If it were up to humans to decide, they would probably have collected all the evidence and held it in their hands, and it would not be released to the public or judged. Those who do so will be able to firmly control the Holy See for at least a few decades.

However, Gray is a lich. The Lich does not know how to back down, let alone the so-called schemes. In other words, they disdain scheming and prefer a simple and straightforward approach.

So......

"Next, it is time for the Pope to examine the evidence and to interrogate those who violate the doctrine. ”

"This can't be!" Darren IV was about to burst into tears, he had never seen such a scene before: "I am the only one who is innocent of all people, and according to the rules, the Pope cannot judge a cardinal alone!"

"Who told you you were innocent?" Gray asked.

Darren IV was stunned.

Karl walked over to the pile of evidence and pulled out a wooden plate with a thick stack of letter paper on it: "This was found in the Pope's residence. ”

With his eyes wide, Darren IV stared blankly at the stack of letters, his face as dead as ashes.

"I never said that any of you were innocent, and I never said that any of you were guilty. I give you the opportunity to plead your case. "Given that the Holy See has a rule that the trial of cardinals requires the formation of a jury of the Senate, I respect this rule. Personally, I suggest that you take turns acting as judges and judging each other. Of course, if you are found to have engaged in favoritism, you may be charged with new charges. If you join forces to cover each other, I will have to resort to special measures. Now, you're ready to go. Jones!"

Jones, who was standing at the door, was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly ran in: "Here!"

"Supervise them. ”

"Okay. Jones nodded happily.

The hall was silent.

Gray took Carl and left step by step.

Jones flipped over his mask and grinned at the cardinals, baring his tiny fangs.

"Let a Bloodline oversee us...... It's insane. Dominiel slumped in his chair.

"Isn't it a lich who is judging us?" replied Angelo II with a dull expression.

A moment ago, they were trying to reveal the identity of Gray Lich and put him in a situation where the world is the enemy. Right now...... The whole Holy See has been turned upside down.

Without Augsg III, the Holy See was doomed to clash with the paladin Gray. But what no one expected was that the conflict would come so quickly and so completely.

......

The trial must not be able to reach a quick result, so the new pope, along with thirty-one cardinals and four paladins, were all trapped in the main hall. At the same time, Gray issued a wanted warrant for the remaining two cardinals who managed to escape in the chaos.

Early the next morning, the news spread across the continent.

"Gray, you're measuring humans by the standards of a lich. Catherine commented.

Gray's reply was, "I don't think there's a lich or a human in the Sacred Faith. ”

There is no doubt that there must be no presence on this land that can stop Gray.

With the death of Augsig III, the paladin Gray rebelled, took control of the Papal Hill, and took almost all the cardinals and the new pope hostage. This news will definitely have a negative impact on Gray's reputation on the entire continent. However, the countries remained calm in the midst of the uproar, and only Gustavus's Emperor sent a letter to Gray.

"Your Excellency the Paladin, although Mount Azrant is owned by the Holy See, it is also part of the territory of the Gustavus Empire. The Gustavus royal family does not intend to take sides in the internal strife of the Holy See, but it is against the practice of the past for you to use force to take control of the Holy See without knowing the royal family. Maybe you should explain to me in person what you did. Signed: Gustavus and Ruler of the Lorraine Islands, Emperor approved by the Holy Spirit, Guardian of the Northern Frontier of the Holy Church, Arbiter, Heir to the Holy Sword, Cedric V. ”

"Gustav Empire, Gustav Empire ......," Graemer thought.

"This is the most powerful country on the continent and has a strong military. The black cat said, "Of course, they don't have paladins, and they don't have oracles. You have to admit that the Holy See is corrupt, but it still has some effect. At least no one on the continent will openly associate with Hell. ”

"It should be said that there are no public emissaries. Vivien corrected, "There are many more envoys on the continent than paladins, and there are them in every country. It's just that he doesn't openly admit his identity. ”

"Oh, okay. The black cat spread his hands: "But in short, this is a country that needs special attention." The North is different from the South, and the North has a big empire. I think the meaning of this letter is to test what you want to do. After all, you are now holding the Holy See. ”

"What do you think I should do?"

"Go!"

"Don't go!"

Black Cat and Vivien gave very different opinions.

"Why are you going?" exclaimed Vivien, "he's just an emperor, and we're holding the Holy See now." On this continent, the power of the church is greater than the power of the king! He should come to see him!"

"But things are a little different now, Gray. The black cat said earnestly: "If you are a normally elected pope, he should come to see you." But you're not. Also, although our approach makes perfect sense, not everyone believes it. Those who do not believe may cause us great trouble. It's not good for the reforms you're going to implement. We need to win over more people on your side. Emperor Gustav is one of the first targets, he didn't know anything about you before, and we should show kindness. ”

"Yes? I think we just need to do what we have to do, with absolute force, and we don't need to explain to them, and we don't need to negotiate. Maybe defeating the Gustav Empire is a great opportunity to increase your prestige!"

"Oh my God, Vivien, do you want Gray to beat all the nations?"

"Actually, I think it's a good idea. Oh yes, I forgot to mention it. The Gustav royal family has the support of the dragons behind them, and they also have dealings with the Titans. ”

"Dragons and ...... Titan?"

"Yes, but it doesn't matter, no race can fight against the Demon Lord anyway. ”

"Dragons and Titans aren't related!?"

Black Cat and Vivien kept arguing, and Gray listened quietly.

