Chapter 298: The Church in the Boundless Sea
It took me more than half a day.
They had finally bypassed the half-way island and reached the entrance to the straight road in front of them
At the entrance, there are quite a few boats waiting to enter.
Arka: After waiting for a moment, they began to slowly follow the other ships forward.
You can see that on the right sub-island, where Our Lady Island is located, there are several buildings that look like watchtowers.
The watchtower has golden veins on it, and it is topped by a huge spar.
On the other side, Zuozi Island, which belongs to the Holy Machine Church, has a huge fort-like building on it. The muzzle of the black hole is pointed at all ships heading to the central port of the island.
Arka's ships passed through the entrance and headed inward.
Unknown seals were sealed on both sides of the body, sealing all the muzzle baffles.
Fortunately, this kind of thing has happened to them once, and it seems that all the forces will seal the muzzles of ships when they enter the port.
So that someone would not figure it out and shoot at the place in the port.
"That's the church of Our Lady."
Hearing Lucilia's words, Arka turned her head to look. I saw that there was a plain in the center of the crescent moon on Youzi Island.
There is a large complex of buildings, and the central cathedral looks very prominent.
The gray faΓ§ade of the church and the slender spires are next to each other.
The cathedral they saw in the Arka Sea was almost identical in style, except that the exterior of the building was not quite similar.
Basically, it is certain that it is the church of Our Lady on this island.
After a few glances, Arka lost interest, after all, there were too many churches like this.
It's just that the size is different, not to mention the size and appearance of this church, which is a little worse than the cathedral.
Instead, he turned his head to look at the other side.
He was still very interested in the Holy Machine Church.
If the church of Our Lady of Notre Dame is a slender dome with a steep spire.
The church of the Holy Machine Church resembles a domed building, with the highest point in the center looking like a lighthouse.
The whole church building is unusually symmetrical and regular, giving people a sense of order and a simple beauty.
The rest of the buildings are surrounded by this lighthouse-like building.
The color of the overall building is gray-black, and a lot of metal materials are used on the building, which has a metallic luster.
A huge gear stands in front of the lighthouse, forming the most visible symbol of the church.
The gear was still slowly turning, and I don't know if it was the right intention, or if it was just decoration.
If the church of Our Lady is more in line with the solemn church in Arka's idea. The church of the Holy Machine Church looks more like a modern art building.
Following the current, Arka's Dawn Sound was directed directly to the Right Sub-Island, where it docked at the berth.
A member of the Church, dressed in the robe of the Church of Our Lady, walked over.
He was followed by two knights in light soft armor.
They looked at Arka's ship and silently walked to the next one.
"What's going on? Is there no parking fee? Jason looked at this scene and asked a little strangely.
It should be normal for ports to collect berthing fees like this, and it is also necessary to maintain it.
"How is that possible, look over there."
Hearing Arka's words, Jason turned his head to look.
I saw a ship not far away, which seemed to be negotiating with another priest.
After paying some money, an engraved seal was hung on the ship.
Obviously, there is obviously a charge for mooring.
But they didn't take the ship, not even that kind of seal.
"I guess our ship is classified as a church ship. Didn't this ship be made by the shipyards of the cathedral, maybe he saw the technology in it. β
Xia Daiti thought for a while and said.
"It's possible."
After chatting casually for a while, Arka turned to look at everyone and said, "Since we have all come to this island, let's go our separate ways." β
There are saints from the Holy Machine Church and the saints of the Church of Our Lady on board, so you don't have to worry too much about safety.
The whole island can be counted as one's own.
Alka, Shadetti, and Jason stepped off the boat and headed for the central Church of Our Lady.
Walk through a densely populated port area where goods come and go. Came to the residential area around the church.
Worship of the Blessed Virgin can be seen everywhere here.
The religious atmosphere is unusually strong.
Walk all the way to the bottom of the church.
Arka looked up at the size of the church.
Aside from the one I've ever seen in the cathedral, this one is the largest Alka has ever seen.
I'm looking forward to what the church headquarters of Our Lady of Church in the Infinite Sea is like.
If you have the chance, you must check it out.
"It seems that someone is already waiting for us." Jason looked not far ahead, and suddenly said.
Hearing this, Arka lowered his head and followed Jason's gaze in that direction.
I saw a middle-aged priest, dressed in the robe of the Church of Our Lady, quietly looking at Arka.
He doesn't shy away from looking at himself.
Seeing the gazes cast by Arka and the others, he nodded.
Arka walked straight over.
After the priest watched Arka and the others coming, he crossed his hands and nodded: "Several, welcome to the boundless sea safely, blessed by Our Lady." β
"Our Lady willing, you seem to know us?"
Arka asked with some confusion, hearing this, it seemed that they had been waiting for themselves and others for a long time.
"No, we just received news in the port that there is a bird-headed ship in the style of church shipbuilding."
