You call this the god of etiquette?

Chapter 131 Brain Extraction and Love
Before going to the banquet, Jorvik had no idea that he would face such a painful choice in his life.

I have never heard of the "Brain Stone" plan.

He originally thought that as a native of "Belstad", he had enough knowledge of all aspects of this city.

Especially the Full Wheat Church, which guides and supervises farmers' cultivation and ensures that the people are protected from hunger.

This is a good church that is recognized and respected by everyone in the city.

There may be unfairness and shortcomings in the rule of Full Wheat, but this does not prevent it from showing superiority in the environment of the North and even the Kingdom.

Following his family back to "Belstad" from "Talek", Jorvik was fortunate enough to become a believer of the Golden Mother. Later, he performed outstandingly in several bronze and silver level tastings and was recommended to participate in the gold level. Tasting session.

In the end, he made a splash at that gold-level tasting by naming sixteen kinds of seasonings used in the champion dish Hermia Bolognese, including even the less well-known vanilla beans and mole. Basil.

He also gave insightful comments on the chef's cooking skills, the quality of the raw materials, etc.

His professional and meticulous comments shocked the entire audience, attracting the attention of the reviewer "Belstad" and many clerics and nobles in the kingdom.

That joyful moment when "the world focused on me" will probably become Jorvik's memory that will never fade away.

After that gold-level tasting meeting, Jorvik was promoted to priest as a matter of course, and at the same time obtained the position of agricultural officer appointed by the city lord's palace.

Jorvik's official career is so smooth!
It was so smooth that it didn't seem worthy of the son of a clerk in a small border town.

So much so that when faced with the gift of fate that comes, Jorvik will accept it without thinking.

When did they set their sights on Martha?
Jorvik has been thinking about this issue since just now.

Thinking about it, the latest was around the time he and Martha went to "Talek".

Probably even earlier.
Jorvik didn't dare to think about it anymore.

He is now like a child facing the abyss,

Even though I knew I had to take that step forward sooner or later, I just glanced into the abyss and all my courage was taken away.

For a pastor, the church’s decision is something more absolute, eternal, and real than the abyss.

Seeing Jorvik fall silent, Sean smiled.

There was obviously a gentle smile on his face, but it gave Jorvik an unprecedented sense of oppression:

"Jorvik, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"The 'Brainstone Project' is an action carried out by the church with the permission of the Golden Mother."

"With a tolerant mother like Him, what do you have to worry about?"

Jorvik was in a state of confusion, and he subconsciously looked in the direction of his wife - at this time, Martha was chatting enthusiastically with Wumer's wife Lola on the light yellow sofa in the distance.

Martha, who was wearing a red dress and looked like a blooming rose, seemed to notice her husband's gaze. She turned her head to the side, showed a bright smile, and then waved.

Jorvik forced a smile from the corner of his mouth in response.

He turned his head back and looked at Sean, who was still waiting for his answer quietly.

If it were before tonight, he would definitely be excited that he has received such respect and attention from his superiors.

But now he no longer thinks about these things.

"Sir Sean, does it have to be Martha?"

"She's just a country girl from Tarek."

"Understand nothing, learn nothing."

"How come you have the honor of being favored by our church?"

Normally, if Jorvik dared to say that Martha was a "country girl", he would probably be pinched black and blue by his dear wife.

Even if Martha was not around, if she knew about it afterwards, she would give her husband a lesson for speaking out.

But now I can't care so much.

Jorvik just hoped they would let Masha go.

Seemingly noticing Jorvik's struggle, Sean patted him on the shoulder:

"Jorvik, the candidates for the plan are not created out of thin air."

"Everyone in the city, including my wife and children, has been screened several times."

"Martha was chosen because of Lord Eden's personal order."

"I think you know the identity of Lord Eden."

Jorvik's expression froze.

The identity Sean is talking about here is certainly not the administrative position of "Lord of Belstad" held by Archduke Eden Saxton.

