Chapter 2426: Love of the Evil God's Faith 31

Jin Chen stroked Samuel's silky long hair, his fingertips gliding over the strands.

His gaze lifted casually, passing over Samuel's shoulder to land on the raven leaning not far away at the bar, who was looking this way with a complex expression.

The raven felt a chill in his heart, thinking of that person's identity, he immediately averted his gaze, turned somewhat flustered, and quickly vanished behind the door leading to the inner room.

Samuel was still concentrating on savoring that hint of wine, his cheeks flushing faintly from the alcohol and the intimacy.

After he had licked enough, Jin Chen set down his wine cup and rubbed Samuel's sensitive ears.

"This is your turf," Jin Chen's fingers idly twirled a lock of his black hair, "How about you properly introduce me?"

Samuel caught the implied meaning, startled he lifted his head, careful yet brimming with excitement.

"I think… really… can we?"

Jin Chen's lips curled up, and he nodded affirmatively.

Without declaring sovereignty, how could it be?

Samuel immediately rose from his lap, took a deep breath, and straightened his back.

He turned around, facing the people in the tavern.

Most of these people had received his protection in Frontier City, allowing them to survive the previous encirclements by the various holy tribunals.

The earlier interruption had already drawn many gazes over; now, as Samuel rose, the tavern instantly grew much quieter.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Samuel paused, turned sideways, gesturing for them to look at Jin Chen, who sat on the high stool, his posture lazy yet his aura overpowering, his face full of undisguised affection.

"This is my lover."

"Lord Black Abyss… has a partner?!" the old bartender behind the bar, wiping a glass, widened his eyes.

People exchanged glances, their eyes darting back and forth between Samuel and the mysterious man beside him.

Jin Chen raised his hand, his long fingers hooking the edge of the hood, and lifted it slightly.

After a brief gasp.

"Good heavens!"

"No wonder…"

"Congratulations, Lord Black Abyss!"

"Congratulations, congratulations! What a perfect match!"

Whistles, the crisp clink of glasses hitting the table, and good-natured laughter instantly filled the tavern.

The people of Frontier City may be rough, but they distinguish gratitude from grudges.

Those who had received Samuel's protection now offered blessings that were sincere and heartfelt.

Samuel listened to the surrounding clamor; that hidden joy in his chest, like fermenting dough, quickly swelled, nearly overflowing.

He and the Father God were like any blessed couple on the continent.

This feeling was novel and scorching.

Samuel couldn't hold back, turning and throwing himself into Jin Chen's open embrace, burying his face in the crook of his neck.

"Father God, I love you so much…"

Jin Chen encircled him, his palm pressing against his thin back, his lips almost touching Samuel's sensitive ear, "I know. I love you too, my Samuel."

——

Three days prior, the Father God issued a divine edict, and the priests and chieftains of the elf and beastfolk tribes came to the Holy City, together with this nation's king and the High Archbishop.

At that time, he will personally descend upon the Holy City's tribunal.

The Holy City's bells rang far and solemn.

The elf tribe's contingent arrived first.

They bore an elegant demeanor; as one of the three largest races on the continent with the most followers, they claimed to be the most loyal to the Light God, naturally occupying the positions closest to the temple.

Norman, who had become an elf tribe priest, after settling with the contingent, could no longer contain his excited heart.

He held in his arms a box meticulously carved from moonstone and star-patterned wood, inside which lay the elves' forest's most precious lunar soul crystal, and he light-footedly slipped to outside Samuel's door.

"Samuel!"

Norman pushed open the door, "Look what good thing I've brought you!"

Samuel was standing by the window, watching the bustling scene outside the square, and upon hearing the voice turned back, "Priest Norman."

His voice calm, "What do you want to do?"

Norman openly set the gift box on the table, stepped closer, "I want to see the Father God first! I know that as long as I follow you, I'll surely get to see the Father God early! Right?"

Samuel looked at him, fell silent for a moment, and his voice turned cold.

"I don't want to."

"Huh?" Norman stared, "Why? Samuel, how can you be like this?"

He pouted, feeling a bit wronged, "Last time I let it go, but you're doing this again—even though you're indeed handsome, more handsome than our elf tribe."

"But… but that's the Father God! With so many people on the continent loving and believing in him, how could it be possible that only you, a human, serve by his side?"

The more he spoke, the more he felt it was natural, trying to persuade Samuel, "Besides, Samuel, even if you don't let me serve the Father God, there will surely be others later! At least… at least getting along with you is still pleasant, right?"

No.

Samuel's inner voice sounded icy cold.

If it weren't for my promise to the Father God not to kill indiscriminately, and if I weren't wary of your status as an elf tribe priest… merely your covetous thoughts would be enough to drive me mad.

Moreover, it's such frank words.

"It won't happen." Samuel's voice was soft, "The Father God promised me that he would forever dote on only me."

Norman still wouldn't give up, "But I just want to see the Father God, Samuel, please, just let me meet him once, okay?"

Samuel was annoyed by his pestering, and the dark thoughts he had forcibly suppressed began to stir.

He looked at Norman's face full of pleas, lowered his eyelids, concealing a fleeting calculation in his eyes, and his tone suddenly softened, tinged with helplessness.

"Are you sure…… you want to see Father God now?"

Norman thought he had loosened up, and immediately nodded vigorously, "Certain! Very certain!"

"Alright." Samuel let out a soft sigh, as if making a great concession.

He walked to the soft Carpet in the center of the room, knelt down devoutly, clasped his hands before his chest, and his golden long hair fell like a waterfall.

Samuel closed his eyes and softly recited a few prayers.

The soft holy light instantly filled the room.

Jin Chen finally had a legitimate reason to skip class and accompany his wife, and he appeared immediately.

Hmm, as long as his wife wants to see him, that is a proper reason.