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Chapter 1629: Praise you, my Lord, Amen! (Bonus chapter for Spring Autumn Cicada Sequence Alliance Leader)
Just as Alucard attacked the Fourth Heavy Combined Brigade stationed in Newry.
Far away in Rome, the capital of Italy, the city was also in chaos at this moment.
On the streets and alleys, there were police cars everywhere, as well as police officers searching house to house.
Attack helicopters constantly flew overhead.
And this was just the visible surface.
In the unnoticed dark corners, and on the rooftops of tall buildings, afterimages would occasionally flash past at high speed.
Whenever someone stopped moving temporarily.
A bright cross light would always flash before them.
They were the black-robed fathers and black-dressed sisters belonging to Section 13 of the Vatican.
They were chasing down the heretic fanatics who dared to break into the Holy City throughout the city!
And on the south side of Rome.
Inside the ruins of the ancient palace on Palatine Hill.
At this time, three men and one woman were hiding in the darkness, seeing each other by moonlight.
They were, respectively, the captain, 'Alchemist of the Mighty Arm' Armstrong from the world of Empire Arms.
'Earth Magic User' Guiche from the world of Zero Magic.
'Insect Controlling Ninja' Aburame Naoki from the world of ninjas.
And the only female in the squad.
'Claymore Warrior' Dietrich from the world of Claymore, who had already become a Demon Race member.
"In two hours, the 'Gale transport plane' of the Leo Star Group Army will arrive at the nearby Baji, let's wait here slowly."
Armstrong showed a hearty smile to his three teammates.
He seemed completely unconcerned about the mission's failure, and was instead making an effort to change the oppressive atmosphere.
But Guiche, Aburame Naoki, and Dietrich were not in a good mood.
Especially Guiche, whose arm still hurt.
This former playboy had grown into a qualified mage and adventurer.
Not long after Louise and Hiraga Saito were imprisoned in Impel Down, he married Montmorency and became a husband who needed to shoulder family responsibilities.
In order to create better living conditions and accumulate more resources for his family and future child.
He resolutely decided to join the Greedy Wolf Star Unit of the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
After all, his father Gramont was no longer a fleet admiral.
Moreover, even if he were still the fleet admiral of the Albion Kingdom, it wouldn't be a big deal in this world.
Who knew that this first mission would almost cost him his life in the otherworld.
This left Guiche with lingering fear.
That white-robed father holding two weapons that couldn't be distinguished as either blades or guns was truly terrifying.
Even now, he could recall the opponent's blade light, the golden cross on their chest, and the reflection on their glasses.
The twelve bronze warriors he summoned were cut to pieces in the blink of an eye!
The speed was so fast that he couldn't react in time.
So, hearing that they were leaving soon, Guiche felt relieved.
Military merit was good, but how could it be more important than life?
Even if he had to die, he wanted to have a child with Montmorency first.
And while he was at it, wait for Louise and Hiraga Saito to be released from prison.
It was just that he wanted to leave, but the other two didn't.
"Captain, we haven't collected any useful intelligence yet."
Aburame Naoki, wearing a hooded coat and sunglasses, raised an objection.
As a ninja, he naturally didn't want to give up on the mission easily.
"That's right, at least capture an important target and ask them where their extraordinary regeneration comes from?"
"It would be best to figure out what that Twin Swords Father's self-proclaimed 'Blessed Bible Page' actually is?"
Dietrich, carrying her silver blade greatsword, nodded in agreement with Aburame Naoki's idea.
Mainly, the strength displayed by the father didn't make her feel too much scruple.
At the time, it was mainly because they were in the opponent's lair, and a large number of guards were rushing over.
Coupled with the fact that their companion Guiche was injured, they had no choice but to withdraw from the Vatican.
But now that they were out of danger, there was no need to abandon the mission.
At most, they could send Guiche back.
"This..." Armstrong hesitated after hearing this.
He actually didn't really want to leave like this either.
It would be great if he had a chance to have a serious fight with that Twin Swords Father.
He always felt it would be a blood boiling, exhilarating combat.
"Uh, it's fine. If everyone wants to continue, I can fully cooperate. Look, my injury is almost healed!"
Seeing this situation, Guiche quickly stated his position.
Although he wanted to withdraw, he wasn't willful.
How could he say he was once the regimental commander of the Water Spirit Knights of the Tristain Kingdom?
"Then let's find a way to capture a black-robed father and take him back!"
Seeing this, Armstrong made a decision.
That white-robed father was unlikely.
But the other black-robed fathers seemed much weaker.
And their status was clearly higher than those Holy See guards wearing white plate armor with red crosses and triangular helmets.
They should know a lot of important intelligence.
Meanwhile.
In the meeting room inside Vatican City.
The Holy See high-ranking officials, led by Bishop Maxwell and Father Anderson, were currently discussing animatedly around a large map on the tabletop.
That was precisely the Flying Thunder God Array left behind in the corner by Armstrong and the other three when they withdrew.
