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Chapter 542: Koizumi Akako's Transnational Assist
In the Secret Chamber without Doors and Windows, the candlelight was still flickering and burning.
The Old Person, wearing a hospital gown and with white hair, was kneeling on the Ground, their expression filled with resentment and sadness.
"My Parents said, the standard you use to measure others will also be used to measure you. I have always been tolerant towards others, but others have never been tolerant towards me."
"My Parents said, with the Lord protecting me, I don't need to fear. What can humans do to me? But others can smash my things, beat me, and make me suffer."
"My Parents also said, those who persecute us should be blessed, only blessed, not cursed. But God previously cursed and exiled those who had not persecuted him."
Chi Feichi: "..."
Dealing with Religious Followers is truly hypnotic.
He remembered the Father (Priest) from the baptism ceremony that day, who could talk about the Lord and God for a long time without getting tired. He inexplicably felt a bit like his mind was wandering.
"God said, for those who hate him, he will surely pursue their sin, from father to son, until the third and fourth generation. For those who love him and keep his commandment, he will show them mercy, until a thousand generations..."
Joshua looked towards the corpse on the Ground, his face filled with anger and ferocity. His voice trembled but was forceful, "But there is none! It wasn't him who punished those who hated him, nor did he show pity to those who loved him. Not even one generation, let alone a thousand!"
"Caw!" Feimo let out a loud cry.
It seemed like agreement, but Chi Feichi knew Feimo was just startled by Joshua's expression. That sound basically meant—
'Holy crap!'
"Moreover, I have dedicated my Issho to God, and there won't be a thousand generations either," Joshua raised his hand, holding his head in pain, "After so many years of service, all I have gained is pain and confusion. What exactly was I doing this for? Perhaps this is God's test, but what remains after the test? Was I just meant to enter his kingdom after death? No! I'm not going in! Whether alive or dead, I will abandon everything and throw myself into the embrace of the Demon. I don't want to persist anymore, he cannot save me..."
Chi Feichi Jingjing looked at Joshua.
He didn't understand the feeling of belief collapsing. Moreover, Joshua's appearance was also beyond his expectation.
So, it's best for people to believe in oneself.
Joshua again lowered his head and said, "I have been kneeling in This Place for two days, longing for the Demon to wash away all of my past! If I must bear the consequences of my past foolishness, I will die and decay in This Place, and my soul will also belong to the Demon!"
Chi Feichi stared at Joshua. After two seconds, he asked, "Who do you think I am?"
He was a bit confused. What did Joshua take him for? A Satan believer who gained strength? Satan? Satan's Apostle?
Joshua's scalp numbed from being stared at. Remembering the strange vision just now, the sharp claw, and the eternally calm purple eyes he saw in the Church, he said with certainty, "It is the Lord to whom I dedicate everything!"
While he was painfully waiting, it was Chi Feichi who accepted him. Then from now on, he will also take Chi Feichi as his Lord.
Chi Feichi turned around, looking at the pattern on the Entrance, "That is a pattern evolved from the Holy Spirit Gate that resists evil, and I am also not a Demon."
Attempting to twist Joshua's ideology a bit—stop believing in Satan or God, believe in nature.
Joshua nodded earnestly, "I understand. Jehovah is spreading rumors and fooling the public. The Lord is the real Holy Spirit!"
Chi Feichi: "..."
Well, he supposed he understood.
Without faith, Joshua would truly die.
That was not just over thirty years of faith, it was ideology that had been instilled since he could remember as a child.
Joshua's Parents were devout followers, and probably most of their friends were too. From a young age, people told him to believe. Everyone used various examples to persuade him, facing it with a devout and earnest attitude. Then, Joshua would also think—deities exist, the public cannot see them, it's just that they haven't done enough.
Until his belief collapsed, Joshua still believed in those existences. He was just because God didn't care about him, he wanted to betray his original faction and turn towards the demon's side.
Talking about science with this kind of person is the same as talking about metaphysics with someone who has belief in science. It's impossible to communicate.
Moreover, Koizumi Akako also said, there indeed is such a thing as Satan projection.
