rslcontracting Chapter 107
Chapter 107
107: I'll Just Give It a Try... It Worked?
"The Lord's existence... you mean Yahweh?"
Evelia paused for a moment, then thought of the main deity worshipped by the Church, Yahweh, who was hailed as the original Creator. The god Jasmine was asking about must be this one.
And it wasn't just the Church. The angels also worshipped this original Creator.
As for whether this deity actually existed, Evelia felt that it might very well be true.
After all, the fact that even angels worshipped this same god said a lot.
"I think... there probably... is one, right?"
After hesitating slightly, Evelia answered.
"The existence of the gods is beyond doubt. It's just a pity that with the end of the ancient era, we have no chance of meeting the main god who wields supreme authority in the legends. By the way, Miss Evelia, have you ever heard of a theory? It says that the various races of the world were not all created by the same god. Each race has its own ancestral god that they worship. Just like how the elf race today doesn't worship Yahweh, but rather a legendary elf progenitor named Xinghua."
"That theory... I have never heard of it."
"As far as I know, the Descent Faction also worships a genuine deity. But which god that is, whether a righteous god or an evil one, we still have no way of knowing."
That strange cult's god couldn't possibly be anything good, right?
When she thought of that "Corpse Walker" blessed by the "Mother Goddess" that the black-robed man from the Descent Faction had summoned, Evelia couldn't help but feel nauseous. Something that required sacrifices of living creatures' corpses and souls, how could that be a righteous god? She would believe it if you told her it was some Cthulhu-like entity!
"Cough, cough. Sorry, the topic drifted a bit. Since Miss Evelia already knows the origin and history of God-given Magic, next comes the formal lesson."
"A lesson? God-given Magic? Right now?"
Evelia's expression stiffened. Just now, Jasmine had said that races other than humans couldn't learn God-given Magic. And now she was about to teach her hands-on? What if she couldn't learn it? Wouldn't that be like blowing herself up on the spot?
"That's right. Don't worry, Miss Evelia. Your magical talent is very high. You'll surely grasp it very easily. No need to be nervous."
Jasmine smiled and stepped forward twice. Meanwhile, our poor Miss Demon retreated slightly with a guilty conscience, absentmindedly trying to decline.
"As for me... how about we wait until next time? I haven't prepared myself mentally yet."
"No need to be nervous, Miss Evelia. With me, a Saint, as your teacher, you can set your mind completely at ease."
Are you kidding? It's precisely because you, the Saint herself, are acting as my teacher that I'm nervous!
"Thud!"
Suddenly, Evelia felt something solid behind her. Her face instantly became even paler. She had unknowingly retreated to the base of Mikali's statue. Now she truly couldn't run or hide!
"Come now, Miss Evelia. Follow me. First, feel the magic within your body. Imagine that the holy Lord will protect you. Then, channel your magic."
"..."
Evelia closed her eyes. She figured that since she couldn't escape anyway, she might as well give it a try. She would just follow along with Jasmine for now. At worst, when she was discovered to be incapable of learning, she would simply refuse to admit anything. After all, she had Amya, an angel, to speak on her behalf. Even if the Church had suspicions, they probably wouldn't do anything to her.
If all else failed, she still had Little Ke, and all the messy trump cards that her various aunts and uncles had stuffed her with!
So Evelia stopped resisting. She began to channel the magic within her body as Jasmine had instructed and silently recited Yahweh's name in her heart.
"Finally, listen to the call from your deepest heart. Transform your magic into a shield that can protect yourself and your loved ones. Just like this."
As she spoke, Jasmine completed her demonstration of God-given Magic. A pale golden film released from within her body, transforming into a shield engraved with ancient runes that stood before Jasmine. She waved her hand casually, and the shield flew about according to her will. Finally, it transformed back into threads of golden light that drilled back into Jasmine's body.
"The hardest part of God-given Magic is the first time you use it. Don't be impatient. Calm down and devoutly recite your faith in the Lord in your heart. Huh?"
Before Jasmine could finish speaking, she saw a golden light screen with a color even richer than her own emerge from within Evelia's body. It finally transformed in the air into a golden shield that looked almost solid, standing before Evelia. In an instant, Jasmine's eyes went blank with shock.
Along with her, Amya, who had been quietly eating milk cookies while watching the show, also went blank with shock. And so did Evelia herself.
"This... is God-given Magic?"
Evelia tried picking up the golden shield she had condensed. The shield was very light, as if woven from silk. Holding it in her hand, she couldn't feel any weight at all. Moreover, it seemed she could change its form at will with her thoughts.
Just like this...
Evelia focused her mind. The golden shield in her hand instantly expanded, transforming into a thick golden barrier that protected her completely. Seeing this, the shock and disbelief in Jasmine's eyes grew even heavier.
"M... Miss Evelia... How did you do that?"
Jasmine subconsciously pinched her own face hard. She only stopped after the pain made her eyes nearly tear up. She then looked at Evelia with burning eyes, as if looking at some incredibly rare treasure.
"Miss Jasmine... Please don't look at me like that. I'm shy."
Evelia felt uncomfortable under Jasmine's gaze. She hid behind the altar somewhat bashfully and put away the golden barrier she had just condensed.
"Miss Evelia... Do you know how long it took me to master this most basic God-given Shield when I first learned God-given Magic?"
"How long?" Evelia asked tentatively.
"One hour. I spent one hour, and the Old Pope already called me a genius rarely seen in ten thousand years. You should know that for ordinary practitioners learning God-given Magic, going from knowing nothing to reaching a basic level takes at least two to three weeks, or even a month! The hardest part is condensing the Lord's faith and blessing and transforming it into one's own power! That requires not just magical talent, but also comprehension! Miss Evelia, this isn't at the level of being rare in ten thousand years anymore! Even I'm starting to suspect that you might be Yahweh's own daughter!"