Chapter 1391 - 545: Holy City (3)
Alka used the same gesture, nodded, and they exchanged greetings.
"Finally, we’ve been waiting for you, masters. Please follow me. Your resting place has been prepared."
Saying this, two soldiers led Alka and the others towards the Church.
But just as they reached outside the port, the leading soldier captain thought for a moment, turned around, and asked Alka and the others.
"Saints, do you mind if we don’t take Pilgrim’s Avenue?"
"Pilgrim’s Avenue?" Alka was a bit puzzled.
"It’s the main road leading to the Church. Almost all pilgrims walk this path, step by step, to reach the Great Cathedral at the mountain peak.
Devout believers think that walking on this avenue, they’ll receive the Holy Mother’s gaze, examining their own character."
Hearing this, everyone nodded their heads involuntarily.
However, thinking of the crowd on that avenue, Alka shook his head.
"I don’t mind; taking the path less traveled is alright."
"That’s good."
The soldier seemed relieved.
It looked like even they found walking the main road very uncomfortable, as it was extremely crowded.
Plus, believers walk slowly, almost dragging themselves forward.
Then they continued walking, bypassing roads of residential areas and commercial streets.
Alka and the others walked behind, observing the scenery around them.
The soldier leading occasionally slowed his pace.
Almost between every building or around them, golden sheaf plants could be seen.
Some children ran past them, playing.
"Is it my imagination? Why are there so many children?" Juanlu asked.
Some of the children seemed to recognize the soldier leading the way, greeting or hugging his legs.
One soldier laughed and said.
"Yes, there are many children around the Great Cathedral because it has the largest orphanage.
They’re brought by believers and even church staff from various places of the Endless Sea."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded.
This is a characteristic of the Holy Mother Church.
Besides producing food quickly, its biggest feature is the orphanage.
After all, the Holy Mother has a certain authority over nurturing new life and raising children.
Thus, almost all church forces, even areas around churches, have orphanages.
In this Endless Sea, orphans and homeless children are not uncommon sights.
All church members are committed to gathering these orphans, nurturing them to grow.
In fact, most church members come from these orphanages besides the church’s own offspring; other personnel all originate from these orphanages.
And some children brought by believers.
Inside the nearby shops, there were plenty of food supplies.
Honestly, this island did not seem to sell anything particularly practical or precious.
Just very ordinary products.
Yet, the population was unusually large.
People were coming and going.
As they headed to the Church, they also glanced at the crowd on the main road, which was intimidating at first sight.
Moreover, the crowd moved upward at an oddly slow pace, almost like writhing, looking somewhat tormenting.
"Are there so many people every day?" Jason couldn’t help asking.
If this is the case, then maintaining order as these guards do must be incredibly tiring.
Daily intensive work.
But the soldier upfront indeed shook his head.
"Not really; it’s just because tomorrow is the Harvest Festival, which is the Holy Mother’s most cherished holiday and the best time to worship the Holy Mother.
𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
At that time, even the Holy Mother’s child angel will descend, bringing blessings, making it a very important festival."
Hearing this, everyone suddenly realized.
That’s why.
No wonder the crowd was intimidating; they happened to arrive during this time.
"In this case, we’re quite lucky, arriving just in time to participate in this festival."
Upon hearing Chadite’s words, the leading soldier also nodded.
It seemed their timing was indeed very fortunate.