Chapter 379 Secret Talk, Dilemma of the Holy See

Chapter 379 Secret Talk, Dilemma of the Holy See

Su Fan was stunned.

He was somewhat confused about the true intention of the cardinal opposite.

The other party first solemnly said that they had something important to discuss, and then suddenly became concerned about Theresa's relationship with him.

...Of course it's him and Theresia... This girl's thoughts are indeed as easy to understand as he said.

Just like clear crystal, it is so pure that you can’t help but feel the need to take care of it.

"What? Is this question difficult to answer?"

Fergus asked meaningfully.

"The Holy See respects Theresa's wishes, which in my opinion is naturally good."

Su Fan answered with a smile.

"As long as it is her decision, I will give her understanding and support."

Fergus stared at Su Fan for a moment.

"It looks like our conversation will go very well."

"But before that, please allow me to perform a small miracle."

Bishop Fergus waved the scepter in his hand after seeing Su Fan nod slightly.

Suddenly, a transparent force field spread, as if a sound-insulating film was wrapped around the two of them.

"This is a miracle that prevents prying eyes. In addition to the sound insulation effect, it also adds a layer of false illusion to prevent anyone from knowing the content of our conversation through lip reading."

As if to reassure Su Fan, Fergus began to explain the effects of the miracle he had released.

"It must be so secretive, it must be related to the high confidentiality protected by the Holy See. Can I know the content?"

Su Fan joked, but at the same time he was ready to end the conversation at any time.

You can explore the secrets on your own, but if you listen to the information revealed by others, you may be forced into the same camp by the other party.

Because there are some things that, once you know them, you cannot make the decision.

"Of course you can know, because you have noticed it, right?"

Fergus was straightforward.

"The power of God has disappeared from the earth, and His favor and power are no longer widely given to mankind."

"This is why the devil is so rampant."

"Why? God once again feels that mankind is hopeless, so he is preparing to launch the Doomsday Judgment?"

Su Fan half-joked, but did not wait for Fergus's response.

The old man looked at Su Fan for a long time, his eyes seemed to be saying something.

You know.

Seeing this, Su Fan's expression became a little more serious.

The old man in front of me, who had believed in Catholicism all his life, could not express those words from his mouth.

But Su Fan knew what it was.

God is dead.

Nietzsche's often misunderstood words have now become a reality.

If other people tell this news, they will just think that he is a lunatic who is sensationalizing, or some kind of metaphysical philosophical theory.

But in the context of today's weird and rampant era, when Fergus, one of the seven bishops of the Holy See, said it, the meaning was completely different.

The omnipotent god in the Bible possesses supreme status and power, but his will cannot be manifested in the world.

Su Fan, who grew up in the United States in this life, clearly understands the power of religion.

Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, and Judaism all have incompatible differences over their texts and doctrines, but they all have consensus among themselves.

There is an omniscient and omnipotent creator in this world, also known as God.

If it is known to others, the disappearance or death of that mysterious existence will cause a shock that can be said to be devastating.

Once the faith is subverted, the mental shock it brings is enough to make a sunny believer immediately commit suicide by wiping his neck.

No wonder Fergus was so cautious.

“Has this news been confirmed by the top leadership of the Holy See and has it become a consensus?”

Su Fan gave his opponent Fergus ample time to answer this question.

The latter didn't keep him waiting too long.

"No, only I, the Pope, and the other two bishops know and believe so."

Fergus shook his head.

Not knowing everything means that the remaining bishops and the Pope are not on the same side, or they cannot be completely trusted.

It can be seen from this that the bishops are not united, and it is not impossible that there are even many factions.

But problems also arise.

"If you tell me a secret that even the bishop cannot fully know, aren't you worried that I will spread the news?"

Su Fan's tone suddenly took on a hint of threat, and his eyes revealed insidiousness and cunning.

But such a look did not scare Fergus.

