"Gray, it's been a long, long time, and we still haven't found the right way to guide humanity. To be honest, I was also very frustrated. It's not that we don't do anything, it's that we can't do anything. Although the current Holy See has all kinds of problems, which are far from what we thought at the beginning, you have to admit that they are doing a good job. At least not to let the demons control humans. Catherine said in Gray's mind.

"So your criterion for judging 'good' is that humans are not controlled by demons? Also, what you just said was to convince Gray to surrender?" Vivien sneered, "How do you know that the human race is not controlled by us? There are only five human beings on the entire continent, including Gray. There are only thirty-two cardinals in all. Apart from these, who else are the people who really believe in the Divine Faith in your eyes? Even these people, do they really believe in the Divine Faith? Do you know how many demon envoys there are on the continent, how many humans are willing to make a deal with the devil? We just don't bother to make a papal see, like you. ”

"At least people are good! Only good will be celebrated! In the general direction, we win!"

"Really, it's just that they don't dare to admit their evil side. Isn't vanity one of the evil deeds you have set down? The more you whitewash the peace, the more you will fail!"

"You! You're sophistry! Gray, don't listen to her! You should trust me, I'm the guardian angel who leads you to goodness!"

"Gray, it's not too late to give up! Embracing the darkness can make you immensely happy! Really believe me! Something as impractical as divine faith is only a burden!"

"You!"

"That's what I'm saying, what's wrong? You're biting me?"

"Ah——!h

Catherine and Vivien were as noisy as ever, and Vivien still had the upper hand. Gray didn't seem to be listening to anyone's opinions.

As he walked all the way, he suddenly turned around, mounted his horse, and began to gallop around the lion king, inspecting one farmland after another. No matter how noisy the angels and demons are in their minds, they just don't say a word.

The black cat in the armor also stayed quietly, watching.

Most of the farmland is deserted, yes, mostly. Almost every piece of farmland is overgrown with weeds and lacks care. The farmhouse is full of rundown. The only lucky thing is probably not all of it. At least some of them are still industrious.

The shepherds were asleep in the hut next to the sheepfold, in which there were few sheep left, but at least there were any, though each one was skinny.

Gray rode quietly past the sheepfold.

......

A middle-aged man in shabby clothes is standing in a deserted farmland to negotiate with the aristocracy.

The middle-aged man shouted: "You should give more money, this land is not small, and you see, it is very fertile! A year ago, such land could be sold for at least five gold coins!"

"It's different now, the paladins pay people every month. This farmland was also given to you by the Paladin, wasn't it?" said the nobleman disdainfully, "No matter how fertile the land is, someone must cultivate it, and I can hardly find anyone. I don't even know what I'm going to buy it for. Give you another five gold coins, and you can help me plant this farmland, how about planting for three years? A year ago, the remuneration was at most one gold coin. ”

"Forget it. I've been tired for most of my life, and now that the Paladins are in power, I'm not interested in dealing with the land anymore. ”

"Isn't that it? Two gold coins, if you refuse to sell them, I won't buy them. ”

Gray rode past them quietly.

......

The merchant was still buying goods in the starry night, and a truckload of goods was parked at the door of the warehouse in the suburbs, and the workers were moving things into the warehouse.

"Damn the Eren Kingdom has increased the price of things again, oh my God, the paladins have to send some more money, otherwise they won't be enough to buy. The obese businessman wiped his sweat and threw his temper on the workers, shouting: "Haven't you eaten? Don't hurry up! If you are so lazy and lazy, all your wages will be deducted!"

Who knew that after the shouting, the six workers next to him threw the goods to the ground in unison.

"What are you doing?"

"We don't want any more wages!" the worker at the head said menacingly, "You can move it yourself!"

"Wait!" the merchant hurriedly shouted, "No......! I'll pay you for the processing. ”

"How much can you add? Can there be more paladins? Do it yourself. Let's go!"

Shouting, all six workers left.

The merchant sat helplessly on the ground, looking at the mountain of goods and taking a deep breath: "Oh my God...... Before I can't afford to buy the goods, I can't afford to hire workers?"

Gray rode quietly past him.

......

In the taverns on the outskirts, a large number of people gather together to gamble and drink. Someone raised his glass and shouted, "This cup, let us live a carefree life like the nobles, the paladin!"

