Don't call me evil god

Chapter 312: Point it out in one sentence

Tuesday, late at night.

Sam Dogg had to admit that he had mixed feelings at the moment.

Anticipation, nervousness, curiosity, and even a little bit of fear.

His efforts paid off.

Before the first Tuesday, thanks to his hard work in moving bricks and building roads, his contribution value jumped to 71st place on the list.

Although I didn’t make it into the top 50 that can consistently qualify.

But as long as there is someone who hesitates and does not participate in this round of initiation ceremony, he will have the opportunity to take his place.

Sam thought he should be a lucky man.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to persist in the Dark Forest for two or three years.

In the past, those with bad luck would encounter dangerous monsters and die soon after entering the Dark Forest.

Sam's luck was as good as ever when it came to qualifying to join the Church of Knowledge.

71th place.

Sam later learned that seven of the top 50 people were still hesitating and waiting, while the rest, without exception, chose to apply to worship Nowen, the god of knowledge.

For the extra 7 positions, 51 people from 70 to 6 who were ranked ahead of him successfully registered as substitutes.

He happened to be number 7.

The last of the first batch of admitted believers.

Sam hesitated and struggled for a while before deciding to offer his faith to the God of Knowledge.

heresy.

These two words are like a sharp sword of Damocles, hanging over your head at all times.

Until a few nights ago, he was awakened by other adventurer friends who were also participating in the study of doctrine and had made up their minds to believe in the God of Knowledge.

At that time, Sam was staying in a tavern called "Money's Tavern" in Warren County, drinking flavored ale that was said to be a local specialty with his friends.

It’s true that the beer here tastes really unique. In addition to the rich and intoxicating malt aroma, bubbles would occasionally bubble out of the beer. In this September when the heat is still not over, it is perfect for cooling off and quenching thirst.

And it’s also sold very cheaply.

You can buy a large cup for just 2 copper coins.

Sam can sit here and drink slowly all night, listening to the gossip stories of the adventurers, or watching others play cards or dice, join in the fun, or even play a few rounds.

The friend sitting next to Sam, pointed at the table and reminded him:

"Sam, you just haven't figured it out yet. You haven't figured out the pros and cons!"

"Come, let me analyze it for you."

"Think carefully, what is the worst that can happen after you offer your faith?"

Sam immediately gave an answer to his friend's question.

"This is a heretical god and church that was expelled from the kingdom."

"After I give my faith, won't I be able to go home again?"

My friend slapped his head helplessly:

"You can sneak back secretly, no one will know!"

Sam still couldn't rest assured: "What if?"

"The truth cannot be hidden. What if we are discovered one day?"

My friend rolled his eyes and said unhappily, "So what if you found out? What's the big deal?"

Sam's expression was as shocked as it could be: "How can it be okay? Heretics will be expelled!"

"Then won't it be over if you abandon your faith?"

"what?"

When Sam heard the word "abandon faith", he was confused.

Believing in a god is a very important thing.

Once you give up your main belief, it will be more difficult to receive the blessing of other gods if you convert to other gods in the future.

It's like asking for mortal purity.

The gods seem to only like "first-time" mortals, and they don't like those slaves with three or even more surnames. "How can you just abandon your faith?"

"What if I can't get blessings from other gods in the future because of this abandonment of faith?"

The friend calmly asked Sam a soul-searching question:
"you're right."

"I didn't realize before that you take your change of faith so seriously, Sam. I think you can be called a 'pure'."

"Then please ask."

"Sam Dogg the Pure."

"Your current main belief is the God of Light, right?"

"Has the God of Light blessed you?"

"Let's even take a step back. I'll relax the conditions for you so that you won't be dissatisfied."

"Do you think - before you die, the God of Light will bless you?"

"After death, do you have a chance to enter the Kingdom of Glorious God?"

Sam: "..."

He was silenced by his friend's soul-searching questioning.

When he was a child, Sam had fantasized that he would be blessed by the God of Light, possess the power of light, and become a distinguished monk of the church.

Because every time he had the opportunity to see monks from the Church of the Glowing God in Chim Town, they always looked superior.

The mayor appointed by the Countess of Ceylon had to accompany them enthusiastically.

In short, he has the style of a superior person.

When he grew up, Sam also faced the reality.

The God of Light might not think highly of him.

Although his main belief was the God of Light, the ceremony of offering his faith was the same as that held by the God of Light priests. According to their requirements, he performed offerings, cleansed his body, enjoyed the Eucharist, was baptized with holy water, and finally recited prayers...

After a few steps, the priests told Sam that they were now the people of the Glorious God.

what?
You ask why you still can't feel the blessing of the God of Light Navar after believing in it?

of course?

Of course it’s because you are not devout enough, do not meet His standards, and are not qualified.

Go back and pray well, and make offerings day and night.

When the day comes when you are qualified, you will naturally receive the Lord’s blessing.

Then the priests began to ask the servants to clean the Gospel Hall and stopped answering Sam's questions.

This situation is not only seen in the Glowing God Church.

Sam once prayed devoutly to the gods.

But in the end, the only one who responded to him was himself.

No god was willing to respond to his faith and grant him power.

Therefore, he finally embarked on the path of anger training and barely became a warrior.

After all, this route was what he knew, the only way to "change his destiny" without relying on the grace of God and create unknown possibilities for his future.

A friend's questioning or ridicule.

Translated, it means:
"No god would ever be interested in you."

"Are you still worried that abandoning your faith will affect the gods' blessings in the future?"

"You have believed in the God of Light for so many years. Even if you don't change your faith, do you think He is willing to pay attention to you for your devotion?"

Sam was enlightened by this remark.

If you think about it carefully, this is really the truth!

There is no god willing to favor ordinary people like him.

Why are you still worrying about the consequences of abandoning your faith?

It makes no difference to him now whether he offers his faith to the God of Light or not!

Just feel free to change your beliefs and everything will be fine!
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(End of this chapter)