"Human beings in the world are ups and downs. There are too many sins and dirt that contaminate and wear away the originally flawless soul, causing it to continue to sink and suffer forever."
"In order to stay away from sin and corruption, you must purify! Purify yourself, purify others, and purify the world!"
"The power of purification is not only in matter, but also in the mind. From the inside out, from the outside to the inside, bit by bit. Everything we do in daily life, whether still or moving, whether sitting or lying down, whether drinking or eating, is the material for purification.
, achieve your body and soul”
"Only through purification can the soul have the opportunity to ascend to the pure kingdom in heaven and never fall."
A few days later, for unknown reasons, a special "new wind" suddenly blew in Rheinburg and slowly spread. What it said was a new type of speculative thought that had never appeared before, that is, "only
Purification can save the soul and the world."
At first, such remarks were only circulated privately among a few servants in the inner fort, and did not involve outsiders. But gradually, new people joined in and actively learned, causing "Purification and Salvation" to rapidly expand from the original small circle to a wider group of people.
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At the same time, there were faint rumors that the newly appointed internal affairs officer, Lord Senbo, also showed great interest in the "Purification Theory" after learning about it, and gave it a very high evaluation in a private forum.
As a result, many middle- and lower-level officials in the internal affairs system also acted in a destructive manner. Instead of preventing more tenant farmers and slaves from participating in the "purification", they secretly contributed to the situation and used their authority to seek hidden benefits for some activists, such as easier work.
Or get more generous bread when sharing food, etc.
As a result, the trend in Rheinburg changed even more.
Many people who were originally indifferent to the "Purification Theory", or even felt bored, took the initiative to participate in it in the most active manner, hoping to get some practical benefits from it. From the most senior to the youngest.
All of them were enthusiastic and excited. On the contrary, the remaining "non-activists" became the "minority" in Rheinburg, and were silently isolated and subject to stricter supervision.
"Your Excellency, Lord Bruno wants to see you."
Two weeks later, the three-flower elf suddenly requested an urgent meeting with Moriarty.
"Invite him in."
As the real promoter of "purification theory" in Rheinburg, its projection must often change its appearance, actually participate in the people at the bottom, preach the original doctrine to them, and examine the effect of a series of promotion policies.
Fortunately, the plan of "exchanging bread for faith" went smoothly. Even if the projection cannot directly organize churches and priests like the incarnation of the Dark Moon, and bestow magical powers, through "material support, tax exemptions, food subsidies, medical care" and other measures
, can also attract attention and participation. Even if most people have no faith at all for a while, as long as you persist, as time goes by, initiative will become a habit, habit will become natural, and nature can turn into true
faith.
This is human nature and truth, and it has been practiced in many worlds.
"Your Mightiness!"
Entering the room, Bruno saluted respectfully.
But Moriarty could see that the three-flower elf's mood was not as calm as it seemed.
"Please sit down, Bruno, how about a cup of milk tea?"
The elf stopped drinking, and Moriarty ordered his servants to prepare milk and black tea with special gardenia spices. The taste was very good.
It has to be said that since becoming a god, someone's tastes and hobbies have become more stringent and even tricky, and many foods can no longer be swallowed. But this is not due to initiative, but due to the natural evolution of the body itself. Just like human beings
It has been unable to adapt to the average diet of apes.
"Thank you." After all, elves are a cultured race. After drinking half a cup of hot milk tea and the servant retreating, they finally got to the point: "Sir, I have something that I would like to ask you. Is it convenient for me to consult you?"
"Of course, please ask."
Moriarty smiled.
"Are you responsible for the 'purification theory' that has suddenly emerged in Rheinburg recently?"
Bruno's question is very direct. It goes to the core.
"Yes."
Moriarty replied without hesitation.
"Sure enough, without your signal and consent, Lord Senbo would not dare to do such a thing no matter how bold he is." The three-flower elf nodded: "But why, Your Excellency? Why do you behave like this?"
"There are many reasons. In the final analysis, there are two points: first, we need an idea to fight against the Church of Light, otherwise we will be completely defeated on the battlefield of faith; second, 'Purification' is also a real force and is in a neutral camp.
There is no essential harm to humans."
Looking at Bruno's eyes with mixed light and shadow, Moriarty said slowly.
This is also the official explanation of "purification" on the stage of Erathia. Although it is not entirely reasonable, it is not absurd or abrupt either.
"Your Excellency, do you know what you are doing!?" Suddenly, the Sanhua Elf became a little excited: "If you use your personal power to promote a religion, even if you are a Grand Arcanist and a noble lord, you will not be able to succeed! More
What's more, gods are involved, and the Church of Light will definitely retaliate wildly against you and your territory! And, does the 'purification' you call really have such a magnificent power? How will the local human nobles treat it?
Have you considered these issues?"
After saying so much in one breath, Bruno's fair face turned red.
The elves have been inherited for tens of thousands of years, and they are also the mainland race that has the deepest understanding and knowledge of the power of faith, so they know how risky it is. If Moriarty himself was not extremely powerful and had many favors bestowed upon him, I am afraid that the three
The flower elf had left without saying goodbye a few days ago, staying away from this potential crater.
"As for the views of the nobles, haha, they will naturally not allow the emergence of a powerful church, otherwise it will infringe on its inherent interests." Looking at Bruno, Moriarty suddenly laughed and walked to the others: "But if it is
What about a church without power? One that only involves faith, guided by secular power, as a weapon against the Church of Light?"
"No power? What do you mean?"
The three-flower elf was suddenly startled.
"Bruno, the main function of faith is to appease people's hearts, but not to kill or conquer. Otherwise, warriors and mages can completely replace priests."
“But isn’t a church without power just a lamb to be slaughtered?”
The three-flower elf was still confused.
“What if it’s a poor church?”
"poverty?"
Bruno was even more surprised.
In the history of the continent, any church of gods has huge military force and endless wealth, so how can it be associated with poverty.
"For the church, poverty is not a bad thing, luxury is the beginning of degradation. And the power that poverty can breed is often incomparable to wealth."
Finally, Moriarty expressed some of his feelings. (To be continued.)
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