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

Ever since Nether assumed the role of commander-in-chief and tasked Lister and Arthur with patrol and security,


they worked diligently and made great efforts, resulting in a visible decrease in the number of missing believers within just three days.


The believers cooperated actively, reporting their itineraries daily, releasing in designated areas, and strictly adhering to the schedule of procedures.


The worried hearts of the cultists slowly settled.


The esteem for Nether among the people rose increasingly high—or rather, Sharp, the soldiers' commander, grew even more convinced that An Su Moningsta was the chosen one of pain, the guide who would lead them on their path;


likewise, they believed that bound by the ties of kinship and friendship, they would ultimately overcome the terrible curse and usher in a new future.


For a moment, the prestige of Nether and his two companions reached a peak among the believers.


Chapter 78: An Su! The Chosen One! (Thanks to the leader of Sue's Inch of Land!)