Chapter 1089 - 163: Doctrine Interrogation and Successful Recruitment of Divine Chosen Priest (Part 4)

Chapter 1089: Chapter 163: Doctrine Interrogation and Successful Recruitment of Divine Chosen Priest (Part 4)

Su Li took a step forward and looked into Dante’s eyes, "Sir, this is by no means an indulgence in luxury, but a ’weapon’ for spreading the glory of the Goddess! Your path of asceticism, your journey of preaching, can purify more souls and ignite more faith in the Sun Goddess! Imagine, when you wear this robe, walking through chaos-ravaged wastelands, plague-infested villages, or faith-wavering towns... You will become a moving lighthouse built by the light of the Goddess! Its radiance and calling power will be something you cannot achieve even if you travel barefoot across mountains and rivers!"

He concluded with resonant finality, "Staying in the Bauhinia Territory is not stagnation, but to obtain this tool that will make your missionary work more effective, that will allow the light of the Goddess to shine more widely! For the glory of the Goddess, for saving more souls shrouded in the shadows of Chaos, I implore you, Dante Slough, to stay here for now! Once the rainbow silk robe is made, it will accompany your steps, spreading the faith of the Sun Goddess to more believers!"

Su Li’s words were like a divine revelation, echoing in Dante’s heart. Refusing garments other than those of coarse hemp was a rule of asceticism. Yet the imagery Su Li painted—of an extraordinary tool that significantly enhances faith’s appeal and saves more souls—forcefully struck at the core of his beliefs centered on "spreading faith" as his highest mission.

His withered fingers unconsciously plucked at the rough patches of his robe, eyes cast down, as if listening to the voice of the Goddess deep within his heart, engaging in an unprecedented intense struggle. That rock-solid aura remained, yet it now bore a weight of enduring a great trial.

Time seemed to freeze. Everyone held their breath, waiting for this Ascetic Saint’s final decision.

Finally, Dante slowly raised his head to look at Su Li, his voice hoarse and heavy yet carrying a sense of a do-or-die resolve, "My Lord... the scene you depict... touches upon my most devoted pursuit. If all could be as you say, becoming a bridge to save more lost lambs..." He took a deep breath, as if engraving this monumental decision into his soul, "Then, for the sake of spreading the Goddess’s light, Dante Slough is willing to stay here for the time being!"

Immediately, he stepped forward resolutely, "But my mission is to expand the Goddess’s faith, not for your worldly wars. I will become a mentor for your Territorial Knight Order, not a blade in your hand."

"Deal!" Su Li agreed without hesitation, feeling a great burden lifted from his heart, and a smile of relief and anticipation appeared on his face. Ascetic Saint Dante Slough, this walking lighthouse of faith, had finally stayed!

Moreover, he had brought such a powerful ally to the Church Knight Order, so Freya would have to think about how to repay him next!

This female Deputy Leader and Deputy Dean would again sign a series of unequal treaties with him.

Seeing Su Li’s confident smile, Dante took a deep breath and said, "Perhaps now is the time for your Territory to prosper. Not only the reinforcements, but even I cannot help but become a member of your Territory. Perhaps it is the will of the Goddess, letting me stay here to guide the knights to conversion for you."

"The reinforcements?" Su Li was instantly astonished and asked, "Which reinforcements are you referring to, Sir Dante?" ℴ

Su Li and Hilude looked at each other in surprise; they truly couldn’t think of where any reinforcements might be?