"From now on, Lainer will hold regular National Memorial Ceremonies, formally establishing a pantheon of deities and a divine path sustained by offerings and faith.
This will not only unite the people's hearts and strength, but also forge powerful Guardians to strengthen the nation.
It will also bring lasting benefits to the Kingdom's development."
In the Pearl and Shell Palace, Roland offered Rosa his proposal.
"The first official deity is already my disciple Diego, the god who guards the nation. The second will be Xingtian, the War God, to peacefully bring the Northern Alliance under our rule. The third position will be reserved for Chiyou, Lord of War, to support the operation of spells such as the Naming Art, the True Spirit Pact, and Demon Domination!
Following that principle, every deity we recognize afterward must also have contributed to Lainer or be of benefit to it...
We will not worship useless gods."
Though it was merely a suggestion, in Lainer World it carried almost the same weight as an imperial decree.
Rosa had no intention of objecting, but she could not help asking with some concern, "Then, what about the Goddess of Light Church...?"
"The Goddess of Light's Church is considering moving here and has been investing more and more, but that does not mean Lainer World's faith must be placed under their control.
They can certainly have a place here. The people of Lainer are free to choose their faith, and everyone can compete for believers on their own merits.
But they must operate within the rules permitted by the secular government.
There is no room for negotiation on this. Otherwise, this place will inevitably become a religious state ruled by divine authority."
Rosa nodded. "I understand."
Roland said, "If you really cannot handle them, put the responsibility on