Of course, to be on the safe side, when Jeff goes to exchange for milk tea, he will go with him. He doesn't want Rachel to suffer such a thing. As for Jeff and the others, hehe, I will fill up your bottle of pearls!
Maybe the child will thank us someday.
Merlin chatted with Alicia for a while. There was no problem for him to sponsor the orphanage of the Church of Light now. When he told Alicia about this, Alicia directly refused and said that someone had already sponsored the orphanage.
Merlin saw that she didn't seem to be lying, and he sighed that there were still many good people in this world. He said goodbye to Alicia and followed Shirley to the deepest part of the church, where the priests of the Church of Light in the Arcane City lived.
Merlin followed Shirley through the corridors of the Church of Light. The walls were covered with various religious paintings depicting themes of light and hope. Sunlight shines into the room through the tall stained glass windows, casting colorful light and shadows, adding a touch of warmth to this solemn space. However, as they walked toward the innermost part of the church, there was an unusual smell in the air.
Shirley pushed open the heavy wooden door, and the room behind it was spacious and bright, with symbols of various religions decorated on the walls and ancient books and scrolls on the bookshelves.
However, it was the priest sitting behind the desk that really caught Merlin's attention.
The priest was round and fat, with a gentle smile on his face and his eyes slightly narrowed, giving people a shrewd and cunning feeling. He was wearing a white robe with the golden symbol of the Church of Light embroidered on it, which looked somewhat luxurious.
Merlin couldn't help but feel confused when he first saw him. The first impression this priest gave him was more like a businessman rather than a devout religious person?
"Welcome, young donor." The priest's voice was low and kind, with a hint of magnetic charm.
Shirley raised her hand and said, "Father Pucci, this is my classmate Merlin. He wants to buy some potions and scrolls produced by the Church of Light, and is asking if anyone is willing to sell light items.
"Oh? Are you interested in the potions and scrolls produced by our Church of Light? You're really a rare guest." Father Pucci's eyes lit up. He immediately put away the tables and chairs and looked at Merlin with a smile.
"Yes, Father." Merlin nodded, his first impression of the priest still unchanged. He continued, "I would like to take a look at your inventory and see if there is anything that would suit my needs."
There was a glimmer of excitement in Pucci's eyes, and he seemed very happy about Merlin's visit. "Of course! Our church has always been committed to helping those in need, and potions and scrolls are part of our resources." He stood up, walked to a bookshelf nearby, and began to search.
"We have all kinds of potions, including healing potions, strength-enhancing potions, and some rare scrolls. Merlin, what level of potions and magic scrolls do you want?" The priest's voice became more and more enthusiastic, as if he was selling his most precious treasure to Merlin.
Merlin observed him quietly, feeling somewhat conflicted about the priest's attitude. The resources of the Church of Light were supposed to be used to help others, but now they were being treated as a business transaction. However, this was more to his taste, and he decided not to delve into it further, and just wanted to complete the transaction as soon as possible.
Shirley awkwardly walked to Father Pucci and whispered in his ear, "Father, is it really okay for us to sell the assets of the Church of Light so easily?"
To be honest, Merlin couldn't imagine that the Church of Light was so poor. He had read many novels on Blue Star, and the descriptions of the Church of Light in them were almost all rich, powerful, and might even be the ultimate villain.
But the Church of Light before him was quite poor even in the prosperous Arcane City. However, Merlin would not be too surprised. After all, in the continent of Aize, the teachings of the Church of Light were dedication and help.
The teachings of the Church of Light in Azer are deeply rooted in the spirit of devotion, help, and selflessness.
The church's core belief is the "Path of Light," which emphasizes that every believer should treat others with love and kindness, especially those in difficult situations.
The main contents of the teachings include:
Selfless giving: Believers are taught to spend their time, energy, and treasure on helping others without taking away from their own affairs. Whether it is giving alms to the poor or providing support to orphans, the sick and the weak, giving is seen as the highest expression of faith.
Mutual Aid: The church encourages believers to establish mutual aid groups to help each other overcome difficulties in life. Believers are expected to support each other both physically and spiritually and face life's challenges together.
Spreading Light: Believers believe that every good deed is a way to spread light, dispelling darkness and despair. They strive to spread positive values on the mainland and encourage more people to get involved in helping others.
Caring for nature and life: The church advocates respect for nature and life, and emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Believers do not wantonly hunt monsters and creatures for resources; they are committed to maintaining balance to ensure the survival and development of future generations.
Although the teachings of the Church of Light are so noble, their poverty is a complex issue.
Because the church emphasizes selfless dedication, many believers use their wealth and resources to help others, resulting in a very weak economic foundation for the church itself. Believers often use their income for charity rather than for the construction and development of the church.
The Church of Light has not established an effective business model to support its operations. Compared to other organizations, churches tend to rely more on donations and volunteer support and lack sustainable sources of income. This leaves the church in a financially vulnerable position.
In the continent of Azer, although the Church of Light is respected, its role as a charitable organization makes it regarded as "weak" to some extent. Prejudice and misunderstanding against the Church of Light make it difficult for it to attract more support and resources.
On the continent of Aize, other organizations and sects are also competing for believers and resources. Although the ideals of the Church of Light are noble, the church often fails to gain sufficient support amid fierce competition, resulting in a shortage of resources.
There are also problems within the church such as poor management and uneven resource distribution, which result in the ineffective use of limited resources and further aggravate the poverty situation.
In short, the poverty of the Church of Light is not caused by a single factor, but is the result of the interweaving of multiple factors. Despite this, the church still adheres to its beliefs, strives to spread light and hope in difficult times, and becomes the warmest existence on the continent of Aize.
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