Claire and Alvitr both observed the enormous sphere of light with great interest.
But there was only curiosity in their eyes, not greed.
Dark circled the altar once before asking Caleb Norris, "How do we take it with us?"
Caleb Norris walked over to a nearby shelf and took out something resembling a bronze wine goblet. "This is the ancient divine artifact [Bronze Chalice]. As long as the [Divine Origin] is placed inside the [Bronze Chalice], it can be taken away freely. But I must remind you that the [god]'s [Divine Origin] is linked to the Holy Church. Even if you take it away, you cannot sever that connection. The power of faith gathered by our Holy Church will all be drawn to it. Its very existence is a god without a soul or consciousness."
Seeing how cooperative he was, Dark said, "Don't worry. Since it has come into my possession, its divine status will naturally not be diminished. Perhaps before long, you will see a truly living [god]."
Caleb Norris expressionlessly handed the [Bronze Chalice] to Dark. "I look forward to it."
"Thank you." Dark smiled as he put away the [Bronze Chalice].
There was no doubt that this [Bronze Chalice] was another divine artifact of extremely high value.
This expedition had gained another piece of loot.
Once he no longer needed it to hold the [Divine Origin]... that would be when it truly came into its own.
Afterward, Dark walked toward the altar, climbing the stairs at its center until he arrived before the [Divine Origin].
Upon closer inspection, he could sense the extremely pure emotions radiating from the [Divine Origin].
But Dark knew very well that they were not the emotions of the [Divine Origin], but the beautiful prayers of countless believers.
"So this is the power