A Trial That Collapsed on Its Own

When Fang Li's voice reached the ears of everyone present, two people reacted to Fang Li words.

The Witch Cult seemed to have completely suppressed their emotions, and were not swayed by Fang Li's every move.

Petelgeuse's laughter abruptly stopped.

Emilia opened her eyes wide and looked at Fang Li with disbelief.

Feeling Emilia's gaze, Fang Li did not go to meet her, but instead spoke indifferently.

"I know that the trial you're referring to is the test of Emilia can become the vessel for the resurrection of the ' Witch of Envy '."

Yes.

This is Petelgeuse's goal, and also the goal of the Witch Cult.

Ever since the Witch Cult began its fanatical belief in the "Witch of Envy," the Half-Elf of this world have faced calamity.

Simply because they belong to the same race as Satella: Half-Elf.

In the eyes of the Witch Cult, there is only one Half-Elf in this world, the "Witch of Envy," Satella; the existence of other Half-Elf is nothing but a desecration of Satella.

The value of anything decreases when there is too much of it.

Holding this belief, the Witch Cult cannot tolerate any Half-Elf other than the "Witch of Envy," and will definitely eliminate Half-Elf they discover.

Of course, the targets of the Witch Cult to eliminate were not limited to Half-Elf.

Because of Satella's attempt to destroy the world four hundred years ago, the Witch Cult, which fanatically worships this witch, also acts on this wish, constantly causing disasters around the world.

The Oni, to which Rem and Ram belong, are among the victims of this disaster.

"However, Emilia is different from the other Half-Elf. She has silver hair and looks exactly like the legendary witch, which is why you started pursuing Emilia."

"You want to resurrect the ' Witch of Envy,' so you've decided to Emilia as a vessel for Witch of Envy."

"The so-called trial is to use your methods to bring disaster to Emilia's surroundings and her home, and to baptize Emilia."

"If Emilia survives in the end, then you should support her."

"If Emilia is ultimately killed by you, then you will take her body and simply treat her as a vessel."

"The first step in this is to destroy Emilia's hideout and attack Roswaal's mansion and Aram Village."

As he said this, Fang Li looked at Petelgeuse face was stiff, and spoke with a half-smile.

"Am I wrong? Diligent, Archbishop of Sin?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Petelgeuse, who was biting his fingers, grinned.

That smile was extremely wicked.

It was this smile that told Emilia.

Everything Fang Li said is true.

Emilia's body began to tremble.

That's because of anger.

For the first time, Emilia displayed an uncontrollable rage and spoke in a low voice.

"Villains..."

This assessment is a gross underestimation of this madman.

"This is a trial! Everything is for the sake of this trial!"

Petelgeuse hugged his own body, ignoring Emilia's angry expression and bloodstained fingers, and became completely absorbed in his own world, letting out a series of ecstatic cries.

"The witches we await are for love! For fear of love! For the legacy of love! For compassionate love! For grateful love! For thirsting love! For benevolent love! For respectful love! For affectionate love! For ultimate love! For selfish love! For pure love! For devoted love! For romantic love! For kinship love! For faithful love! For deep love! For benevolent love! For cherished love! For fervent love! For exclusive love! For hateful love! For loyal love! For favored love! For love in poverty! For partial love! For blind love! For friendship! For compassion!"

"To repay the witch's love, a trial must be thrown! Foolish nobles and mediocre villagers are not worthy of the witch's love!"

"Therefore, they must be killed!"

"That's right! Kill them!"

"Only if you pass the trial and survive will you be qualified to receive the witch's love!"

"If you die, it means you haven't given anything! You haven't tried anything! You haven't had any faith!"

"This is sloth!"

"The lazy are not worthy of the witch's love! Only the diligent can receive her favor!"

"Therefore! Trials are necessary! They are essential!"

"This! It's all love!"

That is undoubtedly a fallacy.

No, "fallacies" is not enough to describe Petelgeuse's insane ideas.

That was truly evil and heretical, something that humanity could not tolerate.

Emilia's breathing became rapid, and her eyes revealed her anxiety.

"Could it be that the trial has already..."

It's already unfolding in Mezas Territory, hasn't it?

Emilia dared not ask that question.

Because Emilia was afraid.

I was afraid of hearing the answer I least wanted to hear.

Emilia was unaware of this.

"It seems that my preparations beforehand have come in handy."

A single, casual remark not only dispelled Emilia's fear but also silenced Petelgeuse's piercing laughter once more.

Tilting his head and bulging his eyes, Petelgeuse asked in an incredulous tone.

What are you saying?

Petelgeuse's words were met only with a light laugh from Fang Li.

"I already knew your purpose. Did you think I would have been completely unprepared?"

Fang Li held Emilia in one arm and raised the Moon Blade in the other, pointing Petelgeuse, and spoke slowly.

"Although I didn't expect you to make a move at this time, I spent a considerable amount of time arranging ' Beast Tamer ' within the mansion to guard against a potential sneak attack."

Upon hearing Emilia Fang Li's words, Emilia immediately realized what he meant.

That's right.

Fang Li had already made preparations.

In order to deal with the Witch Cult's attack, Fang Li had captured Meli a month ago and broken off the horns of most of the Demon Beast in the forest, giving them to Meli to bring Meli under his control.

"I gave Meli only one order: let the Demon Beast roam freely, but once they smell the scent of a witch, no matter who it is, they must be eliminated!"

Fang Li spoke in a calm voice, reassuring Emilia and Petelgeuse with the facts.

"Roswaal's mansion and Aram Village are located on the edge of a forest inhabited by Demon Beast. If any members of the Witch Cult were to venture into it, they would inevitably be attacked by the Demon Beast!"

"Therefore, your trial was doomed from the very beginning!"

Just as Fang Li's last words echoed through the air, Petelgeuse swelled up, transforming into countless Invisible Hand that shot into the sky.

"Go to hell..."

With a death declaration devoid of emotion, Petelgeuse's horrifying, expressionless demeanor, countless Invisible Hand transformed into a tsunami, surging towards Fang Li.

Fang Li Emilia were both covered up at the same time.