Loading...
Rowen knew that these heretics believed in the Hero Cult, yet she took no action against them.
In truth, Rowen had no authority to punish or judge them, so there was no reason for her to do anything in the first place.
However, Rowen’s demeanor just a few moments ago struck a chilling fear in Ludwig. It seemed as if, had she decided to act, she would have mercilessly killed them all.
Although he had been accompanying Rowen for about five days, it was the first time he had seen such a change.
In his time with Rowen, Ludwig had not yet encountered heretics.
The Hero Cult… Rowen, a priestess and a believer in the Five Great Gods, had to have many thoughts about the Hero Cult.
Her gaze had clearly changed as she stared at the idol representing the Hero.
Ludwig couldn’t pinpoint the exact emotion, but the storm of emotions in her eyes were anything but positive.
“The Hero Cult…”
“…”
“Ludwig, do you really think those people we saw earlier are Hero Cultists?”
“Sorry? Well, they said they were…”
“The Hero Cult can also be used as an excuse for other forms of heresy.”
Rowen looked at Ludwig.
“There are quite a few heretics who disguise themselves as Hero cultists to hide their true faith. When they claim to be part of the Hero Cult, people tend to overlook it. It’s like wearing a mask,” she said.
Ludwig could only nod slowly.
Both the guards and the Church of the Five Great Gods treated this matter with caution—something even ordinary civilians were aware of.
As a result, in times of danger, people would sometimes claim to be part of the Hero Cult, hoping it would make others back off.
“Do you think those people earlier weren’t part of the Hero Cult?” Ludwig asked.
“Who knows? The Hero Cult itself is divided in its beliefs. There’s no set definition of what a true Hero cultist is, is there?”
The Hero Cult wasn’t a specific organization. It was a folk belief that had sprung up here and there, and did...
Unlock free chapters every day
Bookmark your novel and never lose track of your progress
Share your thoughts with your favorite translator in the comments.
