Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

If, as this guy says, Britain has lost the cohesion of the Commonwealth, it will trigger a series of chain reactions. Overseas markets will be impacted, and various traditional advantageous industries will face a series of challenges due to the loss of monopoly protection.

Once these former developed countries lose the protection of power and law, it is difficult to estimate how much competitiveness their products will retain.

Everyone here is a sensible person; they all know that the once-powerful products of the great powers, after years of 'greenhouse' farming, have long since degenerated from fierce tigers and leopards into pet dogs.

Once they leave their homes, they'll be at the mercy of gangs of cats and dogs outside. Otherwise, the United States wouldn't be so desperate to exercise its long-arm jurisdiction; such a hand that extends across the Atlantic is far too long.

Ultimately, the so-called market regulation and the invisible hand are all just empty words. If their products are competitive enough and they have the market power to make a profit, they are all law-abiding and good businessmen.

If they can't compete in the market, they'll resort to violence, just like when they seized colonies.

Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, Prime Minister Merison sneered inwardly and whispered a few words to the Queen.

"Now everyone knows the opinions of both factions, but I also need to remind everyone that this matter originally had nothing to do with us, but once we get involved, we will face corresponding dangers. It's nothing to mess with a madman, but if the other party is a powerful figure who has great strength, even one that a superpower cannot do anything about, then it's a different story!"

There's one thing I still want to remind everyone: according to reliable sources, this Miyazaki swordsman didn't just destroy things during the attack on the US military base; he also took away several nuclear warheads!

Furthermore, in his full conversation with the US president, he explicitly stated that he had the ability to detonate a nuclear bomb without using a detonating device.

Although there is currently no evidence to prove this, it is a fact that the adversary possesses several missing nuclear weapons!

If the other side truly possesses the capability to detonate a nuclear weapon, then their destructive power will need to be reassessed. I hope everyone understands this!

After these final remarks, the usual procedure in the House of Commons began: the vote.

The voting results came out quickly, an efficiency that was nothing short of miraculous for the British Empire. However, all of this was within the expectations of the cunning Prime Minister. He sighed softly, handed the resolution to the Queen for her signature, and then announced the end of the meeting.

Seeing everyone leaving, the Prime Minister did not leave. Instead, he sighed deeply. There were some things he couldn't say, but he clearly understood that no matter how foolish the impassioned Senator Hawley's speech was.

But when he mentioned the Commonwealth, the outcome was already decided.

The members of parliament present, regardless of their party affiliation or background, all began to explore various methods to preserve their assets during the overall decline of Britain.

Transferring assets to the United States is one of their usual methods. What they really care about is not the British Commonwealth. If you weigh all the hundreds of people here together, their consciences probably wouldn't amount to much.

The only thing that can sway them is profit!

It was Senator Hawley's foolish words that made those other senators realize that if Miyazaki Hajime continued to act, the United States would suffer a severe shock, the consequence of which would be drastic fluctuations in the prices of various commodities.

The prices of real estate and financial products will plummet, while the prices of various foods will skyrocket.

These lawmakers' assets in the United States are mostly in the form of real industries and financial products, and their size is exceptionally large!

This is a complete catastrophe for them!

For the guys sitting here, they came in with a relaxed attitude: if the Americans suffer, so be it; it has nothing to do with them.

But once they realize that this will not only affect Americans, but also their businesses, they will not tolerate it!

Therefore, their choice directly led to this resolution!

"Your Majesty, it seems that this outcome is irreversible."

The Queen's heavy eyelids twitched slightly, and a glint of light flashed deep within her murky eyes.

"Since it's a decision made by the House of Commons, I naturally support it. However, the Royal Knights are the last remaining force of the monarchy, so I still want to be more cautious."

Chapter 555 The Royal Knights and the Fanatics

Prime Minister Merison was not surprised by the Queen's answer.

The British monarchy has survived to this day for two main reasons: one is Britain's strong inertia in valuing tradition, and the other is the tangible benefits that the monarchy brings.

An even more important reason is that the British Royal Family has a very important and powerful force under its command: the Royal Knights!

The British Royal Family boasts an exceptionally long history, spanning over a thousand years from the West Saxon dynasty, making it arguably the world's oldest royal family.

