Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 56 Leonard's Gift (Please read it later~)

"...?"

Hearing Leonard say this, Luo Xiu became even more scared.

He inexplicably thought of the blue weasel in his previous life and the ancient Greek god of brothers.

He looked behind him suspiciously and glanced at Leonard.

But Leonard had already stopped and was just standing next to the table, with a calm expression, and it was unclear whether he was happy or angry.

"... I heard from Pamier that you wanted me to come over."

Seeing that he was at a safe distance from Leonard, Luo Xiu stopped and stood by the door, trying to say to Leonard:
"You seem to have something to give me?"

"..."

"I came to you this time just to confirm with you some matters regarding your joining the Holy Judge."

Leonard suddenly laughed out loud and said, "From your looks, your injury should have almost recovered. I feel relieved..."

"..."

Luo Xiu's expression was a little complicated, but it seemed that Leonard would no longer "conquer people with virtue".

Luo Xiu was relieved. Leonard sat back in his original seat, and Luo Xiu sat opposite him.

"Well, first of all."

Leonard pulled out a piece of brown parchment from the pile of files, and at the same time picked up a pen dipped in ink in his right hand.

"Regarding your stipend, you are a newly joined 'Holy Judge', so the church has tentatively set it at 20 gold coins per week."

"Of course, once you have the ability to independently complete 'supernormal events', your stipend will be further increased. What is your attitude?"

The stipend is the salary of the clergy of the church, which is 20 gold coins per week. Although it is not as fast as what Luo Xiu earns as the "Fourth Calamity", it is already quite high as a stable source of income.

Because when he was working as an "apprentice priest" in "Dawn Town - Glory Church", his weekly salary was only 6 gold coins!
"I am very satisfied." Luo Xiu nodded and waited for Leonard's next words.

"Okay, then the next question is about your residence."

Leonard said as he wrote on the parchment:
"The church has specially provided accommodation for the 'holy judges', but a certain amount of money will be deducted from your stipend."

"... Of course, you can also choose to rent a place, but this often costs more."

After saying that, Leonard looked at Luo Xiu calmly, waiting for his answer.

After thinking for a while, Luo Xiu replied to Leonard: "I hope to rent a house outside, Master Priest... You know, I have always lived in the town."

"Want to explore Sina City more... This is also great."

Leonard nodded, wrote new content on the parchment with a fountain pen, and then said to Luo Xiu:
"Then I am sure, Luo Xiu. Your stipend is 20 gold coins per week, and as an official clergyman of the Holy Court, you do not need to pay taxes to the empire. In addition, the church will not arrange a place for you to live, you will rent a place in the city on your own."

"I have no problem." Luo Xiu nodded, indicating that he had no objection.

Leonard then took a wax seal, lit the holy flame on his fingertips, melted the seal slightly, and then stamped a thick seal on the parchment.

Afterwards, Leonard put the parchment into the file and looked at Luo Xiu's face with sharp eyes.

"Well, that's enough of my duties as a priest. Now, I'll chat with you as 'Leonard'."

Leonard's wrinkles trembled slightly, as if he was trying to force a smile:
"Luo Xiu, I personally have high hopes for you. You are the first consecrated priest who can withstand three of my heavy blows without falling into the brink of death."

"..."

Luo Xiu did not respond, but remained silent, waiting for Leonard's next words.

"So, I may have acted on impulse, um, on impulse..." Leonard said slowly, "But fortunately, little Marilyn healed your injury. But I think I should still give you something."

"..."

...Leonard, is this an apology?
Luo Xiu was slightly stunned. Someone of Leonard's status would definitely not say the three words "I'm sorry" to him openly.

But Leonard's words were also very clear, he wanted to make amends in his own name.

Leonard casually opened the drawer next to him, took out a scroll and handed it to Luo Xiu.

"This is a rubbing of the inheritance that I obtained from the 'Ancient Seal' when I was young. Hmm... it should be suitable for you."

At the same time, a prompt panel popped up in front of Luo Xiu.

[You receive a gift from Leonard Bambers]

[Obtain the rubbing of the scroll "Ancient Heritage" - "Sealed Coffin (Ancient Heritage, lv.1)"]

[Sealed Coffin (Ancient Heritage, lv.1): The coffin can not only seal the body, it can also isolate death... After using the skill, you will gain the "Sealed Coffin" state, which lasts for 5 seconds. During the "Sealed Coffin" state, you are immune to death. After the "Sealed Coffin" state ends, you will recover 50% of the health points lost during the "Sealed Coffin" state...]

[Scroll Rubbing (Scroll Features): This scroll is a rubbing. The level of the skills learned from it cannot be upgraded and is always at level 1.]

【…】

Oh my god...

Luo Xiu's eyes lit up. This was definitely a life-saving skill used by a very evil bully...

This counts as getting hit three times... and then trying to get an ancient scroll?
"Thank you, Master Priest."

In the end, Luo Xiu didn't say anything extra. He took the scroll with both hands and held it carefully in his arms.

Seeing Luo Xiu accept the scroll, Leonard breathed a sigh of relief and continued:
"Do you have any other needs? I mean, in terms of life or practice."

"Well, this time I'm representing the Holy Inquisition to provide some help to the newcomers," Leonard added.

Luo Xiu thought about it and said to Leonard:
“…I do want some assistance.”

"I would like to apply for a few blank scrolls and a few first-level spiritual crystals..."

Although the Glorious Church in Dawn Town does not have many blank scrolls, the Church in Sina City has a rich reserve;

As for the "first-level spiritual crystal", it is normally a precious crystal material with abundant spirituality, but for players, it is an important item that can be used to improve skills and skill slots.

"..."

Leonard thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, this is a subsidy within the permitted quota. Take this signature and go to the Holy Reserve Hall to claim it."

As he spoke, Leonard took a blank piece of paper, scribbled a few lines on it, and handed it to Luo Xiu.

"Well, after this, you have about three days. You can freely familiarize yourself with the church and visit various areas of Sina City."

Leonard said: "Luo Xiu, I hope you can adapt to the rhythm here as soon as possible..."

"Three days later, you will follow Pamier and the others to Red Maple City to prepare for the first mission of 'Judgment of Heretics'."

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