From the God of Lies to the Lord of All Worlds

Chapter 106 Florida Doesn't Support Idlers
Let me ask you a question: Which country in the world has the most cults?

Answer: America!

This country has countless sects that use the name of Christ, as well as many more strange and unusual smaller sects, and countless cults of all kinds. It is a very diverse and chaotic place.

In Florida, these sects are scattered like stars, becoming a characteristic of this "simple and honest" region.

Cult leaders and sect leaders often use phrases like "the end of the world" or "ghost crisis" to deceive the people here and gain the followers they want.

They will spread a lot of rumors and create miracles or doomsday prophecies.

And because this region is so "auspicious and blessed," the behavior of many people often corroborates their prophecies, which naturally makes the cults here more and more active.

It's not just cults that are active; in fact, some people who are not from cults are also involved, relying on their own "orthodox" identity to be active.

For example, the bishop who is currently giving a public "preaching" in a well-known tourist city in Florida:

“Angels and demons have already descended, and the Lord’s punishment will come. At that time, all sinners will be punished, and evil deeds will no longer be permitted by the Lord!”

He was actually talking about the extraordinary events that had been making headlines throughout America recently.

The events in Los Angeles, New York, and even Illinois have all been leaked out through the government's riddled-with-holes secret service.

Although the White House spokesperson was still confidently assuring the Golden Retriever of the security of the information, this did not stop those below from leaking even information that was considered top secret everywhere.

With such stories spreading, the media is naturally happy to continue amplifying this panic, publishing all sorts of information, including but not limited to the "god war" in Los Angeles, the doomsday volcano in New York, and so on...

Blood-soaked buns are not only delicious, but also flavorful, and they make money!

Riding this wave of opportunity, Auxiliary Archbishop Eugene Frazier of Miami seized the chance, not only giving sermons but also engaging in his shady dealings, namely "selling indulgences"!
After a series of intimidation and propaganda, Eugene picked up what he was holding and said, "You don't need to worry about going to hell. Since the Middle Ages, the Vatican has had a complete process for atonement!"

"These are indulgences. No matter how many sins you have committed, it doesn't matter. By purchasing indulgences, you can receive relief. Even if God sends down fire from heaven, you will still be righteous and will not be punished by heaven!"

"For just two hundred dollars, you can get an indulgence ticket. The more you buy, the faster you can get on the ship!"

Most people would scoff at this sight, but many others would still be tempted to buy it.

Florida has no shortage of people like this: they buy enthusiastically, but many more are just people who want to buy but don't have the money and are just there for the ride.

Among these people was one who, observing the bishop's behavior, revealed a hint of contemplation and seriousness.

He wondered if he could accept indulgences if the other party could accept them.

The reason is quite simple: "pardon crimes!"
If you just create a believable deity, claim that the other party is the god who is about to destroy the world, and that you are His apostle, wouldn't you be able to make money using this method?
With this in mind, José Carmen, a Florida native with a strong work ethic, had an idea and began to take action.

He preached on the beaches and in the slums of Miami, printing his own "indulgence coins" with the money he earned from stealing indulgences and selling them at half price.

He would peddle these to tourists, making them believe they were Miami specialties. He would give away free indulgence coins and marijuana to drug addicts, making them believe these coins could be exchanged for drugs. He would also tell undocumented immigrants that these coins were officially recognized and could be exchanged for legal status.

These are, of course, clumsy lies, and many people can see through them at a glance.

But this is Florida, a place where psychedelic and real intertwine, and quite a few people actually believe in this stuff!
In just three days, José had become the archbishop of the Solomon Church, with hundreds of followers and a church as a meeting place!
Now, he continues to peddle his indulgence money to his followers, saying, "God has angels under his command, and angels often have demons under their command!"

"His Holiness Raziel, the Archangel of Judgment, once sealed away seventy-two demon gods; they will become the masters of divine punishment!"

"The Papacy's indulgences can only allow you to escape divine punishment, but my indulgence coins, from King Solomon, can even grant you the assistance of demons!" "The demons only recognize these coins. With these coins, you can even control the demons and make them do anything!"

Atonement was not what these believers cared about, but when they heard that they could also manipulate demons, they immediately became interested.

They had already devised ways to manipulate the demon: to have the demon attack their rivals, to have the demon make money for them, to have the demon help them swim faster than sharks in the sea, and to have the demon compete with him in drug use...

The chaos and the explosion of faith among these people left Bai Yang, who had come here because of this information, both amused and exasperated.

In fact, Bai Yang originally wanted to find the location of a demon god in the southern region, so he tried to search for information to find out where the more fanatical demon god believers were.

This is also what he likes to do most: to usurp someone else's place and use his own methods to gain their devout faith.

He never expected that he would find such amusement in such a chaotic and disorderly place.

This man named Jose has assembled a formidable army, all of whom worship the demon god!
"These people have such strong initiative!" Bai Yang remarked.

He knew that in Los Angeles and New York, all sorts of criminal and religious activities were being carried out under the guise of the Vatican, angels, demons, or other mystical entities.

He had already discovered at that time that the people of America were just too clever; they might not be good at doing good, but they were extremely proactive in doing bad things.

This kind of initiative can often play a role at certain times. For example, right now, Bai Yang feels that this person is really perfect.

A madman, a sharp-witted man who claims to be a descendant of King Solomon—it all seems as if it were made just for him.

"They're already able to provide wish power, Your Majesty!" Alvin exclaimed in astonishment. "They're providing you with wish power, yet you haven't given them anything. This...this is unbelievable!"

Bai Yang also found it unbelievable; it seemed like the people in this place had a slightly peculiar way of thinking.
Those who snatched the "atonement coins" have begun to firmly believe in the words of this big liar José, and have even started to use this worldview to discuss things around them.

For example, this person said: "My next-door neighbor often makes strange noises, but he doesn't do drugs. I suspect he's possessed by an evil spirit!"

"That's because my neighbor is weird. He hangs his socks out to dry every day, but he never washes them. He just hangs them out to dry and smells them as he does so!"

"My neighbor is a normal person. He just likes to sleep naked in the yard, but he knocks himself unconscious with a hammer before he goes to sleep."

Hearing the discussion, José immediately shouted, "That's right! These actions are a harbinger of divine punishment. If you cannot escape this punishment, it will be your fate!"

"Is that all? Then I don't think sleeping naked is a big deal..." Some people's thought processes can shock even Jose. He immediately ignored this jerk and switched to the other side.

"Now, for just $22! Yes, for just $22, you can buy a ticket to the absolution of the end times. For just $22, you can ascend to heaven with the righteous and saints when the end times come!"

"If you spend more money to buy it, you will have the opportunity to meet the Demon God! What are you waiting for? The opportunity is right in front of you!"

His atonement coins were selling like hotcakes, which made Bai Yang very happy. He clapped his hands and let his willpower fill the space.

In just a moment, everyone here fell into a deep sleep, becoming objects of his dream manipulation.

"Since you want the Demon God, then I'll give you the Demon God! The contest between the Demon God's messenger and the apostles of the Church is quite interesting, isn't it?"

Bai Yang casually remarked, raising his hand to enter a dream, incorporating Miami, this "magical city," into the place where his wishes resonate!

(End of this chapter)