Mystery: Those years when I was a foreign aid for the Aurora Club

Chapter 568 Changes
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A moment later, the Cathedral of Light Lounge.

The lengthy baptismal ceremony ended before eight o'clock.Irena reached out to help her, but found that Audrey's face was obviously not good, and even her steps were a little sloppy.The other person's eyes kept looking at the ground, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Audrey?"

Although Irena was not a spectator, she could tell that the other party seemed to have something on his mind.

But this was a bit strange. It was obvious that Audrey had been very natural and carefree with him for many days, and her behavior did not show the sadness of leaving home. Anyone who saw it would have a good impression of this young lady.

Even when he went to participate in the preparations for the baptism ceremony in the morning, everything was fine. How could a simple initiation ceremony change the other party's initially nervous but still relaxed mood to this?
"what happened to you?"

For this "audience" demigod who has a close relationship with her and is good at guessing people's hearts, Irena never hides her thoughts. At this moment, her thoughts are the simplest worries and curiosity.

She recalled the entire ceremony carefully - from the senior leaders of the Psychological Alchemy Society taking the initiative to welcome the demigod to the cathedral, to the ceremony of applying the holy water cross on the forehead, to the choir singing hymns to the Lord, to the bishop The hymns and Audrey's own oath - although the church membership does not require many people to watch, she was also invited to watch the ceremony, so there was obviously no problem or flaw anywhere.

Irena held Audrey's arm and asked softly:

"I remember nothing happened during the ceremony. Is there something the church didn't do well that made you mind?"

Audrey followed the other party's support and sat down on the soft chair in the lounge, her brows still frowning.

Although it was incredible - Audrey soon discovered that her current reaction was actually a negative manifestation of "excessive spiritual consumption"!

I feel dizzy, weak, and feel that the spiritual energy in my body is dry and stagnant.Audrey was just surprised for a moment before silently understanding the reason. Participating in the baptismal ceremony did not require spirituality or even heartfelt piety. All she had to do was recognize the doctrine and follow the priest's instructions. But what happened? She felt the strange "divine revelation" during the baptism again.

During her first "divine revelation", Audrey felt nothing. She just felt that her spirit seemed to become more natural and lofty in an instant, as if she was resonating with something.And Hermes' words are also particularly tempting, even though the other party is promoting what he wants.

The second "divine revelation" was obviously more violent. Although she just applied holy water on her forehead, Audrey clearly felt that her whole body was immersed in the water, the darkness wrapped around her, and the power lifted her out of the deep water. And all the beautiful things that he saw in the legendary "heaven" in the light that finally hit his face.

And, there is no absence - the spiritual resonance with a certain tall and majestic being.

Audrey almost recalled what happened when she was very young. It felt like being held in her arms and patted on the back by her mother in a warm room with a burning fireplace in a cold winter. Humming a lullaby is warm and comforting.It seemed that the next second he would close his eyes and sink into the bottomless spiritual ocean.

But the huge consumption of spirituality interrupted this mysterious and wonderful feeling, and Audrey could not be immersed in this feeling.

After having a longer lasting feeling and a clearer picture, the "spiritual resonance" just now directly consumed most of Audrey's spirituality. She felt as if she had just had a fight with someone, and there was no strength in her body. , not even bothering to move a finger.

After resting silently for a while in a quiet environment, she felt that her dizziness was slightly relieved.

Audrey picked up a glass of warm water from the table at hand, moistened her lips and throat, and then said in a hoarse voice:

"Thank you for your concern, I'm fine."

"I'm just a little tired."

Audrey saw the confusion on Irena's face. Needless to say, she also understood that "divine enlightenment" was not available to everyone, and other people's "baptism ceremony" might not be as good as hers... Audrey really wanted to Unable to formulate an adjective, he could only sigh again.

Why is God so interested in me, a demigod?He gave me "divine revelation" twice in a row...

The Bible says that in the beginning the world was a sea, and the Spirit of God moved on the water. So the baptism ceremony is actually a worshipful reproduction of Genesis?In other words, this behavior itself has a certain mystical symbolism. It can be regarded as the few minutes in which an extraordinary person is most similar to "God". However, I was clearly not immersed in water, so this can only be understood as the Creator. And leisurely.

I didn't agree to Hermes during the first "divine revelation", but there was actually a second time.

Audrey also knew that her talent as an "audience" was very good, but she was not confident enough to think that she could be favored by God again and again. God's behavior made her a little confused, but she had to admit that everything the other party showed was... What you yearn for.

