Just like that, Frank followed John Senior to learn the teachings of the Church of Life.
Unknowingly, another half a month had passed.
It was different from flipping through the Holy Bible before.
This time, there were all kinds of rich and colorful teaching materials provided by John Senior, as well as the careful teaching of this God's Chosen.
Frank had a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Church of Life.
All life was equal, and unity was a win-win situation.
What the Church of Life pursued was a world where there was no oppression, where the top and bottom were united. Transcendents and ordinary people each performed their own duties, were equal, helped each other, and progressed together …
In the description, it was a truly harmonious world of great unity.
There were no nobles, no wars, and no privileges.
Although transcendents would still be respected, they would also be restrained to a certain extent. No one would be reduced to a persecutor of power.
It was a world full of hope and light for everyone.
As he studied the teachings of the Church of Life in depth and followed John Senior's preaching activities and awakening education, Frank gradually understood that stimulating the people's desire to improve was a necessary primer, a necessary opportunity.
And under this opportunity, the idea of "equality" was the cornerstone to change everything.
Because of equality, transcendent powers had to walk into the people. They were no longer tools for rulers to maintain their rule, but helpers to improve the well-being of the people.
Because of equality, knowledge should not be imprisoned. The wisdom of the people needed to be enlightened. Everyone who wanted to improve could change their fate through learning.
Every life could be respected, and every life could realize its own value.
This was the core of the Church of Life and the strongest weapon to change this Dark Age.
At this moment, Frank understood.
This world did not belong to a single person, nor did it belong to a single group of people, but it belonged to everyone.
Only by representing the interests of the vast majority of the poor and uniting the poor, civilians, merchants, and nobles who had awakened their sense of equality could they defeat the decaying empire, defeat the fallen Church of Eternity, and walk towards a new world …
Only by liberating the entire world and releasing transcendent powers could they completely liberate the productive forces and let everyone live a happy life.
The Church of Eternity represented the past and the interests of the nobles. Its mission had been completed, and it must be swept into the trash heap of history.
If it was in the past, Frank would not even dare to think about such blasphemous and rebellious words.
But after studying the various theories of the Church of Life in depth, he deeply believed it.
Unknowingly, his position had undergone a tremendous change, and the conviction and fighting spirit in his heart had become more and more high …
"I finally understand. Only by believing in the Life Goddess, freeing the ordinary people, and pulling the high and mighty Extraordinary powers into the mortal world to benefit everyone can we realize equality and usher in a beautiful new world!"
Holding the "textbook" provided by Old John, Frank said excitedly.
His expression was fanatical and devout, and the depths of his eyes had already lit up.
That was the light of hope, that was the light of fighting spirit …
At this moment, he had finally become a true believer of life.
The radiance of faith blossomed on Frank's body. Under the gaze of the priest player and Old John, the light of faith on his body quickly changed from the green of a non-believer to the white of a light believer, then from the white of a light believer to the blue of a devout believer, and finally from blue to the purple of a fanatic …
Faith was fanaticism.
After finding a goal to strive for, after finding the path forward, Frank's heart finally erupted with the most powerful strength.
At this moment, he became a fanatic of the Church of Life.
At the same time, accompanied by an ethereal soft sound, Frank was suddenly shocked to find that there was something extra in his vision …
They were some strange lines and frames with all kinds of numbers and labels.
At the same time, a strange memory poured into his mind …
Believer of life …
Gift of the Goddess …
Mission System …
NPC, and … the Elven Chosen One.
Digesting the extra memories, Frank's eyes were filled with amazement.
At this moment, he opened the door to a new world.
"This … this is …"
Frank exclaimed in surprise.
"This is the mission system, a blessing given to each of us devout believers by Her Holiness the Goddess."
As if knowing what Frank had awakened, Old John smiled slightly.
With that said, he stretched out his hand, took out a badge that looked like the Scepter of Life from his arms, and personally put it on Frank's chest.
That was the symbol that the believers of life were proud of, the badge of honor that only the leaders who led the believers to struggle in the human countries could have!
"Now, we're comrades."
Old John smiled.
"Comrades?"
Frank was curious.
It was the first time he heard this word.
"Comrades, comrades, we have the same aspirations and path. Believing in the Church of Life, we are on the same path, partners, and comrades-in-arms. "
Old John explained with a smile.
After that, he added:
"These are all what the Elven Chosen One said. As the most loyal warriors of the Goddess, no one knows the meaning of the Church of Life better than them. I also think that this' title 'inherited from them is very suitable for us. We … are all fighters of the Church of Life! "
"So that's how it is …"
Frank was slightly enlightened.
He stroked the badge on his chest and chewed on the word "comrades", feeling more and more like it.
"You're right, from now on, I'm also a comrade who fights for the liberation of all mankind!"
Frank said devoutly.
"Sir Frank …"
Looking at Frank's sincere face, Old John's expression turned solemn.
"Sir John, I'm here."
Frank returned the salute respectfully.
At this moment, he respected Old John even more and already regarded him as his life mentor.
"Sir Frank, the demons in the southern territory have been completely eradicated by the Elven Chosen One, and the pollution of the Abyss has been purified by the power of the Goddess. Now, the refugees there have returned, and there are many things waiting to be done. It's time for a guide and leader …"
"Sir … are you willing to go there and become the new leader of the Church of Life?"
Old John looked at Frank sincerely, his eyes full of expectation.
Facing his sincere gaze, Frank suddenly felt a surge of pride and fighting spirit in his chest.
"Of course, Sir John, I'm willing to hold the flag of the Goddess high and lead everyone in the southern territory on a new path!"
He said firmly.
"You have to make a decision. This is a path full of hardships and dangers. Once you go down it, it means that you will become an enemy of the nobles, the Empire, and the Church of Eternity …"
Old John's expression turned solemn as he reminded him solemnly.
