Chapter 218 I choose the third path
Hearing that, Farmyrth smiled. Her smile carried some strange meaning that made it difficult for others to understand.
"So... Do you want to become more wonderful, stronger, and worthy enough to stand by his side?"
Hearing that, Claire raised her head to look at Farmyrth, her surprise clearly visible in her eyes. Her lips trembled, and after a moment she asked: "I... will I be able to protect him?"
"Did you see that battle too?" Farmyrth asked.
Claire nodded: "I saw it. After the wall of fire disappeared, I quickly looked for him..."
"I can see that... in front of that monster, I am not even comparable to an ant."
"I... I'm very scared, but the fear of not seeing him again is even greater. So…"
Claire did not continue, but Farmyrth also knew how brave this girl was.
Farmyrth reached out, placed her hand on Claire's head, and then patted her head: "You are a good girl. You're right, in this world, if you don't have strength and power, you're just an ant."
"Claire, you are very lucky because you still have the opportunity to change, you still have the opportunity to possess strength and power."
"Are you serious, Principal?" Claire asked happily.
"Of course, I'm not comforting you, Claire. Your healing talent is completely different from other people's healing."
Farmyrth began to explain: "Healing can only heal normal injuries or remove negative status effects, including poisoning."
"However, Claire, you can pass your life energy onto others and bring them back from the brink of hell."
"It's not accurate to say your talent can revive the dead, but it's not too far off."
"If you had enough life energy and strength, I'm sure reviving the dead is something you could do."
Claire was startled when she heard that. She never thought that her talent was so incredible.
She thought that if Farmyrth was right, then it would be normal for the Royal Family and the Church to fight over her.
Everyone is afraid of death, but if someone can own Claire, it means they also possess a second life.
Therefore, Claire is extremely important to high-ranking figures, especially those in high positions.
Farmyrth continued: "You also realise your importance, right?"
Claire nodded slightly and asked: "So... what do I need to do to become stronger and more useful to him?"
"Hahaha… stupid cat. If you become a priest of the church or the royal family, the men you can choose from can form a line thousands of metres long." Farmyrth replied with a smile.
"At that time, you can have any kind of man you want. Nobles, kings, princes, dukes, and even geniuses must line up to gain a little of your sympathy."
"Claire, when the time comes, why do you need to care about an ordinary person like Lathel?"
"No!" Claire quickly said: "I don't care about other things, I... I only care about him."
"Think carefully…" Farmyrth said: "Although Lathel has performed very well, his potential is not great."
"He could live like a Duke, enjoying wealth and glory, and he probably wouldn't notice you."
"You are different. Although the journey you will take will probably be very long and it will take a lot of time, the achievements you will achieve are something that a Duke like him will probably not be able to achieve even if he tries his whole life. "
"I don't want to think." Claire immediately responded: "I know what I'm doing, and I'm sure of what I'm thinking."
"I tried my best for him. If… if I were not Malina's servant, I would definitely beg for his mercy and accept being his servant."
"Ah!" Farmyrth's eyes showed an interesting look: "Even if you see him being intimate with another girl, can you still stand it?"
"Seeing him happy is enough." Claire nodded in response.
Farmyrth looked at Claire for a long moment, and seeing her steady eyes, Farmyrth didn't know what to say next.
In the end, she sighed.
*Sigh* "You humans are really strange… Just because of a little emotion from the desire to mate, you lose your bright future."
Farmyrth shook her head stubbornly. Lilith fell victim to this, as did Claire. Were all humans like this in the end? She thought.
Claire didn't get angry when she heard that. On the contrary, she just smiled and said: "You're right, but humanity tries its whole life and only wants to find one remaining piece of their heart."
"If you live alone, no matter how long you live, it will be meaningless."
"Are you insulting me?" Farmyrth frowned.
Claire quickly bowed her head: "Sorry, Principal, I... I..."
Farmyrth sighed, Lilith and Claire had both said the same thing, and this made Farmyrth feel confused.
Is love really this important? Can't humanity live without love?
Farmyrth didn't know, nor did she want to know. She had never loved anyone, and she never wanted to feel loved.
Dragons have an extremely long lifespan, so love is something that does not exist.
At most, it only serves reproductive needs.
