Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

So twisted? So filthy? Is this really Kotomine Risei's child?

Hahaha, impossible, that won't happen!

What is this? Did my father actually give birth to a dog?

A strong sense of absurdity filled my heart.

The man half-covered his cheek, laughing like a demon, and weeping like an angel.

"Come on, get started, personally experience the passing of this beauty, and savor the first appetizer of decadence..."

The devil hissed and spat his tongue in the priest's ear, just like the serpent that tempted Adam and Eve to taste the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden.

A pair of strong, powerful arms slowly reached down, and slender fingers rested on the long, swan-like neck. The gradually tightening tiger's mouth made one feel more clearly the fragility and vulnerability of life.

The priest's smile became increasingly distorted and radiant.

However, just a hair's breadth away from crushing this fragility, those hands suddenly stopped.

"If we wait any longer, she might die."

The demon murmured a reminder, its tone brimming with anticipation and encouragement, causing Kirei Kotomine to fall into deep thought.

That's right, people who can understand themselves so well and want to heal themselves will soon disappear from the scene.

I felt no sadness; I was indeed born into a mistake.

Since even this woman cannot fill the void in his own heart.

So, it's time to erase this mistake.

So, he's the one who deserves to die.

Before facing his own death, he needed to do one last thing for his wife as a husband.

Kirei Kotomine licked his lips, deeply inhaling the tangible pleasure, as if he had already tasted the delicious dish. Then, satisfied, he withdrew his hand and spoke softly to the demon behind him.

"Save her! I can trade my soul for her. A priest's value is far greater than that of an ordinary person, right?"

Chapter 123 Believe in Satan, and You Will Be Freed! (6.1k)

"Hahaha, Kirei, I'm really growing to like you more and more!"

Upon hearing this unexpected answer, the demon raised his hand to cover half of his cheek, his contorted facial muscles bursting into a joyful, maniacal laugh. He then leaned down, his upturned lips curving into an evil arc as he faced Kirei Kotomine in the darkness, and spoke leisurely.

"Then pray to me."

To have a priest, who has received religious education since childhood and converted to God, abandon his faith and pray to the king of demons is simply a wonderfully absurd drama and the ultimate irony.

"Lord of Hell, King of Demons, I praise you, glory to you! Have mercy on the endless suffering of this world, and grant salvation to my wife."

However, Kirei Kotomine did not hesitate to place one hand on his chest, kneel down before the Lord of Hell, and sincerely offer his devout request.

Meanwhile, the apostate, seduced by the devil, reached into his pocket, pulled out a cross pendant, and threw it, along with the Bible on the table, into the stove, committing the most blasphemous act and severing all ties with his glorious and beautiful past.

Such unconventional behavior did not cause Kirei Kotomine to show the slightest fluctuation or remorse.

He even wanted to laugh.

Father in heaven, since I have prayed to you repeatedly, but you have never answered me.

Then what right do you have to gain my faith?

"Very good, as you wish."

Looking at the priest before him who had turned his back on the light and embraced darkness, the first fallen one nodded with a smile and snapped his fingers.

Instantly, red and black light patterns spread out, and Kirei Kotomine felt an incredible life force bursting forth from his wife, who was like a candle flickering in the wind, in his arms.

Soon, Claudia's breathing gradually stabilized, and her failing organs began to beat strongly, even more robustly than before she was admitted to the hospital.

For some reason, Kirei Kotomine felt inexplicably relieved and let out a long sigh. He bent down and picked up his wife, whose body was repairing itself and who was fast asleep, from the floor and gently placed her on the bed in the bedroom.

More than twenty years of arduous struggle and exploration, though utterly meaningless.

But at least I accomplished one thing...

There's nothing left to worry about, nothing left to care about.

Everything is meaningless.

Faith is like this, life is like this, and beauty is like this...

The priest turned around and glanced indifferently at the demon standing before the door. His eyes, now calm again, revealed only chaos and death.

"Tell me, what do you want me to do? Slaughter, sacrifice, or commit suicide?"

"Kiri, do you have some kind of misunderstanding about me? Am I that cruel? Even demons have principles!"

The serpent, tempting the fallen from light, blinked, spread its hands, and complained innocently.

Kirei Kotomine remained unmoved, shaking his head and sneering with a cold, hard expression.

"Just now, it seemed like you were trying to persuade me to kill my wife and abandon my faith?"

"To be precise, it wasn't called bewitching, but rather enlightening."

"The devil's explanation? You think I'd believe that?"

The ancient serpent sighed, its expression turned serious, and it pondered meaningfully.

"It seems I need to educate you about the doctrines of Satan."

Satan's...doctrine?

Kirei Kotomine stared at the devil, who was earnestly preparing to give a scientific explanation, and was slightly taken aback, his brows furrowing.

Samael slowly extended a finger, offering his teachings to his lost sheep.

"First, Satan represents desire, not hypocrisy and self-deception."

As the soft murmur echoed in his ears, Kirei Kotomine, who had initially been somewhat indifferent, suddenly became focused and couldn't help but pay more attention to it.

"Not a villain, but a bad person."

It's not cruel, but it's evil.

Born with a defective antisocial personality, unable to appreciate beauty in what others consider beautiful, and unable to forget what many consider ugly, they can only feed on the misfortunes of others, thus polluting the world...

No matter how much you try to restrain yourself, no matter how much you deceive yourself, this is who you are.

All I did was help you recognize your true self.

The incisive judgment and the profound contemplation that rang in his ears were deafening, causing Kirei Kotomine to be greatly shaken, his expression changing unpredictably, and his once calm heart to be stirred into huge waves.

