A Guide to Becoming a God Starting from a Monastery

He didn't hold any weapon in his hand, but his mental field told Thomas that he was an elite warrior.

“It’s me.” Thomas crossed himself and bowed.

This action has long been very skilled. Even if it can't be said to be etched in the bones, it is at least at the level of practice makes perfect.

"Excuse me, your Excellency?"

"My name is Lorenzo. I saw the news about Brother Thomas before and calculated that he should come around at this time, so I'm waiting here." The priest replied gently.

Thomas saw that the other person was young (probably about the same age as himself) and had a gentle attitude and temperament, so his impression of this place improved a lot.

"Then I'll have to trouble Brother Lorenzo," said Thomas.

His apparent identity was that he came from a monastery in Bohemia.

In the Christian world, he would be unknown. This level of status, in Rome, was no better than a speck of dust.

But this Lorenzo can still be so gentle and polite, which shows his cultivation.

Lorenzo quickly led Thomas into the cathedral.

The luxury of this church is enough to make modern people feel suffocated, and in this era, it is enough to make devout Christians almost mistakenly think they have arrived in heaven.

After several twists and turns, they arrived at a small hall.

There were also a few people in the small hall, all dressed in dusty clothes, and it was obvious that they had come from far away.

Seeing Thomas coming in, everyone looked at him sideways.

It was not a friendly look, but a wary look.

This is the look a person gets when they see a competitor appear.

"Everyone, please be patient," Lorenzo said. "The person in charge will be here in a little while. You can all take the test, and only those who pass can stay. If you fail, you will be given a travel allowance to return."

If one wants to stay in the Vatican, especially in St. Peter's Basilica, even the lowest-ranking priests have to undergo an examination.

Aragon, a nobleman from outside the area, relied on the introduction of the old dean and gave money to obtain the opportunity to take the exam for "one of his friends".

In Thomas's previous life, this would be a typical case of "making friends out of nothing".

It should be emphasized that just participating does not necessarily mean passing.

Other places in the Vatican, such as positions in cathedrals and monasteries, were openly bought and sold. Once money was deposited into the Pope's treasury, one could quickly take up the position without any examination.

This is the only exception.

This was something Thomas had known for a long time.

"If you have any letters of recommendation or introduction documents, please give them to me first and I will give them to the person in charge."

Sure enough, everyone took out a document from their pockets.

Thomas is no exception.

He took out the letter of introduction provided by the Chomutov Monastery. The document was stamped with the seal of the Chomutov Monastery and the signature of Vice-Abbot Conrad.

When Thomas left the Chomutov Monastery, he received two letters of introduction.

One was a letter of introduction from his teacher Giuliano, recommending him to join the Order of the Sunflower.

The other one was given to him by Otto.

The difference between the two is that this document does not state that Thomas is a knight, but only says that the holder of the letter is a monk who has been educated in the Chomutov monastery system, is very pious and has a full understanding of God's grace.

It should be noted that in this letter of introduction, Thomas's identity is that he received theological education, not knightly education.

Thomas had never lost this valuable document, and now it was finally of great use.

Of course, Thomas is also confident that he can maintain this identity.

After all, he did complete a full education at the Chomutov Monastery. Regardless of the level of his education, at least he knew and understood everything a Catholic priest should know and understand.

He came here just to have a chance to sneak into the library and find the secret records he needed.

And the identity of a low-level priest is very suitable.

But what if this secret technique is very precious and not accessible to low-level priests...

Then we need to take further measures and find ways to achieve a higher position.

This is the best way to make legitimate contact and find the secret technique.

Means such as stealing, cheating, and robbing have serious side effects, so try not to use them unless absolutely necessary.

After all, religious forces were too strong in this era. Even if one was promoted to Protector of the Nation, it would not be a fun thing if he was wanted by the Pope.

Thomas handed the document to Lorenzo, while some of the others handed it over while others refused.

Thomas also took the opportunity to observe the others, and found that Lorenzo was always polite, gentle and humble no matter who he was facing.

Even if some people refused to hand over the documents to him and only allowed him to read them, and argued with him on the details, he did not show any offense.

His cultivation is obviously beyond that of ordinary people.

This person should be the one in charge of reception.

In other words, there are other people who are specifically responsible for the examination.

From the conversation, it became clear that everyone had some background; almost all of them came from a certain monastery... and it was a familiar monastery. Unlike the Chomutov Monastery where Thomas came from, which was obviously unknown.

In this way, Thomas' current conditions... seem to have no advantages at all compared to others.

In addition, when Aragorn gave money, it was not a large amount.

If we talk purely about theological cultivation, Thomas knows that his level is only mediocre, and it is not worth mentioning here.

After all, he didn't really believe in God, so how could he be outstanding in theology?

In other words, if you want to stand out here, you must show your special talents.

Either magic or martial arts.

With this thought in mind, Thomas quietly walked to the door, and taking the opportunity when Lorenzo wanted to go out with some documents, he quietly followed him and went out behind him.

