The weapon of the country

"I don't know what it has to do with virtue," said Lord Sauron coldly.

Reverend Leon enthuses, "Religion is about virtue. God teaches us to do what is right."

"As for the example you mentioned, the gene editing technology developed by the Institute of Genetics ten years ago was quickly sold by various clinics as the latest commodity. With tens of thousands of marks, you can edit and modify a child's gene."

"The clinic edited the gene, but it resulted in the birth of a group of children with sequelae. Many of them were abandoned by their parents and survived on shelters, which were largely funded by the Holy See."

"Technology ahead of morality will bring bitter results. God loves the world and made his Son die for the sins of the world. The church follows God's will, even if people do not worship God, they still protect those who suffer."

"You think the development of science and technology is the most important, but I think the development of morality is the most important. As we say in Holy Religion Seminary, 'Only faith can lead to virtue'."

Priest Leon stood under a solemn mural portrait of a saint. People's eyes switched back and forth between him and the equally handsome and noble saint. As he talked, they gradually focused on him.

His last words fell into Hill, an ancient language spoken today by only a few nobles and the Holy See.

Priest Tomma looked at him in admiration, and before Lord Sauron got angry, he introduced, "This priest once studied at the Holy Seminary, under the tutelage of Archbishop Benedict." The archbishop was specially emphasized.

Lord Sauron swallowed what he wanted to say. The relationship between the empire and the Holy See is delicate. He can be presumptuous in the floating city cathedral, but he cannot openly humiliate a disciple of an archbishop.

"No wonder you like arguing with others so much." He said disdainfully, then turned and left.

"You're right." Priest Leon had the obvious virtue of humility.

Under the beautiful hats, the girls in the crowd blinked, looking at Priest Leon and whispering.

Priest Leon saluted them and was about to turn around.

The somewhat haggard but still elegant and handsome young gentleman called him, "Father," he stepped forward and gave his name, "Emmon Lee, I come from the Empire, and I haven't confessed for a long time. Can you accept my confession? ?”

Imon's eyes were full of expectation. Priest Leon didn't have the right to confess in the cathedral where he lived temporarily. He asked Priest Thomas for advice.

The white-robed priest touched the icon pendant on his chest, smiled and waved to encourage him to go.

The Reverend Leon led the gentleman to the confessional.

At the same time, Priest Tomma was summoned by the bishop and walked into the empty prayer room.

Bishop Zi stood in the empty room, looking up at the statue of the Crucifixion covered with gold leaf between six pillars.

"You want to see me?"

Bishop Raymond asked cautiously, "Pastor Thomas, what do you think of Priest Leon?"

"The timing of Priest Leon's appearance was too coincidental. I really doubted his identity at first, but his knowledge of theology is rich enough..."

Priest Tomah repeated what he said just now, and Bishop Raymond also read the phrase in the Hill language, "'Faith leads to virtue'." Then he looked at the bishop's ring on his finger and fell into deep thought.

Bishop Raymond also studied at the Seminary of the Holy Religion.That small college with less than 400 students is the only way for all high-ranking clergy.

Priest Tomma added, "We didn't rule out the possibility that he was a federal soldier before, but I think we can rule it out now."

The empire and the Federation naturally knew about Zhong Jiaqi's fight for the Holy See, and the Federation must have sent someone to the floating city.

"Why?" Bishop Raymond asked.

"Although Priest Leon is tall and strong," Priest Tomma shook his head and smiled, "I imagine what he would do if he were not a priest. I can't think of a soldier. If he wasn't a priest, he would probably be a family man, a good man." Husband, good father, a scholar. If even such a person becomes a soldier, I really want to pray to God to tell me, what is going on in this era?"

While in the confessional, "Imoen" carefully examines the environment.

"...Are you sure there are no bugs here, Father?"

The confessional is a dark room with room for only two people, separated by thin carved wood panels.

Shen Han listened to Zhuang Ye's voice close at hand, "As far as I know, from the bishop to the servants, no one wants to go to hell."

Zhuang Ye laughed softly, then lowered his voice, "Priest Leon really exists?"

"One of the few people of yellow race who studied at the Holy Seminary, a student of Archbishop Benedict, offended his teacher, and was released from the Holy See to the floating city. Of course, he had a little accident on the way to the floating city, and he might have to go to the floating city The federation was delayed for half a month."

What identity is better to pretend to be today than a priest?A group of old antiques without pictures.Shen Xiao, Shen Han, and Zhuang Ye did not have a clear photo for the sake of safety, and the clergy must remain humble and cannot leave photos for people to praise and worship.

"Your performance just now was amazing."

"...Actually, I was very nervous and almost broke out in a sweat. The Hill language was learned secretly in the empire, and the religious theory is due to my mother."

Zhuang Ye paused for a moment, and pressed his left hand against the thin wooden wall between them, "Before I left, Lawyer Shen came to see me."

Shen Han was dazed, but as if he felt something, he also put his hand on it, and stuck it together through the thin wood.

Zhuang Ye recalled that day, a lawyer Shen was waiting for him outside the base.He greeted first, and then said, "Are you here to see Brigadier General Shen? I can call him for you."

"I'm here to see you." Shen Li smiled at him, although she was exhausted from not getting enough sleep, and her eyelids were swollen from crying.

"Shen Han told me that he fell in love with a wonderful person. He said he would bring that person to meet me. Last time he brought you to church, too many things happened, and I failed to introduce myself, nor I can take a good look at you."

Zhuang Ye blushed, and he silently said "Calm", "Calm", "I want to quickly show my strengths", "What strengths do I have", "How can I show them"...

Finally just said, "Please trust me, I will always be with him."

Shen Li looked at him with mist in her eyes.She opened her arms and embraced the young man.Zhuang Ye was hugged and let go by her in a daze, listening to her slowly whispering in her ear.

"Find a chance and tell him for me. He's right. As soon as I saw you, I already liked you very much."

Zhuang Ye said, "I promised Lawyer Shen that I will always be with you."

Shen Han laughed, "I believe it."

Only then did Zhuang Ye ask, "What should I do next?"

"Remember to come to the church tomorrow. This church is Shen Xiao's favorite place in the floating city. Let me figure it out first."

"it is good."

There was a few seconds of silence in the confession room, they didn't want to go out, they didn't want to pretend to be strangers, but they had to.

"Is there anything else?" Shen Han asked proactively.

"No more." Zhuang Ye said softly, "Do you know, just now when you were arguing with that lord outside, I really wanted to kiss you."