Chapter 379: First this, then that, and then he dies
Mountain forest.
The stone steps wind up, with towering ancient trees and lush branches and leaves.
The sun and moon were shining in the sky, birds were chirping and insects were chirping, and the vegetation was fresh. Those who didn't know it thought they had arrived at the headquarters of the Church of Nature.
The style of the Dark Church headquarters focuses on tolerance, which is inseparable from the teachings of the Dark Church. Here, you can not only see the sun and moonlight, but also appreciate the natural harmony of life.
Likewise, it is easy to stir up anger and raise the blood pressure of believers in other churches.
In the mountains and forests, there are several trial platforms, which are used for teaching and testing or competing on the same stage.
Every church has a similar venue, and the Dark Church is no exception. Learning is not the purpose. Reading alone will not make you successful. Only by converting what you have learned into use can you be a qualified magician.
The trial venues are located in the mountains and forests. There are auditoriums around each venue. The central trial platform is a flat black brick floor. It has become as smooth as a mirror after countless times of sweeping. People on it can vaguely see... Show the features.
On the left and right sides are the senior leaders of the Dark Church and the envoys of the Natural Church.
On the side of the Dark Church, Pope Ivan sat expressionlessly on a chair, and the Oracle High Priests gathered around Anton to give advice, making suggestions and discussing how to win the beauty points.
"You do this first, then that, and then you'll be stable."
"It's not good. After all, he is an envoy of the Church of Nature. He makes people lose face as soon as he enters the door. If word spreads, we, the Church of Darkness, are still shameless?"
"How about... put some water?"
"No, you should go all out when competing on the same stage. Otherwise, you will not only disrespect the opponent, but also risk underestimating your opponent and losing."
"How could he lose? The referee, witnesses, organizer, and co-organizer are all our people. What can he do to fight with us?"
"That's true, let's put it some more."
"..."
Ivan: (_)
Do you want to listen to what you are saying, do this and that, and then win? Who gave you the courage?
Dark goddess?
The goddess has been standing over there for a long time!
First this, then that, and then he's dead!
Ivan didn't dare to tell the truth. Firstly, he didn't have the courage, and secondly, his identity as the Pope reminded him that he couldn't say anything that was not conducive to unity.
After thinking about it, I could only sacrifice Anton to make the other party happy.
When Wayne is happy, the goddess is happy. When the goddess is happy, the church will prosper, and then everyone will have a bright future.
"I heard about it, I heard about it."
A figure in black robes hurried over. Judging from his face, he was also an oracle high priest.
He was beaming with joy and gesticulating with his hands and feet: "I just went to the other side to get information. Guess what, that pretty boy named Wayne was only a first-level priest of the Church of Nature before he was promoted to the High Priest of the Oracle."
"Ah, why did it rise so quickly?"
"The personnel of the Natural Church are adjusted. Pope Ludwig is about to go to the Kingdom of God. That crazy woman Senna manages the Natural Church as the temporary pope. She promotes her cronies and appoints students of her own students to take over her work and positions."
"Nepotism is indeed the style of the Natural Church. With Senna's help, there is no need for our Dark Church to prosper!"
"Not only that, according to the gossip over there, that pretty boy is Senna or something like that. He has some special skills and got to the top through the promotion machine."
"No way, that's her student's student, he's still a child."
"I know this. To be honest with you, that boy's identity is not simple. He is from Windsor and the Landau family. As you know, he is still a prince!"
"No wonder the old nobles rebelled and became members of the royal family. It makes sense."
"The natural church has fallen again."
"You can't say that. Respect the fate of others and let go of the complex of helping others. Senna is the future pope, and it is not the turn of outsiders like us to point fingers."
"I remember that she and Her Majesty the Saint were of the same generation, and were always compared to each other. I didn't realize that, tsk, tsk, and fell into this state."
"Indeed, our Holy Lady will definitely not do this."
"A pretty boy who relies on his family and looks to get to the top, I'm sure of it."
"..."
Ivan: ε=(′д`*)))
Life is not easy, the Pope sighed.
Hearing Ivan's sigh, Anton walked out of the Bagua array and whispered: "Don't worry, Lord Pope, I understand all the rules. Naturally, the church only sent a pretty boy here, and there is no one who can fight. There must be something to ask for." us."
I think you don’t understand it at all!