Although no one has ever taken the initiative to mention to Jorvik what level of clergy Archduke Eden is in the Full Ear of Wheat, this is simply self-evident.

Sean, the Chief Agricultural Officer, is the bishop of the church, and he obeys the orders of the Lord of the City, the Grand Duke of Eden.

Of course, Grand Duke Eden could only be the most noble apostle in the world.

And now Sean said that the selection of Martha was the decision of Grand Duke Eden, which was equivalent to informing him on the open fire that there was no room for maneuver in this matter.

After all, apostles are the agents of gods in the human world, and disobedience to apostles is only one step away from disobedience to gods.

"But."

Jorvik wanted to say more, but this time, he was interrupted directly by Sean:
"Jorvik, I understand how you feel."

"But like I said before, the 'Brainstone Project' was approved by the Great Golden Mother."

“Under the care of an accommodating and loving God like Him, the risks Martha may have suffered were bound to be minimized.”

"Besides, this is a key plan involving the survival of Belstad and Plump Wheat."

As he said that, the smile on Sean's face faded, and he looked calm and confident:
"I remember you attended all the church meetings last week."

"Then you should also be well aware of the current situation in Belstad."

"The 'Brain Stone Project' requires candidates to participate in a 'brain matter' extraction ceremony, which sounds dangerous."

"But let me ask you, isn't the current situation in Belstad dangerous?"

"Isn't the temple of the Golden Mother you promised to serve your whole life threatened?"

Jorvik was speechless by Sean's question.

If the identity of "Belstad Agricultural Officer" is still something that can be given up with gritted teeth, then "Golden Mother Pastor" is an identity that he cannot give up even if he wants to.

It was something that had already become part of his soul.

It's just that he originally thought that at the church meeting, the city lord's mention of the kingdom's coveting of the north was the same cliché as usual.

In addition, no substantive measures were discussed in several meetings.

All priests like Jorvik who are at the grassroots level of the church and have no more sources of information believe that this "provocative act" of the king secretly sending priests to the north without warning will end with another warning from the king and the archduke. And end.

"Belstad" guards the only way into the northern border. If the kingdom wants to truly extend its control into the northern border, it must first settle the common owners of "Belstad" and surrounding towns. The "Belstad" has been passed down for more than ten generations. Grand Duke of the North".

The struggle between the two can even be traced back to the "Great Discovery" period more than 200 years ago, but after such a long time, the two sides have continued to fight without breaking through.

It is precisely because of this that agricultural officers do not feel that it is inappropriate for their superiors to hold a banquet when "the king is at war".

If we needed to be nervous when encountering a situation of this magnitude, then "Belstad" would not have been able to stand at the entrance to the northern border for so many years.

However, judging from the emergence of the "Brainstone Project", this time, "Belstad" plans to use a more intense method to confront the kingdom.

It could be a road closure, it could be a small-scale battle, it could even be... war!And no matter which method the church chooses in the end, the "Brainstone Project" that was hidden until now and has only been revealed must be the top priority.

According to Sean, the "brain stone" produced by extracting "brain matter" can allow the priests of the Full Ears to have combat power comparable to the priests of Symmetra at the same level.

Although Sean did not reveal the specific way to achieve this, it is incredible enough news.

The "Growth" magic spells given to believers by the Golden Mother can produce astonishing effects in home battles, but in terms of combat power, they are still different from the "Sun" magic spells and "Long Order" granted by the God of Order. gap.

If the "brain stone" can really help the clergy of the Golden Mother close this gap, then it will definitely become the most precious treasure of the church, the most forbidden treasure among the forbidden treasures.

From this point of view, it is considered decent that Sean is willing to pretend and talk to him like asking for advice.

When Jorvik thought of this, he felt even more pressure.

Agreeing for his wife to participate in this plan means that she must undergo a mysterious "extraction operation."

Even though Sean repeatedly stressed that the risks of the operation were low, the fact that an operation about which Jorvik knew little about and had no access to the details was disturbing enough in itself.

