Commandments / You'd Better Find Someone Else

If it were Fujimaru Kyoya dealt with them a while ago, it might have taken some time, but the problem is that Fujimaru Kyoya has now mastered the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.

Under the gaze of that profound Mystic Eye, the "death" of all things was laid bare by Fujimaru Kyoya. Although the Old Man of the Mountain had also stated that there were some things in this world that were "neither alive nor dead" and could evade the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, such as the Relic of some monks after their death.

But the bishops and Knight before them clearly did not possess such skill.

"The scriptures say, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'"

Fujimaru Kyoya took out the Black Keys, which he had mastered in the past few days. The sharp blade sprang from the hilt, and he continued to recite verses from the Bible, this passage still from the Gospel of Gospel of Mark.

"Knight, kill him!"

Joshua was able to become a bishop not only because he had power, but also because he had sufficient skill in Magecraft. The air became hot and heavy, and the gravity in a certain area centered on Fujimaru Kyoya became abnormal, as if his body had been filled with mercury.

But ultimately, mercury is just that—mercury—and it can't stop Fujimaru Kyoya's progress.

[You could have easily killed your target with a single strike, but instead used another method to humiliate them. This made your stealth more visible to others, and you erased "intelligence" from everyone except the general public to maintain perfect stealth.]

I can do it without you telling me.

"Go and proclaim, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is near!'"

Fujimaru Kyoya took a step, and this step meant that these people were one step closer to Kingdom of Heaven, but these fools did not yet understand their situation.

The two Black Keys formed an inverted Cross, and there was not a trace of emotion in Fujimaru Kyoya's eyes.

"Brothers will kill their brothers, and fathers will kill their sons; children will turn against their parents and kill them."

The Bible shouldn't mean this, but that's exactly what's happening. Brothers, fathers, sons, and children are coming for Fujimaru Kyoya, simply because they've been sent to their deaths.

"Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace but war."

Because of the Miracle, the Knight had far fewer "threads" on them, but that didn't matter at all. As long as there was one "thread" that could be used, Fujimaru Kyoya could kill them.

"For I have come to estrange people from their fathers, daughters from their mothers, and daughters-in-law from their mothers-in-law."

Fujimaru Kyoya was speaking the words that Jesus had once said, words that were recorded in the Bible by his Disciples. Whether he had alienated people or not, no one knows, but Fujimaru Kyoya had indeed alienated people from one another.

"A man's enemies are his own householders. Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. Disciples who loves his son or daughter more than me is not Disciples of me. Anyone who does not carry his Cross and follow me is not Disciples of me."

Death descended, blood stained the ground, and amidst the chanting of sacred words, the terror, like aged wine, finally erupted at the critical point.

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Fujimaru Kyoya know what Jesus was thinking when he said those words. Since the other party was a great man, there might have been a deeper meaning behind his words. However, these words were recorded so rigidly that they became a tool of the Church.

The right to interpret the Bible was monopolized by the Church at this time. They could arbitrarily "understand" God's word and use it to control the people, even though the Church's words had long deviated from Jesus's thoughts.

This is why these Knights are fearless in the face of death, and it is also why Fujimaru Kyoya hates the Church.

The scriptures he recited grew faster and faster, as if fueled by the rage within him. Though the recitation was rapid, it was powerful and clear, accompanied by the clash of weapons and the falling of flesh and blood.

Fear drove the onlookers away, and Da Vinci wished he could leave immediately, but he was bound to the Cross.

He could only watch helplessly as Fujimaru Kyoya killed people, this young man whom he regarded as the True Ancestor, slaughtering priests with his Black Keys.

He could avoid seeing such a bloody scene if he closed his eyes, but as an artist, he couldn't possibly miss what he was seeing.

The saint amidst the sea of blood, the unique beauty of doing good through killing —Da Vinci, not only didn't close his eyes, but he wished he could engrave everything into his mind, and then immediately began to paint an oil painting.

Jesus said, "Who do you say I am?"

