The Vastness of Magical Destiny -
Chapter 235 - 5: Reinvention_3
Chapter 235: Chapter 5: Reinvention_3
Komer’s feigned respect did not cause any fluctuations in the girl’s emotions; she seemed to have anticipated the young lord sitting before her would be difficult to deal with. She never thought a few words could make him change his faith and turn back, which is quite unrealistic.
"Your baron, you are of noble birth from the Kingdom of Nicosia, and your father is also the quite respected Cyprus Finance Officer. Although the Kingdom of Nicosia and the Homer region advocate religious freedom, with over a dozen sects and denominations within the kingdom and the region, why have you chosen the God of Darkness as your main deity? I am very curious to know the true answer to this question and hope you can satisfy my humble curiosity." Without a mask to hide behind, the girl’s pride and nobility seemed even more evident, and despite the Dark Binding, it failed to suppress her poise and elegance, making it feel as though Komer was the prisoner, and she, the judge.
"Heh, Mage Lome, I think you might be misunderstanding me; I don’t deny that I practice Dark Magic, or you might consider me a Dark Mage, but Hades, the god of darkness, is not the primary god I worship. You are perhaps a bit off in that regard. As for my mage friends, they are all here at my invitation to partake in the adventure at Damarlinsk Castle. I have no authority over their beliefs as long as their actions do not contravene the laws of Caucasus, and I never interfere." Komer, unfazed by the other party’s aggressive tone, explained with a smile, "You might not believe it, but the fact is indeed so. Under the current circumstances, I have no need to deceive you, do I?"
"So, Your baron, are you saying that you still believe in our God of Light?" The slightly sarcastic tone did not sound friendly, but her voice, clear as a oriole, masked the hostility in her tone, presenting a different flavor to Komer’s ears.
"Mage Lome, this God of Light is also not something I particularly believe in. If I really had to choose a god I was willing to worship, I would prefer the War God Mars." Shrugging his shoulders, Komer preferred this kind of heart-to-heart conversation; he was very willing to resolve issues in this way.
"Your baron, are you saying that faith can also be chosen or switched easily? Your statements are quite hard to comprehend!" The beautiful girl’s gaze turned colder, "As a noble lord of the Kingdom of Nicosia, such thoughts of yours are truly frightening."
"Frightened? Is there anything that the Church of Light is afraid of? Hahaha!" Komer’s attitude became increasingly unrestrained and arrogant, "Miss Lome, could we talk about the purpose of your visit to Caucasus? Additionally, I’m very intrigued to know your status within the Church of Light, what is it about Caucasus that warrants such attention from the Church? First, the Thunderhorse Knights, then the priests and the priests, and now you, the enigmatic Grand Mage. Heh, does this little piece of land in Caucasus attract the fancy of the Church of Light that much?"
After a long study of Komer’s face, the beautiful girl showed a mix of disdain and pity, remaining calm and composed until Komer finished speaking, "Your baron, with such a good family background and opportunities, why do you seek a path to your own destruction? Do hate and slaughter attract you that much? Why must you walk this road? If you are willing to renounce your ways and turn to goodness, our Church of Light is very willing to accept citizens who have gone astray and found their way back."
"Renounce my ways and turn to goodness? Stray and return? Well said, Miss Lome. I don’t know what your criteria for distinguishing good from evil are, but darkness has always existed in opposition to light. As for hate and slaughter, these are intrinsic realities that cannot be avoided. I can’t understand why you abhor these things so much. Is it because practicing Dark Magic invariably makes one innately evil and they must commit unforgiveable sins, whereas anyone who follows the Church of Light can cleanse any wrongdoing and become a saint? Ridiculous! Laughable!" Hearing such words for the second time left an even worse taste in Komer’s mouth; these self-proclaimed representatives of the God, with the support of the Church of Light, acted so arrogantly and dismissively, treating everything as nothing, no wonder the Continent could never find peace with these people in power.
"What do you think you are, gods or the law? You deem who is evil and who is an outcast, and that decides it? What if I say the adherents of the Light are heretics and evil, can they then be burned at the Burning Stake or hanged by the noose? You would certainly not agree, so why should others accept your views in return?"
This time, Komer was unusually calm, even somewhat gentlemanly. He had no intention of using this method to persuade the opponent, as the chance of success was virtually nil. Komer had never entertained such a thought, but the indignation within him made it irresistible to vent. Despite knowing it would have no effect, he still wanted to express his argument to feel at ease.
Seeing the other’s look of profound sympathy, Komer knew that his words were like casting pearls before swine. Of course, he had never expected the other to agree with his perspective.
"Alright, Miss Lome, I think there is no need to keep harping on this issue. You can’t persuade me, just as I can’t persuade you. Let’s leave this topic for a time when we both have more to spare. For now, you need to answer the three questions I just posed. Have you considered your response?"
Perhaps sensing that there was no common ground with Komer, the mysterious girl simply turned her face away, her indifferent and calm demeanor a testament to her reluctance to engage in further verbal play.
"How is it, Miss Lome? It seems you are not willing to cooperate with me. Since you label us as ’evil’, haven’t you considered that evil people have evil methods for handling things that can’t be resolved by the path of light? If so, we will resort to those evil methods. There are many ways you can’t even imagine that will make you lay out everything without reserve. It’s just that such methods are somewhat dirty and low, and I would prefer not to resort to them if you are willing to cooperate," Komer said, spreading his hands, undiscouraged, still tirelessly persuading the other. He relished this cat-and-mouse game, especially when his opponent was a powerful and proud Light Mage. The taste of such an encounter gave him an indescribable thrill.
"Your baron, spare me the talk. We, the adherents of the Church of Light, are well aware of its strictures. Since we have devoted ourselves to the God of Light, we have already detached ourselves from worldly affairs. Do whatever you can; you will see whether our performance disappoints you or not," the composed girl turned her head with indifference, her eyes looking elsewhere as if oblivious of what was to come.
"Good, that’s the spirit. I wouldn’t want to see a follower of the Church of Light kneeling before me begging for mercy; that would greatly diminish my favorable impression of the Church of Light. If Miss Lome stands out from the rest, perhaps I might even change my mind and embrace the faith in the God of Light," Komer said, his tone laden with mockery, as he clapped in appreciation.
"Your baron, stop wasting your breath and bring forth whatever means you have," the girl said dismissively with a glance, took a deep breath, and spoke calmly.
"Miss Lome, no need to rush. We have all the time in the world. I know you are well-prepared for anything in your heart. Perhaps your Church of Light indeed has ways for one to surrender their flesh in righteousness. However, let me tell you that there may come a day when you find every act you’ve committed is a betrayal of the Church of Light. How will that feel, I wonder? Hahahahaha!" Rising to his feet, Komer’s laughter was raucous, and the smugness in his eyes made the girl, who maintained her composure, shudder involuntarily. She didn’t know what methods he would employ against her. Although she was prepared to sacrifice her life for her convictions, if things were as he said, she might indeed fall into a dark abyss from which there was no redemption.
"Alright, Miss Lome, let us begin. Everything will start anew, and you will feel fortunate to have a brand-new life," Komer said excitedly, licking his lips. A rush of unspeakable pleasure surged within him; achieving such a feat would be a supreme challenge to himself. Although he had no certainty now, even failure would bring him no loss; there would just be one more fool in the world. But should he succeed, his Psychic Magic would undoubtedly enter a new realm.
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