order, I will report to you the recent movements of the 'Executioner' Koros and the 'Black Camp' he is in charge of."

"Yes." Luo Xiu responded to Bagli on the spiritual level, "You speak, I am listening."

"Okay, my lord."

Bagri's voice remained low:

"Three days ago, I followed your instructions and conveyed to Koros the news that the 'Remnant Pages' were in the hands of the 'Pure Order' and the target priest was a member of the 'Pure Order'."

"Koros believed it and had no extra doubts. Then, he asked me to find the 'Hidden Omniscient', contact one of their 'Hidden Elders', Baberon, and let me tell him about the 'Pure Order' and the 'Remnant Pages'. "

"After learning about the "Notes of Sayde", Elder Baberon was quite surprised. "

"His original words were, 'Sayde actually left a note, and that note fell into the hands of Koros. This is our [intellectual] property and should never fall into the hands of outsiders'..."

"Baberon seemed to be quite dissatisfied. He condemned Koros for hiding this for so long. As an 'ally', Baberon thought Koros should have told him this earlier. "

"Then, Baberon asked me to tell Koros that the 'Hidden Omniscient' agreed to Koros's request and would help them deal with the 'Pure Cult', but there were additional conditions. "

" "And the additional condition is - 'Koros needs to pay a large amount of hiring fees to the Hidden Omniscients and return the original "Sed's Notebook" to them'... But because Koros found the notebook first, Baberon allowed Koros to keep a copy, but did not allow him to spread the contents of the notebook."

"Koros seemed distressed by this, and he did not agree with the conditions proposed by Baberon."

"In the end, Koros and Baberon reached a new agreement - after taking back the remaining pages from the "Pure Order", Koros will share the notebook with the "Hidden Omniscients", but the ownership of the notebook will still be in Koros' hands, and Koros is willing to pay a higher fee for it."

"Barber Lun, on behalf of the 'Hidden Omniscient', agreed to what Koros had proposed. "

"And just yesterday, the 'Fang Head' and 'Black Fang' led by Koros, in cooperation with the warlocks of the 'Hidden Omniscient', had found a large base of the 'Pure Order' nearby and launched the first battle with them. "

"In this first battle, all three parties suffered damage, but in the end Koros and the 'Hidden Omniscient' still completely destroyed that large base, but did not find what they wanted from the base of the 'Pure Order'. "

"...That's all I want to report to you, my lord."

"..."

"Very good, Bagri."

Through spiritual conduction, Luo Xiu gave Bagri affirmation.

"Keep a close eye on Koros, and report any important news to me at any time."

"...I will follow your will, my lord."

Bagri's voice finally came with this sentence, and Luo Xiu interrupted his spiritual connection with him.

After "hanging up" the communication with Bagli, Luo Xiu's face suddenly showed a gloating expression.

With his instigation, "Executor" Koros and "Pure Cult" actually fought...

And their fight even involved "Hidden Omniscient", which was an unexpected gain!

When the horn of "Judgment War" really sounded, whether it was "Dark Principality", "Hidden Omniscient" or "Pure Cult", they were all enemies of the Nolan Empire...

Luo Xiu was thinking about this in his mind. His current superficial camp was "Holy Court", and he was on the side of the Empire.

And the enemies were fighting among themselves now, which was all to wear down their strength and ease the resistance that he might encounter in the future.

Luo Xiu remembered Koros's movements in his heart, and then sent a communication to Intis with the ability of "Dependent Emblem".

After the transmitted spirituality was connected, Luo Xiu "heard" the voice of Intis on the spiritual level, and he gave Intis a new order:

"Intis, I will instill some images of drawings into you in a spiritual way."

"I need you to copy them on paper and find an architect with a clean identity to plan and build them in the 'Lost Royal Court'."

"Before finding an architect, I need you to pay attention to the movements of other apostles. To expand the power and scale of the 'Holy Abyss', the original forces behind those apostles also need more attention."

"... I will arrange the follow-up matters later. Intis, this is your current task."

"..."

"I will follow your will, my lord."

Intis responded to Luo Xiu's order on the spiritual level, and then Luo Xiu interrupted the connection.

He had no other plans for the time being. Among the relatively important matters, the only one that he had not sent out to investigate was the hidden task [Disappearing Gravel] entrusted by Mir.

But now Luo Xiu had no idea how to complete this task.

He was not prepared to easily hand over this "hell difficulty" hidden task to his apostles to collect intelligence, so as not to alert the enemy and attract the attention of some difficult existence.

And Luo Xiu was not prepared to leave this task vacant.

So he personally explored various taverns and adventurer guilds in Sina City, hid his identity, and inquired about the corresponding information in a roundabout way, but did not get any useful information.

…

Three days passed in a flash.

On the morning of the fourth day, when Luo Xiu left the White Antelope Hotel and went to the church for routine reporting.

The clergyman in charge of guarding the church gate told him an important news.

——A "high deacon" of Songyuan Parish had arrived in the evening of the previous day.

…