Fujimaru Kyoya walked on flesh and blood, stepping on the high and Cardinal. If the person in front of him wanted to unleash Miracle, his sharp Black Keys would slice off a piece of his flesh.

Curses and sacred prayers are utterly useless in the face of absolute violence.

"You are the Christ, the Son of the eternal God."

As Cardinal, Joshua naturally knew that these words were spoken by Jesus to his Disciples, and that his words were Disciples reply.

Jesus instructed his Disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.

This is the original text of the Bible, and also Fujimaru Kyoya's answer: Jesus is just Jesus, absolutely not some Christ.

"He is God, he is the supreme Lord, he died bearing all 'Original Sin,' and then rose again on the third day."

Joshua's expression became somewhat manic. Even though he was being trampled underfoot, his faith was absolutely indelible; Jesus was both the Son of God and a deity.

"He may be a god, but he is also a great man who has influenced many people. Yet you are using his name to abuse your power and amass wealth. How would he view the Church if he were alive?"

Fujimaru Kyoya inexplicably recalled a story.

On the day Shakyamuni Become Buddha under the Bodhi tree, Pāpīyas failed to obstruct him no matter what he did. In the end, he asked a question.

In the degenerate age, Pāpīyas's disciples and followers will wear robes and infiltrate temples to distort scriptures. What will Shakyamuni be able to do then?

Although it was not the end times, "demons" had indeed infiltrated the Church.

At that time, my true successor will leave the temple and come to earth to spread my true teachings and overthrow the false temples.

"Hmph~ You do have some backbone."

Fujimaru Kyoya praised the idea in his mind, knowing it was a god that gave him power, and he appreciated the answer.

I'm starting to believe that unreliable guy is a god, but there are more important things to do now.

"Tell me, why did you come to my house?"

Fujimaru Kyoya questioned, although his parents were unharmed and had been taken to safety by the Old Man of the Mountain, the servants who took care of his daily needs were dead.

Their lives matter too.

"Don't you know? Or are you just unaware? It doesn't matter anyway."

Whether it was due to his devout faith or an unwavering resolve, Joshua showed no fear in the face of death.

"All families connected to the Holy Grail will be destroyed. If you hadn't come out today, you could have changed your identity and continued to hide. But you killed me in public, which has nothing to do with the Holy Grail anymore."

Joshua looked at the madman before him with the same gaze he would give a dead man.

"I see."

Fujimaru Kyoya understood that the person before him wouldn't tell the truth, and he didn't have the ability to read Mana like Magecraft, but... it didn't matter anymore.

What are Commandments?

Fujimaru Kyoya asked, and these were still words from the Bible, but this time Joshua was well-versed in the Bible, couldn't say a word.

Jesus said, "You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, honor your father and your mother, and love your neighbor as yourself."

Fujimaru Kyoya gave his answer, severing the other's head as punishment for hypocritical piety, people who were essentially no different from Fujimaru Kyoya.

They talk about principles, but all they care about is business.

"Truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me."

These are the words Jesus spoke to his Disciples at the Last Supper, and now Fujimaru Kyoya is saying them to Bishop Joshua, whose head has been severed.

Normally, the Pope is chosen from among the Cardinal, but one of the successors to the Church is someone like that.

This is what Fujimaru Kyoya meant by "betrayal".

"We meet again. Do you still have this? I think it's quite useful."

Fujimaru Kyoya went up to the Cross and put Da Vinci down.

"Yes, but they've all been destroyed. But don't worry, give me some time and I can make one for you."

Da Vinci understood the crime of killing a Cardinal in the street, whether it was the Church or the nobles who wanted to curry favor with the Church. At this moment Fujimaru Kyoya's head was incredibly valuable.

Unfortunately, even if Da Vinci didn't admit it, he had now effectively become an accomplice of Fujimaru Kyoya.

Once they leave Fujimaru Kyoya's side, they will almost certainly be caught again within a few days.

In order to survive, he had to stay by Fujimaru Kyoya's side.

"So you're saying you want to come with me?"

