Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 442, Section 440: In-depth Discussion (Please Subscribe)
The Church of the Sun God was almost the only source of faith in the Old World, and its power was beyond doubt.

Its strength stems not only from the powerful deity behind it, but also from its well-established cultivation mechanism, abundant resources, and profound foundation built up over time.

In the Old World, the rise and fall of various nations, their division and unification, were commonplace.

Only the church has been passed down from generation to generation without interruption.

Many of these institutions even originated in ancient times.

For example, the Knights Templar were the most powerful knightly order specially formed when the Sun God launched a war for the unification of faith.

They followed the Lord of Light, fighting in the south and north, driving out foreign tribes, and facing countless powerful enemies before finally conquering this vast land of faith.

Even later, as time passed and the church evolved, the Knights Templar have become history.

However, the Knight Templar remains the highest knightly title within the Church, without exception.

Each of them represents immense power and a prestigious status.

It can be said that with this badge and certificate, no matter where you go, the local nobles will treat you like a king.

Otherwise, it would be a disrespect to the Church of the Sun God and a great disrespect to the Lord!
But because it was so prestigious, Luo Yi was stunned when the badge was pushed in front of him.

His Holiness Saint John Stuart seemed to understand Lloyd's hesitation and said, "The Church also has its pride. Since we are willing to teach you divine combat techniques, there must be a reason to shut up the gossips outside!"

Luo Yi then asked, "But aren't these Templar Knights going too far?"

"So, we actually prepared three sets."

If you don't even dare to fight, then you can only be given the title of Oath Knight;
If you can withstand a few moves from me, then the title of Paladin might be yours.

Now that you've fought me to a standstill, even a Paladin isn't good enough for you anymore, so I have no choice but to use the title of Templar Knight.

I'm actually glad I didn't bring this; things would have been much more complicated otherwise.

Even though her impression wasn't great, Luo Yi still had to say, "The church is really generous!"

His Holiness Saint John Stuart chuckled: "The Church does have many problems. Over time, it has become rigid, inflexible, and full of parasites. Some people are indeed doing things that are not human..."

"Your Majesty!!!"

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a black-robed cardinal. Some things are better left unsaid in private.

But if I said it in front of so many people, what would happen if word got out?!
When the black-robed bishop spoke, all the other bishops looked on expectantly, as if afraid he might utter some more treasonous words.

His Majesty Saint John Stuart didn't even turn around before he saw the expression on his subordinate's face. He paused, looking rather helpless.

He continued, "However, once you reach a certain level, you will find that many of the things the church does are actually for the sake of this world and for the entire human race."

Loy countered, "Including this war, and also the restrictions on magical machines?"

"Correct!"

"hehe!"

Luo Yi grinned, but it was just a grin; his disdain was not concealed.

His Majesty Saint John Stuart tilted his head slightly, abruptly waved his hand, and said, "You may all leave now!"

"Your Majesty, this is against the rules!"

"I said, all of you, get out!"

He suddenly flew into a rage; his voice wasn't loud, but it was like thunder, shaking the entire room.

The black-clad bishops fled as if their lives depended on it, not daring to utter a single word.

Then, His Holiness Saint John Stuart looked at Roy, who simply thought for a moment and waved his hand in return.

As a result, the people belonging to Luo Yi's side left the room one after another.

Oliveira, Iron Knight Phil, and Old Hoover were the last to leave. He thoughtfully closed the door, took two steps forward, and stood in the doorway, completely preventing anyone else from getting close.

Inside the room, once everyone had left, Luo Yi picked up a cup of black tea, took a sip, and then asked, "Your Majesty, everyone's gone. Is there anything you'd like to say?"

His Majesty Saint John Stuart said, "Count Roy, you seem to have a problem with me?"

"I have no problem with you, and I dare not have any problem with the church."

"You probably don't even believe what you're saying yourself, do you?"

"Then what do you expect me to say? You seem to have forgotten that the place where we just fought was the ancestral homeland of the Raymond family?"

"I'm sorry about what you mentioned, but you should understand that the church is too big, and there are too many voices within it."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

Luo Yi took a deep breath, his expression softening, and said, "Your Majesty, I can feel your goodwill."
So, if there's anything you need, please feel free to speak up.

