Chapter 344 The Villain Lady Arrives 173
"The Church of Light will always be the guardian of justice and light!" Gabriel's voice resounded through the sky, and as he swung his holy sword, it released a dazzling light that dispelled all darkness and evil.
With the help of the Church of Light, Tariq and others finally got out of the predicament. They regrouped together and looked at the enemies gradually dispersing in the distance, their hearts filled with gratitude and relief.
"Thank you, Lord Gabriel." Tariq expressed his sincere gratitude to Gabriel.
"You're welcome, Tariq." Gabriel responded with a smile, "We, the Church of Light, have always been committed to maintaining peace and tranquility on the continent. Any force that threatens this is our enemy."
"Now, what should we do with this gem?" Estella pointed to the gem in Tariq's hand. The gem, which contained ancient power and wisdom, sparkled in the sun.
Tariq pondered for a moment, then made a decision: "The power of this gem is too strong. If it falls into the wrong hands, it will cause endless disasters. I think we should hand it over to an organization that can properly keep it and make reasonable use of it."
"The Church of Light?" Fiona suggested.
Tariq nodded. "Yes, the Church of Light has a long history, strong power, and has always been committed to maintaining justice and peace. Giving the gem to them may be the most appropriate choice."
Tariq's eyes flickered slightly when he mentioned the "Church of Light", as if at this moment, a deep memory was quietly awakened. He looked up into the distance, where the temple of the Church of Light was located, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. Estella noticed the subtle change in his expression and asked softly, "Tariq, you seem to have some concerns?"
"No, it's just..." Tariq hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to confess, "I remembered an old friend of mine, she is now the Saint of the Church of Light, Alice. She is not only my white moonlight, but also the cinnabar mole in my heart, and... we have a childhood sweetheart relationship."
Fiona's eyes flashed with surprise when she heard this, but she quickly regained her composure. She nodded in understanding, "I see. If this power can really be protected by her, it can be considered a kind of destiny."
Rek'Sai was listening on the side. Although he didn't know much about these emotional entanglements, he could feel the sincerity and trust in Taric's words, so he smiled roughly and said, "In that case, what are we waiting for? Let's go directly to her, give the gem to her, and let those greedy guys go to hell!"
Leah snuggled up to Tariq. Although she didn't understand the complicated emotional entanglements, she could feel the firmness and warmth in Tariq's heart, which made her feel at ease.
Tariq took a deep breath and looked determined: "Okay, let's go see her. But before that, we need to ensure that we can reach the holy land of the Church of Light safely. After all, we are being targeted by many forces now."
Gabriel immediately understood Tariq's concerns when he heard this. He said in a deep voice, "Tariq, don't worry. The Church of Light will do its best to protect your safety. Please follow me. I will arrange the safest route for you."
Led by Gabriel, the group passed through the chaotic crowd, avoided potential threats, and headed towards the holy land of the Church of Light. Along the way, they witnessed the adherence to justice and the power of faith of the believers of the Church of Light, which made Tariq more determined in his decision.
Finally, they arrived at the Holy Temple of the Church of Light. The majestic building shone with holy light in the sun, as if it could wash away all the dust in the world. Alice had already known about their arrival and was waiting at the entrance of the Holy Temple.
When she saw Tariq and his party, an indescribable emotion flashed in her eyes. She was wearing a gorgeous saint's robe and an exquisite crown on her head, looking both noble and sacred. However, in her clear eyes, she still retained her unique tenderness and care for Tariq.
"Tariq, you're finally here." Alice's voice was soft and warm, like a spring breeze.
Tariq walked forward and looked at Alice. There seemed to be thousands of words in their eyes. After a moment, he slowly raised the gem in his hand and said in a deep voice: "Alice, this is the treasure we got on our journey. It contains great power. But I know that if this power falls into the wrong hands, it will bring disaster. I think you are the most suitable person to keep it."
Alice took the gem and felt the ancient power flowing in it. She nodded gently and said, "Thank you, Tariq. This trust is more precious to me than the gem itself. Don't worry, I will protect it with my life and prevent it from falling into evil hands."
"Also," Tariq continued, "we are now being targeted by many forces. I hope you can provide us with shelter."
Alice heard this, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Of course, this is the holy land of the Church of Light, and no evil forces can invade. You can stay here with peace of mind, and I will arrange the most elite knights to protect your safety."
Tariq nodded gratefully. He knew that handing the gem to Alice was not only because of his trust in her, but also because it was the best choice to protect all of them.
In the following days, Tariq and his party temporarily settled down under the protection of the Church of Light. Alice not only arranged a comfortable residence for them personally, but also visited them frequently, sharing doctrines and wisdom with them, which further baptized and sublimated their souls.
However, the peaceful days did not last long. As the news of the gem spread rapidly across the continent, more and more forces began to make moves. They were unwilling to let this power fall into the hands of the Church of Light, and they sent experts to snatch it.
Faced with this sudden crisis, Alice did not panic at all. She quickly summoned the masters of the Church of Light and formulated a thorough defense plan. At the same time, she also knew that simple defense was not a long-term solution and that she had to find a way to solve the fundamental problem.
So she found Tariq and proposed a bold plan: "Tariq, we need to find the true purpose of the gem. Only by using its power for justice and peace can we truly eliminate the covetousness of those greedy people."
When Tariq heard this, a gleam flashed in his eyes: "You mean, we have to unlock the secret of the gem?"
Alice nodded: "Yes, but it's not easy. According to ancient records, the power of the gem is related to a powerful civilization in ancient times. Only by finding the remains of that civilization can we perhaps unlock the secret of the gem."
Tariq pondered for a moment, then nodded firmly: "Okay, then let's go find the remains of that civilization. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we must not give up."