Chapter 61 (1/2)

Chapter 61 The speech from a certain citizen’s perspective

Dusk was usually wheninto taverns, but, today, everyone was heading towards the newly built church I know the church is new, but I feel like there’s a bigger reason for this

As I head towards the church, ast the masses of people, I see es or walking with their guards, including the presidents of large co in the direction of the church There are also commoners likethe crowds

I was able to arrive early and get a seat inside, because I live rather close to the new church The new chapel is large, but, even with its enlarged size, it could not hold everyone as co to happen There were people looking in from the s and the doors were left open to allow people who couldn’t find a seat in the chapel to see the events

The declaration from the Church that our fief’s lord was excommunicated fro me, anxious about the future I heard that today the lord would explain why they were excommunicated, so many of us came to listen

There is another reason why people are here: a rue Rumor has it that the lord protected the orphans froht the old church froive the orphans a place to live I, myself, have met those orphans and their caretaker, Miss Minae, because of my job as a merchant When I heard that rumor, I went directly to Miss Minae to confirm it However, whenever I went and called for her, she was never there I talked with Miss Minae and the children rather often in the past, so when I heard the ruer at the slave traders and sadness I do believe it to soree, as I understand that someone must have helped them, but whether or not our lord did it is iffy My io so far as to help children at an orphanage

While thinking about these things, I saw a priest at the altar kneeling and praying to God At the saan echoed and a beautifulI felt an his prayers, we all joined in

Shortly after, the sermon started

“God loves all of his children God wants all his children to be understanding of one another By helping one another, one can live a life with dignity, and by accepting the love of God, one can show huht all his children the value of the connection we have with others” (Priest)

The soft and kind voice of the priest rang throughout the chapel

“However, God also helps those who are willing to repent for their sins God cherishes all his children and bestows forgiveness to those who repent and rectify the mistakes they have committed We as God’s children e that which is evil and that which is just We ht and offer help to those who have wronged I pray for those who have committed sins to accept the love of God and atone for the error in their ways” (Priest)

After the priest finished his prayer, the chapel became noisy and tense Were these words directed at the lord of the fief?

As the priest walked away froht the cereirl took his place

She earing a pure white dress with no decorations or designs Rather than being called a dress, it was closer to a nun’s habit But, even while wearing a plain white dress, her figure was so beautiful that any man would immediately fall for her

“hello, everyone I thank you for co ceremony of this new chapel”

Her voice was clear and, as she bowed, she fit the ie of the perfect lady… I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before…

hout the audience I also heard soin of that voice was from a commoner like me