house witch

Chapter 465. 464. Revenge and Redemption

At the door of the mechanical church, the atmosphere fell into silence again, but it was different from the silence before because of Denisa's majesty. The silence at this time was more like the last calm before the storm.

It was as if an invisible flame was spreading among the crowd. For a moment, Denisa and even the witches upstairs felt that what they were facing was not a crowd, but a crater that was about to erupt.

Dorothy asked the two intelligence officers, Madeleine and Audrey, to investigate the composition of the so-called "villains" who came to Sin City.

And the results of the investigation were not what she expected.

Although there are indeed many villains in this era, how can there be so many truly treacherous and evil people? If there were so many wicked people, the world would have been in chaos long ago.

In fact, among the large number of defectors every day, the proportion of real villains is actually quite small, and more are actually rebels.

They just couldn't bear the double oppression of the church and the imperial nobles, and their days were almost too late, so they couldn't bear it, and they resisted intentionally or unintentionally, but such resistance is not allowed. Even though the resistance of most people may be just a curse, they are still wanted by the church and the empire.

In the eyes of the church and the nobles of the empire, they don't care what you are resisting for. Anyway, if you disobey, you are guilty. If you have grievances, you can hold back. A bunch of pariahs, how dare you offend me as a lord?

Under such power and oppression, there have naturally been many incidents of officials forcing the people to rebel. Many people can no longer live outside, so they have to come to the city of sin.

It's not that they don't know that the devil's territory in Sin City is very cruel, and it is very difficult to live here, but there is really no way, they must die outside, and it is only possible to die in Sin City, so there is no hesitation.

Tyranny is stronger than demons.

It's just that the truth is the same, but if you are forced to leave your hometown, you can only linger in this hell on earth, it is impossible for an individual to have no resentment in his heart.

But what's the use of hating them?They don't have the strength to deal with the two behemoths, the church and the empire, so no matter how upset they are, they can only hold back.

But this kind of anger will not dissipate. Even if some people have been numb from the torture of life, they can't feel their own anger. Anger, which has become increasingly violent, can be revived in an instant.

The collapse of adults is often only in a flash, and the same is true for the anger of honest people. Rabbits will bite people when they are in a hurry, let alone humans.

And now, Denisa's speech is that little spark.

Soon, in this disturbing and dull atmosphere, someone spoke.

The speaker was none other than the girl chosen by Denisa.

"Then Teacher Denisa, if this is the case, please allow me to join you. Although I don't have much power, if it is to deal with the church and the empire, then I am willing to do anything."

The girl whose eyes were almost breathing fire said through gritted teeth.

That's right, they had no strength in the past, and when they were bullied, they could only hold back and endure, and could only drag their bruised and bruised bodies to the corner to lick their wounds alone, but now it is different, because with the Mechanic The appearance of that magical mechanical power made them see the hope of resistance and even revenge.

However, Denisa had a troubled expression on her face.

"Although I will be very happy if you can really join. After all, we are indeed short of manpower now, but you have to think carefully. This is very dangerous. We are not strong enough to protect everyone. Church You should be very clear about how powerful the empire is."

The shepherdess's tone became softer again, and she spoke softly to soothe the girl's emotions, persuading her in this way.

"If you still stay in the city of sin, relying on the power of the machine, you are enough to protect yourself and live a comfortable life, but once you join the Mechanic Cult, then you will follow us to the battlefield. Bleeding and even death."

"Teacher, you don't need to say more, I have already made up my mind."

However, no matter how Denisa persuaded her, the girl's face was still so determined.

After all, she has nothing left. Her parents took her to escape to this sinful city, but now she is left alone. Shortly after her parents sent her to the city, she was injured because of the injuries she suffered while fleeing on the road. It was too heavy to hold on after all.

She originally thought that she might have no hope of revenge in her life, but now, that might be the only chance in front of her eyes, and she would hold on to it no matter what.

And with the girl taking the lead, some people in the crowd began to push forward, and their eyes were also burning with hatred.

"Lord Denisa, and me, I am also willing to join the Mechanicus, and fight to the death with the Church and the Empire."

"Sister, as long as I have a chance to take revenge, I am willing to sacrifice everything."

"And me, me too."

Soon, the crowd became turbulent, there was no way, everything was lacking in this city of sin, but there was no shortage of evil spirits thirsting for revenge.

After witnessing all this, Denisa felt a little regretful in her heart.

She, who was almost burned to death by witch hunters, could understand the feelings of these people.

If it was her own, then she would not hesitate to follow this wave of revenge, and even fan the flames to accelerate the power of this wave, because it would bring her greater authority and prestige.

As long as she works hard to become an enemy of the church and the empire, and keeps instilling in these people that only she can help them get revenge, and only by following her can they gain the power of revenge, then these evil spirits who desire revenge will always follow her Behind her, she became her strength, just like her flock of sheep.

Stopping killing with killing, and controlling violence with violence are more in line with her concept. After all, she is just a village girl, and she really doesn't understand the principles.

But who let her still have Dorothy now?Unlike her who is more eager to complete revenge simply and rudely, this childhood sweetheart hopes to redeem those who are still living in oppression.

To be honest, Denisa didn't really agree with Dorothy's idea. After all, in her opinion, saving those powerless and weak mortals was troublesome and thankless, and it was very strenuous to settle so many people.

