My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 419 Even Among the Sons of God There Are Differences

Enwa.

Nine hours have passed since Roland left.

According to Danso's message, things seem to be going very well on Roland's end.

That seemingly insurmountable problem was resolved by him in no time.

Even the god of death offered some assistance, allowing the projection of the River Styx to descend upon the mortal world.

The Demon King leaned back in the high-backed chair and then adjusted the down cushion under his buttocks.

If this happened 300 years ago, she wouldn't be so delicate.

But my physical strength is not as good as it used to be. My butt hurts after sitting for a long time, so I have to put something under my buttocks.

Putting down the report in his hand, the Demon King rubbed his tired eyes and slumped off the chair.

Just before sliding completely off the chair, he braced himself against the armrests to sit up straight again.

The supplies needed for the ceremony will arrive tomorrow morning, and the forces within the city have been largely united.

Apart from the fact that the attitude of the Demon King's Court at the front line remains unclear, everything is steadily improving.

Even Roland's departure was smooth and peaceful as always.

Even in those so-called grand plans, such rapid and smooth progress was never envisioned.

"Let's take a look at the intelligence from the Vatican."

"Anyway, I have nothing better to do..."

The Demon King muttered to himself, got up and walked to the table, picking up the records about the Papacy from the many intelligence reports compiled by Caesar.

Since Enva and the Papal City are not far apart, although there is a great chasm between them, it does not take much time to cross it, and it is not difficult to gather intelligence on the Papal City.

It's even more convenient than gathering intelligence from humans.

To be honest, the Demon King underestimated the emptiness he would feel after leaving Roland.

It's like suddenly everything around you has become quiet, no one is arguing or chatting with you, and all that's left are a group of subordinates who are literally loyal.

None of these people dared to relax with her or joke around like friends.

At this moment, the Demon King felt that she could accept even if she were sent over by a Flam to argue with her.

Even though this dead elf used Flashbang to blind himself more than once during the battle back then, giving that blue-haired madwoman an opportunity to attack, it was still the same.

"Hey……"

The Demon King sighed, sat back down in his chair, and began reading the intelligence about the Holy See.

To be honest, the demons' grasp of the situation at the Holy See was somewhat beyond her expectations.

The Papacy moved its capital to its current location when the royal army reached Plataea.

She only learned about this through intelligence.

They didn't even pay excessive attention to the Vatican's developments.

Looking at the detailed intelligence in her hand, which recorded the exact names, positions, times of return to the Papal City, and times of reappearance, she still found it hard to believe.

Has the Demon Clan's intelligence network become this powerful?

However, the list of returning powerhouses was not the information she wanted to know.

Because Danso also reported to her the information he had heard from Suren and Clark about the current situation in Papal City.

That large stabilizer was actually sent over with her approval.

In other words, the place is also filled with the power of evil gods.

And it is very likely caused by the power of that mysterious Lord of Ashes.

The reason it is considered mysterious is because the followers of the Lord of Ashes are not very reliable.

They didn't cause much trouble before the Vatican wiped them out.

The three leading Nine Ring Legends were killed without any resistance by the four saints of the Holy See.

Those believers who are still active today can't even set up the most basic sacrificial array.

In other words, apart from the name "Lord of Ashes," there is very little information about the Lord of Ashes in this world.

If their evil god weren't a real extraterrestrial enemy, this sect wouldn't even be worth her attention.

The Empire's oversight bureau takes down countless such small gangs every month.

Ninety percent of them are fraudulent groups that deceive people.

Even if it's 10% genuine, it's still a counterfeit product with 90% water added to it.

After all, legitimate cult members have now consolidated their power and activities, and they won't be caught easily.

However, in retrospect, it seems that the Ashes Order did not accomplish nothing back then.

They may have actually accomplished something.

However, before it could develop further, it was promptly suppressed by the Papacy.

Now, the Vatican's efforts seem to have failed.

Rumors circulated that the gods were gradually falling silent, with the exception of the goddess of earth and fertility, who continued to respond to the prayers of believers.

The Demon King fell silent... She knew that all the gods would gradually fall silent as well.

They are part of the world's workings; in other words, when evil gods invade, they are the first to be affected.

But the Demon King had no idea what the impact would be, or what the silence represented.

Perhaps it is death, the demise of will.

It's also possible that they concentrated all their strength to defend against extraterrestrial invasion, leaving them unable to respond to the prayers of believers.

Of course, it could also be the worst-case scenario.

For example, they may be corrupted by the power of evil gods, become enemies of this world, or even corrupt believers through their faith.

The Demon King frowned.

The Vatican may be facing more trouble than it realizes.

