Chapter 118 Church
The Great Cathedral of Lorinc was established in the eastern part of the city. According to Ig’s introduction, this church was also funded and built by a former clerical companion of Ig’s ancestor, who established his fiefdom and built a settlement next to the newly built castle, and this companion also served as the first bishop.
“Ig, is this your human church… Hmm, it looks quite good!”
Stepping down from the carriage and arriving at the White Stone Square in front of a large cluster of church buildings, Verafia slightly tilted her little head, her big eyes looking at the Great Holy Cathedral behind the heavenly white stone sculptures of angelic wings. The exquisite and divine emblem of the Sun God and the holy silver cross slightly refracted light.
The architecture of the Great Cathedral was as grand and dignified as always, and the faint sound of the morning bells was as sacred as ever. However, the silver cross, the most important symbol of the Sacred Light Church, was slightly different from the divine emblem she had seen in Peka and the Church of Light in her previous life.
However, this was not difficult to guess. Back when she was Lottser, the Sacred Light Church of Peka was inseparable from the Church of Light. After so many years, and after Lancaster, under the name of the Hero, obtained the throne of Peka, the church of the kingdom had implicitly begun to pledge allegiance to His Majesty the King.
It was only natural that this influence would cause the church’s divine emblem to differ from the Empire’s Holy Light Church.
Ig walked beside Verafia. Due to going out, the bruises and wounds on his face had been healed by Flarn’s blood magic in advance. Although there was still some pain, at least there was not much abnormality visible on the surface.
Seeing the little phoenix’s curiosity, Ig walked in front of her and explained with a smile:
“The scale of the Lorinc diocese ranks among the top in the entire kingdom. This Bishop Parker is one of the only two archbishops in the southern part of the kingdom who wears purple robes, and his status is quite distinguished.”
Bishop Parker’s primary profession was not a priest, but a holy knight who had once battled heretics. After retiring from the “Radiant Hand” holy knight order, he started as an ordinary deacon and priest, gradually rising to his current position as a purple-robed bishop, and was transferred to the church in Lorinc by the Kingdom’s General Diocese more than ten years ago. Even Marquis Mays, as the lord, still maintained the due respect for Bishop Parker.
Therefore, when talking with Marquis Mays yesterday, Ig mentioned the church’s invitation. After thinking for a moment, the Marquis nodded and did not object.
Ig walked with Verafia in the white stone square, introducing her as they walked. Seeing his admiration for Bishop Parker, the young girl pouted disdainfully and said, “He’s just a purple-robed bishop, what’s so special about that? I’ve seen plenty!”
Yes, Verafia was not lying about this.
Back then, as the strongest swordsman on the entire continent, she had been to the Holy See Hall many times, and she had seen all sorts of people. Let alone the red-robed cardinals, she could even chat and laugh with the Pope, who wore the triple holy crown. What was a mere purple-robed bishop!
Thinking to herself, Verafia proudly raised her head.
Ig was no stranger to the little phoenix’s tsundere behavior. However, seeing the girl’s delicate face raised cutely, Ig’s heart fluttered, and he couldn’t help but reach out and rub her little head.
“Well, I know that Young Lady’s status is the noblest.”
“Hmph, that’s more like it… But, why are you suddenly rubbing me, you guy!”
The girl looked at the young man with displeasure in her scorching gold eyes, and although her voice was a bit displeased, she just tilted her head and broke free from his hand, without directly throwing a fireball.
Ig was relieved. Although he had been beaten by this little phoenix just that morning, he now realized that he was probably the one who had asked for it. This tsundere young lady would not directly burn him to death for a little offense.
Ig withdrew his hand, a slight smile on his face. This little phoenix was much easier to talk to than before. Ig guessed that perhaps, after getting drunk last night, she had experienced something, otherwise, she would have had a confused expression this morning and asked him that question.
Although Ig did not know the specific reason, no matter what, it was a good thing for him.
“Miss Vera, when I go to see Bishop Parker later, why don’t you and Flarn play here for a while and wait for me to come out?”
Ig smiled at the girl. He was a little worried that the little phoenix would not adapt to the atmosphere of the human church… Also, in the church, he was worried about Flarn’s identity as a member of the Blood Race being exposed.
“No way.”
The girl shook her head vigorously, then raised her small face, revealing her exquisite and pure white jade face, her crisp voice like silver bells: “What’s fun here, I’m not interested. Moreover, Ig, you promised, you must take me with you, you can’t just ditch me and run!”
Since Verafia had spoken like this, Flarn, who was beside her, certainly had no objection. However, the silver-haired girl saw a slight hesitation in the young man’s eyes and softly explained that she would not be exposed so easily.
Seeing that both girls said so, Ig nodded, took them to the nuns receiving guests in front of the church, and reported his name to the nun, proposing to visit Bishop Parker.
When the nun heard his name, she was obviously startled, but she did not agree immediately. Instead, she asked Ig to wait a moment and let her companion nun go to report to the bishop.
Ig was slightly surprised by the nun’s actions. However, he was not in a hurry and did not mind waiting for a while, so he nodded and agreed.
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In just a few minutes of waiting, many different believers came to the church to pray. Among them were many sacred professionals such as priests, monks, and paladins.
For sacred professionals, in addition to prayer, the church of faith was a necessary place for them to temper themselves and condense their beliefs. Therefore, many churches had specially designated areas such as the Great Hall of Sacred Light and the Guidance Loft for clergymen to use.
Ig casually found a place to sit down. As for Miss Verafia, who was like a little bird and clearly couldn’t stay still, she naturally only sat with him for a short while before getting bored and pulling Flarn to another area.
Ig looked at the slender figures of the two girls not far away, and his mood improved considerably.
The young man’s gaze swept across the surroundings of the church. On one side of the dignified, solemn, and sacred church, the “Holy Spear Tower,” entirely white, stood under the clear sky, and the tall and sacred figure of the God of Light was rendered by the sunlight and pure white holy light.
