Thorny Path

“How…” Hendrick asked dazedly, staring at the golden glow in Martin’s blood, “How is your faith so strong… Do you not know that the Radiant Lord is…”

"Of course I do!” Martin grumbled, “I know better than you!”

“Then how? Do you serve the brat now?” the archbishop asked with killing intent.

However, Martin just stared at the old man, “Is it not possible to have pure faith?”

“Pure faith? Heh… How could such a thing exist in this era?”

“Faith has nothing to do with era, only determination.”

“Sigh… Perhaps.”

“Then what are you waiting for? Take your blade away, it hurts!”

Hendrick snorted in response, withdrawing the dagger before removing the chains locking Martin in place. The divine child ran a finger across...