Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest

Luo Xiu never expected that he would see such a rare scene just because he was looking for Anthony to send a message.

Although Connor always behaves very recklessly, I didn't expect that he would have such thoughts about little Marilyn...

No wonder every time Connor's love life is sacrificed, good things come out!

It turns out, it turns out that they are really offering sacrifices...

…

Luo Xiu suddenly felt strong sympathy for Connor.

"This poor child..." Luo Xiu muttered secretly. He silently mourned Connor for a moment, feeling that his guilty conscience was slightly relieved.

Still thinking about whether he should be gentler with Connor when "sacrifice" in the future, suddenly, Luo Xiu felt someone tap him lightly on the shoulder.

Luo Xiu was instantly chilled!

He was just immersed in thinking about Connor and didn't notice the sounds and movements around him.

Luo Xiu then quickly mobilized his spiritual energy, then turned around in a battle-ready posture, looking warily at the person who tapped his shoulder.

But the moment he turned around, what came into Luo Xiu's field of vision was a familiar figure.

Luo Xiu only saw that Anthony suddenly appeared behind him. And his expression turned out to be the same as his own, full of complex emotions of compassion and joy.

"Captain Anthony..." After seeing clearly that he was an acquaintance, Luo Xiu put down his guard, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said, "You scared me."

"Haha, good morning, Luo Xiu." Anthony smiled and said, "I was walking around just now. I happened to see you and wanted to say hello to you..."

"By the way, why are you here?" Anthony asked immediately.

"I'm here to convey an important matter to you on behalf of Priest Leonard." Luo Xiu replied.

He paused and then continued, "But...it's not urgent. So, what happened to Connor?"

When Luo Xiu finally mentioned the word "Connor", Anthony couldn't help it anymore and burst out laughing.

As if he realized that he was not polite, Anthony quickly stopped his smile and said:

"Ahem... Connor has been haunted since the day we returned from Red Maple City."

"A few days ago, Connor found me. He told me: 'After seeing the power of Starro, the [Spiritual Beloved], he always felt that as the [Holy Judge] "I may die at any time. This is indeed a very risky position."

"However, Connor didn't think about retreating or leaving. He just wanted to leave as few regrets as possible before the real 'death' came."

"Well... Connor's feelings for little Marilyn should be a well-known thing among our Holy Judges. Although Connor doesn't usually show this aspect,... everyone knows about it."

No, I don't know... Luo Xiu cursed, but his face still looked like he was listening carefully.

"So, Connor found me. He said that he finally planned to express his feelings to little Marilyn, so he wanted me to help him."

"He wants you to... help him?" Luo Xiu tilted his head slightly and looked at Captain Anthony opposite, who exuded the temperament of a gloomy poet, with strange eyes.

This is the legendary wingman!

At this time, Luo Xiu realized something belatedly - Anthony had clean light brown curly hair and deep blue eyes. He had the maturity and stability unique to a middle-aged man. Coupled with his natural poetic temperament, it is indeed quite in line with the aesthetics of young women from the empire and the middle and upper classes.

Luo Xiu had also felt this feeling from his teacher, the priest "Ivan Jimel". The premise is that Ivan is paying good attention to his appearance.

Perhaps this is why Connor asked Captain Anthony for help...

As if aware of the strange look from Luo Xiu Carlos in front of him, Anthony smiled somewhat self-deprecatingly and said:

"Don't look at me like this... I am quite popular among female believers."

I can tell... Luo Xiu nodded slightly, and then asked casually: "What next?"

"Then, I talked to Connor about my thoughts on pursuing women."

"I told him that young women, especially teenage girls, are naturally romantic."

"And in our city of Sina, I think the place that can best create a romantic atmosphere is the bank of the river at the Vanilla Orchid Market..."

"Well, think about it, Luo Xiu."

"When Connor took little Marilyn to visit the Vanilla Orchid Market, when they came to the bank of the river for a walk, they strolled quietly and comfortably under the cherry blossom trees, chatting..."