(Reference Diagram)
"Haven't you found any data about this array diagram from the archives yet?"
Bishop Maxwell's ice-cold purple eyes looked at another bishop of the same rank as himself.
"Very sorry, we haven't found it yet, but we can confirm it is Asian writing, and we have made arrangements for people to start the translation!"
This bishop replied somewhat fearfully.
"Asia..." Bishop Maxwell murmured, lowering his head.
He was recalling what forces were there.
Just then, Father Anderson spoke meaningfully:
"But I saw an alchemy array on the opponent's gauntlets, and they claimed to be the 'Alchemist of the Mighty Arm'."
"What?"
"How is that possible!"
"Could it be a mistake? Only we in the whole world should control alchemy!"
"And using it printed on gauntlets is too outrageous!"
The bishops present were greatly shocked and expressed their doubt one after another.
However.
Father Anderson, who was unusually tall, just looked down at them while chanting in Italian:
"But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. The Father God of the eternal praiseworthy Lord Jesus knows that I do not lie. Amen!"
In an instant, the entire place fell into dead silence, and the bishops were speechless.
If they dared to express doubt again at this moment, the other party would have a reason to kill them.
Because this was doubting the other party's faith.
And everyone believed that this 'Section 13's' trump card truly dared to make a move.
The problem was, how could outsiders know alchemy?
Could there be an internal spy who privately leaked it?
One must know.
The Vatican's so-called 'regenerators who modify their bodies using technology that surpasses science'.
Were actually cyborgs made using alchemy.
It was just that the technology was still very backward, and it couldn't be miniaturized at all, let alone inscribed on gauntlets for personal use.
Therefore, their alchemists had to rely on special materials, draw a large alchemy array on the ground, and finally use the energy of a certain holy relic to activate it.
Father Anderson's powerful physical ability and supernatural self-healing came from this.
"Eastern incantations, Western alchemy, and even alchemy that is more high rank than ours..."
Bishop Maxwell stroked his chin, deep in thought.
Then his eyes became incredibly cold and ruthless, and he said to Father Anderson: "We must capture them!"
The latter grinned, showing his big white teeth: "If we can find them."
Just then, a clergy member rushed into the meeting room.
"Report!"
"A black-robed father in the Rome Colosseum encountered an attack, the opponents are precisely the three men and one woman who broke into the Holy City!"
"Sister Takagi has already led people in pursuit!"
Father Anderson's glasses immediately shone with a white reflection.
"Praise you, my Lord. Amen."
(End of Chapter)
Just as Alucard attacked the Fourth Heavy Combined Brigade stationed in Newry.
Far away in Rome, the capital of Italy, the city was also in chaos at this moment.
On the streets and alleys, there were police cars everywhere, as well as police officers searching house to house.
Attack helicopters constantly flew overhead.
And this was just the visible surface.
In the unnoticed dark corners, and on the rooftops of tall buildings, afterimages would occasionally flash past at high speed.
Whenever someone stopped moving temporarily.
A bright cross light would always flash before them.
They were the black-robed fathers and black-dressed sisters belonging to Section 13 of the Vatican.
They were chasing down the heretic fanatics who dared to break into the Holy City throughout the city!
And on the south side of Rome.
Inside the ruins of the ancient palace on Palatine Hill.
At this time, three men and one woman were hiding in the darkness, seeing each other by moonlight.
They were, respectively, the captain, 'Alchemist of the Mighty Arm' Armstrong from the world of Empire Arms.
'Earth Magic User' Guiche from the world of Zero Magic.
'Insect Controlling Ninja' Aburame Naoki from the world of ninjas.
And the only female in the squad.
'Claymore Warrior' Dietrich from the world of Claymore, who had already become a Demon Race member.
"In two hours, the 'Gale transport plane' of the Leo Star Group Army will arrive at the nearby Baji, let's wait here slowly."
Armstrong showed a hearty smile to his three teammates.
He seemed completely unconcerned about the mission's failure, and was instead making an effort to change the oppressive atmosphere.
But Guiche, Aburame Naoki, and Dietrich were not in a good mood.
Especially Guiche, whose arm still hurt.
This former playboy had grown into a qualified mage and adventurer.
Not long after Louise and Hiraga Saito were imprisoned in Impel Down, he married Montmorency and became a husband who needed to shoulder family responsibilities.
In order to create better living conditions and accumulate more resources for his family and future child.
He resolutely decided to join the Greedy Wolf Star Unit of the Otherworld Strategy Committee.
After all, his father Gramont was no longer a fleet admiral.
Moreover, even if he were still the fleet admiral of the Albion Kingdom, it wouldn't be a big deal in this world.
Who knew that this first mission would almost cost him his life in the otherworld.
This left Guiche with lingering fear.
That white-robed father holding two weapons that couldn't be distinguished as either blades or guns was truly terrifying.
Even now, he could recall the opponent's blade light, the golden cross on their chest, and the reflection on their glasses.
