Dekan Tortures the Bishops Online

"You're all shrouded in darkness, you're obviously not up to any legitimate business! What's wrong with my anti-prostitution and anti-gang squad conducting a surprise inspection?"

Dekan said righteously and eloquently.

"Can someone come and kick him out?!"

The Bishop of Frenzy clutched his head and cried out in despair.

What kind of era and what kind of people dare to cause trouble at their Bishop Council!

"No, His Holiness the Pope is not here. The bishop has no authority to expel him."

"So, as long as we have meetings in the future, this thing will always be here listening in?"

"I'm afraid so."

"What's worse, he can not only listen in, but he can even offer his opinions..."

Several bishops discussed the matter with great indignation.

Although their expressions were unclear, one could guess that their faces must be as black as pots.

Hahahaha.

One bishop, however, was laughing so hard he was doubled over, already clutching his stomach as he sat on his own black, floating object.

He seemed completely unconcerned about Dekan's arrival, finding it all quite amusing.

"You really did it, Dekan. I'm really growing to like you more and more."

Moreover, the bishops present all knew exactly how Dekan had managed to infiltrate the meeting.

Logically, even if he stole Evans's Bishop's Token, he wouldn't be able to use it.

However, the Bishop's Token has one unique characteristic.

To ensure the absolute power of the bishop.

If a member of the church defeats a bishop, then that person can become the new bishop.

To become a full member of the church, one only needs the help of a high-ranking official to manipulate things behind Dekan scenes, thus bypassing other approval processes and obtaining a certificate of membership.

Once Dekan obtains the Cleric's Certificate and personally defeats Evans, his Cleric's Certificate will be upgraded to a brand new Bishop's Token!

"Dekan!! Get out of here right now! Otherwise, even if I have to march all the way to the Norton Kingdom, I will take back your Bishop's Token!"

The Bishop of Frenzy pointed at Dekan and roared.

In this space, no one can cause any harm to others; everyone is a projection.

Even for a bishop, the only way to depose another bishop is to kill him.

"Rain or shine, the Royal Capital be waiting for you. Just wait and see if I can't make you suffer."

Dekan simply responded with a mocking laugh.

"You!"

Clearly, the Bishop of Frenzy was powerless against Dekan.

No matter how powerful an eighth-rank bishop is, it's impossible for him to directly storm the Royal Capital and cause trouble for Dekan.

If we really go there, I'm afraid we won't be able to escape.

"Oh no! This means the Bishop Council can't be held anymore!"

"Even if he doesn't say anything, just standing there is enough to annoy us! He's heard all the intelligence!"

While the other bishops clutched their heads and roared in pain...

"Hey, let's add each other as friends."

Dekan noticed a black floating stone approaching him, and the bishop on it greeted him warmly.

Does the Bishop's Token have a private chat function?

Dekan asked.

"Yes, yes, I'll teach you."

"Then I'll leave it to you."

"Damn it! You two are chatting now! Minos, you bastard! If you don't want to be in the meeting, get out!"

The other bishops soon discovered that a witty fellow had begun engaging in mischievous behavior.

They were already angry enough, and now it seems like they're adding fuel to the fire, wanting to clean house first.

"You bunch of idiots, don't you understand the mutual respect and appreciation among researchers?"

Having said that, Shadow Bishop Minos ignored the other bishops who were shouting and began to teach Dekan how to use the Bishop's Token.

So now the temple is filled with a few people cursing, and two people sitting in a corner, exchanging contact information like they're using cell phones.

"Alright, from now on we're friends and can contact each other anytime. Of course, we're too far apart, so physical projection or voice communication would consume too much mana. I suggest using teleportation instead."

Minos explained patiently.

"Thank you... but are you this outgoing with everyone?"

Dekan couldn't help but ask.

He seemed to find this Shadow Bishop Minos quite interesting and didn't mind talking to him a little longer.

Anyway, it seems like this bishop is the only one I can communicate with normally.

It was only now that Dekan realized just how free the Resurrection Church was.

They can either kill each other to rise to power, or they can manipulate the mentality of their own people.

"Of course not, I'm only this friendly to my friends."

Minos answered.

Don't you think we should be enemies?

Dekan asked again.

Minos: "Can't an enemy be a friend?"

"..."

Minos's answer stunned Dekan.

Dekan: "Are you serious?"

Minos: "Hmm."

"Let's be friends until we actually meet, but if we do meet one day, I won't hold back."

Me too.

While the two were talking, the other bishops were at a loss for words when it came to scolding Dekan.

They even started hurling insults at Minos.

"Let's suspend the Bishop Council for now until His Holiness the Pope returns."

"Agree."

"I object. You're forming cliques and excluding me."

Dekan suddenly interjected.

"You're against your own opinion!"

"I'm asking you all, with this certificate in my hand, do I qualify as a bishop?"

Dekan raised the Bishop's Token in his hand.

"You're at best a mole! A traitor!"

Dekan: "That's not right. That's your subjective opinion, and it doesn't truly unify the subjective and objective perspectives. Where was there any violation in the process of me becoming a bishop?"

"You don't actually want to join us? With your third rank?"

Dekan: "I don't want to. I act with integrity and my heart is as clear as a mirror. How could I possibly collude with you?"

"So what are you trying to say?"

Dekan: "I just want to advise you to turn yourselves in. You still have a chance now. Otherwise, once I catch you one by one, you'll be in for a world of hurt."

"Asshole!"

"..."

The meeting's organizer, the Bishop of Falsehood, was so angry that he logged off immediately.

Subsequently, the other bishops also gradually left the temple.

The Bishop Council of the Resurrection Church was thus forced to a halt.

"Sigh, I haven't even figured out what the tenth-tier Shadow World is all about yet..."

Dekan looked at the empty temple and sighed.

You can ask me.

Suddenly, a sound came from beside my ear.

Dekan discovered that Minos was still standing there, not having left.

"Is this information that can be shared?"

Dekan was somewhat surprised.

Information obtained without interrogation always has an unreal, unearned feel to it, like something that was gained without effort.

"It's nothing. As long as it's not core church information, I can tell you anything for personal reasons. However, there are some things you shouldn't ask about, just as I wouldn't expect to get any key information about the Kingdom Association from you."

Minos shrugged.

It gives the impression of a clear separation between public and private matters.