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Chapter 61 - The contemplation

Ryo sees all of this and says, "This place looks so awesome."

Rimazu says, "Yeah, it does."

Ali says, "I wonder if I can spar with someone with a sword."

Benjamin and Abraham say in wonder, "Woooah!"

Zain says, "Okay, let's go."

They all go through the market.

Leona and Scarlet look at the women they walk past, and Leona says, "Hey, Aisha, they're all wearing scarves like you."

Ruqayya says, "We probably have the same faith."

Aisha says, "I'm pretty sure we do. Isn't that right, Captain?"

Zain replies, "Yup. Same faith as Elizabeth, Ali, Sulaiman, and I as well."

Everyone who was not mentioned, except Ryo and Bob, all say, "Don't forget about us."

Scarlet says, "After the stories I've heard of Elizabeth, I couldn't help but be just like her, even believing in her God."

Leona says, "Exactly."

Rimazu says, "Even though I'm from another country, she's the reason why I believe in God the way she does. From what I've heard, she was incredible."

Ryo says, "Faith?"

Rimazu asks, "Do you not believe that God exists?"

Ryo replies, "No... not really."

Aisha says, "Huh? Didn't you literally live with her?"

Ryo says, "It's not that I don't believe in Him completely. After what Elizabeth told me and what I have seen..."

He remembers the smile on Elizabeth's face when she died.

"I'm just contemplating."

Zain stops, and so does everyone.

He says, "Well, whatever question you have, it can't be answered right here."

They arrive at the king's palace.

The guards immediately open the doors due to the king's orders.

A man with brown skin, wearing a thobe and a turban, with brown eyes, rushes downstairs and says, "Zain bin Akashi! How long has it been?"

Zain says, "Way too long, Noah."

Noah looks at who's behind him and says, "This must be the next Team Zahra."

He looks at Zain and says, "You're the captain? Hey, that's very nice."

Ryo says, "Team Zahra?"

Ali says, "No, we're Team Z."

The king looks in wonder, then looks at Zain again and says, "Did you forget to tell them?"

While squinting his eyes, he says, "Why do I bother asking? Look, kids, the full team name is Zahra. It's called Team Z to shorten it."

Everyone, while looking at Zain in disappointment, says, "Thank you."

Noah says, "So, I'm guessing you're here because of the six-month pass. And surprisingly, you chose the same route."

Zain says, "It's not my fault. The other teams chose the other routes."

Noah says, "Well then, everyone, please take a seat."

Zain says, "Oh, one more thing."

He takes Ryo by the back of his neck and says, "This boy is contemplating whether God exists. Do you mind helping him with that?"

Noah says, "Sure. I can show him the holy text on the wall. It's just downstairs."

Zain says, "Wait. If that's what you're going to show them, then take the rest with you. Me and Bob are gonna eat some biscuits."

Noah says, "Alright. Everyone, come with me."

Ryo says in his mind,

"I wonder what's written on the wall."

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