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!"
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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.
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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

Dusk sunlight filtered through the glass windows.


At this moment, a meeting was being held.


In the dimness, dozens of cold eyes gleamed faintly as they scrutinized each other with a vigilant, wary gaze.


The atmosphere was gloomy and filled with oppression.


All present were invaders from the Painful Esoteric Sect from Nether, with the goal of killing all the saints and seizing control of the fragments of this world.


They had all been matched with new identities best suited for them, infiltrated among different classes like venomous snakes lurking in the shadows.


Only members of the same squad could reveal their true identities to each other.


So this was the invaders' first meeting.


They were both comrades and rivals; within the Painful Esoteric Sect, apart from one's squadmates, no one was trustworthy, thus their eyes held caution.


Chapter 69 Cultist: With An Su Leading the Way, We're Set