Chapter 282: The Tin Knight and The City of Hubris (2)
You carefully observed the reactions around you.
Those who had been looking at Sophia with disapproving eyes until just a moment ago now held quite different emotions in their eyes.
Shock and awe.
The holy power Sophia was emitting was that intense and pure.
It was incomparable to the holy power emitted by those who had proven their qualifications through the emerald so far, or even to the holy power that the original priests had emitted to heal wounds.
To this, the elderly priest said with a face full of emotion, “Oh, great Lord! I express my gratitude for allowing me this great encounter. Child, if it’s not rude, would you please tell me your name?”
“I’m Sophia, daughter of Disthenes.”
“Yes, Sophia. I’ve heard your opinion about the selection well. However, this is a law set by heaven, and as a mere servant, it’s impossible for me to change or cancel it at will. To convey your intentions as well, wouldn’t you come with me to God’s side?”
“I want to stay on earth. There’s so much to learn and explore.”
Sighs leaked out from here and there.
This was because Sophia had rejected, without a moment’s hesitation, the opportunity to go to God’s country, which not only the poor and hungry, but even those living the most wealthy and abundant lives in the city, would desire.
Although he might have been angry out of embarrassment, surprisingly, the elderly priest didn’t seem particularly displeased.