"I will narrowly defeat the opponent, which will not only ensure that the church has an advantage at the negotiating table, but also won't make the opponent lose too ugly."
Just don’t die too ugly!
Ivan waved his hand and told Anton to go in peace.
Opposite, the mission of the Church of Nature looked gloomy and gloomy.
Wayne's identity as a natural knight is only known to a few high-level church officials. The mantra of elements kills people without blinking an eye, and the insects are steadfast and will not talk nonsense outside. The people below don't know much about Wayne. Their impression is that he participated in the selection of a saint last year.
As a result, Wayne's triple career jump became shrouded in mystery, with several versions appearing overnight.
And because Wayne often walked around Senna, many people saw that the relationship between the two was ambiguous, and that they were the configuration of a strong woman and a mistress. In the updated version, the story of the female pope raising a pretty boy spread to the dark church.
No one dared to say anything, and no one dared to ask. The members of the mission looked helplessly at Wayne's back, praying for someone to be gentler, especially not to slap him in the face.
Our oracle high priest relies on his reputation to make a living!
Wayne was closing his eyes to rest when he heard the referee's call and stepped onto the trial stage with a smile.
It was the first time that he had heard of a fight between envoys. He respected the process and faced the fight decisively, and took the initiative to advance the discussion in three days.
As soon as I got off the plane, I felt full of energy. I didn’t have to wait until three days later, I could get things done now.
Ivan didn't say anything, and the Dark Church naturally had no objections. A group of people came to the trial platform, and the scene was like this.
Opposite, Anton came on stage enthusiastically to a burst of applause. Everyone except Ivan was very excited.
Wherever the oracle high priest goes, the referees, witnesses, organizers, and co-organizers welcome him wholeheartedly. It can be said that he takes full advantage of the time, and the state of vigorous vitality and competition between all things is still before our eyes.
We will win.JPG
Different from the bustling Dark Church, the Church of Nature’s envoys were filled with mourners, sparse applause, and all of them with sad faces and no energy.
Wayne glanced at the team of the Dark Church. They were united and harmonious. They were also high-level members of the Church. The Church of Nature was too weak. No one except Gavin could show his strength.
"Mr. Wayne, I was a little rude just now. I hope you don't mind." Anton was wearing a black robe and holding one hand behind his back, quite like a master.
"I don't mind if Mr. Anton shows mercy."
"Harmony is the most important thing, as it should be."
The two briefly chatted, and the referee activated the restraining barrier to prevent the fight from spreading to the audience.
The moment the barrier is opened, the trial platform becomes a self-contained space, and water curtain projections are opened on each side of the four-sided barrier to ensure that the audience can see everything in the field clearly from 360 degrees without blind spots.
"Mr. Wayne, please go ahead." Anton said politely.
"Then I won't be polite."
Wayne narrowed his eyes slightly, raised his five fingers together like a sword, and the strong breath of life overflowed from his fingertips, projecting a five-meter-long white sword in the sky.
The appearance of the shape is indistinguishable from the elemental mantra.
A majestic magic power surged outwards from Wayne like a raging sea, and his figure became more and more blurred, becoming invisible to the naked eye.
On the contrary, the projected white sword became clearer and more realistic, and the blade shone like a real metallic luster.
There was a clang of swords, and the invisible pressure fluctuated in the self-contained space of the trial platform. The heavy pressure made everyone in the audience feel suffocated and faintly smelled a hint of death.
Damn it, aren’t you a pretty boy? xN
“What kind of magic is this?”
Anton's expression changed from surprise to shock, and he felt a chill in his heart. He felt great pressure coming on him, and he waved his hand to open the life force field.
no!
Anton did not deploy his life force field immediately. He was the host, so there was no reason for him to lose momentum in the first round.
Although Wayne's magic is strong, it is not completely unbearable.
Anton took a deep breath, pushed open the robe with both hands, stirred up the light of darkness, arranged three dark portals in succession, and formed a thick dark triangular shield on his side.
On the portal and shield, there is a faint outline of the dark goddess.
Facing a powerful blow, he chose to pile up the thickest armor.
Hiss!
The sound of shredding like paper was heard, and everyone's eyes blurred as the three dark portals disappeared into thin air.