What's more, as long as they can overthrow the rule of the church and the empire, the oppressed civilians will naturally be saved.

Isn't it the same to resist first and then save?Why go out of your way to save first and then resist?

Years of sheep herding experience told Denisa that a flock of sheep with a common purpose is often easier to manage.

Therefore, leading a Vengeance Legion is definitely more powerful than leading a mob.

After all, not all redeemed people know how to be grateful. White-eyed wolves are not rare in this world. If these guys get mixed up in the team, no matter how many people there are, they will not be able to form a fighting force, and they will even hold you back.

But, who made Dorothy her good sister?No matter what my sister wishes for, she will find a way to help her accomplish it.

Besides, she herself was actually saved by Dorothy, so she really has no position to oppose this good sister's idea of ​​saving more people.

After all, when she was tied to the stake, how much she expected a hero to save her, but now that the hero came, how could she bear to use her narrow mind to tie the hero's hands and feet?

So, this time, let's take the road of redemption. Although this road is far more difficult than the road of revenge, for Dorothy's sake, she will think of a way.

so.
"quiet"

Miss Shepherdess shouted angrily. Her voice was not very loud, but it miraculously overshadowed the voices of the avengers in the square. An invisible power swept the audience, making the people who were excited just now suddenly seem like The students who saw the class teacher generally settled down again.

"What do you think of the Mechanicism? Is it a tool for your revenge? Have you forgotten the second article of the doctrine?"

Denisa questioned the crowd sullenly, but this time, she didn't wait for anyone to answer, but gave the answer herself.

"We will revolutionize the world with machines, so that all those who are in misery can be redeemed."

"I thought that you, as the redeemed, should have a better understanding of this second doctrine, but now it seems that I am naive. You are no different from those who oppressed your church and empire, gaining strength The first thing after that was to try to turn it into violence."

"Revenge? It's revenge now. What about after the revenge is over? Will you, who are used to solving problems with violence, also become new oppressors? Are you worthy of our teachings these days?"

This time, Miss Shepherdess's words were already harsh. She shook her head with sad and sad eyes.

"What's more, what do you think of the Church and the Empire? How can they be so easy to deal with? The Mechanicus has no gods, and we are just human beings. After we fail, there will be no one to inherit our cause, but you."

She didn't continue to say the rest, but just sighed.

However, after witnessing her disappointment, the people who were still excited suddenly lost their temper. They lowered their heads in shame, feeling a little ashamed for a moment.

Yes, nothing understands the value of this redemption better than those of them who were rescued from hell by the Mechanicus, but look at what they did just now, trying to coerce their benefactors to help them take revenge, trying to What a blasphemy to use this redemptive power on violence.

Many people only recalled the teachings of the Mechanicus at this time. In the past few months, although they had learned the teachings from the Mechanic Brothers, compared with these boring teachings, the knowledge of the Mechanic Way Undoubtedly more interesting and practical, and the monks have never asked them to study the teachings too much, and they are not at all like other sects who want you to memorize the teachings backwards.

But now, under this shame, they looked back at the teachings, and only felt that each one was so direct.

"There is no distinction between high and low occupations, and everyone should be equal."

"Workers of the world should unite, unity is strength."

"Labor is the most glorious, laborers are the greatest"

What a simple teaching, it is not as complicated and obscure as the teachings promoted by the cults in the past, but it is such a simple and unpretentious truth, but it makes them even more ashamed.

It turned out that the Mechanicus had taught them everything long ago, but they had no eyesight and failed the painstaking efforts of the nuns.

Especially the girl who was pointed out, her face flushed even more at this time, her hands were tightly gripping the corners of her clothes, and her fingers turned white when she squeezed hard, she was the most ashamed.

However, just as she was thinking of confessing to Teacher Denisa and begging her to forgive herself, she found that the face of the nun teacher in front of her suddenly changed, first tense, and then relieved.

"Oh, it seems that the time has come. I forgot to ask your name, my sister."

asked the shepherdess.

"Joan, Miss Denisa, my name is Joan."

The girl said her name, but she was even more nervous at this time, and she was vaguely aware of something because she was naturally more sensitive.

"Then Joan, you are a good boy, I hope you can go further on the road of mechanics."

Denisa reached out and patted the shoulder of the girl in front of her, and then she didn't speak any more, just walked forward slowly.

The crowd that was originally blocking her, although they didn't know what happened at this time, but when they saw the nun approaching, they parted ways in awe.

Just like that, the Shepherdess wearing a black and white nun's costume separated from the crowd and walked straight ahead, and her front was in the direction of the city gate.

"The enemy has arrived, and it's time for us to leave. The factory is left to you. I hope you can continue the Mechanicus. This is our only prayer to you, my brothers and sisters."

Obviously, the nun walked very slowly, but when people came back to their senses, she had already reached the gate of the city. After leaving such a sentence, the originally majestic mechanical church in front of everyone discovered that at this time began to emit light. Roaring, countless steel and gears turned, and finally turned into a giant floating ship, which also flew out of the city.

And speaking of outside the city, some sharp-eyed people noticed something unusual outside at this time, that is, whether the sky is too bright.

"What is that? The legendary angel?"

Someone shouted in shock when they saw the angels coming from afar with the holy light.

The angel is coming.
ps: Recently, the pursuit is getting more and more lazy. You are probably tired of it, and you are perfunctory me with reasons like raising books, huh.

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