Dekan is the Only One Who Can Defeat the Pope
"So that's how it is..."
Seeing the [Shadow Holy Envoy] dissipate, Cornelia seemed to understand in an instant why Dekan had been so depressed.
She finally understood.
Why does Mie never go into the Shadow World with them?
No matter how perfectly Mie's [Shadow Holy Envoy] disguised herself as her substitute, it was ultimately just a summon.
Magic Card cannot enter the Shadow World on their own.
That time, it was during the seventh-tier team assessment in the Randir Kingdom.
After Mie decided to secretly help Dekan.
The Shadow Holy Envoy arrived in the Royal Capital Landil with them, and the first day's activities were divided into male and female groups.
Dekan and Croix went to capture Tata.
Cornelia, on the other hand, spent the afternoon playing with Mie in the Royal Capital.
Mie took her to a beauty salon and got her hair done. It was around that time that Mie's true form, the Shadow Bishop, arrived in the Royal Capital, retrieved the [Shadow Holy Envoy], and replaced him with Mie.
Even the most exquisite disguise can leave some flaws, but with beauty treatments and haircuts as cover, when Dekan returned to the mansion, even with his keen insight, he didn't realize that Mie had been replaced.
When they finally left the Randir Kingdom, Mie once again used [Shadow Holy Envoy] to accompany them back to the Norton Kingdom.
The Astrologer is pinpointing the location of the Shadow Bishop himself, but cannot detect the [Shadow Holy Envoy]. Mie's clone will not trigger any alarms as it travels back to the country with the Bishop of Pain.
"Mie ..."
Alice stared blankly as Mie's figure disappeared from sight, her outstretched hand lingering in her mind.
The more she tried to think, the more panicked she became, and she seemed on the verge of tears.
She unconsciously looked around, as if she habitually wanted to seek help from someone.
But then I suddenly realized that the person I was looking for was no longer by my side.
"Waaah..."
Alice finally seemed to understand something, and her sobs gradually turned into continuous loud crying, like a child who had gotten lost from an adult.
She never imagined that the "princess joke" would happen a second time.
After passing the Tier 3 Card Crafter assessment in Dekan, Alice decided that she must be careful with her words and actions and never make that kind of joke again.
If she had to go through that kind of near-death experience again, she wouldn't want to live anymore.
However, the truth is...
For the past two years, Alice has been boasting almost every day in front of the most Card Crafter of the Resurrection Church, who is known as a once-in-a-millennium card-making genius.
Logically speaking, he should be experiencing that feeling of shame, like he was about to kill himself, all over again.
But for some reason, this time she felt completely different from the third-tier Card Crafter assessment in Dekan. Alice felt as if her heart was being hollowed out.
The same sobbing, but with different emotions.
She couldn't understand her own emotions anymore.
All she knew was that it didn't matter if she was laughed at.
She can remain a beloved comedian, no matter what.
She didn't care what happened.
Her only wish was for everything to go back to how it was before tonight.
"Alice, meow..."
Cat Teacher looked at Alice, wanting to comfort her but unsure what to say.
He had a premonition that the "princess joke" would happen a second time.
But it didn't expect that when the same scene was repeated and Alice had the same expression, it wouldn't be able to laugh.
Cornelia looked at Alice, unsure of what to say.
But.
She sat down next to Alice, holding the Cat Teacher in her arms.
"Trust Mie, trust Dekan, we will all be back together again."
Cornelia didn't stare at Alice; instead, she placed the handkerchief between the two of them and muttered to herself.
"Really... is it okay...?"
Alice wiped away her tears, her voice broken and intermittent.
"Hmm, are you still willing to believe Mie?"
Cornelia nodded firmly, then asked.
"I'm willing to believe her, even if she's lying to me, I'll still believe her!"
Without much hesitation, Alice uttered her words, firm yet tinged with a touch of stubbornness.
"Me too, so all we need to do is cheer up and wait for those who believe."
