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Volume 1 Chapter 175 5 The Real Price of Faith, Church and Gods

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    Just as the jewelers in Sorens began to count their inventories, almost triggering a new wave of price increases, far away in Salandvania, Isabel, who was directing the people below to carry out large-scale construction projects, also received Sebas' gift.  Letter from Tian.

    The letter was delivered by the owl messenger from the Archmage Tower.  These little guys who have been improved by magicians through magic experiments not only have a certain degree of combat effectiveness, but can easily escape the raptors encountered on the way, making the letter extremely safe. In addition, they are smart and can even go to places they have never been to.  You can also rely on your own keen intuition to find it quickly.  As one of the businesses open to the outside world in the Archmage Tower, even though the price is higher than the ordinary flying pigeon messaging, it is still widely praised.

    In the letter, Sebastian first expressed his longing for the girl, and then briefly talked about the recent events in Sorens City, as well as the good news that Crowley and others were willing to support his family.  At the end of the letter, he formally proposed that he hoped to build an obelisk on the territory as soon as possible and initially build the framework of a new church, including religious facilities such as temples and altars.  He marked some special requirements and points of attention on these buildings on the drawings.

    One of the advantages of rarely asking for something is that once you do, the other person will feel flattered, as Isabel was at this moment.  As a female lord with ambitions and corresponding skills, there are too few things she can use to win over a powerful and loyal magician knight like Sebastian.  Maybe feelings are also a strong and powerful bond, but how long can a relationship last without actual benefits?  It is difficult for even mature adults to come up with a final answer to this point, let alone a girl whose practical experience in this regard is almost zero.

    After reading Sebastian¡¯s letter, Isabel immediately summoned Arati, Old Malone and others, as well as the department managers responsible for city construction, to talk about the matter.

    After getting along for a long time, this group of people had already recognized Isabel's authority as a lord in their minds, but this did not prevent them from knowing rationally deep down in their hearts that the young man who was far away in Solens City  , is the actual legal owner of Toft Town.  After all, no one would really be stupid enough to ignore a magician's presence.  Isn't it?

    Everyone passed around a few simple sketches handed over by Isabel.  Opinions were exchanged in a low voice.  The chief architect sent by the Chamber of Commerce as a representative carefully stepped forward and spoke. The strong sense of presence that the young girl in front of him exuded all the time made this honest man who only focused on technology feel that there was something wrong somewhere in his body.  comfortable.

    "Lord, we have studied the architectural drawings you showed us. You should know that the overall progress of the town is almost more than 70% complete. The central part has been basically completed. If you want to build it at this time,  To add another building complex of this size to the center of the town, we will have to revise the blueprint again. Maybe we will have to demolish several buildings that have already been built. In this way, the overall cost will probably increase. But if not  Doing so can create a sense of incongruity with the style of the town.¡±

    "It doesn't matter. Just do it. I believe your professional knowledge will not let me down." Isabel listened carefully to the chief architect's opinions and said without hesitation, "I will discuss with you personally about the cost.  The person in charge discussed it.¡±

    "As you wish, my lord." The chief architect bowed respectfully and responded.  He is more of a technician and doesn't care too much about how much he charges. The only thing he needs to control is the construction cost.  "However, please allow me to remind you that the obelisk that Sebastian Magician instructed to build is 36 meters high, and the material indicates that it must be obsidian. With such a volume, even if obsidian is a relatively low-end gem, I am afraid that  It will also cost about 100,000 gold coins to purchase. I suggest that you can purchase a batch of raw obsidian directly through our Chamber of Commerce, and then let the earth element you control use the stone shaping ability to refine it. This way you should be able to save at least  Half the capital.¡±

    "Thank you for your suggestion, I will consider it." Isabel thanked you with a smile and clapped her hands, "Then, everyone, please take action as soon as possible."

    When the architects affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce left the conference room, Arati turned to his hostess and raised the doubts that everyone was suppressing.

    "Sir, what is going on?" The man frowned, his tone full of confusion, "Why did Lord Sebastian suddenly decide to establish a new church? Isn't this a bit too hasty?  Really? I have been to many countries, but I have never heard of the god he described. Is this "Supreme God" really a true God?"

      "He is the controller of all things in heaven and earth. He is formless and most benevolent; he is omniscient and omnipotent and transcends all things; he is majestic and majestic, and good and evil must be repaid; he is just and strict, and his reckoning is swift. His kingdom is in heaven and on earth.  , in the hearts of believers" Isabel chanted like a chant.