Yes, that's his wicked nature, that's his true self.

"Are you in pain? Are you conflicted? Are you still hating yourself? There's no need to!"

The affirmative reply in his ear was like a traveler lost in the desert seeing an oasis of life; a glimmer of light appeared in his dull eyes.

The ancient snake leaned against the door frame, swirling the teacup in its hand, and spoke with a faint smile.

"Face your desires, accept your imperfections, and don't feel guilty about your innate flaws. This is the first lesson I'm teaching you."

"Should I, as you suggest, kill lives, create distortions, and experience these pleasures?"

As if discovering a new continent, Kirei Kotomine's eyes sparkled as he parted the clouds to reveal the sun. Unconsciously, he began to use respectful language when addressing the Demon King before him, his tone now carrying a hint of seeking guidance.

"You answered incorrectly. Being unrestrained does not mean being without self-control."

Samael slowly shook his head, his gaze calm and clear.

"True transcendence should be about driving your desires, not letting them enslave you! If you really enjoy tormenting and destroying, there are plenty of evil spirits in hell and countless sinners on earth for you to amuse yourself with, to trample on, and to satisfy your twisted desires. Why point the finger at the innocent people struggling to survive in this world?"

"I tried, and I couldn't."

Kirei Kotomine looked down at his fingers and shook his head, muttering to himself. Twenty years of failed attempts kept replaying in his mind.

"How could it not be possible!"

The devil interrupted the priest's self-defense, looking down at the somewhat bewildered Kirei Kotomine, and answered decisively.

"You can keep trying!"

Kirei Kotomine looked up at the shadow blocking the light in front of the door and fell silent.

Indeed, the man before me has the right to say that.

Because Satan is the executioner in hell who brings down punishment and torments the souls of sinners; what he has experienced is far more distorted than what he himself has encountered.

"Face yourself squarely, enjoy your desires while maintaining restraint, and don't lose yourself. There's an old Chinese saying that's similar in spirit: 'Do as you please without overstepping the bounds.'"

The ancient snake sat at the table, giving an elegant speech. With a flick of its finger, the fountain pen, soaked in ink, flew out of the bottle and landed automatically on the spread-out paper, moving swiftly like a dragon or snake, making a rustling sound.

"As for what exactly constitutes the boundaries and rules you should follow when indulging in sensual pleasures, the Nine Commandments and Eleven Commandments on this paper provide relatively specific requirements. As my follower, it seems you need to study them systematically."

To indulge in depravity, yet still practice restraint?

Indulging in lust, yet still maintaining self-control?

Demons, and admonitions?

The priest, whose cognition was constantly being overturned by the newly fallen man before him, was in a daze, his eyes somewhat vacant, and he subconsciously reached out to take the paper with the ink still wet.

Kirei Kotomine glanced at the text as if possessed, and his previously lifeless pupils dilated and contracted as he read the lines of text. His usually indifferent face twitched violently as if in an earthquake, his facial muscles twitching violently, revealing a surge of intense emotion.

九训

1. Satan represents desire, not unrestrained desire.

2. Satan represents the real existence of physical life, not a false illusion of spirituality.

3. Satan represents the purest wisdom, not self-deceptive speculation.

4. Satan represents goodwill towards those who deserve kindness, not love towards those who are ungrateful.

5. Satan represents revenge, not tolerance.

6. Satan advocates taking responsibility for what is right, rather than worrying about trivial things.

7. Satan represents that humans are merely animals, and are not inherently more noble.

8. Satan represents the disregard for the so-called seven deadly sins because they bring physical, spiritual, and emotional satisfaction.

9. Satan is a friend the church has never been before, because he has kept it running all these years.

The Eleven Commandments

1. Do not offer opinions or advice unless asked. (Self-discipline)

2. Don't complain to others unless you're sure they want to listen. (Respect)

3. When in someone else's territory, show them respect; otherwise, don't go there. (Respect)

4. If a guest violates your territory, do not be merciful; treat him cruelly. (Principle)

5. Do not engage in sexual relations unless you receive a signal to do so. (Self-discipline)

6. Don't take what doesn't belong to you unless it's a burden to others and they are crying out for relief. (Strategy)

7. Give thanks for the ability that enables you to achieve your desires. If you deny this ability after gaining the success it has given you, you will lose everything you have gained. (Gratitude)

8. Don't complain about things that don't concern you. (Self-awareness)

9. Do not harm innocent children. (Kindness)

10. Do not kill animals that are not human unless you are attacked by them or you are doing so to obtain food. (Kindness)

11. When walking in public places, do not disturb others. If someone disturbs you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, there is no need to argue with them, because they do not know that they will sooner or later be burned by the fires of hell. You should not let them disturb your peace of mind, otherwise you will fall into their trap. (Principle)

This kind of demand, this kind of admonition... is it some kind of demon?

Why are the devil's principles more upright and credible than the church's strict requirements and empty commandments of so-called reverence and love for God?

Am I going crazy? Or is the world wrong?

Kirei Kotomine clutched the thin piece of paper in his hand, his body trembling uncontrollably, his face filled with disbelief.

Hahaha! That's absolutely absurd!

The priest, whose worldview had collapsed, read the admonitions from the devil over and over again. The sense of absurdity in his heart grew stronger and stronger. Finally, he couldn't help but raise his hand to cover half of his distorted cheek, a joyful arc curving his lips as he laughed wildly.

That's so...fun!

After a long while, Kirei Kotomine, who had been laughing so hard he was almost convulsing, finally calmed down his mixed emotions. He placed one hand on his chest, bent his knees, and solemnly bowed his head to the demon before him, making a heartfelt declaration.