But what exactly did the Ash Cult do back then?
What could have prompted the Vatican to relocate its headquarters to suppress and observe the situation?

What could have caused the seal, which had been intact, to break when the power of the gods weakened, thus affecting the Papacy City? The Demon King repeatedly reviewed the intelligence reports but failed to arrive at a satisfactory answer.

Another helpless sigh escaped her lips.

The demon race has few historians.

Even if they did, they wouldn't study human history.

If you want to deduce something, it's probably more reliable to ask someone who has studied it.

In other words... we have to wait for Roland to return.

tsk...

The Demon King clicked his tongue as he realized his mindset had shifted.

In the past, she would try to solve problems herself first, using her available resources and influence to find solutions. Now, her way of thinking is actually starting to shift towards that of Kalia.

Look for Roland.

It seemed as if all problems could be solved simply by contacting him.

This change caused the Demon King some distress and irritation.

I wasn't like this before...

Even if this guy has a close relationship with my teacher or even looks the same, it shouldn't be a reason for me to become overly dependent on him.

Taking a deep breath, the Demon King pressed the button beside him, and then Caesar walked in from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"Find me all the information about the Ash Order."

Upon hearing the order, Caesar paused for a moment: "The Ash Order? The one that was wiped out by the Holy See three hundred years ago?"

“That’s right. What, don’t the demons have any relevant records?” the Demon King retorted.

Caesar shook his head: "The relevant information is kept in the Covenant Temple."

"After all, before the Ash Order was destroyed by the Holy See, it was a force to be reckoned with in the North."

"This sect, which was established during the Thousand-Year War, seems to be an extension and successor of a mysterious sect from the Age of Gods."

“I saw those records during the years I studied under the headmaster.”

"If you need it, I'll find it for you right away."

"Okay, as soon as possible." The Demon King nodded indifferently, and then Caesar went out to find the information.

Well... so it's not like Roland has to solve everything after all?
But why can't I feel happy?

Not long after, Caesar returned.

Because there was a clear objective, and Caesar himself had seen similar records, the search was quite convenient.

Soon, three books and two thick scrolls were placed in front of the Demon King.

"Your Majesty, they're all here."

"These three books are records and doctrines related to the Ash Cult that were seized by Wang Tingjun during the extermination operation."

"These two scrolls are records left by the ancestors of the demon race, concerning that mysterious sect from the Age of Gods and its connection with the Ash Order."

The Demon King nodded: "I'll trouble Caesar. Urge Octavian to expedite the gathering of supplies and the preparation of personnel."

"When everything is ready, we can begin the ceremony preparations immediately."

"If we can stabilize the fog sooner, we shouldn't delay."

Caesar nodded, agreed, and then hurriedly withdrew.

Then the Demon King picked up these records, some ancient and some modern, and began to peruse them.

Those three books were all seized by the Royal Court Army in recent decades when they were eliminating the remaining forces of the Ash Cult.

It contains the doctrines and so-called divine pronouncements of this cult.

This is the foundation of establishing a cult.

But to the Demon King, everything written there was just nonsense and empty talk.

The only noteworthy record is that of the Son of God.

According to these people, God sent down His Son to assist Him in fulfilling His mission of blessing the world.

And these believers will also achieve glory and success under the guidance of the Son of God.

The reason it's noteworthy is that the term "son of God" reminded the Demon King of Kalia.

In the eyes of those madmen from the Chaos Brotherhood, Kalia was also a so-called "Child of God."

The meaning of this "Child of God" is that of a vessel for the descent of a god, a humanoid puppet that can perfectly contain his power.

Of course, this is under the condition that one's own will has been completely taken over by the evil god.

Then she began to peruse the records left by the demon ancestors concerning the Age of Gods.

That was a cult known as the Embers.

In the Age of Gods, they did not commit any cult-like acts of madness, nor were they obsessed with finding the so-called Son of God.

However, they clearly did not succeed at that time.

but……

A bad idea popped into the Demon King's mind.

Could it be that the ruthless creature left behind by the Ash Order was a fully awakened but not fully grown Son of God?

She had witnessed Kalia nearly losing control before, and had also learned some things about it from Flam and Roland.

Therefore, she was very familiar with the power of those evil gods.

Even without being fully awakened, Kalia's power is still incredibly dangerous.

If fully awakened, and with their will manipulated by an evil god... how terrifying would a child of god be?
Furthermore, considering the special nature of the Son of God, if the Son of God is buried beneath the Papacy, then there is no point in fighting against a real, evil god who walks among the world.

This time, it's not the incomplete, half-body descent that happens at sea.

The Demon King quickly pulled out his communicator and began contacting Roland.

(End of this chapter)