One round of data registration is completed.
To express his devotion to the sea serpent queen.
Roger reluctantly presented 10 more gold discs.
The priestess named Selina immediately smiled happily.
She naturally took Roger's arm.
Leading him into the dark compartment:
"It's really rare to find a devout and pragmatic believer like you nowadays."
"I just happen to be free today."
"Let me baptize you myself."
Roger naturally had no reason to refuse.
Selena is the chief priest of this temple.
His rank within the church is only lower than those voters and divine masters at the headquarters.
She baptized him herself.
The effect will definitely be extraordinary.
Now.
The two entered the compartment.
Three minutes later.
Roger came out with a beaming face.
The priestess looked pale and even her steps were weak and unsteady.
Roger enthusiastically helped her along, feeling very satisfied:
"This money is finally not wasted!"
on the data bar.
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"Under the auspices of the divine magician Selina, you have completed the baptism of the 'Sea Serpent Church'."
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"You have obtained the second-level divine grace: Fire of Life"
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"Fire of Life: With the blessing of the Sea Serpent Queen, your vitality becomes vigorous.
You will be immune to most diseases, poisons, plagues, and curses below:
Your spell resistance increases by 10%;
Your defense value increases by 10%;
Your movement speed is increased by 10%
Your health regeneration rate is no less than 10 points per second;
Duration: 30 days
…
"Is this what it feels like to hug someone's thigh..."
It is a very comfortable thing to receive God's grace.
Just in the cubicle.
Roger almost hummed with pleasure.
"The second level of divine grace is like this, what about the first level of divine grace?"
He thought.
While helping the long-legged priestess back to the registration room.
The latter slowly took out a brand new badge from the closet next to him and handed it over.
Roger took it and looked at it.
The badge depicts a scene of turbulent seas.
Between the waves.
The outline of a giant snake covering the sky and the sun was vaguely revealed.
I have to say.
This genuine divine emblem of the "Ascender" Church is exquisite.
In addition to the advantages of exquisite patterns and subtle designs.
Its attributes are also very real.
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"Sea Serpent Queen's Believer Badge (Exclusive item for devout believers)"
"Attribute: Perception +1"
"Divine Art 1: Compass"
"Divine Art 2: Wind Spell"
"Divine Art 3: Free from Drowning (Group Divine Art)"
…
1 attribute point, 3 magic spells.
Compared to this badge.
What Icardore, what King of Withering...it's so shameless!
Now.
Roger pinned the badge on his chest with great joy.
From now on.
He is a man with backing in this archipelago!
And his backer will soon become the strongest woman in Jianhai... no, she may be the strongest woman in Quinan.
In this way.
Even if he accidentally caused some trouble.
Just don't get excommunicated.
There will always be a last refuge.
That's the benefit of being part of a big organization.
certainly.
It is not easy for ordinary people to join the Sea Serpent Church.
Although apart from the temple at the headquarters of Thousand Snake Island.
The priestesses on other islands just need money.
But ordinary people can't satisfy their appetite.
There is only one leader like Roger.
Only then can you have the financial resources to force your way into the club.
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"You have successfully joined the Sea Serpent Church. You have achieved a new milestone: Hypocritical Believer."
"Hypocritical believers: There is something wrong with your faith, it has a smell of corruption"
"Corresponding title: Pseudo-believer (You can tell other pseudo-believers apart)"
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"This title is acceptable."
"How can there be other false believers in the Sea Serpent Queen's church?"
Roger chose to exchange without saying a word.
"I'm enough!"
"Report them when necessary to clean up the mess for the Sea Serpent Queen!"
Now.
The two chatted for a while.
It mainly concerns the scope of authority of "licensed missionaries".
Compared to the "Palace Guard" and "Queen's Holy Guard" which require actual action.
Being a missionary is indeed the most free position——
Make regular donations to charity.
Occasionally spread the gospel of God.
As long as you don't do anything against religious rules, you can do anything.
But Roger paid a lot of money to join the church.
Of course, there is more to what we seek.
Seeing that Selena wanted to send the guest away.
He immediately said:
“I’m new here, and although I want to spread the gospel of God, I lack the tools and manpower.”
“I wonder if there is a channel within the church?”
Selina was slightly stunned.
Then his eyes became a little playful:
"It seems like you can't wait to prove yourself."
This sentence is somewhat of a warning.
Roger smiled:
“I just wanted to do what I could.”
"certainly."
"Everything is up to the church and God."
Selina frowned slightly, and after a moment, she pondered:
"What do you want?"
Roger said frankly:
"Ships and people... sea-going divine ships, experienced sailors, and if there are reliable channels for recruiting mercenaries or followers, that would be even better."
Selina shook her head.
"The divine ship is impossible."
"The situation in the northwest is tense right now. Most of the divine ships have been transferred there. It's impossible to free up some space for you to take a new person."
"As for manpower, the church does have some channels, but you have to pay for it yourself."
Roger said calmly:
"I can recruit people myself."
"But there's the boat issue."
"I feel like you're the only one who can help me."
Selina subconsciously wanted to shake her head, but the next moment——
She suddenly understood Roger's eyes.
The expression becomes ugly:
"Are you threatening me?"
Roger smiled and placed his hand on the badge:
"How come?"
"You and I both have such a deep faith in God, so I just think you can definitely help me."
…
"Hint: You used 'intimidation' and 'threat' on Selina."
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"Super Sensing: You sensed that Selina felt guilty about accepting your bribe."
…
The priestess had an extremely complicated expression.
After a while.
She suddenly regained her warm smile:
"You have a point."
"Oh, I remember now..."
“There is a businesswoman named “Megan”.
