Mystery: I can change things in books

Chapter 26 June Festival ([-])
Samantha inherited the extraordinary characteristics of her parents and was born an extraordinary person. She spent an unforgettable childhood in Bayam, the capital of the Rhoad Islands, the "City of Generosity".

In her memory, her mother was more like a teacher, a teacher who made her train as an Beyonder to a cruel degree.

She remembered her mother's appearance, but she had never seen her father, and she didn't even know his name.

The only thing she knows is that her father is one of the "Four Kings and Seven Generals", and she and her mother are just his tools to fight against the loss of control.

If it hadn't been for her mother, Samantha would have lived forever in the dark prison of the ship's bottom, just like her half-siblings.

She lived in Bayam for 12 years until that day...

In order to save herself, she took another "Navigator" potion even though she was already at Sequence 7. This almost killed her, but it also inspired her strength and allowed her to escape.

Samantha, who was only 12 years old, went to the sea alone, moving between the land and the deck, fighting against the strong winds and waves with her cleverness.

"It's no big deal, this is what a mother should do..."

These were the last words her mother said to her.

……

"what happened?"

Chris' question brought Samantha back to reality from her memories. She reached out to wipe the corners of her eyes and forced a smile: "It's nothing."

"We should go back," she said softly.

……

Juneteenth only lasts for one day in Backlund. According to the teachings of the Mother Earth Church, Monday is the beginning of a new round of prosperity and decline.

Juneteenth is the most important day of the year for believers. Various activities are arranged throughout the day: praying at home in the morning, having dinner with relatives and friends at noon, going to church to listen to sermons in the afternoon, and attending worship services in the evening.

For the believers of the Mother Earth in Loen, the most grand worship ceremony is always held at the Harvest Church in the south area of ​​the Capital Backlund Bridge.

Early in the morning, Baggio was busy preparing various sacrifices to the Mother Earth. Jason, who was not a believer in the Mother Earth, was also helping.

After lunch, they set off for Backlund Steam Train Station.

After getting off the train, the group of four went straight to the Harvest Church on Rose Flower Street in the southern area of ​​the bridge.

After two transfers, they finally arrived at their destination.

The golden church stands out among the gray buildings. The outer wall is decorated with continuous wheat ears carved on it, and the Holy Emblem of Life is engraved above the door, which is a pattern composed of wheat ears, flowers, springs, and babies.

A tall middle-aged priest stood at the door. He wore a soft bishop's hat on his head, a necklace of wheat ears hanging around his neck, and wore a brown clerical uniform, welcoming the believers who came to worship.

Seeing Baggio's equally generous but shorter figure, the slightly tired priest smiled: "Baggio, I'm glad to see you again."

"Father Utravsky, I haven't seen him for a year. They all came with me." Baggio introduced.

The bishop looked at a few people and said with a smile:

"There are two new faces this time, and our mother will also hope to see more and more people giving thanks for life. The sermon is about to begin, so come in."

He closed his eyes, touched his ten fingers, put his thumb and index finger on his chin and the tip of his nose respectively, and made a standard prayer gesture for believers of the Mother Goddess: "Praise the Mother Goddess."

"Praise the Mother Goddess." Baggio made the same gesture.

The interior of Harvest Church is also mainly decorated with golden yellow. Chris seems to be in a golden field and can feel the breath of life.

The small prayer hall was filled with believers of the Mother Earth, most of whom were elderly women.Some people had no seats and stood quietly at the back.

Bishop Utravsky stood behind the podium, holding up the canon of the Mother Earth Church.

"...

Thank you, source of life!
Praise you, Mother of all things!
Thank you for giving life to all things,
Thank you for forgiving our sins;
…You give us food and protect our lives,

Keep us from evil and from danger;

You hear our prayers,

End strife in the world;

……

We would like to follow in your footsteps forever.

In the name of our Lord Mother Earth, I pray! "

Bishop Utravsky's gentle voice made everyone present feel like they were bathing in the light of birth and felt the vitality that revived all things.

Chris didn't know how to pray, so he could only close his eyes and listen carefully, and a warm feeling spread throughout his body.

What a warm feeling. Could it be related to Star Island?
Maybe it's some magical item in the hands of Bishop Utravsky...

He nodded and stood up with the crowd. The sermon was over.

After walking out of the church, it was almost evening, and Baggio led them to a restaurant in the South District.

The decoration of the restaurant is not very luxurious, it has an ordinary and ordinary feeling, and the wall coverings outside the bricks and tiles are slightly peeling off.The area of ​​the restaurant is about the same as that of a tequila tavern, but there is no bar, only dining tables, and it looks much more spacious than the tavern.

The kitchen is in a room further back from the stairs. The sound of clattering pots and pans and the aroma of food come from there from time to time.

Baggio had already reserved a seat, and the four of them followed the waiter to the second floor. If they were in a tavern, there should be several billiard tables here.

They walked into a private room, which was well decorated. There was a landscape mural hanging on the wall, depicting a plain full of wheat fields.

"My treat," he rubbed his palms together, "you can order whatever you want."

Jason looked at Samantha, and Samantha looked at Chris.

Feeling a little uncomfortable being watched by everyone like this, Chris touched his nose and said, "Let's see what dishes are available first."

“They have everything, but this restaurant is Fenerport style, and many dishes have chili peppers. If you don’t like chili peppers, please note.”

Baggio took the menu, ordered four black pepper steaks, and noted one extra spicy.

Looking at the word "Extra Spicy" marked in bold on the menu, he nodded with satisfaction and handed the menu to Samantha: "Samantha, what do you want to eat? Just order it."

"Then four saffron tarts." Samantha only ordered one dessert.

"How about just ordering one dish?" Baggio passed the menu to Jason, "Emperor Russell said, 'People are iron, rice is steel.' Let's order two more later!

"Chris, what are you eating?" Jason asked.

"Look at it." Chris smiled.

"Then a caviar and corn soup, two plates of bacon and ham, and four cups of sweet ice tea."

Jason didn't order a drink because believers of the Earth Mother were not allowed to drink alcohol today.

"Where's the staple food? Jason, the staple food hasn't been ordered yet." Baggio reminded.

"Oh," Jason turned the menu to the staple food page, "Then four portions of white noodles..."

Jason's words were interrupted by Chris, who smiled bitterly: "Besides bread, are there any other staple foods?"

(End of this chapter)