Chapter 4

Chapter 4 – This way, the believers and Flona dragged him out. Lucien Epoch would be held by Flona until the meeting ended.

"Alright, the seed that deceived us with false allure is gone. Do you believe me now?"

"I believe!"

"To doubt the High Priest for a moment was foolish of me. Please punish me!"

As the believers who had been swayed by Lucien knelt and asked for punishment, Charles nodded and forgave them.

"You were merely swayed by a wicked illusion. However, to atone for your sins, you will take on three duties at the next meeting. Show your dedication."

"The High Priest is generous!"

"He has given a lenient judgment!"

"Thank you! High Priest!"

"I will live in repentance!"

Charles looked at them and raised his hand. He had to purify these fanatics somehow.

"Today, you have seen how many unbelievers and those deceived by false allure there are in this world. The way to navigate through this darkness is faith. I will show you the evidence of my meeting with the Non-Being."

He took out a scripture. The new scripture, more sophisticated than the old one, shimmered beautifully under the overhead lights.

"This is the new scripture. It is the true doctrine of the Non-Being and my will, written after I realized I am the Non-Being."

The new scripture was filled with content that completely rejected the old, wicked doctrines. Instead of the insane doctrines that promoted racial discrimination and even human sacrifice, it advocated for mutual love and respect.

Replacing hostility with harmony and plunder with sharing, it became a somewhat ordinary religion. Charles intended to improve the believers' disposition based on this scripture, at least to avoid being chased by the police.

"Forget the old scripture. This is the true scripture, 'The Book of Dignity,' which is the true doctrine of the Non-Being and my will."

"Long live the High Priest!"

"The High Priest has issued a new scripture!"

As their commotion subsided, Charles shouted.

"Furthermore, I will reward those who identify unbelievers who are swayed by other sects. While it is a principle to avoid false allure, I will handle those who are inevitably swayed."

After giving his instructions, Charles left the meeting hall. It was time to have a separate talk with Lucien Epoch. Feeling cold sweat, Charles touched his neck.

"Huh. It's not surprising."

Even with Charles' abilities, the body he possessed was that of a human, Kim Yeonsu. It was natural to be tense in such a crazy situation.

No matter how experienced one is in role-playing in VR, the tension is inevitable once they realize it's real. After wiping the sweat, Charles moved to another warehouse prepared by Flona.

There, Lucien Epoch was tied up and seated in a chair, surrounded by loyal believers, each holding a weapon.

"It seems you are ready to talk now."

"Get lost, you wicked seed!"

"The repentance drum is ready."

"Huh? Repentance drum?"

Flona smiled and pointed to a drum-like object. Feeling like a violent gang member, Charles decided to continue the atmosphere.

"That's enough. Lucien, why did you betray the Non-Being?"

"I, I don't know anything!"

- Make him say it. Call the slicing machine a bastard.

- Oh, you can't say that.

While saying this, Charles grinned and leaned in close, whispering very quietly so the surrounding believers couldn't hear.

"Do you really not know? Then call the slicing machine a bastard."

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