Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 360 Can other camps do it!!!

What's this!
Thomas' eyes suddenly lit up.

——This is a newly triggered “commissioned task”!
It was the moment when "Bishop" Ross Carlos finished speaking.

At the same time, the "commissioned task" in the panel - [Bishop's blessing] was triggered. The only task requirement was "return to the priesthood", which was a benefit for Thomas!

"Is this my...comeback gift package?"

Thomas thought so, joy and excitement filled his heart, causing the corners of his mouth to rise slightly.

And around Thomas.

More than 40 "Guardian" players who had just returned, like Thomas, had also triggered new [Commissioned Tasks], and their faces showed varying degrees of excitement.

It was also the moment when "Bishop" Rossu Carlos finished speaking.

Almost all of the "Guardian" players raised their heads, looking at their bishop and Luo Xiu with eyes filled with an extraordinary firmness!
……

Afterwards, the "Bishop" Luo Xiu on the altar retreated surrounded by a group of "priests".

The clergy nearby surrounded them at the same time and took the players away from the venue.

Thomas followed the clergyman who was leading him. In his impression, he was heading to the church's "mission house".

The person who led Thomas to the mission station was a middle-aged clergyman with a meticulous expression.

On the way there, Thomas asked him about what happened within a month after the disappearance of the "Guardians".

The middle-aged clergyman answered Thomas in the same meticulous manner.

——It turned out that Bishop Luo Xiu Carlos left Hongfeng City and went to Songyuan City to meet the Archbishop. In addition, he also cooperated with the saints in Songyuan City to destroy a dark factory of the 'Hidden Omniscient'...

——The bishop is awesome!

Thomas thought to himself.

Thomas had some idea about the pagans called "Hidden Omniscients".

After all, the first battle he encountered when he "descended" into Red Maple City was against the "Hidden Elder" Baberon, who was one of the biggest enemies faced by the church at that time. Thomas had seen how he summoned the puppets "Burning Sky Dragon" and "Dragon Hunter".

In addition to knowing what "Bishop" Rossu Carlos did in the past month.

Thomas also learned that his city, Red Maple, one of the most important fortress cities on the border of Songyuan Territory, had also been attacked repeatedly by the Dark Army within this month.

But a remarkable figure also came to the "border" of Red Maple City. The "Thunder General" Albert crushed the enemy's attacks several times and even beheaded an "executioner" on the spot on the battlefield. The executioner's head is still hanging on the city gate!

I wonder who is stronger, the "Thunder General" Albert or our Bishop Ross Carlos... Thomas thought.

These were the new things Thomas learned about Red Maple City from the middle-aged priest.

And in the overall pattern of the "Trial War".

Thomas also learned that the "Bloody Declaration" rebellion in Kuma Territory was finally ended by the Empire, and Emperor Augustville was ready to launch a full-scale counterattack against the Dark Principality.

The Holy Tower State also turned against the Empire at this point. The Pope there had declared a holy war against the Empire, and their Psychic Legion had already invaded the Empire's borders...

"..."

A lot has indeed happened in this month.

Compared to the internal test, the situation of the "War of Judgment" has reached a fever pitch. Not only that, the direct intervention of the heavyweight force "Holy Tower Kingdom" has also made the war situation much more complicated.

This is a critical moment that determines the direction of history.

At this moment, Thomas' eyes were shining with excitement.

He only has one thing in mind now...

——Dip the beans, so cool!
The more complicated the war situation is, the more plots, more missions, more battles, more challenges, and more rewards it means for the "Adventers" and the players!
The intense sense of excitement that you can get from it is what heavy RPG players like Thomas are pursuing!
This is the real "immersive experience"!
"..."

Listen to what the leading clergyman said.

Thomas felt only excitement, an excitement he had never felt before.

The middle-aged priest who was leading the way beside him vaguely noticed that the expression of the newly "returned" guardian saint was a little strange.

But the clergyman could not tell what that expression was.

I just felt that the smile on Thomas' face was a bit creepy, but I didn't say much.