He didn't care about so many things. No matter if it's science, Conan-ology, or metaphysics, as long as it's useful, it's good 'ology'.
"How much knowledge do you have about Churches that believe in Satan?" Chi Feichi still couldn't help but asked a bit.
"In the past forty to fifty years, those Churches that discovered underground churches believing in Satan would all record them," Joshua recalled, "I once served as the Godfather of the oldest Church in Boston. I have some knowledge of the situation of all Churches. Of course, what could be recorded were just Satan churches with scale..."
Joshua said a bit about the large Churches in various countries that believed in Satan.
This world does not have Anton, but indeed, in 1966, someone established a Satan Church, triggering a mad rush among Satan followers in various countries to establish churches.
Churches that dared to face public supervision and still exist were not that bad.
"What do you think is the real doctrine?" Chi Feichi again asked.
"The doctrine that my Lord said is the real doctrine." Joshua said with a devout expression.
Of course, the Lord he spoke of at present is not the same as the Lord he spoke of previously.
"Joshua, calmly face your past, there is no need for self-loathing. That was your own choice, and you should calmly bear the consequences of the choice you made," Chi Feichi's voice was cold and earnest, "You still have one last opportunity to choose. You can go find a suitable place to retire, you can join other Satan churches, or even choose to admit your own mistake and return to the original Church. Of course, you can also choose to stay. But after you stay, I do not allow any form of betrayal!"
Joshua closed his eyes. Hearing these two phrases, 'This is my own choice' and 'calmly bear the consequences', he suddenly felt relief in his heart. He felt he had received salvation, and pain, confusion, and entanglement all left him. Opening his eyes, he said resolutely, "I am willing to stay and dedicate my Issho to the Lord! No matter if the Lord is God, Holy, or Demon, I will no longer waver. I will bear all consequences for the choice I have made. Yes, this is my choice. I am willing to dedicate my body and heart to the Lord, rejoice in the Lord's joy, grieve in the Lord's sorrow, and never betray!"
The surrounding area suddenly lit up with circles of red light, forming a complex and profound magic array diagram. A black-robed projection appeared in the array diagram.
Joshua felt shock and mad joy in his heart, and quickly lowered his head.
Was his vow recognized?
Chi Feichi looked towards that projection. Hongzi arrived truly timely. Was she intending transnational cooperation with his charlatan behavior?
Around the Secret Chamber, Koizumi Akako's low voice sounded, "Your Lord is the Child of Nature. Nature is the world and everything, including cosmic chaos. Jehovah is in the world, and Satan is also in the world..."
While Joshua was lowering his head and Jingjing listening, that projection walked beside Chi Feichi.
"What are you doing?" Chi Feichi asked in a low voice.
Are you really here to play transnational assist?
"I suddenly remembered witchcraft persecution, and felt a bit unhappy. Previously, countless Witches were burned to death, and among them were also Children," Koizumi Akako frowned a bit, and said in a low voice, "Pull the people from over there, count me in. Moreover, maybe he can help find things afterwards. When I need help, you cannot refuse. Okay, your Place is too far, mine cannot last for long. I'll go first."
Koizumi Akako came in a hurry and left in a hurry.
After the projection vanished, the red light array pattern dimmed bit by bit, and finally completely vanished.
In the Secret Chamber, the candlelight once again became the only light source.
"Joshua, I will temporarily help you change your face, give you a temporary identity, give you sufficient wealth. You should leave This Place and go to various places to walk around," Chi Feichi said, "Remember, Joshua, I do not reject other religions. You can go understand and accept their good side, but I do not allow betrayal."
Joshua said solemnly and slowly, "Everything is in nature. My Lord is inclusive of everything. Joshua will walk All Under Heaven for the Lord and scatter the Lord's glory everywhere."
Chi Feichi had nothing to say. Realizing Joshua seemed to want to go out and preach, he again reminded, "Joshua, Believers do not need to be spread throughout the world. As long as they are absolutely loyal, intelligent, and have strength. Fools will only ruin the reputation."
No matter what Joshua wanted to do, he didn't care. As long as he helped Feimo collect land, that was enough.
