Chapter 88: An Acting Showdown
After careful consideration, Chu Jiang still believes that he needs to break through from the script of the play itself.
Since humans and ghosts are now on the same starting line, if they follow the script, the priest's power would be at most that of an ordinary person.
In this way, Chu Jiang still has a chance to defeat the priest, not to mention he also has a friend named Lin Qian, although he's not very helpful.
The only thing Chu Jiang doesn't know is whether this script can be changed. What if the script doesn't allow you to "change destiny," and you have to act according to the written script? Then there's no hope.
Just as they figured out the direction, the church door creaked open, pushed by someone.
Startled, Lin Qian and Chu Jiang turned around and saw a young girl with long red hair, wearing a green dress, entering from outside the door.
She had typical European features, pale skin, a slightly higher nose bridge, and a few freckles on her face.
She was the miller's daughter, the second penitent, and she looked surprised to see so many people in the church when she entered.
Just as the penitent hesitated whether to leave temporarily and come back another time, there came a steady footstep from the church corridor.
Nervously, Lin Qian hid behind Chu Jiang, while Chu Jiang kept his gaze fixed on the corridor...
Soon, a tall priest dressed in a black monk's robe walked out from behind the church. He had high cheekbones and deep-set eye sockets, but his face had a gentle and devout expression that made people like him immediately.
"Lost lamb, why do you wander aimlessly in front of the Master's door?"
The miller's daughter performed a simple gesture to the honorable priest. "Respected priest of the Lord, I still have some troubles in my heart that I need to confide to you and the Lord."
"Then come with me, there is no need to hesitate. Everyone here is a devout follower of the Master, you don't need to be nervous."
The penitent nodded and temporarily ignored Chu Jiang and the others, walking towards the priest.
At the same time, a beautiful nun silently appeared from the corridor.
She had soft, wavy golden hair and wore a headscarf with a cross hanging on her chest. She was so gentle and beautiful, with flawless features like an angel descended to earth, instantly overshadowing the miller's daughter.
Lin Qian was dumbfounded when he saw the nun. It's one thing to write about her, but seeing her in person was a different story.
Unexpectedly, Chu Jiang glared at Lin Qian, and only then did Lin Qian realize something. He quickly lowered his head, afraid to look at the nun again.
Then Chu Jiang took two steps forward, standing in between the priest and the penitent.
This surprised the miller's daughter and the priest looked at Chu Jiang strangely. He gently said, "Fisherman, please wait for a moment. Let this dear lady finish her prayer, and then I will listen to your troubles."
Chu Jiang respectfully greeted, "Respected priest, I have something to say to this lady."
After speaking, Chu Jiang tried to approach the penitent, attempting to temporarily bring this possibly ghostly character to his side.
This was an important attempt, an attempt to see if the plot could be changed.
Unexpectedly, the miller's daughter frowned, pinched her nose, and took two steps back. "Impolite fisherman, your fishy smell is too strong. Please don't get close to noble me."
Chu Jiang paused for a moment, almost forgetting that this woman is not a good person either.
Because of jealousy, she pushed her own good friend into a well with her own hands. But even so, the son of the nobleman still didn't fancy the miller's daughter. He was only deeply saddened by the death of his loved one.
Seeing this scene, Lin Qian cleverly approached, adjusting his tie and using a refined tone, he asked, "Who is this? Could it be the miller's daughter? Have I seen you somewhere?"
The second penitent immediately changed her expression, speaking in a slightly pleasing tone, "Lord Baron, we have indeed met. May I ask if you have any important matters with me?"
Chu Jiang saw this and approached, whispering a few words in Lin Qian's ear, which immediately changed his mind.
He extended his right hand and said, "Come, let's talk about it in detail over here. There are some important matters. Perhaps I can help you with your recent troubles."
The penitent immediately had a look of pleasant surprise on her face, obediently following Lin Qian to the corner of the church.
Chu Jiang had intended to follow, but he heard the nun behind him say, "Oh dear, not good. My dear respected priest, it seems like those guys have noticed something is wrong."
"If you don't take action soon, these three sinners won't only go unpunished, but they might even report you to the authorities and have you put on the gallows."
The nun didn't whisper these words, but said them openly for everyone to hear. Perhaps for the sake of the performance, so that even the non-existent audience could hear the lines clearly.
With a turn, Chu Jiang saw the priest's gentle expression suddenly darken, as if moved by the nun's words.
As for the nun, she simply smiled at the priest, while looking at Chu Jiang with a malicious and teasing gaze.
Chu Jiang dared not look at the nun, but nervously observed the priest's reaction.
On the other side, Lin Qian is temporarily holding back the miller's daughter, but he is getting anxious. Why hasn't Chu Jiang come yet?
Those whispered words just now, Chu Jiang was only asking Lin Qian to come up with an excuse and take people further away. Now that Chu Jiang hasn't given any new instructions, even if Lin Qian guesses his intentions, he doesn't dare to act recklessly.
The priest looked towards Lin Qian and the others, then suddenly turned around as if he was going back to fetch something.
Seeing this, Chu Jiang immediately shouted, "Sir Baron, please come back. This is the Lord's church, you must not have secret conversations here. Remember, the divine presence watches over us in His kingdom."
Confessor Number Two heard these words and couldn't help but look guilty.
Lin Qian was a bit slow to react, but still solemnly responded, "Fisherman, you are right. I didn't consider it well."
After saying that, he hurriedly returned with the miller's daughter.
The priest heard the conversation and his face slightly relaxed. He didn't attempt to grab his weapon.
Then Chu Jiang continued, "Respected priest, let this lady confide her troubles to you first. Sir Baron and I will wait outside, we'll take turns one by one, no rush."
The priest looked at him with approval and said, "Yes, don't be impatient. The light of Jesus will shine on every believer."
And so, the second penitent was taken away by the priest and the nun. They walked down the corridor and entered deep into the church...
During this process, the mute man wanted to stop, but he didn't dare. In the end, he could only painfully cross his chest and whisper something.