The old man with white hair and beard smiled kindly, did not answer, and just looked at Su Fan.

He has seen too many people with good intentions and evil intentions, and he knows best what hypocrites look like.

How can anyone put their conspiracy on the table?

The other party is always full of sweet words and promises, so as to make people relax their vigilance and hand their back to them so that they can stab them.

On the contrary, those who seem to be difficult to get along with and always say unpleasant things are more real.

They may just clarify the bottom line in advance.

"You and I both know in our hearts that you are not that kind of person."

Fergus spoke slowly.

"It's not good for you to see the world burning, and you don't want to see that, right?"

Su Fan didn't answer, but he didn't refute either.

Fergus did not pause, but continued speaking on his own.

"On the one hand, the purpose of coming here this time is to deal with the traces caused by Valak and other demon gods. On the other hand, the Pope hopes that I can serve as his spokesperson and have a good conversation with you."

"I was also very shocked when I received the Pope's request. Theresa's report and outside news mentioned you many times, a young man who does not believe in religion and uses Eastern Taoism."

"Your actions show unreasonable randomness, and you are powerful enough, which is completely a dangerous factor. Is there really no problem telling you such important news?"

"Until just now, I was completely convinced that the Pope's decision was correct."

His dignity and alienation as a bishop seemed to have suddenly disappeared from his body, and his voice also slowly became leisurely.

It feels like the old man living alone next door who comes out to bask in the sun in winter, friendly but chatty.

"What? The temptation just now under the pretense of caring about Theresia's feelings still doesn't reassure you?"

"First of all, I really like Theresa, a lovely girl, and I really care about her feelings.

Secondly, being partial to Theresia only proves that you are not a moody, almost natural disaster, but a person with preferences for likes and dislikes.

It doesn't prove that you are a good person. ”

Good guy?

It was quite strange for Su Fan to hear the old man opposite calling him that.

"In modern society, being regarded as a good person is not something to be happy about. When girls refuse, they will add, 'You are a good person, but we are not suitable'..."

Hearing this, Su Fan turned around and looked a little weird. We all know this.

Is the old man next to me really a bishop from the Holy See? Why do I feel like the uncle of the village head?

“If you don’t understand society, how can you spread the gospel of God in society?”

Regarding Su Fan's strange gaze, Fergus just explained it briefly and continued.

"But by good people, I mean something different."

"You have performed many exorcisms, and even fought against cultists. You must have experienced many difficulties and obstacles, and you have also been trapped in the quagmire of conspiracies."

"Those who have overcome many dangers and proved that you are wise enough, possess strength and wisdom, and can resist temptation, don't you deserve to be called a 'good person'?"

When Fergus said this, he showed a little bit of sadness under his eye lines.

He has seen too many things about young dragon slayers turning into evil dragons. Whether they are mortals or extraordinary people, such things always happen one after another, and they have even happened to people he knows several times.

At the time of separation, he was a young man with firm beliefs and great ambitions. When he heard the news again, he knew that he had long been trapped in the ravine of desire and had changed beyond recognition.

Soon, Fergus restrained his memories and continued.

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"The Holy See has also sent a large number of personnel to investigate the reason for the current situation."

"In hell, we are looking for an exorcist who wanders in the dark places, and in heaven, the Pope himself is asking for information."

"What's the result?"

People from heaven and hell went to inquire, and the Holy See really had a wide range of contacts.

"Heaven refused to respond, and Hell did not bring back any specific news, but there are still fragmentary clues after all."

"The ancient bronze city...the seaside town...only these two keywords"

"In order to find out the truth, the Holy See organized many secret teams to conduct searches... This also led to an internal emptiness and no manpower available to deal with the increasing proliferation of demons in the world."

Fergus sighed, looking quite helpless.

“Fortunately, we have found some very reliable partners during this period.”

Su Fan immediately thought of the exorcist couple Luo Lin and Ed.

However, he was more curious about the mysterious man who brought news from hell before.

