Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 439: Level II Authority, [Glory Seal]! (3k4, first update)
Latama City, Main Street.

In the church's residence, in the "bishop's" tent, "Glorious Knight" Evans and "Holy Deacon" Hubbard were sitting on the vice-chairs at the top of both sides.

There were two "priests" in the tent - Gracias, the priest of the "mission house", and Howard, the priest of the "holy court".

As soon as they arrived in the city of Latama, the church headquarters, Evans and Hubert expressed their condolences for the death of "Fran Demier", the priest of the "Secret House".

Fran Demir's ordination in the Archbishop's Church was a priest. According to the doctrine of the Holy See, the Archbishop's Church would issue a year's stipend and a pension of 6,000 imperial gold coins to his registered family members in the name of Archbishop Sid.

The news that the "bishop" of the Red Maple City Church, Ross Carlos, had awakened from his serious injury and coma had also been conveyed to the two [Glory] saints through the "guiding pastor" Colen. Evans and Hubert then first came to the bishop's tent, where Ross Carlos had agreed to meet with them.

When the bells outside the tent rang out, "Ding-ling, Ding-ling--" the "guiding priest" Colen opened the curtain of the bishop's tent at the same time. He reverently performed the sacrament to Hubbard, Evans and the two "priests" and said:
"Greetings, Master Hubbard, Master Evans, and the two priests. The Bishop has arrived."

After Colen finished speaking, Evans and Hubert also stood up from their seats, their eyes already fixed outside the door curtain of the tent.

When the pure white door curtain with sun patterns was lifted again, the figure of the "bishop" of the church, Ross Carlos, appeared in everyone's sight.

The two priests saluted him one after another, and Evans and Hubert also greeted him.

"You seem to be recovering well, Luo Xiu."

Hubert looked at Luo Xiu with a smile on his face. He said, "Archbishop Sid asked Evans and I to come and assist you, but when we arrived in Latama, we found that there was nothing in the city that needed us to 'purify'."

"..."

Luo Xiu did not respond to Hubert for the time being. He just nodded slightly, then looked at the two priests, Gracia and Howard, with a somewhat sad expression on his face, and said:
"I've heard about Fran."

"I am very sorry - we have lost an important clergyman. It is a great loss to the church."

"Afterwards, I will personally mourn for him and preside over the ceremony to send his soul off. His soul will surely ascend to the eternal heaven."

"..."

"Thank you, Bishop."

Howard and Gracia performed the sacrament of deep obeisance to their "bishop" Rossio.

"Well, you guys go back first, Howard and Gracia."

Luo Xiu then said to them:
"After Fran's sacrifice, your responsibilities will become even greater. Return to your posts. I have something to say to Lord Evans and Lord Hubbard."

"I will obey your instructions, Bishop."

Howard and Gracias performed the sacrament on Rosseau again, and then left the bishop's tent one after another.

The "Guide Pastor" Colen also left, leaving only Ross, Hubert and Evans in the tent.

When there were only three of them left in the tent, Luo Xiu mobilized the spirit of [Glory] and cast a layer of shining golden barrier around them. His expression became serious and he said to Evans and Hubert:
"What appeared in the city of Latama is indeed the 'demon' of the Abyss."

--"demon"!
When Luo Xiu said this to them, Evans and Hubert showed expressions of surprise and understanding on their faces.

As true insiders of the Abyss and the Devil, Evans and Hubert knew what Luo Xiu's words meant.

At that time, the "Saint" of the Holy Court, Frenya, told the saints of the Songyuan General Church about the "Abyss" and the devil, and asked them to pay more attention to the possible demonic movements in Songyuan. After Hubert returned to the General Church from Red Maple City, Archbishop Sid also told him about this.

In fact, Evans, Hubert and others did come here for this - Archbishop Sid asked them to go to Latama City, not only to assist Luo Xiu, but also to find out what the "disaster" that emerged in Latama City was.

Luo Xiu naturally knew all this, as he understood it the moment Hubert uttered the word "disaster" - but the other two priests, Howard and Gracia did not have the authority to know this, so when they were present, the three saints of [Glory] remained silent about it.

"Are you sure, Luo Xiu?"

A muffled voice came from under Evans's helmet:
"According to Archbishop Sid's instructions, Hubert and I have come here to assist you. At the same time, we are also here to investigate what the 'disaster' that occurred in Latama City is."

"Is that really the Abyss, Luo Xiu?"

"...Yes." Luo Xiu nodded. "The spirituality that emanates from them is completely contrary to our [Glory] spirituality."

"In the main city of Latama, the traces of the things from the Abyss have been sealed by my instruction. However, those 'scars' are still preserved in the Acropolis, and some disaster beasts will emerge from there from time to time."

"Then, regarding the 'demon' - my Guardians went deep into those scars to investigate, and they brought me back valuable information."