Cornelia gently stroked the Cat Teacher, a warm smile on her face, as gentle as moonlight.
Even now.
Cornelia still chooses to believe in Mie.
Mie and the Saintess of Darkness, they are so alike.
No matter how sharp and hard they may appear on the surface, they cannot hide their incredibly soft heart when faced with kindness.
Cornelia also believed in Dekan.
Even if he feels down for a moment, he will quickly cheer up and make the most accurate judgment.
At the same time.
Philoven Arena.
"Minos, are you serious?"
"Speak, Minos!!"
Why...?
"Dekan! What exactly are you planning?!"
The bishops' shock, anger, and questioning echoed in Dekan's mind.
Dekan ignored the bishops, simply shaking his head with a sneer.
These guys were already this surprised just to find out that the Shadow Bishop was the mole.
Dekan could hardly imagine the surprise that would be if they knew there was another mole who hadn't been exposed.
As for who the mole was, Dekan was quite certain that the other bishops would never guess.
After all, even Dekan hadn't guessed it before.
If we're talking about textbooks on stealth, Bishop of Nightmare and Shadow Bishop are just for fun; for learning fancy maneuvers, you have to look to my Bishop of Frenzy.
The most charismatic thing about Clay is that, until the end of a battle, you can never guess whether he's your ally or the enemy's ally.
The fact that Clay has disappeared from the map is even more terrifying.
It has completely disappeared from everyone's predictions.
Dekan no longer has the mental capacity to analyze Clay.
He focused all his remaining energy on the corner of the arena screen.
"67..."
"75..."
"81..."
Dekan leaned against the magical device, his lips trembling slightly as he muttered to himself.
It started when Sion brought the Pope into Phantom Canyon.
Dekan had been keeping a close eye on the battle situation in Phantom Canyon.
Currently, the Pope is being overwhelmed by Sion and has no chance to fight back.
The Pope is barely holding on thanks to his monstrous physical attributes and his vast library of spells.
As long as his magic power doesn't run out, Sion can only injure him; he can't possibly kill him.
But it's only a matter of time before Sion defeats the Pope.
No matter how powerful the Pope is, his magical power will eventually run out and he cannot compete with Sion endless consumption of resources that the Kingdom Association has in the south.
But.
Even though the battle in Phantom Canyon was one-sided.
Whether it was Sion inside Phantom Canyon or Dekan guarding the Artificial Shadow World Initiator for her outside, their expressions grew increasingly solemn.
Because they have all confirmed one thing at this moment.
That's the cost of the Magic Card.
Pope of nine ranks can carry a total of 90 ranks.
Even though the Pope was being unilaterally suppressed by Sion and was about to reach a dead end, the total Magic Card he had used was only 81!
In other words, the Pope may have a Rank 9 card that he has never used until now.
"Still 9 mana needed, what is that unused card...?"
Dekan, his eyelids drooping, murmured wearily and sternly.
Instead of relaxing and waiting for victory, he seemed to have encountered some tricky problem, so he could only force himself to stay focused.
As he watched the battle unfold in Phantom Canyon, he pondered—why was the Pope still waiting to die rather than use that card?
A strong sense of unease continued to permeate Dekan's heart.
The Resurrection Church came prepared for this crucial operation to destroy the Kingdom Association. As the Pope, who possesses the strongest combat power, it is impossible for him to carry a useless ninth-tier card as a trump card.
Therefore, there is only one possibility.
This last Tier 9 card has stringent usage conditions, or a huge cost, or serious side effects!
Cards with high risks often have irresistible effects, which is why users choose to use them.
Dekan couldn't imagine the terrible risks and effects of a ninth-tier card that even the Pope was unwilling to use in this situation.
However, even if there really is an extremely powerful Magic Card...
That was the last one.
Surely it shouldn't be something that even Sion in this state can't handle, right?
The current Sion, combining the highest Magic Engineering achievements of the Kingdom Association with the energy support of all the Southern States, can be said to have reached the limits of human capability.
