Chapter 98 - The Conviction of the Holy Light (2/2)
Veronica: “…”
After this, Gawain arranged a welcome feast for these guests from the royal capital.
The camp was still in a developing phase, and apart from the wild animals hunted in the nearby forest, the camp’s food was mainly supplied by Tanzan Town using river transport. They might have brought some domestic animals and poultry when they initially moved here, but those animals were meant for reproduction, and they weren’t willing to slaughter and eat them at this moment. Due to the deficiency in ingredients, the feast wasn’t really sumptuous, but it was obvious that Veronica wasn’t one of those harsh nobles that would be picky about such things. The Priestess Sandy and Count Cohen were also very understanding as none of them believed there was any problem with the Cecil Clan’s method of treating their guests.
Of course, most importantly, no one would want to pick at the old ancestor as there were 700 years of seniority in between them.
After handing over the manpower, Veronica and the others weren’t going to stay in this place. But before they left, Gawain brought them for a tour of the camp. He wasn’t worried about revealing any of his secrets as many of the projects in this place were still in the early phase. Even if professionals were here, they wouldn’t be able to see anything significant, let alone two priestesses and a combat mage who weren’t specialized in such aspects… They didn’t even know what a primitive furnace looked like; therefore, it was impossible for them to understand the process of the production of Rebecca Crystals.
Moreover, flaunting wealth and land was the custom and norm for this world’s nobles. If Gawain didn’t bring them for a tour of the camp, it would be more suspicious instead.
Of course, the tent that contained the sphere had been excluded from the tour as that sphere was truly hard to explain…
As expected, along the way, Gawain’s attention was attracted towards Sandy who stood beside Veronica more than once. It was unavoidable as there was a living being that looked like a glowing hologram standing right next to him. Furthermore, he was the only person that could see her abnormality. Whoever was in his shoes would have the same behavior; hence, Gawain took a few glances at Sandy and was finally noticed by Veronica.
“Do you mind that Sandy is reticent?” Veronica asked the question tactfully and said, “Please forgive her. She has always been like this.”
“No, it is because she resembles a person I knew back in the days.” Gawain’s random nonsense had served as excuses in front of Amber more than once. He held onto the mentality that ‘dead men would tell no tales’ and was, therefore, very confident when using such random nonsense. “Of course, she is definitely not the same person. I just couldn’t help but take a few more glances. Please forgive me if I have been offensive.”
“Sandy wouldn’t mind.” Veronica smiled while that woman named Sandy merely nodded, and it was considered as her response. Subsequently, Veronica continued to introduce Sandy. “She has been my good friend for many years. Before I converted, she had already converted to the almighty God of Holy Light. Also, it is her who guided me on this proper path.”
It was the tone of a mad believer.
Gawain didn’t reveal the feelings in his heart. After all, it was her problem on which religion she chose to believe in. Apart from conversations about her belief, this Saint Princess was rather amiable and approachable.
But Veronica had yet to finish the topic. “Her devotion truly deserves respect. She is reticent in front of you, but it is because she had offered most of her words to The Lord. — Back to the main topic, I noticed that your land might be filled with vitality, but it seems this place is lacking some guidance in faith?”
Gawain forced out a smile and replied, “I respect devout believers, but as you can see, my territory only has slightly more than nine hundred individuals, after including the one hundred workers that you brought here. Just the construction of houses and agriculture has already taken up a lot of energy. The construction of the church and the supply of missionaries will be left for the later phases.”
“Conviction will not become the citizens’ burden and will become their guidance and power.” Veronica smiled and said, “At least, the God of Holy Light instructs us to treat people with a broad mind and use the Holy Light’s power to guide and protect all living beings. If you are willing, I can help you to construct a church for the God of Holy Light in my name. I can guarantee you that apart from voluntary offerings, the church will not ask for any money from this land. All of the expenses will be provided by me, and at the same time, the church’s clergy will provide treatment and enlightenment to your citizens without any cost.”
Gawain maintained his smile and said, “Is there such a good thing?”
Veronica looked as though her body was brimming with a layer of faint and holy radiance. Her smile seemed like it was permeated with holy light as she said, “Please do not be skeptical. This is my personal expression of goodwill and respect to a legendary hero like you. my younger brother and I have both grown up listening to stories about you.”
Gawain’s smile didn’t change as he replied, “The Cecil Clan is thankful for Your Highness’s goodwill. I will consider this matter, but not now. Once the territory has stabilized and when my citizens require the guidance of conviction, I will very much welcome your assistance.”
“That will be good.” The faint radiance gradually receded from Veronica’s body as her smile became amiable and gentle. “No matter when you need help, The Lord will show concern for anyone. There might be plenty of gods, but only the God of Holy Light will pardon everything. At the end of the Holy Light will be the final redemption for the foolish beings.”