Conversion

At 8:00 AM, in the prayer room located on the Third Floor of the Cabin.

As soon as Lugano entered, he saw Father Montserrat, dressed in a brown Priest's robe, giving Sermon. In front of the Life Holy Emblem, there were five or six people sitting sparsely in the rows of chairs.

He didn't want to disrupt the sacred atmosphere; instead, he chose a seat at the very front and sat down near a person who was praying.

Time ticked by, and Father Montserrat finally finished his Sermon, closing the Holy Scripture in his hands.

All those who were praying stood up, parted their feet slightly, raised their palms high, and said in unison, "Praise the earth, praise the Mother of All Things!"

Lugano subconsciously turned his head to look beside him and saw the person praying in the same row. The person had brown Eyes, a poor complexion, and was wearing a woolen overcoat, but not very warmly.

This is clearly Ennio, the special Patient who lost his internal organs.

He... he's not dead yet? Wasn't that evil Warlock Primpino supposed to be dead? How come this special Patient of his is still alive? Lugano was startled, thinking he had encountered Ghost.

As Sequence 8 of the "Planter" Pathway, he has absolutely no ability to deal with Ghost!

The next second, Lugano noticed that Ennio's face was no longer as Paleness as it had been the night before, the light in his eyes had returned, and his overall vitality had noticeably increased.

This... Lugano instinctively raised his hand, tapped his brow, and activated his "Spirit Vision."

He then saw that Ennio's Ether Body was no longer so gray, and whether it was the yellow representing the digestive system, the orange representing organs such as detoxification and excretion, or other colors, they had all returned to a more normal state, only slightly dull and thin.

Is that even possible? Didn't he lose his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, intestines, stomach, and kidneys? Lugano looked at Ennio as if he were Monster, and then, to his surprise, he found himself.

"Doctor, your treatment is very effective, I feel myself recovering!" Ennio said with great joy.

This is still preliminary treatment without identifying the specific cause of the illness!

Lugano's expression stiffened as he twitched his lips.

"That's good, that's good."

"You're also a follower of the Mother Goddess?" Ennio was in a very good mood, his face full of surprise.

"No, don't mention Mother Goddess or Mother to me... How could I, as an Intis, possibly believe in the ' Earth Mother '?" Lugano pointed to Montserrat, offering no direct answer.

"I need to speak with the priest."

Ennio nodded:

When can I see you for further treatment this morning?

"You don't need treatment anymore, now it's just rest and recuperation..." Lugano thought to himself, forcing a smile as he said, "In an hour, perhaps."

"Thank you, Doctor!" Ennio waved and walked out of the prayer room.

Once only he and Father Montserrat were left, Lugano lowered his voice and pointed to the door, asking, "How... how did he recover?"

Father Montserrat, still quite young and with clean features, smiled and said, "Thanks to Mother Earth, he's very lucky."

"You are also a ' Doctor ', so you should know that internal organs can be transplanted as long as they retain a certain degree of activity. In order for the Ritual to succeed, Primpino has been using his Beyond Ability to maintain the activity of those internal organs. Moreover, the set he is currently using was taken from Ennio, so there is no need to consider the rejection reaction that might occur during transplantation."

"Furthermore, Ennio himself is still alive and maintains a certain level of vitality through Mysticism forces, which is also a key factor."

"You Surgery on him last night and transplanted all his internal organs back?" Lugano suddenly realized.

Father Montserrat nodded:

"For a typical Doctor, this is an almost impossible Surgery. Even if it were successful, it would be difficult to sustain the Patient's life and get them through the most dangerous stage. But for us, it's something within our capabilities."

"Yes... Compared to ordinary Doctor, we extraordinary ' Doctor ' are like creators of Miracle..." Lugano remarked, then stopped worrying about Ennio's problem and said to Montserrat with considerable concern, "Father, I hear a baby crying again."

"Is that so-called Divine Child targeting me?"

Father Montserrat replied gently, "Don't worry, this is a natural aftereffect of the Corruption. It will gradually fade over time. If you're concerned about unforeseen circumstances, I can remove it for you right now."

Is that so? You're just Sequence 8 "Doctor," yet you have the ability to cleanse me of the remaining Corruption? To set up Altar and pray for the power of the "Earth Mother"? Lugano said, not entirely convinced, "Thank you, Father!"

Montserrat pointed to the spot where Lugano had been sitting:

"Like those believers before, close your eyes, listen to my Sermon, and at the same time pray to Mother Earth. Remember, pray to Mother Earth, not any other Deity."

"Okay." Lugano sat down again, crossed his arms over his chest, and closed his eyes.