But he also didn't want to set up a large target for those Denominations that considered everyone but him evil to attack.
Moreover, if there were too many people, the internal would also become complex. Maybe bad guys would utilize them and do some extreme things, ruining the reputation.
"I will surely follow my Lord's will." Joshua said with a sincere expression.
Chi Feichi helped disguised Joshua, arranged the two bombs at the Wall Corner next to the corpse, took Joshua to jump down the Chimney and leave the Secret Chamber. Once outside, he drove Joshua away from the House and detonated the bombs.
In the explosion and firelight, that Middle-aged Man's corpse was swallowed.
The entire old House, having endured the erosion of years, could no longer withstand the blast wave and collapsed with it.
Chi Feichi gave Joshua a sum of money and had the Shinchi Group send Joshua away on a cargo plane to another country.
Also taken away by Joshua were the two Crows specially delivered by Feimo.
He used a bit too much 'secular power', and didn't know if it will destroy the sense of mystery.
But with Koizumi Akako's assist from before, it shouldn't be too bad, right...?
Meanwhile, on the airplane, Joshua, wearing another Old Man disguised face, stood on the Deck, looking at the morning sunlight lighting up the skyline, and murmured with a solemn expression.
"Only my Lord walks the world, feeling everything in the world, feeling human joy, anger, sorrow, and grief."
"Only my Lord is tolerant of everything, inclusive of everything."
"My Lord is powerful, but not high and mighty."
"My Lord saved me and allowed me to escape suffering."
"The Lord loves me, like loving his Child..."
The person next to him was curious, "Are you a Christian?"
"No," Joshua said earnestly, "My Lord, Child of Nature."
"Is... is that so?" The person next to him looked at Joshua with a stunned expression.
He didn't know what kind of weird religion this is. But regarding others' faith, he still shouldn't interfere.
Joshua still looked at the morning sunlight, murmuring with a devout gaze.
"The Lord's Believers need to have great wisdom. I have made a vow before the Lord and received validation, I am the Lord's Apostle..."
The two Crows standing aside looked at each other.
This person is really something. They can even talk to themselves for half a day...
(End of Chapter)
In the Secret Chamber without Doors and Windows, the candlelight was still flickering and burning.
The Old Person, wearing a hospital gown and with white hair, was kneeling on the Ground, their expression filled with resentment and sadness.
"My Parents said, the standard you use to measure others will also be used to measure you. I have always been tolerant towards others, but others have never been tolerant towards me."
"My Parents said, with the Lord protecting me, I don't need to fear. What can humans do to me? But others can smash my things, beat me, and make me suffer."
"My Parents also said, those who persecute us should be blessed, only blessed, not cursed. But God previously cursed and exiled those who had not persecuted him."
Chi Feichi: "..."
Dealing with Religious Followers is truly hypnotic.
He remembered the Father (Priest) from the baptism ceremony that day, who could talk about the Lord and God for a long time without getting tired. He inexplicably felt a bit like his mind was wandering.
"God said, for those who hate him, he will surely pursue their sin, from father to son, until the third and fourth generation. For those who love him and keep his commandment, he will show them mercy, until a thousand generations..."
Joshua looked towards the corpse on the Ground, his face filled with anger and ferocity. His voice trembled but was forceful, "But there is none! It wasn't him who punished those who hated him, nor did he show pity to those who loved him. Not even one generation, let alone a thousand!"
"Caw!" Feimo let out a loud cry.
It seemed like agreement, but Chi Feichi knew Feimo was just startled by Joshua's expression. That sound basically meant—
'Holy crap!'
"Moreover, I have dedicated my Issho to God, and there won't be a thousand generations either," Joshua raised his hand, holding his head in pain, "After so many years of service, all I have gained is pain and confusion. What exactly was I doing this for? Perhaps this is God's test, but what remains after the test? Was I just meant to enter his kingdom after death? No! I'm not going in! Whether alive or dead, I will abandon everything and throw myself into the embrace of the Demon. I don't want to persist anymore, he cannot save me..."
Chi Feichi Jingjing looked at Joshua.
He didn't understand the feeling of belief collapsing. Moreover, Joshua's appearance was also beyond his expectation.