"Is the exorcist who wanders in the darkness you mentioned earlier one of them?"

"Of course, his talents are very outstanding. If it weren't for some moral flaws, he might be able to become an excellent exorcist priest..."

When Fergus said this, he seemed to have something unspeakable.

Su Fan looked at the other party's expression and knew that this so-called "flaw" was not simple.

Thousands of miles away from here in Los Angeles, the United States, a taxi stopped at the door of a simple apartment.

"Can I come down with you?"

The young man in the driver's seat who looked like he was underage looked at the man in the passenger seat expectantly.

But what he responded to was a dull and merciless order from the other party.

"Stay here and don't come up."

He opened the car door, took out the last cigarette and held it in his mouth, then crumpled the empty cigarette box and threw it casually on the roadside.

The lighter clicked open, and the flames rose up, lighting the cigarette.

The man took a long puff, feeling the joy of nicotine, and then strode into the apartment.

An Asian woman came to the church for help. The latter claimed that her daughter, who was disabled and unable to walk, suddenly crawled around on the ceiling like a spider using her hands and feet.

This is a sure sign of demonic possession.

She didn't have enough money to hire a professional exorcist, so she had no choice but to find a church.

But she didn't know that among the free exorcists, there were also some with excellent skills.

For example, this man in a black trench coat has dealt with many terrifying demonic incidents.

Although not many people know him in the human world, his name is very loud in hell.

Of course, there is no one who is famous for killing demon gods.

Along the way, the Asian woman was describing the situation, but the man didn't care and waved his hand to interrupt.

"Have you made the preparations I mentioned before coming?"

The woman was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

"Then let's get started."

He came to the door, walked straight to the bed, and held down the girl who was twisting because she was possessed by the devil.

"My name is Constantine... John Constantine!"

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"What were the results of the investigation?"

"The result is that almost all the teams sent out have lost contact."

Fergus's words aroused Su Fan's thinking, and it didn't take long for him to guess which force this was from.

"The demons were very dissatisfied with us. After learning that our power was dispersed, they began to attack and kill the investigation team all over the world."

"Nearly 20 people have been confirmed dead, and there are more than a dozen people left. At present, no one is alive or dead, and no bodies are found."

"The situation is now quite serious."

Su Fan nodded slightly when he heard this.

"Aren't you curious about the world government's attitude towards this?"

Fergus was quite surprised when Su Fan did not continue to ask questions.

"What are you asking? They just use the excuse of maintaining social stability and do nothing... Oh no, they have already sat down. Perhaps they have already prepared a way out for themselves and are looking for other mysterious forces to cooperate."
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“I want to be a passenger on Noah’s Ark in the new era.”

Su Fan never expected any response from the government when it came to weird and supernatural matters.

It would be nice if they could really form an exorcist alliance like in superhero comics.

But exorcists who can deal with demons and many evils are completely scarce resources. Such things must of course be firmly in their hands.

Judging from Fergus's expression, Su Fan might have guessed correctly this time.

"The power that is enough to defeat miracles is slowly rising."

Fergus spoke.

"They will destroy all the powerful forces belonging to humans. The Holy See has lost its own source of power, and it is no longer something to be afraid of."

"All that's left is..."

Su Fan frowned when he heard this.

It means to shoot the first bird, right?

Then he shouldn't be approached.

Since the talismans and Taoism are both real, then at least there are some Taoists in the great Eastern countries.

In addition, the gods and gods invited to open the altar should also be within the target range of that group of mysterious beings.

Suddenly, Su Fan thought of a possibility.

What if the gods from the East do not exist in the world?

His eyes gradually darkened, and he had the idea of ​​going to that land in person to search for the mountains and learn about the ancestors.

"I understand what you mean, thank you for reminding me."

Su Fan nodded slightly.

"I wonder if you can share with me the destinations of the investigation teams that lost contact."

"Okay."

(End of chapter)