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Chapter 881: Chapter 255 Evil Moriarty (Request for monthly pass!)

“The Church serves as the police, the military, and the government of the Nine Pillar Gods—our strength stems from the Nine Pillar Gods, sheltered by them. As their spokespersons in the Material Realm, we need to be accountable to the Nine Pillar Gods.”

Ruo’an nodded, saying, “This has been clarified since the very first lesson. Each Priest is a citizen of the current nation, as an individual belonging to their own family, their own people, their own country. However, as a group, the Nine Pillars Divine Church always belongs to the Nine Pillar Gods, and does not side with any political entity of the Material Realm—even including the Holy Nation itself.

“Avianfolk, Dwarves, Trolls, Giants, all were creatures of the former Nine Pillar Gods. Besides the Giants who caused immense harm to the Elves, we also maintain equal protection for the other races. Not to mention the Son of the Moon…the Son of the Moon, too, are my Eternal Self’s citizens. We cannot oppose one batch of Eternal Self’s citizens for the sake of another. The Holy Nation does not hold such a standpoint, nor does it bear such responsibility.”

A simple point: the acceptance of the Son of the Moon is decided by the Irisflower People themselves.

The Iris Flower is similar to the situation in the Parthian Ancient Country… only that the people in the Parthian Ancient Country are gradually awakening, while the Irisflower People are continuously declining.

“…I understand now.”

Lady Honey Badger nodded, gradually calming down.

She indeed understood all along, just… it was still somewhat hard to accept.@@novelbin@@

Even the Holy Nation can’t judge the Son of the Moon; should it then rely on self-awareness?

But what if the so-called “self-awareness” of the foolish populace… is to become the Son of the Moon?

Forever young, with eternal life, free from sickness and death—who doesn’t know the benefits of becoming the Son of the Moon? But how can they explain to these illiterate commoners that becoming the Son of the Moon means another soul will reside in their bodies?

They don’t even understand what a soul is!

Thus, the Hawkeye Organization can only use death as a threat: once you become the Son of the Moon, you will be hunted by the Hawkeye.

But this approach also causes Hawkeye to be feared. When everyone leans towards corruption, no one wants such an iron-blooded overseer over their head.

So they end up becoming the villains…

“Therefore, we need your help.”

Ruo’an said softly.

She stepped forward and reached out to gently stroke Honey Badger’s hair.

That tenderness, like that of a Candle Master, made Honey Badger involuntarily crouch, enabling Ruo’an’s hand to touch her hair—she even involuntarily crouched down before feelings of surprise emerged in her heart.

“The Holy Nation does care about this matter, but we can’t bypass the inherent restrictions of the Church itself. But from another perspective… Lady Honey Badger, I remember you said you’re not afraid of dying, right?”

“Yes.”

Honey Badger responded without hesitation: “The day I joined the Hawkeye Organization, I swore—I would spare no expense in my revenge against the Son of the Moon.”

“The Path of Adaptation is a path to survival. You possess Fifth Power Level’s strength of adaptation, but your obsession exceeds even the hope of living… so, might there be a possibility that you actually have the potential for the Path of Devotion?”

Ruo’an comforted softly: “I have a bit of understanding of the path of Dedication. In my view, you also have the ability to become a Contributor.”

“…A Contributor? Me?”

Honey Badger was somewhat incredulous.

In her understanding, Contributors are those who aid others, save lives.

Yet she, on the other hand—she has killed countless people.

“Aiwass is also human, yet he became a Cardinal Archbishop, and now even a Vicar Pope. Who says a human cannot hold a high office in the Holy Nation? If you come to the Holy Nation, you can at least become a bishop, perhaps even an Archbishop… at least climbing to the Fourth Level, I think it’s still achievable.

“When that time comes, you will also have your own voice in the Church. Maybe you can persuade other members of the Church to personally go to Iris Flower. At the very least, you could garner support from the Iris Flower’s Church for your organization.”

Ruo’an spoke gently.

“I…I might be fine with that…”

Honey Badger hesitantly said.

It was evident from her expression that she was indeed moved.

And Aiwass also understood Ruo’an’s intentions.

Rather than securing a Fifth Power Level assassin for the Holy Nation, she is more inclined to bring people into the Path of Devotion.

Another thought crossed his mind.

Thus he asked, “And since you can do it, do other members of the Hawkeye Organization also hold such ‘greater than life’ convictions?”

“…Others?”

Honey Badger paused, then understood the underlying meaning in Aiwass’ words.

“Your Holiness, are you hoping… to absorb the Hawkeye Organization?”

She asked in disbelief.

This was the first time Honey Badger referred to Aiwass as His Holiness—because this was the first time Aiwass exercised the power of a Pope.

“Why not?”

