"A biography..."
Roland looked at the white-haired old man with interest.
"Your Excellency, do you mean to use the 'Seris Deification Technique' to lay the groundwork for your rebirth as a petitioner?"
Petitioners were the souls of devout believers in this magical universe.
Believers were justified by faith, and could truly ascend to a Divine Kingdom after death and gain a new life.
Because the gods really existed!
Among the Outer Planes were Heavenly Mountain, the Abyss, Hell, and other planes. Living beings from the Material Plane would be reborn on other planes according to their dispositions and the power of their faith, gaining an enduring existence in spirit.
"As far as I know, petitioners are a special kind of spiritual entity, closely connected to who they were in life, yet distinct from their former selves.
"Are you hoping to accumulate some reserves, Archbishop, so that you will have a foundation of your own in the Divine Kingdom?"
"No, I merely wish to ensure that I can become a petitioner and dwell with God," Archbishop Pana firmly denied any selfish motive, choosing a lofty-sounding explanation.
"To be frank, I sense that my life is already like a candle flickering in the wind. At any moment, the Lord may call me to heaven.
"But becoming a petitioner requires not only steadfast faith, but also a burning spirit and surging passion.
"Not everyone can achieve that.
"As an archbishop, I ought to lead by example and ensure my success. This is simply so that I may draw closer to the Lord and dwell with God!"
"All right, I understand." Roland seemed only half convinced.
"As for your writing fee, please do not worry. I will certainly make it worth your while."
Archbishop Pana did not specify what he could offer Roland, merely