"I didn't expect you to come straight here."
"If you have any questions, come in and talk about it."
Apparently, their message had been here a long time ago.
According to what he said, it should be said that it is the boundless sea, and most of the areas where the church exists, may know their information.
It's right to think about it.
They should be the only church members who have left their homeland in recent years.
If nothing else, there will always be a parish that will meet them.
Not to mention that they also have saints like Arka on their ship, as well as former preparatory saints like Shadetti.
Hearing this, Arka and the others, who were about to ask something, nodded and walked to the side of the church.
Even when night is approaching, there are many worshippers praying and worshipping on the front.
Coming to the side, I pushed open a small door, and everyone walked in.
As soon as you enter it, you will be able to feel the intense energy of the Holy Light.
In the huge hall in the center of the church, a statue of the Virgin stands there.
There are quite a few members of the church who come and go in the hall.
The moment they came in, many of the members couldn't help but skim at them.
"Please come with me, the bishop is already waiting for you."
As he spoke, he took Arka and the others around to a room and knocked lightly.
"Please come in." There was a voice from inside.
The pastor opened the door and stayed outside.
Several people walked in.
You can see that this is a living room, which is simply decorated, but not decent.
The crowd walked through to the couch and sat down.
Arka glanced casually at the room, slightly stunned.
Unintentionally looking away.
An old man who looked to be over 50 years old and had half-white hair. Sitting next to him and looking at everyone with a smile.
He should be the bishop of this place.
"The three of you are from the Homeland Sea, you must be Xia Daiti."
Hearing the bishop's words, Xia Daiti was slightly surprised, she didn't expect this person to know her name.
"You know me?"
"Haha, of course, but you have changed a little bit from when you were younger.
If it weren't for the news that there was a girl named Xia Daiti, I wouldn't have believed that you had grown so big.
Time flies. β
Hearing this, it was not only Xia Daiti, but also the two of them were a little puzzled.
Hearing the meaning of this, it was clear that the bishop not only knew Shadati, but perhaps was also familiar with her.
But looking at Xia Daiti's appearance, you can know that she may really not know her.
"It's normal not to know, but I didn't expect you to look a little lady when you grow up, and I'm really blind."
Hearing this, Xia Daiti's cheeks were slightly red, and when he said this, he could obviously know that the bishop in front of him must have seen her when she was young.
At least before the age of 10.
After seeing her at that time, she almost never imagined that Xia Daiti would become very ladylike when she grew up.
Of course, at least on the surface.
"I thought I taught you when you were so young, and of course the children who were in the same group as you."
The bishop smiled and gestured.
Looking at the height of his gesture, Xia Daiti nodded clearly.
It was probably a year or two when she had just entered the church.
There were always all sorts of people teaching them.
But these teachers didn't last long and weren't there.
But apparently Xia Daiti still didn't remember who he was.
Just roughly guessed at what time period she knew herself.
The bishop didn't pay much attention to it, and after chatting a few words and getting acquainted with everyone, he looked at Arka and Jason.
"You should be Alka, Our Lady favors you."
Arka nodded.
Then he looked at Jason again, frowning and confused.
"There's something wrong with your breath, huh? Do you have a contract with any being? Old...... World.
Well...... Needless to explain, it's not a bad thing. β
With a brief glance, he almost knew the contract between Jason and the Crystal Dragon.
The more you know, the more you know about the extraordinaryness of the crystal dragon.
Arka still remembers what Jason had talked to him about before.
According to Arka's instructor, the Dragonborn, the Crystal Dragon seems to be known as the Prismatic Dragon.
Also known as the dragon of salvation.
"I am sure that His Excellency the Archbishop will be glad to see you arrive safely in the boundless sea."
"Archbishop?" Arka was puzzled when she heard this.
For a moment, he didn't know if he was talking about the archbishop of the Homeland Sea, or the Boundless Sea.
"Haha, it's normal to have some doubts." The bishop said.
"The Church of Our Lady, there is only one archbishop."
Sure enough, just as Arka had guessed.
The Church of the Four Gods must have some means to bypass the barrier of the course of progress.
Let the members of their respective churches be able to move freely in both worlds.
"Alright, that's it, you can rest in the church during this time. If you want to know anything, you all have that qualification.
The members of the Church will make it easy for you, and although it is not a very important place, some of the main news of the Infinite Sea can be received here. β
"You're still young, you have enough time, let yourself take a break."
The bishop said strange words, then folded his arms in front of his chest: "May Our Lady bless you on your journey." β
The three of them immediately got up and saluted back, and left the room with their farewell.
When the three of them walked out, the priest at the door was still waiting for them.
When he saw the three of them come out, he said, "Come with me, gentlemen, and I will arrange a resting place for you, and introduce you to the Twin Cathedrals." β
The three nodded, not refusing.
After all, they will come here mainly to learn more about the entire Infinite Sea.
