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Chapter 1859 Heresy Trial (Now I spend most of my time in bed)

The streets are burning.

Duanmu Huai walked on the burning street, looking ahead with an expressionless face.

heresy.

Of the three major enemies faced by the Inquisition, heresy is the most difficult to eliminate and the most difficult to eradicate.

Many people cannot tell the difference between heresy and pagans, and do not understand why heretics are seen as existences that should be killed as soon as possible. Most of them think that heresy may be a rebellion against mainstream ideas, but in fact, that is closer to the "heresy" part of "heresy" rather than heresy.

The real heresy is actually the out-of-context, expansion or distortion of the original concept, so heretics are not regarded as enemies, but traitors. This is why there is the famous saying "heretics are more hateful than pagans." Because heretics are not enemies, but traitors.

Duanmu Huai still remembers that players had a discussion on the forum about the actions of the Inquisition, and were surprised to find that most people believed that heresy was a product of the religious trial in the Middle Ages. Deep down in their hearts, it was a trick and tool used by theocracy to exclude dissidents. But some history experts stood up and told them that heresy actually existed in ancient times, and it also existed in our own country.

For example, in Confucius’ “The Analects, On Government” there is a line that says “Attacking heresy is harmful enough.”

By the way, most people think that this sentence means "studying various heretical theories will only harm yourself." However, there is another school of thought that thinks that this sentence means "if you attack different voices too much, you will harm yourself."

So according to the definition of heresy, one of these two statements must be a heretical doctrine that distorts its original meaning.

From this, we can see that the same sentence can be interpreted in two completely different, even completely opposite, meanings, and both sides think that they are right. Now everyone can understand why the heresy trial was so bloody and never-ending. So much so that heresy in the heresy court is not a joke, but a fact - because everyone thinks that their understanding of the doctrine is correct and others are wrong. In this case, mutual understanding is unnecessary and it is absolutely impossible to convince each other, so the only thing left is the last resort.

That is to eliminate the opposition on a physical level.

For example, an Inquisitor in the Inquisition once thought of using alien technology to transfer the Emperor's consciousness or soul into the body of another person, so that he could walk the earth again as the Emperor's agent and integrate the entire Empire.

In their view, there was nothing wrong with their ideas, and all of this was for the Empire and the Emperor.

Those who oppose them also think that there is nothing wrong with their ideas. Alien technology is not human technology. Even if we take a step back, how can you guarantee that the one whose consciousness was transferred is the Emperor and not some alien or abomination intelligence or demon disguised as the Emperor? You dare to think such a heretical idea, you are really depraved to the extreme!
Both sides felt that their ideas were fine. They believed that they were fighting for the Emperor, the Empire, and humanity. They had a clear conscience and were aboveboard. Those who stood in their way were only obstacles and trials in their pursuit of truth. Therefore, the Heretic War would not be reconciled. Humans could even join forces with aliens in the face of life and death, but heretics? They would have to fight to the death first before considering the crisis of destruction.

This is also the reason why the relationship between the Inquisition and the Mechanicus is extremely bad. According to the philosophy of the Inquisition, all alien and heretical technologies must be completely destroyed and absolutely not left. However, the Mechanicus believes that knowledge itself is innocent, and the fault lies with those who use it. As long as they can use this knowledge well, they can serve humanity.

Therefore, the Inquisitors often fought with the Mechanicus because of this. Duanmu Huai had also rushed into the base of the Oil Man more than once in the game to destroy a certain alien creature, causing a river of blood.

This is also the reason why he has always disliked the oil man.

By the way, in fact, all kinds of verbal battles on the Internet can be regarded as a kind of heresy trial. Both sides believe that their views on a certain matter are correct and others are wrong, so the other side is a heretic and must be defeated. Well, think about how angry you are when arguing with others about something on the Internet. Can you guarantee that you will not burn the other person to death if you have a torch in your hand?
This city is different, though.

The problem of this city does not lie in the confrontation of ideas and concepts, but in its actual behavior—these zombies are the products of the Filth of Corruption. Anyone who can control these zombies must be a lackey of the Filth of Corruption, a subordinate of the devil, and a heretic who believes in evil gods!
Must go to the gallows!

"boom!!"

A tanker truck exploded, and the flash of fire illuminated the dark night sky. Not far away, there were roars and the sound of gunfire. And on the communication network, the loud shouts of the survivors could also be heard.

