"Holy Grail" / All Is Void, All Is Permitted ...

"First they wiped out the Shinra's Dead Apostle army, and then they repelled the Black Ji and the White Beast? As expected, something as important as the Holy Grail is protected by the strong."

Inside the cathedral in Rome City, the Pope walked down step by step. It was easy to find out that both the True Ancestor and the Dead Apostle had been defeated. This strength made the Pope even more certain that this time he had truly found the Holy Grail.

Therefore, the Church must bring out some of its ancestral traditions.

"Repelling the White Beast is indeed a terrifying achievement. However, the White Beast's strength lies in its advantage over primates. If this advantage were not present, humanity would not be so powerless, and the Church would still have a chance to destroy the Holy Grail."

The Pope did not believe that Fujimaru Kyoya had suppressed the White Beast through sheer strength, but rather that the opponent had somehow bypassed the White Beast's special attack.

"It seems most fitting that you, the one who destroys the Holy Grail, God-Slaying Object, would be so kind as to do so."

The Pope looked at the spearhead surrounded by countless Mana. It was originally just an ordinary object, but because it was stained with the Blood of God, it became Sacred Relic passed down through generations of the Church.

The Longinus Spear.

Originally, it was just the weapon of a Rome soldier named Gaius Cassius Longinus, but now it is stained with divine blood and has been worshipped as Sacred Relic.

The gun's shaft has been weathered away by time, but the spearhead stained with divine blood still shines brightly; time has not corroded it but has instead bestowed upon it brilliance.

This is proof of God; what else could a creature with such blood be but a god?

God does not need offspring.

"The Rhongomyniad sent the Lord back to Kingdom of Heaven, and now it will sever His bloodline, making God's authority unquestionable. This is what believers should do."

The Pope knelt on the ground in prayer. He felt no remorse for his decision to kill the descendants of Jesus, after all, Jesus was no longer just a person, but a god living in the hearts of all.

Countless people place their faith in him, as he is the source of livelihood for millions of laborers. Such a god must not have any blemishes.

"Millennium Castle has moved from its original location, the Dead Apostle are restless, and with the Church on top of that... there's no way we can fail this time."

The Pope was so certain.

Annamas a small town in France. It has no special products and its economy is underdeveloped. It's a place with absolutely no profit. Even the Church only has a small chapel there, and it's hardly maintained.

Today, however, a few strangers came to this small church.

Is this the place?

Da Vinci looked at the dilapidated chapel, never expecting that the "Holy Grail" the group was looking for would be in such an unassuming place.

Come in.

The so-called trial was over. The Old Man of the Mountain led everyone into the church. He knew the mechanisms inside by heart and adjusted the candlesticks, vases, bookshelves, and Holy Grail in a specific order. The floor began to shake, and then a passage leading to the underground appeared.

For the Old Man of the Mountain, who was so close to death, it wasn't a difficult task to also look after this cemetery.

In addition, Christianity, Judaism, Islam are basically religions that are essentially one and the same, all ultimately believing in one God. Therefore, having him guard this place is not considered a condescension.

Without anyone's prompting, a sacred feeling emanated from them as they approached, causing them to slow their pace, unwilling to disturb the Peaceful Sleep of the sleeping person within.

The heavy Stone Gate was pushed open by the Old Man of the Mountain, and rows of flames lit up the hall, illuminating it. Inside, a transparent coffin was placed, and a woman lay inside. Time had left no trace on her, and the concept of "decay" did not exist for her.

So dignified and beautiful, she truly deserves to be called Jesus' Goddess.

"She is..."

Chris looked at the woman lying quietly in the coffin. If the Old Man of the Mountain wasn't lying, then this woman was her ancestor.

"Mary Magdalene, this is the name she left in the Bible, who was united with Jesus and left behind his bloodline. Some of the Disciples even believed that she was Jesus' true successor."

Everyone was prepared for what the Old Man of the Mountain had said, but they were still shocked when the moment came.

If Jesus' original chosen successor was his wife, then why were his Disciples who founded the Church in later generations?

"The Bible was not written by God, but rather, like the Analects of Confucius in the East, it was a book recorded by others. Therefore, even without mentioning the New and Old Testaments, there are still many versions of the Bible. Later, Emperor Constantine unified them."

The Old Man of the Mountain talks about "unification," but everyone knows perfectly well what the other side has actually done.

They destroyed some books that were detrimental to the Church, kept those that were beneficial, even altered the stories within them, and marginalized a woman as much as possible.

That woman was Mary Magdalene, the woman now lying in her coffin.

"Wait, if all of this is true, then Christianity has been persecuting women all these years..."

Da Vinci reviewed the development of the Church over the years, and if the Old Man of the Mountain's account is true, then everything about the Church can be explained.