——That is not salvation that can be obtained after death, but the kingdom of heaven that can be witnessed with one’s own eyes while alive!

"Celebrating the 1000th Anniversary of Peace..." Audrey muttered to herself.

She was shaken.

The world he lives in has never had peace that lasted even for 1000 years. The ancestors of the Hall family obtained their first title from the "War of Broken Oath" that took place in 738 AD and lasted for five years. .

That was more than 600 years ago.

Even if large-scale wars are not counted, disputes, large and small, have never diminished, and oppression and pain will always exist.

So what if you realize that the essence of aristocracy is oppression of the people?In the final analysis, the nobles are just the black gloves or white gloves of the church. They are an indestructible part of this order. This is just a code name, not a specific person. Even if they are really capable of overthrowing them, the next step will be for the extraordinary to become the new one. It seems to be part of human civilization that there are always people who serve as the ruling class.

The most important thing is that Audrey herself doesn’t have this ability yet!She simply can't do it!
And what God showed himself was——

The only ruling class in this world is God, the Creator Himself!
In addition, everyone is a commoner, it can be said that everyone is a noble, it can also be said that everyone is a servant of God, but they have achieved equality in personality and soul.Even a demigod who has survived for 200 years will not show instinctive disdain for the weak.

Really?The country's cognition will completely disappear, and only faith and gods will last forever... Can it really be done?The lonely elderly no longer have to wait to starve to death at home, and the children who have lost their parents no longer have to wander hungry on the streets... Is it really possible?

really?
Audrey admitted that her heart was beginning to waver.

She raised her head and looked at Irena, who was sitting next to her and looking at her with concern. She showed a hesitant and embarrassed look, bit her lower lip slightly, and whispered: "I don't want to deceive the gods... It's very painful now. "

Irena was stunned for a moment, but as smart as she was, she immediately understood what Audrey meant.

She was a little surprised:
"...Audrey, I didn't know that your faith was so devout."

She herself yearns for light, beauty and warmth. Rather than saying that she believes in the Creator or the eternal flame, it is better to say that Irena has a more transparent and primitive belief in light and the sun, and God’s promise or God’s She doesn't care much about things like Qi.

In the original exchange, Audrey talked about her conversion in a joking and tentative tone. Therefore, Irena felt that Audrey should be a person similar to herself. She had resisted God's punishment, violated God's will, and not yet returned. How could a person who committed suicide be a devout believer in a certain god?

A pious person will agree even if God asks you to die for no reason, so Irena doesn't like the praise of piety.

"No, it's not a matter of faith."

Audrey considered her words and said seriously:

"...It's like this. I have an elder who I know well. He taught me a lot about mysticism and extraordinary things. He also gave me many opportunities to improve myself. He also introduced me to many people in the extraordinary world. Friend. His help is indispensable for me to be able to reach this day. Although we have less communication later, he is still the most important senior in my heart."

"You can say that I have always followed him and admired him from the bottom of my heart."

Irena nodded to show that she was listening. "But... I also realized that he was only my guide for a period of time and could not help me all the time. In the future, we may gradually drift apart, become more and more unfamiliar, or even be strangers... This reality makes me very sad."

God did not show his distaste for the favored ones of "Origin Castle" in his divine revelation, which probably also showed his magnanimity.

Therefore, Audrey did not know about the tit-for-tat confrontation between the two gods who had the symbol of pillars.

She was happy that she had found a new direction for her efforts, but at the same time she was worried that this would make her farther and farther away from the "Fool" - would her worries come true?Audrey believed that Mr. "Fool" was not a god who would go away after she converted. After all, she was once a relatively devout believer in the goddess and received his favor.

But this time, she felt inexplicably flustered.

"The worst may not necessarily happen, right? Choosing another path doesn't mean you will disappear completely, you just have different directions." Irena saw Audrey's low mood and comforted, "Don't think so much, no one knows what will happen in the future."

"Perhaps so."

Audrey cheered up and her mood improved slightly, but she still couldn't smile as usual immediately.

Her wariness towards the Church of the Creator has disappeared after the two revelations, and now she is even looking forward to the course where someone will teach her how to interpret the scriptures.

Audrey stood up, glanced at the excerpt from the holy book in Irena's hand, and said:
"I think I should go and listen to the church's arrangements for me. Please continue to accompany me, Irena."

……

"Is it right here in front?"