"Squad Three needs support!"

"Enemy fire is heavy, requesting cover!"

"There are guys surrendering here, what should we do?"

"Shoot them all! Those bastards attacked us from behind when we weren't paying attention. This should only happen once! The Inquisitor said that this city is full of heretics who are colluding with zombies and evil gods. No one should be left alive. Kill them all!"

"Sacrifice blood to the God of War, and offer your skull to the throne!"

Cries, screams, roars, explosions.

Duanmu Huai strode forward. He looked up and saw the brightly lit tower in front of him. At the same time, a huge fireball streaked across the sky, flew from behind, and blasted towards the tower.

However, at this moment, a blue light flashed instantly, and the next moment, a translucent subspace barrier appeared on the periphery of the tower. The scorching fireball hit the barrier that was flashing with colorful light, and then there was an earth-shaking roar, and then it exploded.

"We're blocked, what the hell is this?"

"It seems to be some kind of barrier. What should we do now?"

After hearing the report on the communication network, Duanmu Huai just opened his mouth and said something.

"Stay where you are, I'll be there soon." "Yes!"

Crossing the street and stepping over the dead bodies, Duanmu Huai came to the end of the street, where a flashing barrier blocked the way like a wall. The soldiers of the Tribunal held their weapons tightly, lined up in battle formation, and aimed forward. On the other side of the barrier, a young man was standing on a balcony on a high floor. He looked like a high school student, and at this moment he had a gloomy face, staring coldly at the enemy in front of him.

Hundreds of survivors can be seen downstairs, and there are even more zombies standing ready, holding weapons and obviously ready for battle.

"Who are you?"

When Duanmu Huai came over, the others immediately made way, and the young man soon noticed his presence. He clenched his fists, trying to keep himself calm, and asked at the same time.

"Why attack our city?"

"Because this is a den of heretics."

Duanmu Huai glanced around.

"Are there any of you who can control zombies?"

"Yes."

The young man nodded.

"You don't understand what this means. The zombies are not really dead. They are just resurrected in another way. As long as they are given enough time, they will change from that bloodthirsty state to become intelligent life again!"

"Oh, I don't care about that."

Duanmuhuai waved his hand.

"These zombies are the evil god's lackeys. They must all be eliminated, regardless of whether they are intelligent or not."

"Evil God?"

Hearing Duanmu Huai's answer, the young man was stunned for a moment, then he raised his head and laughed.

“Hahaha, how foolish! I guess you must be one of those religious forces that swindles people out of money. I didn’t expect you guys to thrive in this doomsday world… I’m not afraid to tell you that this is not the work of some evil god, but a test for humanity!”

"test?"

"That's right!"

The young man spread his hands, full of vigor and vitality.

"This is a test for humanity. Only those who survive this test will be qualified to survive in the new world! They will have lifespans, strength, and wisdom far exceeding those of previous humans! This is the new human being - a brand new future for humanity! Indeed, this plague may kill many people, but those who can survive the plague will become the brand new future of humanity!"

As he spoke, the boy pointed at the barrier in front of him.

"You simply cannot comprehend how powerful this force is! This is the power that humans possess, and the plague has only stimulated it! As long as we possess this power, humans will have a bright future!"

"It seems that you are very proud of becoming a psyker."

Duanmu Huai glanced at the young man in front of him, who was still staring at him provocatively.

"So what? You can't get in here at all. I advise you to leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, it's hard to say what will happen! I only give you one chance!"

The young man put his hands in his pockets and looked at Duanmu Huai triumphantly. Indeed, he admitted that he was careless this time. But he still had a trump card. When he conquered this city, many leaders were unwilling to obey him and even confronted him in person. But so what? They were simply unable to resist his power, and this power was the proof of the new human. No matter where these religious lunatics came from, he didn't think they could break through his defense.

After all, these guys don't know that in this universe, there are beings that are more powerful and mysterious than the so-called gods they call, and he also received guidance from that being. And thus learned to control his own power. Although the boy also knows that the being may not help him out of kindness, but... who is using whom is still uncertain!

"And I don't want to give you even one chance."

Duanmu Huai gripped the war hammer tightly and raised it high.

"The trial is over. If you are confirmed to be a heretic, you must kill him without mercy!"

Then he smashed the barrier in front of him with a heavy hammer.