I Have a Sailing Game-Chapter 77: Prayer

Nadewilo, Mother Goddess Church.

Inside the Mother Goddess Church, several believers were sweating profusely as they prayed.

Most of these believers were from the outer islands, but there were also a few locals from Nadewilo.

[Merciful and loving Mother Goddess, your devoted followers in Nadewilo have encountered the evil Witch Demon, and the Devoted Knight who acted on your behalf has been brutally killed...]

[I pray to you, listen to the prayers of your most devoted followers, send divine punishment, drown the Witch Demon in the abyss of the sea...]

An elderly believer held a Token in one hand and kept drawing certain patterns with the other, reciting with closed eyes.

However, prayer could not bring him peace, sweat continued to pour down.

At this moment, two figures silently appeared at the entrance of the church, casting a shadow.

[I’d like to see what punishment your Mother Goddess can bestow.]

[Hiss!]

Behind Rogel, a tall and fierce Eight-legged Warrior stretched its limbs and let out a terrifying, low growl towards the believers.

[Damn it...]

[Mother Goddess, what is this monster...]

[Mother Goddess bless...]

All believers inside the church instantly turned pale with fright.

Among them, those who had seen the Eight-legged Warrior battle the Devoted Knight collapsed to the ground, cold sweat dripping.

Oh heavens, it’s that Witch Demon and his monster!

He really came for us!

I should have taken a boat and escaped! Damn my prayers!

One not-so-devout believer lamented tearfully.

Earlier, a believer asked him to escape by boat together, but he hesitated.

After all, the might of the Devoted Knight had long been etched into their hearts, making them believe no one could withstand the power of the Church.

But now Rogel tells them.

The Mother Goddess is too far away, while I am right before your eyes!

[Witch Demon...]

The elderly believer in the center of the church was also sweating heavily, his hand gripping the Mother Goddess Token trembling slightly.

Yet as a devout believer and the pillar of strength for everyone present.

He believed he couldn’t just give up.

[Heretic! You intrude upon the sacred Mother Goddess Church, and you will surely face the punishment of the Mother Goddess!]

After saying this, the elderly believer gritted his teeth, raised the Token in his hand, and began to pray softly.

Rogel silently watched him.

Honestly, he could have let the Eight-legged Warrior go up and stab the old man to death at this moment.

However, the old man’s actions drew his attention, making him reconsider.

The Token in the old man’s hand seemed like a turquoise sculpture resembling a simple wave pattern.

This old man seemed capable of using divine power like the Devoted Knight?

He might know something about Faith.

Cannot kill him just yet.

Before long, the elderly believer finished reciting the prayer spell.

[Witch Demon, face your end!]

Behind him, a wave-like phantom appeared.

Immediately, the phantom surged towards Rogel’s face, as if it were a real wave.

Rogel remained unmoved.

The Eight-legged Warrior stepped forward, stood in front of Rogel, and with a roar, its massive claws, like giant cleavers, sliced down on the wave.

With a thud, the wave dissipated.

[...]

Rogel was utterly speechless as he was blown by the wind.

What a lousy skill, such power, it even messed up my hairstyle.

The imposing and oppressive form of the Eight-legged Warrior slowly approached the believers.

[Help!]

[Don’t kill me! Someone save me!]

Facing life and death crisis, many people stopped calling upon their Faith in the Mother Goddess and began to panic, shouting desperately.

[Don’t eat me, I’m not much meat, eat him! Eat him!]

One believer shouted frantically, the ground underneath wet.

The Eight-legged Warrior began waving its massive claws, its sharp limbs reaping one vibrant life after another.

As for these die-hard believers, Rogel showed no mercy.

He had stayed at Kaiya Castle for so long, yet these believers didn’t flee.

They weren’t even willing to shed their Believer Robes to save their lives.

Since they’re so devout, I’ll send them to meet the Mother Goddess.

The waves circled around him, the stately and solemn stone sculpture gazed straight ahead, unable to see the tragedy of the believers below.

Splatter!

Blood splashed onto the Mother Goddess sculpture, flowing down from top to bottom.

Soon, all the devout believers embarked on the road to meet the Mother Goddess.

Only the elderly believer remained trembling on the ground. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

The Eight-legged Warrior clamped his neck and lifted him up.

Rogel slowly approached.

[What was the magic you just used?]

The elderly believer, trembling with fear and anger, lifted a hand and pointed at Rogel.

[You... Witch... Ah!]

Before he could finish speaking, the limbs on the back of the Eight-legged Warrior pierced through his arm.

[Wrong answer, I’ll give you one last chance.]

[What was the magic you just used?]

Rogel looked at him expressionlessly.

The elderly believer, sweat-drenched and pallid, seemed to have his survival instinct overshadow his devotion in the face of pain.

[It was... it was Prayer...]

Seeing him willing to speak, the Eight-legged Warrior released him.

[Next, I’ll ask and you answer.]

Rogel said.

The elderly believer, clutching his bleeding arm, nodded with difficulty.

Now he understood that the Mother Goddess wouldn’t punish the Witch Demon.

But the Witch Demon could kill him.

After a trembling exchange, Rogel learned the information regarding "Prayer".

Prayer is the way to use Faith Power.

With Faith Power as the source, reciting Prayer provides corresponding strength.

If Spiritual Value corresponds to Magic and Skills, then what corresponds to Faith Value is Prayer.

However, the difference between Magic and Prayer is that Prayer requires a specific faith object and corresponding prayer words.

But the Magic of the Extraordinary does not require that.

Yet, despite its restrictions, Prayer has lower consumption.

While Magic’s consumption on Spiritual Value is greater.

Take Rogel’s current level 4 Fog Flash, without considering Faith Value, it can be used three to four times frequently; most times, it relies on the body strength of the Extraordinary for combat.

However...

One cannot ignore that although Prayer can be used more frequently, it requires believing in a deity and obtaining corresponding prayer words.

This is something Rogel cannot accept.

The elderly believer’s rank in the Mother Goddess Church wasn’t high, and he only knew basic information.

Most of the prayers they learned were for the church’s regular propaganda.

[One last question.]

[Why did Vilencea turn into that ghostly figure?]

Rogel asked, staring at the elderly believer.

Upon hearing this, the elderly believer suddenly fell silent, his expression changed slightly.

Rogel in front of the screen keenly sensed this.

Although it’s a pixel game, it portrays the detail in character expressions very well.

Moreover, the Mysterious Sea magnifies detail automatically in crucial scenes, which is quite convenient.

Rogel didn’t bother speaking.

The Eight-legged Warrior placed a sharp limb near his neck.

[I can tell you, but will you release me?]

[Fine.]

Rogel agreed without hesitation.

The elderly believer breathed a sigh of relief and then revealed the location to Rogel.

After getting the information, Rogel directly reloaded.

[I can tell you, but can you...]

Splatter!

The limb of the Eight-legged Warrior pierced into his neck, gaining a small amount of experience.

I never promised you anything.

Rogel slowly walked towards a place.