In the Church, only priests can preach using the Bible; there is no such thing as a nun preaching. In the Church, there are only priests, and there is no such thing as a "godmother."

"Although it's in line with the times, the Church does indeed have this intention in mind."

Although the Old Man of the Mountain is not a member of the Church, he has lived for so many years and seen the world go by, even if he hasn't eaten pork. He has seen too many immoral things the Church has done over the years, and with a little deduction, he can understand the underlying intentions.

"Chris, you are a descendant of Jesus, you have the most sacred blood in your veins, and you are the person the Church fears most. Even if you have done nothing, your very existence is a threat."

Mary Magdalene is the "Holy Grail," and the divine "blood" within her is their child. This bloodline has been passed down time and again, until only Chris remained.

The Old Man of the Mountain was forcing Chris to make a choice: continue to change her identity and live in seclusion, or rely on Fujimaru Kyoya's power to infiltrate Rome and seize the throne.

This is a question that requires careful consideration. If Chris wants to reclaim everything that belongs to her, then she must confront the entire Church... no, and the forces that depend on and cooperate with the Church.

That would then be a war that would engulf the whole of Europe.

"If you want, I'll do it for you."

Fujimaru Kyoya was not afraid, not because of the six Royal Authority, but because this power should have belonged to Chris. If she wanted to use this power, he could act as her Executor.

He wasn't afraid, no matter who the other person was.

Chapter 218 Nothing is true, everything is permitted 53/112

With the arrival of the Old Man of the Mountain, Fujimaru Kyoya bothered to conceal his whereabouts, or rather, with a skeleton carrying two will-o'-the-wisps floating in its eye sockets, hiding was impossible.

Their arrival in Annamas was not kept too secret, and the Dead Apostle headed in large numbers toward the dilapidated town, while a castle from the Shinra Empire floated in the air.

Although the castle concealed it with Magecraft, that was merely a trick to fool ordinary people. Even a novice Magecraft could sense its powerful Mana.

The Wrath True Ancestor sought to destroy those who had defiled True Ancestor decrees, and the Dead Apostle could not allow a powerful figure like Fujimaru Kyoya, who held the power of life and death over them, to remain alive in the world.

As for their rear, the Pope himself led the Church this time, with Cardinal coming out, accompanied by Knight and Inquisitor, and even bringing out Sacred Relic.

The Church's primary objective remains destroying the Holy Grail and its contents. As for the Dead Apostle and True Ancestor, if they can be eliminated in one fell swoop, the Pope will not hesitate to act ruthlessly.

As for Fujimaru Kyoya and his group, they didn't seem to care about these things, or perhaps they didn't care even if they did.

Whether it's fighting against the whole world or living a life of anonymity, these are all endings that Fujimaru Kyoya can accept. He has had too many spectacular simulations, so it's not bad to settle for the ordinary once in a while.

However, he would not make the decision himself, but would let the ruler of the Royal Authority make it.

"I don't want to take anything back. I'm just me, and Chris is just Chris. We don't have any noble blood. I just want to be a painter."

Even if Chris didn't seek redress from Church for the persecution of her people, the Church wouldn't let her go if she was unaware of it.

She simply didn't want Fujimaru Kyoya to risk his life by fighting to the death just for the sake of a promise.

At first, it was just a few Templar Knights; then came the Italy pursuers, the Shinra's Dead Apostle legions, the Millennium Castle where the True Ancestor gathered, the "Ancestor" of the Dead Apostle, and the White Beast... What kind of enemies will they encounter next?

"There aren't many people in this world I can rely on, and I don't want to lose any of them."

Because of her grandfather's doting, Chris had no friends she could talk to, let alone close friends.

Fujimaru Kyoya had a seemingly joking "Three-Year Pact" with her, but what should have been a joke turned into an unusually serious one. He could have easily kicked her aside and lived a carefree life, but he still went to such lengths for his fiancée.

This is why Chris was willing to give her Stigmata to him; it was Fujimaru Kyoya's unwavering support that earned Chris's complete devotion.

"I see."

Fujimaru Kyoya respected Chris's opinion, but at the same time glanced at the Old Man of the Mountain; he couldn't stay in Europe for even a second longer.

In Europe, where the Church's influence is widespread, even he couldn't guarantee Chris's safety at all times. Only by going to the Middle East, where Islam is more prevalent, could he stop the Church's harassment.

The ancestors of the Chris's House probably considered this method as well, but for various reasons, they didn't implement it.

If they really do manage to take over everything from the Church, the wonderful days that await them are simply unimaginable.

It took Chris a great deal of courage to make the decision to give up such enormous benefits.

"I will provide you with a way out. The doctrine of the Trinity is not recognized in Islamic teachings, so you do not need to worry about being persecuted."

The Old Man of the Mountain made a guarantee; after all, with him watching over them, Chris and her descendants should be safe. However...

