Twilight City, Royal Printing House.

Emerson picked up a freshly printed book on his desk and flipped it open, sniffing the pungent smell of ink as he looked up the contents of the book.

Terrence stood beside him, wearing a pair of crystal glasses, and was carefully comparing the words of the Bible with a one-armed priest beside him.

Emerson went through the entire book, put down the book in his hand, and asked the one-armed priest, "Moore, is this printed edition all correct?"

Moore nodded: "The differences in the translation of the Bible, as well as all the references, and the analysis of the sage's speech, are all in this book." And I've seen them all without any errors. ”

Emerson glanced back at Huggins, who was still confused, and explained, "Do you remember that more than half a month ago, His Majesty proposed in a meeting to combat the influence of the Church so that it could develop in the future. In line with this strategic direction, the Cabinet studied a large amount of literature and consulted countless scholars. Eventually, a breakthrough point was found. The cabinet issued an order for the maritime merchant fleet in Twilight City to go to the Southern Empire to purchase an ancient version of the Bible. ”

Huggins thought back to the incident and nodded yes.

"For ten times the weight of a book, we bought an Oriental manuscript from the library of the Abbasid Empire, which copied the original Bible from 1,800 years ago. Emerson cautiously pointed to a tattered book written in parchment on the table: "This book was originally stored in the Most Orthodox Church in the Holy City of the East, but was lost to the Southern Empire during the war. ”

Huggins was a little puzzled: "I know about this, but does it have anything to do with the printed book?"

Emerson picked up the freshly printed book, pointed to the name on the cover, 'Justification by Faith,' and said to Huggins: "As we all know, the Bible translation used by the church comes from the Taylor version 700 years ago, and it has undergone seven revisions before it is translated into the common lingua franca today. ”

However, there are some changes in this version of the Church's translation, as opposed to the original version from the East. ”

Emerson pointed to Father Moore, the one-armed priest, and said to Huggins: "Moore Rupert, who was once a priest in Chigi Village, and an expert in biblical doctrinal studies, and is now the executive priest of the Twilight Cathedral, was the first to raise these differences to the cabinet, and I will let him explain them now." ”

Moore opened the original Bible, pointed to a sentence inside, and read it in an ancient language: "Δικαιωνόμαστεμετηνπίστη, μέσωτουΚυρίουμαςΙησούΧριστού, μετονΘεόκαι." ”

Huggins' eyes widened, "What does this mean?"

Moore first opened the church version of the Bible and said to Huggins: "In the church Bible, this phrase is roughly translated: 'Believers must rely on their own good deeds and rituals in order to be saved.'" ”

He then opened the freshly printed book and continued: "But according to the ancient texts I have checked, the interpretation of this sentence is more inclined to this: 'Believers must rely on devotion to God in order to attain salvation.'" ”

Huggins thought for a moment and tried to ask, "In other words, the church's translation of the original text is more beneficial to themselves?"

Emerson picked up: "That's right. According to the church version of the Bible, believers who want to be redeemed must rely on the guidance of the church to complete reasonable and effective deeds and rituals in order to obtain God's salvation......"

Terrence took off his glasses and added, "But according to the texts we have found, believers who have a pious heart, regardless of words and deeds, whatever rituals, can approach God and ultimately be redeemed." ”

Huggins incredulously said, "In other words, the original Bible says that there is no need for the church to exist?!"

Moore nodded: "Judging from the original text, believers have established a relationship with the Father through faith. The salvation of souls is not the work of the church, it is God who has given gifts to his believers. Therefore, believers do not have to rely on the extremely cumbersome religious rites of the church, but can be saved by faith in God alone. ”

Huggins stretched out his trembling hand, picked up a book on the table, and said softly, "If such a book is published to the public, have you ever thought about the consequences?"

"One of the biggest doctrinal debates in history," Moore said. ”

Terrence said, "A Reformation that has never been seen before. ”

Emerson sighed, "A bloody religious war. ”

——————————————

Todd, who woke up in bed, shook his groggy head, trying his best to get rid of the discomfort caused by the hangover.

When he got up and looked out the window, Todd realized that the sun had risen overhead, and it was already noon.

After slowly dressing up, Todd went to the chapel of the church, intending to look for Tristan.

An elderly nobleman, sitting in the first row of seats, saw Todd's appearance and immediately sat up with a smile.

"Mr. Felichild, I have been waiting for you for a long time. ”

Todd gave him a suspicious look, "Are you?"

"It doesn't matter who I am, Your Majesty wants to see you. ”

"Your Majesty?" it took Todd's dazed mind a moment to figure out that the person he was going to see was the King of the Acropolis.

Looking at the royal knights standing on either side at the door, Todd shook his head helplessly at the old nobleman: "I guess I don't have the right to refuse, do I?"

The visitor smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, Your Majesty has no malicious intentions." ”

Todd turned back to his room, "I'd like to go back and get a few things." ”

The old nobleman took a diagonal step, blocking Todd's way, and his smile softened: "Your Majesty hopes to be able to see you immediately." ”

After a few words of slander, Todd explained a few words to Richer in the soul space, signaling that if she could not contact her after a period of time, she would immediately start the retreat plan.

Escorted by a team of knights, Todd rode in the royal carriage and once again stepped into the palace of the royal family of the Holy Acropolis.

After making his way through countless corridors and through countless sentry posts, Todd finally found himself in a pergola.

The old man who played chess with him last night set up the chess game and sat in front of the chessboard, quietly waiting for Todd's arrival.

When he saw the latter appear, the old man waved his hand happily and motioned for everyone to stand back.

Todd looked at the tall, unangry and frail old man in front of him, and asked tentatively, "You are Leoric, the king of the Holy Acropolis and the lion of the Heavenly Father?"

"Yes, kid. ”

Todd glanced at the backgammon board in front of him, "I guess you didn't call me here to play chess, did you?"

Leorik smiled and nodded, "You guessed right, I was entrusted by someone. ”

"Who?"

Leorik turned half of his body and pointed behind him.

Mary's flower-like smile appeared in Todd's vision.