Magical Girl's Knight Brother

Chapter 615 The Faith of Various Churches

Listening to Tang Zijun's words, Grilando nodded very seriously.

Indeed, that was the case. Over the years, she had heard and seen many similar things, whether it was church members oppressing civilians and refugees or them taking advantage of the chaos to make a fortune, all of which seemed to be because of what Tang Zijun said.

They are believers of the gods; they are among the human beings who are closer to God.

Therefore, some of them placed themselves above others and believed that they too could exercise the power of the gods. This transgression was the greatest betrayal of the gods and the doctrines they believed in.

It can be said that as the War of the Gods has progressed to this point, the faith of the various gods has been severely depleted, and these traitors have played a crucial role in providing "help." Tang Zijun continued, "Actually, I originally wanted to accept some of the churches. It would be a waste if they only used the power they possess to protect themselves. In this era, in this world, what is needed is for everyone to unite and overcome difficulties together. If those churches continue to close their doors in this chaotic world, they will eventually understand what it means to be vulnerable and regret it." "Heri's identity is the best invitation." Tang Zijun rubbed Heri's head. "I've dealt with that Herrscher before. Although we're not very familiar, she's a nice person." Tang Zijun remembered that when Gloria took out a lot of money, the Herrscher only took two silver coins. This meant that she still maintained the most basic bottom line. Moreover, in other churches, two silver coins would absolutely not be enough to enter the center of the sanctuary for ceremonies and prayers.

"...Furthermore, I can tell that she wasn't lying when she spoke just now. Every word she said was a genuine expression of her feelings. She truly hopes to move the Storm Church here, which confirms my previous suspicion. It seems that the situation on the front lines in the River Basin is indeed not optimistic."

"You mean..." Grilando's eyes flashed.

"Hmm." Tang Zijun nodded slightly. "The struggle for power will eventually affect religion. It seems that the churches on the front lines of the river basin cannot remain uninvolved. Gloriand, have our people keep a close eye on the situation there and be careful."

"Yes, sir."

"Also, tell Desk that the site selection for the Storm Church should be completed in the next two days, and the files should be prepared for my approval. Make sure the workshop produces standard weapons as soon as possible, and that every guard is armed. Also, the relocation of the Storm Church should be carried out secretly, so that the front line in the river basin doesn't have any excuse."

"But my lord, that Herrscher made no attempt to conceal her arrival. She came to Black City openly with two attendants. I'm afraid those on the front lines in the River Basin are already watching her..." "That's the correct assessment," Tang Zijun said solemnly. "If Heri's appearance had led the Storm Church's Herrschers to secretly enter Black City, that would have aroused their suspicion. On the contrary, her coming openly is the most normal thing in their eyes."

At that moment, Scáthach, leaning against the wall, raised an eyebrow. "A feint attack while secretly advancing."

"That's right." Tang Zijun snapped his fingers. "The Storm Church and the old city lord of the River Front have a close relationship. They have been an alliance since the establishment of the River Front to fight against the sea race. They are deeply bound together. Now that the old city lord is gone, the Storm Church is the most sought-after asset."

"The river front is now beset by internal and external troubles. The power of the various churches is the force they need to fight for the most. Without these churches, even if they take over the river front, they will still have to face the threat of the sea tribe and Black City in the end. This is definitely not what they want to see."

"So if they know that the Church of Storms is going to move to Black City, they will definitely try to stop them during the operation. At that time, it will not be so easy for that Herrscher to take so many believers away from the front line of the River Basin. Even if they are not weak, there will definitely be casualties."

"Hmph... Could it be that those nobles actually want to take over Black City?" A hint of disgust and ruthlessness flashed in Gloriand's eyes. "You know what, they might actually be thinking that."

"After all, they have no idea that several gods are currently standing in Black City."

At first, Heri was still immersed in the warmth of being protected. She didn't care about the Storm Church or anything like that. Even though she was revered as a divine messenger, she didn't have many thoughts about it. Humans respected her only because their Feather Clan had some divine blood, which didn't mean anything.

But now, standing next to Tang Zijun, she became increasingly alarmed as she listened.

Tang Zijun's words just now dealt a heavy blow to her "young" mind.

