Artificial Holy Infant

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Tullatin never imagined these people would be so bold as to barge into the leader's office.

I was allowed in because he's my father, what right do you have?

Is he your father too?

But this is definitely not the time to worry about these things. Compared to not being able to find the pregnant woman, he is now more afraid that these Believer of the New God [Filth and Decay] will be discovered by church personnel and arrested and severely tortured.

They are the hope for spreading new Faith and ideas; how could they perish here!

So Tullatin quickly took a few steps, pulled Cheng Shi into the room, and then led him behind a huge bookcase, while also pulling up the curtains next to it.

This created a small space behind the curtains, perfectly concealing the two people behind them.

Seeing this skillful operation, Cheng Shi smiled.

"You're still laughing? You've got some nerve! Do you know what happened to the last rebel who broke into the leader's office?"

Tullatin's tone was indeed anxious, tinged with a hint of anger. However, this anger wasn't due to Cheng Shi's recklessness, but rather Tullatin's frustration at not finding news of the "Filth and Decay" Holy Infant.

Seeing his expression, Cheng Shi remained unperturbed, still smiling. He raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "What will be the outcome?"

What will be the outcome?

After being deprived of his reproductive rights, he was forced to die by having his skin lacquered with gold paint!

You wouldn't want to know how they treat blasphemers, and you, my friend, trespassing in a church is already blasphemy!

Tullatin's expression showed some fear when he spoke of punishments, but he quickly shook his head and said, "Let's not talk about that. Now there's a big problem. Where did you get this news that the Holy Infant is about to be born?"

"I said it."

Tullatin was taken aback, then said irritably:

"I know you said it. Don't waste time playing word games here. What I mean is, where did you get your information from?"

Was it a divine oracle sent down by Him?

Or is it some kind of divination or fortune-telling method?

When did you learn of this news? Most importantly, is this news accurate?

Cheng Shi's expression was strange. He pointed to himself and said in a serious tone:

"I didn't play word games; this is the message I sent."

He did not issue any divine pronouncements, nor did we make any prophecies about the Holy Infant. The source of this news was me; I myself spoke of the impending birth of the Holy Infant.

"..." Tullatin was stunned, and then infinite confusion rose in his eyes. "What? You said it yourself? Since you didn't do any divination or prophecy, how do you know about the Holy Infant, and how do you know where and when He will be born?"

"I have no idea."

"You don't know?!" Tullatin's voice suddenly rose, and his expression became distorted, but he quickly covered his mouth, his eyes wide with shock and confusion.

Looking at Cheng Shi's calm expression, which didn't seem like he was joking, he instantly realized that he had been deceived by this person who called himself Believer of "Filth and Decay".

There may not be any "Filth and Decay" Holy Infant in this world at all!

No, not even that [Filth and Decay] that carries good intentions...

Is He also a fake?

Upon realizing this, Tullatin pointed at Cheng Shi in disbelief, his finger trembling, and roared angrily in a low voice:

"How could you not know?!"

You are His follower, how could you not know?

If there were no prophecies, divinations, or oracles, wouldn't that mean the birth of the Holy Infant was nothing but your fabrication?

You're lying to me!?

What exactly do you want to do?

Why are you trying to deceive me with secrets about the New God and this good will!

Tullatin cried, cursing and sobbing at the same time.

This afternoon, he was looking down on clever people with fanatical Faith, but by evening, he had become a staunch Believer of "Filth and Decay," and even began to weep bitterly over the false Holy Infant.

It's clear that he truly worships the will of [Filth and Decay] and longs for Him to truly descend.

But such a stark contrast still left Cheng Shi feeling somewhat wistful.

The life that Birth is about to Sinking Filth and Decay, and it is unknown whose fault it is.

But no matter whose fault it is, it definitely has nothing to do with me...

Cheng Shi sighed inwardly. All he needed was a tool, a tool to make the Holy Infant appear and be known to the entire church, and Tullatin was just right, which was why he chose to come here.

Seeing Tullatin crying angrily, he gradually suppressed his smile and said seriously:

What is deception?

Tullatin wiped away his tears, feeling extremely aggrieved. "The birth of the Holy Infant was fake, it was a fabrication out of thin air, wasn't it a lie?!"

"Who said the birth of the Holy Infant was fake?"

"?" Tullatin's eyes were practically spitting fire. He grabbed Cheng Shi by the collar and shouted angrily, "You said it yourself! You said there was no divine decree, no divination, no prophecy. You fabricated the story of the Holy Infant's birth out of thin air! How else do you want to play me for a fool?!"