After the priest carefully explained to Thomas what had happened in the past month.

He then asked Thomas:
"You just heard what the bishop said. During the days you were missing, the church has been looking for you."

"Now that you have finally returned, you have also lost your divine power. This is not a common occurrence."

"So, what did you go through in this month?"

"..."

Uh... When the clergyman asked him these questions, Thomas didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Whose game is good? The NPCs in the public beta will ask the internal beta players questions like "Why did you disappear for a month?"

But after thinking about it, Thomas replied solemnly to the clergyman:

"Uh... Actually, I have amnesia. I don't remember anything that happened in the past month..."

"..."

"Amnesia?" The clergyman was stunned for a moment, then he showed a look of sudden realization, nodded, as if he was thinking about something seriously, and said:

"So that's how it is... Yeah. This is indeed possible."

"Clerics who came into contact with the Void or Lost pagans did experience similar symptoms."

"It's just that your symptoms are even more serious, and may even be accompanied by the fading of your powers, and your direct disappearance... It doesn't matter. It won't be too late to tell us when you remember anything."

…? Is this really possible?
Thomas felt that he had gotten away with something, and then he heard the clergyman in front of him say to him:
"In a moment, our colleagues at the mission station will give you a comprehensive checkup."

The priest patted Thomas on the shoulder, a look of relief appeared on his face, and he said:

"If there are no problems with the inspection, you can really return to work."

"..."

Don't be like this... Thomas always felt his conscience aching, but he still nodded solemnly:

"Ok."

Immediately, he opened the [Player Forum] in his mind and posted a message that was only visible to players in the Red Maple City Church camp.

[Thomas the Tank Engine]: My dear friends, the clergyman from the church just asked me what I experienced during the month I was missing. I said I had lost my memory... My dear friends, please remember to keep your word!

[Thomas the Tank Engine]: But it shouldn't be a problem if you don't talk about amnesia. If the priests ask you about it, just don't give too outrageous reasons, right?
【Thomas the Tank Engine】：Happy every day.gif
[Sweating green beans (soybeans were robbed!]: Wrapped
[Human high-quality repeater]:
[Crocodile stew in iron pot]: +1
【……】：……

……

After reminding other players to speak with one voice in the Player Forum, they continued chatting intermittently.

Thomas discovered that it seemed that other players were also surfing the forum while they were on their way...

Most of the "Guardian" players around have immediately commented in agreement under Thomas' post.

Because Thomas was the first player to be asked about his experiences in the previous month, the post he had just posted was like a "strategy guide" and quickly spread throughout the group of forty people.

On the way to the mission station.

Thomas also saw that dozens of other clergymen had brought the "refugees" they brought back from outside the city into the church and walked towards the altar. They were all truly tender and new players.

Thomas could probably guess that, after that, they would stay in the church or go to the 'Border Court' and 'Square Monument Court' to take up some junior positions under the arrangement of the church clergy, and truly experience the beginning of this game as a "newbie".

Just like myself during the "internal beta"...

Suddenly, Thomas felt a sense of pride from the bottom of his heart.

He stopped looking around and quickened his pace towards the mission station.

……

Red Maple City Church, inside the mission station.

When the returning "Guardian" players were brought here by the clergy, ten deacons of the "Triple Destiny" were already waiting in the missionary center.

Thomas looked inside and saw several familiar faces including Mayev and Connor.

Especially Connor, the former captain of the "Holy Guard", who also successfully advanced to the triple destiny of [Glory]!

This made Thomas feel at home.

"You are back."

In front of Thomas and the other players, the "Priest of Purification" Connor Rune raised his head and glanced at the players.

A faint, somewhat weathered smile appeared on his face, and he greeted the players.

"I just heard about your return."

Connor said, "Although only forty people came back...but it's good that they're back."

"Captain." Thomas greeted Connor in return, and at the same time, gave him a somewhat clumsy sacrament.

But Connor didn't care whether he saluted correctly or not. He just waved his hand and said:
"Come here and sit down here."

