Master Of None

Midnight hopped along happily while they moved toward the cathedral. It was a nice day and plenty of the people within genesis were moving about happily. There was too much opportunity to be down on your luck. Even people who had once thought themselves incapable, had found themselves with chances to grow a life. Everything about this was part of what Walkr had envisioned for Genesis. Chances that would be there waiting for the right person to take up the challenge. No matter who the person is, they would have the chance to bring their life full circle. Even those that had been on the darker side of the world. This was perfectly explained to those entering Genesis looking to become a citizen. They didn’t even have to forsake their home kingdoms. They could represent himself as a member of their race and kingdom while also being a member of Genesis. That was the nature of the alliance that brought everyone together. Especially when it came to the laws. They were made to ensure that there was nothing holding one race back or holding one race above another. Because of this, the demons that had begun to thrive, did not find themselves burdened by hatred. Especially when it came to those that had fought demon ace individuals before. The many demons that had been at risk of becoming monsters themselves had been able to gradually repair the damaged bodies they had by being beaten down by the cruelest of demons. Those that had followed the demon lord’s oppression. Surprisingly enough, the demons that did manage to change their paths were becoming the most welcoming. Whether it was because they found themselves with hope that they had been unable to grapes their whole lives, or another reason, they were helping the vampires that had recently appeared from the war with the demon lord. Walker had spotted multiple demons giving tours of Genesis as a whole. The newest arrivals would feel lost in all the hustle of progress or generally of how massive Genesis had become. Even Walker felt that if he had come here without any skills that assisted him in remembering the layout, he would be lost. To be fair, if he didn’t walk around as much as he did, he would be lost anyways because of how quickly the city changed. Midnight was fine with all this though, she was just dragging Walker to the food stalls that were just about on every corner. With so many different races around, there were various stalls that sold cultural foods to try here and there. Walker was pretty sure he could travel around for a year and not have the same snack twice. That wasn’t even considering the cultural sweets offered!

As they came up to the cathedral, Walker noticed many more priests and healers than normal. The commotion at the front also proved to be enough to bring his attention. As he walked up, he listened to what was being said by the priest wearing the most ornate robes. ”As I said, we are here to speak to the acting high priest. Not a healer or someone with power within this city. We are in control of all cathedrals and churches. You do not have permission nor authority to stop us.” Walker felt that the leading healer was being rude. Especially to the young healer that was speaking with them in greeting and telling them to wait. ”Actually, you do not have any authority unless you are allied with Genesis. As one of the founding members, you can explain to myself and my fellow hero why you are being so rude in front of a symbol of healing and protection within our home.” Walker still had the title of true hero. Why would he hold himself back here?

”I do not care what you think you are. Especially a lying child-” Midnight growled out. Even in her dragonkin form, the pressure was formidable just by doing this. It kept the priest in front of them from pushing more. Even the priests and nuns behind him cowered slightly. ”Don’t worry bMidnight, they can’t hurt me or anything. Even with my low level, they aren’t able to compete. I’m pretty sure I can use better healing skills than them too. They aren’t life healers or anything.” The all around appraisal had already shown Walker enough information. ”A high light healer, three light healers, four healers, and two light nuns. All of you are limited in mana or in healing methods. But you see, the high priest here and the new high priest in training can heal much more than you. If I also remember, we have contacted the city you venture from about the building of a main cathedral here. Alice ensured that trip was taken too.” When Alice had gone off to help the demons, she had also been one of multiple trips to go out. One carried letters from her and the high priest. Because of how Genesis was being built and how a cathedral was being made, the main home of the churches had been notified. Specifically, the cliff side city in the north where humans lived but rarely traveled out of their so called holy city. It wasn’t that Walker had never wanted to go there, but he had never needed to go there. It was a smaller city that was built just for the church beliefs. It managed itself, and also never requested assistance or to join the Genesis alliance. Even after being sent an offer. So, it was more or less forgotten by him and others. ”Walker, Midnight.” Alice had heard the commotion and appeared. Her presence itself made the light around even stronger. ”Saintess Alice, I’m glad you are here. I think some of the northern church priests have come to visit. They are a little confused about who governs this church and the rules here. But it’s fine, we are about to help them understand.” Walker did not say anything with negativity. Instead, he was putting on a very welcoming show. Enough to embarrass these rude guests but also properly show that they did not have the power they expected. ”Welcome to Genesis. My father, the high priest, has almost fully retired. Our new high priest is currently touring the farm lands to learn more about the struggles of the people. You may come in, but you must follow our guidelines. We are no longer subject to your strict church beliefs.” While Alice took control, many of the people around had frozen a bit in place. Alice was somewhat of a celebrity since she did so much to help others. Especially after getting her title regarding one of the virtues. It was hard to not be amazed when people met her and felt the incredible kindness that came from her. The warmth of healing light that literally danced to her voice. ”Walker, looks like you found the trouble we noticed. They keep coming here trying to petition us to follow the rightful laws of their city. I think Alice and I will take a journey to the north if we can handle it. But they haven’t paid enough attention to the world being all cooped up.” Su’s voice was followed by a slight huff as Midnight grabbed her in a hug. ”It’s alright, I figured the north holy city or whatever it calls itself would come knocking again. We never had reason to go there before. Should be interesting to see how different they are as a city run by the pope and the church.” Walker knew that difference in opinions would always appear. He couldn’t be too angry about it. But, he would be angry if someone was rude to Alice, or the cathedral as a whole. Naturally, as Su, Walker, and Midnight moved in behind the priests and nuns that showed up, they witnessed their amazement. The crystal within the cathedral shined down a healing aura and a mana gathering aura that greatly out did what they knew. ”I didn’t think you two would come here. Any reason?” Su didn’t take her eyes off the guests. She remembered when the cathedral and church were more under the thumb of the northern city. Now, she saw the stark changes by comparison. Having the chance, those here in Genesis had changed from a strict guidelines. They followed a more kind and honest approach to healing and helping the people. It was purer than what it had been before. ”We were working with Remey to make a corruption purifying potion. It helps push out the chaotic mana within someone or something. We thought we would see if the cathedral wanted to test it and record symptoms of chaotic mana. It’s a part of the world now, might as well have practices to combat it. Plus, some healers might have skills to counter it.” Su understood this, but she also looked like she knew one or two things. …

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