But if you disagree, you are refusing to support your own church and refusing to contribute to God.

When he thought about having this opportunity but not being able to contribute to the gods, there was a kind of pain deep in his heart that he couldn't let go and couldn't get rid of.

Whether it's his love for his wife or his golden mother, they are things he can't let go of.

But now, he was forced to make a choice.

"Okay, Yorvik, tell me your answer."

As if he had been waiting for too long, Sean's words began to show undisguised impatience.

In fact, from the moment he told Jorvik about the top-secret "Brainstone Project", Jorvik had no choice.

If it was to express his love for the commoner's wife and show his sense of responsibility to the family to him, the chief agricultural officer, then he would have done it until now, and it was almost enough.

As a servant of God, even the most important feelings must give way when facing the important matters of the church.

Full Wheat Ears is not an unhuman church, but it is neither a secular organization based on human feelings.

The clergy have obtained strength, power and resources that far exceed those of ordinary people. When sacrifice and dedication are required, they must naturally show decisiveness and willingness that far exceed those of ordinary people!
Jorvik understood that this was Sean's ultimatum.

He pinched his thigh with his right hand, using the physical pain to force himself to concentrate under the influence of chaotic thoughts.

The balance in my heart began to tilt in a certain direction.

That is natural and the right direction.

Rather, he should have made this choice long ago.

No distractions.

Only God!

Jorvik followed the instinct of his soul, ignored all the noise around him, raised his head, and was about to tell his answer.
Sudden.

He caught something out of the corner of his eye.

It was a silver pendant set with sapphires.

Severe pain shot out from his chest, as if a dull knife was cutting open the softest part of his heart.

Soon, the pain spread from his chest to his entire body, causing the nerves under every inch of Jorvik's skin to suffer unspeakable torture.

His shaking legs could barely support his body.

He remembered!
The pendant was his gift to Martha.

At that time, facing his father-in-law's suspicious gaze, he suddenly opened the prepared gift and put it around Martha's neck.

It was their engagement token.

It was also the money that Jorvik saved by working part-time as a hotel worker in "Talek" for more than half a year after overcoming other people's strange looks and inner discomfort countless times.

The secretary's son had to live like a low-class commoner because of his father's opposition to the marriage.

For a time, Jorvik became the laughing stock of the Tarek people.

But he had no regrets at the time.

I have never regretted it since.

He loves Martha.

Love her bright eyes, gentle smile and sweet lips
I love how she understands and sympathizes with her depression while staying in Tarek.

I love her even more for always believing in herself without hesitation, even leaving the place where she grew up for him.

And this silver pendant is a token of their eternal love!

The consciousness in the brain bursts out in disorder.

The beliefs that were once united are scattered again.

Jorvik can "see" again.

"Vic, what's wrong, are you okay?"

Martha, who was wearing a red dress, bowed to Sean, and then approached her husband, who looked extremely ugly.

She had noticed something was wrong with her husband from the beginning.

But after all, the husband is communicating with his boss. As a wife, she should not disturb him as a matter of course.

But Vic's condition is getting more and more worrying, and until now, his body is still shaking uncontrollably.

She just couldn't sit back and watch.

Jorvik obediently put his hand on his wife's shoulder.

An inexplicable and reassuring force passed to him from Martha's weak shoulders.

It's like an antidote.

Dispelled the invisible poison clogging Jorvik's body.

Jorvik stood on the ground again and met Sean's eyes again.

Ling Ling, decisive.

The clerk's son, Martha's husband, the pastor of Golden Mother breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, he respectfully gave his answer:

"Lord Sean, I am very grateful to the Lord of the City for his appreciation of Martha."

"But I refuse!"

After a suffocating silence.

The pianist began to play another famous song "Golden Morning" by "Belstad".

Melodious music filled the gap between Sean and Jorvik.

The chief agricultural officer looked at the two young people supporting each other in front of him, and a cold light flashed in his eyes:
"Yorvik, you are stupider than I thought."

"What a pity."

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