Chapter 524: Reunion of Three
During this period of learning and interaction, Lohil had come to understand why the Church had so many followers.
In fact, aside from some structural and naming similarities, the Angelic Church was fundamentally different from the religious organizations of her previous life.
In her former life, due to the absence of extraordinary powers, people yearned for and revered powers that transcended the ordinary and broke with convention. Because such powers did not exist, they were seen as perfect and flawless in the eyes of believers.
However, in this world, there were indeed extraordinary powers. Time travel, creating objects out of thin air, moving mountains and boiling seas were all possible. The heroic deeds accomplished by legendary figures might have seemed divine to people in her previous life.
But in the current world, these were clear realities. Even if one hadn’t reached the realm of Sequence 9, one could still infer what such a state would look like. Extraordinary powers were not mere fantasies but real and imperfect.
Therefore, the existence of deities was no longer incomprehensible. Once understood, deities were no longer mysterious and could not be blindly worshiped.
The personnel of this world’s church did not worship deities but the path of the Angelic Sequence leading to them. They believed this was the universal solution to the pain and sorrow in the world.
Compared to other sequences, the Angelic Sequence emphasized the unity and purity of spirit the most. They despised confusion, deception, and hypocrisy, pursuing the perfect elevation of the soul, becoming an ‘Angel.’
If the Angelic Sequence sought spiritual comfort and harmony, the Demonic Sequence pursued the ultimate form of a certain belief, driving life towards one direction at the extreme, sacrificing everything else.
A balance, an extreme, one positive and one odd, both similar yet opposing.
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As the two entered the Grand Hall of Aquarius Palace, Lohil reported the abnormalities she had discovered recently.
“You mean you found a Pilgrim who had been infected by the Chaos Phantom?” The nun tried to control her tone but still showed disbelief.
Because within Aquarius Palace, there were often nuns patrolling. Among them, even a Sequence 7 nun named Golden Dew had been present. Given the sensitivity of the Angelic Sequence to the mind and soul, it was impossible for them to have no awareness of this.
She looked at the silver-haired girl in front of her wearing the same black uniform, feeling somewhat suspicious but not directly accusing her.
After all, she was a high-achieving student from Emanas, proud and dignified. Moreover, the relationship between the Holy Land and Emanas was good. As a mid-level nun, Meilan still thought it better to first see the patient herself before making a decision.
Arriving at Bed No. 76, the patient was still lying in bed, while the fellow patients around had changed. After all, most pilgrims only had minor injuries. Under the treatment of many Angelic Sequences, they could usually recover and leave after resting for 1-2 days.
“Hello, may I ask?” Meilan started questioning, just like Lohil did, but the middle-aged man still did not respond.
Meilan frowned slightly, closed her eyes, and extended her index and middle fingers, pressing them against the middle-aged man’s forehead. A faint golden light emerged from her fingertips as she seemed to check his mental condition in a special way.
“Normal brain structure, slightly lethargic consciousness.”
Following this, the Sequence 6 nun pressed her fingertips on his shoulder, arm, abdomen, thigh, and other parts, checking each carefully.
“Other parts of the body have some dark injuries and scars, with slight lesions in the organs, but compared to most people of the same age, these are within normal limits and show no abnormalities.”
“But these do not prove that he has been infected by the Chaos Phantom. It is most likely that he has recently suffered some blows, feeling depressed and unable to accept it.”
Meilan made her guess, and in truth, her judgment was not entirely off. Even if a high-ranking nun from Aquarius Palace came over, they would likely make the same judgment.
That subtle distortion was too weak, easily hidden among normal mental activities.
Seeing the nun who did not believe her, Lohil thought for a few seconds and did not argue impulsively. She was only here as an exchange student and had no reason to insist.
Later, she should go talk to Teacher Vincent. That century-old elder was a Sequence 8, and with his strength, he might be able to detect some clues.
After all, it was the Chaos Phantom. Once it appeared, it meant that somewhere in this world, a seal had become loose.
Seeing Lohil stop arguing, Meilan thought this child was just being prideful and didn’t want to apologize. She shook her head slightly, not wanting to be the bad guy, and decided to let it go. Both continued to monitor the patients in the Grand Hall and arranged for most to leave the palace.
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The next day, it happened to be Lohil’s rest day. She brought Boley back to the small chapel where she had studied.
“Is it Sir Vincent?” The nun put down her broom and responded to the girls’ inquiry.
“He went up to the upper levels of the Holy Mountain for a meeting. It might take a few days for him to return.”
“Is there anything going on?” Boley asked curiously.
“Well, it’s not really a secret. Actually, everyone is discussing who should succeed as the next Pope, and Sir Vincent is a senior member of the Church, so he was invited to participate in such meetings.”
After receiving the nun’s reply, the two could only give up and left a note before departing.
“Hey, is that Lohil and Boley?” Jelika’s brisk voice echoed on the hillside.
She wore tight-fitting silver armor, both beautiful and protective, highlighting her graceful figure.
“How have you been? I’ve met a lot of handsome knights in the Knight Order. Do you want me to introduce them to you? Hahaha~”
This pony-tailed girl seemed very happy lately.
“Gah, Lohil and I have been so busy in Aquarius Palace recently. We don’t finish until 7-8 PM every night,” Boley said loudly, venting her frustration over the past two days.
“Then let me give you a big hug.” Jelika opened her arms and hugged the petite girl, whispering softly in her ear.
“You’ve worked hard, Boley.”
The tickling sensation in her ears made Boley’s face turn red. Her mind seemed to freeze, and she didn’t push Jelika away, allowing her to hold her for nearly ten seconds before slowly releasing her.
Putting down the already cooled-down Boley, Jelika turned to Lohil, still with open arms.
“I think I’ll skip that,” Lolan Hill waved her hand and took a few steps back to avoid the embrace of the blonde girl, but Jelika still hugged her.
The sturdy armor around her body wasn’t cold but had a faint warmth, perhaps heated by the sun during the journey or her own body heat.
“Lohil, you’ve worked hard.” Despite the simple words, Lolan Hill felt the concern and warmth conveyed from her heart.
These exchange students working in Aquarius Palace received no payment, except perhaps practical experience. Over time, they inevitably envied those who had it easier.
Jelika’s comfort was like a warm iron, smoothing out the wrinkles in her heart. Boley felt this deeply, and Lolan Hill could also sense the fiery heart of the knight girl, like the sun.
Such a willful little sun.
Lolan Hill stood quietly, accepting her friend’s embrace, then the three walked together toward the direction of the mountain below.
Thank you for the illusion, Ayaegawa Kozue, ych233, Eevee, Aromise, Dream Light Dust, Fake True, fssus, Zero Boundary pq Seven Color Melody, Focused Daydreaming, Book Friend 20201108133526571, Mu Jiazi, Keli, No Matter What, Ciao, Loluoshuang, Butcher Heacen, People’s Will.
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Special thanks to Ayaegawa Kozue, ych233, and these three book friends for their strong support!
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