The knight told me to train hard and that he would find me when I was grown up. He said that I had the potential to become a great knight, one who could protect and serve the people, the king, and the Church. He said that he saw something in me that he liked, something that he respected.
He gave me a friendly pat on the shoulder and left me with a smile.
I watched him go, feeling a mix of emotions. I was flattered and curious, but also confused and doubtful. I wondered what he saw in me, what he felt in my spirit. I wondered if he was sincere or if he had ulterior motives. I wondered if I wanted to become a knight or not.
I decided to go home and think about it. I said goodbye to my friends, who were also leaving with their parents. Some of them had the blessing of the light, some of them didn't. Some of them were happy, some of them were sad.
I walked home with my parents, who hugged me and told me that they loved me. They said that they were proud of me, no matter what. They said that they would support me, whatever I chose to do.
I thanked them and told them that I loved them too. I said that I was tired and wanted to rest. They nodded and let me go to my room.
I lay down on my bed and closed my eyes. I thought about how to get stronger, how to train myself. I decided to do some simple exercises, like running, jumping, lifting, and stretching. I didn't want to push my five year old body too much, as it was still growing.
I also thought about what the Church leader had said about the blessing of the light, the gift from God that allowed one to use divine light. He had said that divine light could do many amazing things, like healing diseases, purifying water, creating light, and performing miracles.
I wondered what divine light was, how it worked, where it came from. I wondered if it was really a gift from God, or if it was something else. I wondered if it was really different from magic, or if it was just another name for it.
I decided to go to the village library the next day and research more about it. I hoped that I could find some books that could answer my questions.
The next day, I woke up early and got ready. I ate breakfast with my parents and told them that I was going to the library. They smiled and wished me a good day.
I left the house and walked to the library, which was a small and cozy building near the center of the village. It had a wooden sign that said "Library" in big letters.
I entered the library and greeted the librarian, who was a kind and friendly old man with glasses and a beard. He knew me well, as I often came here to read books.
"Hello, Jack. What are you looking for today?" He asked me.
"I'm looking for some books on the history of the world." I said.
"Ah, history. A very interesting and important subject. You are a smart and curious boy, Jack." He said.
He led me to a shelf that had many books on history. He picked up some of them and handed them to me.
"Here you go, Jack. These are some of the best books on history that we have in this library. They cover different periods and regions of the world, from ancient times to modern times."
He pointed to each book as he explained its contents.
"This one is about the establishment of the Church, how it rose from a small sect to a powerful organization that spread across many kingdoms."
"This one is about the wars between the Church and the magi, how they fought for centuries over the use and control of magic, and how the Church eventually vanquished the evil magi and their dark magic."
"This one is about the current state of the world, how the Church influences and governs many of the kingdoms, and how it faces new challenges and threats from other forces and factions."
He smiled and handed me the books.
"I hope you enjoy reading these books, Jack. They are very informative and interesting. They will teach you a lot about the world and its history."
He walked away and left me alone with the books.
I thanked him and took the books to a table. I opened the first book and started reading.
It was about the establishment of the Church, how it rose from a small sect to a powerful organization that spread across many kingdoms. It said that the Church was founded by a man named Peter, who was a disciple of Jesus, who was the son of God.
It said that Peter received a vision from God, who told him to build his Church on a rock, and that he would give him the keys to heaven. It said that Peter traveled to Rome, where he became the first pope, the leader of the Church. It said that Peter and his successors spread the word of God and his will to many people, who converted to Christianity, the religion of the Church. It said that the Church faced many persecutions and hardships from other religions and empires, but it survived and thrived with God's help.
I read on and learned more about the history of the Church, how it developed its doctrines and traditions, how it established its hierarchy and authority, how it built its temples and monuments. I also learned more about its divine light, how it was a gift from God that allowed some of its members to use light magic. It said that divine light was a manifestation of God's grace and power, that it could only be used by those who had faith in God and his will, that it could only be used for good purposes. It said that divine light could heal diseases, purify water, create light, and perform miracles.
I was fascinated by what I read, but also skeptical and doubtful. I wondered how much of it was true, and how much of it was exaggerated or fabricated. I wondered how they knew that God was real, and that he spoke to them. I wondered how they knew that divine light was a gift from God, and not a type of magic.
It was about the wars between the Church and the magi, how they fought for centuries over the use and control of magic, and how the Church eventually vanquished the evil magi and their dark magic.
It said that the magi were people who could use magic without the blessing of the light, that they used different sources and methods of magic, that they used magic for selfish and wicked purposes. It said that the magi were enemies of God and his light, that they opposed and resisted the Church and its mission, that they harmed and corrupted the people and the world.
I read on and learned more about the wars between the Church and the magi, how they started and how they ended, how they were fought and how they were won.
I also learned more about the different types of magic that the magi used, such as elemental magic, necromantic magic, illusionary magic, and alchemical magic. I learned about their origins and effects, their advantages and disadvantages, their dangers and limitations.
I was intrigued by what I read, but also horrified and disgusted. I wondered how people could use such evil and destructive magic, how they could harm others and themselves with it. I wondered how they could defy God and his light, how they could challenge the Church and its authority. I wondered how they could live with themselves, knowing what they had done.
I closed the book and opened the third one.
It was about the current state of the world, how the Church influences and governs many of the kingdoms, and how it faces new challenges and threats from other forces and factions. It said that the Church was the most powerful and respected organization in this world, that it had a large and loyal following of people who believed in God and his light, that it had a strong and capable army of guardians who used divine light to protect and serve.