Chapter 60: Poaching Saint Sith's Corner (Please vote for me!)
At dusk, the sun sets in the west.
The three bells of the Silver Pine Town Church ended the nighttime prayers. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the red brick and bright tile roof, slowly elongating the reflection of the spire cross on the ground.
Standing under the colorful windows, Father Matt quietly watched the believers go away. Then, under the admiring gaze of a group of young monks and nuns, he turned and went to the cellar in the backyard of the church.
This is the place where the church stores red wine. It is quite spacious, covering fifty or sixty square meters.
Since the necropolis took over the church, the Demon King arranged for his minions to dig a secret passage from the first floor of the maze to the cellar, and agreed to use this place as a secret meeting place.
Whenever dusk comes, Matt will come here in the name of studying the scriptures, lock the door and wait for a candle.
It is the same today.
What was different from the past was that as soon as he opened the old wooden door, he saw a young man sitting on the wooden table in the cellar, reading the scriptures with a cross on it.
Matt put the candlestick in his hand aside, nodded slightly and saluted, and said in a respectful voice.
"Dear Lord Demon King, what are your instructions?"
If the residents of Silverpine Town saw this scene, I'm afraid everyone would be shocked and their jaws would drop, and they couldn't believe their eyes, ears and mouths -
Such a handsome young man is actually the Demon King?
Priest Matt must have made a mistake!
Luo Yan said in a casual tone while flipping through the "Book of Holy Words" of the Saint Sith Cult with great interest.
"Has a guy named Jack seen you here?"
Father Matt nodded.
"I received him in the chapel."
Luo Yan turned a page of the book.
"How do you feel about him?"
Matt thought for a while and answered meticulously.
"That man's eyes were full of worldly desires, and I could not see the word piety. He respected me quite a bit, but it was not me who he respected, but my position, and you who stood behind me."
"That guy is indeed such a person, but there's nothing wrong with that."
Luo Yan didn't want to examine Jack's character, but wanted to see how Matt's mind was formed.
Now it seems that this priest is developing quite well. Although he inherited part of the personality of the original owner of the body, he did not dive into theological research like the latter, but was able to think about issues from a secular perspective.
This is very important.
Luo Yan closed the book in his hand, then took out two round-bottomed flasks and a piece of paper from his arms, placed them on the pine wood table, and then warned in a very soft voice.
"The green potion is a potion that relieves decay. You drink three drops a day. It's enough. The transparent bottle is a pine cone-flavored perfume, which can cover up some bad smells. You decide the amount."
"As for this note, I need you. A new batch of goods has been purchased. After you finish the work, just move them to the cellar and make sure the door is closed tightly at night. I will arrange the rest. The goods that need to be purchased are mainly food, such as grains and bread.
These goods are very common in Silver Pine Town.
Especially during the harvest season, food prices tend to be very low.
"Understood."
Matt nodded respectfully, took the potion and note together, and put them into his arms.
"Do you have any more instructions?"
"There is one more thing."
Luo Yan nodded, and then pointed to the wooden box behind him.
"Open it."
Matt quickly followed suit and opened the wooden box, only to see a bundle of silk placed inside.
He was stunned for a moment, with a surprised expression on his face, and looked up at the Demon King.
"This is..."
"You can understand it as a special and expensive silk that can be used to make clothes," Luo Yan said casually, "I want you to help me inquire to see if anyone is interested in this thing."
Although it went through several twists and turns, the first textile factory in the cemetery was finally set up, and this bundle of silk was the first product off the production line.
It is said that in order to achieve the desired effect of the product, three young players drained a crypt spider and almost broke their own waists.
Although Luo Yan only provided a bottle of potion and opened his mouth, and actually didn't put in much effort, he was quite supportive of the three young players' business plans.
It is true that Silverpine Town Church has money in its books, but most of its assets are fields and properties in Thunder City, and its working capital only accounts for a small part.
