"Churches in big cities are bigger than churches in small cities."

Caleb looked up at the church with barely visible roofs in the distance.

The pure white church, with various decorative carvings of gold, embellishes its holiness and nobility.

A banner of the emblem of the Church of Light, embroidered with intricate patterns, hangs on the wall of the church.

Even in heavy rain, the church still shines.

"It's worthy of the church, and it's really rich."

In Caleb's opinion, the decoration is a bit too extravagant, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is splendid.

But this is also the norm, just like a temple in a previous life.

At least the Church of Light really knows how to do things, and they do something.

Disaster relief, food relief, eradication of evil, medical care, adoption of orphans.......

All of this is money, in addition to the hospitals run by the church.

Most of them rely on voluntary donations from the private sector.

It's much better than those bloodsucking nobles.

"But speaking of which, there are a lot of people here."

Caleb looked down and saw a sea of people.

They all walked to the church with reverent faces.

The church, which can normally accommodate tens of thousands of people, cannot even enter the door at this time.

As if hearing Caleb's complaints, an old man standing beside him turned his head.

He said to Caleb mysteriously:

"You don't know, young man, that last night was a miracle.

Everyone says come here to pray, and whatever wish comes true. ”

"Oh! ... That's right. ”

Caleb had the same look on his face.

"Huh! Didn't you, young man, come to pray? ”

The old man looked at Caleb as if he had no interest in it.

"Ah, no, I'm coming to my friend."

Caleb had a hearty smile on his face.

"That's it...."

The old man nodded with his mouth open, and turned his head to ignore Caleb as if he had lost interest.

But the old man thought Caleb was very familiar.

He stood aside, frowning, and thought carefully.

A portrait suddenly appeared in the old man's mind.

His eyes widened and his hand slapped his thigh hard.

Syllable!

"Oh, lad, you're not..... Alas? What about people? ”

The old man turned his head excitedly, but Caleb had already lost his figure.

By this time, Caleb had quietly passed through the crowd and entered the door of the church.

"It's really beautiful."

Caleb looked at the murals on his head and sighed heartily.

It contains various legends of the Agrèan myth.

"The Divine Advent", "The Divine War", "The Temple of the Gods", "The Feast of the Temple", .....

What Caleb liked most was the ultramarine used in it.

Agrea's ultramarine robes.

Noble, deep, rich in connotation, blue is the most eye-catching color in the painting.

As in medieval Europe in previous generations, ultramarine is a very precious color.

Its price is comparable to that of gold, which is why only the church can use it in such large quantities.

But not many people appreciate these works.

I don't know if it's a habit or something.

Most of the people who came here to pray went directly in the direction of the nave.

So in the rest of the church, there were no people.

Caleb walked down the deserted corridor and enjoyed the view from the church with interest.

It's a rainy day, but there's sunshine out of nowhere.

Illuminated through the stained stained glass of windows, it forms a colorful light.

Walking through it, Caleb felt like he was in a dream.

He passed by a courtyard and looked at the view in amazement.

Green trees, blooming flowers, and warm sunlight shine on the verdant lawn.

Step into the courtyard and look at the glass-like diaphragm overhead.

There were fluctuations of divine power circulating on it, and it actually transmitted sunlight from other places.

"Is this a greenhouse? It's amazing.... He is worthy of the god of light. ”

Agrea, who is in charge of the divine power of light, is only a manifestation of the sun's power.

Caleb sat on a chair in the courtyard and quietly looked at the fountain in the distance.

A few small birds landed beside Caleb, chirping.

Sand.... Sand....

Footsteps were heard.

"This gentleman..... Don't you go and pray? ”

A soft voice came from behind Caleb, sounding like a maiden.

Caleb was not surprised, because the other party did not hide his aura.

He looked back and said with a smile on his face:

"Because there are so many people.... Priest. ”

Caleb's gaze fell on the young girl, a beautiful woman.

It's just that there is a trace of remorse and sadness in his eyes.

Caleb recognized the girl in front of him, who was one of the clergy controlled by Lilith.

Because of his special status, Caleb also remembered it.

I didn't expect that even believers in demon nemesis like the God of Light would be controlled.

It seems that the divine realm where Agrea is located does not have a high level of control over the present world.

I guess it's the cause of the turmoil in the divine realm that I encountered when I talked to Agrea before.

Caleb always had a bad feeling about this.

Compared with the smile on Caleb's face, the girl who saw Caleb's face was indeed shocked and frightened.

"Ga... Lord Caleb, forgive me for being rude. ”

The girl knelt on the ground, she recognized Caleb, and cold sweat came out of her face in fright.

"Ahhh

Caleb waved his hand and lifted the girl up with his telekinesis.

As he lifted it, Caleb saw a golden thorn on the girl's wrist.

He asked curiously:

"What is this?"

A girl who has not yet recovered from the shock of Caleb's sudden appearance.

After hearing Caleb's question, he showed a look of great sadness.

"This is the ring of thorns of the church, as a believer in the God of Light.

It's really a sin to be controlled by demons.

In order to no longer be controlled, I applied for this from the church. ”

"Why? It's not something you can control, it's dangerous. ”

Caleb asked, confused.

He had heard of the Ring of Thorns, which was for sinners.

A bad one will die, and it will die a miserable death.

"This is a punishment for myself...."