All of a sudden, the entire tavern raised their glasses. Whistles, cheers, heat.

Gray wordlessly rode past the window.

"At least...... They still love you. The black cat muttered quietly.

"How much they love me today, how much they will hate me tomorrow. Gray replied softly.

As Catherine said, if you are kind, someone will take advantage of your kindness. If you are upright, someone will take advantage of your integrity. Because there is a problem in people's hearts, no amount of kindness can change it. This is the stark reality that lies in front of Gray. It is also the reason why for 10,000 years, Heaven has always adhered to the divine faith, but it has been helpless.

It wasn't until he had circumambulated most of the Lion King's capital that Gray asked, "Catherine, can you calculate how much food I need to prepare if I start to remedy it now......?" It's because of me and I have to fix this anyway. ”

The angels and demons who were arguing in their minds suddenly fell silent.

Gray continued: "I was wrong about this, I admit it. Rest assured, I will not fall into darkness. However, I had to find a way to fix it right away. There is no easy road to faith. I'm going to be the same as ever!"

Silence, long silence. Both angels and demons were silent.

The night breeze blew softly, blowing the clouds in the sky, swaying the branches of the distant woods, and blowing the weeds in the deserted fields.

Gray rode his horse and quietly looked out over the Lion King, standing in the silver moonlight.

"You stupid ......," Vivien said helplessly for a long time.

"I don't know about that. Catherine whispered: "The grain here is twice a year, but it is only missed that one season, so it should not be particularly much." Of course, there will certainly be no less. I have a way to remedy it...... As long as you are willing to confess your mistakes to the Holy See, welcome back Benedict II. I think the Holy See will have a way. Bob's matter can be discussed again, and I think that after the previous events, Benedict II should not be so arrogant. We can negotiate terms with him to make sure Bob doesn't get hurt. ”

"Is it like what Dean said before?"

"Yes. ”

Vivien interjected angrily, "Or you can just plunge into the darkness." In that case, there is no need for remediation. Let the Holy See have a headache for itself. Don't you think they're particularly annoying? Don't you want to cause trouble with the people you hate? Maybe they're planning something insidious against you. Actually, I really don't understand you, such a good opportunity, why don't you plunge into the darkness? As long as you nod, you may be the Demon Lord's favorite demon. ”

Ignoring Vivien's provocation, Gray then asked, "If the Holy See were to remedy it, how would they remedy it?"

"I guess we will gather the surplus food of other countries, and there will definitely be no way to find enough food in Isaac. Neighboring countries must be turned to for help. ”

"Since the Holy See can gather food from other countries, so can I. ”

"Why do you think you can?" said Vivien, who was on Catherine's side for a rare time, "and now the other nations should be eager for your downfall, and if they realize that Isaac is facing a famine, perhaps they won't sell their food no matter how much money you pay." Didn't you hear that the goods imported into Isaac from other countries are becoming more and more expensive!"

"If they don't agree, I'll convince them one by one!" Gray said firmly.

"By what persuasion? It doesn't mean that you want to declare war on them?" exclaimed Catherine.

"No, I mean real persuasion. Gray said earnestly: "I will visit them one by one to enlist the support of the royal families." Bring back enough grain before harvesting. ”

"I don't think it's possible. Catherine said.

"I also think it's very unlikely. Vivien felt the same way.

And the black cat: "I don't think it's possible, either. ”

Still, Gray insisted: "I will not surrender to the Holy See." Wrong is wrong, there's nothing to say. We should not confuse the notions of right and wrong. The difficulties of reality cannot be used as an excuse for wavering faith. In the same way, I will not run away from my mistakes, and if I make mistakes, I should bear them. Justice is not a bargaining chip! I will do everything in my power to remedy this!"

Angels and demons, both speechless.

......

"No matter what kind of obstacles, I will not back down!"

Gray rode his horse and galloped in the direction of Pierce Cathedral.

......

At this moment, Shelley was standing in his room in horror, facing the three mercenaries, as well as Andrew.

A small bottle containing a white clear liquid was thrown into Shelley's hands.

"Drink it. Andrew shook his pointed ears and said softly, "As long as you drink it, I promise not to hurt you, and your grandfather." ”