Aiwass countered: “You all are very short of money, aren’t you? Besides this, you’re short of people, due to having a bad reputation. Plus, the Iris Flower’s council is hostile towards you, and you might even receive bait orders when taking assignments.

“In this situation, it’s just switching an employer—what’s there to reject?”

Unlike Ruo’an’s gentle approach, he went straight for a ruthlessly realistic triple strike.

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——Are you out of money? Are you out of work? Can you not find a job?

Lady Honey Badger’s face showed a clear wavering.

“I have an idea… Miss Ruo’an.”

Aiwass turned to the Eternal Pope and spoke.

The thirteen-year-old Ruo’an immediately corrected him: “Please call me Miss Ruo’an, I’m not married yet.”

“Then Miss Ruo’an… I was thinking, can we conceal part of the truth?”

Aiwass asked.

“Hmm?”

Ruo’an raised her eyebrows, signaling Aiwass to continue.

“Cardinal Loki has passed away, his last part…”

Aiwass thought of the Perfect Human sealed into a card by himself, paused, then continued: “No longer exists in the Material Realm. Continuing to attack his reputation, although it can still suppress the Controlled Flame…actually we were originally going to professionalize, and they are a power we can recruit.

“So, I was thinking, could there be such an explanation—Lady Honey Badger was actually here to assassinate the Perfect Human, and in the process, she accidentally injured the Eternal Saintess.

“Because the Perfect Human indeed posed a huge threat and loss to the Holy Nation… This Holy Temple has existed since the Silver-Crowned Dragon ascended to the Seat of the Pillar God, right? Now it has been destroyed by the Perfect Human—who happens to be a follower of the Bear Celestial Marshal.

“He also attacked at least two cities’ citizens, posing a death threat to them. Since the Holy Nation wants to interfere with the Son of the Moon but has no standing, why not just expose this matter instead of hiding it?”

Aiwass patiently explained: “Hawkeye, as an assassin organization, works for anyone anyway. And there are some issues the Holy Nation can’t directly intervene in… However, we do care.

“Thus, can Hawkeye act as a force that isn’t officially affiliated with the Holy Nation but accepts resources sponsored by the Holy Nation?”

“… Noble Red?”

The always silent Isabel blurted out.

“The Noble Red doing good deeds.”

Aiwass corrected.

This was a method that the orthodox Pope of the Holy Maiden lineage would never think of.

But for the evil Moriarty, it was a method that could easily come to mind.

——Since the Holy Nation itself is inconvenient to act, and even inconvenient to employ people, wouldn’t it be better to cultivate an agent with the same intentions but without the church’s constraints?

Not doing so would be too wasteful of the Holy Nation’s resources and influence.

Such a powerful organization but being bullied due to being too cultured makes no sense.

Although he doesn’t know what the subsequent plot in the game is, he has seen the dissatisfaction expressed by players on forums—the Pope concealed the appearance of the Perfect Human and took all the blame for the division within the Holy Nation onto himself. This was to prevent the Holy Nation from initiating a holy revenge and also to unite the Holy Nation again.

Her personality is too gentle and too dedicated. But sometimes, these contradictions are just excuses thrown out and not the best way to handle things.

Leveraging power could have better methods.

“Moreover, this way, we can also dampen the spirits of those fanatical vampires who worship the ‘Perfect Human’!”

Lady Honey Badger also realized: “They have always dreamed that once the Perfect Human is born among their race, they could match the Holy Nation. They have become more and more arrogant over the years. Now on one hand, it’s proven that the Perfect Human actually has great Strength, but he is no match for the Pope. Perhaps this way they might be more subdued.”

“So, you agree?”

Aiwass’s mouth curled slightly.

Lady Honey Badger merely shook her head: “I can only speak for myself.”

The implication was that she had agreed.

It wasn’t just about joining the Holy Nation as a novice on the Path of Devotion… but also as a member of a covert organization inclined towards the Holy Nation, willing to serve the Holy Nation.

“And actually, some people are not really suitable to join us.”

Lady Honey Badger quickly spoke again: “There are many scoundrels and lunatics within Hawkeye… If the Holy Nation wants Hawkeye, I only recommend taking a portion of them.”

Aiwass looked at Ruo’an: “What do you think?”

Ruo’an shook her head helplessly: “Now you are the Pope, you decide. It’s not over the line… but Aiwass, remember. The Holy Nation’s lofty influence comes from the Holy Nation’s reputation and stance… always remember this, do not lose it.”

“I will remember.”

Aiwass nodded slightly.

Ruo’an appeared somewhat sentimental, looking at Aiwass who now stood taller than herself after further reduction in her own height, feeling somewhat touched.

An unprecedented human Pope…

Where exactly will you lead the Holy Nation?

But no doubt.

She must clarify her own stance.

Ruo’an tiptoed up, touched Aiwass’s hair gently, and softly said:

“——I trust you, go ahead.”

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