"You have just returned. According to the bishop's decree, we will conduct a comprehensive examination of your condition."

"First, we will confirm whether you have been contaminated by any curse or bad luck during the time you were missing."

"..."

Connor spoke very seriously, and the other deacons beside him also looked very serious.

Thomas and the other players looked at each other, then sat down in the seats in front of Connor and other "deacons", looking up at the high-ranking people in front of them with some curiosity.

Thomas sat in front of Connor.

He saw his "captain" nod slightly, raise his arm slightly, and press his palm lightly on Thomas' head.

For a moment, Thomas vaguely felt it.

Something in his body was "sucked away", and at the same time, Connor's palm felt warm, almost hot.

At the same time, it was in Thomas's sight.

He saw that the figure of Connor Rune, the "High Shepherd of Purification," in front of him was glowing with a faint golden glow, and his eyes were also beginning to flicker with bright golden flames like flames.

This made Thomas feel a sense of peace and tranquility in his heart, just like snuggling next to a warm fireplace in winter.

……

This feeling didn't last long.

About ten seconds later, Connor's hand left Thomas's head. He looked at Thomas and said:
"You're in luck, 'Thomas the Tank Engine'."

"Although I don't know the real reason for your disappearance, at least you are not stained with ominous signs and curses, and there are no perceptible foreign residues. You are safe now."

"It's just that your blessing of Glory has indeed dissipated, but it doesn't matter. You are qualified to be bathed in the Holy Light again, and the sacred position of 'Saint Protector' will always be reserved for you."

"Thank you, Captain." Thomas thanked Connor.

After thinking for a while, Thomas asked Connor:

"So...what should we do now, and what can we do, Captain?"

"..."

"I don't know." Connor shook his head.

But he did not stop there, but continued:

"Because what happened to you has no precedent in the entire Holy Court, we can only treat it conservatively and observe for a while."

"But don't worry, Thomas. Through the inspection just now, I can confirm that you are safe now and will not be in any danger."

"..."

Connor repeated this sentence again, as if in his opinion, "safety" was the most important thing.

After Thomas nodded in response, Connor continued:

"As for the question you just asked, what you should or can do now..."

"According to the instructions given to us by the bishop, he wants you to start from your original priesthood, that is, to walk the path of 'church patrol' again."

"Your holy salary will remain the same as when you were the 'Guardian of the Saints'. When you have completed the promotion to 'Glory' again and become a 'Double Fate' transcendent again, you can officially return to the position of 'Guardian of the Saints'."

"Okay, Captain." Thomas nodded, "I understand."

The moment Thomas finished speaking.

New content appeared on his panel again—

[Completed commissioned task: Bishop's blessing (normal)]

[You have returned to the church. After passing the inspection of your status by the church clergy, you are able to return to your sacred position.]

[The task is being settled...]

[Completion reward: Basic experience +3000, Free attribute points +3, [Glorious] Destiny Skill: "Glorious Inscription" skill knowledge *1]

【…】

——The commissioned task [Bishop’s Blessing] has been completed!

After agreeing to let Connor return to the post of "Church Patrol", a prompt popped up on the panel indicating that the [Bishop's Blessing] mission was completed, which made Thomas' eyes suddenly brighten!

The knowledge of the skill of [Glorious Inscription] has turned into an invisible substance and poured into his mind. He now has a new skill of [Glorious Inscription] on his panel - he can now choose one of the three professions: "Apprentice Priest", "Apprentice Priest" and "Apprentice Paladin"!

Add to that the additional 3000 basic experience points, and the 1000 experience points given by the krypton experience pack at the beginning -

He has been able to directly raise his level from lv.1 to lv.10, and if he can obtain the "Bronze Key" at this time, he can directly be promoted to the second destiny of [Glory] and advance to the extraordinary level!

This series of events has helped us return to our mission, retain our position, retain our salary, retain our residence...

This is the starting benefit for the internal beta players of their "Red Maple City Church"!

Thomas thought excitedly in his heart -

Can other factions do it!!!

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(End of this chapter)