I created the Anomaly Control Bureau

Chapter 1048, Section 1043: Dancing with the Devil (4k)

Marx and Engels nodded:

"Okay, I'll be more careful in the future."

Although he was worried that Chen Yun might not have found any devil's notes, he ultimately restrained his urge to inquire about the information. After all, even if he could fool Chen Yun, he still had to consider the power she possessed.

Although this was a terrible thing, he had no choice but to accept it. And to be honest, thinking about it carefully, he had been having an incredibly smooth time these past few days, and this incident only reminded him that he was still in a dangerous situation.

Ultimately, his situation remains quite dangerous. This peace is like a burning candle flame, which could be extinguished at any moment by a sudden gust of wind.

If the Divine Eye hadn't suddenly appeared and taken him away, he might have been in danger as well.

Chen Yun nodded:

"I still have to deal with the devil's affairs later, so I can't chat with you. You can go back to your wards and rest. You've just recovered, so don't run around too much during this time unless you have something to do. If possible, try to stay near places where there are priests."

Jile patted his chest heavily and said confidently:

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him."

Faced with Chen Yun's words, which sounded like he was admonishing a child, Ma En could only nod in response:

"Ok."

After he finished speaking, Jile tugged at his sleeve:
"Then we won't disturb your work."

With that, she turned around and walked back with Ma En.

Although it was a bit inexplicable, the blissful and natural movements and expressions gave Ma En a familiar sense of ease, as if they were really old friends, a feeling that also made him feel a little strange.

After all, they were completely unfamiliar with the new world before it arrived.

Bliss's behavior even made him somewhat suspicious that perhaps they really knew each other before the fault line, but now these things are completely unverifiable.

After shaking off Chen Yun, Jile breathed a sigh of relief and said...
"Luckily, the priest was here watching over things, otherwise who knows what might have happened."

Marne noticed the change in her expression:
"You were under a lot of pressure just now."

Bliss nodded and said matter-of-factly:
"Of course, after all, she is such a great pastor. People like her are practically agents of heaven. If I hadn't become your fellow patient, I probably would never have met such a great person in my life."

Marx and Engels looked surprised:

Is Pastor Chen very capable?

Jile raised his hand and patted his head:

“I almost forgot you had amnesia. You probably can’t tell, since Pastor Chen is very approachable. But she is a saint of the Lord on earth, and can be said to be the most devout and beloved human being.”

"When the Returnee was assassinated, Pastor Chen was one of the saints who participated in stopping him. She and other saints and angels stopped the assassin. She also captured the cult leader, Suer."

These rumors are certainly not true, since Shenxiao was definitely never actually released. However, such rumors do suggest something, and it's likely that she possesses considerable divine power from Heaven.

If given the chance, he might be able to take the first bite out of the destined returner through Chen Yun.

Of course, this is on the premise that he can regain his mental power and the Abnormal Control Bureau. Now, the matter of the Divine Fist has made Ma En even more determined to wait patiently. He plans to wait until his resistance naturally recovers and takes effect before making any other decisions.

"She's really amazing." Ma En feigned amazement. "I can't believe Pastor Chen is a saint. She looks no different from any other pastor."

Hearing this, Jile became even more excited:
"Of course, and she only arrived right when the riot broke out. This is because she is a saint who is responsible for expelling evil spirits and demons. Whenever there is a trace of a demon, she will descend from the sky."

"You told me before that when your incident happened, she was dealing with an extremely powerful and evil demon, which is why she couldn't get to the scene in time. Otherwise, some tragedies might not have happened."

"And I overheard her talking to you before, and it seemed like she felt somewhat guilty about this."

This is something Chen Yun would do—blame himself for not doing well enough.

Mar and Eng said curiously:
"What does this have to do with her? This is not her fault at all."

Bliss nodded and said with a smile:

“I also think it doesn’t really matter. That’s why she’s the saint. Since she’s going to be the Lord’s servant, she must be much more noble than us. Human affairs are the responsibility of saints.”

Following these words, Marx and Engels asked:

"What is the relationship between saints and angels? I don't remember things about the church very clearly. I want to confirm which of my memories are correct and which are wrong."

He remembered the strange looks he received when he mentioned church matters, and he made a point of explaining himself.

After a pause, Jile said:

"Well, I'm not a theologian, so I don't dare to say too much. Most angels were created by the Lord. Of course, we were also created by the Lord, but most angels were born as angels."

"However, in rare cases, some humans can become angels directly after death. These saints and saints are the ones who will become angels after death, and they are often favored by the Lord during their lives."

"The situation of saints is quite varied. Some saints have gone astray and ultimately failed to become the angels they were meant to be. Some saints have even fallen into the abyss under the temptation of the devil."

"But saints are different. They are basically the most devout humans, and they have all been entrusted with various missions by the Lord. Many people say that they are almost angels walking on earth."

"Moreover, if they are promoted to angels, they often become the legendary six-winged angels. Many of the angels today are the former saints who were promoted. For example, the current Seraphim are the saints who once walked across the desert to find water sources, and the Power Angels are the heroes who led the uprising in the past."

“The Thrones are great thinkers who spread knowledge and education. Several saints, including him, laid the most solid foundation for the return of those who came back to our world.”

Marx and Eng then asked curiously:

"What about the other angels?"

Bliss raised her head and thought for a moment:

"The other angels were all created by the Returnees themselves—the Virtues, Principalities, Cherubim—all were angels at birth. Unlike the angels who became saints, they are closer to God's servants; they are not only closer to God but also farther from us." The three saints who became angels, and the three primordial angels...