Anthony was interrupted by Luo Xiu before he finished speaking.

"Stop, captain, stop for a moment..."

Luo Xiu spread his hands and said helplessly:

"Sorry to interrupt, Captain. Something bad occurred to me."

In Luo Xiu's mind, when he listened to Anthony's talk and then assumed the image of Connor, the scene of "Viking and Miss Sparrow's Cherry Blossom Romance" was instantly formed.

Luo Xiu felt that he might have hallucinated some pictures that were too abstract and beautiful. So he ruthlessly stopped Anthony from continuing.

"I think Connor... with his appearance and personality, it might be better to express his feelings to little Marilyn frankly," Luo Xiu said.

"Oh...is that so?"

Anthony scratched his head, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"Perhaps, what you said is right. That's why Connor scared little Marilyn away. I'm afraid they will all be sad for a few days."

"Let's not talk about Connor for now."

Anthony waved his hand and said, "Luo Xiu, you said you came to me specifically this time. Priest Leonard, what message do you want you to convey to me?"

"Oh, that's right."

Seeing that Anthony finally brought up the subject of Connor, Luo Xiu became slightly more serious and said:

"That's right, Captain. I found a map from a large stronghold of 'Blood of Thorns'."

"..."

Luo Xiu told Anthony exactly what he told Priest Leonard about the "Blood of Thorns" map.

Anthony's expression was first one of surprise, then surprise, then surprise and excitement.

When Luo Xiu finished saying this, Anthony said excitedly:

"Luo Xiu! I think Priest Leonard must have been very excited when he asked you to tell me this! This is crucial information, and we should confirm it as soon as possible..."

"Oh, right."

Anthony suddenly seemed to remember something. He then smiled at Luo Xiu and said, "I almost forgot. Luo Xiu, congratulations on your promotion to the 'Triple Destiny'! Now, like me, you are the 'deacon' of the church and the 'holy inquisitor' of the Holy Inquisition." official'."

The captain was so late-minded. His reaction was much duller than that of Priest Leonard... Luo Xiu smiled lightly, nodded and said, "Thank you, captain."

"It's only a matter of time for you to be promoted to the third level of destiny."

Anthony still smiled and said, "I have always been very optimistic about you."

"So, back to the point."

Anthony suppressed the smile on his face, and then said seriously: "As for the information you conveyed, I think it is most important to confirm their authenticity as soon as possible."

"I hope we can take action tonight. Luo Xiu, what do you think?"

Anthony is now speaking in a consultative tone. Now among the "Holy Judges", Luo Xiu's position is at the same level as Anthony's, and Anthony no longer has the authority to directly order Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu, who noticed the subtle difference, still responded with a friendly smile as usual: "I think there is no problem."

"Okay, then let's decide."

Anthony nodded and said, "I will go back and notify Pamier. And Connor will act with me."

"And you, Luo Xiu... I will trouble you to come to the church at about ten o'clock in the evening."

This time arrangement is relatively easy. Luo Xiu then nodded and said:

"Okay, Captain."

…

After discussing with Luo Xiu some more about the specific details of the operation, Anthony said goodbye to Luo Xiu and went to find the lovelorn Connor to comfort him and inform him of tonight's action arrangements.

Luo Xiu left in the opposite direction to Anthony. For some psychological reasons, he didn't want to meet Connor at this time.

However, at this moment, Luo Xiu inexplicably thought of another person.

——Leonard’s daughter, the [intellectual] little Marilyn.

Luo Xiu felt guilty about Connor, but had nothing to do with little Marilyn. After rejecting Connor, the little girl ran away in a panic.

Maybe... I can make some amends for Connor or learn something from her.

Luo Xiu thought like this, and it was rare for him to feel pure kindness in his heart.

Now little Marilyn is wandering outside alone. Now, at this juncture of the impending war, as an exchange student equivalent to the "Alchemy Institute" and the "Holy Court Church", Marilyn, who is alone, is still in some danger.