Wayne raised his hand and raised his sword, using only substantial sword pressure to clear the way ahead. He faced the black triangular shield with the strongest defense. Pressing down with five fingers, the white sword shadow split the shield and Anton in half in an instant.
Everyone was shocked and turned pale for a moment. They did not expect that the one-sided battle would turn into a one-sided battle.
And there were lives lost.
Before the crowd in the Dark Church could get angry and rush forward to avenge Anton, they saw the white sword fading into nothingness and the sword body disappearing without a trace.
The black shield was split in half, but Anton was not. Wayne dropped his fingers, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile: "It's a competition, just click until it's over. Okay, it's your turn."
"Ah! Ah? Ah..."
Anton said "Aba" twice, and took a look at the door of the Kingdom of Death. His robes were soaked in cold sweat, and he almost thought he was really dead.
"Mr. Anton, it's your turn, play your cards."
"Is it my turn?"
Anton took a deep breath and suppressed his heart that almost jumped out of his chest. Facing an unprecedentedly powerful enemy, he felt a fog and couldn't see anything clearly.
Liars, gossips are all lies, and they have fallen into the trap of the Church of Nature.
The pretty boy rose to the position based on his ability, not his special skills. He had no talent, let alone his own female pope.
The powerful enemy is almost invincible. Behind Anton is the Dark Church. He has no retreat. He explodes the magic power in his body, drags the void projection with his thoughts, and spreads the most powerful life force field.
The boundless darkness spreads out, and its momentum is as fast as a mountain roaring and a tsunami. Heavy pressure acts on the material world, stirring the space and almost distorting it. It acts on the world of thought, making onlookers' hearts beat faster, sweating profusely, and breathing become difficult.
Anton raised his hands, and darkness spread out from under his feet, rushing toward Wayne with thunder and lightning. There were overlapping dark spaces inside, filled with chaotic information and dilapidated rotten death aura, but not pure darkness.
The overlapping dark spaces swept over, and Wayne stepped out with a pale light flickering under his feet.
After being promoted to the legendary mage, he also gained his own life domain. He could drag the void and project an illusory world that belonged only to him on the God's Choice Continent.
Different from other legendary mages, his world is chaotic and mixed with too many information laws to form a stable and realistic world.
Helpless, retreat and seek the next best thing.
A layer of fake skin was put on the pale essence, copying Senna's life force field, and transformed into a vast and wild forest.
The paleness disappeared in a flash, and the green vitality swept down.
The moment darkness and green come into contact, the green light expands infinitely, overwhelming the darkness with overwhelming force, expelling the death energy, and shattering the overlapping space...
Countless changes occurred in the blink of an eye, and the darkness was destroyed so quickly that Anton had no time to react.
The life force field was a head-on confrontation. He attacked first and tried his best, but was lightly hit by the opponent and returned directly to the void.
Anton's vision turned gloomy, and he was top-heavy and unable to maintain his balance.
Wayne stepped forward to help the staggering Anton and exclaimed: "Mr. Anton, you are too humble. Although friendship comes first and victory or defeat is not important, you can't let it be so obvious!"
I gave in, why didn’t I know?
"Forget it today, but not next time." Do you still want a next time?
Anton looked like he had seen a ghost and stepped back. He couldn't understand why the pretty boy didn't become the Pope of the Natural Church because he was so powerful.
Oh, Nature Church, that’s okay.
Bang bang bang!
The barrier dispersed, and the members of the Church of Nature mission applauded desperately. Although they didn’t understand what happened, they could tell that Anton didn’t act, and the Pope’s pretty boy was really good at beating him.
"This, this..."
The referee stared at the trial platform, wanting to say that this was a 50-50 draw, but he was too embarrassed to tell lies with his eyes open.
The referee struggled for a while, unwilling to sentence his church to defeat, and turned to look at Ivan.
Ivan: ()
Look what I’m doing, making it look like I can take care of him.
Ivan closed his eyes and waved his hand to let the referee make a fair decision. If you lose, you lose. There is no shame in the church's oracle and high priest losing to the goddess's mistress. This is called inspection work by superior leaders, and it is an honor for all church members.
"In my opinion, this is an even battle. Mr. Anton is not dead and I am still alive. It is a standard draw," Wayne said.
"The natural church wins this one!" The referee waved his hand and pointed at the winner.
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The farce ended, and the guests who had come from afar were all smiles. The organizer looked ashen and as listless as eggplants beaten by frost.
