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Audrey was at the tea party just now.

It also allows you to directly understand the thoughts of each of your girlfriends.

Some people are outwardly obsequious.

But deep down he looked down on her.

I think she was just born into a good family.

He doesn't have any real skills.

Others, though outwardly friendly towards her...

But secretly he was very jealous of her.

There are also some people who are genuinely worried about her situation.

However, some people are too embarrassed to ask because of their pride.

Everyone has their own little schemes.

However, Audrey's ability is not something that can be used indefinitely.

However, it is subject to limitations.

It depends on how much mental energy she has, and when Audrey uses mind-reading.

The marks of holiness would normally appear on the face, which were originally impossible to conceal.

The ability will be revealed as soon as it is used.

This was originally a very important issue.

Because the ability to read minds is extremely useful.

To say it's useless is an understatement; it's utterly pointless.

Especially when you use your abilities, others will be able to see you.

Audrey was initially very worried about this issue.

But as time went by, day after day...

Although Audrey left Angel Town.

But Audrey's abilities continued to grow stronger day by day.

Audrey gradually gained control over her abilities.

If used only in a small amount, the stigmata will not be visible at all.

In particular, Audrey can now control and completely block out the rest of the sounds.

It can only be used on one person.

At this point, no holy marks will be revealed at all.

Two months passed just like that.

However, some major events have occurred in these two months.

In the first month, Saint Audrey's reputation gradually began to spread.

The Vatican has also sent people over several times, wanting to invite Audrey to become a resident church member in one of the churches.

However, a new crusade suddenly arose in the southwest of France.

The Albi Crusade.

They used the banner of the Virgin Mary to try to eradicate all heretics.

The failure of the Ninth Crusade was attributed to heresy and the impiety of the Papacy.

The newly born saint Audrey was honored as the Virgin Mary.

The Abil Crusade swept through the land.

It started sweeping through southern France.

Many people who were already living in dire straits.

And because of the failure of the Ninth Crusade.

They had long harbored many grievances against the Papacy.

The oppression by the Papacy and society stemmed from the oppression by the nobility.

The Papacy's desire to launch an eastern expedition was partly seen as an attempt to divert attention from internal conflicts.

After all, there is no external pressure.

Internal strife alone could easily cause them to fall apart.

Therefore, the Pope at the time wanted to divert internal conflicts through the Crusades.

Use wars to make everyone forget the various discordant voices within the organization.

In fact, this tactic is very useful.

It is still very effective even in the 21st century.

Because a shared external enemy can mask some internal contradictions.

It allows people to temporarily ignore various injustices.

Especially when victories are achieved in external wars.

Those on the inside might feel complacent, as they've been winning non-stop.

Furthermore, the Crusades yielded real spoils of war.

The establishment of the Crusader states, and the distribution of various titles and lands.

At this point, with opportunities for advancement, people are less likely to complain. Because at this time, everyone has something to look forward to.

But what if they lose the war?

Just like the Ninth Crusade.

Then the internal conflicts will erupt uncontrollably.

The tension that everyone had been holding in suddenly snapped.

This provided the Albi Crusade with the fertile ground and opportunity to rise.

Some people actually joined the Albi Crusade.

The Vatican received information about the Albi Crusade from the very beginning.

Gregory X considered this a more dangerous heresy than Islam.

Why did the Albi Crusade receive such a large and enthusiastic response?

The timing, location, and people were all in place.

Inside the Vatican, Pope Gregory was furious.

“These heretics really want to rebel.” Gregory, dressed in a white and gold papal robe, sat in his seat.

The cardinals around him remained silent in the face of the Pope's fury.

Because they knew how troublesome and difficult this Albi Crusade would be.

If it were some of the heretics of the past.

The Vatican doesn't even need to intervene.

The local king would suppress it, and it wouldn't cause any ripples at all.

But it just so happens to be this particular time.

The Ninth Crusade failed.

God sent down angels and brought them a mission.

Unfortunately, it was not someone from their own church who received the divine oracle.

Instead, it was in a remote border town.

There were already rumors circulating.

It is said that God was dissatisfied with the failure of this Crusade.

A divine oracle was issued to punish the Papacy.

However, the news was quickly suppressed by the Vatican.

In addition, a saintess appeared in Angel Town.

This further proves that this place is blessed by God.

Moreover, Saint Audrey was recognized by the Holy See.

And now?

Audrey actually went to the Church of Our Lady and directly admitted that she was the spokesperson for Our Lady.

This has put the Vatican in a difficult position, going from being single-minded to being caught in a dilemma.

Because if Audrey's status as a saint is denied...

It's like the Vatican is contradicting itself.

Didn't you already acknowledge Audrey as a saint?
Why are people now saying that Audrey wasn't a saint, but a witch or heretic?

This is a slap in the face for the Vatican.

If that's all there is to it, the Vatican can still accept it.

After all, compared to saving face, the loss of one's actual faith is the most fatal.

But Audrey happened to appear in the recently popular Angel Town.

She was a saint born alongside angels.

If Audrey were marked as a witch.

It's not just the Vatican that's contradicting itself.

This is not an indirect way of saying that Angel Town is actually Devil Town.

Are the people in the town not devout believers, but heretics?
What about the angels? What are they? Did they turn into devils?

Unfortunately, several months have already passed.

Many people have already visited Angel Town.

They personally experienced the benefits of the angels' blessings in Angel Town.

Many high-ranking officials and dignitaries go there for vacation from time to time.

Even some within the Vatican have suggested relocating the Vatican to Angel Town.

It's easy to imagine how significant the blessing effect is in Angel Town.

Now your Vatican wants to tear everything down?
Does your Vatican want to stand on the opposite side of angels?

Standing on the opposite side of God?

If that's the case, then you've been completely fooled.

Members of the Church of Our Lady can directly declare that the current Vatican is heresy.

The Ninth Crusade failed precisely because they betrayed God. (End of Chapter)