Navigator: I Have a Legendary Exploration Log

Chapter 55 Purifying the Impurities

"Don't worry, it's normal to have dirt."

Fina explained, "In the mysticism, in addition to the pollution that can be acquired through short-term contact, there is also filth that accumulates over a long period of time."

"Bloodthorn trees feed on living beings, so they naturally accumulate filth. And judging from your injuries... you must have had a lot of contact with bloodthorn trees."

"The body can heal, but the filth of the Bloodthorn Tree reaches the spirit. There may be no abnormalities in the short term, but over time it may lead to mutations or madness."

Please help me.

Chalice said sincerely, "If there is any additional expense, I have no objection."

"You've misunderstood, Captain."

Fina smiled slightly and took out a small silver bottle.

"The church is very happy to be of assistance to a captain like you who proactively eliminates potential risks."

She uncorked the bottle, and a refreshing, minty scent filled the air.

"This is holy water, blessed by the bishop, and has the power to cleanse impurities and pollution."

Fina pointed to Cherris's left shoulder.

"I need to remove these bandages so the holy water can come into direct contact with the wound; it will be more effective. However, there will be some discomfort and pain, so please bear with it."

Chalice naturally had no objections.

There is free holy water that you can get for free.

So what if it's a pain point!

Even the most intense pain can be more irritating than washing your knees with hydrogen peroxide.

Cherris tugged at the bandage on his left shoulder and found that Wirtz was really good at bandaging, making it both lightweight and secure.

Fina noticed Cheryl's embarrassment, gently removed Cheryl's hand, and quickly found the bandage knot.

Obviously.

The young nun unwrapped her bandages quite a few times.

Although Fina's movements were gentle and swift, the pain from the forced tearing of the bandages from the wound still made Cheris's eyes darken slightly.

He hates pain.

So I took the initiative to find topics to change the subject.

"I proactively sought your help to eliminate potential risks... Is there anyone who wouldn't take the initiative?"

"certainly……"

Fina stood on tiptoe and looked up to examine the details of the penetrating wound in Cherris's left shoulder.

Noticing the other person's embarrassment, Cherris simply sat on the stone platform by the fountain so that Fina wouldn't have to go through so much trouble.

"Many captains, especially exploration captains, often lie and claim that they are in good condition or that they are not on an exploration mission at all, in order to avoid being inspected by the church."

Fina said in a low voice, "These people only come to the church to try to deal with the problem when the pollution is so severe that they can't find a solution themselves. They often have to come secretly and covertly, afraid of being seen by others."

Fina's words revealed no emotion.

However, Cheryl still understood the nun's displeasure from the soft voice so close to her ear.

It's quite normal when you think about it...

This is normal for both sides.

Pollution is often associated with out-of-control and rampant pollution.

None of the three major orthodox churches wanted a mentally deranged madman to appear on their island, especially the captain, who was both a producer and a consumer.

But for the captain...

If rumors of him going out of control and acting erratically surface, the captain will be labeled as unstable in people's minds.

This implicit questioning implies a decrease in income.

Money is the captain's life.

Or rather, money is the lifeblood of the vast majority of people.

Therefore, most captains were reluctant to deal with the church.

Even if free pollution removal is tempting.

Even though there are no problems most of the time.

However, entering the church would arouse suspicion, and there are so many captains who can go to sea, many of whom are "clean" captains to choose from.

You can't do it...

There are plenty of capable people...

Unless your skills are so exceptional that no one can replace you.

Chalice had this confidence, which is why he accepted the church's free purification services without hesitation.

He didn't mock the other captains' "avoidance of suspicion."

Everyone's just trying to survive; there's nothing funny about it.

laugh--

Chalice seemed to be hallucinating.

He heard a faint burning sound.

I turned my head to look.

Chalice saw Fina's serious profile.

The nun from the Church of Radiance was pouring holy water from a silver bottle onto the wound on his left shoulder, the clear liquid dripping precisely into the somewhat festering flesh.

There was no unusual activity such as black smoke.

The holy water dripped into the wound, feeling cool and refreshing.

But Chalice did feel it; a burning pain, similar to a burning sensation, came from his left shoulder, though it was bearable.

Gradually, the coldness of the holy water was replaced by its burning heat, and a warm sensation welled up in the wound.

Fina also stopped tilting.

She tilted her head, examining the wound closely. Strands of her hair brushed against Cherissa's bare chest, causing a slight itch.

"That's fine."

Fina straightened up with satisfaction, put the cork back on, put the silver bottle away, and re-bandaged Cheris's left shoulder.

"Captain, the pollution and impurities in your body have been completely cleansed. However, your physical injuries will still need time to heal, so I suggest you rest for a while."

After putting on his trench coat and stretching his shoulders, Cheryl said politely, "Thank you for your help, Sister Fina."

"This is my duty."

Fina smiled sweetly. "Your spirituality is generally pure, but... I sensed more than one extraordinary aura in you."

"Unless the potion contains extraordinary properties and other spiritual residues, it should be a rather powerful artifact."

Chalice couldn't help but take a second look at the harmless blonde nun in front of her.

Are all the people in the church that amazing?

If a nun is so perceptive, wouldn't the bishop be able to see through his path and which level he's on at a glance?

"Is there a problem?"

Chalice asked cautiously, "Could strange objects also bring the risk of contamination?"

"It's hard to say."

Fina explained, "Please don't be nervous, this is just a reminder. Strange things are good, but most of them come with a price and taboos."

"Frequent use or reliance on magical objects can burden one's spirituality, especially those objects that are inclined towards killing and destruction, which should be used with extra caution."

She gave Cherries one last, deep look.

"The inspection is complete, Captain. I will issue you a certificate."

Fina, unusually playful, joked, "To be honest, I rarely issue certificates to people because very few people will come to check on their own initiative."

"With your purification certificate, the rest of the process will go much more smoothly."

"Is that so? Thank you so much!"

A few minutes later.

Chalice left the Radiant Church's headquarters.

He handed the newly acquired certificate to the staff member waiting outside.

The latter glanced at it briefly and a smile spread across his face.

"Hmm...this is it!"

He smiled with relief and said, "Captain, thank you for your cooperation. I'll go through the procedures for your ship and crew right away."

Chalice watched him jog away.

He then turned and walked towards the Navigators' Association.

I finally completed an exploration mission.

Besides the extra harvest of Bloodthorn Fruit, Chalice didn't forget about the quest rewards!