“Leslie, stop talking.” Alfonso’s eyes, hidden behind his iron mask, were fixed on Todd as he spoke, word by word: “Father, I know my next request is almost unreasonable, but please consider my proposal carefully. I want you to give up your life!”

Enraged, Karin leaped to her feet, her dagger aimed at the knight. Todd, quick-witted and agile, grabbed her and blocked her attack.

Alfonso continued, “You are the Son of God, as the people say, a model of kindness and humility. For this honor, and for your reputation, please consider my proposal.”

"We saved your friend and your life! Is this how you repay us?! You ungrateful wretch!" The girl's angry shouts made the knight lower his head.

After a while, Alfonso raised his head, his eyes filled with determination and resolve: "If you agree to my proposal, I will give up all my positions in the Church and become your Vigil Knight."

Leslie's eyes widened in surprise.

Todd didn't understand what the term "Vigilante" meant, but he didn't want to end his life so soon. After thinking carefully for a while, he asked the other person, "What if I could prove to you that the way I acquired my powers wouldn't harm anyone, and that I have a way to solve the problem of the Inheritor's mutation?"

Leslie scoffed at the assumption: "You mean, something no one has been able to do for centuries, you can do?"

Alfonso remained silent, for he suddenly remembered a new title Father Todd had acquired after the trial of heresy.

The Alchemist Blessed by God