OBS Chapter 274 Guedes
Chapter 274 Guedes
Geddes, the holy city of the Alliance of Saints, the mortal refuge of the gods, the eternal city.
Unlike Melvo, there were no lower towns around Guedes, probably because they had been driven away. After all, how could such a sacred city be defiled by those lowly people?
Jiang Shuzhou and the others were not teleported directly into the city, but instead to the high mountains outside the city, which was also for safety reasons.
"Truly, it has a divine style."
Looking down from the mountain peak, Jiang Shuzhou saw pilgrims swarming toward Geddes from all directions like ants.
These pilgrims prostrated themselves every few steps, praying devoutly and fervently to the gods. Their feet were ulcerated, and their knees and foreheads were covered in shocking blood, yet they persevered onward. Occasionally, someone would finish prostrating and never get up again.
The remaining people didn't even glance at their companions, continuing their relentless march forward, using the most humble pleas to earn even a moment's attention from the gods.
Humble and insignificant, pitiful, tragic, and hateful.
In stark contrast was a huge figure kneeling on one knee.
That was the Titan Gizagata, who carried the Holy City on its back.
He carried a huge city on his shoulders, and that city was Guedes.
Gizagata was a servant of the gods. He was once a proud Titan, a born demigod, but for some reason, he abandoned his nobility and ultimately became a servant of the gods.
Perhaps there are untold secrets behind it, but tens of thousands of years have passed, and all that has happened has long been forgotten.
The story of Gizagata is long forgotten, and cannot even be found in the annals of the Mage Alliance.
Gizagata stood as if dead, bearing the Holy City on his back, his head bowed low, and it was said that he had not moved for hundreds of years.
"This is our holy city, Geddes."
"Isn't it spectacular?"
Andonev said proudly.
"It is indeed spectacular."
It was nothing short of tragic.
"Let's go, everyone, we should head to the Holy City."
"By the way, Bishop Andonev, do all churches have their own mountains?"
"That's natural. These continuous holy mountains each have their own churches. Geddes is a city surrounded by mountains."
Jiang Shuzhou nodded.
Sooner or later, this place will be razed to the ground.
Soon, led by Andonev, Jiang Shuzhou and the others arrived in the city of Gedes.
Jiang Shuzhou frowned as soon as he arrived in Geddes.
The sounds of hymns praising the gods filled the air, and the surrounding walls were covered with various mysterious holy symbols.
Countless flags of various colors fluttered in the air; these were the sacred banners of all the gods.
The bricks on the ground are engraved with the great achievements of the gods; each one is a work of art.
Compared to the tranquility and peace of Merv, the atmosphere in Guedes was incredibly frenzied.
Noisy, fanatical, and devout are the hallmarks of Guedes; reason is utterly absent here.
Jiang Shuzhou walked on the marble-paved road and felt completely suffocated. He couldn't bear to stay in this awful place for even a moment longer.
The choirs all around were too noisy.
"Gentlemen, we have arrived."
In any case, the group finally arrived.
The Church of Mother Earth, where a legendary priest, who was also the Pope, awaits.
"Kemmitri, our great Pope, the earthly spokesperson of Mother Earth."
Andonev introduced them to Jiang Shuzhou and the others.
Good day, Your Majesty Kenmitri.
Out of politeness, Jiang Shuzhou and the others greeted him, after all, he was a legend, but they didn't say anything else.
"Good day, Venerable Masters."
Kenmitri appeared quite casual.
"We are here to sign a contract; this is a mutual decision."
Jiang Shuzhou explained his purpose.
"What if I don't want to sign?"
Kenmitri unleashed an overwhelming aura, attempting to overwhelm Jiang Shuzhou and the others.
Sign it or not, nobody cares. If you want to fight, then come at me!
Although that's what he thought, Jiang Shuzhou didn't say it.
"Whether you sign or not is your freedom, and I respect your choice. But I want to emphasize one point: war is not good for Mother Earth."
The Earth Mother Goddess presides over the divine office of the earth and harvest, and her church is the largest food supplier in the entire League of Saints. Basically, war will increase their burden.
However, they couldn't gain anything from the war.
They cannot profit from war like the Church of Wealth, nor can they grow stronger in war like the Church of War or the Church of Protection.
Kenmitry looked Jiang Shuzhou up and down, his serious expression vanishing in an instant, replaced by a kind and approachable one.
"Excellent! You're courageous, resourceful, and neither arrogant nor humble. You're very good. Would you be interested in joining our church?"
Jiang Shuzhou remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was already cursing.
Hey old man, I'm doing just fine being a big shot in the Mage Alliance, why would I go and be a dog to you?
You're used to being a dog, but I'm not.
"I'm doing well in the league, so you don't need to worry about me."
That's a real shame.
Kenmitri looked regretful, as if he was genuinely regretting something.
"Alright, everyone has their own ambitions. I don't want to say any more. Just hand over the contract."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuzhou didn't stand on ceremony and directly took out the contract.
He then looked at Kenmitri.
Sign it quickly. Jiang Shuzhou doesn't want to come to this place again unless he breaks in.
It was so uncomfortable; all around were the chaotic sounds of chanting, making Jiang Shuzhou feel dizzy and lightheaded.
The main problem is that the content of these hymns is so obviously fake that no normal person would believe it.
Kenmitri didn't waste any words; with a sweep of his mental energy, he signed his name directly.
"I hope we can meet again."
Kenmitry was implying something.
"Yes, but it will take some time."
Jiang Shuzhou replied.
Give Jiang Shuzhou some time. Once he's fully developed, he'll definitely make it into Guedes.
Kenmitri said nothing, smiled slightly, and then disappeared.
"His Holiness the Pope has departed. I wonder what your plans are? If you wish to spend a few days in the Holy City, I can make some arrangements."
Andonev was much more polite than at the beginning, probably because of Kenmitry's attitude.
"No need, we have worldly affairs to attend to. Let's talk about this another time."
Jiang Shuzhou replied with "I'll definitely do it next time" and then prepared to leave.
It couldn't stand being in this awful place for even a second longer.
It's too noisy and makes people less intelligent.
"Alright then, I'll lead the way."
Compared to the discomfort felt by Jiang Shuzhou and others, Andonev seemed quite comfortable.
Perhaps this is what charlatans are like.
Soon, everyone finally left Guedes.
As the chanting faded into the distance, Jiang Shuzhou felt much better.
He really wanted to wipe out the entire choir just now.
"Gentlemen, we'll meet again someday."
After saying goodbye and politely seeing Jiang Shuzhou and the others off at the border, Andonev also left in a hurry.
Next stop: the Ovi Empire.