In the Name of Empress-Chapter 591 - 349: She’s a Bitch (Part 3)
Since a new enemy has appeared, Roland naturally couldn't afford to be negligent.
"Christine, until these enemies are eliminated, we can still fight side by side, right?"
Christine didn't answer Roland's question, but instead lowered her voice and said, "Roland, you're not like Sofia. She's trampling on the Goddess's dignity. The Day of Descent will be her death day, you don't need to be tied to her fate."
Seeing Roland prepare to walk towards the negotiation hall, Christine fiercely grabbed his sleeve, urging anxiously.
"My faith isn't firm, and I've offended the Great Goddess before." Roland shrugged.
"I told you, you both are different. The Lord of Light is a merciful Goddess, she can forgive unintentional mistakes and offenses made in ignorance. Sofia knowingly killed the Judges with her sword, appointed by the Goddess, that's a severe slap in the Goddess's face, something that no one can reconcile."
Christine's eyes were slightly red, and her voice was raised a few notches, "Roland, I have no family, only you as a friend, I won't harm you. Don't mix with Sofia, being with her is bound to bring bad luck."
Her anxious demeanor was not feigned.
The Divine Oracle gradually coming to fruition represents the Goddess's power extending into this world.
The Day of Descent of the three Goddesses is the doomsday for blasphemers.
The Goddess is merciful, but the slots for redemption are extremely precious, only the devout and those with outstanding contributions can attain it.
"Roland, you gave your all for the Holy Spring Revival, and your firm stance on protecting the Holy City, the Goddess sees all of this. If she happens to be napping and didn't notice, I'll make sure to remind her."
"Promise me, don't be led astray anymore, okay?"
Christine raised her head, staring blankly at Roland.
After becoming the earthly spokesperson of the Goddess of Light, she had been distancing herself from the common folk, and even before the Cardinals, she was solemn and silent.
She grew more dignified, her behavior and temperament increasingly resembling the Goddess depicted in scriptures and images.
Facing the increasingly sanctified Christine, even her teacher, Heitensen, dared not openly assert himself.
Only when facing Roland, she remained the simple Holy Daughter of Light, Christine.
Time left for Roland was running out, if he continued to languish like this, his future was destined to be bleak. Were it anyone else, she would have unhesitatingly eliminated the wavering, but this was Roland, hence her urgency.
"What should I do?" Roland didn't evade the question but lowered his voice and slowly asked.
If he were someone with firm principles, he might have resolutely refused Christine, perhaps adding something cliché like "It's interesting to have an opponent like you."
But Roland wasn't that person.
Christine's thoughts might be biased, but her desire to "save" Roland was sincere.
Although Roland didn't take it to heart, he couldn't bear to hurt a friend's goodwill.
Even if it meant pretending, he would keep up the façade until the final Day of Return.
If they were destined to be enemies, that would be in the distant future.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. But let me say in advance, you know my situation well, giving up everything to follow you is impossible."
Christine's eyes were filled with a spark of surprise, she looked at Roland, almost unable to believe her ears.
Roland was willing to make concessions and compromises for her, even indifferent to changing his faith?
She nodded vigorously, took out the Yellow Jade Statue from her chest, and stood on tiptoe to help Roland wear it.
"Faith doesn't have to be about form; sincerity is what matters. You've already contributed so much to the Great Goddess, just ensure you don't stand against her in the future."
"But now I..."
"I understand, no need to explain further." Christine clasped her hands together, crossing her slender index fingers into a cross, placing it on Roland's lips.
"A believer yielding to heretics or outcasts due to life-threatening circumstances is not apostasy."
Christine softly said, "Right now, no one can openly oppose Sofia, I know you're aggrieved by being forcibly kept by her, but please maintain your true self and endure for a while longer."
Roland nodded silently.
In truth, he wasn't aggrieved by being with Sofia, his life was actually quite comfortable.
But he wouldn't utter such tactless words.
Before returning to the hall, Roland paused and proposed another matter to Christine, "Later I'll suggest forming a continental mobile force, I hope you can support it."
Christine nodded slightly, unable to conceal the joy in her eyes.
Being the supreme military commander of Roland's camp, this mobile force would undoubtedly be under her charge.
Although very busy, since it was Roland's request, she had to find a way to accommodate it.
When they returned to the hall, over ten minutes had passed.
The national representatives present looked at Roland and Christine with strange gazes.
Roland couldn't care less about what they thought, he returned to his seat and straightforwardly said:
"The Divine Oracle relayed by the Pope of Light is from the great Lord of Light, its authenticity is unquestionable."
"We are about to face, no, we are currently facing a test of life and death. We have no choice but to unite."
"Besides forming an Alliance and establishing an emergency contact mechanism, I suggest each nation select elite troops to form a special mobile force ready to respond to emergencies at any time."
Roland's suggestion left the national representatives silent.
They were undoubtedly aware of the importance of establishing a mobile force.
In the Battle of Francis Fortress, the Transcendents had already proven their ability to confront war machines head-on.
If that night did not have the Transcendents, not a single soul would have survived Francis Fortress.
The Transcendents couldn't tear apart war machines with their hands, but they could significantly reduce the damage.
