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

The cardinal's expression shifted, and he immediately understood the Pope's intention!

What the Pope wanted was nothing more than an opportunity to demonstrate his faith, or rather, to 'show off' his faith!

Aren't there many small sects that keep claiming that Miyazaki Hayao is the reincarnation of their sect's guardian deity? So, as the orthodox sect, they should send forces to eliminate him!

In this way, not only can they gain the support of the United States, but they can also promote their faith to people all over the world and let everyone see this!

Often, displaying muscles is a clever way to spread religion. Only when people see that you are strong enough will they have enough faith. This is an iron law of human nature.

Just like the missionaries who spread their faith around the world in the past, they not only needed to understand theology, but also needed to understand scientific knowledge and medicine. Many of them were even painters.

Ultimately, they hope to gain recognition from others by using their extensive knowledge and skills. Once recognized, it becomes much easier to spread their teachings.

"His Holiness the Pope is wise!"

All the cardinals were immediately impressed. As clergy, all their glory and power came from their own faith.

The number of followers and influence of this faith are directly linked to the power held by its members!

Just like the Pope, in ancient times, the Pope's authority could directly crush the monarchy. A simple act of excommunication could make a king of a country run naked to the gates of the Pope's palace and kneel down to admit his mistake.

Furthermore, the Vatican can sell indulgences on a large scale. They even claim that the moment the money falls into the box for buying indulgences, your soul can go directly to heaven. No one would refute such lies to ghosts.

The cardinals of the new era, of course, know this history, and aren't they drooling with envy in their hearts?

Although they often use their power to do illegal and criminal things, it's all done in secret. How can it be compared to the 'grand occasion' of the past?

"Haha, by killing this Miyazaki Sword Saint, we can not only promote our faith and make God great again, but also demonstrate the supreme authority of our Holy See and shut up those small sects completely!"

Moreover, after this act of providing timely assistance, the churches in America should understand that they are completely incapable without the rule of the Papacy and the teachings of His Holiness the Pope!

The cardinals' faces flushed with excitement.

The Pope looked at them with kindness, which made the cardinals even more respectful, and they soon took their leave.

After all the cardinals had left, the Pope's expression turned solemn.

"Alright, you can come out now!"

As he spoke, he snapped his fingers, and a 'pop' sound echoed through the hall, like some kind of bubble bursting.

A moment later, a figure wearing a black cloak suddenly appeared in sight. As soon as he appeared, the surrounding air seemed to drop several degrees, and a chilling aura swept over them.

Upon seeing him, the Pope's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, but quickly relaxed.

“Father, after all these years, you still feel disgusted by my dark power. But no matter how much you hate it, it can't change the fact that I am your son!”

As he spoke, he slowly raised his head, revealing his true face, which was none other than the Black Priest who had not appeared for a long time!

No one could have imagined that the Pope, who was regarded as the incarnation of God and represented absolute light, would actually have a son with dark powers!

Perhaps it can be argued that absolute light also represents absolute darkness, and that darkness and light are always one.

The Pope snorted coldly: "Alright, I told you long ago, don't talk to me in such a sarcastic way! I brought you back not to say some trivial things, you should know what I want to hear!"

Chapter 557 Dark Gathering

"What does His Holiness the Pope wish to ask? Is it my opinion on this war?"

The Pope did not pursue the matter further regarding his rudeness, but instead nodded thoughtfully.

"You are the only one who managed to escape unscathed after fighting this sword saint, so your opinion is naturally very important."

The black priest stared directly into the pope's eyes, a mocking smile on his face. The pope's brows furrowed deeper and deeper; he disliked that kind of smile.

"Although I really wanted to kill that person, he made me feel fear for the first time in my life, the fear of death! That time, I teamed up with Orenello, but as you know, we were utterly defeated, and Orenello was also killed. If I hadn't reacted quickly, I would be dead by now!"