    Everyone listened quietly.  People usually maintain respect for a god, even if they are not the one they believe in.

    "Everyone, what are you worried about? This is Sebastian's territory. What kind of church he wants to establish is completely his freedom." After a pause after the poetic praise, Isabel looked at everyone slowly  He spoke: "Although I don't quite understand part of his description of this god, there is no doubt that this is a good god who can be accepted by the vast majority of the people. Although his god's name is indeed sensitive  Some, but as long as it is not a cult that will affect the foundation of the kingdom's rule, the church of God Inkaro will not react. Are there still few churches in the kingdom that worship various gods of creation of the universe? As for whether this god is  It¡¯s a true God, so what does it matter?¡±

    "You are right." Old Malon sighed, "The sight of the gods has long ceased to stay in our world. After our death, no one knows whether we can really reach the kingdom of God promised by the church.  You can¡¯t say for sure. In this case, whether he is a true god or even whether this god really exists is no longer that important to ordinary people.¡±

    The topic seemed to have become a bit heavy, and for a while, everyone bowed their heads and fell silent.

    "Hahaha, everyone is thinking too much." Suddenly, a burst of hearty laughter broke the awkward atmosphere.  Several people looked around and found that few people knew that the newly appointed Warden Plissen knew that this sunny-looking man was actually a retired mercenary who had experienced many battles. He put his hands on his hands and laughed, "In fact, people who do not believe in God in this world are not.  Few, especially those in our field. Facts have proved that many times, it is better to ask for God than to ask for yourself. If it is really like what your Excellency just said, as long as you believe in this supreme God, not only will you not need to pay the tithe collected by other churches  , and can immediately reduce half of the municipal tax, I am willing to convert on the spot right now. Moreover, my boys will also make the same choice. If you don¡¯t believe in a God who can bring such tangible benefits, who else will you believe in?  "

    "Plisson is right. After all, true faith is not something that can be seen and touched, let alone the kingdom of God. It is too far away from us. Reducing half of the tax will help many poor people  For our family, that is a great thing, and their gratitude can be imagined." Old Malone turned to look at Isabel, who was thoughtful, and said in a deep voice, "It's just that, sir, in this way, the territory's  Income will naturally decrease.¡±

    "It's okay, Malone. As long as the brandy business is maintained, those taxes will be nothing. In the future, the main target of city taxation will be the transaction tax on merchants. This is the big one." Isabel said.  Waving his hand, "Besides, since that guy did this, he certainly has his reasons. As a magician, he won't value this small amount of money. We just need to fulfill his request. Seba  Stian will send someone to deliver the detailed canon law later. You will go to select a group of trainee missionaries with good image and eloquence and start with simple training. I hope that when the temple is built,  We were able to see the first batch of believers who came to worship.¡±

    "As ordered, my lord." After everyone bowed and saluted, they turned around and left the conference room, and went to do their own business.

    "My dear Sebastian, what are you planning" Isabel picked up the letter on the table and read every word in it again and again, as if she could find the answer to the question by doing so.  Similar.

    However, the young magician seemed to take this matter more seriously than the girl expected.  Half a month later, a messenger from the city of Sorens drove a carriage and delivered the canon law prepared by Sebastian.

    The carriage opened and everyone around was shocked!

    This is a huge and thick code, half a person tall.  It is suspended half a meter above the base, and its whole body is emitting a hazy light halo all the time.  Just seeing this in the eyes of the people around who came to help carry it made them feel an extremely holy feeling in their hearts.  This emotion is so strong that these people who grew up in the village have never felt it before.  Almost on the spot, several of them had secretly made the decision to go and get to know the church better later. If it was suitable, they would join immediately without hesitation.

    The cover and back cover of the code are made of a single solid gold plate, inlaid with countless gems of various kinds, connected in series by finger-thick mithril threads to form a mysterious magic circle.  The pages of the book are pieces of flawless white jade boards, and the words move vividly on the jade boards, appearing and disappearing.

    ??When Isabel stepped into the halo, all the fatigue in her body seemed to be swept away, and even her thoughts suddenly became much clearer.  She quietly looked at the code suspended in mid-air, countless thoughts flashed through her mind, but in the end they only turned into a sigh.  (To be continued)
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