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Chapter 254: The Lanchi Tribe Takes Root in the Empire
Chapter 254: The Lanchi Tribe Takes Root in the Empire
Within the grand cathedral, the followers sat quietly, listening to the sermon of the man they revered as the Pathfinder.
Clad in silvery vestments, the Pathfinder stood at the forefront of the cathedral, his voice carrying a divine cadence as he revealed the mysteries of their faith. Each word seemed to resonate from heaven itself, rippling through the vast space and offering profound comfort to all who heard.
At times, he would raise his arms, rousing the congregation to fervent acclamation. At other moments, he would place his index finger gently to his lips, encouraging introspection rather than spoken words.
Throughout his sermon, his gaze remained warm and encouraging, offering support to every follower, even those seated in the last row. His eyes conveyed a deep sense of compassion and concern for all.
In less than an hour, the sermon concluded.
The Pathfinder bowed slightly, expressing his gratitude to all those gathered.
And in turn, the followers returned the gesture, honoring him with equal reverence.
He slowly left the lectern and descended from the pulpit, each step like a hymn in praise of truth. His figure gradually faded into the colorful light, but the fervor he instilled in the hearts of the clergy lingered long after he had gone, leaving their eyes aglow with fervent passion.
As the Pathfinder exited the cathedral, the Silver-Armored Priest, responsible for leading the town, hurried to catch up and walk alongside him.
"Your Eminence, the work of clearing the forests behind the town, expanding the city, constructing public and tourist facilities, and repairing and widening the roads connecting to neighboring towns is already underway."
The Silver-Armored Priest presented a report.
"Excellent," Lanchi replied, accepting the document. "Our efforts will bear fruit in this lifetime and leave a legacy for eternity. The glory of the Overlord Catholic Church will not only be sung in the near future, but perhaps for millennia to come, with people revering us as divine beings."
"For this noble goal, we shall strive until our dying breath," the Silver-Armored Priest vowed devoutly.
Although the town's residents did not yet trust them, their attitudes had noticeably improved. The initial veiled hatred and fear had transformed into a cautious curiosity.
"Until our dying breath," Lanchi echoed, returning the same respectful gesture.
They valued equality and shared a common goal and faith.
In Lilo Town, fishing and aquaculture were already well-established. However, the unique fish species were mostly consumed locally, as the cost of transporting them elsewhere was prohibitive.
Fortunately, the town boasted stunning and distinctive scenery, natural hot springs, and forested areas that could be transformed into a nature park. All these features made it an ideal location for developing a large-scale tourist destination.
The Silver-Armored Priest had shown Viscount Francis the redesign plans personally crafted by Lanchi, and the viscount, awestruck by their grandeur, had no choice but to grant permission for the project to begin.
Many residents from the north were considering relocating southward, and according to the quarterly report from the southwestern province for the previous year, the population was indeed on the rise. This meant that Lilo Town could not only attract tourists but also potentially gain a substantial number of new residents.
Once the initial construction was complete, they would undertake the crucial next step: utilizing the connections of the Overlord Heaven branch in the southwestern province to promote this seaside dream destination far and wide. If successful, they could further expand, creating a positive cycle.
“In the future, refrain from using brute force and instead, engage in more learning. Those with artistic talents should focus on design, those with craftsmanship and construction talents should hone their skills, and those capable of absorbing knowledge should master the fields of economics, finance, statistics, marketing, and management." Lanchi patted Silver-Armored Priest on the shoulder, urging him onward.
With the superhuman labor and execution of these resurrected priests, the town was undergoing rapid transformation.
A few days ago, Kane, the Grand Priest in charge of the Southwestern Province, was invited by Silver-Armored Priest to visit Lilo Town. After a private meeting with Lanchi in the temple, he, too, was convinced and joined their collective.
Now, the Grand Priest has returned to the main city of the Southwestern Province to spread this new idea on a larger scale and has sent more Silver-Robed Priests to Lilo Town to learn from them.
"Yes, the Overlord Catholic Church possesses unparalleled power and is the true god of wisdom. In order for the Overlord Catholic Church to become the ruler of the Protoss Empire's Resurrection Church, we must become the smartest congregation so that we may understand the Overlord Catholic Church and become true members of the Overlord branch," Silver-Armored Priest said fervently, his eyes gleaming with fanaticism.
Now, in addition to building the city-state, they were devoted to studying every day, having fully realized the importance of wisdom under the guidance of the Pathfinder.
They even became addicted to learning, unable to pull themselves away.
Power had its limits, but knowledge was power, and it knew no bounds.
The two strolled and chatted all the way to the entrance of the temple, where Silver-Armored Priest bid farewell to Lanchi with a wave.
Lanchi then made his way through a small path outside the temple.
By the time he reached the end of the path, he had returned to his original appearance.
The black cat leaped out from the shadows and climbed onto Lanchi.
"Lanchi... what are you really up to...?"
Cat Boss was starting to find Lanchi inscrutable.
He seemed to be acting, yet not quite; it was as if he were both compelled and relishing his actions.
"Rest assured, Cat Boss. I'm just instilling in them a positive sense of worship and faith," Lanchi said with a smile as he caught the cat and held it. "Actually, the structure of the Resurrection Church is naturally loose and lacks cohesion. So, I further deified the Overlord Catholic Church that they already revered, transforming it into an image of a god of power and wisdom. Once the believers have a firm faith, they will form a cognitive community and collective consciousness, thus diminishing individual thoughts, which is conducive to efficient coordination and operation."
"..."
Cat Boss was stunned for a moment.
It sounded reasonable, but...
Wasn't this brainwashing?!
Cat Boss looked at the believers who had turned into obsessed scholars one by one, not knowing what to say.
Perhaps it was because Lanchi had told them that the secret to his strength lay in learning.
Or maybe he had overly deified the Overlord Catholic Church and interpreted its will in his own way, deeply imprinting the truth of "knowledge is power" into the minds of the believers.
Of course, it was also possible that Lanchi himself had issues. He was too skilled at using words to arouse desires, bewitch, and even manipulate others—skills that didn't seem normal for a student to possess! Cat Boss dared not imagine what the Southwestern Province would look like in a few months under Lanchi's influence.
And what the Overlord Catholic Church would feel when they saw that their followers had transformed from desperate fighters into forceful strategists.
Cat Boss was afraid that the Overlord Catholic Church would put out a joint warrant for Lanchi and him!
(End of Chapter)
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