The central square of Dragon City's commercial district was also the dining center of the commercial district. Around the spacious square, there were all kinds of food and beverage shops. The food and beverage shops from all over the world exuded a tempting aroma, which intertwined with each other in the square, creating an absolutely irresistible temptation for the passersby.
Among them, a wonderful fragrance stood out, which left a deep impression on the passersby. If there was a culinary expert, perhaps they would be able to recognize that it was the taste of crystal candy.
From the most upscale candy shop in Dragon City's commercial district, it was a luxury candy developed by the famous candy master in Brettonia's food and beverage industry, using high-end alchemy materials. A small can of it cost ten magic coins, which was a sky-high price that ordinary people could only dream of in their lifetime.
At this moment, two girls sat side by side, happily sharing the taste of the candy.
Liu Li's temperament was simple and straightforward, and she did things in a generous manner. If she liked something, she would happily eat it, and if she didn't like it, she wouldn't touch it. This crystal candy was expensive, but in her opinion, it was just a particularly delicious candy. The girl held the candy can and put one crystal-like candy after another into her mouth. Her face was constantly brimming with a happy expression, which made many passersby intoxicated, but they also secretly sighed that this beautiful girl was a complete waste of God's gift.
Little Irene was much more careful. Although she was the daughter of the Holy Light Religion Holy Woman and the Dragon City Master, and was born with unlimited wealth, she had a natural devotion to food. The girl held the candy, sat upright on the bench, and solemnly prayed.
"Thank the merciful Holy Light for giving me the candy. Irene will certainly cherish the blessing of the Holy Light …"
After a long and tedious prayer, Irene excitedly opened her eyes and carefully put the candy into her mouth. Her small face suddenly bloomed with a smile.
The nearby Liu Li looked at her with interest. "What did you just say?"
While holding the candy in her mouth, Irene carefully savored the sweet taste from her mouth into her whole body. She then replied, "That's the prayer before the meal, to thank the Holy Light for the gift."
Liu Li curiously asked, "Why thank the Holy Light? That candy was given to you by me. "
Irene quickly explained, "Of course I'm grateful to Big Sister! However, I also had to thank the omnipotent Holy Light, because without the Holy Light's guidance, I wouldn't have met my older sister, nor would I have obtained this candy. The Holy Light created everything in the world. Without the Holy Light, there would be no world, and there would be no happiness for us. Everything we have comes from the Holy Light, so we must always remember our gratitude. "
Liu Li found it hard to agree. "But, this doesn't make sense. I'm clearly a Nine Regions person, and we Nine Regions have our own legend of creation. My cause and effect has nothing to do with the Holy Light. So, if I share the candy with you, it can't be said to be the guidance of the Holy Light."
"This …" Irene looked confused.
"Furthermore, if everything in the world comes from the Holy Light, then apart from happiness, are the pains of the world also caused by the Holy Light?"
Irene explained, "The suffering of the world comes from the original sin of man. Humans are born filthy, and they need suffering to purify their bodies and minds. In the end, they will merge with the sea of holy light and enjoy endless happiness. "
"Humans are born filthy? Is this Innate Turbid Qi bestowed upon humans by the Holy Light? "
"No, it's because the ancestors of human committed an unforgivable sin, which tarnished their own purity." Irene tried to recall the teachings that she learned in the church.
Liu Li asked, "Then, when the ancestors of human — let's not talk about whether it was in the Western Continent or Nine Regions — made a mistake, why didn't the Holy Light stop it?"
Irene was stunned for a moment. "Probably because the Holy Light didn't notice it at that time?"
Liu Li asked again, "But, since the Holy Light created everything, it should know that the human at that time might make a mistake, so it should seriously warn them or strictly guard them. Because of the lax guard, the human made a mistake, so the Holy Light should be responsible for it. "
Irene's confusion was even more intense. "Huh? Huh? Big Sister, what you said is so strange, I've never heard of it before. "
Liu Li nodded. "It's very strange, but who told Senior Brother to let me memorize it?"
"Senior Brother?"
"It's nothing." Liu Li shook her head and then handed over a crystal candy. "After I came to Brettonia, I saw a lot of people believe in the Holy Light, so I always wanted to know what the Holy Light is. At the same time, I also have a lot of questions about the Holy Light. Unfortunately, it seems like you don't know."
Irene was a bit embarrassed. "Hey, there are a lot of things that Irene doesn't know. I haven't learned my teachings … However, Big Sister, if you're interested in the Holy Light, I can ask my mom to guide you to the Holy Light. She's the Holy Woman of the church, so she can certainly answer your confusion. "
Liu Li was surprised. "Holy Woman? Is that really possible? "
"Of course!" Irene vigorously nodded. "As long as I earnestly plead, my mom will definitely agree. She likes to explain the doctrine to people and guide them to the Holy Light. "
"That's great." Liu Li revealed a pleasantly surprised look. "Actually, I have several friends who are also interested in the Holy Light. I wonder if they can come and listen to it?"
"Yes, no problem!"
—
??? "Huh? You said there's a sister from the Eastern Nine Regions who shared the crystal candy with you? "
That night, in the Dragon City Cathedral, Holy Woman Marina asked her daughter about her day's itinerary and slightly frowned.
"How could you casually eat other people's things … Have you thanked that sister?"
Irene earnestly raised her hand. "Yes! Irene sincerely thanked her and blessed the big sister with the Holy Light. "
"Mm, well done." Marina happily touched her daughter's head. Although she was young, she was already quite sensible.
