Chapter 415: Proof of Existence (3)
0% The Holy Nation had many orphanages.
One might wonder why there would still be so many orphans now that the age of war had ended but, in truth, in this continent, there was no such thing as a safe place. Demonic Beasts and criminals constantly lurked, waiting for a chance to prey on the weak.
Even in the Capital, said to have the best law and order, criminal organizations had never been fully eradicated.
It was obvious, then, how harsh life must be for ordinary people living in rural areas. Simultaneously losing both parents was a frequent tragedy
In that sense, the orphanages in Holy Nation were relatively better off.
The Church of Heavenly God, which emphasized mercy and love, took genuine interest in the lives of orphans. Not only did they offer financial aid, they even regularly conducted inspections to root out corrupt orphanages that exploited children.
The document the Saintess handed me detailed something along those lines.
“In other words, my trial will be suspended on the condition that I volunteer at the orphanages.”
“Yes, but strictly speaking, it’s just a deferment.”
I made a quiet hum, sinking into thought.
The Holy Nation had countless priests and holy knights, but they were usually busy. They didn’t have the time to check on every small, remote orphanage scattered throughout the land.