Comprehensive: Beginning with the Killer Queen

"At this level, that should be enough."

Roland narrowed his eyes, put his hand on his forehead, and looked at his results.

Although they didn't fly into the sky, wanting to see the Vatican with their naked eyes from a block blocked by many buildings was a bit arrogant for someone with a strong magnetic field.

But considering the current situation, there is really no need for it.

——The light that had risen high and was strong enough to burn the retina had lasted for more than ten seconds without stopping, as if it occupied the entire world.

Since this scene can be seen from all island countries, the top of this cross light is likely to extend into space.

Even a strategic nuclear bomb could not create such a spectacular sight.

In front of this sun that seemed like a second rising, all the clouds and shadows in the sky had been dispersed, leaving only a silent white curtain of light.

Just the starting point, Academy City, has caused such a big stir. It is not difficult to imagine what the Vatican, the landing point, will look like.

Many nuns in Janice's army fainted when they realized this.

Roland did not hide his words. Judging from the direction from which the blood-red cross light rose, the destination was not difficult to guess.

If Janice wasn't a charming captain with a strong sense of companionship, some people might have lost control of their emotions in the heat of the moment.

However, even though he noticed this, Roland was not worried about any problems with the nuns he had just acquired.

Because in the gradually fading light, the iron bird, waving its iron wings and moving at high speed, was ready to go. Without waiting for Roland's orders, it naturally began to dismantle the surrounding gold and control the prisoners.

"With this amount of people, today's mobilization was so quick..."

Kamiya Kaori, who had been on guard against the nuns who might revolt, relaxed a little after seeing this scene.

She walked up to Roland and said in surprise.

Although he is the leader, Yafei will not come to support Roland immediately if there is no prepared order in advance.

To ordinary citizens and even those with special abilities, they are incomparably powerful, but in a battle between truly powerful beings, they are merely high-level cannon fodder, basically better than nothing.

In addition, Roland often pretended to be defenseless for fun, so the two of them kept to themselves most of the time.

"They must have caught the flying gold fragments and made preparations in advance. This was probably the order from Kou-in... no, Hokaze Junko."

Roland first said Shokuhou Misaki's name without thinking, and then immediately changed his words.

Although the girl's growth in order to help him is amazing, her personality and abilities have destined her to be more accustomed to taking overall plans and letting the right people do the right things, rather than giving detailed orders herself.

The only thing she would do, I guess, is come here specially to act like a spoiled brat with the name of a mission.

However, Roland did not say the second half of his thoughts out loud. Otherwise, if the Queen, who was very concerned about her image, heard it, she would probably be very angry and would refuse to play the usual games with him.

"I see."

Kamiya Kaori nodded casually, not seeming to care too much.

The sentence just now seemed more like she was looking for a topic.

"Kanzaki, you've changed a lot. I thought you would have some reaction."

Roland glanced at the female saint and asked softly.

Most of the time, Kamisaki Kaori has this kind of cold attitude, as if she doesn't care about anything, but the other party is also a Christian.

But the bombing of the Vatican, a holy place that could have an international impact just because of its historical significance, yet she turned a blind eye to it.

It was as if she didn't realize how she would be judged if she continued to stand on Roland's side in this matter.

"I still feel a little bit of pity, but if I have to say, the Amakusa Cross Church is a religion that is a mixture of many sects. I was the Pope before, so I may not feel that deeply."

"Besides, it is better to treat faith and the sect that rules it separately. Since I am a sinner in their eyes, I should make this clear."

Kamiya Kaori explained softly.

Thinking of the days when the sect that gave birth to and raised her was labeled a heresy and she had to hide from place to place, the girl couldn't help but smile.

But after discovering this behavior, the female saint unconsciously turned her head away.

Every time she stood next to Roland, she was always unable to show her usual cold expression because of his behavior and attitude.

"Then, I'll leave the aftermath to Yafei. We'll first...ah."

Roland paused halfway through his words, with a helpless smile on his face.

Kamijou Kaori, who was following him with Index in tow, also stopped and looked over.

When she saw the slender figure getting closer and closer, although her expression didn't change much, the smile on her lips faded a little.

"Mr. Roland!"

The girl with long honey-colored hair smiled happily and quickly ran in front of Roland.

Her eyes quickly swept over Index and Kanzaki Kaori beside her, and then she threw herself directly into Roland's arms.

