Chapter 333: Bread and Dagger (31)
The Saintess’s benevolent smile was mostly a facade. In other words, it was no different from a long-worn mask. A kind and noble Saintess was what most believers wanted. It was a fortunate situation for her, who wished to shed the ‘lowborn’ label.
Even if she was of orphan origin, she couldn’t be recklessly touched if she had the support of the masses.
That was the fundamental nature of religion.
And matter how powerful it was, the Church of Heavenly God couldn’t continue without believers.
Therefore, the Holy Nation showed an unusual obsession with ‘symbols.’
Believers want proof of God’s existence. That’s why numerous symbols are employed in religious ceremonies in addition to the miracle called ‘Holy power.’
It was an essential process to elicit the people’s voluntary faith and devotion.
From this perspective, it was clear how remarkable of a figure was the ‘Saintess.’
Her very appearance was extraordinary to begin with.