Chapter 102 - 33: Gray’s Reforms (3)
"Gray, we’ve spent an extraordinarily long time, yet we have still not found the right way to guide humanity. Honestly, I am very frustrated. It’s not that we do nothing, but rather that we can’t do anything. The church today, though fraught with various problems and vastly different from what we initially envisioned, you have to admit, they are doing quite well. At the very least, they haven’t let demons take over humanity," Catherine spoke in Gray’s mind.
"So, your standard of ’quite well’ is simply that humanity hasn’t been controlled by demons? Hahaha. By the way, were your earlier words meant to set the stage for convincing Gray to surrender?" Vivian sneered. "How do you know humans haven’t been controlled by us? Across the entire continent, including Gray, there are only five Holy Knights. Cardinals? Just thirty-two. Beyond these, who else do you think truly upholds sacred faith in your eyes? Even among these people, do they genuinely believe in holy faith? Do you know how many Demon Envoys exist across the continent? How many humans are willing to trade with demons? We simply disdain creating a church to decorate a false peace like you do."
"At least people lean towards goodness! Only goodness is praised! In the grand scheme of things, we’ve won!"
"Really? That’s just because they don’t dare to admit their darker sides. Isn’t vanity one of the evils you define? The more you paper over the cracks, the more it proves your failure!"
"You! You’re twisting words! Gray, don’t listen to her! You should believe in me; I’m the Guardian Angel guiding you towards goodness!"
"Gray, it’s still not too late to give up. Embrace the darkness—it will bring you unparalleled joy! Trust me, holy faith is nothing but an impractical burden!"
"You!"
"What? You don’t like it? Bite me if you dare!"
"Argh—!"
Catherine and Vivian fussed as usual, with Vivian as always gaining the upper hand. Gray, however, seemed to have no intention of heeding either of them.
He walked along the path, suddenly mounted his horse, and began galloping around Lion King City, inspecting field after field of farmland. Despite the bickering angels and demons in his mind, he remained silent.