Fujimaru Kyoya initially wanted to refuse, but the Black Keys was indeed a very useful weapon. At the same time, he also considered the problem that his Mystic Eye could not be closed, and perhaps he could ask Da Vinci to create an item to seal the Mystic Eyes, such as... glasses or something like that.

No... that's right.

"Sure, but can you grit your teeth and bear it for now?"

"Ah?"

Da Vinci didn't know why he was clenching his teeth, but with a loud bang and a sharp pain in the back of his head, he finally understood the meaning of those words.

"Because I'm going to launch a surprise attack."

Why didn't you say so sooner?

This was Da Vinci's last thought before he fell into a coma.

"Finally finished!"

Fujimaru Kyoya glanced at the simulator. With the last person involved, Da Vinci, falling into a coma, Fujimaru Kyoya had "Information Erasure" from everyone except the general public.

Another perfect stealth maneuver.

Fujimaru Kyoya.

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"Azure sky."

Da Vinci opened his eyes. He looked at the sky and felt the straw beneath him. He seemed to have left the terrifying execution ground and now he had left Florence.

What exactly happened?

Da Vinci felt a throbbing pain in his head whenever he pondered this problem, making it impossible for him to think about it, until a voice awakened his memory.

"You're awake? The sex reassignment surgery was a great success."

Da Vinci would never forget this voice. The existence of the "holy demon" fascinated Da Vinci. There was a unique beauty in the way the other party killed, which was a fatal temptation for an artist.

The premise is that this fatal feeling doesn't befall him.

No!

Da Vinci sprang to his feet and immediately checked his vital organs. After confirming that they were intact, Da Vinci let out a sigh of relief, whether from relief or disappointment.

"Just kidding, but do you still have this weapon? I broke it."

Two objects resembling sword hilts were thrown at him along with the words. Da Vinci naturally recognized the Black Keys he had created, but given the extent of the damage and the extent of the damage to his learning, he couldn't possibly imagine what had happened while he was unconscious.

"Flagg killed quite a few people just now in order to lead us out of the city."

Chris was sewing a tattered garment nearby; after all, no matter how strong Fujimaru Kyoya, he couldn't guarantee that his clothes would remain completely undamaged.

At this point, all Chris could do for Fujimaru Kyoya was sew clothes; she didn't have white thread, so she could only sew them on with red thread.

"Sure, but I need some time to set up the workshop, and more importantly, we need money."

Magecraft isn't a magic bullet; the principle of equivalent exchange is the truth of the world. To obtain such a sharp sword, you need sufficient materials.

Da Vinci was just a poor painter, and although Chris was a wealthy young lady, she had very little money on her at the last minute.

Fujimaru Kyoya didn't bring any money with him.

"We're going to France, but we don't have the money for a boat trip, so it's better to travel by land."

"Lu Lu? Are you crazy?"

Da Vinci couldn't believe it. Did these people not understand what traveling by land meant? Their destination was...

"If we travel by land, we must pass through the Holy Roman Empire and the Papal States, where the Church wields considerable power."

Although the Holy Roman Empire was looked down upon by many in later generations, the mere mention of the word "Rome" still held a mysterious and intimidating power for people of that era.

As for the Papal States? They seem to be nothing special.

"The Holy Roman Empire you mentioned... was it very powerful?"

Fujimaru Kyoya recalled his memories of surfing the internet, and it seemed that most people looked down on the so-called "Shinra" and even expelled it from the Rome Empire.

It is neither sacred, nor Rome, nor an empire.

In the early 15th century... ahem, the House of Habsburg used marriage alliances to win over various Prince-Elector and eventually seized the title of Holy Roman Emperor.

While such a good approach sounds wonderful, there is actually a problem: the Church's approval.

"It's not a matter of strength. The House of Habsburg has been able to hold onto the throne for so long thanks to marriage alliances and the Church's approval. Both are indispensable. As long as the Pope gives the order..."

Da Vinci dared not continue. Even though the Shinra Roman Empire could not compare to the historical Roman Empire, a fallen camel is still bigger than a horse. If the three of them appeared on Shinra territory, they would face pursuit from the entire country.