So, it's best for people to believe in oneself.
Joshua again lowered his head and said, "I have been kneeling in This Place for two days, longing for the Demon to wash away all of my past! If I must bear the consequences of my past foolishness, I will die and decay in This Place, and my soul will also belong to the Demon!"
Chi Feichi stared at Joshua. After two seconds, he asked, "Who do you think I am?"
He was a bit confused. What did Joshua take him for? A Satan believer who gained strength? Satan? Satan's Apostle?
Joshua's scalp numbed from being stared at. Remembering the strange vision just now, the sharp claw, and the eternally calm purple eyes he saw in the Church, he said with certainty, "It is the Lord to whom I dedicate everything!"
While he was painfully waiting, it was Chi Feichi who accepted him. Then from now on, he will also take Chi Feichi as his Lord.
Chi Feichi turned around, looking at the pattern on the Entrance, "That is a pattern evolved from the Holy Spirit Gate that resists evil, and I am also not a Demon."
Attempting to twist Joshua's ideology a bit—stop believing in Satan or God, believe in nature.
Joshua nodded earnestly, "I understand. Jehovah is spreading rumors and fooling the public. The Lord is the real Holy Spirit!"
Chi Feichi: "..."
Well, he supposed he understood.
Without faith, Joshua would truly die.
That was not just over thirty years of faith, it was ideology that had been instilled since he could remember as a child.
Joshua's Parents were devout followers, and probably most of their friends were too. From a young age, people told him to believe. Everyone used various examples to persuade him, facing it with a devout and earnest attitude. Then, Joshua would also think—deities exist, the public cannot see them, it's just that they haven't done enough.
Until his belief collapsed, Joshua still believed in those existences. He was just because God didn't care about him, he wanted to betray his original faction and turn towards the demon's side.
Talking about science with this kind of person is the same as talking about metaphysics with someone who has belief in science. It's impossible to communicate.
Moreover, Koizumi Akako also said, there indeed is such a thing as Satan projection.
He didn't care about so many things. No matter if it's science, Conan-ology, or metaphysics, as long as it's useful, it's good 'ology'.
"How much knowledge do you have about Churches that believe in Satan?" Chi Feichi still couldn't help but asked a bit.
"In the past forty to fifty years, those Churches that discovered underground churches believing in Satan would all record them," Joshua recalled, "I once served as the Godfather of the oldest Church in Boston. I have some knowledge of the situation of all Churches. Of course, what could be recorded were just Satan churches with scale..."
Joshua said a bit about the large Churches in various countries that believed in Satan.
This world does not have Anton, but indeed, in 1966, someone established a Satan Church, triggering a mad rush among Satan followers in various countries to establish churches.
Churches that dared to face public supervision and still exist were not that bad.
"What do you think is the real doctrine?" Chi Feichi again asked.
"The doctrine that my Lord said is the real doctrine." Joshua said with a devout expression.
Of course, the Lord he spoke of at present is not the same as the Lord he spoke of previously.
"Joshua, calmly face your past, there is no need for self-loathing. That was your own choice, and you should calmly bear the consequences of the choice you made," Chi Feichi's voice was cold and earnest, "You still have one last opportunity to choose. You can go find a suitable place to retire, you can join other Satan churches, or even choose to admit your own mistake and return to the original Church. Of course, you can also choose to stay. But after you stay, I do not allow any form of betrayal!"
Joshua closed his eyes. Hearing these two phrases, 'This is my own choice' and 'calmly bear the consequences', he suddenly felt relief in his heart. He felt he had received salvation, and pain, confusion, and entanglement all left him. Opening his eyes, he said resolutely, "I am willing to stay and dedicate my Issho to the Lord! No matter if the Lord is God, Holy, or Demon, I will no longer waver. I will bear all consequences for the choice I have made. Yes, this is my choice. I am willing to dedicate my body and heart to the Lord, rejoice in the Lord's joy, grieve in the Lord's sorrow, and never betray!"
The surrounding area suddenly lit up with circles of red light, forming a complex and profound magic array diagram. A black-robed projection appeared in the array diagram.