Time ticked by, second by second.
Finally, during the meeting, the somber voice of the Bishop of Falsehood resonated:
"I now have three more enemies on my side from the Kingdom Association. The Shadow Bishop has indeed betrayed us."
"Minos!! You damned traitor!!"
"Why have we only found two moles after investigating for so long, even though Dekan knew about it before we did?"
Should we retreat...?
The other bishops were finally convinced that the situation had been reversed by the Bishop of Pain.
When Croix and his two companions rejoined the battle to stop the Bishop of Falsehood.
Without a doubt, the Resurrection Church has finally confirmed the fact that the Shadow Bishop has betrayed them.
Meanwhile, the Shadow Bishop was also heading towards the battlefield where the Bishop of End was located.
The Kingdom Association has completely blocked all the bishops.
If we wait until Sion defeats the Pope...
Then they won't be able to escape!
Just then...
"I have informed the Pope battle situation. All bishops are to fight with all their might and not be distracted."
The Bishop of End transmitted a cold, indifferent thought, giving instructions.
It was as if it were also a warning to the other bishops not to waver.
The cacophony of thoughts instantly fell silent.
"Does Your Pope have any other options?"
Only the Bishop of Falsehood broke the silence and asked a question.
"Have."
The Bishop of End answered.
This calmed the other bishops down a bit, allowing them to focus on the battles at hand.
The Bishop of End is the most mysterious of all bishops.
The Bishop of End was already Cardinal before any of them became bishops.
He is also the bishop who is closest to the Pope.
The Bishop of End rarely spoke.
But whenever he speaks, he gives people a sense of security almost like the Pope.
No matter how much the situation seems to favor the Kingdom Association due to the presence of a mole.
The bishops were also convinced that this mysterious Pope must have some tricks up his sleeve that he had never shown before, tricks that even they did not know!
"Please spare me..."
Dekan also heard the Bishop of End's words and felt a sharp pain in his brain.
Sure enough, it's not over yet.
If hindering the smooth arrival of the Pope and bishops is the first phase of the battle...
Teaming up with Sion to confront the Pope is the second phase.
Defending the Philoven Arena is the third phase.
I thought even the toughest battles would only have three phases.
But there will definitely be an unimaginable final fourth stage coming next.
Human beings have their limits.
Dekan was ultimately just a fifth-tier youth.
Even Dekan found it difficult to withstand a battle of this level nine Shadow World intensity.
A year ago, he was only at level two, having just left the beginner village and entered the school.
What kind of divine retribution could have caused someone to be ambushed and killed at the fountain by an invincible ninth-tier boss and a group of eighth-tier warriors, each capable of taking on multiple opponents, during their fifth-tier growth period?
My Goddess, if I can get through this ordeal, I promise to do good deeds and accumulate merit in the days to come...
Dekan even began to pray.
However, after saying that, he himself felt it was a bit strange.
He has always been doing good deeds and accumulating merit.
It just seems to have a slight issue with the style.
Goddess, please bless me, considering all the good deeds I've done.
Dekan prayed again in his heart.
However.
Dekan wasn't even given a chance to rest for a while.
Arcs of electricity suddenly flashed on the mithril and magic crystal of the Artificial Shadow World Initiator, followed by a series of electric cocoons exploding around it!
Dekan quickly created a protective barrier to separate himself from the Artificial Shadow World Initiator, looking at the magical device with lingering fear.
An anomaly has occurred in Phantom Canyon; some Terror force has been activated, almost overloading the Artificial Shadow World Initiator!
Dekan, who often studied such magical devices in his spare time, quickly guessed what this situation meant and immediately focused his attention on the battle in Phantom Canyon.
The Pope, who had been nearly driven to the brink of despair by Sion, suddenly burst into laughter.
But that wasn't the furious laugh of someone realizing defeat was inevitable or deciding to go down in flames.
Rather, it is a laugh of relief, a laugh that mocks the foolishness of mortals.
