The demon princess was defeated and captured? Sorry, I acted in it)

The Pope looked down at Felix, who was waiting with his head bowed. There was no emotion in his eyes. Even a politician like Felix could not guess the Pope's intentions.

He's always been like this.

Fortunately, he didn't have to guess. All of Felix's actions were based on the benefits the Pope promised to his family. In fact, what those people in the kingdom said was right. He was just a dog who did things for money and was not that noble.

But dogs have their own way of living.

"Your Holiness, you said you already knew about it, but I just received this news...Your Holiness?!"

The Pope did not respond. He turned his back to Felix and faced the huge gray-white statue illuminated by multiple colors. He lowered his head slightly and prayed.

Felix pretended to pray behind him, even though he didn't understand a word of the prayer he was saying.

And at some point, Gustana, who was praying to God, had raised his head.

He kept his back to the person who came, and the heavy echo surrounded Felix's ears.

"If you come back now, it means that something unexpected happened to the thing I asked you to do, and such an accident is not something you can prevent."

"Yes...Yes! This is a matter of great importance. I came back to report the situation to you in person and ask for your advice on what to do next!"

"I said that the gods have already informed me of this 'accident'. Everything is predetermined. There is no need to panic."

"You already know?"

"Yes... Shephia Halder, the witch is coming to the world again."

"!"

Every time this happens, Felix feels a chill down his spine!

He was obviously the first one to know the news, and he rushed back to report to the Pope, but the Pope really seemed to be able to listen to the news of that illusory "God", as if there was nothing in this world that he didn't know!

Gustana turned around using his staff to support himself.

Finally, he faced Felix, and his calm expression became solemn.

"But the specific situation...even I have no way of knowing. Felix, this is the significance of placing you in the Kingdom of Orus."

"..."

So you still don’t know!

Felix said, if you know everything and still ask me to work, are you crazy?

If you don't know then just ask nicely, why are you pretending?

The moment this thought appeared in Felix's mind, he broke out in a cold sweat.

Because the Pope suddenly stared at me with a sharp look...as if

I read his inner thoughts!

Damn... I can't figure it out at all. For the sake of my life, it's better to be honest.

Felix came here originally to report these situations.

"Your Majesty, the current situation is like this. The third princess of the Kingdom of Orus, Livla Orus, proposed in the negotiation with the demons that she is willing to personally communicate with the demon princess, gain her trust, and ultimately encourage both sides to coordinate and cooperate to strive for peace. I think this matter is extremely harmful to our theocracy... If the kingdom and the demon leader reach a tacit understanding, wouldn't it put the theocracy in a very unfavorable position? If they join forces, it will be difficult for us to deal with it!"

I thought the Pope would be angry or worried when he heard these words.

But I didn't expect that he would not play by the rules.

Not only did he not show any negative emotions, but he even shook his head and chuckled twice.

"Oh...Princess Livra, I've heard of this person. This move is really powerful...I originally wanted to use the Chamber of Commerce to put pressure on the Demon Princess to make her show up and seek cooperation, but I didn't expect the princess of the kingdom to take the lead. Is it a coincidence... or is it destiny?"

"You...what do you mean?"

"It doesn't matter."

Gustana thought for a moment and quickly found a solution.

"Just follow the original arrangement. Since you are in such a hurry, it means that the Third Princess has really persuaded the Demon Princess. This will save the Church some effort... That's good. In this way, it is certain that Shefia Halder will attend the competition in the arena."

"Yes, tomorrow the Celtic King will announce to the whole nation that Princess Xuefia will be released and formally invite her to participate in the gladiatorial contest held in the kingdom."

"So good."

"?"

Very good? But why doesn't Felix understand what's good about this?

Gustana looked up at the dome of the Vatican, squinting his eyes to try to see the sacred church pattern on it.

"The Theocracy and the Kingdom have now reached a moment of historical decision. Xuefia Halder is the weight that will decide which side the scale will tilt towards. We must fight for her. If we cannot win her over... I have plans for the future. Also, regarding Xia Ya, whom you mentioned earlier, is there any new development recently?"

"No... no, this person was very active in the kingdom some time ago, and was doing very well. She was granted a title by the king and promoted to a knight of the kingdom. She also showed great courage when the six-winged demon Geoffrey attacked. And... some people in the officialdom of the kingdom believe that she is the 'Apostle of God'. After all, she made a lot of noise in the palace before... and knocked out two of my front teeth... Uh, I'm very sorry, your servant said too much!"

Hearing this, the Pope's motionless body finally trembled a little.

It seemed like anger, but also like a moment when a wise man quickly resolved the anger.

When Gustana spoke again, his tone was still so steady.

"'God's apostle' is a joke. God has never assigned an apostle to the human world. There has never been one in the past or present. It is just a joke of the world. But you can't let your guard down regarding Xia Ya. If there is any movement, report to me in time."

"Yes."

"Okay, you can go back."

"Your Majesty? Then what should I do next?"

