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

The setting sun spilled over the myriad of mountains.


The crimson sunlight spread out like an endless golden carpet.


His Excellency Merlin Andre walked indifferently on the brilliant golden path, his cardinal-red robe, symbolic of his episcopal status, trailing behind him on the ground.


His presence even seemed to overturn the concept of time, with the brilliant golden sunlight and the pale green starlight taking turns shifting amidst his robe.


His pure white eyes were as still as ancient wells.


Indeed, as His Excellency Merlin had said, he was undoubtedly the saint with the most perfect visage.


Even though his face was indistinct, his soul's aura already overflowed in abundance.


His soul, pure white and almost snowy, could be described as perfect.


And at this moment, that soul's aura carried an unangered yet commanding presence.


Chapter 157: The New Title of the Great Mage—"The Prime of Brilliance