Chapter 58: Our Lady Church
The ship slowly entered the waters of the Church of Our Lady.
Although the entire sea area is controlled by the Holy Mother Church, it is still much smaller than that of the Blood Gold Alliance.
It is about 1/4 the size of the Blood Gold Alliance.
In all spheres of influence on the island, the Virgin Mary is worshipped.
It's a bit weird.
The treasure hunting team is essentially a team under the Church of Our Lady, but no one is spreading the faith to them?
Logically speaking, all the members on board should be believers of the Virgin Mary.
After all, there are quite a few churches of the Virgin Mary in the Blood Gold Alliance.
For example, on the island of Turan, where Alka first went, there is a church of the Virgin Mary.
The Blood-Gold Alliance does not prohibit the belief in the Virgin Mary, which is at least positive.
Alka stood by the bed and looked at the island not far away.
There were no large ships sailing around the island, only a few small fishing boats in the distance.
It shouldn't be an important island.
"Why are we going to this island?"
Alka asked Jason, who was also leaning on the side of the boat, enjoying the sea breeze.
"After all, we are a private treasure-hunting group. Of course, we can't just march directly to the Cathedral of Our Lady."
"We have to stop the boat here, do you understand?"
Alka nodded, this was easy to understand.
"Does this mean we have to change to another ship to go to the cathedral?"
Jason nodded.
The ship slowly entered the port and stopped at the berth.
Alka looked at the port on the small island and could only reluctantly stop the three-masted sailing ship.
It does not seem to be an important island.
But it's good to be able to park in the port.
Gather on deck.
Andre looked at everyone and said, "Are there any of you who want to go with us this time?"
When this question was asked, everyone showed a lack of interest.
Seeing this scene, Andrew had no choice but to say: "Okay, you guys just wait for us on this island."
As he said this, he looked at Alka and the other person and shook his head.
The team disbanded.
The two followed Andre off the boat.
Ahead is a very ordinary port town, perhaps only slightly better than the town on Golden Wheat Island.
He led the two of them all the way to the church behind the town.
Alka looked up.
This was the first time he saw the Church of Our Lady.
The stone of the church is made of a grayish-white material, and the dark color of the church is a bit like a shadow under the white wall.
Even though the sun was shining brightly at this time, the midday sun shining on the church did not give it a brilliant luster.
The church is in the shape of an arched dome, with intricate patterns and finely carved statues all over it.
The walls of the church are carved with patterns of flowers and plants, as well as large fields of wheat ears.
Several people walked directly into the church.
Under the center aisle was a dark, dirt-like carpet, with rows of seats on both sides.
There is a statue in front.
The blurred female face is holding a baby in her arms, and at her feet is a child holding a bunch of wheat ears.
?
This statue.
Alka couldn't help but turn his head to look at Andre next to him.
Andre was seen with his arms crossed and embracing himself, as if praying devoutly.
This is a gesture of prayer.
Alka confirmed.
The so-called Virgin Mary is actually the Stone Mother.
These should be different titles for the same god. After all, it is normal for a god to have different titles.
It can demonstrate the extensive power of God.
At this time, Alka also crossed his arms and hugged himself.
If you think about it this way, isn't the Home Island blessed by the Stone Mother equivalent to a land of God's grace?
No wonder no one preaches to me.
Because I came from the largest nest of believers and was born under the protection of the Stone Mother.
It turns out that I have always been a regular employee.
Alka prayed with peace of mind.
After all, he is a true God, and I was born under his protection, so it will always be a good thing to believe in him.
Not to mention that this set of beliefs is almost engraved on the body.
After a brief prayer.
An old man dressed as a priest came over.
He was wearing a brown cloth robe with a pattern embroidered on it that resembled the outline of wheat ears.
He came to Andre and crossed his arms, and the two nodded to each other.
"Andre, your message has been received. The ship will arrive in an hour. Go to the harbor and prepare."
As he spoke, he turned around and looked at Alka and Jason beside him.
He looked at Jason, smiled slightly and nodded.
Then he looked at Alka and couldn't help but reach out and pat him on the head.
"Good boy."
The look in his eyes was as if he was looking at his own grandson.
The priest's intimate gesture made Alka a little stiff.
I could only smile and nodded politely.
Folding his hands, he said, "May the Stone Mother protect you."
The pastor's smile grew even wider.
"Okay, you guys go ahead."
Andre gave Alka a thumbs-up and led the two of them toward the back of the church.
Without waiting for Alka to ask, Andre said, "The Virgin Mary is the Stone Mother. The title of the Virgin Mary is just more convenient for preaching. As for our secret treasure hunting group, there is actually very little we need to do."
"The main purpose is to help the church find more church objects related to the Stone Mother, as well as possible information about [treasures]."
"So that's how it is." Alka nodded in understanding.
"Pucky was once my immediate superior."
So that's why. No wonder Pakchi was so confident in handing himself over to Andre's treasure hunting team.
Andre and the others were very confident in themselves from the very beginning.
For example, I had just joined, and they told me all kinds of secret information and their ongoing activities without any reservation.
It's as if I was born into this family.
At that time, Alka felt a little strange and thought it was their rule or atmosphere.
It turns out that they are really one of our own.
While thinking, the three of them passed through the road behind the church and passed through a tunnel that was obviously carved through the mountain.
Walking into a cave.
Looking at the height of the cave, it can accommodate at least a sailboat of similar size to the "Sea Fist".
After walking over, it was true.
A simple port was seen in front of us.
This is a hidden port hidden in the cliffs around the island.
Perhaps the church in front was built specifically for this invisible port.
The three of them found a stool nearby and sat down to wait.
Chat from time to time to pass the time.
Not long after, Alka saw a ship sailing on the sea in the distance.
Sailing straight towards the cave where they were now.
After a while the full shape of the ship came into view.
Slowly drove into the cave.
Alka looked up at the vessel.
The figurehead is a statue of a heavily armored knight holding a long sword.
The ship's exterior is painted a mixture of golden and milky white, with an obvious sacred meaning.
The canvas was pure white, and the logo on it was a pair of simple crossed arms, surrounded by a circle formed by two ears of wheat.
This should be the symbol of the church.