40. Twilight of faith
The last rays of moonlight were obscured by dark clouds, and the surroundings became pitch black. Only a few figures could be seen sneaking in the darkness in the faint light.
It's not a good draw, but there's no time to wait.
"I'll say this mission at the end."
Freya, who was wrapped in the same black clothes as her subordinates, turned around and gave the last order to the subordinates, who must have seen her for the last time.
Yes, this must be the last order, because no matter how much thinking and consideration, in the case of the huge disparity in numbers and strength, these subordinates have no chance of surviving. It's better to say that the task itself needs to rely on luck to complete, and it is already very good to have a little "luck" in it.
One, two, three...... No, there is no need to count them with your hands, this is already all the number of people who can be seen at a glance, and even if there are only a few of them, their state is not complete.
The oracle of the divine envoy came so quickly that everyone didn't even have time to cultivate. But this is not a reason to complain, because this is an oracle, and it must be done with death. If there is anyone at this time......
"Bishop...... I think ......"
"What? The sound is too low, you come closer. ”
"I think we should wait until ...... Woo......"
"I see, but I don't want to agree." The blood spurting from her neck immediately blurred Freya's entire arm, but all she did was to block the other party's hoarse mouth after the huge body collapsed, and once again waved the short sword in her hand.
"I'm sorry that you've always been a devout believer. It's a pity that this glory was not left in the last moments. ”
The arm was already blurred with blood. Even his face was stained with blood. Freya looked up. Even a body that was much thinner than the stout men scared them back at this moment.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the penal code for apostates should have been cruel, but it can be mitigated because of his previous merits. Do you have any objection to such a punishment? ”
Silent. But I guess it's the default. Turning a blind eye to the oracle of the oracle is at best an act of ungodliness. But if there is any opposition to the oracle, then it is tantamount to apostasy. The apostate is more hateful and hateful than the infidel, and it is enough forgiveness to give him such relief.
"All you need to do this time is to lure the inquisition around the Inquisition in a single unit. Or a resting machine spirit. Even if you have the ability to destroy them, you can't do that, your task is to attract them all to the place where the oracle is in a short period of time, but in order not to hurt the oracle, please move around the perimeter. There won't be an ombudsman patrolling the hall tonight, so don't worry. In this process, all you have to accomplish is ...... Rip your cloak off at the right time, that's all. ”
Again, silence.
No, we can't deal with it anymore as before, otherwise it will be all in vain before it even starts.
"The gods told me to speak. She won't forget you, so ......" looks like her subordinates have finally made up their minds. Freya looked away.
It must be a mixture of anger and helplessness. Angry at why the subordinates' beliefs are so unfirm, helpless why only this method can complete the only oracle.
"Am I just a human being......
After watching these subordinates who were afraid that they would never come back leave quickly one by one, Freya could only wait and mumble to herself, and all that was left was the monotonous and terrifying thing of wiping the bloodstains.
After this time, I'm afraid I won't have the strength to support the next order that the divine envoy may have. And that's just the most optimistic thing, because it's uncertain whether it will succeed right now.
Ah, this must be the most offensive offense, but why would the oracle destroy the machine spirits? Because the coming gods will not like these guys who don't believe in it at all. Ah, if this is the oracle's answer, then it must be true, and as strange as it may seem, I have no right to doubt it as a believer.
The night was still so quiet under the dark clouds, maybe it was a good start in the past, but it was definitely a little strange this time.
Freya stood up with her tired body, her old wound began to ache faintly, and her thinking gradually became sluggish. There was no movement, and the silence around her made her feel a little scary. However, it is impossible to wait any longer, and on the premise that it is impossible to judge whether the subordinates have succeeded or not, for the absolute implementation of the oracle, even if it is a risk, it is necessary to immediately go to the place where the oracle is.
He took off his body-wrapping black garment, revealing the garments that could only be worn by the archbishop, but the staggering steps did not look like that of a bishop who was both majestic and loving. The surroundings were unusually quiet, and it was hard to imagine why none of the Ombudsmen who were supposed to be on patrol showed up on this night, when they had already been on emergency alert due to previous events.
However, it may not be their dereliction of duty, and as for the reason, the speculation has gradually turned into a confirmation over time. But even so, the oracle must be completed, even if the final result is already known, even if it can quibble as long as it stops now, even if it is only fulfilling the order.
You can't retreat, or you'll be like the subordinate you just now, completely abandoning your faith and becoming an abominable heretic. In that case, the result of one's own will be the same, because the infidels should die in the harsh penal law.
It's getting closer, so who will it be?
Maybe Ballett has cracked down on her hasty choice? If that's the case, on the face of it, she didn't make a mistake at all in rewarding herself with a bullet. But......
Foolish machine spirits, it is precisely because of this that you do not even deserve the title of cultist. You're just a bunch of highly intelligent "props" that were set up at the time of creation to obey orders and survive.
Maybe Filily has found some clues and found herself? But if it can be carried out by a disciple like her, there seems to be nothing wrong with it. But......
Unable to go further in faith due to emotional and subjective judgment, she can only become a disobedient sword of "faith" forever, and she will only be called on inconsequential occasions. How sad it is to be "trusted" to this extent.
Maybe...... Is it the "Divine Messenger"? But why is she so wise......
No, this is not a question for a qualified believer to ask, what she has given herself is an oracle, a supreme command that needs to be fulfilled unconditionally. As a bishop, as her most trusted member, she must not be doubted at any time.
Because the Archbishop Freya of the Inquisition is more firm in her faith than anyone else! (To be continued......)