The girl smiled reluctantly, remembering the seven years she had been controlled by Lilith.

Remembering all the things Lilith had done in front of her.

The girl couldn't help but clench her arms, and her body trembled slightly.

It's not just the sins he committed because he was controlled by Lilith.

Even her own faith was trampled on by Lilith, and she didn't react.

The girl can't forgive herself, this ring of thorns is the shackles she puts on herself.

If she is controlled again, then even if she can't resist.

She would also have ended her own life directly.

"Is it...."

Caleb looked at the girl's appearance, smiled, and patted the chair.

"Don't stand, let's come and sit together."

The girl shook her hands in a panic and rejected Caleb's invitation with a look of trepidation.

"Ah, how can this be, how can the God-Giver sit with me, a sinner."

"Alright, hurry up."

Caleb laughed, took the girl's hand with telekinesis, and pulled her to the chair.

"Huh? Alas? ”

The girl looked at her hand with a puzzled face, why did she sit on it by herself.

Caleb lifted his hood and pulled a small dining table out of his backpack.

"What's your name?"

Caleb picked up the teacup, poured a cup of tea and handed it to the girl.

The girl took the teacup from Caleb's hand, and said in a slightly trembling tone:

"Carolyn."

"Your name is Caroline, what a good name. Don't have a last name? Orphan? ”

"Well, I was adopted by the church."

Caroline lowered her head, held the teacup in both hands, and looked at herself on the tea surface.

"What a coincidence, so am I."

Although a few months ago he had found his ancestor 11 generations ago.

"Is Caleb Lord too! Are you also adopted by the church? ”

Caroline asked, looking up sharply.

"No, I was adopted by an old mage who died when I was 10 years old."

Caleb shook his head and leaned back in his chair to look up at the sky.

"That's right, I'm sorry Caleb-sama."

"Why apologize?"

“...... Reminds you of something sad? ”

"It wasn't a sad thing, it was a precious memory in my heart."

"I'm sorry... Caleb-sama. ”

"Why do you have to apologize?"

"I don't know, but I always feel like I have to apologize."

"Hahaha.... Carolyn, you're so gentle. ”

Caleb's eyes were full of memories, and he lost his mind for a while.

"Why did Lord Caleb become a God-giver?"

Caroline was still curious about Caleb's experience as a god-giver.

If you can get the attention of the god of light, you must be a very devout believer.

"Ah, I'm not a God-giver."

Caleb, who had come back to his senses, said with a wry smile.

“...... Lord Caleb lied. ”

Caroline puffed up her bun face.

Now no one believes the truth.

Caleb could only say helplessly:

"Okay, I am."

Caroline asked expectantly:

"That! What does it take to become a God-giver? ”

"I don't know why, why do you want to know?"

Caleb's words made Caroline slightly disappointed.

She lowered her head again, and said in a low voice:

"Because I've heard that being a God-giver can talk to the gods.

I want to confess my sins to Mistress Agrea. ”

Caleb nodded, then reached out and touched Caroline's head.

"Well, if it makes you feel better, then I'll help you do it."

"Huh?"

Caroline looked up in surprise and looked at Caleb with a smile on his face.

'What did Caleb just say?' ’

Caleb smiled and pulled Caroline up and said:

"Let's go, let's go to the nave."

"Etc.. Wait, Lord Caleb! ”

Caroline looked flustered, but did not dare to resist Caleb.

He could only be dragged by Caleb to the nave.

"Caleb... Your Excellency, you are running too fast, please slow down. ”

"Ah, sorry, sorry, it's already here."

Caleb turned his head and smiled unapologetically, he let go of Caroline's hand and said:

"Let's get in quickly."

"Huh... Ha... But..."

Caroline had hesitation in her eyes and did not dare to step into the nave.

How could a sinner like her set foot in such a sacred place?

"Oops, let's go!"

Caleb pushed the door open and pushed Caroline inside.

"Wait, Lord Caleb...."

Caroline didn't notice that when Caleb pushed the door open, the people inside were already looking at them in unison.

The bishop was presiding over the prayer service at this time, but he did not expect Caleb and the two to suddenly break in.

The prayer service was temporarily suspended, but the bishop was not angry, but excited.

Because Caroline's words have already revealed the identity of the other.

"Lord Caleb! God has sent you here, my lord. ”

The fat bishop showed speed that did not fit his stature and ran up to Caleb and saluted respectfully.

"Hello, sorry to interrupt."

Caleb smiled and bowed to the bishop.

"No, no, no, you can come whenever you want."

The bishop hurriedly shook his hand, indicating that it was nothing.

At this time, in the nave, the believers who had come to their senses also looked at Caleb feverishly.

If it weren't for the silence in the nave, perhaps they would have cheered.

Caleb smiled and said to the bishop:

"I'd like to pay a visit."

The bishop nodded hurriedly, expectantly:

"That's great, why don't you do the prayer ceremony?"

"Hmm.... All right. ”

Caleb hesitated, nodded and agreed.

Even though I am not really a God-giver. ’

Immediately, the bishop's face was filled with excitement, and the prayer ceremony was presided over by the God-giver.

That's a treatment that can only be found at headquarters.

Caleb winked at Caroline beside her.

He smiled and rejected the Bible handed to him by the bishop.

Slowly walked towards the idol of Agrea.

"Then let's get started...."