Son of Light 2
The clothes this person is wearing are exquisitely made with fine materials, and it is obvious that he is either rich or noble. Moreover, outsiders are not allowed to enter the family library at will.
Considering that his distinguished younger brother is holding a birthday party in the next few days, many guests should be invited to the party. This person is most likely an invited guest. He cannot rashly conflict with him. If he causes trouble, he will be the one who suffers in the end. He should just endure it if he can.
Luli glanced at the man who followed him, and without saying a word, he returned to his seat on the bay window, sat upright, and began to watch seriously.
"You kid, I just want to say something to you, why are you ignoring me?"
The man took his book and knelt down on the other side of the bay window, sighing, "What a fusty old-fashioned guy."
Luli ignored him. The man crossed his hands on his chin and looked at him slowly, but after a while, his handsome brows gradually frowned.
Although the young boy was well-dressed and had elegant manners, the material of his clothes was obviously worn out, and some places were visible with threads and cracks. It must be that he had worn it for several years and it was no longer suitable for him. His thin wrists were exposed, and purple marks could be seen on his arms hidden under the clothes. Seeing this scene, the man narrowed his eyes slightly.
He could almost instantly guess how the child was treated in this family. However, everything in the world has its own way of living. He had seen countless children who lived a more miserable life than the boy in front of him. How many of them could read and have enough food to eat?
An occasional setback in a comfortable life is not fatal, but a minor injury in a miserable life is enough to kill.
Forget it, that was too far-fetched. The man withdrew his gaze and decided not to care about it. He glanced at the boy's expression that was already immersed in it and paused, and the desire to tease him arose in his heart again.
"Rumor has it that when the God of Light was born, heaven and earth were buried in the abyss. It was He who saved all things, dragging countless planes out of the abyss to benefit all living things. Only then were other gods born into the world to rescue all living things. There's a saying in the Teachings of Light that says exactly this. Since you've read so carefully, let me test you. What if this rumor is false? What if there's actually no abyss at all, and it's all a lie fabricated by the Temple of Light?"
Luli paused holding the book, his expression suddenly cold. He raised his eyes and said coldly, "Are you trying to blaspheme?"
"Oh?" The man was stunned, then tilted his head and smiled.
"You're finally willing to speak. I thought you were mute at such a young age. But, has anyone ever told you that you're ill-mannered?"
“Answer my question!”
"Hehe, you might as well answer mine before answering other people's questions." The man was at ease.
"you!"
Luli's eyes were blazing with anger, but he could only suppress the sharp thorn in his heart and said, "Whether it is true or not, the God of Light is the deity who saved us. How can we blaspheme him so casually?"
"That's not what you really mean." The blond man stood up and walked in front of Luli, looking straight into Luli's eyes with his bewitching amber eyes.
He said, "Say what you really mean."
Luli blushed. He had never been so close to anyone since he was born. He opened his mouth but didn't know where to start scolding. He looked at the person who was gradually approaching and stared at him. After a slight pause, he slowly said:
"Truth or falsehood is nothing but words. History is always written by the victors. I'm just a reader, how can I think about so many things?"
The man's expression froze, and his shining eyes suddenly dimmed. After a moment, he covered his forehead and muttered to himself:
"I'm really old. I actually ask a child some messed up questions."
Luli hugged the books tightly and stepped back, looking suspiciously at the man who was smiling at one moment and sad alone at another. It seemed like this man was mentally ill.
He clenched the book in his hand, caressing the exquisite patterns on the cover. He said softly, "However, the Doctrine of Light isn't as exaggerated as other church doctrines, constantly praising the merits of the gods themselves. Instead, it truly benefits all living beings and brings benefits to all things. Isn't this the greatness of the God of Light?"
Although he had been staying in the territory and unable to go out, he could always hear the news. As the temple with the most believers in the Central Continent, there were many deeds of the Temple of Light.
Whether it is the church priests who regularly treat the people and distribute supplies, or the paladin troops under their command who often fight to redress the small planes invaded by the fallen creatures, etc.
These are things that other churches that believe in gods will not do. Because of this, he admires the God of Light even more and likes the teachings of light even more.
It's just that he never said it out loud, and he never had a friend who could say it sincerely. Now he took this opportunity to blurt it out, and felt that the depression in his chest immediately dissipated, and a touch of warmth appeared on his calm face.
The man glanced sideways at Luli, with a complex expression on his face that Luli couldn't see through. He spoke slowly in a clear voice:
"But even God isn't omnipotent. Suffering always exists among living beings. No matter how we try to resolve it, new suffering will always arise, endlessly. Sometimes I always wonder, if the God of Light were a little more selfish and ignored these sufferings, would the creatures who believe in Him still be as loyal to Him as before?"
Luli stared at the man with clear eyes and said calmly, "No."
Seeing the man turn his head to look at him, he lowered his long eyelashes and continued:
"Because once people have tasted something good, they won't let it go easily. Humans are such greedy and cunning creatures. They never cherish what comes easily, and they cherish things that are hard to get for a while before abandoning them. Since you made the decision to save them from the beginning, don't go back on your word. If you do, what awaits you will be endless revenge."
Luli's voice rang out coldly in the silent library. He stared at the man in front of him with a probing and scrutinizing gaze. His slightly childish voice was like an icy knife that struck directly at the vital point.
The man opened his eyes wide and looked at the young boy who was still sitting quietly on the bay window. The boy was also looking at him. When his mind was wavering, he spoke again:
"On the contrary, as you said, relieving the suffering of living beings is the will of the God of Light. If God voluntarily abandons the doctrine he has established, wouldn't that also be a violation of his own creed?"
Luli looked out the window at the falling snow and whispered, "How is this any different from being a traitor?"
"Traitor..." the man murmured, chewing on this new word over and over in his mouth, humming and laughing.
"How strange! I'll actually be called a traitor one day..." The man returned to his original state. He smiled and sat next to Lu Li and said:
"Child, you're saying this to me. What if I report you to the Central Church and the Temple Inquisitor arrests you as a blasphemer? Aren't you afraid?"
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