The guardian's sword

A Christian refers to a follower of Jesus Christ who might be a Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, or follower of another branch of the religion. A Catholic was a Christian who followed the Catholic religion transmitted through the succession of Popes, who were leaders of the Catholic church. Thus, All Roman Catholics were Christian, but not all Christians were Roman Catholic. The difference in beliefs had put the two in conflict.

"Could it be that their conflict has reignited? Didn't a Catholic priest warn those donkeys?" Sean asked with a frown. Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Adam nodded slightly and sighed before slowly replying, "It's just as you said. After the passing of Tiger Mountain's supreme priest, Christians often gave US Catholics a hard time. Now, not only are chaplains from all over Dragon Kingdom affected, but even Greendom Chapel has gotten into this situation."

Most chaplains and churches relied on donations from their followers for their income. Once they lost this source of income, chaplains and churches would fall into financial crisis.

Times had changed, and relying solely on faith was insufficient to retain followers.

"Those donkeys... Are you selling counterfeit goods to earn some money for Greendom Chapel?" Sean asked solemnly with a slight frown.

Adam nodded slowly, his facial expression filled with helplessness. "Now that the other branches of Christianity are thriving and Catholicism is being suppressed everywhere, Greendom Chapel has lost its former glory. The number of faithful followers has decreased. We have reached a point where our expenses exceed our income. Many monks in Greendom Chapel still need money to survive, so I had no choice but to do this..."

Sean frowned deeper at Adam's remarks.

The former chaplain of Greendom Chapel, Adam, was not only highly esteemed within the Catholic community but also a formidable Great Grandmaster. He should not have fallen into such a state.

"Isn't there a custom in the martial world called sparring? With your strength, isn't it easy for you to make some money?" Sean asked.

There were two types of sparring-knowledge debate and martial arts exchange.

Knowledge debate sparring was mostly chosen by Christian or Catholic religions. It was two religions sitting together and studying the Bible, which was similar to present-day debates.

Meanwhile, martial arts exchange was much more straightforward and physical, involving fighting. They did not have to say anything. They only needed to hand over a challenge letter, and the fight began upon meeting.

Regardless of debate or martial arts exchange, the winner could take one item from the loser. It could be money or other things, but the condition was that both parties must present items of equal value as stakes.

Adam's face darkened further, and he spoke with desolation, "I considered using this method to earn money. But that old priest from Melode Cathedral has been keeping a close eye on me. If I send Greendom Chapel's monks to issue martial arts challenges to others, that old priest will surely intervene personally."