Gray took Vivien's hand tightly and looked at Belinda steadfastly, without flinching.

Belinda was silent, and all the angels were silent.

The wind blows gently.

Abbot clenched his fists, even a little confused.

......

On the balcony of Buck Town, Shelley was still waiting.

In the cell, Andrew, who was gagged, gasped in despair.

Catherine curled up and sat quietly with her knees folded.

The mallet was still in a daze, and the skeleton of the Silver Moon Knight.

Jones and Dora are still plotting to save someone.

Four first-class angels were scattered in the four corners of the mansion, and Levi stood on the balcony quietly waiting for Gray to appear.

......

On the mountain road to the north, the embarrassed Jean II is fleeing with Camilla.

......

On the streets of the Lion King's capital, children sleeping in the open are talking in their dreams because they are hungry.

......

In the Duchy of Beshir, Irene is desperately expanding its armaments. Dean is presiding over the formation of the new church.

In all corners of the continent, Gray's sympathizers are still pouring into the Duchy of Beshir.

......

"He's forcing us to make a decision......"

In the Light, there were voices talking.

"A demon has violated our agreement with Hell, and yet he asks us to pardon her?"

"How do we discern her motive for violating the agreement, whether it is because she wants to save him, or because she wants to complete the mission, or both? If so, which side is more?"

"He is breaking the pattern of faith across the continent, and if we rule in his favor, it is conceivable that this storm will be even more violent in the future. ”

"We're in a quagmire. A Lich Paladin brings too much uncertainty, even if we agree that his intentions are good. But we may not be able to cope with the upheaval caused by him. ”

"So what should we do? Stop this trial? Our promise to him is still valid, and we must keep it until his identity is revealed. ”

"For 10,000 years, the Holy See has been degenerating, and although it has been expanding, it has been degraded. Our indulgence in it contributes to this deterioration. I don't think it's the Lich Paladins that need to be scrutinized, it's the Holy See. ”

"Spoiling leads to deterioration, isn't it another kind of coddling that we forgive the succubus Vivien now? We have never pardoned any of the demons who broke the agreement. ”

"No, it's not the Holy See or the Lich Paladins who should be scrutinized. It's ourselves, the Holy Spirit Himself. If we are firm in our convictions, what can we persecute him? Like the Lich Paladin, we have hardly seen him confused. What we need to decide is whether or not to pardon Vivien, the succubus, but how much of what you just talked about is related to this issue? We're wondering. The long years, as if endless failures, are making us hesitant and indecisive. There is no longer the original resoluteness. ”

"But we had to think more. It's like we chose the Lich to be a paladin in the first place, we thought too little about it, and we ended up where we are today. ”

"We have to take into account the situation of the church. Yes, we all know that there is something wrong with the church, but we can't ignore it entirely. Whether the Lich Paladin's experiment will ultimately succeed and whether it will be rewarding, no one knows. But it is clear that the weakening of the church is bringing our influence to a low point. It's going to take a long, long time for us to be able to fix it. ”

"The bad thing is that hell is still on the horizon and they will take action at any time. We pardon Vivien and support Gray as they want to see. And if we refuse to pardon Vivien...... And how do you get Vivien away from Gray? ”

An old voice said, "Why do you always think about influencing this, influencing that, but rarely thinking about justice itself? Justice is the core of our faith, isn't it? It is the most important thing." Just as we did with the Lich Paladin, we feared that his identity would be detrimental to us, but he was not exposed, but on the contrary, he was very religious, and even converted into a saint. It turns out to lead us to an even more embarrassing situation. Is the way we think about the problem already problematic in itself? Today's result is predestined when the Lich Paladin draws his sword for the sake of a child's justice, and we choose to stand by. It is the result of our own choices, and no one can shirk responsibility. As we have done with the Holy See for 10,000 years, it has led to its alienation. ”

All at once, all voices fell silent.

......

Vivien squeezed Gray's hand lightly and looked at Gray cautiously, tears welling up in her eyes.

Gray turned his face sideways and met her.

In the breeze, Vivien had a sweet smile on her face. Sweet like a girl in love. I laughed all the time, but the tears kept flowing.

The angels are still waiting quietly.

......

After a long time, the inquisitor's voice finally rang out.

"Now, let's vote for pardoning the succubus Vivian, or against pardoning the succubus Vivian. ”

"Against. ”

"Abstaining. ”

"Abstaining. ”

"Abstaining. ”

"Against. ”

"Abstaining. ”

"Yes. ”

......

"Wait, why did you all abstain?"

"Didn't you abstain yourself?"

"I thought you would be for or against. ”

"Want to change your vote?"

"No, I don't change it. Go ahead. ”

"Well, one vote in favor and two votes against. Sixteen abstentions. In accordance with the rules of procedure, the resolution was rejected. ”

......

Belinda, who was wearing a mask, slowly opened her eyes and said softly, "Gray, it's a pity that the resolution you submitted was vetoed by the Holy Spirit. Now, we have to take her away. ”

Vivien was about to stand up, but Gray was one step ahead. He stopped in front of Vivien and protected her behind her.

"Gray ......"

"I'm sorry, but I can't obey even the decisions of the Holy Spirit. Gray stood firmly, looked at Belinda and said solemnly, "According to the knight's oath, I cannot watch my companion be imprisoned for saving me. As a knight, I am obliged to fight for this. ”

The hand was already on the hilt of the sword.

Abbot held his forehead helplessly.

This should be expected, the brainless Lich Paladin, who doesn't know what compromise is. The vows made must be kept.