In order not to sit back and be left empty-handed, the cemetery must also build several profitable properties.
It is not convenient to sell coal directly.
Let’s start with high-net-worth products first!
After staring at the silk in his hand for a moment, Father Matt said thoughtfully.
...I heard that Baron Gus from Silverpine Town is keen on attending high-society dinners. That gentleman should be interested in something that can make him stand out at the banquet. If Sheriff Adlai gives it to the baron as a gift... What do you think?"
Luo Yan did not give a positive or negative answer, but returned the question to him.
"I have given this thing to you. You can decide how to use it. Of course, I suggest you discuss it with Sheriff Adlai, including Jack from Thunder City... They are more familiar with the local situation than you and I."
After this period of adaptation, Matt, as a ghoul, has gradually integrated into his current identity, and can even think about problems from the standpoint of "Father Matt" without the guidance of others.
This is a good start.
Luo Yan intends to let him continue and further let him do the specific affairs.
Matt nodded slightly for the Demon King's trust.
"Understood... I will do my best to handle this matter to your satisfaction."
"I believe you will not disappoint me," Luo Yan smiled faintly and continued, "I've finished my work, what about you? Is there anything you need to report... or do you need my help?"
Matt nodded and spoke truthfully.
"The church is on the right track, and the minutiae has been settled by Sheriff Adlai. There is only one troublesome thing. As a ghoul, I cannot use sacred spells. I can only use the teachings of Saint Sith to deal with the prayers of believers...but this may not be a long-term solution." When he said this, he paused and continued with some embarrassment.
"There is also the problem of holy water... The production of holy water also relies on the power of holy light."
This is not just a problem for him.
It is also a problem for Sheriff Adlai.
In this world, the church of St. Sith is not only a church, but also plays the role of a hospital to a certain extent, responsible for treating fatal injuries that cannot be cured by herbalists.
Although the vast majority of poor people did not have the money to purchase church services, there were some wealthy freedmen and gentry in Silverpine Town.
The other one is the adventurer.
· When they are injured and have high income and high risks, they will also give priority to purchasing church services in order to get back to their best condition as soon as possible and get rid of physical pain.
Although Luo Yan has proven that piety is not the only way to use magic, it still cannot change the fact that sacred spells can restrain the undead. This is part of the rules.
Just like the flame formed by the fire element can ignite objects to produce real flames.
Even if he teaches Matt how to use the Holy Light, the latter will show its flaws when actually using it...such as accelerated body decay or something.
Luo Yan thought for a moment and spoke.
"Holy light is not the only healing spell. I can teach you how to use healing spells. As for holy water...how much does this usually cost?"
Matt answered truthfully.
500 silver coins.”
500 silver coins!
Humbling Luo Yan, he couldn't help but take a breath of cold air when he heard this number.
500 silver coins can buy a set of swords and shields at the weapon shop in Thunder City. If you exchange them for copper coins of the same value, you can buy more than 5,000 pieces of bread - a large piece of bread that is enough for a family to share!
This amount of money was almost equal to the entire income of a tenant farmer working on the lord's land for an entire year.
Considering the cost of renting land, daily living expenses, various tax burdens, and fluctuations in food prices, the vast majority of farmers cannot save much money throughout the year.
No wonder Chris always harbors a sense of hostility toward the nobles, and even has the intention to steal money, sex, and murder because of the misunderstanding that she is a noble.
Although this guy is worthy of sympathy, Luo Yan still couldn't help but want to complain. Saint Sith is the one who makes the rules, and the church is the one who collects the money... Let's not talk about the use of hatred. Is there any point in just hating the nobles?
Whichever of the two persimmons is softer, right?
This knowledge must be cut wherever it is placed.
"It's too expensive," Luo Yan shook his head, and continued, "Tell the believers who need to organize funerals, just say... Lord Saint Sith has accepted their kindness, and you should keep the money for yourself."