A "Punishment Agent" looked at the small market on the outskirts of the East District with uncertain eyes. He looked at the poor people who were trying hard to sell their goods in the market. They seemed to be in no danger and did not have dangerous weapons. He turned his head and asked himself companions:

"Why are there traces of suspected demonic activities here? Are there traces of demonic activities that can be discovered by the team's staff? He even used the term 'demon', so he must be a Sequence 6..."

The sequences corresponding to many potion names have long been taught in the church to the Extraordinaries who need to perform tasks. When I thought that a Sequence 6 Extraordinary might have left traces, two Sequence 7 Extraordinaries were directly called over. The "punishment agent" who investigated was also a little uneasy.

"Don't worry too much, we're just taking a look."

The other "Punisher" was obviously not at ease either. Two "Sailors" with good combat experience and good at attacking Sequence 7 might be able to defeat Sequence 6, but there was no doubt that they would have to pay a huge price. There is no guarantee that I will be the one who survives in the end.

Although they carry sealed artifacts, they are only "perception, tracking, identification" and "tranquility, sleep" charms, used to investigate and control suspects, rather than encounter combat.

"We are only responsible for confirming the existence of traces of demons, not fighting demons. We also try not to break away from the crowd. Demons are not assassins, and Sequence 5 is not capable of manipulating other people's desires, so we will not directly attack in crowded places. "

"As soon as you confirm the traces, leave immediately."

Such a specific course of action undoubtedly made the two "punishers" feel more at ease. They had long since replaced their priest's robes and now wore the simplest clothes made of coarse cloth and linen.Their muscles are not as obvious as after promotion, just slightly stronger.He carries a strong smell of water vapor and sea water, like a sailor who has just returned from the port to relax, so it would be appropriate to blend in with the crowd.

One of them looked around vigilantly, pretending to be sizing up the goods, while the other put his hands in his pockets, holding the "identification" charm that had already started working.

"Many people are selling things."

The one with lighter hair said in a low voice: "By the way, the Church of the Earth Mother used to secretly advertise that they could have enough food to lure people to sneak into Feneport. Now that the Church of the Earth Mother has come openly, this matter will be resolved. It’s over.”

“There are so many Fenneport people in the country, and I always feel unsafe.”

Another punishment substitute also whispered:

"Did you know? The church uses airships to transport people to reclaim wasteland outside the city. It's so cold now that the land can't be dug with a hoe. I have a friend who works as a supervisor there. He said that although the church provides good treatment, It’s not bad, he has room and board, but every time those people look at him, they look like they want to kill someone, and occasionally they really make trouble. As a result, several of their staff have to do ideological work non-stop and step up patrols.”

But if you think about why the people of Feneport hate Loen, it will involve divine punishment. As vested interests and believers, the two punishers will certainly not speak ill of God. They just don’t understand each other. Xuandi stopped communicating.

At this moment, the "Appraisal and Perception" charm in the punisher's pocket suddenly became hot. He immediately lightly bumped his companion with his elbow, and the other party immediately understood and stopped.

In front of them was an old man selling half a bag of corn kernels.

In the cold morning wind, he stood behind his cart, his hands folded in his sleeves, and he kept looking expectantly at the passers-by.

Suddenly, two black figures appeared in front of him.Two tall sailors stopped in front of his cart at the same time. Their figures immediately made the old man feel uneasy, and their expressions reminded him of some bad memories.

"right here?"

"right here."

The expression of the punishment agent with lighter hair immediately became serious. He moved two steps and blocked the side of the cart to prevent the suspect from leaving.The other person took out the silver-blue talisman that was emitting light and was hot from his pocket, and approached the old man.

"You, what are you going to do?" The old man subconsciously took half a step back.

Neither of them spoke. When the silver-blue talisman swept around the cart and corn, it suddenly became hot when it was close to the old man's chest, almost so hot that the punisher almost let go of his hand.

"Fuck! I need to tell the church when I get back to improve the temperature. It's almost burning the palms of my hands."

The punisher subconsciously uttered a curse word, and then his expression became serious, pointing to the pocket on the old man's chest and asking:
"What's in there?"

The old man instinctively reached out to cover his pocket and said in a weak voice: "Nothing, nothing..."

"The demon-related items are inside."

The Punisher waved his hand, and a well-controlled wind blade flew out of his hand, delicately cutting the lower seam of the old man's jacket pocket.Suddenly, a golden round object fell out of the pocket and was lifted by the wind to the front of the punisher.

"This is it."

The punisher said seriously: "This is an item related to the devil. Old man, we must take this thing away."

The old man's lips murmured a few times, and his expression suddenly turned gloomy.

TBC
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good night!

(End of this chapter)