Alka looked at the Archbishop.

He slowly said, "I need a treasure that represents harvest or can symbolize autumn."

Upon hearing this, the Archbishop glanced at him, then seemed to have an epiphany, showing a smile on his face.

"It seems your treasure quest encountered a high-level and powerful protective ritual. A treasure that symbolizes autumn, is it?"

He actually had a general idea.

He then began to ponder, and after a moment, seemed to think of something, turning to Alka and said, "It's hard to say whether you're lucky or unlucky.

In the Church on Gemini Island, there is indeed someone who possesses such a treasure. But he is currently on a mission elsewhere, and it will take at least half a year to a year before he possibly returns. At most, I can only guarantee that he will be back within a year."

"Half a year to a year? That's a long time to wait," Alka said, frowning.

Although, for an orange treasure, the wait is clearly worth it.

Hearing this, the Archbishop smiled, glanced at Alka, and said, "So I said you might be lucky."

He also pointed to the book on the table.

"Seeing as you have brought such a precious gift, I can help you get a treasure symbolizing harvest as well."

Hearing this, Alka immediately sighed with relief, smiled, and expressed his gratitude, "Then I'll trouble you, Archbishop."

"It's no trouble, but I must clarify in advance that this treasure doesn't belong to the Church, nor does it belong to me; it belongs to a friend of mine."

He frowned as he spoke and said seriously to Alka, "So it won't be easy to just hand it over to you. Even if I borrow it from him, I have to provide conditions that assure him in handing it over to me."

Alka nodded, indeed, especially since the Archbishop was negotiating the borrowing. It must entail considerable risk, considering it's a treasure.

Even with the Archbishop's guarantee, it can't be given to him without reason, let alone that someone might be using it.

Leaving a treasure unused by anyone is indeed a massive waste for anyone.

Alka understood, looking at the Archbishop and said, "As long as it's something I can offer, it's okay."

The Archbishop nodded and said, "Firstly, the treasure must not be under anyone's control, and a strong protective consciousness will be placed on it.

If the ritual you want to lift requires mastering the treasure to use it, the cost will be high."

Alka nodded upon hearing this, "No problem, it's acceptable."

"Is that so, that's good."

"Secondly, as collateral, you need to provide a treasure of equal value, and I will also reinforce the treasure you provide with powerful protection rituals.

When you return the treasure, it will be returned to you as well."

"Are these the only two conditions? No problem?" The Archbishop asked Alka.

The most troublesome part of this is the need to provide a treasure as collateral.

Alka nodded, "Acceptable."

"That's good, then I need a month. Once I'm ready on my side, I will notify you, and within this month, you must also be prepared with the treasure for collateral."

"No problem, thanks again for your help. I'll be taking my leave now," Alka said, bowing slightly.

The Archbishop nodded and saw Alka out of the room.

Alka finally breathed a sigh of relief as he left the room.

Exchanging an ordinary book that held little significance for him for such help was still worthwhile.

At least, there is such a treasure within the Church on Gemini Island.

Alka's biggest fear was that there wouldn't be such a treasure and that it might be located in another Church. That would take even more time to acquire and be more difficult to obtain.

Just as he was descending the spiral staircase, he saw Marlo communicating with his team members.

After a simple greeting, Alka walked out through the main door.

As he exited through the main door in the prayer hall, he saw the Light Blade Saintess, who had been in the Archbishop's room earlier.

At this moment, she was not alone; there was at least a 6-person Holy Knight Squad praying with her.

Based on the armor and marks on this squad, they were also Knights of the Church.

Alka squinted his eyes slightly.

The entire squad was actually composed of Wheat Knights, their power nearly at the peak of the Fourth Stage.

However, Alka did not sense any treasure's light on them. It seems even giants like these can advance to the peak of the Third Stage without relying on treasures.

Moreover, Alka saw three light points, two gold and one orange, on the Saintess, whose power reached the Sixth Stage.

A true powerhouse.

Suddenly feeling something, Alka quickly blinked and left as if there was nothing amiss.

The Saintess, who had seemed to be in prayer, lifted her head to glance around. It seemed she was observing something, then saw Alka already near the church exit, about to leave.

She remembered this person.

With metal eyepatches covering her eyes, she couldn't see her gaze, but there was a sensation that she seemed to be looking at Alka.

"Was it an illusion?"

"What's wrong, Your Highness Saintess?" asked a Knight behind her.

"It's nothing, continue with your prayers."

Soon, Alka arrived at the port and returned to the deck. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Once he boarded the ship, he sensed that apart from the Puppet Girl, only Pororo was there.