"Enough, that's not what I asked you to say. This time, the true appearance is completely different from before. The United States has decided to send all its superhumans to participate in the exhibition, and Great Britain has also decided to send almost the entire Royal Knights, plus the most powerful fanatics in the Holy Cross, and six cardinals. Such a true appearance would move even the true god."

The black priest also showed a hint of surprise on his face. He did not expect that these countries would go to such lengths and reveal their trump cards.

“Your Holiness, since you are so confident, my opinion should not matter. However, I still have to remind you that if Miyazaki Yu is still the same person I fought, then only a fanatic is needed to kill him.”

But he is completely different now. His supersonic speed, ability to fly on a sword, and the ability to spew sword energy from his mouth all indicate that he has entered the realm of gods, a realm that you and I can never reach in our lifetime. In terms of sheer numbers, we might be able to wear him down, but the fanatics and those guys probably won't be coming back.

The Pope's expression gradually turned cold. Although his son's words were unpleasant, he was not lying. In other words, could such a lineup possibly still fail?

No! We must not fail. If we fail, then this world will truly grovel at the feet of that sword saint!

If he were to retaliate against the Papacy, the Papacy would not only fail to grow stronger, but would instead perish in his hands, something he absolutely could not tolerate!

"What if we add you and the three black cardinals?"

"Huh? You've decided to use the forces of darkness?" Flames immediately ignited in the black priest's eyes.

The Pope nodded: "That's right, this is my decision. I allow darkness to exist because only with the existence of darkness can the value of light be realized. If darkness disappears without a trace, then faith in God will become a luxury."

This is a tradition of the Vatican. The forces of light and darkness are merely means; spreading the faith is the most important thing. However, since the opponent is powerful and we can only win, it is also necessary to mobilize them.

"Child, you possess a dark realm that shields you from everything. Your existence will be the final killing blow. If the battle goes smoothly, you will merely be spectators; if not..."

The rest doesn't need to be explained in much more detail.

Their role is nothing more than an ambush, a last resort. No matter how powerful Miyazaki Yu is, after killing so many strong people, he will definitely be exhausted to the extreme, and it is very likely that he will be seriously injured and on the verge of death.

Once that time comes, the Black Priest will lead three Black Cardinals to take action, and success will be guaranteed!

A flame ignited in the black priest's heart. Before the battle even began, he was already the big winner. The authority he had always coveted was now beckoning to him.

The Black Vatican is the dark side of the Vatican, much like the Root organization in Konoha in Naruto. They are the ones who say all the things that the Vatican cannot do.

The Pope is always bathed in sunlight, God's spokesperson. No one knows that in the darkness, there exists a force that helps the Papacy eliminate all its enemies!

Moreover, over the centuries, the Black Vatican has developed its own set of rules. Although darkness and light are one, this is the Vatican's greatest taboo.

Although the Vatican likes people to do the dirty work, it doesn't want people to know, so even the Pope won't contact them unless absolutely necessary.

If he can lead these dark giants to successfully slay the god this time, then he will truly have enough say in the dark world.

He understood that the Pope was doing this on purpose; it was an exchange. His innate dark power prevented him from becoming Pope, but if he could control the underworld, it would be quite good.

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In a villa in the United States, Monpel gulped down a glass of wine.

Now, only alcohol can calm his mind.

"That's enough, Montpelier, you can't drink anymore!"

A figure emerged from the darkness and snatched the wine cup away. It was Karasuma Renya, his brows furrowed.

"Old friend, what can I do if I don't drink? Those bastards blamed all the blame for the failure on me. How was I supposed to know that monster was so strong!"

The Navy SEALs, a source of national pride, along with five superhumans, suffered a defeat and then blamed everything on me, as if I were solely responsible for the failure. It's utterly absurd!

His position was suspended after the previous failure, which made him very depressed.

Karasuma Renya sneered inwardly. It was utterly foolish to give up on oneself like this after just a little setback.

