Chapter 612 Responsibilities
Southeast of Plitvice Island, Gramorne.
In the daytime, on the outskirts of Gramorne, beside the Star Lake, on an open lakeside meadow, many figures were gathering there.
In the gentle breeze, many citizens from all over Gramorn are gathering on the scenic lakeshore. Under the guidance of the municipal guards, they line up in several rows and watch in an orderly manner. The object of their viewing is a glass display case located in the crowd. A nun in white stands beside the display case, explaining to the citizens queuing up with a smile the origin of the holy relics left in the display case, and patiently answers various questions from ordinary believers.
According to the planned route, Vanya began her pilgrimage to the holy relics in Pritt. In the past ten days, she has traveled to several cities and finally came to Gramorn. After receiving a warm welcome here, she immediately began touring the city.
Due to the limited space in the local church, the venue for the tour was chosen to be the landmark of Gramorn, on the grass by the Star Lake. Under the beautiful scenery and refreshing breeze, Vanya took the holy relic and skillfully preached to the citizens who came to watch.
Although from a practical point of view, the sermon would have been the same whether the holy relic was present or not, the attention of the worshippers on this pilgrimage was still mostly focused on Vanya herself. Vanya spent most of her time talking, shaking hands and answering questions with the believers, and only rarely did she talk about the holy relic. Although this situation was more tiring for Vanya herself, fortunately, after several months of pilgrimage, she had become accustomed to this situation and was now able to cope with it with ease.
The tour sermon on the lakeshore lasted for several hours. When the sun gradually set in the west and the other guards who maintained order felt tired, this sermon came to an end. After Vanya made the announcement to the many citizens who were still gathered, there was a sound of loss in the crowd, and then they gradually dispersed and retreated. However, there were still many citizens who did not leave immediately. Some chose to scatter on the lakeside, and some wanted to find a place to see Vanya from a distance.
"Oh my... you have worked so hard, Sister Vanya. I didn't expect your pilgrimage to attract so many people. Even on New Year's Sunday, I don't often see so many people coming to listen to the sermons. You are worthy of being the one chosen by the Holy Land Mountain."
Shortly after the end of the tour, Vanya, who was sitting by the lake to rest, quickly spotted someone who came to greet her. It was a middle-aged man wearing a clerical robe and with a big smile on his face. He was the priest of the local church in Gramorn. Beside him were the mayor of Gramorn and the local director of the Security Bureau.
"It's nothing, Master Hogg, I just got some benefit from the holy relics. All the glory of the world comes from the martyrs who created the holy relics..."
With her usual smile, Vanya politely responded to the local dignitaries, and then they had some simple exchanges, and Vanya politely responded to many flattering words in an appropriate manner.
Finally, after dealing with all the important local officials, Vanya was able to have a good rest. After sending the local elites away one by one, she had some free time and she breathed a sigh of relief. Then she stood up from the chair and slowly walked to the lakeshore. Looking at the broad and tranquil lake in front of her, she couldn't help feeling refreshed.
"Sister Vanya."
At this moment, Vanya heard a familiar voice calling her name. She turned around and saw her guard captain, Spare, wearing a half-armored cassock, coming towards her. After seeing him, Vanya's expression relaxed and she spoke.
"Father Cispare, how is the preparation going?"
"It's almost ready. We've packed everything we need to pack. We can set off early tomorrow morning." As he spoke, Spare walked to Vanya, then he glanced at the crowd still lingering in the distance and continued speaking.
"Thank you for your hard work, Sister Vanya. I thought there might be fewer people after we arrived in a small town other than the capital, but I didn't expect there would still be quite a few in the end. Sister Vanya, it's really too tiring for you to deal with so many people every time. Maybe you can just set up a stage and say a few words to let them go to see the holy relics on their own, instead of having to personally receive them in groups like this."
As Spare said this, he continued to answer after listening to the other party's words.
"If I do that, I will seem a bit too high and mighty. I am just a nun, not a leader or queen who gives orders. Since people prefer to have close contact with me, I will try my best to be with them. As a priest, I have the obligation to be a link, connecting the majority of believers with me."
Vanya responded to Cispare in an extremely pious tone. After hearing what the other party said, Cispare couldn't help but feel moved, and couldn't help but sigh at the piety of the nun in front of him.
"Sister Vanya's piety is truly a role model for us. The more we follow you, the more we can feel the firmness and purity in your heart. Sometimes I often wonder whether the rumors outside that you are receiving the oracle and guidance of the Virgin Mary are true." Sipare guided Vanya and Vanya immediately responded after hearing this.
"Don't talk nonsense, Father Spare. In the Holy Church, the only one who can receive oracles is the Holy See. I have never heard the voice of the Virgin Mary. If the Virgin Mary is really guiding me, it is in the dark, in silence. Regarding the rumors about who I am... a follower of the Virgin Mary, please don't believe them easily, Father Spare."
Vanya said this to Carlos Pare, her tone a little hurried, and Carlos Pare continued to speak after listening.
"Ha... I was just joking. Don't be nervous, Sister Vanya. After all, you've been through a lot in the past half a day, but in the end you're not only safe and sound, but you're also blessed with God's grace. It's normal for many people to have some thoughts about this.
"Well, it's getting late now, and I should continue to deal with other matters. The municipal government has prepared a dinner here, and we can just go over and attend it. After dinner, Sister Vanya, you should take a good rest, because there will be a new trip tomorrow."
Shispare said this to Vanya, and Vanya nodded in response.
"Well, I'll go over there after I take a short break. I'll take this opportunity to appreciate the scenery of the city. To be honest, this lake gives me a pretty good feeling."
Vanya said this while looking at the vast Starry Lake in front of him. Listening to her words, Shispare also turned his gaze to the lake. Looking at the lake reflecting the sky and mountains and blowing a comfortable breeze, Shispare could not help but sigh.
"Yes... This lake is really nice, big and clean, and it makes people feel comfortable just looking at it. I didn't expect that there is such a good place in such a relatively remote place. It is a reward to be able to come here once..."
As he admired the lake, Dospare said this. Vanya beside him did not respond to Dospare's words, but began to stare silently at a certain place in the distance, the center of the lake, with a subtle meaning in her expression.
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