It's as if it's saying: No matter how hard you try, it's just a game to me.
A Magic Card finally appeared in front of him.
Everyone knows that this is Magic Card the Pope has never used before.
But.
Something's off about this card.
Its rustic design might even make you wonder if it's Magic Card.
Instead, it is a thin and small ancient stone carving slab.
A strong sense of danger surged through Sion's heart like a tidal wave, and she did not hesitate to choose the strongest attack to stop the Pope!
The entire sky seemed to be falling, and countless beams of light instantly engulfed the Pope!
However, it was as if an invisible void had separated the Pope, deflecting all of Sion's attacks and preventing them from harming the Pope in the slightest.
The Pope's hand was already gently resting on the card in front of him.
Suddenly, the world fell silent.
The aura emanating from the Pope seemed to blow away all the wind, snow, and dark clouds in the sky!
The next moment.
Not just Sion.
Even the pupils of everyone who witnessed the battle within Phantom Canyon trembled without exception.
Because, one or two cracks gradually appeared on the surface of this stone-carved card, and then the entire card cracked open, revealing its original appearance!
This is a card that is as clear and translucent as crystal.
But what truly captures people's attention is...
It was it that began to flash an increasingly intense crimson light!
This pure, blood-red color has not been mixed with a trace of orange-yellow!
"... Red... Legend?"
Dekan stared intently at the blinding red light, his hands trembling as he placed them on the ground.
If the Pope's last card is an Epic, even Crimson Epic, Dekan doesn't think the Pope can make a comeback.
But the Red Legend was outside his understanding!
Even if Dekan should feel more panicked and frustrated at this moment.
But for some reason, I felt like I was going crazy, and I was mostly excited!
This was the first time he had ever actually seen a Red Legend- grade Magic Card.
However, Dekan quickly gave a wry smile.
It's all about timing and fate.
The good news is that the Pope himself confirmed today that the Red Legend cards exist.
The bad news is that the card was used by the Pope.
"Clay, you're a master strategist. In this situation, even if you jumped in, it would only be a suicide mission..."
Dekan felt that Clay's attack was only in the atmosphere.
If he had known things would turn out this way, even if he were Clay, he wouldn't have betrayed the cause.
Even if Clay rejoins the battle now, it probably won't change the situation...
A cataclysmic change seemed to be taking place within Phantom Canyon.
Like a red lightning bolt connecting the ground to the sky, it engulfed the Pope, and no one knew what was happening to Pope at that moment.
Even Sion, who wields the power of the Phantom Canyon barrier, cannot get close enough to interrupt it!
Several seconds passed like this.
Finally, the red light dissipated.
"Bishop of Nightmare, Shadow Bishop, I never imagined I'd be driven to this point by two traitors like you."
"Bishop of Pain, in a way, you have won."
The Pope's thoughts, which made the bishops' souls tremble, spread into their minds through the Bishop's Token.
Words that sound like a compromise.
But it was like a death sentence being announced!
"But the entire Philoven Kingdom will be razed to the ground by me. It's all over!!"
As the Pope's thoughts ended, it was still unclear what had happened within Phantom Canyon.
All that could be seen were countless magic circles that had lit up in the sky at some unknown time.
Then, thousands upon thousands of spells, ranging from 1st to 9th rank, bombarded Sion like an inexhaustible torrent of mana!
Faced with an intense threat of death, Sion quickly activated the barrier power of Phantom Canyon, creating layers of defense around himself.
However, with such a massive wave of spells sweeping in, there were still some that were impossible to defend against and could not be blocked, injuring Sion.
This is the first time Sion has been injured since entering Phantom Canyon.
The once calm Sion was now on high alert, his body stiffening, his eyes fixed on the direction of the Pope's figure, his heart pounding at its peak!
She was finally able to see clearly everything after the power of the Red Legend dissipated.
At this moment, the Pope appeared to be slightly taller than before, no longer resembling a normal human height.
