Chapter 44 - C44 Preparation

"My Lord," the Plague Priest called Allen while kneeling. Beside him were Elioenai, Thomas, and Drew.

Allen called them to his shrine because he wanted to discuss with them his plans for the future.

In ancient times, there were also many scenes like this one where Allen would have a meeting with his bearers for the decision-making.

He knew that even as a divine, there are times that his perspective would be overwhelmed by his pride and as result, he will fail to see some of the essential things for decision making.

"Rise, all of you," Allen said as he waved his hand to create chairs for each of his bearers. "Take a seat."

Allen paused for a while and waited for the four of them to be seated.

"I will be entering the frontlines," Allen said with a stern voice.

Thomas, Elioenai, and Drew knew the reason but the Plague Priest was confused. The news of Allen being sent to the frontline did not reach him.

He was still busy with the renovation of the Plague River Church.

"Elioenai, Plague, tell me what are your plans," Allen inquired.

"My Lord, I am planning to develop a church," Elioenai answered.

Developing or managing a church was the only way for Elioenai, as a preacher, to succeed in the path that he had chosen.

"I can give you the building of the Plague River Church," the Plague Priest said.

Then, the Plague Priest turned to Allen and explained.

"My Lord, I am planning for the Plague River Church to roam and spread your name while we adventure the world to seek the true meaning of the Deviant Path."

Allen nodded as he understood what the Plague Priest meant. The Deviant Path is unlike the Preacher Path and the Knight Path.

"Very well, Elioenai, you shall take over the Plague River Church. But be prepared as you will be facing some enemies." Allen did not forget the existence of the Azure Blazing Faction.

"My Lord, I've discovered the backer of the Azure Blazing Faction," the Plague Priest said. He was guilty of leaving the Plague River Church despite facing an enemy. But, he did not have a choice as he wanted to comprehend the Deviant Path that he chose.

"Who is it?" Allen asked.

"It is a general of…"

"A mere general." Before the Plague Priest finished what he was saying, Allen cut him.

Allen's words made everyone in the shrine look at Allen in admiration.

As a divine, it was only right for him to look down on the 'mere' generals.

"Turn over your hostages to Thomas," Allen said, then he looked at Thomas.

Thomas nodded as he understood what Allen meant. Allen wanted him to use his ability to 'store' the hostages in a secured place. A place that only they could have access to. And at the same time, a place that they could access wherever they wanted.

"Both Thomas and Drew will be coming with me, while Elioenai will be staying at Base 355. And, lastly, the Plague River Church will be roaming the world to spread my name." Allen said the conclusion of the meeting.

This is his first meeting with his bearers in this era.

"Meeting adjourned, do all necessary preparation before we'll leave," Allen said as he dismissed them all.

The four left the shrine to do the necessary preparation for their departure.

…

Thomas served as their vehicle since he was the one with the most convenient ability to be able to hide and thread from shadow to shadow. Thomas did not have any complaints as he was already used to this treatment. Besides, it is also the best way for him to train his ability as well as to increase his comprehension.

Speaking of which, Allen's followers in this era have more potential than in ancient times. His followers in this era have awakened an ability. Whereas, in the past, there is not such a thing as an ability that people could awaken or else, why would they need to rely on the Divine Spirits.

The four went to the Plague River Church. The church is no longer gloomy like before. It was now as elegant as a palace. Though it was not as big as a palace, its designs are like such.

"Welcome to the Plague River Church." The Plague Priest welcomed the three of them with his hand wide open.

"Elioenai, familiarize yourself with the church. You will be its next priest, and we'll be having a ceremony for the succession of the priest after a while," Plague added.

Elioenai was also excited and asked, "can you teach me tips on being a priest?"

"Being a priest is more of being a leader of a religious group…"

Thus, the Plague Priest shared some tips with Elioenai.

But in truth, the Plague Priest was also not an expert. He just learned to be a priest when Allen gave him his mark.

But despite that, Elioenai enthusiastically listened and kept all of the Plague Priest tips in his heart.

Meanwhile, Thomas and Drew were led by Dexter into the basement.

The closer they moved to the basement, the more he felt the urge to vomit.

The basement reeked of poop and urine. The smell was so strong. In the end, Thomas and Drew could only cover their noses with faith energy.

This is one of the 'uses' of faith energy. This implies that the two of them are already good at using faith energy.

A bit more, and they will be considered an expert. But the problem to them is that their seed of faithfulness still hasn't sprouted.

Thomas used a bit of faith energy and made the hostages of the Plague River Church fall asleep.

Allen did not want to give up on them as he was thinking that they may be of use in the future.

Dexter observed the two of them as they used faith energy.

The way that uses faith energy is a level higher than him and was akin to the level of the Plague Priest who has direct contact with their Lord.

Dexter assumed that they must be like the Plague Priest who has direct contact with their Lord.. He envied and hoped deep in his heart that he too will become one like them.