Roland also calmly stretched out his hands and hugged Shokuhou Misaki's warm body.

The girl had a sweet smile on her pretty face and strong emotions in her sparkling eyes, silently declaring intimacy.

Roland could clearly feel that Shokuhou Misaki was just pretending.

Because the girl's initial action was just to hug his arm, but she changed her action after taking a look at the female saint.

Even though I was able to get along well with Kanzaki Kaori before...

Roland tilted his head in confusion.

He didn't try to read the girl's mind without understanding the situation. It didn't seem like a bad thing, so he just let it go.

Moreover, Shokuhou Misaki is quite cute in this state.

Although the relationship between the two is already deep and simple, it can even be said to be at the level of an old married couple.

However, Shokuhou Misaki is still a tsundere at heart, so there are not many scenes where she takes the initiative to throw herself into someone's arms.

Roland put his arms around the girl's slender waist, skillfully put his hand through the gap at the bottom of her shirt, and caressed her smooth and delicate skin without making a sound.

Shokuhou Misaki's body stiffened. Obviously, although she had intentional thoughts, she was not shameless enough to be so affectionate in front of Kamijou Kaori.

Especially when Roland's hand slid downwards more and more wantonly.

The feeling of being kneaded made her pretty face blush quickly and she let out a charming gasp.

Finally, Roland's enjoyment was interrupted by the warning from Yafei, who had just finished cleaning up the mess, that the security team was approaching.

However, although she left the scene silently afterwards, Shokuhou Misaki still did not let go of Roland's arm.

This made the female saint's expression a little cold.

Although it was just a transaction that could be called coercion at the beginning, as it happened many times, the female saint, who was strictly speaking a girl, inevitably underwent many changes.

Although when Roland acted recklessly on normal days, Kamiya Kaori didn't feel anything.

But after being demonstrated against in front of her like that, she still felt a subtle discomfort in her heart.

She held the command sword in her hand and walked silently in front of Index.

Index, with a confused look on her face, followed the female saint obediently, but when she passed by Roland, she still blinked and touched her heart curiously.

This behavior seems... interesting?
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St Peter's Basilica, the headquarters of the Roman Orthodox Church.

Although it was almost night, the light that had blinded people before still lingered in the cloudless sky. Thanks to this light, the shouts of astonishment and panic did not continue to be heard.

The church, which was once magnificent and has been passed down from the Renaissance to the present day, has now become a pile of ruins that no one wants even to collect garbage.

The low-key yet luxurious paintings, the holy statues, and the spacious square outside the church, these completely different objects no longer have any difference.

They turned into a mixture of mud and gravel, a miserable sight like a typhoon passing through.

The old man in the papal robe leaned weakly against the half-remaining stone pillar. In his old hand, he also held a broken cross scepter.

Looking at the pure white vestments covered in blood and his barely breathing appearance, it was hard to imagine that as the only God's representative on earth, he would become so miserable.

Although due to the advancement of technology, Christianity has begun to play the role of villains in many games, and the Pope is mostly an inhumane mastermind.

But anyone who knew Matthew Lees wouldn’t associate that stereotype with him.

Even in the extreme Roman Orthodoxy, although some people ridiculed him for being too kind and some thought he was too sanctimonious, no one could question his piety.

It is precisely because of this pure heart that he is able to guide rituals such as the Fish for Dinner.

Although he was in a desperate situation of being on the verge of death, Matthew did not care about his injuries at all, but showed a compassionate expression.

"The choir was completely destroyed, the Apostolic Cross was damaged, and most of the Vatican was destroyed..."

When he thought of these sacrifices, Matthew's face became heavier.

"Your Holiness, you have done well enough."

A deep male voice sounded.

"If you hadn't chosen to shoulder the majority of the power yourself, let alone the Vatican, even the surrounding towns would have been unable to survive."

"The water behind..."

Matthew reluctantly turned his eyes and looked towards the Right Seat of God in front of him.

While most of the priests in the Vatican were in a coma or dead, only those who had overcome original sin and brought themselves infinitely close to angels, thereby gaining superhuman powers, were able to come before him in a safe and sound state.

Although they were originally an organization established to serve as advisors to successive Roman popes.

However, as competition on the magic side became increasingly fierce and the scientific side was gradually rising, God's Right Seat became the center of Roman Orthodoxy at some point in time.

