Chapter 63: The Temple’s Education

‘Could this be considered a judicial exam for another world? This completely shatters my traditional image of a priest. So, do other temples also have special requirements for their own exams? I didn’t expect people in this other world to have so many similarities to my world before I traveled here in their paths to promotion. Although I managed to escape some troubles in certain aspects because I chose a different path, should I pray a little for those poor souls still stuck in the bitter sea?’ George suddenly felt a bit of unease in his conscience. Was this an overabundance of sympathy?

All of this seemed to affect George, and then he blurted out: “I hope those little brats like hers can study hard and prepare well for that side! I mean, if she cannot pass the legal exam, what will her future look like?”

“You don’t need to worry about this at all. Even if she cannot become a formal priest, the knowledge she learned during these years in the Temple is enough for her to support herself. Besides, there are also non-clergy positions in the Temple. Compared to ordinary commoners, her future is much brighter. Also, her current worries about learning the law might not last in the future. The future always holds infinite possibilities, doesn’t it?” Priest Gavin looked at George with a teasing expression, and that ambiguous gaze made George’s scalp tingle.

‘I almost forgot that this is a world where knowledge is held by only a few.’ Priest Gavin’s plain words completely touched George. Perhaps it was because their life levels were different. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. Most of George’s circle consisted of privileged classes like him or lucky newcomers to the privileged class. So, although he knew about this situation in daily life, it was not very clear, and his understanding of this aspect often remained only on paper.

“Truly an excellent training method. With such a system for cultivating reserve forces, it is no wonder your Temple has always maintained such vitality. I am even more confident in our future cooperation,” George let out a unique sigh.

Priest Gavin slightly withdrew his ambiguous gaze and then spoke seriously: “You might not expect it! This method of training clergy first appeared in the newly established War God Temple. Although the cycle is longer and the cost is higher than the past master-apprentice teaching method, the quality of the priests has improved almost like a qualitative change. That Prince won the God War by relying on this and overthrew the old warrior who had the same clergy status and even more accumulated power . After that, this practice began to spread.”

‘Using favors to win people’s hearts, while using the dual guarantee of faith and Contract to maintain loyalty? It seems that under such a general environment, the risk for secular rulers to use this method is too high, and the investment does not match the return. Otherwise, so many smart people would have promoted it widely long ago, and would they wait for me to do it today?’ George couldn’t help but complain to himself about his previous behavior.

“I say, Priest Gavin, if our cooperation officially begins, are you interested in transferring to my Territory?” Perhaps feeling that having a communication partner who gets along well would be more beneficial for the future cooperation of both sides, George invited Priest Gavin.

This made the other party fall into thought. From his expression, it seemed he was struggling quite a bit. Because of this situation, the room fell into silence for a moment, and George, who had nothing to do, could only drink tea by himself.

“Deacon! The High Priest’s meeting has just ended. Viscount Bolerum, who was scheduled to meet today, can come in now.” A child’s voice from outside the door broke the peace in the room.

George turned around to look and saw a little kid of no more than ten years old standing at the door. This little guy must have had a good diet in his daily life; otherwise, he wouldn’t have grown up with such a sturdy and round face. Plus, those clear and bright eyes, and the white, neat teeth he showed when he smiled. In a few more years, he would definitely be a handsome young man.

“It seems your luck is good today; you should have enough time to set the general direction. The person outside is Kregan. Just follow him later. He will take you to the reception hall where the High Priest is. As for the question just now, if I can participate in drafting the new legal documents, I will definitely go. If not, I will need to consider it for a while longer.” Priest Gavin did not directly say no. Looking at him, he indeed seemed hesitant.

“Okay! See you for now, Priest Gavin. During my time in Karada, I will wait for your answer. But I think that day will come soon.” After bidding farewell to Priest Gavin, George put down the cup in his hand, stood up, and walked to Kregan. Looking down at him, he said, “Then I leave it to you, Kregan.”

“Leave it to me! I guarantee to complete the task.” Kregan patted his chest like an adult to make a promise.

‘Kids! You just have to coax them.’ Seeing Kregan’s so competent performance, George felt a little proud in his heart. But is coaxing kids really a skill? Could it be that George plans to kidnap little loli girls home to raise them in the future?

Kregan led the way in front. Seeing a little kid acting so seriously, George found it funny in his heart. Especially after comparing him with the gnome Thomas, who was clearly old but acted silly, threw tantrums, and tried to be cute. George felt that this little guy in front of him was cuter. However, because of his height, this little guy’s speed in the Temple, where running was basically not allowed, was not fast. This made George, who was following him, feel like he was taking a walk in a park after a full meal before he traveled here.

“Why is he so sure I will make an answer so soon? Did he already decide to let our Temple participate in the revision of the laws?” Priest Gavin, left alone in the room, immediately understood the meaning behind George’s words just now. At this time, he was far from being as calm as before, after all, a door to the future was opening right in front of him.

After winding through the twisting and turning roads in the Temple, George arrived at the reception hall where the High Priest was located, led by Kregan. However, probably because it was a Temple, the furnishings here were basically no different from the room where he had talked with Priest Gavin. However, what surprised George the most was that the High Priest of the Temple of the Lord of Justice was completely different from the image he had imagined in his head; it was a difference between heaven and earth.