"Of course, I've already made preparations. For a beautiful future, for the glory of the Goddess, I will give everything I have!"
Frank said solemnly.
"Even if it may lead to death?"
"Even if it may lead to death!"
"Even if it may lead to eternal damnation?"
"Even if it may lead to eternal damnation!"
"Very well … May the Goddess bless you. May the glory of Life shine on you forever. May you lead everyone on a new path!"
Old John stretched out his hands and shook Frank's with a gratified expression.
As he spoke, he looked at the people beside him.
"These are the elven chosen ones and believers of Life who are determined to go to the southern territory and make a career for themselves. They will follow you and become your right-hand men."
Frank followed his gaze and saw the elves and believers of Life who had gathered. From a distance, there were probably nearly a thousand of them.
A small number of them were humans, and most of them were elves.
The former looked at Frank with friendly and respectful gazes.
As for the latter … they were as friendly as the elves Frank knew.
It could even be said that their eyes were shining … They were a little too enthusiastic.
However, the gazes of many elves kept moving between his and Old John's hands. Their gazes were a little excited and a little strange, making Frank feel a little baffled.
It wasn't until he and Old John let go of their hands that they retracted their gazes.
Oh, many of them seemed to be female elves.
Of course, this was just a small interlude.
After accepting the mission from Old John and clarifying his goal, Frank left Larona.
When he arrived, he only brought a thousand mercenaries, but when he left, the number was nearly doubled.
He didn't visit Adam, the Eternal Church's chosen one.
He had already found his own path.
After watching Frank leave, Old John also ordered his believers to pack up and embark on a new journey.
"Lord John, are you leaving Larona?"
The poor people's gazes were full of reluctance.
"Partners, Larona's faith is on the right track, but in more places on the continent, people are still struggling in the abyss of suffering. There is no hope, no future …"
"I'm going to other places and continue to spread the glory of the Church of Life."
Old John smiled gently.
"But … but don't you know? The Eternal Church has ordered the arrest and execution of all believers of Life who are preaching in the Eternal Church's parish. If you go there … it's too dangerous! "
Some believers of Life who had been persecuted and fled from other parts of the empire said worriedly.
Old John smiled slightly.
"Advancing in the face of difficulties is the courage and fighting spirit of believers of Life."
"Don't worry, I will protect myself."
"Then … then we will follow you! Let's spread the true faith of the Goddess together! "
A believer said excitedly.
Old John shook his head gently.
"As everyone said, the place I'm going to next isn't safe. The fewer people, the better."
"Don't worry, with the Elven Chosen One, I'm safe."
He smiled slightly and gestured to both sides.
Following his gaze, more than a dozen elves walked out of the crowd, bowed to Old John, and stood behind him.
There were more than a dozen players, each of whom had the strength of a Gold rank.
They would protect Old John and continue to spread faith on the continent.
After bidding farewell to Larona's believers, Old John embarked on his journey.
When he first arrived here, it was still a scene of ruin and despair.
But when he left, he left behind light and hope.
When Old John left, the streets of Larona's slums were empty, and the believers who sent him off numbered as many as ten thousand …
It was an unprecedented scene that alarmed all of Larona.
The seeds of hope had been sown.
They were only waiting for the flowers to bear fruit.
…
In the inner city of Larona, in the church of the Eternal Church.
An old man wearing a holy robe, kneeling and praying in front of the Eternal God statue, paused slightly and looked out the window.
"Sir Adam …"
As if sensing the old man's absent-mindedness, a young priest greeted him and bowed respectfully.
"He … has left?"
The old man suddenly asked.
"Sir, he has left Larona."
The priest hesitated for a moment and replied.
"Left …"
The old man sighed deeply.
He turned around and came to the window.
Autumn had arrived, and the maple trees outside the window were already dyed with an intoxicating layer of golden red.
A cool breeze gradually blew over, and leaves that were as big as palms fluttered down from the sky.
The leaves rustled, and in the distance, there was a blue sky.
There was not a trace of cloud in the sky, only a boundless depth.
"It's autumn …"
Looking at the maple leaves swirling and falling in the wind, the old man reached out his trembling hand and stroked the sun emblem that symbolized the Eternal Lord in his arms.
His eyes were as deep and calm as the blue sky.
…
After bidding farewell to John Senior, Frank returned to the Southern Territory with his followers.
After the war ended, the southern border ushered in a wave of refugees returning. Every day, a large number of people dragged their families back to their hometown that they had been away from for more than a year.
No matter how beautiful other places were, they were not home after all.
Only the hometown that they grew up in had the power to warm people's hearts.
However, although the invading demons were eliminated and the pollution of the Abyss was purified, the wounds had been left.
The cities were ruined, the fields were abandoned, and everything in the Southern Territory … had to start over.
In other parts of the Holy Mandia Empire, the persecution of believers of Life, the pursuit and execution of preachers of Life were still ongoing …
Not only that, but it was also becoming more and more intense.
The reaction of the Eternal Church was getting stronger and stronger, and the figures of the Knights of Judgement were becoming more and more frequent.
However, things that had taken root were like weeds on the grassland. Wildfires could not burn them down, but they would grow again when the spring breeze blew.
Once people were awakened, they would erupt with unprecedented tenacity and fighting spirit.
It was definitely not something that could be suppressed by simple and crude violence.
Although the entire empire was generally peaceful, the seeds of a storm had been secretly planted.
After returning to the Southern Territory, the first thing Frank did was to announce the establishment of the Dao-Seekers Alliance with the Southern Territory as the core. He changed the name of the Dawn Mercenary Team to the Life Dao-Seekers.
More and more believers of Life came from all over the empire and joined in.
The spark had been ignited.
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