Chapter 235 - 5: Reinvention_3
Komer’s feigned respect did not cause any fluctuations in the girl’s emotions; she seemed to have anticipated the young lord sitting before her would be difficult to deal with. She never thought a few words could make him change his faith and turn back, which is quite unrealistic.
"Your baron, you are of noble birth from the Kingdom of Nicosia, and your father is also the quite respected Cyprus Finance Officer. Although the Kingdom of Nicosia and the Homer region advocate religious freedom, with over a dozen sects and denominations within the kingdom and the region, why have you chosen the God of Darkness as your main deity? I am very curious to know the true answer to this question and hope you can satisfy my humble curiosity." Without a mask to hide behind, the girl’s pride and nobility seemed even more evident, and despite the Dark Binding, it failed to suppress her poise and elegance, making it feel as though Komer was the prisoner, and she, the judge.
"Heh, Mage Lome, I think you might be misunderstanding me; I don’t deny that I practice Dark Magic, or you might consider me a Dark Mage, but Hades, the god of darkness, is not the primary god I worship. You are perhaps a bit off in that regard. As for my mage friends, they are all here at my invitation to partake in the adventure at Damarlinsk Castle. I have no authority over their beliefs as long as their actions do not contravene the laws of Caucasus, and I never interfere." Komer, unfazed by the other party’s aggressive tone, explained with a smile, "You might not believe it, but the fact is indeed so. Under the current circumstances, I have no need to deceive you, do I?"
"So, Your baron, are you saying that you still believe in our God of Light?" The slightly sarcastic tone did not sound friendly, but her voice, clear as a oriole, masked the hostility in her tone, presenting a different flavor to Komer’s ears.
"Mage Lome, this God of Light is also not something I particularly believe in. If I really had to choose a god I was willing to worship, I would prefer the War God Mars." Shrugging his shoulders, Komer preferred this kind of heart-to-heart conversation; he was very willing to resolve issues in this way.
"Your baron, are you saying that faith can also be chosen or switched easily? Your statements are quite hard to comprehend!" The beautiful girl’s gaze turned colder, "As a noble lord of the Kingdom of Nicosia, such thoughts of yours are truly frightening."
"Frightened? Is there anything that the Church of Light is afraid of? Hahaha!" Komer’s attitude became increasingly unrestrained and arrogant, "Miss Lome, could we talk about the purpose of your visit to Caucasus? Additionally, I’m very intrigued to know your status within the Church of Light, what is it about Caucasus that warrants such attention from the Church? First, the Thunderhorse Knights, then the priests and the priests, and now you, the enigmatic Grand Mage. Heh, does this little piece of land in Caucasus attract the fancy of the Church of Light that much?"
After a long study of Komer’s face, the beautiful girl showed a mix of disdain and pity, remaining calm and composed until Komer finished speaking, "Your baron, with such a good family background and opportunities, why do you seek a path to your own destruction? Do hate and slaughter attract you that much? Why must you walk this road? If you are willing to renounce your ways and turn to goodness, our Church of Light is very willing to accept citizens who have gone astray and found their way back."
"Renounce my ways and turn to goodness? Stray and return? Well said, Miss Lome. I don’t know what your criteria for distinguishing good from evil are, but darkness has always existed in opposition to light. As for hate and slaughter, these are intrinsic realities that cannot be avoided. I can’t understand why you abhor these things so much. Is it because practicing Dark Magic invariably makes one innately evil and they must commit unforgiveable sins, whereas anyone who follows the Church of Light can cleanse any wrongdoing and become a saint? Ridiculous! Laughable!" Hearing such words for the second time left an even worse taste in Komer’s mouth; these self-proclaimed representatives of the God, with the support of the Church of Light, acted so arrogantly and dismissively, treating everything as nothing, no wonder the Continent could never find peace with these people in power.