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Imperial Capital, Lower City District.

Within a dimly lit sub-district base, the bald heads of a dozen men reflected a harsh, cold light. Plastered in the center of the room was a large character slogan, "To kill is to save." The various experts of the Painful Esoteric Sect were dressed in dark robes, each with an angry, stern countenance, appearing quite formidable.

Those seated were the middle and high-ranking members of the Esoteric Sect, all graduates of the former 'Crimson Cult,' in charge of the assassination operation aimed at the saints of the Imperial Capital. The power of each person started at the Fifth Tier, and they each managed undercover agents within their respective districts.

The bishop seated at the end of the long table spoke, truly worthy of the title of bishop, even the Holy Light above his head shone brighter than the others.
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The topics he spoke about were of utmost importance, discussing top priorities of the cult, leaving the surrounding Painful Priests deep in thought.

"What shall our cult be called now?"

the bishop asked seriously.

"It must be linked to our original name."

Ever since their last attack on Heaven and the shaving incident that left Bishop Rada with a deep psychological scar, it took him over a month to gradually recover,

yet some residual effects from the "Judgment Light" persisted. Specifically, during the miserable sermons, his chanting led to the preached believers thinking that his bishopship had gone abroad for studies and had just returned.

The consequences of their last failure were far-reaching. Having been shorn of their prideful red hair, to continue calling themselves the Crimson Cult seemed inappropriate.

It had been a whole month, yet their hair had not grown back.

Attempts with various hair-growing magics had been futile.

Seeing the leader speak, a priest in charge of the Fourth Street District promptly suggested with utmost respect,

"Your Eminence, why not call it the 'Gorilla Legion'? For one thing, gorillas are fierce and powerful, symbolizing our Painful Court's wildness. Also, gorillas have a robust growth of hair, resonating with our hope to regrow our hair soon, and conveying the spirit of our wish to have a full head of hair."

"Hmm, quite poetic."

Bishop Rada nodded his approval and decided that the cult would henceforth be called the Gorilla Legion.

With the most crucial matter resolved, the various priests all sighed in relief.

Bishop Rada continued, "With the important matter settled, let's move on to the less important issues. The Gorilla Cult has received a recommendation slot for the Quasi-Holy Child. Are there any young people who wish to compete for it?"

Similar to the Church, the Esoteric Religion also had recommendation slots for Quasi-Holy Children.

Just as the Radiant Holy See's administrative districts would select their own Holy Maidens to be known as Quasi-Holy Maidens, the Painful Esoteric Sect had thirteen cults, each with a recommendation slot for a Holy Child.

Of course, this still required approval from headquarters.

A Quasi-Holy Child was not yet a true Holy Child and had to compete against other Quasi-Holy Children recommended by different churches. If they were to be outdone by another Holy Child, it would be a disgrace to their own cult.

"Your Eminence, this 'Triple Sect Assassination' plan, jointly plotted by our cult with the other two major Esoteric Religions, is an excellent opportunity to assess the younger generation. It is also an opportunity for distinction that other cults do not have."

Suggested a vicar bishop respectfully, his bald head gleaming, "The one who assassinates the most saints could be selected as our cult's Quasi-Holy Child. What do you think?"

Bishop Rada frowned; he felt this approach was somewhat hasty and improper.

"As far as I know, Chaos and Life have already begun executing this plan," said a bald priest quickly.

Bishop Rada's frown relaxed; now he thought it was a good idea.

Copying others was never wrong.

This was the truth Bishop Rada learned after a whole year of entanglement with that deeply sinful and detestable man.

Just thinking about that man caused Bishop Rada to fall into depression again.

He said he would let go,

but, how could the matters of the Painful Esoteric Sect be so easily put aside?

For this assassination strategy, Bishop Rada would personally execute it in the reality of Farol to make that man pay a price.

Killing saints was just a side matter,

if a demigod fought in the real world, the entire Imperial Capital would fall into a sea of fire, the administrative system would utterly collapse, and with the Church Nation attacking borders from outside, under this dual pressure, the Orthodox Church would suffer a heavy blow.

"You handle this matter." Bishop Rada, with his depressive thoughts rising, had no time for details and waved his hand, saying indifferently, "Do you have a favored candidate?"

"Our Gorilla Cult is brimming with talent, a gathering of the elite," responded the vicar bishop respectfully,

"For instance, the recently joined 'Serpent of Pain' Assyria.Xius, who is ruthless, morally corrupt, and doesn't even bring paper when using the restroom – clearly no good at a glance and truly remarkable. Besides Assyria, we have even more impressive ones like..."

"What about the other Esoteric Sects?" interrupted Bishop Rada.

"The 'Living Sacrifice's Child' Rosca from the Life and Sacrifice Esoteric Sect, and 'Chaotic Escalator' Lorne from the Chaos and Escalator Church are both exceptional young people," he reported.

These divine titles were indeed peculiar,

bestowed according to the names of their churches.

Bishop Rada appeared contemplative. "How did this 'Living Sacrifice's Child' come about?"

Birth and sacrifice?

"Oh, because that person excels in forbidden water-based Summoning Magic, capable of summoning the taboo Sea Evil God, so he is known as the 'Son of Fresh Produce,'" he replied.

"The other one was because the divine title 'Chaotic Escalator' had already been bestowed upon the current Chaotic Saintess. Since the registration was taken, the Mother Goddess granted 'Chaotic Elevator' as well as other prodigies in the Esoteric Sect, such as 'Chaotic Elevator,' and 'Chaotic Escalator.'"