Chapter 82: I Can Only Uproot the Flag I Planted Myself!

After hearing Silas's words, Adeline, uncharacteristically, didn't speak but fell into deep thought.

Then she carefully sized up Helles and the other, asking, "So now, has your management been successful?"

Silas said confidently, "Of course. Helles and Bernice are very stable now; you should be able to sense it. If it weren't for the two of them subtly showing their stance just now, could you recognize that they are Demonesses based on feeling and sight alone?"

Adeline shook her head. She indeed hadn't recognized them at first. It was when Mrs. Michelle was watching them that she saw the flaw.

"So, will your future church only accept Demonesses?" Adeline asked again.

Silas fell silent, deep in thought. "Demonesses are innocent, and Sorceresses seem even more innocent. They were only hunted down because they were politically incorrect. Moreover, Sorceresses are all elites. It seems it would also be good to absorb them."

"Wait, if that's the case, it seems that not all existences considered heretical by the Church of Holy Blood are lunatics who like to cause trouble. Rather, they are minority vulnerable groups who have touched the Church's interests in some way or are wanted for other reasons."

"Then, if that's the case, can I absorb all heretics through this method!?"

Thinking of this, Silas immediately became excited because he felt this idea was truly too interesting; just thinking about it was exceptionally exciting.

So Silas looked up at Adeline and said seriously, "Of course not. I will shelter and manage all heretics! Demonesses, Sorceresses, vampires, even the legendary Undead."

"Human desires expand with the growth of power and authority. If one day you truly rule over these beings with immense energy, what do you intend to do?"

This question was very profound and extremely challenging.

Silas was silent for a long time, pondering the goal his heart truly yearned for, then replied with a serious expression, "I will contract a place, live in a castle, and own a large piece of land. I will sing with them, farm with them, and live a leisurely pastoral life."

"Huh!?" This time, it was Adeline's turn to be surprised.

Silas leaned back in his chair, spread his hands, and said, "Don't be surprised. That's what I'm thinking right now. After all, the ones I'm sheltering are pitiful people forced into a corner. Such people should yearn for this kind of life, right? I quite like it too, living in a big villa, leading a shameless and corrupt life with beautiful and lively maids every day… cough, cough!"

Before he could finish, Silas broke free from his fantasy, looked at Adeline, and said seriously, "Yes, that is my goal."

Hearing Silas's words, the two Demonesses behind him were also drawn into such a fantasy.

In a daze, the two felt themselves walking freely on a country path. Above them was the bright sunshine, on both sides were wheat fields swaying in the wind, and in the distance was a peaceful castle.

A refreshing breeze blew in their faces, and they, along with their compatriots who sought no worldly conflict, ran freely in the fields…

A strange purple light flickered in Adeline's eyes. She seemed to see the two Demonesses' fantasy and said with a smile, "Such a life is indeed yearned for by countless people."

Silas smiled. "I've said all I can say. So, shouldn't we get down to business now?"

Adeline suppressed the smile and casualness on her face, uncrossed her legs, and said, "Then, next, I will tell you everything we've investigated, according to Jeros's instructions. You must listen carefully and then resolve this matter."

With that, Adeline said with a strange smile, "And hearing your ambitions just now, I find you are suited to handle this incident."

Silas, feeling validated, said with a serious expression, "I will do my best. Please speak."

Adeline said directly, "First point, how much do you know about the Green Flame Brotherhood?"

"I know some. They seem to be planning to summon the Primordial Flame here," Silas said directly.

"Oh? You know quite a bit!"

"I have my channels."

"Then it will be much simpler. The Green Flame Brotherhood now intends to use that farm as an altar and summon the Primordial Flame through sacrifice. Jeros and I have already discovered the magic circle used for that sacrifice."

"This matter is quite complicated. Although the Sorceress Sisterhood is involved, it is merely observing and has not taken action. Because I am the representative of the Sisterhood. A total of five people from the Apex Aether Research Institute came. One is now dead, and four are lurking, preparing to snatch the Primordial Flame when the summoning is successful."

"The Assassin's League has also come, but their target is not the Primordial Flame, but the Grail Document behind it. A total of three people have come and are in a lurking state."

"The Cold Church also seems to be involved. I have met a member of the Cold Church; he has a certain tacit understanding with the Green Flame Brotherhood in this regard."

"Be extra careful with the last two. One is a high-level vampire who came here from the Northern Land of Nightfall. You must be extremely careful with this fellow. Because high-level vampires are themselves a mystical phenomenon; they are akin to a higher form of life. We humans cannot kill them even if we crush them."

Silas, hearing this, nodded with a grave expression.

"The second one is still uncertain. Just keep it in mind. Because you and this thing are not on the same level at all," Adeline said, her face full of solemnity.

"What?" Silas asked urgently.

Adeline said seriously, "According to intelligence from our Northwind Continent, a Storm Dragon that has been sleeping for five hundred years suddenly spread its wings and flew towards the continent."

"What!? A dragon!?"

Adeline nodded. "What's noteworthy is not the dragon, but the one on its back."

"On its back? The legendary ancient Dragon Rider?" Silas's eyes instinctively widened.

Adeline nodded with extreme solemnity. "It is said that he is an Undead, a legendary survivor from the Age of Eternal Night. He has no concept of current laws or moral ethics. He once destroyed three duchies during his aimless wanderings. The joint punitive expedition by the three major Churches all failed, allowing him to disappear into the storm clouds."

Gulp!

Silas swallowed hard upon hearing this and said with a sigh, "Such an existence, how am I supposed to deal with it? This is already beyond human wisdom to solve."

"Don't be too nervous. The Dragon Rider's purpose is still unclear for now. You only need to deal with these few. The number is not large: the Green Flame Brotherhood, the Cold Church, the Assassin's League, the Apex Aether Research Institute, and one vampire. We, the Sorceress Sisterhood, will remain neutral. I will help you secretly in my personal capacity."

Hearing this, Silas almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

At this moment, Silas suddenly remembered what Adeline had meant just now when she said he was suited to handle this matter.

"Why did I have to be so mouthy and plant such a flag for myself?"

He had just boasted about sheltering and managing vampires and the Undead, and now they had both arrived!