There is plenty of time now. Luo Xiu's schedule today is to find the "dwarf blacksmith" Mir, give him the materials dropped by the "Colorful Emperor Spider", and ask him to help forge new weapons. This doesn't take too long.

As for little Marilyn, she should later return to the church and her father Leonard.

Just think of it as a favor... Luo Xiu thought.

After all, well. After all, Connor will still have to be used as a sacrifice in the future...

If it were a metaphysics sacrifice, it might not be so easy and good stuff would come out!

This is called "sustainable sacrifice"!

"..."

Luo Xiu thought so and walked in the direction where little Marilyn left.

…

…

Little Marilyn, after she rejected Connor's confession, she ran alone to a small park not too far away.

She was wandering around aimlessly, with a distracted expression on her face.

Suddenly.

"—little Marilyn?"

A soft voice sounded from behind Marilyn.

At the same time, she was lightly tapped on the shoulder.

"--ah!"

The sparrow-like little Marilyn suddenly screamed, and her body trembled slightly at the same time.

Little Marilyn looked back in horror. When she saw clearly that the person speaking and patting her shoulder was the church's new deacon and inquisitor "Roseux Carlos", her nervous heart calmed down a little, and she felt a long sigh of relief while caressing her heaving chest. tone.

"It's you...Mr. Luo Xiu." Little Marilyn said with some fear, "Please, please don't scare me..."

"Mr. Luo Xiu"? Luo Xiu was slightly startled. Since arriving in Sina City, as a "priest" of the church, he has not been called this way for a long time.

The last time he was called this, it seemed that it was the wealthy young man Alerdine from the "Golden Kingdom"... And little Marilyn, she is still as timid as ever... Luo Xiu thought to himself.

Luo Xiu then half-crouched down so that his eyes were at the same level as little Marilyn. He asked little Marilyn in the gentlest tone possible: "Little Marilyn? Why are you here?"

"I...I..."

Little Marilyn's cheeks turned red, and she said in a somewhat broken voice: "Because, because of Kang...Mr. Connor..."

"Because of Connor?" Luo Xiu imitated a confused tone. After making a slightly thoughtful expression, he said to little Marilyn:

"Little Marilyn, if you don't mind, you can treat me like a tree hole and tell me anything you want."

"But now..."

"I suggest you go back to the church first, and go back to your father, the priest. The situation is special now, and it may be dangerous outside."

"..."

"Um... um, okay."

Little Marilyn nodded seriously, "Then, I'll trouble you, Mr. Luo Xiu. Please take me back to the church..."

"This is what I should do." Luo Xiu responded with a smile.

Little Marilyn followed Luo Xiu. The two people walked slowly towards the church.

Luo Xiu also let go of his senses and explored possible dangers around him. He did detect some unusual spiritual surges, but he was not hostile to little Marilyn.

The two people then returned to the Vanilla Orchid Market and walked towards the Triumph Square.

During this time, little Marilyn kept her head down and remained silent.

After walking through the corner of the main street of Vanilla Orchid Market, little Marilyn finally said with some shyness:

"Mr. Kang... Mr. Connor, he, he expressed to me, expressed..."

The word "white" was stuck in little Marilyn's throat and she couldn't say it out.

"Well..." Luo Xiu nodded in agreement, without expressing too many personal opinions. Just quietly doing the job of "tree hole".

"...Mr. Connor, he invited me and Mr. Anthony to come to the Vanilla Market last night to purchase some supplies for the church."

When she realized that Luo Xiu was really just listening quietly, little Marilyn gradually calmed down and became less nervous.

"Well... I was thinking that I really needed to come to the Vanilla Orchid Market to buy some 'alchemy' materials, so I agreed to him."

"At the beginning, we were quite happy and the purchasing process went smoothly."

"Then, then Mr. Anthony...he, he suddenly said that he had something to leave..."