How could a heritage that has lasted for thousands of years not have some profound foundation?

It is precisely because of the existence of this power that the royal family has been able to continue its lineage. This is a secret, yet not a secret.

The British high command knew that the royal family possessed a powerful force, but what this force was had always been a closely guarded secret, and no one knew its true nature.

Only the successive prime ministers and the true leaders of each faction know the true face of the Royal Knights!

"These guys are blinded by profit; they don't know what these knights really mean to the British Empire!"

This is the nature of the British gentlemen; although they don't know the exact power of the royal family, it doesn't stop them from using it.

Anyone with eyes can see that against a super strong person like Miyazaki Yu, ordinary special forces are completely useless, and even ordinary rockets won't have any effect.

If Great Britain decides to participate in the extermination of that sword saint, the only thing it can offer is its Royal Knights, a tradition with a thousand-year history.

The Queen sighed: "The Royal Knights are a sacred bloodline that has been passed down for thousands of years. They possess terrifying power beyond ordinary people and have made great achievements in the many years of British conquest. However, times have changed and things have changed. Nowadays, those who can become formal knights and obtain the title of Knight of Light are extremely rare."

There are fewer than twenty people who can become Earth Knights. I've already calculated that if we want to restrain that Sword Saint, we'll probably need to deploy all the Earth Knights.

Merison nodded: "Indeed, according to the data models we know, only if all the Earth Knights and more than thirty Light Knights join forces can they possibly resist the enemy. This is also why the United States insists on having the Royal Knights take action."

However, Your Majesty need not worry too much. The Royal Knights' defense is unparalleled. All the Earth Knights and thirty Light Knights working together can even withstand rocket attacks. Moreover, when the battle truly begins, all the knights need to do is prevent the enemy from escaping, not engage in a head-on confrontation.

The Queen nodded. She would absolutely not agree to sending the Royal Knights as cannon fodder in the battle, even if it meant breaking ties with the United States.

The Royal Knights are the last shield of the monarchy. Without this sacred shield, the British monarchy will become nothing more than a piece of useless toilet paper, to be discarded by those people.

"Those guys in America really went all out this time. They even managed to persuade the Pope to send out fanatics from within the church. It's unbelievable."

The Prime Minister chuckled to himself, thinking that if it weren't for this reason, things probably wouldn't be in this situation now.

“Your Majesty, there’s nothing strange about this. Just like the promises the United States makes to us, there’s a price in this world that you can’t refuse. Since we have things we can’t refuse, the Church will naturally be no exception.”

He narrowed his eyes slightly: "The world's most powerful superpower organizations have joined forces to besiege the world's most powerful figure. This battle hasn't even started yet, but I'm afraid countless people are already looking forward to it!"

However, the Queen did not see the chilling smile that appeared on his lips when he turned around, because from beginning to end he had concealed an important piece of information from the Queen: Miyazaki Yu had obtained several nuclear bombs from the US military!

This person even boasted that he could use some method to directly detonate a nuclear bomb!

If the Queen knew this, she would absolutely not dare to agree. Hehe, she immediately dispatched all the top combat forces of the Royal Knights.

It must be admitted that these knights of the Royal Knights are all formidable beings, but this time their opponent is even more powerful.

"After this battle, perhaps the Royal Knights, the fanatics, and the superhuman organizations will all vanish into thin air. And then..."

This would give him the opportunity to abolish the monarchy, leaving a significant mark on history and potentially causing a severe impact on Europe and the United States.

Without the constraints of the British monarchy, the trend of division in Britain could be effectively curbed, instead of resorting to weak means to mend it as it is now!

Even further, after completely integrating the British Isles, he could take the opportunity to win over Europe and break free from American control, leading Great Britain to restore the glory of the British Empire!

In a mysterious church, a figure wearing a white-gold robe and a crown stands in front of a sculpture, praying with eyes closed.

The stained glass windows of the church reflected a soft, multicolored halo, which fell on his aged face, making him appear as if he were a god bathed in holy light.

Behind him stood twelve figures dressed in blood-red robes, all with their eyes closed, just like the old man.