"The biggest demon seems to be a 'True Ancestor Demon'. His full name is 'Greedy Tyrant Brigantis Bottomless Pit Jaeger's Mouth of Voraciousness'. If it corresponds to the angel of Glory, his status is equivalent to a four-winged angel."

"..."

"A four-winged angel... that's a Chaos Spirit..."

Hubert whispered.

When Luo Xiu said this, Evans and Hubert quickly understood.

Before they came to Latama City, the General Church had made some progress in its investigation of the Abyss and the "Demon". They had learned from several "disaster areas" in Songyuan City where traces of the Devil had appeared that the so-called demons had several levels of status. The General Church had already figured out the level of status from "Inferior Demons" to "Upper Demons", and the demon that Saint Franya encountered at that time was a "Upper Demon", and its corresponding divine status should be "Ancient Spirit".

"The True Ancestor Demon... It was indeed a Chaos Spirit. I teamed up with two generals from the Border Court and a Golden Sword Master from the Golden Country to finally kill it."

Looking into Hubert's eyes, Luo Xiu said solemnly:

"He is indeed very powerful. I think his specific strength is equivalent to that of a true 'Sixfold Fate' saint. If we did not have the help of another true 'Sixfold Fate' golden swordsman, it would be difficult for me and the two generals of the Supreme to truly kill him."

"..."

"'Greedy Tyrant' Brigantes... I understand."

Evans nodded and said:
"Regarding the 'True Ancestor Demon', I will give a complete report to Archbishop Cid. This is a brand new demon that we have discovered since the 'Upper Demon'."

"Yes." Hubert also nodded.

He looked at Luo Xiu and then said:

"Since there is no disaster in Latama City, Luo Xiu, Evans and I originally came to assist you in conquering Latama City. After that, Evans will return to Songyuan City first."

"And I will stay here and assist you in continuing your journey of the Holy Crusade, Luo Xiu - this is also the instruction of Archbishop Sid."

Evans will go back and Hubert will stay... Luo Xiu thought.

He originally thought that Evans and Hubert could stay and serve as the expeditionary force all the way to Fafnir City, but now only Hubert will stay, which was within Luo Xiu's expectations.

This is a good thing, because the number of saints of [Glory] will not be higher than that of [Supreme], so it will not cause unnecessary vigilance. And since Evans is preparing to return to Songyuan City, he can also let him apply for some things from Archbishop Sid on his behalf.

While thinking about this, Luo Xiu heard Hubert continue:

"Before I came here, Archbishop Sid also granted me the 'Holy Seal' - it is an intermediate authority. Archbishop Sid asked me to pass it on to you."

——A level II authority!
When Hubert said this, Luo Xiu immediately stopped thinking and looked towards Hubert with bright eyes.

He guessed that Archbishop Sid would not let Evans and Hubert come empty-handed, and would always bring him something - but the gift from the archbishop would actually be a Level II authority!
Hubert then raised his arms and turned his palms upward.

Strands of golden light immediately floated in his palm, and those dazzling golden rays quickly condensed into the shape of a ring, and a dazzling golden light emanated from its outline.

In Luo Xiu's mind, a golden inscription appeared at the same time -

That is the [Glory Seal]!
The effect of the Level II authority of [Glory], the Seal of Glory, is quite direct, simple and crude - it is an authority that can render other "authorities" ineffective!

It was a very powerful interruption authority. Archbishop Sid specifically asked Hubert to give him this Level II authority, which would indeed play a crucial role in the battlefields that would become increasingly intense in the future.

The panel showed the specific contents of [Glory Seal], so Luo Xiu confirmed that he had received it.

In Hubert's palm, the holy seal ring that continuously emitted brilliant golden light suddenly transformed into strands of flowing golden threads and merged into Luo Xiu's body.

And in Luo Xiu's panel, new content has also appeared -

[Obtain the skill "Glory Seal (Glory, Level II Authority, lv.1)"]

[Glorious Seal (Glorious, Level II Authority, lv.1): After using the 'Glorious Seal', a designated "authority" is invalidated (whether it is effective or not). If the invalidated "authority" is aimed at the user of the "Glorious Seal", the next "authority" used by the user is also invalidated. (This authority can only be used once every 24 hours)]

【…】

Just like that, Luo Xiu obtained a new Level II authority!
As for his own [Promotion Mission] - [Ascension of the Holy Wings], the requirement for the "authority" to be mastered in the second mission goal is to master the last level I authority.

"Thank you to the Sacred Heart of Archbishop Sid, and thank you for bringing me this authority, Hubert."

Luo Xiu thanked Hubert.

Then, he turned his gaze to Evans and said:

"Then, Lord Evans, I would like you to convey a request to Archbishop Sid on my behalf."

"What do you want me to convey?" Evans asked.

"I would like to apply for a 'key'."

Looking directly at Evans's eyes under his helmet, Luo Xiu said solemnly:
"——A 'Mirror Crystal Key'."

"I have truly felt that the 'Mirror Crystal Gate' that will allow me to advance to the sixth level of destiny and is waiting for me to open is not far away from me."

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