Ansu Had Been the Goddess's Most Loyal Believer Since Ancient Times

Ansu's current rank was Reserve Saint, so he could only exchange for low-tier blessings.

Among the low-tier blessings of the Holy Light element, there were also countless Magic Books.

Most importantly, some Holy Light Magic seemed useless, but when paired with Dark Magic, it could produce absolutely explosive results.

That was the true strength of the Light-Dark Priest School of Thought.

For example, the low-tier Magic Ansu could exchange for right now: 'All Things Grow.'

All Things Grow

Blessing Magic

Low-tier

Magic Points Cost: 2 (originally 1)

Magic Effect: The Holy Light Goddess blesses All Living Beings. Those struck by this magic age by half a year, their physical state changing to what it would be half a year later, lasting for one minute.

Magic Description: Child, may the Holy Light shine upon your growth!

This was a buffing spell, and its effect was easy to understand. If one's physical state became that of half a year later, then the upper limit of Magic Points in their body would also increase by half a year's worth, lasting for one minute.

It sounded quite good, but in actual combat, it was utterly useless.

First, the duration was too short. One minute was hardly enough to accomplish anything. Second, the increased Magic Points were not even enough to offset the cost of casting the spell.

For a Saint with average talent, half a year would naturally increase their mana by roughly two points at most.

After subtracting the cost, the net gain was only one point of mana.

And this skill even took up a Memory Slot. It was a complete waste.

As for mages with better talent, they disdained to use such low-tier Magic—they could use buffing spells with far better effects.

Its position was therefore extremely awkward.

But if All Things Grow was used in combination with Gift of the Mother Goddess of Life, the result would be utterly overpowered.

First, use the Mother Goddess of Life to make the enemy pregnant, then cast All Things Grow.

But the target of the spell would not be the enemy—it would be the Void creature in the enemy's womb.

Normally, after ten minutes, when the Gift of the Mother Goddess of Life ended, the Void creature would automatically wither away.

But if the infant's age was increased by half a year, then All Things Grow was used twice, it would instantly reach full term at ten months. The Void creature would then burst out of the body!

And it would remain on the field for one minute, until the effect of All Things Grow ended.

When these two useless spells were combined, they became the most disgusting cancerous build in PVP from Ansu's previous life. He named it the Child Summoning Technique!

—That was how the Light-Dark Priest School of Thought was played.

Without hesitation, he spent Faith Points to exchange for 'All Things Grow.'

Low-tier Magic did not cost many Faith Points. It only took five, leaving Ansu with ten remaining.

However, Ansu did not intend to exchange for any more Magic.

There were not many low-tier Holy Light spells he could make use of, and Ansu's Holy Light talent truly was poor. For the same Holy Light Magic, he had to spend twice as many Magic Points.

To truly establish the Light-Dark Priest system, he needed Holy Light Magic of at least intermediate tier.

Therefore, becoming an Official Saint was imperative.

Ansu planned to use his remaining Faith Points to increase his stats.

Holy Light's Faith Points could be used to increase a Saint's stats. This was also the strength of the Witch-Hunting Saint School of Thought.

At the first tier, the ratio of Magic Points to Faith Points was ten to one, enough to increase it by one point.

But at the second tier, the required Faith Points would double, becoming twenty to one.

Ansu felt a warmth flow down from the crown of his head, spreading through his organs and limbs. Every inch of his skin was bathed in the Baptism of Holy Light, slowly converting that radiance into his own strength.

Ansu

Magic Points 3→4

The setting sun sank behind the mountains beyond the church. The sky after the rain was clear and translucent, while the fiery clouds rolled like waves.

Ansu knelt on one knee before the goddess's statue, his noble robe trailing across the floor. Sunset light gilded its edges, reflecting a color like gold leaf.

It had to be said that, in terms of appearance alone, he had been born incredibly formidable.

His body and talent possessed the Innate Rich Second Generation Saint Body, while his face possessed the Born Saint Saint Body.

His refined, devout profile was bathed in Holy Light. Strands of silver-white hair drifted through the air in the wind, entwining with the light until it was impossible to tell where the radiance ended and his hair began.

The Maidens beside him were utterly entranced.

"Look, the light around that young man... is this his first prayer? Did he receive the goddess's favor?"

She hurriedly nudged her Companions beside her. "Could he be about to receive a bestowed title from the goddess?"

"It certainly looks like it...?"

"Really?!"

Of course not.

The light around Ansu was merely the visual effect of increasing his mana.

The first time one's mana increased, it also came with this Holy Light effect.

How could he possibly receive a title from the Holy Light Goddess?

His talent was dark as hell. The Holy Light Goddess would never like him.

His relationship with the goddess was purely a transaction of the flesh—he gave the goddess Faith Points, and she enhanced his body.

But—

The corner of Ansu's lips lifted by an imperceptible degree.

This could be used to make something of.

The Newborn

Originally called Novice Life Sacrificer, its name had been altered by the baptism skill, which had originally been Bloody Baptism. It was the first gift the Mother Goddess of Life had given Ansu.

Yet ever since obtaining this title, Ansu had never worn it even once.

Because he had been waiting for this very moment.

During his first prayer, now, with the Holy Light Blessing effect!

The Holy Light effect for increasing mana and the Holy Light effect for receiving a title were exactly the same!

In full view of everyone, beneath the statue of the Holy Light Goddess—

"Equip."

As he silently commanded himself to equip the title, he used the Holy Light effect as cover and casually placed the gift from the Mother Goddess of Life upon his head!

This move was called—passing one thing off as another.

From now on, this title would be considered a gift from the Radiant Goddess.

"Why is it so noisy outside?"

On the Third Floor of the church, the innermost room along the corridor was the study of Priest Luwen Kaz.

The ranks within a diocese were bishop, priest, and deacon.

Above bishops were Capital Bishops—the bishops of the capital—followed by archbishops, Archbishop General, cardinals, and even the Pope.

In this Border City diocese, the bishop held the highest position, followed by several priests.

"Perhaps something has happened, Your Excellency Luwen."

Seated opposite Luwen was a maiden with Brilliant Gold Eyes. She wore a Pure white nun's habit, deerskin boots beneath her skirt, and silver hair cascading to her waist, as white as snow.

"Luojia, there is no need to call me Your Excellency. Once you officially become a Venerable Saintess, I will have to address you as Your Excellency instead."

Luwen replied with a smile. The old man's hair had already gone gray, and his expression was most kindly.

"I still have a long way to go,"

Luojia answered calmly.

"Besides, without your support, Ansu would not have had the opportunity to participate in the Saint Trial—the other priests would never have agreed. They believe it would tarnish the Church's sanctity."

"I was merely doing the future Venerable Saintess a favor."

Luwen said with a smile, "That Child of Curse is indeed worrying. But to be honest, I do not believe he can pass the trial, so it will have no real impact."

"Come to think of it, today should be the day he reports in."

Seeing that the commotion outside had not ceased, the old man slowly rose to his feet. "Let us go see what is happening outside."

—Someone had received a title blessed by the Holy Light Goddess during their very first prayer.

The Old Priest at the church entrance heard the news coming from within.

Who could it be?

He grew curious.

There were several Reserve Saints inside offering prayers.

Was it Deacon John's nephew, Little John, or Priest Sunny's daughter?

With curiosity in his heart, he briskly gathered up the documents, then put away the bag of gold coins Ansu had handed him and tucked it into the lining of his clothes. Throwing on a windbreaker, he pushed open the door and headed inside.

He could bask in a little of the glory too.