"This coffin cannot be placed here."

Fujimaru Kyoya a devout believer, but he still wouldn't allow anyone to damage the coffin. After all, it was Chris's ancestor, and it would be too pitiful for him to be unable to rest in peace even in death.

"Hmph~ Quite a few uninvited guests have arrived."

The Old Man of the Mountain sensed the crowd gathering in this direction; they were clearly not benevolent people.

"It's alright, this is the last battle. After this fight, we'll leave this place."

Fujimaru Kyoya whispered words of comfort to Chris, while glancing at Da Vinci, who, understanding the gesture, handed over a series of prepared Black Keys to Fujimaru Kyoya.

Although it was a mass-produced item, the fact that Fujimaru Kyoya was consuming it so rapidly made Da Vinci feel a little sorry for him. If this guy hadn't robbed a True Ancestor, who the hell could afford to consume it like this?

"Thank you for your help. Please protect them for now. I'll be right back."

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at the Old Man of the Mountain. Whether in the Sixth Singularity or at this moment, he could not act casually unless it was the most dangerous moment. This was obviously due to some kind of rule restricting him.

If there were no rules, the Old Man of the Mountain could have brought Chris here by himself, so why did he have to make Fujimaru Kyoya agree to that so-called trial?

"After the last encounter, the White Beast won't act easily, but that doesn't mean you're without an opponent. The White Princess in the Millennium Castle is favored by Gaia, so you must be careful."

The Old Man of the Mountain still offered a word of advice. Although he hadn't taught Fujimaru Kyoya much, he still valued such talent.

As for the Dead Apostle and the Church, there's no need to remind them at all.

[You slowly walk up the secret passage to the surface. The small Church is now teeming with all sorts of Dead Apostle and Familiar, and countless mechanical puppets. The military force before you is enough to wipe out a small country overnight.]

The putrid stench of the Dead Apostle made Fujimaru Kyoya frown, but an even stronger sense of oppression came from above.

High above the castle, a girl with long golden hair looked down. She had no expression and was like a machine.

That's right, when she's working, she's like a machine.

"Is it just bad luck? It seems like I always find myself on the opposite side of a lot of people."

Fujimaru Kyoya dragged the Black Keys in his hand toward the endless horde of Dead Apostle.

Because his existence is a threat to the entire Dead Apostle and even the True Ancestor, the Dead Apostle and the True Ancestor join forces in the face of the crisis of annihilation.

Because her existence was a shock to the faith of the whole of Europe, and faced with the crisis of the foundation of faith being shaken, the Pope and the Cardinal all came to the front line, and even the Longinus Spear was brought in.

Both of them were shaking up two "societies," but so what?

When order collapses, all things are vanity; when ideals are established, all things are permitted.

There is no order in this world anymore, and their only wish is to live a peaceful and stable life.

Chapter 219 Don't go, there are too many of them 54/112

The flames that terrified the Dead Apostle reappeared. If they could, the Dead Apostle would never want to get close to that terrifying thing, but this time, led by the two King of Dead Apostles, none dared to take a step back.

Despite their countless reluctances, they had to step into that sea of fire, only to be killed by sharp blades that appeared out of nowhere.

[You used the firelight to conceal yourself in the shadows. While this stealth method wouldn't be enough to deal with the Dead Apostle who had become "Ancestors," it would still be sufficient against these ordinary Dead Apostle.]

[Your vision is filled with "lines," and low-level Dead Apostle are covered in "death." With a casual swing of your Black Keys, several pieces of flesh will appear and be ignited by azure flames.]

All lives you kill are added to your "Flock," and the larger your "Flock," the less likely you are to die.

The Old Man of the Mountain did not hold back in his teachings; even with countless arms and eyes watching, Fujimaru Kyoya was still able to use the flames to transform them into a shield that concealed his figure.

"Why is the Lord so angry that he has caused dark clouds to cover the Zion City?"

"Authority" already makes Fujimaru Kyoya stronger in battle, and "Judgment" has the power to purify all evil in the world. Combined with the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, he can kill the most enemies with the least amount of power.

In killing the Dead Apostle, he was more efficient than the Old Man of the Mountain.

"Boom!"

The enormous puppet, as tall as a mountain, slowly approached. Its master, Van Fem, stood atop the puppet, Fujimaru Kyoya, he felt a pressure emanating from it.

"Too dangerous."

Although Van Phim was the Ancestor of Dead Apostles and one of the oldest, unlike Dead Apostle White-Winged Duke, he was, in a sense, a pacifist whose greatest hobby was simply manipulating puppets.

But at this moment, Fujimaru Kyoya, a monster who seemed to have appeared only to Dead Apostle, made him unable to sit still any longer.

Even the most peaceful and kind-hearted person would not stand idly by and watch their race be in danger, let alone the Ancestor of Dead Apostles.