Todd lowered his head and winked discreetly at the girl, signaling her to cooperate.
Karin, suddenly realizing what was happening, quickly interlaced her fingers and placed them in front of her chest, adopting a praying posture.
Todd's voice grew louder: "But such a devout woman, wanting to study theological scriptures and delve into the philosophy of saints, has been repeatedly turned away! Why?! Because of her gender!"
The monk gestured south: "To our south, other countries within the Western Diocese have established convents and Sisters of the Father for women who are devoted to holiness. But the Church of the Silver Ring Kingdom has, for centuries, kept women out of the Father's sanctuary!"
"Our Heavenly Father teaches us that all people are equal, but what have we, his servants, done?! We've treated listening to God's voice as a privilege!"
"So, she disguised herself and secretly moved into the monastery library, just to catch a glimpse of the scriptures!"
Todd walked up to the monks and bowed his head sincerely to the elderly monks: "I admit that it was wrong of me to bring this woman into the monastery without your permission. However, I believe that this belief in the holy path is absolutely correct!"
Seeing the church, monks, and others looking on with approval at Todd's statement, Father Paul cried out urgently, "Don't believe this absurd claim! This man and woman have committed such an immoral act in the Father's sanctuary; it is unforgivable..."
“If I were to say that this woman is pure and flawless…” Todd looked into Paul’s eyes, his expression calm.
Paul, who completely scoffed at this claim, gritted his teeth: "Pure? Immaculate? I don't believe it! I'll have someone examine her chastity!"
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