Cheng Shi did not resist, but calmly sneered, "Yes, I said it, but why is what I said a lie?"

"???"

Tullatin was stunned. He felt that Cheng Shi's words had a hidden meaning, so he frowned and looked at the other person, staring into Cheng Shi's eyes as if trying to figure out what this self-proclaimed Believer of "Filth and Decay" was trying to say.

Cheng Shi chuckled and continued:

"I have a question for you: why do we need a Holy Infant?"

Why is it necessary?

Nature will spread the name of the New God under the guidance of the Holy Infant, so that His Will and radiance may spread to every corner of the world, saving those who are lost and whose minds have been corrupted by the will of [Birth]!

"You said all of that!"

Tullatin answered through gritted teeth, and Cheng Shi nodded approvingly.

"That's right, that's indeed the case. Now, the second question:"

What does the Holy Infant look like?

Tullatin paused for a moment, then grew even more furious. "The Holy Infant is fake. Who knows what He looks like? Even if He were real, He wasn't even born yet, how could He...?"

He Tullatin mid-sentence, seemingly suddenly understanding Cheng Shi's meaning. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Cheng Shi, stammering:

"You... you... you want to forge this!?"

"You want to fake a Holy Infant?!"

"Brilliant!" Cheng Shi slapped away Tullatin's trembling hand, straightened his collar, and said, "But the wording is wrong. This is not forgery, but creation. The spread of the New God's will needs a symbol. We lack this symbol, so we are prepared to create this symbol ourselves."

Tullatin was stunned. His mind was racing. He stared at Cheng Shi in shock, barely able to speak.

"You... you are blaspheming!"

"Blasphemy?" Cheng Shi shook his head with a devout expression. "No, no, no, you're wrong. I'm not blaspheming. I'm just following my own desires, and embracing desires is the greatest offering to Him!"

Therefore, I did not blaspheme Him, but rather... I offered Him in reverence!

"Boom--"

Tullatin's brain exploded.

He trembled with the rebellious yet novel will of [Filth and Decay], Cheng Shi's words echoing in his mind, his mouth opening and closing uncontrollably as he murmured:

"This is not blasphemy... this is dedication..."

Embrace desire... Embrace desire... Create the Holy Infant... Bring His Will to the world...

Break free from shackles... confront your desires...

As he spoke, Tullatin's confused eyes cleared again, a devout and resolute light flashing in them. He solemnly hooked his two index fingers together in front of him and said firmly:

"Break free from shackles and confront your desires!"

"..."

That lousy gesture shouldn't have been used here!

But with the atmosphere already so heated, Cheng Shi couldn't very well contradict himself, so he had no choice but to follow suit.

That's so weird, two men making that gesture at each other, it's so strange...

After finishing his "prayer," Tullatin wiped the snot and tears from his face and said very seriously:

"The Holy Infant must be born soon?"

Oh wow, so you have a goal now?

You can apply what I haven't said to any other situations?

Cheng Shi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded quickly. "Yes, we have a series of plans to promote the [Filth and Decay] will, but the prerequisite is that we need a Holy Infant."

"Yes, I understand. I have a way. The third floor of the church library still holds the Wuma Sinners' Birth Descendant Technique. As long as we get that, we can bring the 'Holy Infant' into the world within a few days!"

Birth Descendant Technique?

Cheng Shi raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself that, as expected, the Divine Nurturing Church knew something about the Wuma Sinners.

But that's not the most important thing. Getting someone to have a child is simple; the problem is how to make people believe that this is the "Filth and Decay" Holy Infant. That's the real reason Cheng Shi needs Tullatin.

No one knows better than someone who detests Birth than how to provoke Believer in Birth, and no one knows better than the Church Leader's Son how the flow of information within the church works. As long as the identity of this fictitious Holy Infant is confirmed through Tullatin's means, and then He is saved, wouldn't the task of the Trials be completed?

And this is the Trials- clearing plan that Cheng Shi came up with!

Since the Life That Should Not Be Born does not exist in Dolgo D, I will create one myself. When everyone firmly believes that a certain unborn baby is a "Filth and Decay" Holy Infant, wouldn't protecting Him fulfill the requirements of the Trials?

As for whether there really was the Life That Should Not Be Born in Dolgo D that shouldn't have been born...

Maybe there are, but I haven't found them.

Who told him to hide it so well...?

Cheng Shi smiled, listened intently to the sounds around him, and then drew back the curtains.

There was still no news from the squinty-eyed guy, so he needed to get his hands on the Birth Descendant Technique as a backup first. He pointed out the window and said:

"Then... lead the way?"

Tullatin nodded firmly. "Follow me!"