Devil's Bible

Chapter 31 Faith Guidance
Nemes exchanged pleasantries with the old pastor and then left.

He has a lot of things to do and doesn't have time to waste here.

Within my heart, a wisp of information also flowed.

The precepts have been updated.

[Main Commandment: Keeping the Oath]

[Discipline Feedback: New effect for artifacts - Blood Ties: The artifact's function as a medium for transmission has been enhanced, allowing for more precise influence on bloodlines.]

Indeed, the feedback on this commandment came from the verbal agreement with the old pastor.

The old pastor hoped he would let Jacques go and offered various deals.

In the end, Nemus agreed, which was considered to have concluded the contract.

"However, the stronger the discipline feedback, the higher the degree of completion of the contract is required." Nemus summarized the situation of this discipline feedback.

In general, once a contract is concluded and one's own side has fulfilled the contract, the person who keeps the vow can gain benefits from it.

But this time was different; the commandment was only truly completed after he received the tangible items promised by the old priest.

"This ability is very powerful and will play a significant role in the further transformation of Poole and the establishment of our own power." Nems was satisfied with this.

Meanwhile, Nemus also inspected the newly acquired sacred sword.

The sword is endowed with three ordinary characteristics—sharpness, resilience, and inspiration—and a higher characteristic called holy power.

"It allows one to channel their own power, imbuing it with divine attributes, thus unleashing a special attack against evil creatures." Nemus could feel his body becoming more active as a result, especially the newly acquired holy bone and the holy nail strongly connected to it.

"The Holy Nail is now in a state of partial fusion with my bones, and my life force has been restored to a considerable extent as a result."

"Furthermore, it's not that we can't continue to integrate, but we need a clear opportunity."

At this moment, with multiple circumstances combined, Nemus seemed to have received a miracle, resolving the aftereffects of the Discipline Paladin, but the changes did not stop there.

“As long as I guide it, the faith power of the Holy Nail will completely melt away, and I will gain a special power as a result.” Nemus felt the changes in the Holy Nail and vaguely felt a sense of 'omnipotence'.

This feeling is an illusion, but it is not without basis.

The most admirable aspect of God is His divine power.

The effects of divine power are, to a certain extent, omnipotent, much like a wish-granting machine.

As long as you have enough divine power, you can do anything you want.

"And faith is a supplement to divine power."

"Therefore, the power of purified faith is also a kind of all-encompassing power."

"But it's not true divine power after all, and it can't grant wishes. I need some related knowledge to make this thing truly effective."

Nems' mind flashed back to the family secret technique that Jacques had used before.

The other party uttered sacred and secret words, drawing upon the power of faith to strengthen themselves.

If it weren't for this, Nemus wouldn't have been able to fight his opponent for so long.

It is so that in battle, one can more subtly perceive the flow of faith within the opponent's body.

Jacques, a paladin who has not yet reached the Iron race, possesses extremely powerful characteristics with just a holy bone and a few sacred incantations.

This is actually the wonderful use of faith: by stimulating the power of faith in a specific direction, the power of faith becomes a characteristic formed according to that specific direction.

"Merely thinking about guiding others is too inefficient in utilizing the power of faith." Just like Nemus, who is now fully capable of mobilizing the seven holy nails within his body and the power of faith accumulated over twenty-one years to fulfill his own desires.

For example, being physically strong.

These beliefs will then become fully integrated into one's body, and accumulate in a natural way to form characteristics.

Naim was certain that the characteristics formed under these circumstances would be quite ordinary.

"The Dartmanley family uses the deeds of their ancestors and sacred relics as a guide, fixing them in that direction to maximize the power of faith." Just like a building, it cannot be simply piled up with materials; it requires a plan and the incorporation of other materials as 'steel bars' or similar supports.

In the Dartmanley family's secret arts, the sacred incantation is the blueprint, and the sacred bone that Jacques carries with him, in addition to drawing upon the power of faith, also serves as the core.

“And I currently have two directions—Discipline and Holy Relics.” Nemus could sense that if the power of faith were channeled into these two directions, then with careful planning, the power of faith could be used to its fullest potential.

“However, this is a meticulous task that cannot be completed quickly.” Nems also intentionally slowed down his pace.

Nems is indeed very busy, but it is precisely at times like these that one must not rush, as rushing will only lead to mistakes.

Being busy is a kind of arrangement, keeping yourself busy with something to do at all times.

Haste is a state of mind in which quality is disregarded in order to pursue efficiency.

That's exactly what happened to Nemes right now; his schedule was already packed.

The study of the power of faith.

The increase of precepts.

Research on whale-like disease.

The plan to secretly develop power.

And to investigate the secrets of the old pastor, Op, and others.

However, Nems did not feel bored; instead, he felt exceptionally fulfilled.

Because everything we have now is in preparation for reaching the pinnacle in the future.

"Waiting is a required course." Nems returned to his residence and began his own waiting.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the basement, Poole stood up, met Nemus's gaze, nodded slightly, and then activated Whale Transformation with a serious expression.

Numerous dark spots appeared on my body and then changed rapidly.

At that moment, Poole's skin became tough, like a layer of rubber.

At the same time, the black spots were stretched and twisted, forming a pattern.

My whole body swelled up more than a size during this process, but I didn't look bloated; instead, I had the feeling of a huge, strong person.

His skin, which was brownish-yellow, had a lot of black patterns that resembled flower petals or cloud patterns.

Just standing there, there was a sense of oppression.

After all, his head was almost touching the basement ceiling.

"It's basically acceptable." Nems nodded with satisfaction.

At this moment, Poole's value has reached eight, which is not much of an increase compared to his value after whale transformation.

However, he has already acquired two characteristics.

Colossus: Strength will receive an approximately 50% boost, allowing you to break through to the limit.

So in the current state, Poole's value is twelve.

Tough Skin: Grants extremely strong resistance to external attacks, ignoring some sword and blade damage with a value of less than ten.

This feature could even be considered a budget version of the grace of forgiveness.

With the combination of these two characteristics, whale transformation can be considered a qualified means of enhancing power.

　Please keep reading, thank you.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)