Do whatever you want without restraint!

There's nothing to be afraid of!

So, the reason Herbert acted so distressed, conflicted, depressed just now... was actually all a performance.

It was just to ask for a higher price at this moment!

Want me to become your tool?

Sure.

Want me to be your white gloves and tidy up the church?

Also possible.

Although these tasks are difficult, they aren't impossible. Everything can be negotiated.

But the problem is...

Need to add money!

I'm very cute; please give me money!

Promise me with pie in the sky!

"Uh..."

The Sun Pope was taken aback for a moment, blinked, and then quickly reacted with a chuckle: "You brat, you really are... haha!"

He wasn't angry; instead, he found the little guy particularly interesting.

This fellow not only dares too much, but his personality is quite amusing.

"I knew you'd say that, which is why I didn't prepare specific rewards. I just wanted to ask you what you desire."

The Sun Pope casually changed his tone, rocked the recliner with a smile, lazilly said: "Kid, tell me your wish. As long as it's not too much, I'll fulfill it."

He's not worried Herbert will make demands; he's worried Herbert will have no desires.

If Herbert really threatens him with death to refuse his "help," then the Sun Pope really can't force him.

After all, they're on the same team; it's impossible to go too far.

Besides, if not for the monk, consider the Buddha.

Forcing the young doesn't count, there's an old figure standing behind him.

That old fellow living in the monastery has been itching to wander since long ago... tch.

Every time he comes out, the whole world gets anxious, many people living in fear.

Each time borrowing the chance to roam, waiting until he's had enough fun before recklessly capturing the target that "alerted" him.

He's been eerily quiet for the past few centuries. It's like he hasn't found a good excuse to go out.

No one knows what kind of thing will be released if he's let out right now...

Old acquaintances are still old acquaintances, but they're all up in age. Better not actually fight.

The Sun Pope does not hope to become a reason for the Archbishop to go out.

And since Herbert made demands, it proves he's willing to accept the task.

This outsourced work is taken by Herbert!

The monastery doesn't restrict—then openly do some private work.

The horse won't get fat without night grass.

Though the monastery treats Herbert well, there are many little animals at home to support!

Wake up one day not knowing how many tons of rice to feed them; supporting a family is hard!

When it's this tough, taking several part-time jobs is very normal!

Since the Sun Pope dares to be so generous, Herbert won't be modest either. He directly asked for his conditions, like a lion opening its mouth wide.

"I need a full set of epic-level Giant Dragon Battle Armor, to protect my companions, improving our safety."

"I also need to obtain a legendary-level Battle Harp; it's crucial against the temptations of Sinful Desire."

"Additionally, I need the Sun Church's Sunshine Holy Water... let's start with three hundred bottles? Uh, the giant dragon uses a lot."

"I hope to get access to the Sun Library, to read all collected demon information, and if possible, their corresponding flesh and blood specimens would be best."

...

Herbert raised demands for a long time, finally feeling it was about right, nodded, and stated the last one: "Lastly, I hope my companions can have a baptism in the Radiant Sanctuary."

The Sun Pope listened quietly to Herbert's endless demands, with a smile always calm and placid, never feeling heartache.

This little guy has proposed some seemingly excessive demands, but his imagination is limited.

Those demands mean nothing to him personally, and even less to the whole church.

But only the last point made the Pope's brows furrow. He slowly said, "Kid, I can fulfill all other demands, but only the last point you must give up."

"The Radiant Sanctuary is the holy land of Our Lord. Only devout believers can enter. Even you can't, let alone your other companions."

"This has been the rule since ancient times."

The Divine Spirit Church still has its rules, places like the Radiant Divine Hall strictly prohibit outsiders from entering, let alone allowing them to undergo baptism.

"No?"

Herbert wasn't surprised that his demand was rejected, but he didn't give up. Instead, he eyed the Pope, immediately changing his condition.

"Since that's the case, I understand. I'll change my request."

"I want nothing else."

He looked at the elder, slowly said:

"I just need you to spread the word within the church that 'the Sun God might be the Sun Goddess'... oh, by the way, also in the Pope's name."

"There shouldn't be rules against that, right?"

Herbert said so much just for this point. How could he easily give it up?

Old Deng!

Can you handle this punch?!?

"..."

Pope Evans looked deadpan, silently facing Herbert, cursing without words—you're doing this again?

"Ha!"

Herbert then fearlessly returned the stare, answering equally silently—what, are you scared?

The two stared at each other for quite a while, until the whole space began trembling, the elder finally withdrew his gaze first.

"... Then let's switch back to the previous one."

Pope Evans scratched his head, smacked his lips, awkwardly said, "Uh, what was the first thing you mentioned?"

"Wasn't it just letting demons and devils undergo baptism in the Holy Sanctuary? Haha, this can still be negotiated, cough cough."

He twitched at the corner of his mouth, speaking an excuse that's hard not to laugh: "I believe Our Lord wishes to give them a chance to reform, cough cough!"

...

...

Just as Herbert and the Sun Pope were negotiating specific deal details, Valentina was entering the "Thorny-backed Dragon" frenzied mode in the manor.

"Ha—"

She issued a menacing growl at the empty corner, trying to intimidate that unknown presence away.

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Back! Back! Back!

Valentina didn't know what it was or if it even existed, but instinctively resisted.

Danger!

Extreme danger!

She even recalled the same unresistible fear when meeting Old Deng back then.

If she hadn't promised Herbert not to leave the manor, she'd already be fleeing with Flora and the others.

Even now, she's wrapped her tail around the demon and devil's waists, ready to bolt at any time.

"Leave!"

"You're not welcome here!"

"Please go away!!!"

Fortunately, no matter how much Valentina threatened, the opponent never reacted, making her slightly more at ease.

Then...

Just when Valentina thought the opponent would leave, or it was all just her illusion.

Valentina's expression changed, eyes widened.

At that moment, she "watched" that presence move, seemingly leisurely entering one of the manor's rooms.

The room Herbert slept in last night!