please don't believe me

No matter how outsiders speculate, Locke really treats Bishop Clement like family.He was suffocated with doubts in his heart, and he would still talk to Bishop Clermont. In addition, the clergy were originally the targets of people's confession, so Locke developed a habit of speaking directly to Bishop Clermont.

"You mean, you feel you've been cheated?"

Bishop Claremont sat on a white armchair with his hands clasped in his lap, and a plainly bound but old scripture was placed on the table next to him.Locke sat across from him, and was suddenly at a loss when he was stared at by Bishop Clement.He originally thought that the atmosphere sitting in the courtyard would be as relaxed as afternoon tea, and at most it would be as heavy as confessing sins. He didn't expect Bishop Clement to put on a rare serious look at the beginning of this topic.

Not knowing how to reply for a while, Locke had no choice but to nod.

Bishop Clermont asked, "So, who do you think deceived you?"

Locke straightened out his thoughts, and said, "I... At first I was always thinking that Dorin had lied to me. When I told him 'God's Favored One' before, he always put on a businesslike face. I also said that he was old-fashioned and mean. Who knows that he has seen through these tricks a long time ago, and my actions are like a joke in front of him..."

Bishop Clement listened quietly, seeing that Locke couldn't continue, he asked, "What about now?"

"Now, I think about it, it was actually Father Wright who blasphemed the gods." Locke was a little embarrassed when he said it, but finally admitted his mistake, "Dorin actually reminded me from the beginning, but I thought it was him prejudice."

"It's normal for people to make mistakes and misunderstand. The important thing is how to look at these pasts." Bishop Clement said, "From Wright to Dolin, they may not all hide from you, it's just which side of them you see, It's just a matter of choosing which side of them to believe."

Locke scratched his head: "I understand."

Bishop Clement asked again, "What do you understand?"

Locke froze: "What?"

Bishop Clement said: "Did you just understand that Wright was being deceived, and Dorin exposed him, Locke?"

Locke faltered for a while: "...I also understand that you can't easily judge unknown things—even if you have seen or heard it with your own eyes."

"Your wish is not only in Sarah Province, Locke." Bishop Clement sighed softly, "There are thousands of things in the outside world that you have never seen. If you hesitate, there will be great troubles in your life."

Locke couldn't figure out what Bishop Clement wanted him to understand, so he could only respond first.In fact, he still hasn't figured out how the two priests, Wright and Dorin, managed those "miracles". It's an act of pique to be able to believe that these are just tricks to bluff people.

Bishop Clement probably didn't need to make Locke sane right away, he easily changed the subject: "Let's talk about something else. What do you think of Wright now?"

Locke actually mentioned him to Bishop Clement before—it was still positive at the time—but of course his attitude has reversed now: “I personally think it’s not very good.”

Bishop Clermont asked again: "So, what do you think of him as a priest?"

Locke opened his mouth, unable to make a decision for a while.On the one hand, Wright deceived people, which logically violated the doctrine, let alone serve as a missionary priest; but it is very prudent to revoke other people's priesthood, and Locke felt that he would be responsible for what he said.

Bishop Clement saw his bewildered look, and sighed again: "You don't need to give me the answer now, you can tell me after you think it over."

Locke nodded.

Bishop Clement seemed to think of something, and smiled again: "Let me give you a reference. Priest Dolin can expose him in public, but he only gave it to you and two other people who have experienced Wright's methods in private. Showed a little bit—you think about why."

Why?Of course, because the divine right is unshakable.

When Dai Bowen heard Locke's direct question, he quickly gave an answer in his heart.He just wants to remove Wright's competitiveness, not to overthrow people's trust in the church or even the entire religion.If challenged face to face, it is very likely that people will go from denying Father Wright to doubting all "favored ones", and then re-examine whether their beliefs are correct.If it really got to this point, Dai Bowen, one of the "culprits", would be kicked out of the church as a light sentence.

What's more troublesome is that this kind of behavior can easily alarm other "hosts", and Dai Bowen's chances of being "recognized by heretics" are very high.

Considering so much, it is impossible for Dai Bowen and Locke to make it clear.Bishop Clement asked Locke to think about this issue, which meant forcing him to grow up, and Dai Bowen would not add to the confusion.

So he raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Think for yourself. The bishop asked you to use your own brain, don't ask me to cheat, Sir Knight."

Locke didn't speak, but he was slandering the brains of the civil servants.At the beginning, he just felt that he was not qualified for this kind of mental game, so he decided to take it easy and focus on martial arts.

