Chapter 165: Holy Brilliance (1/2)

The young man before them was illuminated with a holy radiance. He had gentle blue eyes, long blond hair that reached down to his chest, broad shoulders, and a balanced body covered in bright golden armor.

Looking down, his gaze fell on a hundred men who were kneeling before him. His expression softened, he smiled and asked.

”Are you descendants of Zigatola?”

Hearing that, they nodded in complete silence. While Nicholas slowly got up and walked forward.

”It's a great pleasure, to meet you in person. I congratulate the ancient one, on your awakening after million years”

The man looked at Nicholas and nodded ”Thank you for taking care of me for so many years. I am truly indebted to your ancestors and your family. By the way, are you the current generation family head of the Benedict family” he asked and bowed his head to show gratitude.

”Please don't bow, my lord, it was a responsibility passed down to us by our ancestors, and we are very glad to serve you for many generations. We understand perfectly well that if the lord was not there; neither our family nor we would have existed today without your mercy to our ancestors” said Nicholas, approaching him and bowing.

The Man raised his head and looked at Nicholas.

”May I know? Who might you be?”

”Lord, this humble one is this generation head of Benedict family and my name is Nicholas Benedict”

”Nice to meet you. I am Zehel” he said and patted Nicholas's shoulders.

Nicholas was shocked when he felt Zechel's hands on his shoulder and the warm current that passed through his body.

Looking at the gentle face of the man in front of him, Nicholas bowed with sincere respect, and tears flowed from his eyes.

He just could not believe it, with one light touch, he healed his damaged mystic veins. That injury bothered him for two centuries, preventing him from cultivating, as well as casting magic spells.

He never thought that one day he would recover.

Meanwhile, Zehel looked at the men kneeling before him, then he saw the Archbishops and noticed their familiar faces, which made him frown.

”Aren't they the ones I saw last night who were obsessed with worldly desires? But then again, I can't be sure as my senses were too dizzy last night. After waking up after such a long time, I was only able to send a short mental transmission to the members of Benedict's family with the help of the two special items I gave them. That's right, the items' Thought Zehel as he used his magic sense to locate items, but was only able to find the location of one item that Nicholas currently have with him.

Out of curiosity, he asked

”Nicholas, where is the Radiant Sun staff? And who are these guys lying on the ground ”

Hearing that Nicholas looked in the direction Zehel was pointing and saw a group of Archbishops standing there silently.

”My lord, they are the Archbishops of a religion that thinks you are their God, and those on the floor are your believers. As for now, the Radiant Sun staff is in the hands of the current pope whose whereabouts are unknown.”

”What religion? What God?” asked Zehel and looked at Nicholas with astonishment.

In response, Nicholas slowly explained about the Radiant Sun God religion and how he became the god and idol of millions of people over the past hundred thousand years, as well as ideology and recent changes on the continent.

After hearing about the entire history of the creation of the Radiant Sun God Church and the current situation. At first, Zebel was displeased, but hearing about all the good deeds they have done for society. He calmed down and glanced at Nicholas for the last time.

Then he focused his gaze on the archbishops, as well as on ordinary citizens who were lying unconscious on the ground.

'I was in deep slumber for several years, and you guys created the so-called religion with me as God without my permission. Just what were they thinking? The one thing I hate the most is the belief system. It reminds me of the dark age of magic-users. At least they kept it within limits and didn't turn it into an illusion full of lies' thinking so Zehel took a deep breath.

”Nicholas, get rid of the Radiant Sun God religion and tell people the truth about my existence. Tell them about the world beyond the World Barrier. I don't know who this Dai Yusa is, but he is not lying. I believe that you also know about the world outside the continent from the texts and books left by your ancestors.

”For now, I'm going to heal all the people in the city while you will execute my orders without delay. I don't have much strength left from my Divine Stage cultivation, my time is limited. This is the last bit of my Divine Stage magic.”

Saying that Zehel placed his palms together and gently said

'Heaven's Bliss'