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【Reckless and suspicious, you are the only ones who are so strange in the world. 】

Hearing this, Berendo, who was forged by the Holy Light, sighed slightly:

[As of now, no one has touched my Spire of Light.I am obsessed with what I shouldn't believe, but I doubt what I should believe. It is because of this that I withdraw my power from you.If not, you will repeat the tragedy of thousands of years ago. 】

"Are you obsessed with things you shouldn't believe?"

After repeating the content of the words of the Holy Light, the Pope thought for a moment, and asked:

"Did you mean [Holy Code]?"

[What is the need to mention the kind of works that freely expound human thought in my name? 】

Just like when he faced Yuxia, when he heard the word [Sacred Code], Shengguang showed obvious displeasure on his face:

[The situation is obviously very simple. You believe in me, and I will give you the power to stand on the same stage as the disaster.If you don't, you will not be able to protect yourself from the disaster just because of the current you. 】

"To tell you the truth, I have also heard rumors about disasters."

After stroking his beard, His Majesty the Pope did not directly refute the Holy Light:

"It is said that Calamity destroyed all the glory of thousands of years ago with absolute violence. But what is the specific situation? Why did Calamity do this?"

[It cannot be explained, because it symbolizes the existence of destruction and disorder. 】

Although it seems that the attitude is very bad, Shengguang at least answered Berendo's question:

【Until the final moment, Calamity will never show its fangs.Thousands of years ago, Calamity maintained a very good relationship with the supreme leader of the floating kingdom at that time in a friendly manner, and later, the sky city of the floating kingdom was also the first to be destroyed. 】

[I understand what you are all worried about. In the past ten thousand years, I have not shown my true face in front of the priests.I never cared about being believed by others, but the situation is different now. When facing an enemy of that level, redundant commands and mixed beliefs will only bring unnecessary sacrifices.That's why I will forcefully take back the holy arts bestowed on you. 】

With the appearance of the Pope, Shengguang's tone is very serious, leaving no room for manoeuvre:

[Those who insist on believing in me, I will give them more powerful power-sacred art is my property, and the reason for it is as simple as that. 】

"...That's true."

After a slight pause, the Pope shook his head with a smile:

"I didn't expect that the first guidance given to me after the Holy Light came was actually a truth that even children understand. I don't know if I can understand what you mean - in order to fight against disasters, you need the church and the entire priesthood Those who are willing to accept this power, you will not hesitate to give them the sword?"

[Of course. 】

Shengguang nodded in approval:

[After getting my power, you will definitely be stronger than before.On the contrary, you have to face the shadow of disaster by yourself-you should know how to choose, right? 】

"It couldn't be more clear."

Without saying anything else, the Pope bowed to the Holy Light himself:

"When this night is over and the sun shines on the earth again, I hope to use your power to present the scene here to every corner of the world in real time. At that time, I will tell you as the Supreme Pope Tell the priests everything truthfully, and I believe they will make a correct judgment."

【...I heard other humans call you 'the morning star of the Holy Light'. I thought it was just an exaggerated title, but now it seems that you are indeed the one who understands the fastest among humans. This courage is worthy of the name of the Pope. 】

Nodding approvingly, the Holy Light himself made a promise:

[Then let’s do this, with you, the Pope, as a guarantee, I believe that other priests will soon understand the truth of the matter.The time is set at noon tomorrow, when the sun is at its highest, and I will once again demonstrate my power to the world. 】

"Follow the instructions of the Holy Light."

Chapter 835 Intellectual Return

The imperial capital, the church.

The room that used to be crowded with people who came here for help was now empty. The priests who had lost all their strength gathered together in twos and threes, but no one spoke.The whole room was enveloped by an unbearable depression.

As Mephis said before, it is not the adventurers or other people who are most affected by the Holy Light incident, but the priests themselves.

It's not just a matter of losing power, the powerful coming of the Holy Light simply and neatly denies what the priests insisted on in the past.

