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.
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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

After all, it was designed by Morgan, and its difficulty ranked among the top in the seven rooms. Moreover, An Su, this lad, so far, hasn't shown any special talent in alchemy.


Just thinking that An Su might be eliminated in the first round and ultimately become a plaything for that woman, Merlin was filled with regret and anger, his heart full of remorse. Had he known this would happen, he would never have done what he did, had he known—


When betting on An Su's loss, he'd have bet more money.


"How about we, too, make a wager?" Bishop Morgan, seeing Merlin's expression, said with amusement.


"What's the stake, whoever loses becomes the son?" Merlin replied reflexively.


"...Are all you men this childish?" Bishop Morgan expressed speechlessness.


"Then what would you like to bet on?" Merlin asked.


"Let's bet on your centuries of alchemical materials," Bishop Morgan suggested with a smile, "I just happen to need them for upgrading my Angel Summoning Array to the ultimate version."


Chapter 243 An Su is Here to Buy Goods_2