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

Three flickering candle flames elongated the shadows of everyone present, making them stretch grotesquely. The tallow of the candles, yellowish-brown with decay, dropped along the trembling light and congealed on the floor, forming a thick, sticky layer.


The atmosphere in the entire space was oppressive and unsettling, with indescribable gazes swaying slowly with the flames.


All the prodigies scrutinized by the gaze of the Mother Goddess stood erect on both sides of the steps.


The ceremony served both to test their loyalty to the Mother Goddess and to assess their aptitude for the Esoteric Religion.


So far, including Lister and Arthur, ten believers, with three candles lit at the same time, had undergone the scrutiny of three Angel Envoys, proving their characters to be in harmony with the three great mystical sects of Chaos, Life, and Pain.


The brighter the flame of the human fat candles, the higher the corresponding level of compatibility.


Chapter 180: All Three Female Guests Left Their Lights on for An Su (Two in One)