chsdbacks Chapter 131 Night Diner
Chapter 131 Night Diner
Chapter 131 Night Diner
Early the next morning.
Miss Hugh left satisfied.
The services offered by the Church of the Night were excellent, so much so that Miss Hugh donated money to the Church of the Night again and said she would come again if she had the chance.
Xia'er was also quite satisfied; this kind of night shift was more interesting to take, but she always felt like something was missing.
How about... we open a late-night diner?
As he thought about it, he turned his head and stared intently at Bishop Elektra, who, despite staying up all night, was still full of energy and had not yet lost his hair.
"What mischief are you up to now?"
When Bishop Elektra saw the obviously strange look in Chael's eyes, even this dignified Sequence 5 Extraordinary felt an urge to turn away rather than look him in the eye.
"It's nothing, Your Excellency. I was just wondering if we should add a late-night diner to the church?"
"I'll take two quick steps closer to Bishop Elektra," said Xia'er.
"Midnight Diner?"
"In the prayer hall of St. Samuel's Cathedral?"
"Oh, goddess, have you been corrupted by some demon?"
Even though he had anticipated it, Bishop Elektra was still shocked when he heard this outrageous answer.
Is the distortion of faith by the secret prayer path really that terrifying?
"Sir Bishop, your expression is rather hurtful."
"My suggestion is clearly very reasonable. Wouldn't opening a late-night restaurant be a better way to serve the believers?"
After realizing that the term "cafeteria" sounded a bit tacky, Xia Er immediately changed her mind.
"I think your suggestion is very creative, but Archbishop Antony would probably have a lot to say about it."
An old night watchman emerging from the Chanis Gate chimed in.
As he spoke, he gestured for Chael to look behind him. Archbishop Anthony had appeared in a corner of the prayer hall at some point, and had apparently heard Chael's advice the entire time.
"Archbishop, you're up very early."
Xia Er first greeted them, and then explained without fear, "His Excellency Archbishop, my colleagues, imagine if we converted an empty room in the foyer into a dining hall late at night, then believers who come to the church late at night to ask for comfort or help could have a bowl of warm vegetable soup."
"We, the night watchmen, sit by and listen to the believers' troubles, offering food as a comfort to ease their pain and sorrow. And we, the staff on duty, can also enjoy a delicious late-night snack, which helps to increase our enthusiasm for duty. Isn't that wonderful?"
Xia'er began to seduce Archbishop Anthony. Although the old man's demeanor was somewhat similar to that of a gravedigger in the wilderness, Xia'er knew that the archbishop's personality was not so rigid. Moreover, this was, after all, the Church of the Night. Even if the archbishop did not like it, he would not really do anything about it.
It's not common for people to shout "received" within the Church of the Night.
After listening to Chael's analysis, Archbishop Anthony did not immediately refuse. Instead, he considered the pros and cons of doing so. As the Archbishop of St. Samuel's Cathedral, Archbishop Anthony also frequently had to work night shifts at the church. If there were an additional canteen in the church:
Even a Saint of Sequence Three needs to eat...
Not only Archbishop Anthony, but other clergy who rushed over after hearing the commotion also began to whisper among themselves. They all felt that having another late-night canteen seemed like a good idea, primarily serving believers and secondarily serving themselves, which seemed like a good thing.
Insomniacs don't need to sleep at night, but that doesn't mean they don't need to eat!
"Besides, Archbishop, the goddess certainly won't dislike you."
"If our canteen charges money, it would be a stain on the glory of the goddess. We can provide it for free, to offer a temporary place for hungry, needy, and needy believers to rest and be protected from the cold. We can share our food with them and pass on our faith to them."
"Bringing a sliver of warmth to those wandering in the darkness—isn't that what our church advocates?"
Seeing that things were going well, Xia Er intensified her persuasive efforts.
"You make a good point."
"I have no reason to object."
As Archbishop Anthony listened to Xia'er's constant persuasion, a hint of helplessness appeared on his usually solemn face. As an archbishop who was favored by the goddess, what could he possibly say in response at this moment?
The image of the goddess of the night can only be described as loving, selfless, and warm.
There's no way to refute that.
"But you also need to understand one thing: the number of believers in Backlund who need help is far too large."
Archbishop Anthony's voice was filled with obvious helplessness, which everyone could hear. The night watchmen who had been whispering earlier stopped talking and fell silent.
This is almost an unsolvable problem.
It would be very simple for St. Samuel's Cathedral to open a free cafeteria.
But what if this gets out?
Those who believe in the goddess, those who don't, the homeless, those who have lost their jobs, the elderly, those who have lost their parents—they all flock in at night. For the Church of the Night, this is actually a burden, and if not handled properly, it can cause trouble.
Those who had initially shown some interest during the night shift calmed down. Night shifts were already tiring enough; why create trouble for themselves just for the sake of the canteen?
This isn't a good deal.
Bishop Elektra was also helpless; he knew from the beginning that the trouble was not about whether or not it was possible.
The church also has problems it cannot solve; this is a reality and a fact.
"Difficulties are not a reason for us to do nothing."
"We are in the North District, and the situation in the North District is already much better than in the East District."
"I believe the church is fully capable of solving these problems."
"Since the Archbishop is worried about too many people flooding into the church, we can make some adjustments."
"For example, our canteen is supposed to be free, but after wealthy believers feel spiritual comfort here, would they be willing to donate some money or food, using the church's resources to pass on that comfort?"
"After receiving food and a place to rest, would those less affluent believers, if they have time the next day, be willing to follow the church's arrangements and use their own labor to help those in greater need? For example, contributing to the charitable work led by the Night Church."
"The church has its own almshouse; perhaps we can unite and pay more attention to this issue."
Xia Er was not deterred by this difficulty. His persistence earned him the respect of many night watchmen, and his words remained sharp.
"With all due respect, the current state of affairs in Ruen is partly due to the church's inaction."