Chapter 312 Breaking the news in one sentence
It's a hot sunday, late at night.
Sam Doug had to admit that he felt a little complicated at the moment.
Expectation, nervousness, curiosity, and even a little fear.
His efforts paid off.
Before the first sunrise arrived, with his down-to-earth efforts to build roads, his contribution reached 71st place on the ranking list.
Although I didn’t make it into the top 50 that can be stably qualified.
But as long as someone in front of him did not participate in this round of initiation ceremony due to hesitation, he would have the opportunity to be a substitute.
Sam thought he was a pretty lucky person.
Otherwise, he would not be able to persist in crawling around in the dark forest for two or three years.
Guys who are unlucky, in the past, they would encounter dangerous monsters and die soon after entering the dark forest.
This time, Sam's luck was as good as ever when it came to qualifying for the Church of Knowledge.
No. 71.
Sam later learned that 7 of the top 50 people were still hesitant, and the rest, without exception, chose to apply to the God of Knowledge to confirm their faith.
For the 7 extra positions, 6 of the 51 to 70 people in front of him signed up and were successful.
He happened to be number 7.
The last of the first batch of admitted believers.
Sam also hesitated for a while before deciding to offer his faith to the God of Knowledge.
heresy.
These two words are like a sharp sword of Damocles, hanging above my head all the time.
Until a few nights ago, he was awakened by a few words from other adventurer friends who were also participating in religious studies and had already made up their minds to believe in the God of Knowledge.
At that time, Sam was staying at the "Money's Tavern" in Warrenland, drinking a local flavored ale with his friends.
Not to mention, the ale here does have a unique flavor when you drink it. In addition to the rich aroma of wheat and the drunkenness, there will also be gurgling bubbles coming out of the wine from time to time. In September, the heat has not yet left, it is perfect for cooling off and quenching your thirst.
And it's also sold very cheaply.
Just 2 copper coins can buy a large cup.
Sam could sit here and drink slowly all night, listening to the gossip stories of the adventurers, or watch other people playing cards and dice, join in the fun, or even have a little fun.
The friend sat next to Sam and nodded on the table to remind:
"Sam, you just haven't figured it out yet and haven't figured out the pros and cons!"
"Here, let me analyze it for you."
"Think about it carefully. What is the worst-case scenario after giving up your faith?"
Sam immediately gave an answer to his friend's question.
"This is a heretical god and church that was expelled from the kingdom."
"After giving up my faith, won't I be able to go home again?"
The friend patted his head helplessly:
"Sneak back secretly and no one will know!"
Sam still couldn't feel relieved: "What if?"
"Paper can't cover the fire. What if one day we are discovered?"
The friend rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Just discover it if you find it, so what does it matter?"
The expression on Sam's face was astonished: "How could it be okay? Heretics will be expelled!"
"Then if you break your promise, that's the end of it?"
"What?"
When he heard the word "abandoned the letter", Sam was confused.
Belief in a certain god is very important.
Once you give up your main belief, it will be more difficult to receive blessings from the gods if you convert to other gods in the future.
It's like asking for the purity of mortals.
The gods seem to only like "first time" mortals, and they don't like those kind of domestic slaves with three or even multiple surnames. "How can you abandon your trust just because you abandon it?"
"What if because of this betrayal, I won't be able to receive blessings from other gods in the future?"
The friend asked Sam very calmly: "You are right."
"I never saw it before, Sam, you actually value your change of faith so much. I think you can be called a 'pure one'."
"Then please ask."
"Sam Doug the Pure."
"Your current main belief is the God of Glow, right?"
"Has the God of Radiance blessed you?"
"Even if we take a step back, I will relax the conditions for you, in case you are not convinced."
"Do you think - before you die, the God of Radiance will bless you?"
"After death, do you have a chance to enter the Kingdom of Glow?"
Sam: "..."
He was silenced by the interrogation of his friend's soul.
When he was a child, Sam also imagined that he would be blessed by the God of Radiance in the future, possess the magic of Radiance, and become a noble church monk.
Because every time he had the opportunity to see the church monks of the Glow God Sect in Qim Town, they always looked aloof.
The mayor appointed by the Countess of Ceylon had to accompany him enthusiastically.
All in all, at first glance, he looks like a gentleman.
After growing up, Sam also recognized the reality.
The God of Radiance probably looks down on him.
Although his main faith is the God of Glow, the ceremony when devoting his faith is the one held by the Glow priests. According to their requirements, they worship, cleanse the body, enjoy the Holy Communion, baptize with holy water, and finally recite prayers. word……
After a few steps, the priests told Sam that they were already people of the God of Radiance.
What?
You ask why you still can’t feel the blessing of Navarre, the god of light, even after you believe in it?
Needless to say?
Of course it is because you are not religious enough, do not meet His standards, and are not qualified.
Go back and pray well and make offerings day and night.
When you are qualified, you will naturally receive the Lord’s blessing.
Then the priests began to ask servants to clean the gospel hall and stopped answering Sam's questions.
This situation does not only occur in the Glow Divine Religion.
Sam had prayed devoutly to the gods.
But in the end, he was the only one who responded to him.
No god was willing to respond to his faith and grant him strength.
Therefore, he finally embarked on the path of anger cultivation and reluctantly became a warrior professional.
After all, this route was the only way he knew that he could "change his destiny" and create unknown possibilities for his future without relying on God's gift.
A friend's question, or teasing.
Translated, it means the same thing:
"No god cares about you in the first place."
"Are you still afraid that abandoning your faith will affect the future blessings from the gods?"
"You have believed in the God of Radiance for so many years. Even if you don't convert, do you think He is willing to deal with you for this piety?"
Sam was awakened by the words.
Think about it carefully, this is really the truth!
For ordinary people like him, no gods are willing to favor him.
Still struggling with the consequences of abandoning the promise or not.
Now, it doesn't matter whether he offers his faith to the God of Radiance or not!
Just change your faith boldly and you’ll be done!
……
(End of chapter)