After all, power is the source of authority.

As long as there are magicians who have mastered angelic magic and are able to suppress all enemies, the Roman Orthodox Church will always stand at the top.

In comparison, the Pope is just a manager who doesn't care if he is replaced.

So, Matthew spoke up.

"So, you're here to ask me to give the order to start the war?"

"Your safety is also something I must confirm... Why do you think so?"

The Water behind did not give a direct answer, but cast healing magic on Matthew to stabilize his injuries before speaking calmly.

"I believe you do have such good intentions, but I don't think my safety is as important as having all the members of God's Right Seat present."

Matthew leaned on his broken scepter and struggled to stand up.

He believed the words of Hou Fang Zhi Shui because he was a selfless saint, but he also knew that not every Right Seat of God had such pure and kind faith.

"It's great that you understand this so quickly. In that case, Your Majesty, it's time for you to sign the official order of attack, right?"

Amidst the frivolous laughter, a thin girl in a beige dress with every strand of hair wrapped in a headscarf walked in with the sound of tinkling.

Those crisp sounds came from the countless iron rings on her face.

Her nose, ears, eyelids, and even her tongue were pierced with chains with crosses on them. Combined with her radically asymmetrical and exaggerated makeup, she looked out of place even though St. Peter's Basilica had become a ruin.

"This is as it should be. The fact that the Index of Prohibited Books was lost on the scientific side alone is enough to justify a crusade. What's more, even the saint of Puritanism has fallen into the hands of Blue Dream Company."

"Now it has been proven that those sinners do have weapons and conspiracies that can threaten the world. With the choir and the Vatican destroyed, it is time for us, the Roman Orthodox Church, to take back everything!"

The thin man in a green suit with a strange face also echoed and added.

"In this world, due to the development of science, many people have forgotten the Lord's gift and even embarked on the path of blasphemy. Only by thoroughly purging Academy City can the glory of God descend upon the earth again."

Although the man and woman looked much younger than the white-haired Matthew, their words were blunt and even commanding.

Such performance made Hou Fangzhishui frown.

"The wind in front of you, the land on your left, you should show due respect to His Majesty."

"It doesn't matter," Matthew didn't care at all. He was a person who was consistent in his words and deeds and would not be deceived by power. What's more, he was already accustomed to the style of these God's Right Seats.

"So, Water from the Back, what's your opinion?"

Such a direct question made Hou Fangzhishui fall into silence.

Although he always had respect and goodwill towards Matthew, from his standpoint, this war was beneficial rather than harmful.

This attitude made Matthew understand Houfangzhishui's choice.

"I understand. In the name of the Roman Orthodox Church, I will formally launch a crusade against Academy City to its followers."

Matthew has always been very opposed to cruel wars and hopes to resolve them in a peaceful way as much as possible.

But as Pope, he also has his duties.

"Are you finally not holding on to that pointless kindness?"

The Wind in Front sneered, "That does save us a lot of effort, but it's also a good thing to avoid unnecessary trouble when the war starts."

"If even the water in the rear thinks that we should go to war, then this should be the right thing to do."

Matthew didn't care about the threatening words from the front wind. "Besides, from the beginning, there was no possibility for me to refuse, right?"

"The Three Right Seats of God are powerful enough to interfere in the election of the Pope. It is great that you are so sensible."

Seeing that the goal had been achieved, Qian Qianzhifeng finally showed a happy smile. After the goal was achieved, she didn't pay any attention to Matthew's injuries and walked straight outside.

The land on the left followed closely behind, only the water at the back frowned.

It is too arbitrary to say that there was no possibility of rejection from the beginning.

In his impression, although the Pope was somewhat indecisive, he was definitely not someone who would yield his beliefs to power.

However, now that we have received the order to go to war, this is not the time to worry about these things.

After saying goodbye to Matthew, he turned around and left the ruins.

Looking at the backs of the three God's Right Seats leaving, Matthew sighed slightly.

He looked towards the corner next to him, his eyes flickering slightly.

"If you do this, will it be as you wish, Fire of the Right?"

There, a young man in a fiery red suit was leaning casually against the wall.

He had clearly been standing there from the beginning, but the three Right Seats of God did not notice his presence at all.

"Of course, after all..."

The Fire on the Right uttered a low laugh, slowly clenched his right hand, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Now I am invincible!" (End of this chapter)