Joshua felt shock and mad joy in his heart, and quickly lowered his head.
Was his vow recognized?
Chi Feichi looked towards that projection. Hongzi arrived truly timely. Was she intending transnational cooperation with his charlatan behavior?
Around the Secret Chamber, Koizumi Akako's low voice sounded, "Your Lord is the Child of Nature. Nature is the world and everything, including cosmic chaos. Jehovah is in the world, and Satan is also in the world..."
While Joshua was lowering his head and Jingjing listening, that projection walked beside Chi Feichi.
"What are you doing?" Chi Feichi asked in a low voice.
Are you really here to play transnational assist?
"I suddenly remembered witchcraft persecution, and felt a bit unhappy. Previously, countless Witches were burned to death, and among them were also Children," Koizumi Akako frowned a bit, and said in a low voice, "Pull the people from over there, count me in. Moreover, maybe he can help find things afterwards. When I need help, you cannot refuse. Okay, your Place is too far, mine cannot last for long. I'll go first."
Koizumi Akako came in a hurry and left in a hurry.
After the projection vanished, the red light array pattern dimmed bit by bit, and finally completely vanished.
In the Secret Chamber, the candlelight once again became the only light source.
"Joshua, I will temporarily help you change your face, give you a temporary identity, give you sufficient wealth. You should leave This Place and go to various places to walk around," Chi Feichi said, "Remember, Joshua, I do not reject other religions. You can go understand and accept their good side, but I do not allow betrayal."
Joshua said solemnly and slowly, "Everything is in nature. My Lord is inclusive of everything. Joshua will walk All Under Heaven for the Lord and scatter the Lord's glory everywhere."
Chi Feichi had nothing to say. Realizing Joshua seemed to want to go out and preach, he again reminded, "Joshua, Believers do not need to be spread throughout the world. As long as they are absolutely loyal, intelligent, and have strength. Fools will only ruin the reputation."
No matter what Joshua wanted to do, he didn't care. As long as he helped Feimo collect land, that was enough.
But he also didn't want to set up a large target for those Denominations that considered everyone but him evil to attack.
Moreover, if there were too many people, the internal would also become complex. Maybe bad guys would utilize them and do some extreme things, ruining the reputation.
"I will surely follow my Lord's will." Joshua said with a sincere expression.
Chi Feichi helped disguised Joshua, arranged the two bombs at the Wall Corner next to the corpse, took Joshua to jump down the Chimney and leave the Secret Chamber. Once outside, he drove Joshua away from the House and detonated the bombs.
In the explosion and firelight, that Middle-aged Man's corpse was swallowed.
The entire old House, having endured the erosion of years, could no longer withstand the blast wave and collapsed with it.
Chi Feichi gave Joshua a sum of money and had the Shinchi Group send Joshua away on a cargo plane to another country.
Also taken away by Joshua were the two Crows specially delivered by Feimo.
He used a bit too much 'secular power', and didn't know if it will destroy the sense of mystery.
But with Koizumi Akako's assist from before, it shouldn't be too bad, right...?
Meanwhile, on the airplane, Joshua, wearing another Old Man disguised face, stood on the Deck, looking at the morning sunlight lighting up the skyline, and murmured with a solemn expression.
"Only my Lord walks the world, feeling everything in the world, feeling human joy, anger, sorrow, and grief."
"Only my Lord is tolerant of everything, inclusive of everything."
"My Lord is powerful, but not high and mighty."
"My Lord saved me and allowed me to escape suffering."
"The Lord loves me, like loving his Child..."
The person next to him was curious, "Are you a Christian?"
"No," Joshua said earnestly, "My Lord, Child of Nature."
"Is... is that so?" The person next to him looked at Joshua with a stunned expression.
He didn't know what kind of weird religion this is. But regarding others' faith, he still shouldn't interfere.
Joshua still looked at the morning sunlight, murmuring with a devout gaze.
"The Lord's Believers need to have great wisdom. I have made a vow before the Lord and received validation, I am the Lord's Apostle..."
The two Crows standing aside looked at each other.
This person is really something. They can even talk to themselves for half a day...
(End of Chapter)
