Eros offered a slightly embarrassed smile and said: "Didn't I recently advance to Sequence 6?"
Archbishop Ando nodded in response: "I did receive the news passed down from St. Elvira Cathedral."
"For Your Highness to become a Sequence 6 at such a young age, I imagine it won't be long before you leap into the Transcendent ranks."
By the end of his sentence, Archbishop Ando's tone carried a hint of genuine marvel.
As expected of a Son of God—this speed of advancement truly felt as if he were riding a steam train.
Eros smiled humbly before raising the main purpose of his visit with Archbishop Ando:
"Now that I am Sequence 6, staying at the academy for another year might be a bit..."
Eros paused there, knowing full well that Archbishop Ando would grasp his meaning.
After all, most students at the academy were only Sequence 9, and someone like Undine at Sequence 8 was already considered among the absolute elite there.
For a Sequence 6 like him to mingle among them was indeed somewhat unfitting—not to mention that most teachers in the academy were merely Sequence 7.
Hearing Eros's words, a look of sudden realization appeared on Archbishop Ando's face:
"It is indeed somewhat inappropriate. So, does Your Highness wish to go to the Church's headquarters in Intivat for advanced studies?"
"Intivat has a larger academy, and several other Sons of God of our Church are currently studying there."
Eros shook his head, speaking in a firm tone:
"Compared to studying, I would much rather go purge the evil lurking in the shadows, safeguarding the Lord's devout believers under His grace."
"As for studying—I possess Elven blood and an enduring lifespan. Long years ahead will offer me ample time to learn anything."
"Thus, I am in no rush for the moment."
Hearing Eros bring up the Great Lord, Archbishop Ando's expression instantly grew solemn:
"I understand Your Highness's intent. You wish to join the Night Watchmen and protect the Lord's believers, correct?"
Eros nodded with a serious expression: "Precisely!"
"Then which city does Your Highness wish to go to? Or would you prefer to remain in Intil?" Archbishop Ando inquired.
Hearing this question, Eros smiled and remarked casually: "Anywhere is fine with me. Wherever there is a shortage of manpower, I shall go."
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Archbishop Ando fell into thought, pondering for a long moment before speaking:
"There is indeed a suitable place. It is prosperous enough, though the city is near the coast. Given that Your Highness seems to have lived inland since childhood, I wonder if you would be able to adapt to life there."
A barely perceptible smile touched the corner of Eros's lips, which he promptly reined in as he said calmly:
"I am going there to fight, not to vacation."
Seeing Eros put it like that, Archbishop Ando immediately nodded:
"In that case, I will report this matter to St. Elvira Cathedral when I return tonight, and let them arrange Your Highness's transfer to Hydaram."
Done. Eros let out a quiet sigh of relief.
What seemed like a casual remark earlier was actually Eros nudging Archbishop Ando to look for places lacking hands.
Evidently, according to the news Eros had gathered previously, Hydaram was indeed short-staffed.
Naturally, across an empire of such vast territory, it was impossible for only one city to lack manpower. However, as a Son of God, the Church would never dump him into some backwater wasteland.
They would certainly pick a prosperous city for him. While the empire had quite a few prosperous cities, considering he was currently in Intil, they naturally wouldn't transfer him to a city vastly inferior to the capital.
Those that were both comparable to Intil and short-staffed were even fewer—making the final outcome undeniably Hydaram.
Having achieved his aim, Eros ceased pressing the topic, appearing entirely compliant with the Church's arrangements.
The two lapsed into silence after that, until the word "electricity" was brought up by someone on the other side of the ball.
Eros turned his gaze over, seeing a few decently dressed middle-aged men gathered together in discussion.
Listening closely, he realized they were discussing the future development and application of electricity, debating whether it was worth investing in.
Overhearing these conversations, Eros recalled a lingering doubt in his mind. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he turned to Archbishop Ando and asked:
"Your Grace, do you happen to know about the parade in the Outer City yesterday?"
Archbishop Ando nodded: "I heard of it! Those were devout believers of the God of Seas and Storms. Following persuasion from the Ocean Church's clergy, the crowd dispersed. Why does Your Highness ask?"
Eros pondered for a moment before saying: "I was actually a bit puzzled. Isn't lightning part of the authority of the God of Seas and Storms?"
"Logically speaking, the Academy of Sciences researching electricity could indeed be considered sacrilege. So why was there no reaction from the Ocean Church?"
Hearing Eros's question, Archbishop Ando spoke with a light chuckle:
"Because behind this research lies the active support of the Ocean Church itself!"
Eros froze for a moment. The Ocean Church was backing this research?
Suddenly, Eros felt as if he had caught onto something in his mind.
Right then, Archbishop Ando spoke in a somewhat mysterious tone:
"Does Your Highness know of the Church of Steam?"
Eros nodded. As one of the Nine Major Churches, Eros naturally knew of the Church of Steam.
Not only did he know it, but he was also deeply familiar with it—after all, it was one of his future enemies.
"Then does Your Highness know that the Church of Steam was once called the Church of Artisans?" Archbishop Ando continued with a smile.
Eros was stunned for a second, then realization dawned upon him.
Seeing the look of sudden comprehension on Eros's face, Archbishop Ando chuckled softly:
"Your Highness has figured it out?"
Eros nodded: "I understand now!"
Archbishop Ando smiled without saying another word.
Eros marveled in his heart—as expected of concept gods, even electricity could be incorporated into the authority of storms.
The Academy of Sciences researching electricity was essentially helping the God of Seas and Storms extend His authority?
Once electricity was successfully adopted across the entire continent in the future, could the God of Seas and Storms then rename Himself the God of Electronics and Information?
Then, to kill Him in the future, would one have to cut off the power supply of the entire continent first?