Look at the slowly closing door.
The bishop stood in the middle of the living room with his hands behind his back, unaware of what he was thinking.
"After all these years, a new member has finally come out of the sea of homeland, and that's something to be happy about, isn't it?"
Suddenly there was a voice from the corner next to it.
There had been a figure standing there, and he seemed to have been standing there, but no one had noticed it.
Hearing this, the bishop, who had been in a daze, turned his head to look at him.
"So you stood in that corner and peeked, did you see anything?"
"What do you mean by peeking? I'm just standing there in the light, but others aren't paying attention. β
"Okay, whatever you want. But your disguise just now is obviously not enough, someone has found out, haha. The bishop couldn't help but gloat.
"It's a bit of a surprise that the young man named Arka actually found me, a great young man."
"Of course, he is a natural believer in Our Lady, a benefactor of Our Lady."
At this, the bishop suddenly sighed.
"I just don't know why, there is an ancient and heavy aura wrapped around the bodies of these three people, exuding grief and ominousness, which is obviously not a good thing."
"You've seen a lot of this, haven't you? There is no shortage of this kind of hot-blooded young man in this hellish place. We should be happy. The man who was hiding in the corner said.
"Of course, but they are too young, powerful, talented, and they know the truth of the world too early, which will always lead these children to the extreme."
The bishop said with some sighs.
"They haven't turned their backs on Our Lady, they're still sensible, so there's no need to worry too much. You've done it again. β
"Really? Perhaps, I've seen too many children go to extremes after knowing it.
Carrying too much, it is not what they should be carrying at this stage, alas......"
ββ¦β¦ Yes, but there are always peculiarities about being a dependent, don't worry.
Don't you still believe in the vision of Our Lady? β
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The three Arka followed the priest around the church.
Until finally, the three of them were brought to the lounge and rooms were arranged for them.
"Let's rest here tonight."
"Thank you."
The three of them thanked each other and returned to their room.
It is an en-suite room with a living room in the center and four rooms around it.
The trio sat up on the couch in the living room.
The Xuan on Alka's shoulders moved and jumped down, wandering around the living room.
"You guys just ...... Did you notice someone standing in the corner of that room while chatting? β
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Shadetti and Jason looked at Arka with question marks on their heads.
"Tell me again... Horror stories? Jason asked, confused.
Arka glanced at him helplessly.
"There was a man in the corner of the room just now, and he used an unknown method of concealment, but I could still see him clearly.
He was about thirty or forty years old, and he looked very ordinary, but he was wearing a church robe, so I didn't say much. β
"If so, is there any purpose for him to hide there?"
Arka shook his head, "I don't know, but he's been standing there against the wall, like he's listening to a story."
Observing our gaze, there was no malice, otherwise Jason should have noticed it a long time ago. β
However, Arka only said it briefly, and did not speculate with everyone.
After all, this is someone else's place, and you don't know anything, and random speculation will only hurt you.
As long as there is no malice, it is okay, and the rest is not to be cared for.
"I didn't expect the church to really have a way to quickly cross the two sides, Xia Daiti, are you really not impressed?"
Jason leaned back on the couch and said, then turned to look at Xia Daiti for a question.
Xia Daiti shook his head: "I was too young back then, and my mind at that time was not at all focused on studying.
It doesn't take time for a different teacher to teach us, who remembers this.
Only people like Gami, who have been good students since childhood, remember these teachers who came and went. β
Hearing this, the two also nodded and didn't ask more.
Arka leaned back on the couch and thought.
If there is only one archbishop in the church. Then the archbishop of the cathedral is obviously too weak, and this can be explained.
He's just showing weakness in that area.
For example, the bishop they saw just now, although they didn't know what the specific strength was.
When the Arka guarantee is at least five stages up, it may even be higher, and it is not unlikely.
In the dream world, Arka's strength is almost at the level of the fourth stage of perfection.
He was already able to confirm his strength in the dream realm.
And in this way, he can clearly perceive in the bishop just now, that the strength is at least stronger than his own dream world.
And the person hiding in the corner will not be low in strength.
It even feels a little more deadly.
It's just that the hidden means, I don't know why I easily saw through it.
Maybe it's because my spirit is too strong.
If it weren't for the fact that they didn't seem to have discovered the existence of this person, Arka would have been exposed on the spot.
Well...... Maybe it's already exposed.
"And do you think it's possible for us to go back through the church?" Xia Daiti said beside him.
"It should be possible." Arka said uncertainly.
It stands to reason that with their qualifications, it should be fine, but I don't know what the mechanics of this thing are.
Only asked later.
After chatting for a while, Arka nodded and asked Gen to send a message to the people on the boat.
Tell them that they won't be going back tonight and will stay in the church to rest.
See you on the boat tomorrow night.
After letting Xuan finish sending the message, several people randomly found a suitable room and went in to rest.
(End of chapter)