The twelve bronze warriors he summoned were cut to pieces in the blink of an eye!
The speed was so fast that he couldn't react in time.
So, hearing that they were leaving soon, Guiche felt relieved.
Military merit was good, but how could it be more important than life?
Even if he had to die, he wanted to have a child with Montmorency first.
And while he was at it, wait for Louise and Hiraga Saito to be released from prison.
It was just that he wanted to leave, but the other two didn't.
"Captain, we haven't collected any useful intelligence yet."
Aburame Naoki, wearing a hooded coat and sunglasses, raised an objection.
As a ninja, he naturally didn't want to give up on the mission easily.
"That's right, at least capture an important target and ask them where their extraordinary regeneration comes from?"
"It would be best to figure out what that Twin Swords Father's self-proclaimed 'Blessed Bible Page' actually is?"
Dietrich, carrying her silver blade greatsword, nodded in agreement with Aburame Naoki's idea.
Mainly, the strength displayed by the father didn't make her feel too much scruple.
At the time, it was mainly because they were in the opponent's lair, and a large number of guards were rushing over.
Coupled with the fact that their companion Guiche was injured, they had no choice but to withdraw from the Vatican.
But now that they were out of danger, there was no need to abandon the mission.
At most, they could send Guiche back.
"This..." Armstrong hesitated after hearing this.
He actually didn't really want to leave like this either.
It would be great if he had a chance to have a serious fight with that Twin Swords Father.
He always felt it would be a blood boiling, exhilarating combat.
"Uh, it's fine. If everyone wants to continue, I can fully cooperate. Look, my injury is almost healed!"
Seeing this situation, Guiche quickly stated his position.
Although he wanted to withdraw, he wasn't willful.
How could he say he was once the regimental commander of the Water Spirit Knights of the Tristain Kingdom?
"Then let's find a way to capture a black-robed father and take him back!"
Seeing this, Armstrong made a decision.
That white-robed father was unlikely.
But the other black-robed fathers seemed much weaker.
And their status was clearly higher than those Holy See guards wearing white plate armor with red crosses and triangular helmets.
They should know a lot of important intelligence.
Meanwhile.
In the meeting room inside Vatican City.
The Holy See high-ranking officials, led by Bishop Maxwell and Father Anderson, were currently discussing animatedly around a large map on the tabletop.
That was precisely the Flying Thunder God Array left behind in the corner by Armstrong and the other three when they withdrew.
(Reference Diagram)
"Haven't you found any data about this array diagram from the archives yet?"
Bishop Maxwell's ice-cold purple eyes looked at another bishop of the same rank as himself.
"Very sorry, we haven't found it yet, but we can confirm it is Asian writing, and we have made arrangements for people to start the translation!"
This bishop replied somewhat fearfully.
"Asia..." Bishop Maxwell murmured, lowering his head.
He was recalling what forces were there.
Just then, Father Anderson spoke meaningfully:
"But I saw an alchemy array on the opponent's gauntlets, and they claimed to be the 'Alchemist of the Mighty Arm'."
"What?"
"How is that possible!"
"Could it be a mistake? Only we in the whole world should control alchemy!"
"And using it printed on gauntlets is too outrageous!"
The bishops present were greatly shocked and expressed their doubt one after another.
However.
Father Anderson, who was unusually tall, just looked down at them while chanting in Italian:
"But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. The Father God of the eternal praiseworthy Lord Jesus knows that I do not lie. Amen!"
In an instant, the entire place fell into dead silence, and the bishops were speechless.
If they dared to express doubt again at this moment, the other party would have a reason to kill them.
Because this was doubting the other party's faith.
And everyone believed that this 'Section 13's' trump card truly dared to make a move.
The problem was, how could outsiders know alchemy?
Could there be an internal spy who privately leaked it?
One must know.
The Vatican's so-called 'regenerators who modify their bodies using technology that surpasses science'.
Were actually cyborgs made using alchemy.
It was just that the technology was still very backward, and it couldn't be miniaturized at all, let alone inscribed on gauntlets for personal use.
Therefore, their alchemists had to rely on special materials, draw a large alchemy array on the ground, and finally use the energy of a certain holy relic to activate it.
Father Anderson's powerful physical ability and supernatural self-healing came from this.
"Eastern incantations, Western alchemy, and even alchemy that is more high rank than ours..."
Bishop Maxwell stroked his chin, deep in thought.
Then his eyes became incredibly cold and ruthless, and he said to Father Anderson: "We must capture them!"
The latter grinned, showing his big white teeth: "If we can find them."
Just then, a clergy member rushed into the meeting room.
"Report!"
"A black-robed father in the Rome Colosseum encountered an attack, the opponents are precisely the three men and one woman who broke into the Holy City!"
"Sister Takagi has already led people in pursuit!"
Father Anderson's glasses immediately shone with a white reflection.
"Praise you, my Lord. Amen."
(End of Chapter)
