The next morning.
The sun in Jerusalem had just risen from the edge of the eastern ridge, and the area around the little Catholic church was already crowded with people.
"Don't push! Don't push!"
"Hey! I'm the first one here!"
"What are you doing! The Lord of Holy Egypt is here, and you dare to cut in line!"
"Sir! He was originally behind me! This last spot should be mine!"
Compared to yesterday, today's line is obviously longer and more crowded.
People started queuing up since early morning, fearing that they would miss this rare opportunity.
When there was only one spot left, someone suddenly cut into the queue and came in front of the person who was originally at the front of the line.
"I just went to the bathroom! I was in front of you!"
"You...you are making a false accusation!"
"Sir, don't listen to him! This guy is just talking nonsense!"
The man who cut in line seemed a little panicked. He clearly saw that many people behind him had sighed, and not only that, their brows were slightly frowned.
That's because they can no longer join the Link Church today, but they are also a little dissatisfied with the queue-jumping thing.
The Holy Egyptian soldier simply stepped forward and pulled out the man who cut in line.
"I've been watching here all night, and I know who is telling the truth."
After he finished speaking, he took out a knife and gently drew a cross pattern under the arm of the man who cut in line.
"Ah--sir, you are..."
The Holy Egyptian soldier simply raised his arm higher so more people could see it more clearly.
"Look, this is what happens when you cut in line."
"He can never join the Link Cult! This cross is his punishment!"
When the queue-jumper whose wound was cut heard this, he simply covered his head and ran away. The people who saw this scene shouted words like "My lord, be fair."
"Thank you for doing justice for me! I swear! I will become the most loyal believer of Link!"
The man who was speaking smiled again, and he immediately entered the Link Church.
In just a day and a half, two hundred people had gathered in Link Church.
The soldiers of Holy Egypt simply placed a roadblock at the entrance, which meant that Link Church had no more vacancies today.
Many people sighed and left.
"See? We've only been open for a few minutes and all 100 places have been filled."
A middle-aged man who failed to be selected said regretfully to his friend next to him, his expression somewhat annoyed.
Of course, I was upset that I couldn't come earlier.
"I came to line up at midnight, but I was still a step late."
Another disappointed applicant nodded: "How about trying again tomorrow? I see the line is getting longer and longer. It will probably be harder to get in in the future."
The first person just shook his head: "I'm sure he'll come."
"After becoming a Link Cult believer, you will have enough food and water every day, and you will also get a small place to stay in the city."
"More importantly, it is said that the knowledge imparted by Link's mentors can help people escape poverty and find the true meaning of life."
"So, I say, let's just not leave and start queuing now."
"I can take up the spot while you guys go get the food and water."
"The Holy Egyptian Lord has been here all along. He will surely make a fair judgment."
The Holy Egyptian soldier also heard this. He just looked at them and smiled, and even nodded his head.
On the other side, a businessman who had just arrived from another place curiously asked among the dispersed crowd.
"This Link Church has such a high threshold and such good treatment, no wonder everyone wants to join."
"I'm going to give it a try tonight."
As the first group of lucky people walked into the church, people outside who were not selected but had not yet left began to whisper.
"Let's not leave, let's just stay here."
"Yes, yes. I heard that there are a few lucky people who came here from other places today just to be selected into the 100-person quota."
"It would be nice if there were more opportunities like this, but it's a pity that we only recruit 100 people a day."
"At this rate, I'm afraid I'll have to wait until next month for my turn."
Just as people were talking, some missionaries dressed in various religious costumes began to move among the crowd.
Some of them came from the Hebrew Church, some from the East, and various sects from the South and the desert regions.
A Hebrew rabbi in a white robe called out, “Friends!”
"Why should we cling to this new sect? Our ancient Hebrew faith has been around for thousands of years, and our scriptures are still strong and enduring."
A member of an Eastern sect also nodded in agreement: "That's right."
“Instead of pursuing material security, it is better to seek the way to liberation of the soul.”
"You are always welcome."
Despite the missionaries' earnest words, few responded.
Most people are still unwilling to give up the opportunity to queue, even though they know the success rate is slim.
One person in line confessed: "I will wait and see."
"After all, Link Church provides not only spiritual comfort, but also practical life security."
"Before we find a better way out, of course, it is important to fill our stomachs first."
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