Of course, the Dragon Clan does not have much need to reproduce, and they also do not want to have children.
"No need to apologise; I don't care about what you just said." Farmyrth shrugged and replied: "It's just... Claire, there are two paths for you to choose from now."
"The first path you can choose is to join the Royal Family. If you choose this path, you will be protected by the royal family and the Karol Empire."
"You will even be granted a noble title, at least that of a Viscount or even a Marquess. The Empire will also provide resources to help you cultivate, grow, and ensure your safety until you are completely strong enough to defend yourself."
"However, there is no such thing as a free meal. After you grow up, you must serve the Royal Family. Of course, you will still be provided with resources, but at that time, you must show your value."
"The second path is to join the church. With your talent, joining the church is the best path, however, you will encounter a huge problem."
"The Karol Empire is anti-Church and does not allow the Church to operate in this Empire. To be more precise… if you join the church, they cannot protect you; on the contrary, you will become a thorn in the side of the royal family."
Hearing that, Claire was a little hesitant. She raised her head to look at Farmyrth and asked: "Principal, which path do you think is best for me to choose?"
"I… I feel like neither of those paths can help me reach him."
Farmyrth: "…" (ˉ ˉ |||)
"You…" She was about to scold Claire, but suddenly realised something and laughed: "Ah! No, there is another way. This road can help you approach him and stay by his side forever."
"Heh?! What path is that?" Claire didn't hesitate and immediately asked, her eyes shining like two stars, full of curiosity and excitement.
Farmyrth glanced at Claire with teasing eyes. She began to explain: "This path is very difficult and takes an extremely long time. But once you're on this path, you'll have more time to spend with him."
"Even in the future, you can become a supreme existence, comparable to the Church."
"Heh?!!! Is it that powerful?" Claire was startled, finding it hard to believe.
"Of course!" Farmyrth continued: "This path is... to make your own church."
"What do you mean?" Claire asked in confusion.
"Hahaha… Claire, your talent is healing—a very special type of healing. You were born to be a priest, so you also have the ability to create a new religion." Farmyrth laughed as he explained.
"However, establishing an entirely new religion is extremely difficult."
"You must find your faith, find the god you will worship, and give your heart, soul, and body to that god."
"If you succeed and your sect grows strongly, in the future you will sit on equal footing with the church."
Claire took a deep breath, hearing that, feeling her heart beat faster.
"But… what does that have to do with him?" Claire asked puzzledly.
"Stupid kitten…" Farmyrth smirked: "If you become the Pope of the religion you founded, you will have more time to spend with him."
"You will even have enough strength to protect him, and keep him by your side forever."
Claire opened her eyes wide, seemingly understanding what Farmyrth had just said.
"However…" Suddenly, Farmyrth continued, his voice becoming extremely serious: "Founding a new religion is extremely difficult. You must connect with a god and be accepted by that god to become a follower."
"Next, you must gain the approval of the Imperial Family, allowing you to establish the dharma within the Empire."
"Assuming you can establish a completely new church within this empire, the next thing you need to do is maintain and develop the church."
"Of course, it is still a mystery whether the Lumier Church will let you develop or not."
"You must overcome countless difficulties, and sufferings, can you do it?"
"I… I…" Claire faltered.
"Ah! Poor thing, I forgot you were still someone else's servant. Hahahaha…" Farmyrth laughed contemptuously: "Then you cannot go this way."
"Claire, I advise you to choose the Lumier Church. If you want, I can help you write a letter to the church."
"Tomorrow, they will come pick you up, take you to the Lumier Church, and enjoy the life you were meant to enjoy."
Hearing that, Claire gritted her teeth, looked at her toes, not knowing what to do: "But... I... I don't want to leave him."
"Claire, listen to what I am saying. With your current ability, being around him will only make him feel uncomfortable." Farmyrth shrugged and said.
"Can you protect him?"
"Can you provide resources for him to use?"
"Are your current status and his status compatible with each other?"
"Can you hold him, attract his eyes when he is in the arms of other women?"
"No, you cannot do those things. Claire, the church is the best destination for you. Going there, you can…"
"No!" Claire suddenly shouted; she raised her head and looked straight into Farmyrth's eyes, her eyes filled with determination and the light of hope: "I will choose the third path."
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