"As for those who have a lot of money and have no place to spend it, they insist on buying it... Just go to the well and get some water, use it as holy water, and then use the "Soul Release Technique" to release the soul of the deceased from the body."
Since holy water is sprinkled on the corpse, whether it is holy water or not, the dead cannot sit up and talk.
In addition to the Holy Light, the primary spells of the necromancy system can also free the human soul from the body that has just begun to decay, allowing it to go where it should go according to its own beliefs... although it is based on completely different principles from the sacred spells.
Considering that necromancy spells are not suitable for casting in public.
Just wait until the "ceremony" is over, and Father Matt will make up for them.
As for whether this is deception?
Then it must be calculated!
However, this group of people dared to believe that "500 silver coins can give them a good pregnancy." Luo Yan felt that they might as well believe that he was Qin Shihuang, after all, he could really make them shady soldiers.
The reality is so cruel.
Holy water can only prevent the corpse from becoming undead, but it cannot make the soul of the deceased reborn in a good pregnancy at all!
This is not Luo Yan's subjective speculation, but this is what is written in the Book of Holy Words -
"Water blessed by the sacred can bring eternal peace to the dead."
As for having a good pregnancy or something... that thing is purely people's misunderstanding, or unrealistic wish.
Whether it is the surface or hell, reincarnation is based on the level of the soul.
If you want to improve your soul level, you can only please the gods you believe in without taking the evil path.
For the demon god Bayali, it is enough to become an acolyte who preaches and contributes to faith.
Most humans living in hell follow this path, dedicating their lives to the devil. They do not need to be resurrected as undead after death. Their souls enter the reincarnation pool and directly become high-level demons in their next life.
Luo Yan is not sure what the situation is on the surface.
But referring to hell, should high-level demons target knights or nobles?
The target of acolytes is priests.
Thinking about it, as long as you devote your life to Saint Sith, there is still a lot of hope for you to be reincarnated into a noble family in your next life.
As for just wanting to buy a second-generation rich start with 500 silver coins, it’s still a bit of a dream.
Even players of "Calamity OL" know that ghost coins cannot buy soul levels.
Want to upgrade?
Then you have to make a "contribution"!
After hearing the Demon King's instructions, Matt was slightly stunned, with a hesitant expression on his face.
Using well water instead of holy water is somewhat exaggerated.
"Is this... possible?"
Luo Yan smiled faintly.
"Holy water is water that has been blessed with divine blessings. As for whether there is any blessing in it... except yourself, who can expose you?"
After a pause, he continued.
You can sleep in the coffin until it turns to ashes. This amulet is very cheap, only costs 10 silver coins, and it can be carried not only by dead people, but also by living people. It is highly recommended by adventurers..."
"Of course, it only works on dead people."
This thing is not so much an amulet, but actually just a stone with the "Soul Release" magic circle engraved on it.
After the wearer dies, as long as there is no strong obsession, the soul will naturally be liberated from the body.
As for being awakened by the Necromancer as a skeleton soldier, that's none of his business.
This thing and holy water are actually the same thing, except that one is for sprinkling and the other is for use.
The little devil is very good at doing this.
Him said he would help them solve the food crisis. In a sense, this can be regarded as fulfilling his promise.
Matt took note of the Demon King's instructions carefully and continued.
"This 'saint'... what's his name?"
Luo Yan considered the words for a long time and spent two minutes compiling the outline of the entire story.
"He is an orphan, having lost his parents since birth."
"He was born in the hottest grotto in the Wanren Mountains, and only the gushing lava witnessed the baby's cry."
"Thanks to the protection of the gods, he survived the catastrophe."
"An old priest took him home and raised him..."
The preface of the story does not need to be too long, otherwise it would be superfluous and not conducive to word of mouth. As for the omissions in details, bards will naturally make up for him.
All he had to do was give the story a beginning and make sure the amulet actually worked.
"He has no name."
"Those who know him affectionately call him——"
"The King of Flame."
h (End of this chapter)