Now, her gaze towards Tang Zijun and the others changed. Although the people before her still maintained their human forms, in Heli's eyes, she felt as if she had mistakenly entered the heavenly realm, stepping into the garden of the gods. "You, you all..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zijun turned around, looked at the utterly shocked Heli, and put her index finger to her lips in a "shh" gesture.

Gloria, however, paid no attention to Heri's changing expression and asked on her own, "So, in that case, shouldn't we send someone to contact the other churches first? Since the Storm Church has already been won over, wouldn't it be better to have those people come over as well?"

"No rush. We need to take things one step at a time. Making too much noise could cause unnecessary trouble. I'll be leaving for a while, so Black City can't afford any problems. Let's deal with the immediate issues first." With that, Tang Zijun turned to Scáthach, her voice tinged with inquiry. "Scáthach, how much do you know about the Church of Storms... and the Church of Sunset, the Church of Nature, the Church of Earth...? Who are the gods they worship?"

He needs more comprehensive information.

The addition of the Church of Storms presents both an opportunity and a challenge for Black City, and the backgrounds of the other influential churches in Black City and its surrounding areas are equally important. In this chaotic world of warring gods and lurking Great Old Ones, understanding the origins of faith in your land is the best way to gather intelligence on potential allies or enemies. Upon hearing this, Scáthach slowly turned around, her deep purple eyes shining through the helmet visor, carrying an ancient and indifferent gaze that seemed to overlook the river of time. She seemed quite interested in the topic, a low chuckle emanating from beneath her visor.

"...The pools I know are just a bunch of little guys struggling to survive in the cracks." Her tone carried the unintentional arrogance characteristic of an ancient god. "I'm not sure if those currently in power are the ones I know, but since you want to know..."

She walked to Tang Zijun's desk and lightly traced the surface with her fingertips.

"The Sunset Church worships the 'Tiger of Twilight,' symbolizing sunset and end, but also containing the opportunity for rebirth. Its image... well, it's a gigantic tiger with fur like molten gold, heterochromatic eyes like the afterglow of the setting sun. It's said to be very aloof, solitary, and indifferent to the lives of its followers, but its power carries a hint of the laws of destruction and rebirth." "The Church of Nature worships the 'Stag of the Eternal Cyele,' representing the cycle of life, the changing seasons, and the balance of nature. It differs somewhat from the nature god of the elves. Its image is that of a giant deer with massive, intricate antlers like ancient oak branches, whose fur changes color with the seasons. Its temperament is relatively gentle, but it is very stubbornly committed to 'balance.'" "The Church of the Earth worships the 'Ram of Abundance.'" Abundance, symbolizing the abundance of the land, the nurturing of mineral deposits, and an unbreakable guardian, is depicted as a colossal mountain covered in a thick, rocky shell. Its horn resembles a giant ram winding through a mountain range. It is kind, resilient, but extremely protective, especially of the land and believers it protects. It is considered a relatively reliable type of guardian. Scáthach's description is concise and precise, carrying a casual air of judging a younger generation.

Tang Zijun was a little stunned as she listened.

What kind of "Three Giants of Chechi Kingdom" are these?!

"It's normal that you're not familiar with the priests. These three are the fourth generation of gods born in this world, created along with the establishment of the Void Realm and human faith." Scáthach shrugged. "They are beings similar to that God of Merchants, but with a higher divine rank."

"Then, what about the Storm Church?" Tang Zijun pressed, this was what he was most concerned about. "Is their 'God of Ocean Currents' also a native god?" "The one from the Storm Church?"

Scáthach's eyes flickered slightly, and a stranger hum seemed to come from beneath her mask.

"That so-called 'god of ocean currents,' the pond is not a local specialty."

She paused, seemingly appreciating the confusion rising in Tang Zijun's eyes, before slowly and deliberately revealing the answer, word by word.

"That guy... came from 'over there' just like me, so he's... one of my peers."

Tang Zijun's brows furrowed even more. A god from Earth wasn't too surprising, after all, Scáthach herself was one, but he had a premonition that Scáthach's next words would be quite unusual. Sure enough, Scáthach's next sentence caused Tang Zijun's expression to change.

"And... the name Ike, or rather, the name Ike is more widely known by on Earth."

Scáthach deliberately dragged out the tone.

"It's called Cupid."