Metal raindrops

"The more the Church supports me, the more it proves I have done the right thing. The more the heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing."
"Even when heretics praise me, it further proves I'm right. If heretics stay silent, it shows I have done impeccably!"
"If the Church opposes me, it means they have all fallen into evil heresy, and the more heretics oppose me, the more it proves I have done the right thing."
In the year 681, An Su was crowned the youngest Pope in the history of the Church. During his speech, he provided important guidance for the forthcoming de-divination work, emphasizing:
"Now that both the Church and the heretics oppose me, it precisely shows I am on an exceedingly correct path!"
...
The year 685.
"It is not that the Evil God cannot be summoned, but that choosing him to take the stage is more cost-effective."
Such was the assessment of the former holy woman of the demons, Yage Silvia.
This statement, once made, instantly attracted attention from all sectors of society—the extensive documentary "The Legend of Pope An Su" continues to broadcast for you.
——
This is a story of a top-tier heretical player speedrunning through a fantasy world.

The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing

Priestess Ai Xueli's words had just ceased when An Su felt the view before his eyes blur.


A sheet of paper woven from light gently floated down before him, landing in An Su's hands on its own.


The sheet was as thin as a cicada's wing, weightless, and it was a set of instructions for the exam, as well as a pledge.


[Dear Mr. An Su Moningsta, greetings, your exam number is 061, and your examination location is the sixth cathedral of the Alchemical and Engineering Church.]


[The subject of this assessment is 'the allocation and usage of spell slots and magic points'.]


[Exam instructions: Restricted by the Alchemic Magic Circle, you can and may only use four memory slots. You are free to choose spells from a magic book for temporary equipment and allocate ten magic points for use.]


Chapter 39 "Who's that bastard messing with me?