Miusaliqi's sudden decision to resign stunned everyone at the local church.
Yet no matter how strenuously his colleagues and superiors tried to dissuade him, Miusaliqi—utterly unlike his former self—gave them no room for discussion. Following the proper procedures, he forcibly completed the entire resignation process.
Before long, news of Miusaliqi leaving the church had spread through every street and alley of Qianxin City.
In this city, countless fellow church members and ordinary citizens alike had received Miusaliqi's help and gifts.
Thus, everyone was overwhelmed by shock, regret, and worry over Miusaliqi's choice.
The vast majority believed that repeated failures at the baptism had driven Miusaliqi to despair. One after another, they came to visit him, bearing gifts and offering their comfort.
What they did not know was that the devout believer they remembered—one who delighted in helping others, gave selflessly, and took pride in serving the Holy Light—no longer existed.
By now, faced with the endless stream of visits and concern from these warmhearted people day and night, Miusaliqi, shut away in his home, felt only restless irritation.
Several days later, Miusaliqi packed some light luggage and quietly left the city where he had been born and raised.
After recalling those extraordinary memories, Miusaliqi ultimately decided that he had to seek the "truth."
Although he still had no idea how he should uncover those truths, he understood that, no matter what, remaining in this Holy Light Pure Land would yield no progress.
Thus, Miusaliqi decided to head for the Auling Labyrinth.
He would wager everything left of his life on this gamble with no road of retreat!
Of course, the Auling Labyrinth was not a place one could simply go to at will.
After all, the Holy Light Great Wall and the Border Knights stood guard over the boundary between