The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing

The first light of dawn gradually broke, and the originally dim outskirts of the city began to reveal a hint of orange sunlight. As time passed, that orange hue spread across the entire sky, and Farol began to awaken.

The residents of the Lower City District were the first to wake up, with merchants opening their stores, newspaper boys delivering news on bicycles, and fishmongers from the slums directly pouring boiling water used for cooking fish from the third floor, mixing the damp earthy aroma with the pungent odor of sardines, wafting into the bustling morning market.

In the entire Lower City District, only Crow Alley remained quiet and cold, indifferent to the liveliness of the world.

Bishop Rada's demigod might swept in, oppressing everyone present.

The cultists wore solemn expressions.

They were well aware of the consequences of offending Bishop Rada, after all, he was the Demigod of Pain.

To die was the best fate for the Sons of Sacrifice and the Serpents of Pain; to live was the true torture.

They couldn't help but feel a poignant sense of shared misery in their hearts.

"Where are the Son of Sacrifice and the Serpent of Pain?"

Bishop Rada surveyed the crowd, his blood-red eyes concealed endless brutality and intent to kill, as if a volcanic hell flowed with sulfur and hellfire, with countless souls wailing under the gaze of the demigod.

His soul rank was far above An Su's. With just this look, all the esoteric geniuses felt they had been seen right through and dared not lie.

"Your Excellency, Bishop Rada."

An Su faced Bishop Rada's gaze squarely, his expression as usual, after all, he had just been thoroughly examined inside and out by the Mother Goddess from below, so Rada's gaze was nothing but a light drizzle, and besides, An Su had rather thick skin, spewing lies without hesitation,

"To be honest, the absence of the Son of Sacrifice and the Serpent of Pain this time is actually due to a secret mission!"

This was an opportunity.

An Su's smile became even more serene, causing the Chaotic Saintess beside him who was yawning to brighten up. Every time this kid showed such a smile, he definitely harbored some interestingly chaotic thoughts.

"Hmph," Bishop Rada snorted, the murderous intent in his eyes boiling over, "What secret mission is more important than my Star Cult?"

If it weren't for his high regard for the young man An Su, the murderous Bishop Rada wouldn't have the patience to listen to An Su explain.

Bishop Rada looked down at the young man before him, only to see the latter undaunted by his own might, with his ash-white hair twirling in the air along with the golden light of dawn. His pale blue eyes were pure and fearless, in stark contrast to the cultists around him who dared not even raise their heads.

He couldn't help but add another point of appreciation for the Chaotic Staircase in his heart.

After pulling this kid into the sect, he decided he would give him an annual haircut membership.

"To be honest." An Su raised his head and met Bishop Rada's gaze, "The Son of Sacrifice and the Serpent of Pain have already made significant progress. They are not only about to complete the soul-transmigration task but are also about to deal a heavy blow to the entire believers of the Church."

What?

All the esoteric geniuses were shocked.

"Impossible!"

"How can this be...?"

"I don't believe it."

An Su's words caused a tremendous stir.

All the esoteric geniuses were unconvinced. Why should the Serpent of Pain and the Son of Sacrifice be on the verge of completing the mission?

"What is our current mission?" An Su looked around at the esoteric geniuses with a smile and asked.

"To get closer to Arthur Lister, to lead them into corruption, and ultimately to usurp them." Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire

As soon as this was mentioned, many cultists began boasting their contributions, each having made great sacrifices.

"I have already become friends with Arthur." A scion from the Star Cult proudly said, his contribution was substantial, "Just yesterday I gave Arthur ten thousand Gold Coins, he counted money all night long."

Upon hearing this, other esoteric geniuses showed admiring looks towards this brother. Ten thousand Gold Coins were no small sum, a hefty display of financial strength; this brother was impressive.

Many were keen to befriend this wealthy scion and become good friends with him.

I guess now I know why Arthur overslept and forgot about the exam... An Su's eyelids twitched.

"Humph, I have already become good brothers with Lister." A scion from the Oceanic Sect proudly claimed, his contribution even greater, "Just yesterday I gave Lister my girlfriend and sister, he counted them all night long."

Upon this declaration, the esoteric geniuses solemnly regarded him with even greater respect, such generosity was truly impressive!

Everyone's heart swelled with the desire to become sworn brothers with this open-hearted scion.

I guess now I know why Lister was so spent he needed Arthur to carry him... An Su's eyelids fiercely twitched.

"Chaotic Staircase, what exactly are you trying to say?" Bishop Rada said impatiently, already running out of patience.

"Everyone has made a good start, but the Son of Sacrifice and the Serpent of Pain have already taken a step ahead."

An Su snorted lightly, his pale green eyes full of unfathomable depth, and he slowly took out two letters from his pocket and handed them to Bishop Rada.

"Friends or brothers, they are all just so."

Bishop Rada looked up, his pupils constricting, and said in disbelief, "This is...?"

"Exactly." An Su righteously pronounced the death sentence for everyone, "The Serpent of Pain and the Son of Sacrifice have now become the wives of Arthur and Lister, the kind with half of the property shared, is there any relationship more terrifying and powerful than this!"

All the esoteric geniuses were horrified. How could this be possible, both the Chaotic Staircase and the Son of Sacrifice were clearly men!