Under her command, she has a caravan inherited from her father and a merchant ship named "The Earl".
Because her father is a member of our church.
So the Count was modified with divine magic.
This meets your requirements. ”
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"The current situation is -
The girl named Megan was framed and owed a loan shark.
She took a gamble and placed her bets on the last voyage.
The result was of course not satisfactory.
Megan was forced into a desperate situation after being heavily in debt.
Half a month ago.
She came to me and asked for the protection of the church.
But I rejected it.
I heard recently that she is ready to sell herself to save the ship.
Unfortunately, no one dared to bid.
As far as I know, this is because the mastermind behind her design is one of the "Ten Sons of Nan Sao" who has a deep pirate background. "
…
Hear this.
Roger frowned slightly:
"You want me to provoke pirates?"
Selina smiled and said:
"In the sea, all pirate ships will take a detour when they see the church's 'black and blue flag'."
"I didn't help her because I just felt the time was not right."
“In fact, I have been sending people to watch her every move;
I was planning to wait until she completely broke down before intervening.
In this way, we can acquire her fleet at a relatively low price.
But considering our fate with you.
I decided to give this opportunity to you.
The premise is.
You can handle the loan sharks and possible revenge from Nan Sao on your own."
…
Say all this in one breath.
Selina handed Roger a wooden box.
Inside were three black and blue flags of different sizes.
On the flag.
It is a giant snake and ocean waves similar to the one on the emblem.
…
"Hint: You have obtained the 'Sea Serpent Queen's Divine Magic Flag'"
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"Sea Serpent Queen's Magic Flag: Sea Force Deterrence +10"
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"I see."
Roger took the box.
"The Earl is docked in the east side of the island.
Megan didn't dare to get off the boat for a moment these days.
She was afraid of what would happen if she got off the boat.
The panicked sailors will mutiniate."
Selina's smile became a little stiff:
"Please find time to go there tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."
"It's just the right time to stage a hero saving a beautiful girl."
Roger bowed very gentlemanly.
He tapped his fingers lightly on the badge and said meaningfully:
"Thank you for the information."
"I will come to you again in a month to be baptized."
Until Roger's figure completely disappeared outside the temple.
The priestess angrily called a personal servant over:
" Tell that to the loan sharks."
"I don't care about the Earl anymore."
"Let them do whatever they want, even to the death!"
…
dusk.
Red East Island.
In the dock at the quayside.
Between two pitch-black "merchant ships".
It is a divine sailing ship that looks a bit old but has been cleaned very well.
The deck of the divine ship was empty.
The sailors were all having fun on the island.
Only a few crew members who are loyal to the Meghan Family are still making the last persistence.
But in the captain's room.
Megan, the female captain who is the backbone of the ship, is already in a state of confusion at this moment.
She tried every possible way these days but couldn't borrow a penny!
Even though she spread the rumor that "whoever can solve the financial crisis of the Earl" would be willing to serve.
No one is interested!
This comes as Megan is devastated.
I even began to doubt my own charm.
In fact, her looks and figure are both top-notch.
But above this sea.
Everyone knows that beautiful women abound.
Money and life are more important!
Megan herself is actually very clear about this.
She just didn't want to give up the "Count" her father left her!
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"The Church of the Sea Serpent."
"Only the Sea Serpent Church can save me."
The greedy face of the priestess named Selina flashed through Megan's mind .
I couldn't help but feel nauseous.
But she knows.
There is no other way.
I can only sell this ship to Selina at a low price.
Near this Chidong Island.
Only she has the power to eat the ship.
Figured it all out.
Megan tidied her messy hair a little lost, tried to make herself look more energetic, and then opened the cabin door.
There were six people outside the door.
They are all old sailors who have followed Megan's father for many years.
I saw worry written all over these people's faces.
Megan couldn't help but comforted:
"It's fine."
"I have an idea."
One of them said worriedly:
"I just heard a piece of news. Selina privately claimed that she had given up on the Earl..."
"How is that possible?"
Megan just felt dizzy!
She had just prepared herself mentally!
How could the other party...? !
Just at this moment.
The gangplank connecting the side of the ship and the shore began to tremble.
Under the wary eyes of the sailors.
More than twenty strong men in blue clothes came up from the shore in one breath!
"It's someone from the Sake."
"I heard that the female captain owed the captain of the Sake a lot of money..."
"Humph, among the people who have died on this island over the years, how many of them didn't owe money to "Amami Saburo"? "
On the dock.
A group of onlookers were discussing in low voices.
…
On the deck of the Earl.
"Ms. Megan."
"Our captain thought it was time for you to pay back the money."
The leading blue-clad man said maliciously:
"If you don't pay me back, the ship will be ours."
"Our captain also heard that you are willing to sell yourself to save the ship. Haha, other people don't know how to appreciate your beauty. Our captain doesn't mind having you accompany him. Maybe he can waive a little interest..."
Megan’s face turned pale with anger.
But she still managed to remain calm and said:
"I have money. My grandfather passed away and left me a legacy in Holy Stone Harbor..."
The sturdy man in blue interrupted her rudely:
"Our captain only wants cash."
Speaking of.
The men in blue surrounded them aggressively.
At this moment.
A middle-aged man walked quickly across the gangplank and onto the deck.
Under the surprised gazes of the people on both sides.
He walked to the stern of the boat on his own.
A blue and black flag was hung up.
"I am Bud, a chartered missionary of the Church of the Sea Serpent."
"I declare now."
“The ship was taken over by the church.”
The man said slowly:
"I'll give you 10 seconds."
"Anyone who remains on board after 10 seconds will be considered to be "hindering the spread of the Queen's gospel."
"And I will be responsible for sending them to see the Queen."
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