As for Catherine, her voice seemed to have disappeared. Although she still stayed with Gray.

......

Just as his father was in the center of the storm in the north, preparing to forcibly reform the Holy See, his son Richie was swimming in the "ocean of knowledge".

Sarina put on the thick frame and said softly: "Only the strength of magic power can be measured, and the combat power cannot be measured. Because it will be affected by a variety of factors, such as the environment, restraint, combat experience, and many other factors. Normally, no one would want to measure an individual's combat effectiveness, after all, most of the time there will be no solitary fight. And the most powerful thing about magic isn't in combat. ”

"Not for fighting?" asked Richie.

"Is it for fighting?" said Sarina seriously, "Magic can be used to make potions, it can be used to craft all kinds of magic items, and it can also make our lives easier. For example, flying magic. Just like human hands, are the main functions of human hands used for fighting?"

"You're right. Richie nodded thoughtfully and looked at Delia on the side, "Do you have anything to add?"

"No, she's quite right. Delia quickly shook her head.

"Also, why are you wearing frames?"

"Uh...... I just wanted to look more like a teacher. After all, it was my first time as a teacher. Sarina smiled awkwardly and took off the frames.

......

"Can you describe to me, me, my father, the two of you, my father's guardian angel and the temptation demon, and that ...... outside" Richie's hand pointed out the window in the direction of Abbed.

"Abd. Delia said her name directly.

"Yes, that's him. And the difference in the strength of the magic between the Holy Spirits?"

"Hmm......" Delia thought for a moment and said, "We take the magic of an adult Turu beast as a unit. ”

"What is Turrumon?"

"A kind of magical beast, there are many places. However, there are no on the Celtic continent. Breaking her fingers, Delia said seriously: "Your magic power is one hundred, the magic power of the Paladin is two hundred, Catherine's magic power is about fifteen hundred, Vivien's magic power is fourteen hundred, my magic power is eight hundred, and Sarina's magic power is about nine hundred." Abd's magic is about four thousand five. Words of the power of the Holy Spirit...... Maybe a million or ten million, maybe more. I don't know. That level of power is beyond our perception. ”

Richie was stunned for a moment, but what surprised him was not the power of the Holy Spirit, but the ......

"Wait, you said that there are Tulu beasts in many places, but not in the Celtic continent, what does this mean?

"No, there are no Turummon in Heaven and Hell. When I say a lot, I mean other planes. There are 1,200 planes I know of in this plane, and Celtus is just one of them. ”

"That'...... Does the Celtes share nineteen Holy Spirits with them, or do they have their own Holy Spirit?"

Not every plane has the Holy Spirit, some don't. Of course, the vast majority do. If there is a Holy Spirit, generally the Holy Spirit is different in every plane. ”

"So there are different demon lords, huh?"

"Yes. ”

"So, both angels and demons are foreign, and they are not the original creatures of Celtus?"

"Yes. Delia nodded again: "We originate from heaven and hell. But in this world, we have another place to live. We're in a rift in time and space, and the demons are in the abyss. Actually, I was born in a space-time rift, and I have never been to heaven. Actually, I wanted to go, but it was too far away, and I had to get permission from the Holy Spirit to go. ”

Richie was stunned, and his skull hurt a little.

He was skeptical that his father knew this, after all, Gray seemed to have learned nothing more than faith from his guardian angel.

It is indeed necessary to systematically learn magic and common sense.

"How do I get to the other planes?"

"Just open the spatial channel. ”

"Can you do it?"

"No, only the Holy Spirit and the Demon Lord can do it. Particularly powerful angels, such as the Twelve Legionnaires, can also be. There are also creatures with particularly strong magical powers, such as particularly powerful lichs, or particularly powerful dragons. ”

"Is it okay for a lich over 10,000 years old?"

"Uh...... Probably not. Lichs over 10,000 years old are powerful, but not strong enough to do so. ”

"Did you add anything to her?" Richie asked Sarina with a sideways face.

"Nope. Sarina spread her hands.

Richie felt like his demon creatures were confused.

What does that feel like? It's like when you suddenly find yourself just an ant, beyond your knowledge, there are humans, and there are bigger than humans, and elephants, and whales, all sorts of creatures that you can't imagine. There may be more powerful beings beyond their knowledge. They may be the equivalent of your entire world. In that case...... It doesn't seem to make sense to do anything you do.

For a moment, Richie suddenly understood something he didn't understand.

If it is considered entirely in terms of the human mind, then strength is absolute dependence. As long as you're strong enough, you can do whatever you want. After all, you can defeat all those who oppose you.

However, if there are many, many beings in this world who are countless times more powerful than you, so powerful that you can't even perceive their presence, but they affect you all the time, then this is not the case at all. Factions, contracts, agreements, exchanges of power, shelter and shelter, these will be very crucial points. For beings beyond your comprehension have made rules for you, and you can only abide by it.

This also explains why his father, Gray, is actually weaker than his guardian angel and the inducing demon, but he can get the favor of the demon lord and the attention of the Holy Spirit. When you're strong enough, strong enough to defeat all enemies, strength is crucial. When you're so weak that you can't look up and can't see the rule-maker, your pitifully small power doesn't matter. In this case, what seems to be meaningless faith becomes very important. Because faith is the highest rule formulated by the two camps.

"Whew......" let out a long sigh, and after a moment of suspicion of the demon life, Rich could only whisper: "Forget it, I'd better study hard." The world is just too big for me. ”

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