Noticing Mu Xuan’s distress, the Goddess smiled and said, “My little Pope~ The power of Light can be used for disguise, you know~”
Hm? What does that mean?
Mu Xuan looked at the Goddess with some confusion.
“Just like a knight, who covers his whole body with the power of Light to form armor, you too can use the power of Light to disguise your appearance~”
Seeing that Mu Xuan still didn’t understand, the Goddess explained directly.
That’s right!
Only after hearing the Goddess’s words did Mu Xuan finally react.
Griffinde, Buzaci, and Beikeze each have their own inclination when it comes to the power of Light, but the Light within his own body is far more comprehensive, allowing him to do many things.
All this time, he had been paying attention to others’ strengths, somewhat neglecting his own. In fact, the openness and upper limit of the Light within him far exceeded anyone else!
After all, the Goddess had even fused the core of divinity with him!
With this in mind, Mu Xuan’s gaze toward the Goddess grew a bit more grateful. Alright, up to now, this Goddess really has been doing things for his benefit.
Though he always had a feeling that the Goddess was hiding something unpleasant, up till now, it really was all for Mu Xuan’s sake. Whether it was giving away the divine core or answering all his questions, she always helped him.
Thinking of this, Mu Xuan suddenly snapped out of it, quickly shaking his head.
He clearly wasn’t the type to think about such things…
Looking at the self-satisfied face of the Goddess before him, Mu Xuan quickly composed himself and promptly left that space.
Watching as Mu Xuan’s figure turned into points of light and dissipated, the Goddess was stunned for a moment, then pouted, looking utterly displeased.
She hadn’t even gotten a good look at her own little Saintess yet…
Who knows what the Goddess was really thinking, but to Mu Xuan, the Goddess felt extremely dangerous.
His personality had shifted in subtle ways, even before he realized it.
He had become more sensitive…
This was not his previous life—here, emotions were often just a burden. From the very beginning, after inheriting the memories of past Popes, Mu Xuan kept warning himself. Most importantly, this place never gave Mu Xuan any sense of belonging from the start.
It was as if he were playing a game, only with just one life. Everything had to be based on absolute interests.
It’s just that the characters in the game were much more real, and he had to consider emotional matters as well.
But those emotions would never come from himself.
Yet now…
Was it because he’d been in this world too long, or because of physical changes…or maybe the Goddess…
Mu Xuan didn’t know, but for a leader, too many emotions were a deadly poison.
If, one day, he fell in love with a woman from this world and she encountered danger, he might very well destroy the entire church for the sake of his feelings.
But now was not the time to be thinking about this.
After finishing his prayer, as he stood up, Mu Xuan quickly wrapped himself in the power of Light when no one was looking.
In an instant, the ends of his hair turned black again, his height increased a bit, and his robes no longer looked loose and baggy.
It was as if nothing had changed at all.
However, among the audience below, Kamanney looked at Mu Xuan’s back with a puzzled expression.
Had His Eminence gotten taller?
After finishing adjusting his appearance, Mu Xuan turned around and looked at the crowd below the platform.
“Devout believers! The black mist still shrouds the land, and so the Light must continue to expand! Next, I will select a group to accompany Captain Griffinde to the abandoned village nearby for reconstruction!”
“Do not fear the strange things within the black mist—the Goddess’s radiance will go with you, and you will have the protection of a powerful Knight Order! Most importantly, those who make significant contributions will receive the Goddess’s blessing!”
“If you wish to gain the strength to fight the strange, the Goddess’s radiance will descend, and you will become a glorious knight, joining the Dawn Knights! If you simply wish for a stable life, you can also receive some strength and a healthier body! If you have certain abilities, you may join the church and become a deacon!”
As Mu Xuan finished speaking, the crowd below immediately became excited.
“Hey! Did you hear? Those adults who become knights can slay the strange with a single sword strike!”
“That’s right! I saw it myself—those claws of the strange couldn’t even scratch the knight’s armor!”
“It’s not just about becoming a knight. As long as you receive the Goddess’s blessing, even if you don’t become a knight, you can still gain some strength to deal with those monsters! That way, even if they break in, you’ll be able to protect yourself!”
“Exactly… That guy, Lousen, got lucky and received the Goddess’s blessing! That skinny fellow can now lift logs that used to take two men to carry!!!”
“…”
The effect of the Goddess’s blessing had far exceeded Mu Xuan’s expectations. Compared to the original method of obtaining it only through prayer, this more direct way was much more popular with the masses.
After all, they had all witnessed the benefits of the Goddess’s blessing! The mere sight of those knights slaying the strange with their swords filled them with envy.
Moreover, the blessing could heal diseases and increase strength.
All of them had struggled to survive in this strange world—how could they not yearn for such power? Most importantly, this power had no side effects like those pollutants!!!
Originally, they had wanted to join the Knights when new recruits were accepted, but the quotas were so limited. Now, they finally had another chance!!!
And with the knights accompanying them, there was nothing to fear from attacks by the strange!!!
Praise the Goddess!
Everyone wanted to go, especially the refugees who had just arrived yesterday and experienced the Goddess’s might—they were the most enthusiastic.
After announcing that those interested should register with Bishop Beikeze, Mu Xuan hurriedly left. The knights quickly restored order, preventing the crowd from becoming unruly or causing a stampede.
Recalling how most of the people below wore tattered clothes, Mu Xuan couldn’t help but sigh.
There was no helping it—food, water, and shelter could all be resolved, but clothing was truly a headache given the current situation.
Clothing materials usually came from hemp, cotton, wool, or silk.
At present, there was no way to get cotton, wool, or silk, and though they had access to hemp, they lacked the necessary techniques to process it.
The paper they produced now was made crudely by smashing and filtering materials, then using the power of Light to shape it.
As for the intricate skills of weaving cloth—so far, no one seemed to know them…
Come to think of it, his own clothes and robes had all been gifts from the Goddess…
He wanted to ask the Goddess for a solution, but Mu Xuan decided against it. He couldn’t always rely on the Goddess for everything. Every time he met her, he felt an inexplicable unease.
As if something was watching him, ready to pounce and devour him at any moment.
If he were to consult the Goddess, it would only be about dangerous things like pollutants. For minor matters like weaving clothes, he’d have to find a way himself.
Noting down the need to resolve the clothing problem, Mu Xuan hurried in the direction of Griffinde.