"Wait and see what happens. I will arrange for someone to inform you of the next move. Before that, do not act rashly."

"Follow your guidance."

Felix placed his palm on his heart and vowed to do as the Pope asked.

——But he didn't leave immediately.

At the moment when the Pope frowned slightly, Felix lowered his posture further and asked tentatively.

"Your Majesty, I will work for you with absolute loyalty, please rest assured. But... I believe that you will fulfill the promise you made to me before."

Felix's tone was a little frightened, but even so, he insisted on confirming it again.

Otherwise, everything he did would be meaningless.

Huh...what a greedy person.

Even in the Holy See, where the gods are watching, one dares to speak such worldly words.

But the greedier a person is, the easier it is to control him.

As long as you give enough chips, there is no need to doubt his loyalty.

Even more stable than those devout believers.

Sometimes, benefit is the most powerful doctrine in this world.

"Of course." Gustana's brows relaxed, and the ruby ​​on the top of the scepter shone with a faint brilliance. "It is common sense in the world that contributors are rewarded. If you can accomplish great things, wealth, power, and status will follow you."

After a short pause, Gustana

The light is awe-inspiring.

"If Aulus falls...you will be the new King of Aulus."

"Ah... Thank you, Your Majesty. May God be worshipped... May the nation live forever."

Felix knelt on the ground and bowed his head deeply, as if there was a god named "ambition and greed" in his heart.

This time, Felix stepped back with endless loyalty on his face.

After he left the Vatican, the gilded door closed again.

The Pope is the only one left in the huge Vatican.

"Angels are singing, gods are chanting, and the loving God is spreading the light of salvation all over the world."

With his wrinkled palms pressed against his chest, he turned his back and bowed to the statue, chanting the same prayer that had remained unchanged for thousands of years.

Quiet, solemn, and depressing.

The purple, red and blue lights still filled the Vatican, flickering.

I just don't know when...

The light falling in the forward direction retracts in the opposite direction, like a river flowing backwards or stars flowing in the opposite direction.

The surge of light should have been in no discernible direction.

But if you are in it, you can feel something strange.

The Pope was not surprised by this extraordinary sight, but his indifferent face was filled with respect.

There is no one in the Correa Theocracy who can gain the respect of the Pope.

Unless, people are not people.

Everything was in silence, and as the light was flowing, the brilliance suddenly stopped.

"Gustana, you are getting older and more blind. Even if the kingdom is destroyed, you want to hand over its throne to such a villain. I can only say that history has added another joke."

A clear female voice echoed in the church where there should have been no one else.

It sounded in all directions and dissipated in all directions.

The Pope was not surprised, but responded with a respectful bow.

"You're joking. If the great thing can be accomplished, Phylex will be the first to die."

"Wow, you are getting smarter as you get older? You old fox... You are so mean and you have no bottom line as you are the Pope."

"This is really...Everything I did was in accordance with your gospel. If you say it's despicable, I dare not say it."

"Hahahaha...!! I didn't instruct people to kill or burn people, and I didn't teach people to pretend to obey but actually disobey! People just learned to be despicable on their own!"

"Ah... On the road to prosperity of the Theocracy, evil is indispensable..."

A laughter as sweet as a silver bell but frightening sounded.

Even the Pope tightened his grip on the scepter slightly, and his palms were covered with a layer of sweat.

But only a moment later.

The laughter died down.

"Well... I don't have the time to care about my life or death, you can handle it yourself. But I am a little worried about Xue Feiya Halder... Her existence is not as simple as it seems, you should pay more attention to her."

"not simple...?"

"That is an existence that even my power cannot judge. It is very strange."

"!"

"Haha...! I don't care about worldly matters, you can judge for yourself."

"Understood...Please be at ease."

The flow of light will eventually be guided back on track like the flow of water.

The sounds in the Vatican seemed to have never appeared, and even the flow of time seemed to have just begun after Felix left.

However, the Pope's expression at this moment was already more serious as he thought.

The moment the scepter touched the ground again, the believers waiting outside the Vatican could not wait to rush in to find a seat that belonged to them. Even the last row of the viewing platform was filled with people.

The Pope ascended the dais alone.

He began his lecture as usual.

The entire theocracy was recuperating as usual.

"In the name of God, I will protect all people and may the religious nation last forever."

23. The eve of the competition (asking for monthly tickets at the beginning of the month!)

The gladiatorial contest in the Kingdom of Orus was always a grand event, and this contest was even more so.

As various explosive news were released one after another, a lot more fuel was added to this already popular classic competition.

——Major chambers of commerce gather together to raise funds, all of which are used to reward the winners of the competition, and everyone who registers will get money.

——The Celtic King and members of the royal family will be present at the event to give the greatest encouragement to the contestants. At the same time, they will select talented people with potential for the country. Those with outstanding performance will have the opportunity to directly enter the Royal Capital Knights.

——The Pope of the Correa Ecclesia announced that he would attend the game.