Besides the Pope's even deeper pupils, an eye like the center of a black hole grew out of the middle of his forehead. Just looking directly at it felt like his soul would be sucked away by the Pope!
The original jet-black cloth armor was also torn in some places, revealing regularly shaped horns that kept protruding from various parts of the body, skin covered with deep red patterns, and a black tail that curved like a snake.
This creature is definitely not any race known to people of this time!
Despite its deformed and sinister appearance, it exudes an aura of sacredness and inviolability.
It was as if the Creator had made a mistake, an ominous life that even the most eccentric bard could not describe.
"How Terror..."
"What is this...?"
"Is it... God?"
People all over the world who saw the Pope in this state couldn't help but feel fear.
It's an instinctive fear of the unknown.
In Phantom Canyon, wind and snow howled incessantly between the Pope and Sion.
"So you're finally willing to reveal your existence?"
Sion though her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to explode, something that had been building up inside her for so long finally burst forth, and she laughed wildly, oblivious to the danger.
As expected, her guess was correct.
It is these ominous creatures that have been lurking in the shadows, plotting and trying to control the world!
For so many years, they have successfully concealed history, and no one has been able to detect their existence.
By forcing the Pope to this state, Sion has already achieved one of his major goals.
Moreover, the situation was better than she had imagined.
Although the Pope's spells were somehow a level more powerful than before.
But if the Pope uses magic like this, his magical power will soon be exhausted!
The spell you just used cannot be reused for a short period of time.
Sion can still manage for now.
Just as Sion was preparing to retaliate.
In her violently contracting pupils, the scene was reflected as the space of Phantom Canyon was once again filled with an overwhelming array of magic circles!
Wrong!
Sion suddenly realized.
The effect of that card was much more than just increasing the power of magic!
But when Sion tried to use the highest-level Appraisal Magic in the Artificial Shadow World to read the Red Legend card the Pope had just used, he could only get this result—
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[Category: Spell Card]
[Grade: Red Legend]
[Class: 9]
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The next second.
Sion, despite his magical protection, was overwhelmed by the Pope's magic.
It wasn't until it was swept hundreds of meters away by this attack that it crashed heavily onto the ice!
Sion struggled to his feet, half-kneeling on the ice, staring incredulously at the Pope and his magic.
"What exactly are you...?"
Even with geographical advantage, they couldn't withstand the Pope.
She couldn't help but wonder if the Pope was truly still at the ninth level.
It was as if she were truly facing a legendary tenth-tier god!
"You think you can defeat me with just a barrier? Foolish Astrologer, your divination is laughable."
The Pope seemed to recall Sion's smug look and arrogant words when he first entered Phantom Canyon.
They couldn't help but Taunt this pathetic, foolish human.
However, Sion did not show the fear or despair that the Pope had expected.
"My divination was indeed correct."
Sion shook his head, a relieved smile appearing on his lips.
"The way to defeat you is through a barrier, but in the end, it will be a demon that defeats you."
The Pope frowned slightly, but soon couldn't help but laugh with a mocking tone.
This is a divination result even more absurd than "barrier".
The demons have been successfully wiped out!!
Even the weakest demon will not leave a single seed!
"Demons? Hah? You think there are still demons in this world?!"
However.
At this point, the Pope's voice suddenly stopped, and his smile gradually turned cold.
The Pope had taken note of Dekan's Magic Card.
It's demonic.
However, this does not prove that Dekan is a demon.
It's quite possible that he simply encountered the ruins by chance, or learned some unique demonic magic in the Shadow World.
Upon meeting Dekan, the Pope became even more convinced that Dekan was a pure human being, not a demon disguised as a human.
But upon hearing Sion's words, the Pope seemed to recall many things, connecting a series of events.
As well as.
The demonic shadow that forced him to use this Red Legend card ten thousand years ago!
The Pope stared intently at Sion and asked, enunciating each word clearly:
"The Bishop of Pain, could he be a descendant of the demon race?"
"Hahaha!"