Sports competition is cruel, the winner takes all, and the loser gets the dust.
Everyone returned to the banquet hall and began a cordial and friendly meeting. They chatted about a few things but never got to the main topic.
There are too many people to hold a small meeting.
After having had enough wine and food, the Nature Church and his party were led to the rest area, where Wayne met Ivan alone in an office.
"Yes, your desk is quite big."
Wayne sat on the chair and patted the table with both hands. Opposite him was Ivan, who was standing like a gangster. He put on a smile and his straight waist was now a little rickety.
Wayne felt like something was missing in the house.
Yes, he lacks a saint in his arms.
"Ivan, what did the referee mean just now? I already said it was a draw, but you insist on ruling me as a winner. How do you, the Pope, do things? Do you need the goddess to speak in person before you will be honest?" Wayne came up and scolded me.
It was a very unreasonable reprimand. The point was to emphasize the identity and avoid the subsequent Tai Chi session.
Ivan didn't dare to refute. Wayne took whatever he said. He lowered his eyebrows and said, "You're right. I'll transfer that referee to the branch to dig potatoes."
"Forget about digging potatoes. What kind of identity does he deserve to take the blame? If it were you, he would be the same."
Wayne hummed: "But forget it, you are Anna's father. With my relationship with Anna, I will put in a good word for you from the goddess."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and rubbed his fingertips.
Ivan's old face darkened. The Dark Church would not do this, and they hoped that Wayne would not bring over the evil practices of the Natural Church.
Wayne nodded secretly. The gap between the two churches was really huge. He was appreciative in his heart, but dissatisfied on his face: "Congratulations on passing the test. I didn't ask for hush money, and I didn't ask for a bed-warming beauty. I'm trying your best. "Pin, if you give it, you will be miserable today."
"..."
"At the very least, it's bribery, but at the most serious level, it's blasphemy. Do you understand?"
"clear."
"It's your first offense, so let's forget it today."
After showing his dignity and confirming that it was working, Wayne got to the point: "The headquarters of the Dark Church is a Philosopher's Stone. You are the Pope. The stone is in your hand. Take it over and let me take a look at it. I will give it back to you after reading it. "
Ivan's scalp was numb and he said dryly: "Mr. Wayne, is this inappropriate?"
"What, will I harm you?"
"The Philosopher's Stone manages the entire Dark Church headquarters. If you are not careful, everyone will..." Ivan looked bitter and couldn't finish speaking in the middle of the sentence.
There is an illusion that the goddess chose such a pretty boy to force the entire dark church to rebel.
"Steamed buns, are you not convinced?"
"Don't dare."
"Now I want it from you. If it were the goddess who reached out, she wouldn't be as easy to talk to as me."
"..."
Ivan reluctantly took out the Philosopher's Stone, gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, and placed it on the desk.
"Why are you going so far away? Who are you guarding against? The entire Dark Church, including you, belongs to the Dark Goddess. I have taken a share in it, so I have a share even if it is rounded off."
Get it you!
Wayne grabbed the Philosopher's Stone and put it in his pocket under Ivan's desperate gaze.
There is no mention of when or whether it will be repaid.
"Okay, that's enough nonsense. Please keep your attitude straight. Let's get down to business." Wayne crossed his fingers and rested his chin.
"Your instructions."
"Anna will return to Rosch Federation from Windsor at the end of the year. Do you know her itinerary?"
"I met her once. She said there was something very important to investigate, and then she left."
"Where did you go without asking?"
I don't dare.
"The Pope is not qualified to point fingers at the Saint. Besides, her status is very special, and it's hard for me to ask." Ivan sighed repeatedly. He wanted to ask, but he couldn't tell whether his daughter was a daughter, and he was afraid that he was concerned about the wrong thing.
The relationship between father and daughter is quite complicated.
"Okay, I'll take care of Anna's side. There's one more thing that needs the help of the Dark Church."
Wayne deleted and deleted, briefly explaining the situation in Prussia: "Prussia wants to tie the Natural Church to a chariot and provoke a war of faith between churches. The separation of the Natural Church from it will definitely lead to revenge, and it needs the support of the Dark Church. ”
"Why aren't the Sun and Moonlight churches the allies of the Natural Church?" Ivan frowned.
"This is what the Dark Goddess means. Do you have any questions?"
