This time, I won't be the devil.

Therefore, although the Holy See is extremely opposed to the Terra Federation's magical technology, they will verbally criticize the capitalists represented by the Hayek Consortium, but in fact they are very welcoming.

Especially after defeating the Demon King, the new Pope Oscar proposed to focus on economic development.

How can we develop the economy? We still have to rely on the capitalists to build factories!

This magic stone factory is the pillar industry of the maze city, so the Church has always turned a blind eye to its exploitation of workers.

Moreover, the Pope's birthday is approaching, and officials from all regions have to send gifts, including Director Qi of the Labyrinth City.

During dinner last night, he proposed to help Director Qi raise funds. Even if Director Qi did not care about their usual friendship, he would naturally protect him this time just for the sake of money.

In fact, the factory director is not a born evil person. The reason why he exploits the workers so hard is simply because it can save labor costs.

In the eyes of Hayek's followers, they will fight for it without hesitation even if the benefit is only 1 cent.

Those kind-hearted capitalists who sympathized with workers had long been eliminated in the cruel market competition, and in the end only people like him survived.

His behavior is nothing more than the choice of the free market.

Thinking of this, the factory director felt completely at ease, and then silently praised the god he believed in:

"How great, Hayek!"

While the factory director was thinking about these things, Frey also discovered through [Identification] that several Holy Knights in plain clothes had blended into the crowd.

As the situation escalated, two knights, one old and one young, stole into the dim alley and began to talk in low voices.

And with the help of [Shadow Perception], Frey could hear their secret conversations.

"What should we do with these workers?" asked the little knight.

"This is no longer an ordinary worker, we must strike hard. First, evacuate the onlookers, and then follow the old rules... beat him!" said the old knight viciously.

"But there were women and children inside, and they were holding up a picture of the old pope."

"They're using chicken feathers as a token of authority. Do these unruly people think we're afraid of a portrait?"

"Besides, with our strength, we can completely avoid these things and rescue the factory director. After that, as long as we take down the ringleader of the riot, the rest of the people will naturally surrender."

"But has Director Qi given the order?"

"Have you become stupid from studying in the Knights' Academy? Do you think Director Qi will give such an order?" the old knight said with a look of disappointment.

"If you can't even do this, then you don't need to be a Holy Knight. Just go to the factory like these workers."

With the old knight's advice, the young knight quickly understood and was about to hit someone, but the old knight stopped him.

"You are responsible for evacuating the crowd. Let those interns with no family background do the dirty work like beating people up."

After a while, the Holy Light Knights began to evacuate the spectators, and the young knight mixed in the crowd directly used the second-level light attribute magic [Light Shield].

As the name suggests, [Light Shield] can create a barrier to block the spectators' sight.

The workers in front of the courtroom saw that something was wrong and surrounded the factory director, threatening to kill him.

However, at this moment, several Holy Knights dressed in factory security uniforms rushed over. Their level was close to level 20, and their speed was simply beyond the reach of this group of workers.

The Holy Knight, after changing his clothes, snatched the portrait of the old Pope and then jumped high, passing over the women and children.

Seeing this, an anxious worker took out the dagger he was carrying and stabbed the factory director.

The Holy Light Knight on the side actually flew over and blocked the dagger with his body, pushing the people away and protecting their capitalist friends.

This injury was not fatal to the Holy Knight, but now the situation seemed to have turned out that the worker was the first to attack.

After obtaining the qualification of self-defense, the Holy Knight in security uniform swung his baton and hit the worker at a speed of six sticks per second.

Just as the baton was about to fall, a whistle sounded, and a snow leopard rushed into the crowd like lightning, knocking away the Holy Knight who was about to attack.

The most supportive episode for Snow Leopard friends.

"Where did you come from, you beast? How dare you hit our Holy Knights!"

The Holy Light Knight who was knocked to the ground subconsciously scolded, but soon he realized that he had spoken out of turn.

"Do you admit that you are a Holy Light Knight now?"

Accompanied by a gust of wind, Didoris pushed through the crowd and walked to the workers.

In addition to Frey, who has shadow perception, Tidoris, who is good at controlling the wind, naturally also heard the whispers of these knights.

Under everyone's suspicious gaze, she took off her hood to reveal her true face, and then said:

"Can someone explain to me what this farce is all about?"

Seeing Didoris suddenly appear, the knights didn't know what to do for a moment, and several knights in the crowd discussed in panic.

"Why is the princess of Forest Country here?"

"I don't know, but I heard that Qiting was originally going to receive her today."

"So, will this worker still be beaten?"

"Are you planning to embarrass our Holy See in front of our allies? Hurry and report this to the Qi Hall!"

The young knight quickly took a detour and entered the courtroom through the back door.

A moment later, Director Qi, who had been staying inside and unwilling to show up, came out immediately after hearing the news of Didoris's arrival.

As the heavy main door slowly opened, a middle-aged man with a kind face and wearing neat and gorgeous high-ranking priest uniform walked out. This was Qi Si, the director of the Court of Judgment.

