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"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

Seden Town is a remote seaside village that has been constantly raided by the Painful Esoteric Sect throughout the years, with scarcely a tenth of its population remaining.


The desolate autumn light covers the broken and ancient streets, where withered leaves rot alongside dead rats in the sewers, and every household's doors are tightly shut.


Theoretically, this town shouldn't have many able-bodied men, nor should it be able to offer much in the way of resources.


Yet, Knight Rosen still managed to assemble a squad of around a hundred men.


With his innate leadership and charisma, along with his status as the head knight of the Church, he delivered an impassioned speech that successfully persuaded the local authorities.


Moreover, he recruited about ten local Second Order saints from the local church.


Chapter 74 Assyria said he had no objections