Unlike the half-understood oracle in the legends, the meaning that Shengguang wants to express is actually quite straightforward:

Believe that I will keep up with my footsteps, abandon the old concepts, and accept new power.

If this was said by someone else, even the most gentle clergyman would not be able to help but do it.But the problem is that it is their belief itself - the Holy Light - who speaks these words.

"...Thinking about it carefully, the will conveyed by the Holy Light seems to be correct..."

After a long silence, I don't know which cleric murmured in such a low voice:

"After all, the holy scriptures are written by the sages of the church according to their own understanding. It was fine when the holy light did not appear in the past. Now that the holy light has come, it is natural to follow His will..."

"Don't jump to conclusions so quickly!"

Silence tends to be like that.When one of them expresses his opinion, there will be an opposite opinion, and the silence will naturally evolve into an argument:

"Haven't we not confirmed that the one who issued the declaration is the Holy Light? It would be foolish to throw away the holy scriptures we have memorized because of a few words from the existence that suddenly descended!"

"However, that existence can not only take back our holy arts easily, but also use world-scale holy arts in an instant."

The first voice sounded a little unconvinced and whispered:

"Now it's just declaring to the outside world that 'it is not sure that it is the Holy Light itself'. Regarding the authenticity of the Holy Light, we have already come to a conclusion in our hearts, right?"

"..."

Hearing that the question that had been deliberately avoided was asked again, the empty room fell into silence again.

Unlike what people in other professions imagined, at the moment the Holy Light issued the declaration, all the clergy knew that His identity was not false.It was a feeling closer to the legendary [Apocalypse], a miracle that could not be reproduced by any illusion or disguise.

It is not only her unique simplicity, but also a kind of rare luck that Miss Saint can rely on the person she loves.For most clergymen, everything that happened in the morning made them feel so bewildered and confused.

This almost profitless group gathered by faith is now on the brink of crisis.

"Dong dong."

A light knock on the door just rightly broke the unbearable silence.The priests raised their tired eyes and looked at the door. In the end, a female priest stood up and opened the door:

"I'm really sorry, due to some accidents, the church is temporarily unable to provide you with holy aid—"

"Miss Cleric, old man, I am not here to ask for any [sacred art] assistance."

"Eh?"

Hearing this, she raised her head, and the female priest looked at the old man in black robe in surprise:

"Isn't it for aid? Then old man, the reason you came here is...?"

"That kid Sutton should be here? I'm his teammate's father."

Leaping over the female clergyman, he glanced into the room. When he saw the silent atmosphere, the old man frowned slightly, but his tone was still so gentle:

"I heard that the kid was entrusted with a letter for me. No, I came here in a hurry to pick it up as soon as I arrived in the imperial capital."

"My lord Bishop Sutton? Ah! That's right, before the lord bishop went to the palace, he did tell us that someone might come to fetch the letter!"

Nodding suddenly, the female priest turned and ran into the room:

"Please wait here for a moment, I will go and get the letter for you!"

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...the situation is very serious.

Knowing everything from the weary look of the female clergyman and the depressed atmosphere of the people in the room behind her, Da Vinci sighed silently.

From a purely detached perspective, the church is actually a very strange organization.

There is almost no money for treatment, and they do not participate in any political struggles. Even when encountering troublesome curses, they will help the local adventurer guild to get rid of them.

Money and power, which the world yearns for, are completely untouched. It is such a public welfare organization, but it can last for thousands of years. It has to make people marvel at the power of a good man.

In the name of the Holy Light, the clergy gathered spontaneously to provide help to those around them within their ability - even as a cadre of the Demon King's Army, Da Vinci had nothing to say about this.

However, what is causing the problem now is precisely the [Holy Light] that the priests insist on.

Lost power, faith was denied by the things of faith - what is placed in front of the clergy is such a choice that cannot be called a choice.

If they touch the Spire of Light, they will have to follow their beliefs and admit that the holy scriptures they have insisted on in the past are wrong.

If they don't touch the Spire of Light, they can only disperse and continue to live in this world as ordinary people.