"Gray. Belinda whispered, "I understand your feelings, but ...... You can't stop us. Even in your heyday, you couldn't pose a threat to us, and you have almost no magic now. So, please get out of the way. We don't want to make a move against a paladin, or to charge an upright and good knight with assaulting the Inquisition. It's not good for you. ”

"Gray, there's nothing you can do to stop them. Give it up. Vivien choked up and whispered, "I'm already happy, really." It's a lot of fun. As long as you don't forget me. ”

"Not only will I not forget you, but I will keep you. Gray still stood in front of Vivien.

"Gray, there's no point in you doing this. ”

Gray stood still.

"Gray, don't push us. It doesn't do anyone any good. ”

Gray remained motionless, like a statue.

The two sides are at a stalemate.

Vivi stood quietly behind him.

Belinda sighed, "We have no choice, let's do it." ”

However, no one moved, and the angels just hovered silently in the air. The gaze went back and forth between Gray and Belinda.

Everyone was silent, for a long, long time, so long that Vivien was so depressed that Vivien was about to breathe.

"What are you waiting for! Hurry up and get it over?" Belinda exclaimed.

"I'll do it, I'll try not to hurt him. ”

Finally, an angel moved, stepping forward.

It's Abd.

Looking at Ebold, Gray said softly: "I thought that between the holy camps, there would only be talk about justice or not, but I didn't expect that in the end, it would be decided by strength. ”

"Whether it is holy or dark, good or evil, in the end can only be decided by force. ”

"What is the difference between the Divine Faith and the Dark Faith?"

"I don't know. ”

This answer is enough to put the angels to shame. However, this is the reality.

Gray also slowly drew his sword: "So, if I were a lich over ten thousand years old, would things be different?"

"Yes. Elbald stretched out his hand and summoned a lightsaber.

"I see. Tenedas ——!"

Tenedas, who had been crouching in the corner and watching with the black cat, quickly ran to Gray's side.

Gray stepped on the stirrups and got on the horse with difficulty.

Gray ...... There is no need. Vivien tugged at Gray's hand.

"That's what I have to do, or I'm going to turn my back on my faith. Gray let go of Vivien's hand.

Tenedas slowly stepped back and pulled away.

"Charge ——!"

"Hiss——!"

With a heart-rending shout, Tenedas rushed out like an arrow from Lixuan. Gray raised his sword and slashed at Elbald.

Probably, Gray never thought his sword would point at an angel.

However, this is what he had to face. The world was much more cruel than he imagined. Kindness can change some people, but it can't change the majority.

Ebald only changed his stance slightly, and with a flick of one hand, the charge was forcibly stopped. Gray, along with Tenedas, was thrown out and dragged across the ground for a long time until it hit the trunk of a tree, then stopped.

"Do you want power?" a voice asked in his head.

Everyone was watching in silence.

Abbot was about to walk towards Vivien.

However, he got up again and mounted his horse again. It's still the same charge. Ebald was still the same, just a slight raise of his hand and swept him off his horse.

The difference in strength was so great that it was desperate, and he couldn't even get close to Ebold's body.

"Do you want power?"

He still stood up, mounted his horse, and continued to charge. Again and again, over and over again.

"Is this fool trying to break all the bones on his body?" the black cat stared blankly.

"Gray! stop——!" Vivien cried, wiping away tears.

"How many times are you going to try!" said Epad, annoyed.

"I don't know...... I don't know how many times I'm going to try. I don't know how many times to try...... It can stop making you feel guilty. ”

One by one, the angels closed their eyes, not wanting to look any more. This is probably the most special arrest they have ever experienced.

"Do you want power?" the voice in his head asked him repeatedly.

"You taught me, and what I did, you taught me......"

Again and again he fell, and again he got up again and again, shouting the same slogan. He looks weak, but he seems to have endless power.

The lich and the bone horse are stubborn to the point of being unbelievable.

Finally, after losing count of the first times he was knocked off his horse, he struggled and convulsed, but could not stand up. I can only stare blankly at the sky.

The sky is full of stars.

No matter how strong your will is, you will still lose to power in the end.

"Gray—" Vivien rushed to his side, hugging him tightly.

"I can't do it anymore! punish me if I disobey the order!" Abbot threw away the lightsaber in his hand, flapped his wings and disappeared into the dark sky.

The angels all bowed their heads.

"Whoever goes up and arrests Vivien, he can't resist anymore!" Belinda shouted.

However, no one moved, and all the angels were just suspended silently.

"Didn't you understand my orders?" Belinda cried.

Vivien hugged Gray tightly.

"Do you want power?"

Gray stared blankly at Belinda.

"Since none of you want to do it, then I'll do it. It is the duty of the wise angels to guard the law. Belinda flashed her lightsaber, landed on the ground, and walked towards Gray step by step.

Vivien hugged Gray tightly, shivering and sobbing.

Gray twitched constantly, staring blankly at Belinda, watching her approach little by little, looking at the lightsaber in her hand. The consciousness was fading into a blur.

"Do you want power?" the voice in my head still asked, "This may be your last chance, and soon, you'll lose consciousness." And they're going to take Vivienne. Are you going to rebel, or are you going to accept your fate?"

"What price do I have to pay?" Gray finally responded.

"I am the Demon Lord, the Demon Master. ”

"I know. ”

"But you don't have to pay anything for it. You can use my power to do whatever you want, including rescuing your teammates, carrying out your justice, and saving Vivien to change all the injustices you think are in this world. Your presence is the greatest reward for me. Would you like to?"

"I, yes. Gray replied softly.

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