Chapter 57: Fifty, you are committing desecration!!!! (Two in one)_2
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The second floor was unlike the first, where one had to inform the management in advance to borrow books and the books could only be read on this floor, not taken away.
While waiting for the personnel to retrieve the book, Ulu naturally began to observe the second floor. As mentioned before, only clergy from the Rhein Church had access to this level, mostly coming here to look up materials, so it was far quieter than the first floor.
Ulu looked around the entire second floor and suddenly noticed two very young priests who were obviously minors, their faces clean and smooth, not even a whisker in sight. They were earnestly flipping through the books in their hands and taking notes. At that moment, Ulu felt slightly dazed, his eyes as if piercing through time, returning to that afternoon ten years ago.
âAh, those two kids are really working hard.â The voice of an old priest suddenly came from behind Ulu. âThe exam isnât until next year, yet theyâve come here to study a year in advance.â
Ulu turned around and saw the old priest had already placed the book he wanted on the counter, his gaze also turned toward the two young priests, filled with affection.
âHardworking and serious children are really hard to dislike,â the old priest said with a smile. âLooking at them always reminds me of my younger days⌠donât you think?â
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My younger days?
Ulu felt slightly dazed again, memories uncontrollably surged up, and he recalled his own days spent fervently writing here. Although the outcomes had not been good and yesterdayâs events had almost unbalanced his mind, the memories were still like the afternoon sunlight, gradually calming him down.
âYes,â Ulu couldnât help but smile at the old priest, realizing he had not smiled in a long time. âYouth⌠is hope.â
âNo,â the old priest shook his head, then seriously added, âYouth striving hard is hope, just like thisâŚâ
As he spoke, he pushed the âWest Cathedral Chroniclesâ in front of Ulu.
âIn this era, there are few who are interested in the history of West. A hundred years ago, Archbishop Elio, one of the founders of West Cathedral and an origin believer, managed to carve out an estate for the West Cathedral in an age when the All Gods were warring, establishing its position today thanks to hard effort⌠Of course, the Lordâs power is also undeniable,â the old priest made a gesture of prayer. âBut being chosen by the Lord is also a kind of ability, isnât it? Over the years, the successive Lord Bishops of West Cathedral have diligently worked to develop it from a corner to its current esteemed status, without saying the effort is naturally immense⌠Itâs just a pity that few nowadays pay attention to history.â
The old priest said, sighing lightly, then he gently tapped the cover of the book, solemnly saying.
âBut someone must remember, this is our heritage, our history. It is also what we must teach to future generations.â After speaking, the old priest smiled, patted Uluâs shoulder, and then slowly walked towards the two young priests. âKids, how is your study going?â
Watching the old priestâs receding figure, Ulu felt that long-buried part of his heart stirred again, his eyes flashing with hope, but soon dimming.
If only he had stayed hereâŚ
âAre you reminiscing?â Just at that moment, Bai Weiâs voice inappropriately rang out, âWhat are you reminiscing about?â
Uluâs gaze immediately turned cold, and though he didnât speak, Bai Wei didnât stop.
âYour âRhein Covenantâ claims that the Rhein God divided His power and will among four origin believers, who then spread it further, right?â
âWhat are you getting at?â
âSo Iâm curious if itâs someone like you who inherited His will, or those from yesterday who couldnât even recite the âRhein Covenant,'â Bai Wei slowly said, âOr is it this ârighteousâ priest in your eyes who has inherited it?â
Uluâs gaze shifted slightly, vaguely sensing Bai Wei broaching a dangerous topic. âWhat exactly are you trying to say? Werenât you here to find the Corpse Blocks?â
âI came looking for answers, or rather, to help you find answers,â Bai Wei said with a smiling tone. âArenât you curious? That power that came mixed with the believersâ from the âRhein Covenant,â what exactly is it?â
Ulu felt a strong unease welling up inside him, he found an empty seat and sat down, staring at the âWest Cathedral Chroniclesâ in front of him, yet lacked the courage to turn the pages.
Meanwhile, he heard the old priestâs voice lowering next to him, giving a lesson: âHow is it wrong again? Didnât I teach you all yesterday? No doubt True God and Evil God can both give power to believers, but thereâs a clear difference. When believers receive the Evil Godâs power, they also receive His mad and negative thoughts, a situation referred to as contamination. But the True God is different; the True God purifies the minds of believers while giving them powerâŚâ
At this, the old priest paused, seemingly making a difficult decision, then said.
âYou definitely wonât pass the exam this way; come with me, Iâll give you extra lessons, but donât tell anyone.â
The old priest, halfway through speaking, suddenly realized Ulu was watching him. After briefly looking stunned, he gave Ulu a gesture to keep quiet.