The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 415: Volume 8 Gathering of the Storms - 8 Temptation

Chapter 415: Volume 8 Gathering of the Storms Chapter 8 Temptation

"Oh? A special envoy from the Church of Light is coming to the Caucasus? Lord, what do they want to do?" Apart from Rebry, the eyes of the other two mages tightened, clearly on alert about this matter.

"Hmm, it’s nothing much. They probably just want to establish a church in Ugru for the convenience of missionary work and preaching, just like how those Half-Beastmen and Elves worship the War God and Goddess of Nature. Haven’t they built statues in Ugru? It seems the Church of Light wants to follow suit," said Komer with a shrug, appearing indifferent.

"Lord, I’m afraid things are not that simple, right? The Church of Light actually values this remote area of the Caucasus so much that they would send a special envoy? These guys really are pervasive. Lord, how do you plan to deal with this?" The thin and dry mage finally interjected.

"Well, if I were to refuse the Church of Light from preaching here, I’m afraid I’d immediately be judged as a heretic by those fanatics from the Religious Court, and I doubt I’d escape their so-called punishment. After all, this place still belongs to the Kingdom of Nicosia. I think I have no choice but to consent, but I will also reiterate my stance, which is that the Caucasus is a newly developed secular territory, with a diverse population and varied cultures. We adopt a tolerant policy towards any cultural and religious elements, as long as they are registered with the Lord’s Mansion, comply with kingdom law, submit to my rule, and accept the jurisdiction of the Lord’s Mansion, they can exist here. We oppose racial discrimination as well as religious persecution," said Komer in a calm voice that nevertheless conveyed a firm tone. He had to dispel the doubts in these people’s hearts, otherwise it would be a significant loss to let such a strong support slip away, "Of course, I also have to admit the dominance of the Church of Light. In many cases, I still have to play along with them. I ask for your understanding."

"Haha, Lord, I really admire your views and your honesty. Mr. Mihailovich has definitely made you a friend. We’re just a group of people who don’t want to stir up trouble, immersed in the pursuit of the Magic Heaven, and we won’t clash with others without good reason. Please rest assured, Lord. The Church of Light indeed has great influence on the Blue Continent, but they are too domineering and self-righteous. The forces opposed to them are not small either. The Caucasus region is located at the boundary between north and south, especially with the opening of Mattdam and the development of the inland Caucasus, many different problems will follow. Please be careful, Lord," said the slender mage, his indifferent face seeming removed from worldly concerns, but the sagacity revealed in his words led Komer to feel that this man was definitely not as simple as he appeared. He needed to take the opportunity to consult Rebry and probe this person’s background.

"Rest assured, Mr. Mihailovich. You all have come to understand Komer over this period of time. ’I do what I say, and I deliver what I promise’. This saying has always been revered by Komer. To repeat the old saying, the Caucasus has always opened its arms to everyone. No force can change the rules I’ve set, no matter how powerful. Please focus on what we should be paying attention to. As for these trivial matters, let Komer handle them," concluded Komer, ending the conversation with a mix of humor and teasing.

In response to the arrival of the special envoy from the Bishop of Tulado, Komer displayed neither servility nor arrogance, politely showing the due respect and enthusiasm, while also fully manifesting the impartial attitude shaped by the unique customs and people of this land.

As the special envoy of the Bishop of Tulado, Priest Beran and his assistant Pastor Gustav were quite reluctant to visit such a desolate place initially. The Caucasus had a bad reputation, and being close to the fierce Barbarian and mysterious Jellyfish People territories, nobody wanted to come here and suffer. Although faith can make one give up everything, under equal conditions, everyone prefers a good life, and priests and pastors are no exception.

However, when they arrived in Mattdam and saw everything before them, they were so surprised that their jaws nearly dropped. The prosperity of Ugru was even more pleasantly surprising to them, as such a thriving location was the perfect place for the Church of Light to establish a new domain.

The simple and honest people, the nascent economy, and the pursuit of faith on all sides were all still in the bud stage. Although in Mattdam and Ugru, the two saw worshipers of other natural deities had already built temples and statues, they still firmly believed that once they could gain a foothold in the Caucasus, the Church of Light could definitely turn the region into another blessed land dedicated to the Bright Holy Teaching.

The somewhat indifferent attitude of the Baron Lord did not quench their enthusiasm. Before coming to the Caucasus, the two had already learned a bit about the Lord’s actions. They had thought that a spoiled young master, having received the favor of the God of Light, should be extremely grateful, yet they did not expect the Lord to have turned the Caucasus upside down in such a short time. Thus, the arrogance of the Baron Lord was understandable; outstanding individuals have the right to be proud.

The warnings from the Two lightning horse knights did not sober up the two clergy who yearned for power. To them, these knights seemed purely motivated by jealousy, resenting them for obtaining such an opportunity. And as for their suspicions that the Baron Lord harbored dark tendencies, the clergy found such suspicions to be nothing short of wild fancies.