Chapter 54: The Great Beneans
Bayonne was just a small town a long time ago, and the church that existed at that time was naturally not very large, and it did not have its own name like the Russell Church in the Ferent Fortress, but because it was located in the center street of Bayonne, everyone called it the Center Street Church.
When Charles and Olive arrived, the morning sermon had just ended, and the scattered devout disciples had just come out of the church, and when they saw their lords also coming to the church, they all bowed their bows, and a few of them had the audacity to bless and greet them.
Charles just nodded at them, and led Olive into the door of the church, facing the small sermon hall, and the two clergy were stunned at first when they saw Charles's tall figure, and then came forward in unison.
"My Honourable Earl, beautiful Miss Olivie, I heard that you two arrived in Bayonne only last night, and we thought we would not be able to see you until noon or evening!"
Both clergymen were women, and their delicate figures were concealed by the plain colors and simple styles of the Dawn Church priests' robes, but their smiles were unusually bright and sincere.
If Charles had the skill of "listening to the heart", he would know that the two nuns had the same idea in their hearts at this time: "The big donor has come to the door." ”
Charles still smiled faintly, and slightly dodged to let his sister Olive come forward to talk, which was a tacit understanding formed between brother and sister over the years.
"Good morning, two monks, in fact, we do plan to come at noon, but Charles can't wait to come and thank the goddess, I don't know if Brother Moselle and Brother Afra are there?"
The smiles of the two friars were even brighter, for so many years the Marquis of Lorraine, the Count of Bayonne, and the Lady of Olive in front of them would often come to the church to "thank" the goddess, and each time they did not disappoint everyone.
"Please wait a moment, and I'll go and inform the two presiding monks. ”
One of the friars turned and walked towards the passage behind the sermon hall, while the other led Olive and Charles to a secluded area, while paying professional attention to the "Earl's Great Patron".
"Huh?"
Although the last time she saw Charles was two years ago, she was not one of those "stupid" who only knew how to do penance in the depths of the church.
The former Count Bayonne had a dull expression and a simple smile, and when he came to the church, he closed his eyes and prayed and thanked in a stylized manner, more pious than those ignorant commoners.
But what is the matter with today's "Lord Count", his eyes are clear and calm, he looks at this preaching hall with a scrutinizing gaze, the images of the three gods on the wall behind the prayer platform seem to arouse his interest, and he actually observes it carefully for a long time, you must know that this is an extremely bold act, who would dare to look at the gods with ordinary believers?
The friar was surprised and about to reprimand her, but thinking of the Chevalier family's relationship with the church on Center Street, she retreated and decided to wait for the two presiding friars of the church to arrive.
But what she didn't know was that the Charles-sama was just as surprised at this time, because the traces of consciousness left in his mind by the "special being" had once again guided him, and the target of the guidance turned out to be the image of the goddess behind the prayer table in the preaching hall.
Exactly is a tattered ornament on the head of one of the three goddesses.
"It's too difficult, isn't it? stealing from the Church of Twilight...... Do you really think I'm dying fast enough?" Charles suppressed the fluctuating guidance in his heart several times in a row, but this time the guidance was very strong, and he couldn't help but start complaining excitedly.
The Church of Twilight is a branch sect that extends from the Church of Light, the founder is the three female gods under the seat of the god of light, and each church of the Church of Twilight has images of three goddesses, according to the explanation of the church's doctrine, the goddess can be blessed with the help of the idol, that is, the idol has a magical connection with the real deity.
Now that "that being" is interested in the things of the goddess, Charles really doesn't know what to say, but there are thousands of true gods who believe in it, and dare to take her things?
Charles's ears moved suddenly, and the sound of footsteps in the distance gave him enough vigilance that he finally calmed the fluctuations in his mind.
The monks, a man and a woman, turned from behind, and both smiled faintly when they saw Charles and Olive Live.
"Lord Earl, it's been a long time, Miss Olive is even more beautiful, and she really deserves the reputation of Lorraine diamonds......."
"Yes, yes, it's been a long time, praise the goddess, to see you again Brother Afra...... It's just wonderful. Charles's face was full of emotion, and he carefully understood what Afra meant.
"Olive was wearing a veil, and she saw a beautiful fart...... But does she call Olive 'Lorraine the Diamond' a hint that she will be on our side in its current form?"
"Lord Earl, I have heard about you, to be honest, I didn't believe it when I heard ten days ago that you were going to Sbaia to avenge your father, but now....... I admire your bravery and fearlessness. ”
"Thank you for the compliment, this time I was able to come back alive from Sbaya, all thanks to the blessing of the gods, so we are here to thank you for the donation. ”
With Olive waving her signature hand, Lola, who had been following behind, stepped forward and placed a heavy wooden box next to the donation box, opening the lid to reveal the full amount of gold coins inside.
Charles suddenly felt so aggrieved, he was an earl, and after strict requirements with his sister, there were only a dozen gold louis in the money bag, but now the little girl donated so much money without blinking, and she didn't discuss it with her own family.
"Lord Earl, are you sure you want to donate now?Actually, I've heard some other rumors about you, so ......."
Brother Afra looked at the box full of gold coins, and suddenly stopped talking to Charles.
"Oh..... Brother Afra, what have you heard...... What rumors?" Charles was suddenly a little embarrassed, thinking to himself how many rumors he, the "mentally handicapped earl", had on the mainland?
"Some people say that there is something wrong with your finances, and some even say that you are about to go bankrupt, but Lord Earl has shown enough devotion to the gods over the years, now you can use the money elsewhere first, and I think the gods will forgive you......"
Afra was a mild-mannered friar, and her words were very gentle and warm, which made Charles feel a little different about the clergy in this world.
Charles was hesitating to get the box back, but Olive had already spoken for him.
"Brother Afra, we do owe some foreign debts, but this does not affect our gratitude to the gods, and this morning we found signs of improvement in the condition of the Charles, and I believe that our piety has finally been answered by the goddess...... So please don't reject the thanksgiving of two devout believers. ”
Looking at the determined Olive Live, Afra sighed slightly, and looked at Charles inquiringly, although in her memory, Charles would basically only obey her sister's arrangement, but after all, he was the titular lord of Bayona and needed to be treated with the respect he deserved.
"Oh...... Brother Afra, actually....... I have a small request. ”