Reject me, you damn woman.

"The church is open and aboveboard, and has no secrets."

"It's the same for everyone, and it's also true for you."

"I hope you don't blame me for hiding it from you earlier, Lin En."

Celitia said with an apologetic look in her eyes.

"How could that be, Sister Celitia?"

Lin En just smiled gently, and at the same time determined not to miss a single punctuation mark in the next words of the two.

An anti-human cult?

How come he remembered that there was a person in the Magic Bell Tower whose research direction was related to life, and whose hobby was running a cult!

Lin En was also wondering why there seemed to be no aura of the Magic Bell Tower in the entire Rose City, and the church's intervention was a bit unreasonable.

So they were setting an ambush for me here? !

The Earth Mother was really cunning. Her own followers clearly knew about it, but she didn't mention a single word about it in the oracle she sent to Father Anel.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Hilteria raised her hands and clapped.

"Well done, Bishop Celitia. I admit that you are more forthright and courageous than I thought. I also believe everything you said. At least compared to those disgusting and twisted blasphemers, I stand on your side."

"In that case, the Earth Mother Church appreciates your kindness, Your Highness."

Celitia said calmly.

"Mortals have their own wars, and gods have their own disputes. We will do our best to complete your majesty's commission, and the church can also complete the battle against blasphemers and devil believers on its own."

"after all,"

She paused.

“It always has been like this.”

"Alone?"

Hilteria sneered:

"Bishop Celitia, you don't really think that your predecessors hunted down all the blasphemers and demon apostles by themselves, right?"

She tapped the table with her hand:

"Take Rose City for example. Your people have been here for more than a month. The development of the Earth Mother Church in Rose City has never been restricted by the government. You have eliminated many Fallen and found traces of several Blasphemers. I think the results are minimal, right?"

Celitia just slowly closed her eyes.

It's worse than having little effect. It's no exaggeration to say that there is no gain at all.

The blasphemers in Rose City have been committing crimes continuously, and the church has never stopped pursuing them.

But the former seemed to have grown invisible wings. Whenever the church felt that it had grasped some clues, those blasphemers would flap their invisible wings and fly out of the church's sight.

If it is a head-on fight, relying on their piety and God-given miracles, the clergy of the church will not be afraid of any demon from hell.

But this endless tug of war, with no end in sight, will only make the church exhausted from coping unilaterally.

This terrible feeling...is like the entire Rose City is against me.

The reason why Celitia did not seek help from the authorities was the invisible oath between the church and the blasphemers.

A battle fought in darkness cannot be placed under the sun.

However, Hilteria's words made her rethink.

For the Rose City, the believers of the Fallen are the local people, and the core of the Blasphemer has also been operating here for a long time.

In comparison, the church is a complete outsider with limited combat effectiveness.

Can this "purification" really be resolved by the church alone?

"It seems that Bishop Celitia has figured it out."

Hilteria leaned back in her chair, crossed her long legs, put her fingers together, folded them on her lower abdomen, and looked at him with a disdainful look:

"As for your direct combat capability, I'm not worried about you. You must have brought those mad dogs with you, but other than that, you have nothing."

"The church has nothing - manpower, intelligence, information, official recognition - but that's okay,"

Hilteria stood up, raised her thumb and pointed at herself.

"But, Your Highness, I have it. Rose City is Your Highness's territory. I went out of the city for an inspection a few days ago, and the garbage jumping around made me very unhappy. I would love to have free labor willing to help me clean it up!"

She sat back down again:

"My people will give you all the help you need. This is my sincerity. As for the conditions, they are also very simple. I just need to ask you for someone. Please consider it."

Celitia just nodded.

The moment Hilteria opened her mouth she knew that this help was valuable, but it came at a price.

Trading with Hilteria would violate the secret oath between the church and God, and the content of the trade with Hilteria would violate the deal with the Rose Emperor.

But…she had no choice in the beginning.

The bottom line of the church.

Very important.

However, is the safety of the innocent lives killed and persecuted by the blasphemers in Rose City and other sisters in the church more important?

It doesn't matter. She can bear the violation of the secret oath and the wrath of the Rose Emperor alone!

Celitia clasped her hands in front of her chest and silently recited the holy words.

At this moment, she seemed like the saint in mythology who dedicated herself to the devil in exchange for peace.

"I promise you, when all the crown princes are here, I will personally become your..."

"Stop, stop, stop, wait a minute, what are you thinking about?"

Hilteria waved her hand.

"Eh?"

Celitia was a little surprised.

"You don't want me?"

Hilteria's eyes were haughty.

"Besides, Bishop Celitia thinks too highly of herself. You are good, but not so important that I must have you. You are not the one I want to trade with."

Celitia was a little speechless:

"Who is the person you want?"

"I want him!"

Looking at the direction of Hilteria's finger, Celitia was a little confused. Wasn't she still pointing at herself?

But then, she suddenly realized that besides herself, there was another person standing in this position.

Celitia looked in the direction of the finger and saw the person who had been standing behind her.

Lynn!

This bad woman, she really came for Lin En!

"No, I refuse!"

Celitia said anxiously, somewhat angrily.

"Personally, I can promise you anything. I can even... make some decisions for other sisters in the church, but Lin En, Lin En can't do that!"

"Lin En is not a member of the church, he is an independent individual. What do you mean by you want him? This is a bit too disrespectful. Besides, it's not up to me to decide!"

"In that case, why are you in such a hurry?"

Hilteria slowly trimmed her nails which were painted with vermilion nail polish.

"Since you have no say in what you said, how about we listen to the opinions of the parties involved?"

"I'm so sorry that you wasted your time!"

Celitia breathed a sigh of relief.

Lynn understood.

This pure boy absolutely does not want to and will not pay any attention to this arrogant princess.

Although Lin En's words and actions are usually gentle, it's as if he is facing a proud, arrogant, self-respecting and stubborn princess every day.

But Celitia was confident that she understood the kindness of her big sister, Linn.

He absolutely hates this kind of arrogant bad woman the most!!

"Come on, Lynn,"

Celitia took Lin En's hand and brought him between her and Hilteria, and said confidently:

"Tell His Highness your answer."

Lin En just blinked and said without hesitation:

"Okay."

The nun stood there in a daze, looking at Lin En in disbelief.

Celitia: ??

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"Hahahahaha!"

Hilteria laughed happily.

"Yes, that's right. The object of this transaction is not you and me, nor is it me and the church. It is me and Mr. Lin, but the benefits are yours. Congratulations, Bishop Celitia, through your efforts, you have maintained the bottom line for yourself and the church."

"Even the most critical old man can't use this against you."

Hilteria's tongue licked her upper lip.

"As for what I will do with this Mr. Lin, it has nothing to do with you."

She finally pointed to the door:

“Now, you should get out.”

"Go out, go out, what do you mean?"

Celitia felt her mind go blank.

She, is she planning to bully Lin En in the church? !

This is really going too far!

"Okay, if you don't agree, I can also ask Mr. Lin En to follow me back to the palace."

Hilteria said.

"No, let's just stay here,"

Celitia immediately changed her tone.

At least in the church, there are things that I dare not do in Hilteria... maybe.

"However, please allow me to have a few final words with Lynn."

Celitia's eyes showed determination.

She was going to make a final struggle.

Hilteria just shook her hands nonchalantly.

Celitia, who was relieved, turned around, pressed Lin En's shoulder, and said anxiously:

"Lin En, this matter has nothing to do with you. You don't have to do this for me."