Walking among the not-too-crowded crowd.

But unlike the hurried pedestrians around him, he was different.

Gu Xinghe simply strolled towards his destination—the Xinghe Church—as if taking a leisurely walk.

To others, this gentle yet unique young man seemed like someone who had just arrived on a cold, dark night.

They attempted to go to the church, a symbol of hope, to find a sliver of warmth and comfort to soothe themselves.

However, what these people are unaware of is that...

Gu Xinghe did not choose to seek solace in a church open to the public because he was alone.

Just like pedestrians rushing home after a day's work.

For Gu Xinghe, this was also the time he had completed his "work"—

An "office area" that may be opened to the public in the future has been set up in the Hall of Mist.

They also built a luxurious manor there, where all their companions could gather together.

They even conducted some study and research in a rather peculiar "library".

Only after completing the aforementioned series of "work" did he return home.

Because, like everyone else rushing home, Gu Xinghe also knew—

Someone was waiting for him to return home.

"Welcome back."

So, the moment Gu Xinghe stepped into the Star River Church, he unsurprisingly heard Theresa's voice.

At this moment, the girl's voice did not contain the surprise and joy that comes with waiting for her beloved to return.

Instead, it carries a sense that everything will arrive as scheduled.

She only needs to wait here for the daily peace that those who will inevitably choose to return home will find.

Gu Xinghe turned his head to look—

Theresa was standing at the door, holding an oil lamp with a gray-black metal casing, waiting for his return.

Although somewhat dim, the orange-yellow light, which appeared exceptionally warm against the backdrop of the night, centered on her.

It shines on the area surrounding where Theresa stands.

The warm light shone on the girl's white dress, making her appear even more gentle.

Like the Saint Cecilia flower, which blooms brilliantly in the light of hope.

It is the only white purity that blooms in the lonely, cold darkness.

It is also hope that strives to radiate its own light in this dark region.

Despite the unique nature of myself and the "job" I do.

This made Gu Xinghe not look like a laborer who had worked all day, looking dusty and tired when he returned home.

Although churches offer ordinary people a sense of sacred solemnity rather than a sense of "home".

However, the moment he returned to the Star River Church and saw Teresa holding a lantern, waiting for his return, was a moment of profound joy.

Gu Xinghe's face showed a somewhat indifferent expression due to the "work" he was doing in the divine kingdom space.

Even at this moment, she still unconsciously softened.

"I'm back."

Under the lamplight, Gu Xinghe's eyes appeared to be tinged with a warm hue.

Or perhaps, it's not just a matter of "looking" or "resembling".

Upon hearing Gu Xinghe's response, Theresa smiled happily.

At this moment, she quite naturally helped Gu Xinghe take off the black trench coat he was wearing and folded it neatly.

Gu Xinghe then took the gray-black oil lamp from her hand.

When Gu Xinghe held the oil lamp in his hand, he noticed that it lacked the cold, metallic feel that should be present in its material.

Only the warmth lingered from when the girl's palm held it.

"There were even more believers coming to church today using the lucky coin!"

They walked together into the church.

Teresa continued to tell him about the events of the day.

It wasn't a formal work report, but rather a sharing of fun anecdotes from their daily lives.

When talking about things that make her happy, the girl's tone became lighter.

But after a moment, her tone suddenly became hesitant and uncertain.

"But among them, quite a few seemed particularly excited when holding the coins..."

It seems he's even trying to use the coins in his hand as some kind of weapon?

Despite the fact that Teresa's "work" evoked a sense of inviolable sanctity in ordinary people, it was clear that her work was something to be respected.

But for Gu Xinghe, what he felt from Teresa was a gentle yet resilient strength.

There may seem to be a distance between them, but in reality, there is a sense of companionship that is always by his side.

So just now, in the girl's slightly paused words...

He also sensed a worry in her voice that made him both laugh and cry—

Because of the inherent "lucky" properties of the lucky coin itself.

And the Doom Tavern is a location that has attracted many believers because the agent of the Lord of Miracles once appeared there.

Therefore, the Star River Church once faced the risk of becoming a "gambler's church" and a "drunkard's church".

Although this was achieved through an initial screening of believers who received the lucky coin.

And the piety and purity of the believers' faith prevented this from actually taking shape.

The one who made the greatest effort was, of course, Theresa, who was in charge of all the affairs of the Star River Church.

But after seeing the somewhat strange actions of those who received the coins today.

Theresa couldn't help but feel a little worried about this—

Because when I saw the players who arrived playing with the lucky coins they had obtained.

She couldn't help but think of something that seemed to have been popular since she was a child and had continued to this day.

The game of flicking bottle caps or coins is still popular among children in Green Town today.

Despite inwardly marveling at how "unique" the things that followers of Gu Xinghe like to do seem to be.

But the dutiful Theresa was still thinking at this moment—

Compared to "gamblers" and "alcoholics".

Such believers who simply enjoy flipping coins seem much easier to deal with.

It will not bring about as many "negative impacts" as the two mentioned above.

However, after learning of Leisa's thoughts, Gu Xinghe was not overly worried about it.

Because he knew the actions the arriving players would take with the coins.

It is obvious that this only happens after one possesses a coin with special properties.

It was just a side effect of thinking about it, and wanting to have some kind of electric superpower, so I did this.