Elsie: t^t
"I retract my previous statement. Is it too late to join the church now? Do churches accept members who are one year old?"
Wake up, Elsie! Don't be fooled by this kind of talk!
How could you believe their nonsense?!
Tell me, aside from betraying you, mocking you, provoking you, belittling you, insulting you, and verbally abusing you... Putting all that aside, I've actually been very good to you!!!
Moka: "The Lord says! We should resist the perpetrators! Oppose violence! Oppose control! Oppose temptation!"
Elsie: t^t
Praise be to the twenty-four-winged angel!
【qAq It's hopeless! It's hopeless!】
...
The interior of the church was filled with a warm atmosphere, which was probably related to the fact that Bishop Moka was a gardener and he paid great attention to the layout of the place.
At this time, the believers put on their robes and gathered in front of the church sculpture to pray.
Elsie followed Firi, gazing at the statue the crowd worshipped. The pure white sculpture resembled a woman clad in armor, with a pair of pristine white wings spread out behind her, seemingly enveloping the entire world.
According to Bishop Moka, five hundred years ago, the demon race rose to power. While heroes fought against the demon king, many more civilians were attacked by demonic beasts.
The angels who descended from the Holy Kingdom demarcated areas, established the first sanctuaries, fought against the monsters, and allowed the common people to build their own cities.
The high angel Linlan was one of the people who protected Mirror Lake City, and she was also an object of worship recognized by the Saijing royal family.
"Legend has it that after helping us build the city, Linlan led the angels back to heaven and never contacted the human world again." Moka's eyes revealed piety.
"She proclaimed the Lord's teachings, that people should have the power to defend their rights, and praised the twenty-four-winged angels!"
The believers shouted, "Praise be to the twenty-four-winged angel!"
Elsie raised her little hand in prayer: "Praise..."
"Bang—" The church door was kicked open, and a fully armed knight looked around, a sword hanging at his waist.
A cross ornament hangs from the hilt of the sword; the cross itself is red, while the frame is made of gold.
"Who is the bishop here!" The knight's voice filled the parishioners with fear.
This is a profession that Elsie has never seen before, a completely new profession!
Name: Paul Nutter (Male) (Calligraphy of the Holy Church)
Race: Human (100%)
Age: 29 years and 7 months
Class: Judgment Knight
Level: 53
Potential: A-
Innate Talents: Fanatic Believer, Violent One
Martial Arts: Charge (Mastery), Cavalry Trample (Mastery), Resilience (Mastery), Cavalry Swordsmanship (Mastery), Berserk (Mastery), Lord's Punishment (Normal), Armor of Faith (Mastery), Judgment Cavalry (Mastery)
Demonic Path: Divine Word Armor (Beginner), Air Shield (Beginner), Soul-Burning Secret Flame (Master)
Equipment: Templar Cavalry Plate Armor (Defense +70), Judgment Longsword (Attack +50), Faithful Amulet (Willpower +20), Knight's Medal (Attack +50, Defense +50, Willpower +50, Constitution +50)
“Sir…” Moka stepped forward shakily and said, “I am Bishop Moka of the church, I don’t know…”
"Holy Knight Green will arrive at the North Gate of Mirror Lake City this evening. Immediately lead all believers to greet him. Those who disobey will be killed!" Paul Nate interrupted, then left.
Moka breathed a sigh of relief; he could naturally tell that the other party was a Holy Tribunal's Inquisition Knight.
The surrounding believers were also somewhat uneasy, and Moka reassured them.
"It's alright, we're all family, it's just a bit serious!" Moka said with a smile.
"The sanctuary is built in the royal city of Lanting, which is a holy place for all of us. Every bishop must go there to authorize his office before taking office."
“There, the Pope is the messenger of the Lord, and the bishops take in believers in various regions…”
"The royal family provides us with protection, and we also established the original Holy Knights, who are all protected by guardian angels and are the executors of divine authority."
"And the Judgment Knights are the guardians who protect the Paladins."
"Alright, everyone get ready. We're going to greet the paladin, so we mustn't be careless about etiquette," Moka said.
...
The north gate of Mirror Lake City was already overcrowded, and the royal family had issued a ban on entry long ago.
Not only believers came to greet them, but the royal family also sent knights, as well as some leaders of mercenary organizations.
They had been waiting here since noon, and it must be said that the majesty of the church was evident in their patience.
So, you took my advice after all.
Elsie left Firi at the church and went to look at the North Gate alone on the commercial street.
"I can't help it. I'm afraid those angels will discover my dark creature nature. I don't want to be killed on the spot so soon." Elsie sat in a chair, eating the freshly grilled fish from the restaurant.
I don't know what kind of fish it is, but it smells amazing!
With nothing else to do, Trisna and Puck took on the responsibility of protecting and taking care of Elsie. At this moment, Trisna picked up a knife and fed Elsie the cut fish.
Parker, on the other hand, was looking towards the North Gate, probably wanting to see the so-called Paladin.
It's obvious Trisna is taking care of you, so who's protecting you? Parker? You're counting on him?
As expected, Parker is a terrible guard.
At this moment, a commotion arose from the North Gate, and the women on the street gathered together, gazing at the procession outside the North Gate.
A large number of Judgment Knights escorted Paladin Grimm as they walked along the main road to the north gate of Mirror Lake City.
At that moment, a whooshing sound came from the sky, and Yu Ying Gao Fei flapped his wings and hid in Parker's arms.
Elsie's gaze followed the sound to the sky, where she saw a golden-haired angel circling a few times before landing on the city wall.
"Flying..." Elsie looked on with envy.
Yunxi straightened her chest. She didn't need to look to know that everyone around her was focused on her. She then drew her sword to assert her authority.
But at this moment, she always felt that a dark eye was staring at her!
A dark creature!? She's hiding right here! You vile evil spirit! If I find you, I'll tear you to pieces!!!
"Um?"
As Green entered the city amidst cheers, Yunxi also discovered the source of that dark aura!
She looked in the direction of Elsie, and Elsie trembled instantly, the grilled fish in her mouth suddenly losing its flavor.
Oh dear, you've been found out!
[Let me imagine you being dismembered into eight pieces, hmm... hmm~ how wonderful! Just like grilled fish!]
El looked at the grilled fish that Trisna had dismembered on the plate, and she seemed to see her own fate soon!
Is it too late to run now?
"Whoosh—" But it was all too late.
Yunxi leaped into the air above Elsie, her silver sword gleaming coldly, her eyes revealing killing intent.
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