His Majesty Saint John Stuart no longer hesitated and asked directly, "I just want to ask you your opinion on magical machinery?"

"My opinion is just my opinion, it has nothing to do with your church, do you care?"

“I care, at least I do, and I want to hear your opinion.”

After a slight pause, His Holiness Saint John Stuart said, "I'm not lying to you, there are many internal conflicts and even more voices within the Church."

But in this war, the Habsburg Empire truly slapped us in the face several times. In the Battle of the Marne, we barely managed to maintain the situation only because of our foul play. However, such things cannot last.

"Therefore, the upper echelons of almost every country know that reform is imminent, and the magic-powered machinery is unstoppable!"

The church has also been greatly impacted, and we are seeking a more prudent approach.

So, I'd like to hear your opinion.

"After all, in terms of mechanics, this is the most successful case outside of the Habsburg Empire."

Luo Yi raised her head slightly and said, "You really want to hear it?"

"I really want to hear it!"

"Then I'll just say it, and you can treat it as nonsense, okay?"

"you say!"

"The promotion of machinery is a foregone conclusion, and the great development of the magic energy industry is also the trend of the times."

You took every precaution you could, but this war completely destroyed everything.

So instead of wasting time and effort, why not find a way to join?

"How do I join?"

"Faith is faith, and machinery is machinery. I don't know why you all seem to insist on linking the Seven Gods and machinery together."

In my opinion, however, these two are clearly distinct and completely unrelated!

At this point, Loy really wanted to speak freely, so he explained, "Your expedition team includes that mechanical calamity, Gendal Herik."

As far as I know, he was born into a church family, his family has been believers in the Lord of Light for generations, and both his parents worked in the church.

His path to becoming a mechanical mage was entirely accidental; even when the war began, he returned to the church without hesitation.

"To this day, he remains a devout follower of the Lord of Light, but does this have anything to do with his career path?"

"no!"

"Let me talk about my place. The Seven Gods faith is still a very small group of people. Most of the people are still devout followers of the Sun God."

But does this conflict with their mechanical-related work?

"So I'm really curious, why do you have to drag the conflict of faith into magical machinery?"

“Actually, you’re wrong about one thing!” His Majesty Saint John Stuart suddenly spoke up:
"What's wrong?"

"The Seven Gods are related to magical machinery!"

"What's the relationship?"

"They share the same origin, which is something the church must be wary of."

Luo Yi went straight to the point: "Then tell me, what is the origin of the Seven Gods? What is the origin of the magical machinery? Why must we be wary of them? Why must we suppress them?"

"This one……"

His Majesty Saint John Stuart hesitated for a moment before saying, "I cannot say. Please believe me, it's not that I don't want to say, but that your strength is not yet sufficient!"

Luo Yi was speechless. He paused and said, "Forget it, let's not talk about these things anymore. Even if what you said is true."

"The Seven Gods and the Magic Machines come from the same source, but now you have to take them apart."

The seven gods belong to the seven gods; you may argue about faith, but the mechanical things belong to the mechanical things. What should be promoted should be promoted, and what should be developed should be developed.

Otherwise, with you holding yourselves back like this, the allied forces might not be able to hold out for long.

"You have the advantage in high-end combat power, but the Habsburg Empire still exists, which means you cannot completely exterminate it."

"If we continue to allow the development of magical weapons, you can actually imagine the consequences."

His Majesty Saint John Stuart stared at Loy, his eyes bright: "These things don't seem like they could be thought of on the spot, do they?"

"You seem to be on the side of the coalition forces, and you've considered many things?"

"Thinking from different perspectives is my habit."

So, I've said everything I needed to say. That's it. I don't want to discuss the topic of magical machines anymore.

"You've said enough. Okay, that's enough. Let's talk about other things now."

"Of course, it's divine combat techniques. I've done so much for these divine combat techniques."

"I wonder when His Majesty the Great Saint John Stuart will have time to impart his teachings?"

"Then let's do it tomorrow. I'll organize what you've said and send it to His Holiness the Pope."

As for the lessons, is it alright if they continue in the ruins of Lion Castle?

"Of course!"

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