Chapter 397: Well, it feels good
Michaela was seen putting Victor's hand on her own chest.
Zola's brain "buzzed", and the whole person froze in place.
Soon, she came back to her senses, her cheeks turned as red as apples, and she reached out and pointed at Michaela and asked, bewildered:
"You.... You.... You.... What are you doing!? β
"As the bishop of the Church of Plenty, a believer in the gods, you are so shameless!"
Didn't Mr. Victor say he already had a fiancΓ©e?
So now, what is the behavior of these two people!
Michaela heard Zola's voice and turned her head to look at Zola's blushing face, as if she was smiling.
"Huh."
Softly, I don't know how deep the mockery is hidden.
Feeling the other party's provocation, Zora felt a nameless anger in his heart, and he rushed up with a "poof".
She lowered her blindfolded hand and clenched her fists tightly.
Obviously, Michaela in front of him didn't say a word, and even the other party was blindfolded, like a blind person.
But she could always feel Michaela's blank gaze, and she felt a palpable mockery.
At this time, Michaela still did not let go of Victor's hands.
On the contrary, he said as a matter of course:
"His Excellency Victor has done great things for our abundant church. As a bishop, I naturally want to repay him. β
"Even if it's self-dedication, I'm willing."
It was as if she was telling her that she was even willing to call Victor the godfather of their church, what would you compare to me.
But before she could finish her words, Victor took the initiative to withdraw his hand.
Feeling the emptiness in her chest, Michaela obviously didn't expect this change, and looked at him with some amazement.
"The joke is a bit too much, Bishop Michaela."
Victor looked at her, his hands in his pockets faintly.
There was rejection in his deep eyes:
"I'm not going to be on the side of any god."
On Michaela's face, the smug smug smile faded away.
Instead, there was shock and disbelief.
Victor's reply was clearly surprising to her.
But.....
The miracles of the goddess of fertility were all fulfilled by Lord Victor.
Until now, the streets of Surburn are full of golden waves of wheat of the goddess of abundance.
The Goddess of Justice who appeared in the Mage Capital has spread throughout the continent.
The scales of the Goddess of Justice have become the symbol of the Mage Council.
And now, Victor actually said that he would not be on the side of any god?
No, it's like when he got on two goddesses and took off his pants and didn't recognize anyone.
Zola watched Michaela's reaction and curled the corners of her mouth triumphantly.
The "arrogant bishop" who dared to provoke her just now was now full of shock.
Just now he called Victor 'Godfather', but now they deny it, isn't this a slap in the face on the spot?
Seeing Michaela deflated, Zola couldn't help but feel happy.
After all, the other party will fight against her as soon as he comes up.
"As for your side of things."
At this time, Victor suddenly turned his head and looked at Zola:
"Then it depends on the sincerity of your Chamber of Commerce."
When Zola heard this, her eyebrows couldn't help but raise slightly, and a smile immediately appeared on her face.
She sees a glimmer of hope, and a partnership that can be realized.
So Zora held back the excitement in her heart and tried her best to pretend to be calm.
nodded, and hurriedly said:
"Mr. Victor, rest assured. You are the guest of honor of our Casidra Chamber of Commerce. β
"We will prepare a satisfactory contract proposal and deliver it to you as soon as possible."
She bowed deeply to Victor.
Beneath the apparent calm, her heart beats like a chaotic drumbeat, bouncing and bouncing.
Then she raised her eyebrows and looked at Michaela again, as if the victor was mocking the loser.
Turning around, he walked lightly and left the scene with a self-satisfied satisfaction.
Michaela's face stiffened as she watched Zola's back fade away, then turned back to look cautiously at Victor.
Taking a deep breath, she asked tremblingly:
"Dimension...... Mr. Victor. β
"You...... Do you also hope that the gods will not return? β
But why?
She couldn't quite understand.
Why did Victor manipulate the power of the gods and hope they wouldn't come back?
Isn't that a bit of a contradiction?
And, isn't it good to let the gods return?
Michaela recalls the apparition of the goddess of fertility in Shulbourne, and the streets were filled with golden waves of wheat bounty.
The inhabitants of the territory took advantage of the abundant agricultural harvest and became more and more prosperous.
The appearance of the Goddess of Justice in the City of Mages has made many mages strengthen their belief in justice and the pursuit of morality.
More and more mages appeared in the people, and they were helpful to let more people see the justice and kindness of the Mage Council.
People have become more receptive to the Mage Council, and even their disgust and indifference to the goddess of justice have improved a lot.
At least the apparitions of these two gods have allowed many people to have a better experience and life.
