"I want to build churches for Rheanne in the Empire."
Valerian blinked once, then twice, clearly taken aback.
He expected many things, like requests for land, gold, military support, or even a title, but this was different.
"Churches… for the Goddess?" he muttered under his breath. "You wish to establish places of worship dedicated to Lady Rheanne across my Empire?"
Brandon nodded, "Yes. Not just one or two grand temples in the capital, but churches in major cities and towns throughout the empire. Places where people can gather, pray, and find hope when the rifts open and the monsters come."
"To remind them that they are not alone and someone is out there fighting those monsters for them."
With a sip of his tea, he continued "Rheanne doesn't want the worship. I know that. She fights because it's the right thing to do. But the people need a symbol."
"A church dedicated to her... to the woman who has saved countless lives could give them that strength."
