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

It was still dark when Miss Alice and her squad set out.


Today, they were going to visit the Count of the neighboring town, His Excellency held a company of thirty second-order personal guards. If they could secure his help, the likelihood of eradicating the Painful Esoteric Sect would increase significantly.


Riding in the carriage to the pale green plains outside of Seden Town, the biting autumn wind filled the collars of every team member as a pale fish-belly white slowly rose from the horizon.


First, they passed through the lookout, ascending along the hillside, and after being scrutinized by several coarse soldiers and paying a few Gold Coins, they finally saw the Count's fortress.


After letting the maidservant send word, they faced a long wait in the hall.


Alice had originally thought that requesting military aid would be simple.


Chapter 73 "Is it still possible to take refuge with An Su now?