Everything seems to be moving in a good direction.
However, Victor's next sentence directly negates Michaela's beliefs.
"The gods don't do these things, they just send their own teachings to guide them."
"It's the believers who are really doing these things in the name of the gods."
His tone was flat, but his words struck a chord at Michaela's heartstrings.
She stood in place in a daze, as if she had been hit hard, and the faith in her heart was deeply shaken.
A denomination is also an organization, and if it is an organization, it needs to have a leader.
Only better leaders can make the denomination better.
Because the gods naturally do not do things directly, they only guide the believers to fulfill their own teachings.
And it is the godly believers who can really bring the denomination to the light.
The Goddess of Justice is a prime example of the opposite.
'Justice' itself is naturally a good concept.
The goddess of justice is in the name of justice, however, when there are many believers, there will be good and bad in the church.
Some even distort the doctrine to fulfill their own evil desires.
Like the twisted cultists.
They exercise "justice" in the name of the goddess of justice.
In fact, they are just finding a reasonable excuse to satisfy the perverted desires in their hearts.
People are not stupid, and the truth will always be revealed before the eyes of the world.
The twisted believers of the Goddess of Justice are constantly stirring up wars in the name of justice and freedom.
A discerning person can see at a glance that what they are doing is not justice at all.
Therefore, the reputation of the goddess of justice is getting worse and worse.
So, when the Goddess of Justice appeared in the City of Mages, the Council of Mages took over the 'legitimacy' of the Goddess of Justice.
The Lady of Justice has changed.
In reality, the Council of Mages has never changed.
The mages who joined it always supported themselves with high morals and always helped the people.
It's just that after having the name of the goddess of justice, their influence has become greater, and more people have seen their good deeds.
As a result, these merits naturally attributed to the gods in the eyes of the world, and more people realized the justice of the goddess of justice.
Her reputation has improved.
After the impression of the goddess of justice improved, everyone became more convinced that the goddess of justice was orthodox, and she was in the council of mages.
The same is true of the Fertility Church.
Although the apparitions of the goddess of fertility bring new hope to many believers.
Her divine power has indeed been of great help to the inhabitants of the Shuerben Land.
However, it is only when you dig deeper into the process that you will find out.
At the end of the day, it takes a church like the Church of Abundance that is willing to help people farm.
Divine power is only an auxiliary means.
If a lazy person does nothing, no amount of fertile land can grow wheat out of thin air.
Those who selflessly dedicate themselves are naturally in the minority.
That's why, the Fertility Church now has fewer than 2,000 believers left.
In this world, there are naturally not so many selfless people.
"The gods are innocent because they don't manage the affairs of the world."
"Their reputation depends entirely on what the people below are doing in their name."
The words fell slowly, but Michaela's mind kept echoing the words.
Standing in place, the blinded eyes seemed to be looking far away.
Victor's words gave Michaela a new perspective on this.
All change comes from human actions, not gods.
Victor glanced at her and paused for a few seconds.
As the whirring cold wind blew the clothes of the two, Victor's indifferent voice continued to sound:
"But the gods are not innocent."
"It is their fault to see Christians fall and do nothing."
A god merely waits and does not interfere with the actions of their respective believers.
This means that the power of the gods will be available to anyone.
And those who have evil thoughts and only thirst for power once they have been blessed by the gods,
Bringing constant calamity and hardship to the world is in itself a very wrong act.
It's not even better for them to actually leave this world.
At this time, Aurelian and Prisis walked side by side.
The wedding is over, and the two naturally don't need to stay in the court for a long time.
Seeing his familiar black trench coat, a smile appeared on Aurelian's face:
"Teacher! You're here! β
"It's time for us to go!"
Seeing the two girls walking side by side, Victor nodded faintly.
Then, he turned his head to glance at Michaela again, and finally said:
"When will you really understand the concept of gods?"
"Call me Godfather again."
As the words fell, the wind gradually rose, blowing his trench coat.
Victor walked in the direction he had left.
The moment he passed by Michaela's side, he lowered his voice and said casually:
"Plus, it feels good."
"I still like the teachings of the goddess of abundance."
Hearing his words, Michaela looked back in amazement.
But Victor, who was supposed to appear behind him, suddenly disappeared.
Only a breeze swept past her on the balcony.
The wind ruffled her long hair and fluttered in the air.
The veil that covered the eyes also flew in the wind, flying in an unknown direction.
In the night, Michaela's eyes were as mysterious as the stars blinked.
The starlight flickering in her eyes seemed to echo the doubts in her heart.