Ireland?

Is Celtic belief so tragic?

Even Ireland has been invaded by the church's faith? How can there still be saints of the church over there?

Duncan rose solemnly, turning his head to glance at the Crow Queen - Triss behind him.

The Crow Queen - Triss seemed to know something and softly said, "It's Saint Patrick, he is one of the church's recognized saints."

Duncan was rather apprehensive of saints.

Because in Merlin's prophecy fragments, even Duncan, who later became Augustus, fought with the saints to mutual destruction. Of course, the strongest among them was the Dragon Slayer - Saint George; he was on a different level than the other saints.

After pondering for a moment, Duncan slowly said, "Bring him to see me."

Soon.

Led by Severus, an elderly man who looked rather suave like a scholar was brought up. He was different from other church priests, appearing more like someone from the Hermitage, wearing only an old robe, in a rather destitute state, not at all like the legendary saint.

In fact, Duncan felt he looked more like a Druid.

He entered the tent with his head held high, ignoring the fierce personal guards around, glanced at the Crow Queen - Triss, then quickly looked away.

——Saint Patrick (Saint) [Three-star Gold].

This person didn't seem to have any martial strength; probably couldn't win against the general's personal guard in close combat. However, he bore a special power, like the monks from the Hermitage. He bowed his head respectfully and took the initiative to greet, "Honorable Governor of Britain - Lord Duncan."

"I come in peace."

Duncan also sized this man up and down, his gaze carrying a hint of curiosity. Severus had just detailed the rumors about him.

Saint Patrick was born in the Wales region, kidnapped to Ireland to become a slave in his youth, but later managed to escape. Twelve years later, he risked his life to return to Ireland to spread the church's faith, becoming Ireland's bishop and being revered as a saint.

The Irish also raided and invaded England and Wales, similarly capturing people as slaves.

This man, although a Celtic, converted to the church's faith. Unlike the Roman church which excludes paganism, the church priests here have an ambiguous attitude, allowing them to preserve Ireland's mythological stories.

Strictly speaking, Saint Patrick belonged to the middle ground.

On one hand, he believed in the church and God, while on the other, he accepted some Celtic culture.

Patrick was born in the British Province at the time when Roman Catholicism had just been established as the state religion (380 AD), so the church's faith spread to Britain. His grandfather was a priest, and at that time, priests could marry, while his father was a church deacon. Yet, Patrick was rebellious from a young age, neither believing in the Lord of Heaven nor diligently studying.

Around the age of sixteen, he was abducted by pirates and sold to Ireland as a slave.

During the six years of captivity, he became a shepherd, enduring the hardships of life through religious devotion, eventually converting completely to the church's faith.

Thereafter, he managed to escape and joined the Hermitage of the monastery.

However, driven by a strong impulse to return to Ireland for missionary work, he hoped that his fellow countrymen would all believe in God.

Thus, Patrick became Ireland's bishop, his missionary work remarkably successful, yet he repeatedly angered the priests of the Celtic Druid sect. Patrick was arrested and imprisoned several times, but each time he miraculously escaped, which made his reputation increasingly astounding.

The day he passed away in the future became an important holiday for Ireland, also its national day.

Every year on Saint Patrick's Day, Irish people worldwide dress in vibrant attire and wear clovers symbolizing luck to collectively celebrate.

This man is a heavyweight figure of the church!

Duncan's expression carried a hint of amusement as he rose and looked at the elderly man in front of him, slowly saying, "You come for peace?"

"Indeed." Patrick nodded, "The Governor wishes to unify Britannia, but war would only lead to more slaughter and death, causing innocent people to bleed."

Duncan's eyes slightly narrowed as he asked, "Then what do you suggest?"

Patrick met his gaze without a trace of fear, like a steadfast martyr, and said solemnly, "I can persuade the Irish people to submit, as long as the Governor can guarantee their safety and rights."

Interesting.

To think he came to avoid war, Duncan examined him with interest and asked, "And what about you?"

"What do you want?"

Patrick slowly answered, "Naturally, I hope the Governor will embrace the church's faith, but it seems you have already chosen Polytheism."

At this, Patrick glanced at the Crow Queen - Triss, whose eyes narrowed slightly with a hint of hostility, and slowly said, "What I seek, in fact, the Governor has already granted me."

"Though you lean towards Polytheism, you have never persecuted the church's believers."

Because he had been preaching in Ireland for years, Patrick himself was a persecuted individual and could empathize even better. If the Druid sect allowed him to freely preach, he was confident that most of Ireland would become a church faith district.

Duncan sat back down, with a hint of surprise in his expression as he asked, "You advocate for religious freedom?"

Patrick slowly shook his head, "I believe that one day, all people will return to the Lord's embrace."

"Convert to the correct faith."

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