If it weren't for this guy being the most suitable pawn, providing me with immense convenience over the years, I would have thrown him into the trash heap long ago!

“Monpel, I’ve come to see you today not to hear your complaints, but because a gentleman wants to see you, and I’m sure you’ll be interested in him.”

Monpel was puzzled. He had now lost power, so who would come to see him at this time?

But when the person actually stood in front of him, he smiled. Karasuma Renya was right; this was indeed someone who interested him.

"Governor Michael, it's such an honor to meet you here!"

Monpel was also quite surprised that it was him who had rushed over to see him, but he quickly realized what was going on.

This person, like him, suffered significant losses because of that other person.

He himself was suspended from his post because of failure, while the governor became the target of public criticism because of a video about designing Miyazaki Hayao.

In his view, the reason they encountered setbacks was because of Miyazaki Yu. Regardless of whether it was Miyazaki Yu's fault or not, all the blame should be placed on him. They had a common enemy to deal with, and just for that, they could become friends.

"Mr. Monpel, I am deeply sorry for what happened to you. If my first arrest operation had been successful, none of this would have happened. But since it has happened, all we can do is to completely eliminate the negative factors."

I've come up with a great way to make that Miyazaki swordsman disappear forever. Would you be interested?

Chapter 558 Human Nuclear Bomb

"Disappear forever? That's right, I'm going to make that damned monster disappear completely!"

A ferocious look appeared on Monpel's face, and the intense killing intent in his eyes made Michael, who was opposite him, feel a chill run down his spine.

"This guy's hatred for Miyazaki Yu is beyond my imagination. But what was with that murderous aura just now? It was quite alarming. This guy doesn't seem to be a simple character either."

A smile spread across his face: "That's right, it's disappearing forever."

However, Monpel shook his head: "Although I really want that monster to die completely, we have to admit his threat. The current government is already trying to find a solution. You should understand that once the entire United States is mobilized, the resources and power that can be mobilized are far beyond what you and I can compare to."

If the government's methods succeed, my goal will be achieved; if the government fails, I can't possibly have a better solution. Hey, if I possessed power beyond the nation's borders, I wouldn't be so distressed by being suspended from my post.

"Your Excellency Montpellier is mistaken. If that were truly the case, would you rather remain forever in obscurity? Opportunities are never something you wait for; they are something you fight for. If you don't take a gamble, how can you expect to reap the rewards of victory?"

Monpel gritted his teeth and said, "But what can I do? That monster is powerful. We can't even pinpoint its location now, and even if we did, what then?"

The last encirclement and suppression campaign resulted in heavy losses for the United States; the superhumans and bio-soldiers were practically useless.

Karasuma Renya, standing to the side, couldn't help but scoff inwardly. The bio-warrior was his masterpiece; how could it be useless?

He also retrieved the bodies of the bio-soldiers and conducted a systematic study on their causes of death. He has discovered some clues: the bio-soldiers have been improved, and their overall strength has been greatly enhanced.

Michael nodded: "You're right, it is indeed a monster, the strongest and most terrifying monster in history, a terrifying existence that surpasses man-made objects, and has already had a terrible impact on the United States!"

Because of this person, I, Michael, am disgraced. Although I am still the governor, my career is already on its last legs. The same goes for you. Because of a failed strangulation, your political future is bleak. But this is also the premise of our cooperation!

Just like you said, the usual methods can't kill that monster, but there's one thing that can definitely kill it.

As he spoke, his thin lips touched lightly, and he uttered two words.

"Nuclear bomb!"

Even though Karasuma Renya and Monpel were both incredibly audacious, they couldn't help but tremble when they heard the word "nuclear bomb."

Monpel's expression shifted from astonishment to rage.

"Enough! What are you even saying?! You'd better touch your neck before you say that!"

Since their invention, nuclear weapons have become a taboo subject for humankind!

Its immense power, enormous blast radius, and nuclear radiation that lingered for years—all of these became a nightmare for humanity.