After arriving at the scene, Qi Si said with a smile on his face:

"It's all a misunderstanding!"

When the director finally showed up, the workers quickly gathered around him to complain.

While the workers were talking, Qis kept smiling and nodding, and occasionally asked a few questions with concern.

After hearing the workers' tragic experiences, Qi Si first showed a tearful expression, and then said:

"Okay, well said. Our Vatican not only understands everyone's needs, but also fully supports them. Factories should not withhold workers' wages!" Director Qi said loudly, as if he shared the same hatred with the workers.

Seeing that the director was on their side, the workers felt more confident and quickly echoed, "Yes, that's right..."

But at this point, Qi Si suddenly changed the subject:

"But everyone, think about it calmly. The factory's profits are declining, and this is something everyone knows."

"If the factory director really has no money, even if you kidnap him, he won't be able to produce any. Moreover, without the director, the factory can't operate. If production stops, won't we be even more penniless? In the end, it still won't solve the practical problems of our fellow workers..."

Qi Si's tone was very approachable, making people feel like they were in the spring breeze. As he reasoned with them and appealed to their emotions, the workers' attitudes softened.

"Director, what you said makes sense, but how are we going to pay our wages?"

"How about this, everyone, just give me some face and let the Holy See of Light negotiate with the factory and find a good solution as soon as possible."

Seeing that the workers were still somewhat worried, Qi Si raised his right hand and solemnly swore:

"I, Doropo Chis, swear to the goddess Alice that I will make the factory director pay the workers back wages."

After saying that, Qis waved his hand, and several of his followers came to the workers with bags of comfort items and smiles on their faces.

The women received some food and looked grateful, while the children stopped crying after receiving small candies.

"These are just a small token of my appreciation. After you've taken them, please go home, make a nice meal for your children, and then wait for further notice."

After distributing the benefits to the workers with a smile, Qi Si immediately put on a stern face and instructed the Holy Knight beside him:

"You guys, arrest that factory director who's withholding workers' wages and bring him directly to my office. I'm going to interrogate him myself later!"

It can be said that he is worthy of being a director-general. Regardless of his inner true thoughts, Qi Si's actions were smooth and there was nothing wrong with them.

Afterwards, under Qi Si's persuasion, the workers left the courtroom with full of expectations.

In the religiously ruled Hikari Theocracy, most people firmly believe that the intentions of the Holy See and the Pope are good, and that problems must be caused by the people below misimplementing their policies.

As for all the suffering they experienced, it was all the devil's fault. Now that the devil is gone, they blame it on the capitalists.

Hikari, it is said that in some ancient language, this word means light, so the Hikari Theocracy can also be called the Kingdom of Light.

Thinking of this, Frey turned around and looked at the workers leaving.

It was sunset at this time. In the western sky, the setting sun sinking in the sea of ​​clouds seemed to be melted, and the blood of the sun spread in the sea of ​​clouds and the sky, reflecting a large area of ​​blood red.

The workers' backs gradually disappeared on the horizon along with the sun.

This is the sunset of the Kingdom of Light.

Chapter 21 The Non-Existent Company

After successfully persuading the workers to return, Qisi turned around and said to Didoris with a smile:

"My apologies, Princess, for making a fool of yourself. I apologize for bothering you to come here in person. I'm truly sorry for the poor hospitality. Please bear with me."

After saying that, Qisi extended his hand to Tidoris in a friendly manner, but Tidoris turned away with a cold face, saying:

"No need, we elves don't have the habit of shaking hands."

Qi Si frowned slightly after being rejected, but he still kept smiling. That smile was like an iron mask on his face.

To ease the awkwardness, Frey offered his hand.

"Qiting, nice to meet you. My name is Frey."

But Qisi withdrew his hand, left Frey aside, and turned to ask Didoris:

"Is this the adventurer you hired?"

Didoris nodded, and Qis looked at Frey, but after discovering that he was only a Bronze level, he completely ignored him.

No, is it necessary to show it so obviously? Isn't that too disrespectful?

Seeing Qi Si's attitude, Frey naturally wouldn't give him face anymore, so he asked:

"Ting Qi, those guys who wanted to beat us up just now claimed to be Holy Light Knights. Do you have any idea about this?"

As for this problem, Qisi has prepared a solution:

"Those are indeed Holy Knights, but this matter has nothing to do with me. They are the subordinates of Security Captain Leonard."

As an expert in intelligence, Frey had certainly heard of Leonard's name. Theoretically speaking, this security captain who was responsible for maintaining the security of the Labyrinth City was the direct leader of the Holy Knights.

But in the Theocracy, the top leader has always held absolute power. In addition, it is said that Leonard was demoted to the Labyrinth City because he made a mistake, so the knights under him usually obey the orders of Director Qi directly.

"Reynard will also be here today to discuss strategies for capturing the Phantom Thief Robin Hood. Your Highness, don't worry, I will definitely give him a good scolding when the time comes."