He followed Father Montserrat's Sermon, silently repeating the contents of the Holy Scripture, his thoughts gradually drifting away, becoming increasingly blurred.

Faintly, Lugano heard his mother's murmurs and felt the warmth of her embrace.

This eased the tension in his heart, giving him a feeling similar to when he was a child and had been bullied, seeking comfort in his mother's arms.

That is dependence, reliance, and the homeland of the soul.

Unbeknownst to him, a tear slid down Lugano's cheek, and he felt as if his body and soul had been cleansed.

His emotions gradually calmed down, and he was no longer so fearful and uneasy.

"Alright." Father Montserrat's voice seemed to drift from the horizon, reaching Lugano's ears.

Lugano opened his eyes, raised his right hand, and wiped the moisture from his face.

He immediately stood up, raised his hands, and said, "Praise be to the earth, praise be to the Mother of All Things!"

This is an almost instinctive reaction.

At that moment, Sunlight streamed in through the window, casting a soft Golden over the prayer room, as if foreshadowing a bountiful harvest to come.

Father Montserrat nodded in satisfaction:

"Mother Earth has cleansed you of the Corruption. You can pay attention tonight and see if you still hear the baby crying."

"Yes, Father!" Lugano replied, completely relaxed.

The following morning, he got up happily.

He didn't Dream of his mother calling him again that night, nor did he hear the so-called cries of the Divine Child.

This made Lugano extremely happy. As soon as he finished serving Ludwig breakfast, he went straight to the prayer room and told Father Montserrat the good news.

Father Montserrat looked at him for a few seconds, then smiled and asked, "Are you interested in following Mother Earth?"

"Me?" Lugano hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you willing to accept a heretic's conversion?"

Father Montserrat chuckled, "In a mother's eyes, there are no heretics, only children who are willing to come home."

Thinking that he had only followed those around him to Church to pray, listen to Sermon, and attend Mass since childhood, without ever having a heartfelt belief in Deity, and without ever receiving any real help from the Church, Lugano's heart began to waver.

Moreover, if he truly became a follower of the "Earth Mother," he might be able to purchase the subsequent Potion Formula and extraordinary materials for the "Doctor" from the Church and the three major Order... Even if this didn't work out, there would certainly be corresponding Mysticism guidance... Lugano hesitated for a long time, constantly finding reasons to convince himself.

Father Montserrat did not urge him, but simply smiled and waited patiently for his reply.

Finally, Lugano raised his hands high:

Praise be to the earth, praise be to the Mother of All Things!

He answered Father Montserrat's mission in this way.

Father Montserrat smiled broadly and opened his arms wide:

Welcome home.

These words warmed Lugano's heart, giving him a genuine feeling of returning Homeland after years of wandering and adventure.

The fatigue was thus soothed, and my feet were once again firmly planted on the ground.

"Praise be to Mother Earth." Lugano crossed his arms over his chest.

Father Montserrat nodded and began his Sermon: "You believe in the source of life, the Mother of All Things, the one who holds up the bountiful earth, the Crimson Moon and the symbol of fertility, and the destination of all things, the origin of all things..."

Lugano listened attentively and memorized the information carefully.

Although he can hardly be called Devout yet, this may be his Future sanctuary, and he must always present a positive image.

Back in his First Class Suite, Lugano glanced at Lumian, who was diligently studying the Dutanian in the Southern Continent, and said somewhat nervously, "I... I 'Convert the ' Earth Mother '."

As a fellow Intis, will he look down on me or despise me?

Lumian raised her head, chuckled, and said, "Then show your maternal glow. Ludwig is waiting for you to take him to get some fresh seafood."

Not at all... Lugano muttered, not daring to let Ludwig go hungry, and began his busy day.

Late at Late Night, after putting Ludwig to bed, Lugano thought for a moment and decided to go check on the prayer room.

If the door there is still open, he plans to offer a prayer before returning to sleep.

You have to perform well at the beginning!

Following the dimly lit stairs and the creaking floorboards, Lugano approached the prayer room.

His footsteps grew lighter, lest he disturb others' prayers, or Father Montserrat's practice of Mother Earth's teachings, or his activities of procreation with some female believer.

After quietly reaching the door, Lugano stretched out his right hand and tried to push the Wooden Door.

The Wooden Door slowly opened behind it, silently revealing a small gap.

"The door isn't closed... Is it really proliferating?" Lugano quietly peered into the crack.

He saw the Crimson Moonlight veil the prayer room, and Father Montserrat, dressed in a brown Priest's robe, standing before the Life Holy Emblem, his arms bent and gently swaying, as if he were holding a Rebirth child.

But there was nothing between his arms.