There was no one outside the door.

"Brother Lorenzo, may I have a moment with you?"

Thomas quietly had a few more golden coins in his hand and put them into Lorenzo's hand.

In a deserted corner of the cathedral.

"That's absolutely impossible!" Lorenzo refused again and again, but he was determined not to take Florin.

"Brother Lorenzo truly abides by the rules. That's admirable. But don't worry. I just wanted you to explain the key points of this test. I don't mean anything else."

Thomas said seriously, with admiration on his face.

Because up to now, this was the first time he met a priest who didn't want money!

All we can say is that although the church is very corrupt, there are still some honest core members among it.

I didn’t expect to meet one here?

"These are all trivial matters. If Brother Thomas wants to know, I can just explain them directly," Lorenzo replied.

Section 8 Test 3

"Can you tell me...are magic and martial arts included in this test?"

Lorenzo replied immediately. "The content."

"Whether it's learning, martial arts, or magic, they're all part of the content."

He looked Thomas up and down.

Even if one wears monk robes, long-term exercise can bring about huge changes in one's temperament and body shape. These things cannot be concealed and are visible at a glance.

Thomas has definitely practiced this.

"As long as your martial arts skills are at an intermediate level, your magic can reach the second layer of the magic network, or you have written a theological paper... these will greatly increase your score."

"But if one's martial arts skills reach elite level, or one can access the third layer of the magic network, or if one's thesis is recognized by the Holy See... then there are basically no special requirements for other aspects."

Thomas nodded, and had some idea in mind.

"Then, may I ask, Brother Lorenzo, is there any way to identify this magic net?"

This magic is no different from other magic. You only have one chance, and once you use it, it's gone.

There is no way to prove your strength by casting spells.

"It's difficult. It's impossible to tell in ordinary places, but here, we have special tools to discern. Besides that, we can use debate and detailed questioning to determine if you're lying. After all, if your cultivation isn't high enough, then there are some things you simply won't understand or be able to articulate without firsthand experience. No matter how many experiences you recite, they're ultimately limited, and repeated questioning will inevitably expose you."

In fact, in the Vatican, magic is more popular than martial arts.

If one's magic skills are extremely high, above the seventh level of the magic network, the church will arrange for experts to provide close protection.

The Vatican's attitude towards magic is much more important than most people imagine.

Magic is the main support force of the Holy See.

Therefore, ascetics and priests are the mainstream of the Holy See, and knights (armed monks) are just a necessary supplement.

He looked at Thomas in front of him.

The other person was about twenty years old, about the same age as him.

If this is true, then being able to access the second layer of the magic network proves that one has good talent.

After all, he had just received the letter of introduction, and according to the description on the letter, Thomas had only been in the monastery for about five or six years from the beginning to the end.

The sons of common people have no access to learning magic before entering a monastery.

If you have learned magic, practiced martial arts... and learned other theological skills...

At this moment, he heard Thomas ask again.

"So, Brother Lorenzo, in the Vatican, for someone my age, what's the most powerful level of magic?"

"The most powerful?" Lorenzo pondered. "It should be Brother Julio. He's the rising star that the top brass values ​​the most. At only twenty, he's already able to access the fourth layer of the magic network... and most importantly!" He paused. "He's only been practicing magic for five or six years! He's incredibly talented."

If one cultivates from a very young age, then reaching the fourth level of the magic web at the age of twenty is not that exaggerated. However, being able to reach the fourth level of the magic web within five or six years is a typical genius.

To put it in perspective, this person can reach the first level of the magic net after practicing for three or four months.

If development continues at this rate, around the age of 23, you will reach the fifth level of the magic network, around the age of 40, you will reach the eighth level of the magic network, and around the age of 50 or 60, you can reach the ninth level of the magic network!

This is truly remarkable. This is not a minor genius, but a major one.

"Awesome!" Thomas understood.

If someone who takes five or six years to get in touch with the fourth level of the magic web is a genius, then Thomas who took five years to get in touch with the fifth level of the magic web... doesn't that make him a genius among geniuses?

According to the Holy See's attitude towards magical geniuses.

Wouldn't he be immediately trained as a seed player and be able to have whatever he wants?

wrong!

Thomas's mind turned.

This is Rome after all, the stronghold of Christianity.

If he were an ordinary priest, it would be fine, but if he were regarded as a genius, he would probably be examined and studied in detail.

He possesses a damaged godhead…what if it is exposed?

After all, the Deer-Headed Demon had pointed out at first sight that Thomas was also on the road to becoming a god.

Who can clearly explain what methods the church has?

And... Thomas saw with his own eyes that the Deer-Headed Demon extracted the blood essence from the Long Sword Princess.

If the damaged godhead is exposed...only God knows what will happen.

Besides that, Thomas wasn't really a believer.

Although he called himself a believer and had received a monastic education, he knew in his heart that he did not believe in God at all.

What if someone used some kind of hypnotic control on him and got the truth out of him...

So what are the consequences?

Just thinking about it gives me chills.