Aldrian and the others entered the church, where they were immediately greeted by a priest. Given the tense situation, the church had to ensure its safety, so a priest stepped forward to offer his assistance.
"May I know the purpose of your visit?" the priest asked.
"We simply wish to pray for a safe journey. We have business in this empire, and with the current state of affairs, we hope the heavens will grant us their grace and protection," Aldrian said.
The priest nodded, but he still found it strange as he looked at Aldrian's group. Among them was an elf, which was unusual. According to common knowledge, elves worship the Heavenly Tree of the world directly and using the World Tree as their medium to receive its blessings. So why had they brought an elf to the Heavenly Direction Church?
"The heavens hear each of our prayers. You may pray as much as you like—have faith, and you will be blessed," the priest said.
