"The power of Holy Light comes from faith."
After wiping out the Lizardmen, the group continued onward. As they traveled, Li Yu explained the Way of Holy Light to Vivian.
"Humility, honesty, compassion, justice, bravery, honor, protection, sacrifice. These are the virtues of Holy Light, and they are also our faith."
"To gain Holy Light's favor, your faith must align with the virtues of Holy Light. Then, by strengthening that faith, you will receive the response of Holy Light."
Li Yu turned to look at Vivian, who was sharing a horse with Sauron, and smiled. "Vivian, what is your faith?"
"Faith? I... I don't know."
Vivian was still a child. To put it in modern terms, her outlook on life, values, and worldview had not even taken shape yet. How could she have any faith?
"Then... what is your greatest wish?"
Li Yu knew Vivian did not yet possess a complete set of views, so he guided her through her wishes instead.
"A wish? I..."
Vivian turned to look at Sauron behind her and tightly grabbed his hand. "My greatest wish is... to always be with my brother."
"Vivian, I'll protect you. I'll never leave you!"
A sister-con and a brother-con—what a match made in heaven!
"Very good. That is your faith!"
Li Yu waved a hand, and a beam of Holy Light descended over Vivian's head. "Vivian, Holy Light is within you. Tell Holy Light your wish. Tell Holy Light the truest thoughts in your heart."
"Tell Holy Light my wish?"
Vivian slowly closed her eyes and crossed her hands over her chest. Her lovely little face was filled with determination and sincerity.
"I want to protect my brother! I don't want my brother to suffer any harm!"
Her childish voice rang out, like a declaration and also like