In the name of the true god

An "outsider" who lived a low-key life as a hotel waiter, unable to bear seeing others die innocently, chose to risk exposing his abilities to save Connor.

As beneficiaries, shouldn't we be grateful to them?

Jude, his mind filled with mixed emotions, asked in bewilderment, "He saved my brother, why...?"

Steele lowered his head: "He is a heretic."

Jude still couldn't understand: "But he saved my brother."

Steele's voice suddenly rose: "But he's a heretic!"

Seeing Steele's contorted face and the lingering fear in his eyes, Jude suddenly thought of Edmund's father.

Edmund said his father had used his contact law to help many civilians. But when these civilians realized he was a "heretic," they immediately changed their tune.

There was no gratitude.

There was no sympathy.

Unmoved.

They instinctively grabbed hoes and pitchforks to attack, and instinctively reported to the police and the church, forcing Edmund and his son to hide and flee, looking as pathetic as rats in a sewer.

It seems that once their identities are confirmed, no matter what good deeds these "heretics" have done, they will be completely denied and erased.

He recalled witnessing the execution of a pig farm owner in North Pole when he was a child.

Has that venue owner ever harmed anyone?

No.

He was simply drawing and writing on the ground after he lost control and turned into a pig, trying to avoid being slaughtered.

—Kill all the wizards!

—Kill all the warlocks!

However, the crowd cheered wildly, applauding the loss of a life.

Why...

Are wizards, resonance sorcerers, and commoners truly irreconcilable enemies, destined to never get along?

Is it simply because they possess power that is not controlled by gods or the church?

Edmund also said that the laws of contact and similarity are merely abilities and tools, and that what kind of person one becomes should be decided solely by oneself.

This is actually no different from knives and guns.

With great power and weapons at their disposal, besides 'damage', there is clearly a path of 'protection' that they can take, and this is what most wizards and resonance sorcerers do.

Why are the common people so certain that a "heretic" with two paths to take will choose the former?

Unbeknownst to him, Jude understood Edmund's original motivation for his struggle.

Of course, we must take action to change people's views, but who labeled the wizards and resonance sorcerers as "heretics"? And who instilled such a terrifying and deeply ingrained impression in the hearts of ordinary people?

Simply trying to change the mindset of hundreds of millions of ordinary people through acts of kindness is like a drop in the ocean.

If we want the implicated wizards and resonators to live openly in the sunlight, we must cut off the source, that is, overthrow the instigators who ostracize, persecute, and slander them—the Holy Church.

The question is... is this path feasible?

Behind the Holy Church is God!

Even Edmund Ravenscrown, known as the most powerful wizard in history to cause trouble, gathered thousands of his kind, but he could not escape being arrested and publicly executed.

Compared to them, he was no better off. He had the Double Law, a ring that could transcend time and space, divine intervention, and the protection of his brother Connor and sister-in-law Steele, yet he was still helpless in rescuing his fellow prisoners.

It cannot change people's perceptions.

The rules of the Holy Church cannot be overturned.

This road is too difficult to walk on...

No.

Have people's opinions really not changed?

Jude saw Connor's image in his eyes, and many of the questions that had puzzled him before were answered in an instant.

If someone harbors deep hatred for "heretics," it's somewhat understandable. But would someone who has absolutely no dealings with "heretics" go to great lengths to suppress them in the capital's heavy prison after being saved?

Will not!

At least Connor wouldn't repay kindness with ingratitude!

He voluntarily came to the capital's heavy prison, and even went so far as to climb higher as a priest, most likely to help the "heretics"!

His earlier hints that he wouldn't be transferred from the prison now seem to have been a test, a genuine reminder that the church's relocation was a trap!

Let's continue analyzing.

Why did Connor become inexplicably cold towards himself after another group of his kind fell into the church's trap?

It is estimated that at first, he thought he had some connection with this group of "heretics".

Therefore, after this group of "heretics" was arrested, he was either disappointed that he had misunderstood his brother's identity, or disappointed that his brother's comprehension was too poor and that he had failed to deliver on his intelligence.

Today, I suddenly suggested to myself that I resign.

Perhaps they felt prison was becoming increasingly dangerous, and if they weren't considered "heretics," it was best to stay as far away as possible. Even if they were "heretics" and so foolish, it would still be best to stay as far away as possible...

Misunderstand……

A huge misunderstanding...

I almost immediately understood the meaning behind his words and relayed the information to the Divine Descent Society, preventing them from falling into a trap.

But another group of their own rushed forward, something no one had expected.

Furthermore, the leader of this "heretic" group, in a confused state, took the blame for the "murder of priest Rodney" on behalf of Frost, the president of the Séance of God.

From Connor's perspective, there are only two possible conclusions: "his brother is not a heretic" or "his brother is a heretic but too stupid."

This whole thing is a mess...

The flood washed away the Dragon King Temple, and the family members no longer recognized each other...

but……

Why did Connor send Steele away at this crucial moment?

What does he want to do?

Jude felt it was necessary to go see Connor again immediately.

Although Connor, as a priest, is under divine supervision, preventing the two brothers from having an open and honest conversation, if they can also subtly resolve the misunderstanding by doing the same thing Connor subtly reminded himself, they have a chance to overcome all kinds of problems through unspoken understanding and subtle communication!

"Jude..." Steele said firmly, but deep down she couldn't help feeling guilty and ashamed about her past betrayal. "What...what did your brother say?"

Knowing that Connor was on his side, Jude was no longer in a hurry to persuade him and Steele to run away together: "He didn't tell me much, so I thought I'd ask you for more information."

Steele took a sip of water to calm himself down: "Then I won't trouble you with this matter. I'll find some time to have a good talk with him."

Jude hummed in agreement, covering for Connor: "Perhaps my brother doesn't want to be a burden to you. If you really can't persuade him, you don't have to force it. Let's take it slow for now."

"Okay," Steele replied. "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's okay, I—"

"Bang bang bang!"

"boom!!"

Before Jude could finish speaking, a burst of gunfire and explosions suddenly rang out from outside.

Ok? !

What's going on?!

Jude's expression changed, and he jumped up, quickly identifying the source of the sound—the special prison building!