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

His Excellency Merlin's gaze underwent a subtle change.


If he wants to stay here, let him stay. Let's see who can outlast whom.


An Su could now persist in reading for three minutes at a time. Since he couldn't memorize, he had to take in all the magic circuits in one go.


When the afternoon sunlight pierced through the mist and the day's color slowly turned a yellowish hue, Merlin watered his beloved garden and turned back to see that An Su was still there.


Even the smile at the corner of the upstart's mouth had become increasingly radiant.


His Excellency Merlin's gaze became even more nuanced.


Dusk was approaching, and the second day of his vacation was about to end!


"That, child, it's time for you to go home,"


Merlin spoke to An Su in a friendly manner.


"Actually, by being able to persist to this extent, you truly are very out...outstanding,"


The tone was so gentle that it surprised Merlin himself.


Chapter 152: Merlin: An Su's Deeper Understanding of Holy Light (Two in One)_2