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"Francis, although you're a smart kid, I don’t want to speak to you in the language of politicians. Let me put it this way..."
Ferdinand gestured for Du Cheng to sit next to him, looking at him as a kind elder would his child. "You are the descendant of the God of Fighting, connected with the Holy Church. Therefore, the God of Fighting behind you is also a friend of the Holy Church, and I forgive everything about him! I will also conceal everything about him from everyone!"
Du Cheng’s heart finally settled. Ferdinand spoke plainly—having a powerful God of Fighting behind him, one capable of assassinating high-ranking officials in the Empire, made him incredibly valuable to the Holy Church. This meant the Church would spare no effort to assist him.
"Father, I understand what you mean. Although I have never met that God of Fighting, once I do, I will definitely convey the Church's good intentions!"
"You are a smart child!" Ferdinand stood up and walked toward the door, smiling. "Tomorrow, the Church will inform King Balgrena of Laning that the death of the finance minister is concluded. No one will trace it back to you! As for the masked God of Fighting who stole the Karman Holy Artifact, hehe, I believe he is likely your friend, so no one will know about it either!"
Thus, the murder of Friss on God’s Day morning was, under the workings of the Church, as though it had never happened.
After all, Friss’s entire family was dead, and the Church could say whatever it liked.
This was Ferdinand’s first gift.
"Thank you, Father!" Du Cheng escorted Ferdinand out, and when they reached the tower door, he asked, "Does my father know about the God of Fighting protecting me?"
"If he knew, would he still let you live in a place like this? This matter, only the successive Fathers can view it in the Church’s most secret records."
He gently stroked Du Cheng's forehead, smiling kindly. "Good child, you're still young, you don't understand the power of the Church. If the Church doesn't want something known, no one can know!"
Du Cheng understood. This world was similar to the medieval era of Europe in his past life. Thinking about the "dark" times when fanatic Christians sent kings to the stake, he could comprehend the Church’s power in the God of Fighting world.
Du Cheng stepped forward to open the door, but Ferdinand waved his hand, signaling he had more to say.
"The virtues of St. John’s City... although Friss is dead, his sins are not forgiven. I will keep an eye on his redemption money for you. Be patient for a few days!"
This was the second gift.
Ferdinand opened the door. He felt that the gifts he had given Du Cheng were enough for now. Once the forensic experts determined the mysterious God of Fighting's strength, he would adjust Du Cheng’s gifts accordingly.
Outside, the Anges family was still waiting.
"Honorable Father, could the death of the finance minister’s family be related to Francis?" Anges asked.
"Vice-General, you're thinking too much!" Ferdinand smiled mysteriously, then noticed Anges’s cold gaze on Du Cheng, which made him think.
The God of Fighting who could kill Friss in St. John’s Cathedral could also kill him. For someone who could threaten his life, offering more benefits was not excessive!
With that thought, Ferdinand signaled Du Cheng to stand in front of him, placing his hand on Du Cheng’s forehead. "I, Ferdinand, once again bless Francis St. Sigru Cain!"
This was the third gift.
Anges was stunned. Charles beside him was seething with envy, while Steve looked at Du Cheng and the Father with mixed feelings of surprise and joy.
Ferdinand said, "Anges, I have blessed Francis twice and will personally baptize him! From now on, treat this child well! In addition, please allow me and this good child to have some small secrets between us!" With that, he floated away, leaving Anges with no explanation.
This was the position of the God of Fighting Church. Its Father did not need to explain anything to the Empire’s Vice-General!
Du Cheng understood. Ferdinand’s blessings must have certain advantages. He was doing this to win over the God of Fighting guarding him, but he wasn’t going to refuse!
"Why!?"
After Ferdinand left, Charles yelled out angrily. "The shame of the Saint Cain family, why should they receive the Father’s blessings twice!? Ancestors, I…"
"Charles, shut up!" Anges gave Du Cheng a strange look and said, "Francis, I don’t know what you said to the Father, but since you have his blessing, Steve, take care of his new living arrangements. From now on, his monthly allowance will be the same as yours—one gold coin!"
With that, Anges stormed off.
Charles glared at Du Cheng in resentment before leaving as well.
Du Cheng coldly stared back at Charles but was puzzled. Could two blessings really bring such great benefits? At this moment, Steve suddenly hugged him, wailing, "Oh, my dear brother, your big brother, poor Steve, is so envious!"
"Big brother, please show some respect. Your brother is not interested in men!" Du Cheng joked as he pushed Steve away, laughing. "Quick, tell me, what good is the Father’s blessing?"
"The Sigru ancestors, dear brother, you don’t know?" Steve rolled his eyes. "So many benefits, let me tell you two direct ones. First, it can be used to absolve sins. Second, in the God of Fighting Academy exams run by the Church, it adds points!"
"Two blessings equal twenty points. If I had your twenty points, I wouldn’t have failed the exams twice!" Steve suddenly sighed, lowering his head in apparent disappointment. "Maybe I should really try for the God of Fighting Academy this year, or else the spirits of the ancestors won’t forgive me!"
Du Cheng hadn’t fully integrated into life on the continent of Ainstein and didn’t understand Steve’s disappointment. He comforted him, "Big brother, it’s just an exam. You’re the eldest son of father, the heir to the Duke. Even if you don’t get into some lousy school, what’s the big deal?"
"Lousy school?!" Steve suddenly grabbed Du Cheng’s collar and shouted, "Dear little brother, do you know? The ‘lousy’ school you’re talking about is officially called the ‘Cradle of the Gods of Fighting’ and the ‘Diamond Path to Success.’ Let me tell you, every year on God’s Day, when the God of Fighting Academy students graduate, hundreds of countries and thousands of families from across the Three Continents will crowd outside the Academy just to hire a graduate!"
Du Cheng shook his head in confusion. It sounded more like he was hearing about a world-class university from his past life than a school on the continent of Ainstein.
Steve patted Du Cheng’s shoulder again. "Dear little brother, the top student from last year’s God of Fighting Academy was an ordinary fighter before, but after graduating, do you know how much he was offered?"
"The Deputy Commander of the Third Legion of the McCallen Empire, a first-class marquis!! And he married the most beautiful princess of the McCallen Empire!!"
Du Cheng smiled indifferently. The God of Fighting Academy, as the name suggested, was a school for Gods of Fighting. He, who couldn’t sense natural forces, had no chance of getting in. The best path for him was to focus on training the Lotus Treasure Mirror.
Thinking of the Treasure Mirror, Du Cheng suddenly remembered he hadn’t done a good deed in days, and he was itching to do something!
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