Hearing the Pope's gritted teeth, Sion couldn't help but laugh heartily again.
"He's human, but he can still defeat you!!"
Outside Phantom Canyon.
Dekan's eyes widened.
Even the Artificial Shadow World Initiator, equipped with the highest-level Appraisal Magic, couldn't recognize this Red Legend.
All that could be seen were fragmented text and gibberish.
It shouldn't be a question of Appraisal Magic.
It's more like the way this Red Legend card was compiled, completely different from the Magic Card technology we have in the present world!
Even if the card's attributes cannot be determined, Dekan knows that the advantages and disadvantages of Sion and the Pope in Phantom Canyon have been completely reversed.
This card must have some limitations, costs, or side effects!
Otherwise, the Pope wouldn't have waited until this point to use it!
But none of them could tell!
Just as Dekan was getting anxious.
"Dekan, lend me your eyes."
The Master's thoughts echoed in Dekan's mind.
She seemed to have lost the strength to actively possess Dekan's body; she needed Dekan to relinquish control of it to her.
Dekan did as instructed without hesitation.
Ignoring the occasion, his right eye transformed back into a golden demonic pupil.
Miraculous.
He was able to use this eye to gradually solidify the attributes of the Pope's Red Card!
[Chaos Unleashing - God of Magic]
[Category: Spell Card]
[Grade: Red Legend]
[Class: 9]
[Effect: Unleashes the power of the God of Magic (all spell effects are enhanced, mana becomes infinite, spell cooldown is reduced by 90%), lasting 30 minutes, cooldown 1 hour. If cast in a world other than the caster's own, the user will be sealed in a void for 10,000 years after the duration ends and their rank will be reduced to Rank 1.]
[Note: This is a history unknown to anyone, and it does not exist among any gods.]
"What! What is this?"
After seeing the results, Dekan truly felt despair.
It might be better not to know at all.
Even if it means being banned for 10,000 years before being archived.
This red cheat code is too powerful.
This is the power of the true realm of gods. Even though Sion has reached the limit of the human realm at this moment, he cannot hold on for long!
The Pope's sea of spells, seemingly threatening to engulf Phantom Canyon, would not cease.
Sion didn't even live to see the Pope's power run out.
However, Sion was completely unaware of this and was struggling to hold on!
"Chaos Unleashing... I must have seen someone using this card in the [Heaven-Piercing World-Destroying Battlefield]! That's where I learned how to analyze this card..."
Master thoughts were fragmented, and it seemed that due to her extreme weakness, even grasping at a few memories at this moment caused her unbearable pain.
"Sion can't possibly last thirty minutes."
Dekan clutched his head, feeling a splitting headache just like his Master's.
Judging from the current state, it would be a miracle if Sion could hold on for even a few more minutes.
The remaining time is enough for the Pope to destroy the entire Philoven Kingdom!
The only chance of winning is to stall for these thirty minutes and wait for the Pope's side effects to take hold.
But even two more ninth-tier cultivators couldn't do it!
"No... Dekan... We can't wait until the Chaos God is sealed... We must kill Him before He's sealed!!!"
The Master's fragmented thoughts seemed to be conveying the information she had captured from her memories to Dekan with all her might.
Although she couldn't recall the specific details, she knew that her feelings were genuine.
It was a kind of resentment, a regret that even death could not resolve!
"You're kidding, right..."
Not just hold them off for half an hour?
Instead, they want to kill the Pope within half an hour?
Even if Dekan unconditionally believes that what his Master said is absolutely reliable.
There's absolutely no way he could do it!
With all that Dekan has, even if all of it were added together, it wouldn't be enough to shake the Pope in the slightest!
What would be even stronger to defeat this kind of enemy?
Rank? Magic Card? Strategy?
Neither.
Even if Dekan were to reach the ninth rank and be given a Red Legend card, he wouldn't be confident he could kill the Pope who had become a god of magic!
Unless...
"It's not entirely impossible..."