"So, Mr. Connor and I are the only two left, um..."

"At that time, I felt that Mr. Connor... he, he seemed to be shaking a little..."

"As an 'alchemist' whose main course is 'potion', my first reaction at that time was that Mr. Connor was not feeling well..."

"But when I just wanted to ask him, Connor...Mr. Connor, he suddenly knelt down to me!"

"I was shocked! Mr. Luo Xiu...you know? At that time, Mr. Connor, he was really scary..."

"He keeps telling me that he likes...likes me..."

"He, he actually, actually said that to me..."

"And, even... Mr. Connor, he is always talking about 'until death do us part', 'the only sustenance', 'the sparrow princess', 'forever loyal love'..."

"These are all love poems left by those bards... Mr. Connor, he, he actually recited love poems for me!"

"Mr. Connor at that time, he was completely different! He no longer looked like the Connor I knew..."

"The Mr. Connor I know, it is absolutely, absolutely impossible for him to say such a thing..."

"He should be a more frank, cheerful, and straightforward person. Although he is not as gentleman as Mr. Anthony, I feel that Connor like that is the most real and reliable..."

"And when Mr. Connor... he, he said those words, I was so scared..."

"You know, Mr. Luo Xiu, I'm so scared! That's not Mr. Connor, that's like a stranger who looks like Mr. Connor! So..."

"So, I ran away..."

"..."

Luo Xiu had been quietly listening to little Marilyn's words.

When little Marilyn said this last sentence, Luo Xiu felt a deep sense of helplessness in his heart.

What have you taught me, Captain Anthony... Luo Xiu complained inwardly.

Following Little Marilyn's statement, Luo Xiu's inner feeling of guilt had mostly subsided, and was replaced by another feeling.

——This is all Anthony’s fault!

And when little Marilyn finished telling this, her cheeks were also stained with a faint blush. She bit her lip tightly, as if she didn't want to continue talking.

Luo Xiu then asked little Marilyn at the right time:

"So, little Marilyn..."

"In your heart, Connor Ruane, what kind of person is he?"

"..."

"Mr. Connor, what kind of person is he?"

Little Marilyn's tone was a little doubtful. She lowered her head, as if she was thinking about something seriously.

After a while, little Marilyn raised her head and said with clear eyes:

"Mr. Connor, he is a good man."

...

As they chatted, Luo Xiu had unknowingly sent little Marilyn to the door of the church safely.

Little Marilyn then walked into the church gate, and she turned back and waved goodbye to Luo Xiu.

"Thank you, Mr. Luo Xiu! Thank you for listening to me..."

Without waiting for Luo Xiu's response, little Marilyn went deep into the church like a sparrow.

When watching little Marilyn's figure disappear, Luo Xiu turned around and left, walking towards the direction of the "authentic dwarf blacksmith shop".

Along the way, Luo Xiu's expression changed several times, looking a little complicated.

——Good guy card! In front of him, little Marilyn gave Connor a good guy card!

This is not a good sign... Luo Xiu pondered.

However, this seems...

I can feel more at ease and sacrifice Connor's emotional career? !

After all, after this incident, Anthony was the culprit of Connor's "failed confession", and the "good guy card" was given to him by little Marilyn herself...

This has nothing to do with him, Luo Xiu Carlos!

"..."

While thinking this, Luo Xiu has arrived at the door of the "authentic dwarf blacksmith shop".

Mil's blacksmith shop was still as deserted as usual. Luo Xiu then walked up the steps and gently knocked on the door of the blacksmith shop.

"——Creaky", a gap half the width of a face opened from the dilapidated door.

Mil poked his head through the crack in the door and took a peek at the visitor.

When he saw that the visitor was the previous "priest", the door was completely opened.

The dwarf Mir, holding a hammer in one hand and one hand on his waist, raised his head, pointed his nose in the direction of Luo Xiu, and said unhappily:

"——Why is it you again?!"

"..."