Roland was slightly stunned by Lodestar's question.
The Holy Son?
Accepting a Blessing?
'To receive a direct Blessing from one of the Deities would mean an unimaginable leap in Power...'
The temptation was almost impossible to resist.
He weighed his options for a moment before shaking his head firmly.
"No. Gloria is the Saintess of the Fiery Sun Church. She is the rightful centerpiece of this ceremony."
"Compared to me, she needs this Power more to face the current crisis and solidify her position within the Church. We are allies now, so her becoming stronger also means our collective Power will increase. As for me..."
Roland's gaze was calm and resolute.
'There's more than one path to increasing my Power.'
'Growing stronger by Plundering an ally's opportunity is not my style.'
With that thought, Roland raised his head to meet Lodestar's gaze and spoke frankly.
