OBS Chapter 49: Talk With The Archbishop 2
Chapter 49: Talk With The Archbishop 2
Chapter 49 - Talk With The Archbishop 2The church members looked at Aldrian in astonishment. Did he really just do that? The weakest among them was at the Duke stage, yet they had been silenced by a young boy at the Viscount stage? They felt the pressure bearing down on them, a force that seemed intent on crushing them.
They quickly scanned their surroundings,
Cultivation : Mid Emperor
Cultivation technique : Heavenly Light Enveloping The World
Attack techniques : Heavenly Judgment, The Light of Guardian Angel, Heavenly Spear, Spear of Judgment
Defence technique : The Light of Guardian Angel
Supporting techniques : Heavenly Aura, Heaven's Blessing
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"Now that we can talk with clear minds, let's introduce ourselves. You can call me Aldrian. May I know your esteemed name, Your Excellency, so I can know who I'm speaking with?" Aldrian asked.
"I am Ravin Garius, the archbishop appointed by His Holiness, Pope Claudius Maximus, as the church's representative to find the person we are searching for."
"Alright, Your Excellency, Archbishop Ravin Garius. Let's start with why you wanted to meet me. Why do you want to meet the person who defeated the Hydra? Can you be more specific?"
Archbishop Ravin hesitated as he looked into Aldrian's eyes, then glanced at the two women standing behind him.
"Ah, I see," Aldrian thought, reading Archbishop Ravin mind. He had forgotten one important thing. Although he had somewhat convinced them that he was no ordinary cultivator, they were still unsure if he was the person they were looking for. Even though he had assured them that the Evergreen family wouldn't joke about something like this, they couldn't trust him so easily due to the sensitivity of the issue. Moreover, the presence of Princess Sylphia, a member of the Evergreen family, could potentially become a gateway for outside forces to discover the church's problems.
"I apologize, but given the secrecy and importance of this matter, how can we be sure you are truly the one who defeated the Hydra? I'm not doubting the Evergreen Imperial Family, but how can I be sure they haven't brought us the wrong person?" Archbishop Ravin asked, staring at Aldrian's calm face. He could no longer consider the person before him a mere "boy", his appearance and cultivation must be a façade.
"Fair enough. So, what do you propose we do, Your Excellency?" Aldrian responded.
"It's simple. Let me see your energy. One of our bishops from the Ivory Empire said your energy would resonate with our holy energy and might even be stronger than ours," Archbishop Ravin said.
Aldrian nodded, stretched out his hand, and released his golden energy. When the church members saw the golden energy emanating from Aldrian's hand, the holy energy within their dantians fluctuated and resonated with it. They were also shocked by the purity of the holy energy in this golden aura and the sheer strength it exuded, which sent shivers down their spines. Archbishop Ravin trembled at the sight before him.
"What kind of purity is this? Is it possible for a human to contain this much power and such pure holy energy?" he wondered. He had never seen holy energy of this purity, not even from the Pope himself. Arthur, who had remained silent until now, trembled, his eyes widening in disbelief. His usual expressionless, handsome face was gone.
Judging by their reactions, it seemed true that his energy was indeed connected to the heavens' blessing. With this confirmation, Aldrian realized he would have an advantage in the relationship they were about to build. They had come to him out of interest, and he needed them as a source of information—and perhaps even more.
He then retracted his energy, allowing them a moment to regain their composure.
"It's incredible. How do you possess such holy energy, Sir Aldrian? I'm sorry if I'm being rude, but where are you from? What about your family?" Archbishop Ravin asked.
"My parents left me when I was a child, leaving me and my older sister. So, I don't know where they are," Aldrian replied.
"I apologize if I made you uncomfortable," Archbishop Ravin said.
"It's fine. Now, would you like to tell me the real reason you're seeking this holy energy? Because I'm certain I'm on your radar because of it."
Archbishop Ravin, now convinced that Aldrian was the one they had been searching for, felt they needed to do whatever it took to bring him to their side—even if it meant revealing their secret to the Evergreen Imperial Family.
"The church, as the neutral power of the continent, is considered an organization focused on preaching the will of the heavens. We aim to spread the faith of the Heavens—the Heaven that judges, the Heavens that upholds the law of causality, the Heavens that observes every deed, even the smallest ones. Oh, forgive me for my preaching nature. Anyway, the Heavens have blessed us with this holy energy to aid us in spreading their faith," Archbishop Ravin said. He extended his hand, showing Aldrian his holy energy, which also had a golden hue but was lighter and less radiant compared to Aldrian's golden energy.
Aldrian, observing this holy energy, was impressed by its presence but felt it was lacking something. As he focused his senses on the holy energy, he detected a foreign element that was unfamiliar to him. This foreign energy irritated him and even made him angry. Archbishop Ravin, unaware of Aldrian's reaction, continued his explanation.
"This holy energy has been blessed to us for millions of years. Our followers take great pride in it as a symbol of their commitment to the church and their pious adherence to our teachings. But what if something were to happen to this holy energy, the very proof of our loyalty to the heavens?"
"What do you mean?" Aldrian asked.
sigh "To be honest, for the past three million years, our holy energy has gradually weakened. At first, the decline was not noticeable, but over time, it has diminished to the point where the devil energy is nearly on par with our holy energy, and it can now resist it. Even the holy energy we once took pride in has been tainted with an unknown energy, reducing both its purity and its power. We fear that if this continues, we will not receive any further blessings and may instead face a curse."