"However, I'm a little curious." Dai Bowen looked into Locke's eyes and said, "Of course, if it's inconvenient, you don't have to answer—why did Bishop Clement ask you to think about this question?"

Locke's heart skipped a beat suddenly, he blinked as if trying to avoid the other party's gaze, and replied calmly, "How do I know..."

Dai Bowen laughed, as if he had succeeded in a prank, with jokes and obvious pleasure: "Locke, your eyes have already told me the answer."

The image of the priest looking into Ms. Lily's eyes flashed in Locke's mind, and he took two steps back involuntarily.

Dai Bowen was even happier. He squinted his eyes slightly and looked at Locke, like an adult looking at a startled child—tolerance, as an interesting thing but limited to that.

"Calm down, my knight," he laughed. "Trust what you see, but don't believe what you think. Open your mind, as you told me."

Bishop Clement informed Locke of his successor in advance. Locke was a little unhappy emotionally, but he understood that it should be so.

"I'm leaning toward Father Doring, what do you think, Locke?"

"Yes. There is no wiser choice, my dear bishop."

At this time, Locke still didn't understand why Dorin didn't expose Wright in public, and he didn't know how to deal with Wright most properly—the "God's One" is still performing his skills as usual—but he understood one thing : Bishop Clement took a fancy to Dorin's intelligence and wisdom, and Dorin's performance proved that he was capable of dealing with any sudden and unknown situation.

Bishop Clermont's candidate report was sent out, which detailed his plan to leave office, the candidate for a new bishop, and the specific circumstances of this candidate.Father Doring's life is briefly described on a sheet of paper, to which is attached his portrait.

Like most other clergymen, Father Doring is enthusiastic, kind, and gets along well with people. He also has and is willing to impart his rich knowledge, which makes him respected by many people.After Bishop Clement inspected him nearby, he believed that he was qualified to be a bishop and help the church in Sara Province to develop better.

And Dai Bowen's "little tricks" were tacitly silent.

Although he was designated as the next Bishop of Sara Province, Dai Bowen's main task has not been completed.He also had to set off for the Holy Land to meet the Pope on the Day of Enlightenment.When the Pope personally announced that Dai Bowen became the new bishop of Sara Province, the main quest was completed.

"Then we set off, my dear Bishop Clement."

Dai Bowen met and said goodbye to Bishop Clermont for the last time in front of the carriage, and then sat in the carriage.This was an era when people had to rely on horse-drawn carriages to travel. For the convenience of long-distance travel, Dai Bowen changed the light-colored robes that clergy often wear.He is the only one sitting in the carriage now, and some luggage is neatly piled up next to him—some are used for tiring journeys, so everything is kept simple, and some are used for participating in the country’s grandest festival, so the meticulous and complicated attire cannot be forgotten.

This small carriage is equipped with two drivers. They are all grown men and have received training from the church, so they can part-time guard to a certain extent.Of course, this car also has real guards - Lord Knight Locke.In the name of a follower of the new bishop, he has been incorporated into the ranks of knights of the cathedral in the province of Sala, but only in junior positions.If he accompanied the new bishop on his pilgrimage, it would also be a stepping stone to his own promotion.

According to the usual practice, if the bishop can go further, Locke's knight status will also rise at the same time.

After this small team departs from the Cathedral of Sala Province, it will join a caravan at the gate of the city.This caravan came from a well-known chamber of commerce in Sara province, and was preparing to rush to the holy land before the pilgrimage day. After all, places where people gather are always rich in money.In order to ensure the safety of people and goods, the caravan also hired mercenaries responsible for security protection.The effective composition of people, money, and materials ensured the team's journey was stable, and there was even room to take care of additional outsiders—of course, clergy were always welcome, let alone the next bishop.

There was a place for Locke in Dai Bowen's carriage, but the young man was still excited about the beginning of the journey and preferred to ride a horse.He bid farewell to Bishop Clement even later than the new bishop, then lightly turned on his horse and chased the carriage, leaving behind a dashing figure.

Dai Bowen opened the curtain and waved to the person who was still standing at the door to see him off.He seemed relaxed and happy, looking forward to the journey, but these were only the last days he could relax.

Going to the Holy Land is not the end, but the beginning.As long as he thought of him... oh, it should be Dorin Blair's information that was displayed in front of the Pope, he couldn't help but tense up.

As long as you have studied the gambling rules of side quests, you will understand——

The identities of the hosts are most likely related to religion.

Including the pope who determines the success or failure of Dai Bowen's mission.