"However, when we ate the candy together, that sister asked me a lot of strange questions. Irene could only answer a few of them. There were a lot that I couldn't answer."
"What are they?"
Irene then repeated Liu Li's question once again. Upon hearing this, Marina smiled. "Actually, the answers to these questions are in our doctrine. You can't answer them because your understanding of the doctrine is not deep enough."
"Oh." Irene was a bit depressed, but she soon cheered up. "Mom, sister said that she and her friends are very interested in the doctrine of the Holy Light. I promised her that I would ask you to preach for them, is that okay?"
"Me preach?" Marina was stunned.
"Mm, sister said that on her next rest day, she would bring her friends to the church, which is fifteen days later. Is that okay?"
As the Holy Woman of Holy Light Religion, Marina, of course, was happy to attract more neutral people to believe in the Holy Light. However, she was keenly aware of a detail. Fifteen days for a rest day? Most of the people in Dragon City only had seven to ten days for a rest day. Fifteen days was the standard for Dragon City Guards.
"Mm, sister is a Dragon City Guard, a new addition."
"A new addition to Dragon City Guard? No wonder … "Marina inwardly sighed. Regarding the legion that was directly under Bedivere, Holy Light Religion could do nothing about it. Bedivere promised the church many conditions, but he did not allow them to extend their tentacles too much into the legion. Dragon City Guards could spontaneously believe in the Holy Light, but they would never allow the church to openly preach in the barracks. At the same time, the Holy Light Guards, whether it was in promotion or in daily affairs, were inexplicably treated worse than the others. Over time, people naturally understood the preference of the Dragon City Master, and thus, most of them consciously avoided the Holy Light. Only the newly joined Dragon City Guards would not understand the situation and take the initiative to approach the Holy Light.
However, this predestined person actually came from Nine Regions, which was really an anomaly. This group of foreign visitors who were not contaminated by the Holy Light were usually classified as incurable heretics by the church.
However, Marina intended to give it a try.
Perhaps, this was an opportunity, a bridge between Holy Light Religion and Bedivere.
—
Half a month later, Dragon City Cathedral welcomed two young girls from the Eastern Nine Regions. One was lively and active, wearing a gorgeous dress, walking like a rainbow. The other was tranquil and calm, revealing a reassuring temperament.
They were Liu Li and her little friend Bai Shixuan.
Holy Woman Marina was waiting at the door. Beside her, Irene excitedly waved her arm. "Big Sister, here!"
Seeing that there were only two of them, Marina was slightly disappointed. However, thinking of the extraordinary significance of this trip, she cheered up and revealed a holy smile.
Afterward, the Holy Woman took Liu Li and Bai Shixuan to her courtyard and began to preach under the shade of a tree.
"The filth of people comes from their own ignorance. Only by having the Holy Light in their heart and experiencing suffering can they wash away the filth and obtain great wisdom."
"The Holy Light is like a strict father who bestows suffering, and like a loving mother who bestows warmth."
…
The problem that Liu Li previously gave to Irene was solved one by one by Holy Woman Marina. As a Holy Woman, her understanding of the doctrine was very profound, so Liu Li's problem was not a problem at all. The difficulties encountered in preaching were far more acerbic than these. In fact, in Marina's view, the fact that Liu Li could ask such a question was precisely the proof that she was willing to understand the Holy Light and think about the Holy Light!
Unknowingly, more than half a day had passed. The sun had already set, and the day's preaching had come to an end.
Liu Li and Bai Shixuan revealed a satisfied look. After expressing their gratitude, they took their leave.
Marina sighed with great relief. For many years, this was the first time that she had carried out such a long preaching for Dragon City Guards.
In the past, when the Dragon City Guards met her, they would avoid her like the plague, for fear that the City Master would know that they had a relationship with Holy Light Religion.
Moreover, the aptitude of these two Eastern girls was really amazing. The lively one was like a crystal, sparkling and translucent, like the legendary born spotless saint. And the other one was an elegant and quiet girl, which exuded a majestic aura of nature. For the Holy Light, these were the best aptitude. With a little bit of polishing, they would shine brilliantly, and their future achievements would definitely far exceed her own.
For a time, Marina couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Could this really be the blessing of the Holy Light?
After so many years of bitter waiting, she finally ushered in an opportunity.
For the next month or so, every rest day, Liu Li and Bai Shixuan would come to the church to listen to Holy Woman Marina's preaching.
Marina could clearly feel that the two Eastern girls, under her guidance, were getting closer and closer to the Holy Light. Among them, Bai Shixuan even spontaneously released the spell of Holy Light, which was even faster than Liu Li, whom she valued more! The affinity of these two people to the Holy Light was simply appalling!
In the evening, after the preaching, Marina was very pleased to hear Liu Li's slightly hesitant question, "Marina, can we … join Holy Light Religion?"
At this moment, Marina felt that her hard work during this period of time had been completely rewarded.
"Of course you can. Holy Light Religion welcomes all the devout believers of Holy Light. However, for you, this is a big deal, so you need to seriously consider it before making a decision."
"Mm, we will seriously consider it." Liu Li nodded and then bid farewell to Bai Shixuan.
After sending the two girls away, Marina gently sighed.
Looking at the distant Dragon City Fortress that had sunk into the twilight, the gloomy castle and the sunset dyed golden Dragon City as if separated by yin and yang, Marina inwardly swore to the Holy Light, "I will personally eliminate this barrier, I will let him return to the embrace of the light, I will!"
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