"Just sign here and we will get ready for a ritual. Nothing too crazy just the ceremony so you can collect points." Priest Christ said while smiling.
Noah started to read the contract then noticed how simple it was. Noticing that all he needs to do is to follow the doctrine for a year and stateing he could leave after if he wished.
He thought to himself about how they seem like office workers, especially after the looking over the contract which looks more like a employee contract. They even get paid for working here.
"The contract looks good, this is much appreciated. Thank you." Noah said before taking out a pen and signing at the bottom of the white paper.
"Of course! Plus it isn't every day we get to help a hunter." Priest Christ said with awe.
Christ took the contract after he signed and signaled his assistant over before giving the paper over to him and ordering others to prepare for the ceremony. Noah was still a bit confused about the minor details but he got the gist of things when he read the contract.
It had stated that he has to prepare a offering then sing some songs and go up to the front for something. Then after he would have to do some community service in exchange for points and medication. After a year he would be able to get the cure by their diety.
What bothered him was that in this world they treated the seven demons as gods and the cultists members are only called cultist because some of them are crazy. Overall the general masses doesnt belive there to be gods and simply called any belief in religion cults.
Overall it was similair to the Church of Irene in his past life. Although he was a believer for some time and help the people of the church back then he didn't participate in their ceremonies.
He looked at Amelia with confusion but she had looked back with a look that screamed that she would tell him later. Noah got the message and quickly said good bye to the priest while being lead to another room.
How kind of them. This is not what I had expected when I heard they were worshipping the demon of wrath. Most worshippers of demons from my other world were fanatics who would follow the creed by doing anything related to what the demon's main characteristic is. These people treated Satan as a god of wrath, someone who despises the improper use of anger and punishes those who uses violence. Very contradictory.
Noah thought to himself before someone came in with a new pair of clothes then left after telling him to change into them. He quickly changed and waited for someone to come in again.
Sitting on a chair he saw the mirror and checked out the clothing he had put on. The clothes was all white and they had an odd and indescribable symbol on it along with red and gold stripes on the sides. Whenever he looked away he was unable to describe it.
Before he could continue someone came into the room and waved to him. Minjun smiled while waving while calling out to him.
"Wow Noah, looks pretty good on you. Ready?"
Noah noded before following behind his friend.
As they left the room he noticed the pathway they were walking in had red and golden decorations even along the walls. The scenary started to remind him of his world before coming here.
This place reminds me of the churches of Irene. The followers here also reminds me of them. Speaking of my old world, Edwin would always joke about wanting to join the church after he finished his missions from the emperor.
Lost in thought they arrived to the entrance faster then he has expected. The two of them entered and they started the ceremony. Noah felt rather awkward being there and just following along while being a bit cautious.
Such a odd coincidence that the process is similair maybe churches's processes are universal?
He sat there in silence waiting to be called up to the alter while looking around the church. He saw the stained glass window that depicted a man in white with red and golden outlines. He coumd make out the face that reminds him of Satan in his past life.
Satan was such a massive loser, he would always going around swearing at others while in his demon form, the only reason he wasn't kill was because he never caused any issues to the kingdom when the demons first attacked but instead helped them. Aside from that he would always make me so angry. I think there is a term for that in this world. Ah, a ragebaiter. Yeah thats it. If I ever see that guy again first thing ima do is choke the living hell outta that guy.
Noah thought in silence and then heard his name being called. He quickly stood up and went to the alter. The cloth on top had that same symbol from before and the repeating colors he sees everywhere in the church.
"Do you agree to follow the doctrine, and follow the creed?" Priest Christ said as he held a oddly shaped glass with red liquid inside.
Thats not blood right?
Noah thought to himself before reply to the question.
"Yes I do."
Noah said while still thinking that the red liquid was blood and hesiten from getting too close.
"Than you shall accept and greatfully drink this wine for us followers." Priest Christ said and started singing in Latin.
After the song Priest Christ held out the cup ingraved in symbols and Noah grabbed it while looking down at the liquid inside.
Wine? Seriously? I know its safe since I don't feel any hostility from anyone here rather it felt safe. Whats off putting is that I am given wine.
Noah started to put the cup closer to his mouth and took a gult of the red wine. He tasted the pomegranate and honestly enjoyed the taste.
After the sip he gave the cup back to the priest and waited for him to say something but everything in the room seemed as if it froze. He looked up and around to see and hear no movement and pure silence filled the church.
What is happening?
Confused by the situation he look down at himself and tried to take a step off the alter but was interrupted by a loud voice inside his head.
[Make a contract with me.]