After an unknown amount of time, the old man slowly opened his eyes. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, which then narrowed slightly. He put on a kind expression again, just like any other kind old man, and turned to smile at the man in red.

"The ceremony is over, and we should go see God's most faithful believers!"

As he spoke, he walked straight outside, his white robe trailing on the ground. The man in the red robe waited until he had walked a certain distance before following closely behind.

Walking through the long corridor, with its openwork walls and various sculpted figures, feels like stepping into the Middle Ages, where light and shadow intertwine and sway gently.

At the end of the corridor was a large, silver-gray gate, its heavy texture resembling a massive city gate of a formidable fortress, seemingly capable of withstanding any attack.

This place is now completely off-limits to outsiders. Anyone who steps into this place, except for bishops or higher-ranking members of the Holy See, is committing a serious crime!

Guarding the stone gate were two extremely burly figures. They wore silver-white high-necked clothing with strange patterns, and their heads were completely covered by pointed helmets, although the helmets and clothing seemed to be one piece.

After bowing respectfully, the two men pulled open the stone door with great effort, and the group of people walked directly inside.

Once inside, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a huge, silvery-white palace, as vast as a plaza, where numerous people were engaged in battles in pairs.

They were all shirtless, except for the silver-white pointed hats that the gatekeeper had just worn.

Upon seeing the approaching figure, all the people stopped and quickly formed a neat line.

"Greetings, Your Holiness!"

Chapter 556 Light and Darkness as One (3rd Update!)

The Pope's gaze swept over these people, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

These are the most fanatical believers within the Vatican, possessing both the purest faith and the most terrifying power!

Each and every one of them possesses a sincere heart for their faith and is the purest of warriors!

"Ladies and gentlemen, you are the purest believers of the Lord and the most powerful warriors of the Holy See. Your pure faith has given you boundless power, and now, the time has finally come for you to demonstrate your power once again!"

A demon named Miyazaki Yu has appeared in this world. He is Satan's messenger, a demon of hell, and a scourge that shakes faith. To defend our Lord and uphold the dignity of the Vatican, we must eradicate him completely. Only in this way can the Vatican continue to exist stably!

"Roar----"

All the fanatics roared, their muscles bulging with their fury. Their once-proportioned muscles instantly transformed into monstrous muscle men, veins bulging, and their skin turning from off-white to pale gold.

Two red lights flashed beneath the pointed hats—their eyes!

"We will follow the Lord's instructions, we will defend the dignity of the Papacy, and we will certainly carry out His Holiness the Pope's will!"

The Pope nodded with great satisfaction. This feeling of being able to command such widespread obedience was truly captivating. The allure of power was like a poison, subtly leading one astray into its sweetness without them even realizing it.

"Very good. Now everyone go back and prepare. We will depart tonight. A total of one thousand fanatics, led by six cardinals, will head to America to eradicate the demons!"

As the fanatics left one by one, one of the cardinals was somewhat puzzled.

“Your Holiness, I still don’t quite understand why besieging that Miyazaki Sword Saint is not a necessary thing for us. That Miyazaki Sword Saint is extremely powerful. The Fanatics are one of the most important forces of the Holy See, and it requires six cardinals to act together.”

Any loss would be almost unacceptable to us, Your Majesty, I really can't understand it."

The Pope said calmly, "You're right. Such an action is indeed extremely dangerous. This sword saint's strength has exceeded human limits. I've seen his strength model. Even I, blessed by God, am no match for him."

But this is an opportunity, an opportunity to demonstrate one's faith!

"To demonstrate faith?"

The cardinals all began to ponder the meaning of those words, their faces showing deep thought.

"In the past, the Papacy held almost supreme power, not only having the power of life and death, but even the succession of a king required the Pope's coronation to be considered a true succession."

However, as times have progressed, pure faith has gradually disappeared, the glory of the Lord has been completely obscured, and so-called faith has become nothing more than a pastime for everyone. More and more people have begun to give up their faith!

This is the original sin. Those who do not believe in God cannot be saved; they will only sink into the mire of the world and never be able to get out!

Therefore, as servants of the Lord, we must find ways to spread the doctrine and the Gospel, and thus we need an opportunity to demonstrate our worth!