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 ethereal ringing of church bells echoed in the skies above Farol, and the saints from the Seven Great Churches all grew silent, their attention wholly fixed on the highest floor of the Seven Gods Hall.


As the curtain slowly drew back, the Holy Seal kept flickering until it finally formed the emblem of gears and flames—the insignia of the Alchemical Church. This signified that the first official exam would still be set by the Alchemical Church.


An Su looked up at the third floor, quietly waiting for the chief examiner to appear. The other saints also ceased talking, all eyes gathered on the third floor. After a moment, light and graceful footsteps echoed between the floors,


The first thing to come into view was a snow-white gown, hemmed with glittering gold lace. An Su's gaze traveled upward and his eyes widened slightly in surprise; the examiner turned out to be an acquaintance.


A year ago, it was she who had supervised An Su's exam.


Chapter 239: An Su Encounters the Greatest Crisis in History