The delphinium would have thought that the float would be parked at the foot of a certain mountain, or in front of a cemetery.

But in the end, it put Russell and Delphinium in front of a cyber church.

"Alice's ashes are stored here."

Russell said with some nostalgia, "When I was in school, I often came here to work. You can also see if one of the elders with whom I have a good relationship is here...... If you're there, you can also stop by and say hello."

Melodious chants loomed out. As Russell pushed the heavy red wooden door open, the chant suddenly became louder.

Compared to the previous small church, this church is much larger. There were more than a dozen teenagers and girls wearing such blindfolds and chanting hymns, and seven "prayer devices" hung empty in the air and no one used them.

And the delphinium smelled that strange smell again.

It is sweet and sour like lemon peel or plum, and at the same time mixed with a slightly bitter, like a burning chestnut shell, and like a pine forest after rain, and there is a faint ...... It smells like formaldehyde and gasoline.

It doesn't smell good, but it makes people feel refreshed and solemn.

The delphinium finally asks Russell this question that she has been curious about for a long time.

Russell can really give a clear answer:

"You say it smells? This should be the common incense burner in all cyber churches...... The main raw materials are *** and the last medicine."

「…… Is this what it tastes like?"

Delphinium was a little surprised: "I thought it was ......."

"Do you think *** will smell like milk?"

The corners of Russell's mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, and he explained, "That's because *** before it coagulated, it was a white liquid like milk. But it's actually a resin of the olive family, called *** tree. Its main note is a slightly acidic, woody aroma. And the last medicine is also the resin of another olive tree.

"In all the cyber churches, incense made from these two spices is burned. Didn't you notice that Ignorance also has this scent? That's probably because he often lazily hovers around in the church, and his body smells of it."

「…… I won't lie on top of people every day like you. How do I know what he tastes like."

Delphinium muttered in disgust, "I don't care about that ...... either."

At this moment, an old man suddenly seemed to see Russell,

Walked straight over.

She looked up and looked over.

The old man with short white hair was wearing a double-breasted white high-necked trench coat, and the buttons on his body were not black, but silver, or to be precise, made of metal. On each clasp, there is a rune engraved. From top to bottom, there are a total of ten buckled and two hidden.

And on the clasps on his chest, three of them had a slender silver tag hanging from them.

The tag looked only as thick as a mini lipstick, and it looked like an earring, and it shook and made a clanging metal crash as you walked. Occasionally, when it reverses, the delphinium can see the line engraved on it.

The first one reads "Fearless Darkness", the second says "Fearless Pain", and the third says "Fearless Parting".

The old man wore heavy boots and walked slowly. His old face, full of ravines, had a dignified expression on it, and it was not "kind" that he had been weakened by his old age. The sharp feathers behind his ears reveal that his spirit is some kind of bird, while his sharp, determined eyes reveal the habits of a carnivore. 'Long time no see, my child. I hope you're doing well."

The old man's tone was old, gentle, and low. It is reminiscent of a quiet stone sculpture or an inkstone standing quietly on a table. He said as he walked slowly. His pace did not speed up or slow down, but Russell slowly approached him, and his steps became faster and faster.

The old man slowly spread his arms and firmly and forcefully embraced Russell into his arms.

The tight, thick, grounded hug,

Let Russell bury his head deep in the old man's shoulder, breathing in the rich scent of incense on his body.

The old man didn't say a word, just quietly hugged Russell. His gaze didn't even drift in the slightest, not at all at the delphinium standing beside Russell. It's as if Delphinium and Russell are two completely unrelated people.

The delphinium observed the old man's fingers at this time. It was an extremely rough hand, with many tiny scars and calluses.

It should be a pair of hands that belong to skilled workers.

"Gaffe...... Your Excellency, Bishop."

After about five or six seconds, Russell slowly let go of his embrace: "I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss it a little."

And the old man let go of him at the first time, and stepped back with two equal steps, no more, no less.

When his boots hit the ground, they didn't make much noise. But the delphinium seemed to hear a thunderous roar in her ears, and if there were thousands of such old people standing upright at the same time, what sound would their boots make?

Delphinium had never seen anything like it. But she seemed to hear that roar. The sound of a waterfall hitting the earth.

"But no matter what, you will leave us like a young bird

Nest.

We're going to leave this world, just as Alice is leaving."

of you. The dead will not return, and the living will have to go forward

Okay."

The old man replied gently, "To survive in the world, you have to adapt to separation. You have to learn to say goodbye to us and keep walking. ，

His voice was slow but loud, like one that would ring on the radio.

"I know ......"

Russell replied softly, even bowing slightly when he nodded, "It's just that my emotions are a little out of control, Lord Bishop."

It was the first time he had seen Russell like this, and he became as if he were a reserved and polite young man.

At this time, Delphinium suddenly realized that Russell seemed to be a young man.

He was even one day away from reaching his twenty-seven.

You shouldn't lose control of your emotions. Priority should be given to maintaining a calm posture in public."

The old man's face was still serious, without the slightest expression.

"I have heard of your deeds, and I have heard many of them. You became a hero and saved many people; You saved Hua Mingshu's daughter, and I heard about it. You're doing a great job, and you'll make Alice proud of you.

"But you're too fond of showing up, Russell. Justice never needs to assert itself, and truth and justice are self-evident. Don't be arrogant and rash, and be yourself."

"Yes, Your Excellency." Russell nodded respectfully.

"—But, since you have been worshipped, set an example. Be calm and calm in case of trouble. Look before you leap. Don't reveal your feelings, that will make you be taken advantage of, and you are worthy of being used. People rely on you and follow you, and you can't let people down. You are a leader, and you are destined to be a leader.

The old man's words were still unhurried, but the name he mentioned made Delphinium's eyes widen slightly: "You are Wendy and Alice's child, a continuation of their lives, a proof of their existence.

You have to go beyond them. You will inherit them. You will overcome them. You have that ability."

"Yes."

Russell still nodded in response.

The old man was silent for a moment. It's like thinking about something, and it's like looking at something.

He stepped forward and patted Russell on the shoulder.

"You're fat."

The old bishop whispered, "But it's hard for you, child." Well done."

The moment his words fell.

The delphinium could clearly see that Russell's eyes were moist for a moment.