Dekan suddenly murmured in a daze.
Then he gave a sad laugh.
"I can't believe I even think about possibilities that are close to zero. That's really not a good habit."
It's finally over.
The ultimate winner will be the Salon Empire.
Sion will be killed, and the Kingdom Association will sacrifice more than a dozen Tier 8 members to destroy a core Southern Kingdom.
The Resurrection Church will also lose its most powerful Pope, leaving only six bishops.
The severely damaged Kingdom Association will find it increasingly difficult to withstand the full-scale attack of the Salon Empire.
Just now, seeing that things were going badly, the Imperial Sword Saint Adair ran away without hesitation.
Neither Morion nor the Bishop of Nightmare had any intention of forcing Adair to stay.
At this moment, the battle situation within the Royal Capital is of greater importance.
Just as Morion was about to rush over and help Dekan...
But then they saw a figure already walking towards Dekan.
Morion hesitated slightly, then stopped in his tracks.
He trusted Dekan's judgment more than the figure in question.
Mie's [Shadow Holy Envoy] once again transformed into her appearance in the academy and came to Dekan's side.
Even before she was on her way to intercept the Bishop of End, she had already summoned the [Shadow Holy Envoy] again and used her mind to send the [Shadow Holy Envoy] to the arena.
Mie looked down at Dekan was slumped on the ground.
He even stopped maintaining the protective barrier, as if he had given up.
"Dekan, can you... still move?"
She should have left by now.
But since I've already agreed to Dekan's request...
Even if it seems like a futile effort, she will continue to fulfill her promise and help him block the Bishop of End.
"We can't win; there's no hope."
Dekan remained focused on the magical artifacts, without glancing at Mie.
The light in his eyes had vanished.
He resembled a wolf, covered in wounds and on the verge of death.
"So you actually saw the attributes of that legendary card?"
Mie knew that Dekan must have also discovered the information that the Pope was Chaos God.
But it was precisely because Dekan saw through the nature of the Pope's Red Card that he felt true despair, unlike the others in the Kingdom Association who still held onto hope.
Dekan did not respond to her, seemingly unwilling to delve into even why Mie knew the secrets of the Chaos God.
He seemed to be on the verge of his mental limit after today's series of battles.
But what truly defeated him was not the Resurrection Church, nor the Pope.
It was Mie who gently pushed Dekan off the cliff at Dekan weakest moment.
Mie looked conflicted, wondering if he had been too cruel to Dekan.
Indeed, they will become mortal enemies in the future because of their national stances.
At this moment, severing ties with Dekan is undoubtedly the best opportunity.
But Mie had never seen Dekan in such a weak and depressed state.
It was as if this puppet alone could take Dekan's life at any moment.
Or perhaps, rather than be killed by the Pope, Dekan would rather die at the hands of Mie.
Mie clenched his fists, seemingly making a difficult choice.
"Listen to me, there's still hope. I'll help you one more time."
Mie loosened his tightly clenched lips and finally spoke.
Even from the perspective of an Imperial soldier, it was absolutely wrong, a thousand times wrong.
She's made up her mind to be irrational this once!
"Alright, let's get to work!"
Dekan immediately stood up and dusted off his clothes.
Mie: "?"
So this bastard was putting on an act again?
Although Dekan's face still looked slightly pale.
But his calm and confident smile returned.
"That's more like Mie. Even if you're enemies, don't be so heartless."
Dekan grinned and said.
"Were you acting again just now?"
Mie laughed in exasperation and asked, hands on his hips.
"I won't be soft-hearted when I bluff my enemies."
Dekan smiled slyly, then his eyes became slightly more serious as he said:
"How much of what was true and how much was false, you can guess for yourself."
"I'm really fed up with you! But this is the last time I'll help you!"
For a brief moment just now, Mie really thought Dekan had completely shut down!
I simply couldn't bring myself to hurt him any further!
But seeing Dekan like this now, Mie even had a moment of urgency to beat up this hopeless sympathizer.