Chapter 693: Four (6)
With a laughter that showed no sign of hesitation, the Pope strangely watched as the Apostle of the God approached him.
The Pope’s understanding of the Apostle of the God had always been that they were noble, despite their weakness. They were beautiful for their resilience, standing tall despite facing their own frailties, bravely moving forward.
In other words, they were also people who were honest with their doubts.
Therefore, ordinarily, when he saw others bleed, he would have lost his smile and relaxed his grip.
But Lucy didn’t hesitate.
Realizing this, the Pope granted his power to his knights and took a step back, watching the world’s state unfold before him.
It was a place that should not exist, a hell that he had created with the power of the End.
And then he understood. The reason Lucy didn’t hesitate. The Apostle of the God believed in humanity, and humanity was repaying that faith.
Why?
The Pope, observing the people raising their weapons in various places, felt confused.
Why are they standing up?
‘Stop!’