"have."
"Um?!"
"Well, it's useless, yes."
Ivan said with a straight face: "When it comes to the strategic layout of the church, I alone cannot have the final say. Supporting the Natural Church will inevitably lead to bad relations with Prussia, which will lead to a series of problems. The possibility of bloodshed and sacrifice cannot be ruled out..."
"With all due respect, if this is what the goddess wants, I am willing to obey the arrangement. If it is just you..."
"The Philosopher's Stone is the limit!"
"..."
As expected of Bai Yueguang's father, if he can do it, he can do it, if he can't, he can't. He sticks to the bottom line of principles, which is very easy for his daughter.
Wayne no longer threatened and oppressed, and nodded: "Okay, I will let the goddess talk to you."
"Mr. Wayne!"
Ivan took a step forward and said bravely: "The Dark Church has its own interests. I hope you will not use your sweet words to deceive the goddess. We are loyal to the goddess, not to you, do you understand?"
Wayne's face straightened: "Don't worry, I'm not a power-seeking person. I won't threaten the Dark Church for personal gain just because of my relationship with the goddess..."
"The Philosopher's Stone?"
"The main purpose of letting the Dark Church support the Natural Church is to prevent the Church from getting involved in the war. Once the conflict escalates, the consequences will be disastrous."
Wayne said with a serious face: "You don't have to worry that the goddess will trust me. She is crazy, but not stupid. She will not do anything that is not beneficial."
"Then what, the sage..."
"Shut up, I'm the only one who can interrupt here!"
Wayne glared at Ivan, and then said: "I only asked the Dark Church to support you, but did not allow you to form an alliance with the Natural Church. The real main force is the Holy Father, and Heaven is the enemy of Hell."
Ivan blinked, so, what on earth did you say about the Philosopher's Stone, that it wouldn't be returned?
"That's all for today. I'll say hello to you in advance. Just be prepared. I will definitely be able to sleep with the goddess." Wayne stood up, opened the door and left as Ivan watched speechlessly.
Two seconds later, Wayne returned the same way: "I like quietness and don't like crowded places. And for the reputation of the Dark Church, my residence is arranged next to the Saint's Basilica. The more remote the better."
"..."
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Ivan Principle Laman is very responsible for the Pope.
Wayne admired this kind of person, but he couldn't talk to him. Just like Gavin, Mula, Leo, and Anastasia before him, he couldn't find anything in common.
Delaine was an exception. She dared to put herself on the card table when betting on dogs and lost the red eye. Wayne beat her dozens of nights, but she never cashed in once.
For this shamelessness, it would be a pity not to be brothers.
After leaving the office building, Wayne walked around the headquarters of the Dark Church. He was an outsider and could not visit many places. His mind contacted Anastasia. Due to space restrictions, he could not get in touch with her.
Wayne tried it when he got off the plane.
Perhaps because of the distance, or perhaps for other reasons, Wayne was unable to get in touch with Bai Yueguang, and the same was true for his loyal dog Salosia.
Only Idnes...
This was more troublesome because Wayne made no attempt to contact her.
"It can only be her."
Wayne stepped into the dark forest, holding the Philosopher's Stone in his hand, and disappeared.
The Philosopher's Stone has many uses. Holding this stone, you have the power of life and death in the headquarters of the Dark Church. Free travel through space restrictions is only the most common method of use.
Ludwig once used the Philosopher's Stone to teleport around the headquarters of the Church of Nature. He could go wherever he wanted. He could have escaped with a small life, but he believed in the devil of hell. The power of the seal in heaven can only be entered and exited freely by angels. , determined that Senna could not kill him, so he did not escape from the church headquarters immediately.
Almost at the same time, in a certain hall at the headquarters of the Dark Church, a burly man in black robes sat cross-legged in front of a complex sacrificial stone platform.
The man's aura is ethereal, strange and unpredictable.
A crystal ball as tall as a person flashes across the scene of Wayne walking in the woods. The last scene shows Wayne disappearing with the Philosopher's Stone in hand.
"The Philosopher's Stone, which only the Pope can master, was given to an outsider..."
The man was surprised: "Ivan, what are you doing? Is this something you can hand over casually?"
"Oh, betraying the church and surrendering to the goddess of nature..."
"You hypocrite, I finally caught you!"
(End of chapter)