The Lord's mighty power allowed them to meet in dreams. This was the only sanctuary. The Difference Engine could calculate the world, but dreams lay outside the world.
"Reality is the surface of dreams; dreams are the truth of the world."
Vanessa recited these words softly, and suddenly gained a little understanding.
Perhaps the Lord had foreseen all this long ago, which was why he had her establish the Canteen and organize believers through contracts for work in dreams.
The kingdom the Lord wished to build was not in reality, but within these dreams.
The Lord's plans truly left her awestruck every time.
Vanessa's fingers trembled, and she could not help marveling inwardly.
Looking at the somewhat worried Eleanor across from her, Vanessa gave a smile brimming with confidence.
"Don't worry, Eleanor. The Lord anticipated all of this long ago."
"Ah!" Eleanor was startled. "You mean..."
"Yes, the Lord foresaw all of this! This is part of the plan!" Vanessa's voice rose spiritedly. "Why do you think we meet in dreams? This is the revelation the Lord has given us!"
"I-is that so?"
"Of course! You'll see soon enough."
What she would see, or what the plan was, Vanessa did not know.
But she knew the Lord surely had a plan, and the Lord surely knew.
At that thought, Vanessa could not help raising her head proudly.
"Right, there's something else." Vanessa paused. "You're... a History Department student?"
"Yes!"
Eleanor, who had still been somewhat bewildered, immediately grew excited. She grabbed Vanessa's hand, her eyes full of excitement. "Vanessa, I grew up hearing stories about you! You're a legend in the History and Archaeology Departments!"
Saying she had grown up hearing stories about her might have been a little exaggerated, but Vanessa really was a legend in the History and