This number is two more than before the New World, and it's probably much more troublesome than it was then. After all, the power of the Destined Returners has now spread throughout the entire world, which will likely make the six-winged angels even more dangerous.

Unless he has gained decisive power, he would be better off avoiding these angels.

Maren continued to inquire:
"Among these angels, who is more radiant than the others? Is there any order of precedence among them?"

Bliss immediately shook her head:
"Of course not, all angels are equal servants of the Lord."

Seeing that the topic seemed a bit sensitive, Marx and Engels changed the subject and asked:
"Oh, right, I heard there's a fallen angel..."

Upon hearing this word, Jile immediately showed a look of disgust:

"Yes, there is an evil angel who has turned away from the Lord. She was once the Lord's best servant. If we really have to say, this former Cherubim was probably the most powerful of all the angels. But she was seduced by the devil and became an evil and terrible fallen angel, and also the most terrible demon in the world today."

Cherubim?
Marx and Engels immediately picked up on this important news:
"Was this fallen angel once a very powerful angel?"

Extreme Bliss said indignantly:
"Yes, the Lord placed high expectations on her, even allowing her to guide the way to Heaven and to gain insight into the future and the past. However, she was tempted and fell by the devil because she learned knowledge beyond her comprehension."

This fallen angel sounds like the cherubim from before the new world. If this isn't some kind of act, it's undoubtedly good news for me, and it can also explain why he wasn't killed.

The situation doesn't seem to be developing exactly as the Cherubim wanted. Considering that Raphael has now taken the place of the Returned One, he may have reached some kind of delicate balance with the Cherubim.

Thinking about it carefully, many of the things the Cherubim did before the establishment of the new world were indeed outrageous. For example, killing their own kind probably did not fall within the scope of the power given to them by the destined returner.

This likely gave Rafael an opportunity and put her under some kind of pressure.

However, her situation is probably not as bad as it seems. After all, she is also the creator of the new world, and the cherubim should still have a strong ability to interfere with this world. She is certainly not less dangerous just because she has not occupied a dominant position.

Marne also resolved that he would definitely take the time to look up books about church history to confirm that the fallen angel was the cherubim from before the new world, so as to better plan his next actions.

Afterwards, he chatted with Bliss for a few more minutes, and the former devil said she was going to check on her swollen face, and they parted ways halfway there.

Without hesitation, Ma En decided to head back to his ward and rest peacefully until his resistance was high enough. He didn't want to interact with anyone except Seran and the Eye of God. Seran was just a key to him to increase his resistance and find power.

In any case, he could not possibly heed the advice of this cunning god-king.

As expected, Ma En returned to the ward safely. He did not encounter Seran on the way, nor did he see any familiar faces.

Once inside, the first thing he did was pick up the photograph again, trying to find some valuable clues on it and connect them with the little fairy in his dream.

But no matter how he looked at it, he couldn't find anything similar to that fairy. The woman in the photo not only had a mature and attractive figure, but her overall aura was also completely unrelated to that fairy.

If that fairy was truly his deceased wife, it could only mean that her disguise skills were exceptionally high, and perhaps that was why he was able to see this person hiding from him in his memories.

Next, Marne tried to look for other valuable or overlooked details in the photograph, but found nothing. Although he had seen the little fairy in the illusion, there was still nothing in the photograph that he could discern.

After putting the photo back in its place, he searched the entire house again, trying to make sure that he hadn't missed anything due to insufficient information.

And just as he opened the bottom drawer and started taking things out one by one...

He saw something that he hadn't seen last time.

That crazed, resentful face pierced through his fragmented memories, like a demon that had quietly followed him home, slipping into his drawer without him even realizing it.

His long black hair obscured his evil eyes, and his blood-red tongue wriggled like a worm.

Are you prepared to keep your promise?

Lying at the bottom of the drawer was a painting, depicting the very same martial artist, Tian Yao, who had taught him the Undying Technique.

Was he hallucinating? Were his fragmented memories already seeping into reality on their own? Or...?

The demon stared at Ma and En with a gloomy look in his eyes:

"What? Don't you remember your promise to me? You said you would release me, you said you would rebuild my body, and I gave you the martial arts you promised. What are you still hesitating about? Could it be that..."

"You prefer that guy, God Fist, to me? After all, you gave up my martial arts."

His words were full of resentment, and his eyes were as sinister and terrifying as a real demon.

Despite such a terrifying gaze, Marx and Engels remained remarkably calm.
Do you consider yourself a part of my memories, or do you truly exist here?

The Heavenly Demon revealed a mocking smile:

"What? You don't believe your eyes? You don't believe you'll see me again? Did you think that after you stole my martial arts skills, you could just leave me alone, since I'm not going to suddenly reappear in your life anyway?"

Marx and Eng frowned and said in confusion:

Why do you think I'm not going to keep my promise?

The Heavenly Demon asked with a cold smile:

"What about my body?"

Ma En looked down at the Heavenly Demon in the drawer, his eyes growing colder.

"Are you out of your mind? Can't you see I'm in danger? Since you know Shenquan helped me, you should also know he was just locked up, right? Do you think I can help you without any restraint now?"

"If you want to come back to life, don't question me like an idiot. Otherwise, after I deal with the destined returners, you'll be the next one to be attacked."

"Or, you can think carefully about your situation and then make the right decision."

"Heavenly Demon".

Looking into his cold, almost contemptuous gaze, the previously somewhat manic Heavenly Demon was stunned, and even seemed to be invaded by this coldness, his expression calming down slightly:
"Then what do you suggest we do?"