What kind of nonsense is this, that you'd be chosen by the gods and favored by all the gods?

That's really impressive.

However, the warm air currents seemed to be more vigorous and powerful than ever before!

Kevin was surprised but also pleased, which meant that Suenmozer was taking good care of him.

"Please! Grant me glory!"

The power of aggregation had already coiled around the very top of the statue. Gradually, that invisible power began to change, transforming into a ring formed by two abstract hunting dog patterns biting each other.

This is the holy seal of Suenmozer.

It is much more dazzling and noticeable than before.

Here it comes!

The solemnity and joy in Ke Wen's heart reached their peak at the same time. As a chosen one of the gods and as a warrior, he felt an unprecedented sense of honor.

However, the next moment, as the divine seal descended, it veered off course and instead of rushing towards Kevin Cissé, it headed towards Lyle.

what?

...Is there anything else I need to do?

Lyle's mind went blank, and he didn't realize what was happening. Then he saw the red heat flow into his right hand, burning his skin.

The skin was dry and cracked, and then lava flowed out. What should have been blood evaporated in an instant.

"Ugh—"

The sudden pain caught Lyle off guard. He gritted his teeth and glared angrily at his right hand.

The strange mark gradually emerged on the scar, still shining with a fiery red light.

It seems that the power of other gods flowed into Lyle's body, indirectly awakening the Destiny Seal between his brows.

The two resonated in a strange way, gradually calming Lyle's pain and abnormality.

In my sight, the Book of Prayer for the Nameless unfolds once more.

[Sunmozer has left its mark on you]

[Hunting Page +1, added to the Book of Prayer for the Nameless]

[Shunmozer's Mark: Gain blessings and prayers that enhance combat and battle]

[You have already had one opportunity to pray to God; you may go to the church to receive a blessing.]

Not a buddy?

What do you mean by "Suen Moze took a liking to me at first sight"?!

The sudden turn of events left Lyle and Cowen completely stunned.

Koven himself is the one with the most dramatic emotional changes, characterized by a rollercoaster of emotions.

My jaw almost dropped to the ground, and I froze instantly. It took me a long time to realize what had happened!

"No...wait..."

"you--"

A weak and powerless devotee of the goddess? Yet she was chosen by Suenmozer—

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

How could this be?! It doesn't make sense!

Isn't it conventionally believed that devout believers can only choose one deity to serve?!

However, no matter how much Cowen roared inwardly, the fact remained that Lyle was the one who became a follower of Sunmozer.

Lyle, on the other hand, was equally helpless.

What kind of weird thing is this now?

Isn't it said that devout believers can only choose one deity to worship?

Even Timothy had to carefully conceal his heretical identity, so what does this mean now? Are the Fates and Suenmozer vying for his place as a chosen one of the gods?

So what am I? A double-chosen high-level god?

However, despite this, Lyle was more delighted than anything else about the sudden change in his life.

After researching for so long, I unexpectedly found success at this time.

Lyle gathered his thoughts and looked at the book of prayer in front of him.

[Having arrived at Sounmoser Church, do you wish to pray for divine blessings?]

Without a doubt, Lyle chose to confirm.

[Prayer received: The Spirit Spear]

[Competition skill acquired: Basic Stance]

[Fragment of Occult Knowledge Acquired: Added to the Hunting Page]

That's strange. A combat skill and a prayer, what do they mean?

This was the first time Lyle had ever seen such a situation. Combat techniques were about integrating one's own spirit to enhance combat, while prayer was about asking the gods for a response and power.

Suenmozer truly has a unique nature; he bestows blessings upon himself in two ways at the same time.

Just as Lyle was thinking, he saw Kevin walking over.

His face turned pale and then purple, and it took him a long time to utter a few words.

"No...it's not you..."

Lyle waved his hand helplessly, the fiery red holy seal drawing particular attention.

"I don't know either, the Holy Seal just floated towards me."

It took Ke Wen a long time to finally sigh and accept the fact that he was not the chosen one of the gods.

This guy is really carefree; he didn't seem to feel jealous at all just because Lyle became a god's favorite... probably not.

"Alright... Congratulations on becoming a chosen one of Suenmozer. You must have already felt the power bestowed upon you by Him."

"However, you still need to practice diligently. Suenmozer will not bless incompetent good-for-nothings."

This made him even more speechless. Earlier, he had arrogantly remarked that Lyle Procent was too thin and weak to possibly become a chosen one of Suenmozer.

Sigh, I misjudged it.

"That's true."

Lyle was very polite and didn't make a big show of himself, so as not to provoke the old knight in front of him.

"However... this matter must not be revealed to anyone."

Koven suddenly became extremely serious and looked at Lyle.

What's going on? Is there some hidden story I don't know about?

Lyle also focused his attention and became cautious and serious.

"Explain in detail."

"I already told you that the celebration is a traditional custom to comfort our ancestors and pay homage to the gods, but there is something else I haven't told you."

"The most outstanding citizens of Reed City will be chosen by Suenmozer and then, during the celebration, they will duel to determine the future successor of this city and our people."

"The elders are of advanced age, so this celebration will most likely be for the election of a new city lord."

"And now that you've become one of the chosen ones, you should logically be involved in this matter, but..."

At this point, Kevin shut his mouth, while Lyle unsurprisingly raised his hand to indicate that he had no interest.

"Don't worry, I won't interfere with your own traditions and customs."

Furthermore... being a city lord or an heir sounds like a lot of trouble.

It's like triggering a troublesome side quest in an old-fashioned adventure novel, which doesn't suit Lyle's current needs.

"That's good."

Cowen smiled and put his arm around Lyle.

"Once things have settled down, I will teach you how to properly use combat techniques; just don't make a fuss about it before the celebration."

"I understand."

After speaking, Cohen released Lyle's arm and continued:

"Since we have nothing else to do now, why don't you show me the blessings of Suenmozer?"

"Don't worry, most of the soldiers in this village started their training here before they even entered the ranks of soldiers."

"Bring it on."

Upon hearing this, Lyle made no attempt to conceal it and went outside with him.

He drew his training wooden sword, silently chanted, and focused his mind on the spirit within him. Immediately afterward, he felt his body spontaneously begin to move.

Lower your center of gravity, your breath catches in your throat, and gather strength in your waist—

[Basic stance]!

When Ke Wen saw it, he was quite surprised.

"Oh? A stance-based combat technique, not bad..."

"This combat technique can greatly make up for your lack of basic skills due to insufficient experience and training. You can perform good sword moves simply by following the changes in stance."

"Bring it on!"