False Faith

As I rode Jinju, Bahl's white horse, I felt a sense of freedom and speed.

The horse was intelligent and responsive, moving as if it had autonomous navigation.

I was exhilarated by the speed and control Jinju provided.

The unusual combination of the blue-eyed horse and the red-eyed mage cut through the darkness.

When we arrived at Prilda, I explained to Liu the events that had transpired, including the Black Knights' Magic Card and the rumors about the Basilisk's breath.

Liu's expression turned serious, and he was concerned about the Black Knights' involvement.

I reassured him that we couldn't escape Arahan's influence, so it was better to face the situation head-on.

Liu agreed to follow me, even if it meant going to Arahan.

He emphasized that betraying friends was unacceptable, and he would accompany me.

Liu's value lies in his street smarts and adaptability, which are essential outside of noble families.

However, in a noble setting, these skills are less valuable.

The plan was to use the Basilisk's breath to create an elixir, which required a powerful blessing from a priest.

We headed to Myers, a city with a famous cathedral, where a priest named Johan could perform the blessing.

The cathedral was crowded, with people lining up for half-priced holy water.

The priest, Johan, seemed genuine, but I suspected some deceit.

Upon entering the cathedral, I met Johan, who seemed to be a fake priest.

He was likely a scammer, using the crowd's gullibility to his advantage.

The holy water was not genuine, and Johan was exploiting people's faith.

I realized that Johan was not a real priest but rather an actor.

The real priest's name was Johan Krist, but this person seemed to be an imposter.

I decided to expose Johan's scam, but he was too quick to react.

The situation was complex, with Johan using his charisma to manipulate the crowd.

I needed to find a way to reveal the truth without causing chaos.

As I navigated this situation, I reflected on the importance of discerning truth from deception.

In a world where faith can be exploited, it's crucial to remain vigilant.

The crowd's eagerness for the holy water was palpable, but I sensed that something was amiss.

Johan's actions seemed suspicious, and I wondered if he was using the situation to his advantage.

The real challenge lay in uncovering the truth without disrupting the crowd's faith.

I decided to wait and observe, hoping to find an opportunity to expose Johan's scam.

Meanwhile, I pondered the significance of the Basilisk's breath and the potential benefits of creating an elixir.

The elixir could significantly enhance my abilities, but it required genuine holy water.

The search for authentic holy water continued, with Johan's scam being a major obstacle.

I needed to find a way to overcome this challenge and uncover the truth about Johan's intentions.