No matter which one you choose, the existence called [Church] will no longer be what it was before.This is the most realistic problem.

... Then, Berendo, faced with such a dilemma, what will you do?

Subconsciously cast a distant glance at the approximate location of the Elven Holy Land, Da Vinci suddenly felt a burst of fatigue welling up in his heart.

They are obviously the same age as me, but they are still jumping around like a young man.Last time, I told that guy to learn more from me and go to various places to play while he can still move.Fortunately, such a big incident happened suddenly, and the burden on that guy can be imagined.

This old Tsundere has been silently envious of my attitude towards life since I was young, but because of his overly responsible character, he can't be as open as I am.

It's also time to discuss a plan with Musta when we look back, and we will give him something to do, don't stay in a place like Sanctuary every day, how tiring——

"Old sir, this is the letter that Bishop Sutton wants to deliver to you."

The female clergyman is fast, and she is clearly happy that she can help others even if she loses her magic:

"If you have nothing else to do, go back and rest early, I wish you a happy life~"

"Ahaha, you are a good boy too."

Recognizing who the handwriting on the envelope belonged to at a glance, Da Vinci's expression paused slightly, and then he showed his usual kind smile again:

"Then I won't bother you any more. The clergy lady should also pay attention to her health. After all, your Pope is a very reliable person."

"... Well, thank you, old sir."

Chapter 836 After One Night?

On the surface, the seemingly peaceful night passed like this.Early in the morning, in the dining room of the building block house where Claire lived alone, Lu Xi and his party plus a fully exposed undercover girl were sitting together, enjoying the nutritious breakfast offered by the chef puppet Cook.

"...I say weak and weak."

While Lu Xi was eating quietly, Celica suddenly approached him quietly and whispered:

"Did something happen between Yuxia and Claire? Why do I feel that the atmosphere between them is better than before?"

"Ok?"

Subconsciously glanced at the position of Miss Saint Empress and the intellectual girl, Lu Xi thought for a while:

"Last night, Claire seemed to have talked with Yushiya for a long time, but I don't know exactly what they talked about."

Lu Xi had no interest in eavesdropping on the conversation between the two girls, not to mention that Claire and Yushiya had known each other for a much longer time than him, and Lu Xi had reason to believe that they could handle each other well. between things.

"Speaking of which, do you have any plans for today?"

Since her frank farewell to the bard, Ruanmei's character has become a bit braver than before.Things like [Actively Opening the Topic], which she never dared to think about before, can now try it in front of familiar people:

"His Majesty the Emperor doesn't seem to have arranged tasks for us, but since we have made a special trip to the imperial capital, what should we do?"

"I plan to go to the Imperial Church where Uncle Sutton is."

Seeing that the rest of the people were waiting for his answer, while marveling at how her companions took care of her, Miss Saintess showed a smile:

"After all, I am the saint of the church. Although I have lost the power of the holy arts, it should be possible to appease other priests as much as possible. Just like what Nana said, we finally came to the imperial capital. You have to do something, don't you?"

"Well, then I'll follow Yuxia too!"

Unexpectedly, Celica, who used to run around the bustling imperial capital at the first time, actually said something like this:

"It just so happens that the small cakes in the imperial capital are also getting tired of eating. If you follow Yuxiya, will you be able to eat delicious food in the church that you couldn't eat before?"

"Don't think about eating at this time."

Although she could see the true meaning of Lika's heart, it didn't affect Lu Xi's face-jumping technique on her:

"Oh, has Miss Celica gained a little weight recently? Could it be that the purpose of always wearing a cloak is to cover her almost disappearing waistline?"

"Huh? My unique waist in heaven and earth is here, if you are weak and brave enough, come and touch it!"

"Wh-what?! Does Zerika have no sense of shame?!"

"...Then, then I will go with everyone."

It doesn't matter if you are at home, but now you are at Claire's house, and Nana still speaks in time to stop Lu Xi and Zarika's dangerous face-jumping theater:

"We are a team, of course we have to act together~"