After work, start to speedrun the other world-Chapter 146 - 38 What is Hell_2

He introduced himself as he led the way.

"Dorrence, you may call me that," he said.

"You seem to have been waiting for me here already?" Xi Mu inquired suspiciously, and then he heard Dorrence’s response.

"I was waiting for the arrival of heroes, any hero who voluntarily comes to fight against the Dusk Cult and the Church of Death, I would come out to meet."

At this point, Dorrence added another sentence.

"You are one of the heroes who arrived in the Black Rose Kingdom earlier. The other heroes might still be on their way," he said.

"Thanks to my partner," Xi Mu said, glancing at the little mare with a smile that radiated pride, while Dorrence chuckled upon seeing this.

"Arriving so early is also a sign of your concern for the Black Rose Kingdom."

"Hehehe," Xi Mu smiled warmly. He certainly had to come early; otherwise, once the other heroes arrived, they would have to deal with the clever minds of the Black Rose Kingdom first, as they could hinder the actions of the Church of Death.

...

...

Some time later.

Church of the Goddess of Death.

"Your Excellency Ahtal, welcome to your arrival," said the elderly man with a face full of wrinkles, holding Xi Mu’s hands with a kind smile.

"With your addition, the Black Rose Kingdom will surely be safer."

"Bishop Karen, my arrival does not necessarily mean the Black Rose Kingdom will be safe," Xi Mu shook his head and said with great sincerity.

The old man appeared stunned upon hearing this, then laughed and said:

"I did not expect such a renowned hero like yourself to recognize an old antique like me. I am truly honored."

Xi Mu smiled, "Please, don’t be modest. Without your efforts, the Black Rose Kingdom would not have its current prosperity, nor would there be so many followers of the Goddess of Death."

"It is all the will of the Goddess of Death," Bishop Karen replied, very happy, as he showed Xi Mu and Eden around the Church of the Goddess of Death.

As they walked, he began to explain the situation in the Black Rose Kingdom.

"The souls of the people killed by the Church of Death should have descended to Hell, but those who have suffered the punishment of impalement are still alive, even if they are continuously burned by Sulter’s fire, they have not died completely."

At this point, Bishop Karen’s voice became filled with anger.

"Those cultists have deprived people of their right to die. It is an unforgivable heinous crime, and they must be punished!"

"Indeed, it is unforgivable," Xi Mu echoed with an angry expression while Bishop Karen sighed upon hearing this.

"Depriving people of the right to die does not conform to the teachings of the Church of Death. They are supposed to be cultists who joyously grant people death."

Saying this, he looked earnestly at Xi Mu.

"Your Excellency Ahtal, could I entrust you with the investigation of this matter?"

As of now, Ahtal was the most likely to clarify the situation, not that he believed in Ahtal’s abilities explicitly.

But because Ahtal had Hecate standing behind him.

"I can," Xi Mu nodded seriously, his expression turning grave, "but Bishop Karen, I will need some assistants."

"Of course, that is no problem," Bishop Karen replied with a benign smile, "I will transfer the management authority of the Heresy Tribunal to you. They are the most elite followers in the Church of the Goddess of Death and will certainly be very helpful."

In different churches, the existence of the Heresy Tribunal is a common feature, usually composed of believers with remarkable abilities, each possessing unique powers of considerable strength.

Any entity that is an enemy of the gods or the church will crumble under the blade of the Heresy Tribunal.

"Do you think too highly of me?" Xi Mu seemed unable to grasp being held in such high regard and reflexively waved his hands in rejection.

"Sorry, I’m not very skilled in commanding."

"No, I am never wrong about people!" Bishop Karen grasped Xi Mu’s hand, his eyes full of kindness, "Child, I believe you can do it."

In fact, he also felt that Ahtal was not adept at commanding; from his past actions, Ahtal seemed to be a lone wolf.

But even if Ahtal was a lone wolf, it was enough that his mentor possessed the capabilities.

"I... can give it a try," Xi Mu nodded with some reluctance, seemingly not very confident in himself.

Seeing this, Bishop Karen smiled kindly, "If there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to ask those you trust the most."

He revealed his hidden dagger.

"Such as Lady Hecate."

"..."

Eden, standing to the side and listening to their conversation, felt somewhat helpless. Bishop Karen was basically short of openly asking Ahtal to seek help from his own teacher.

As for why Bishop Karen didn’t ask for help himself, it was purely because Hecate was incredibly busy. Not only did she have to deal with the Magic Kingdom’s domestic affairs, but she also had to spend vast amounts of time studying magic. Moreover, approaching Hecate directly...was very expensive, prohibitively so.

However, if one changed the approach and let Ahtal ask Hecate for help, the situation would be completely different.

Not only would it not cost any money, but it could also ensure that Hecate helped with all her heart and effort.

Unless Hecate wanted her own disciple to encounter trouble in the Black Rose Kingdom.

"Mm, I will go seek guidance from Teacher Hecate," Xi Mu said, touching the necklace on his wrist, his voice revealing firmness.

"I’ll contact Teacher Hecate right after this meeting!"

"Hehehe...no need to be so anxious," Bishop Karen laughed amiably and waved to a nun in the distance.

He explained after the nun approached.

"Sister Sharon, the secretary of the Heresy Tribunal, understands the Tribunal second only to myself," he said with a genial smile.

"Let Sister Sharon take you to learn about the Heresy Tribunal. This old man won’t disturb your young people’s conversation."

"Then you go ahead with your duties, Bishop Karen," Xi Mu maintained a smile, watching Bishop Karen leave, and decided to assassinate him tonight. After all, allowing the old man to continue living was not conducive to him taking control of the Heresy Tribunal.

"Miss Sharon, I’ll leave the next part to you." He turned his gaze toward Sister Sharon, who was clad in a sexy, shiny black latex suit adorned with several silver chains, holding an extravagantly designed black scythe in one hand.

Her demeanor was cool and seductive, making one wish they could prostrate themselves on the ground to be stepped on by the high heels that Sister Sharon wore.

If only she would wear some disdainful expressions, it would be perfect.

"Lord Ahtal, please follow me." Although she spoke formally, Sharon’s voice was very cold.

She turned and led the way, not engaging in much conversation with Xi Mu.

It was not because she disliked Xi Mu, on the contrary, she already respected him enough. She probably wouldn’t even speak to ordinary people.

Hell is other people.

This was Sharon’s creed. To avoid sinking into hell, one must minimize communication with others.

Otherwise, one would only sink deeper into hell.

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The Heresy Tribunal.

Inside a dim meeting room.

Xi Mu sat at the head of the table, his fingers interlocked, and looked around at the people sitting around the round table. He asked a question.

"Why... is the ambiance so dark?"

The atmosphere fell silent.

"It’s the mood of the Heresy Tribunal," someone said uncertainly, and then the lights suddenly brightened.

Sharon, with an indifferent face, approached. She stood behind Xi Mu and addressed everyone present.

"You can barely see each other’s faces. How is Lord Ahtal supposed to remember you? You are not allowed to make the conference room too dark in the future."

"Yes," someone said dejectedly, but no one argued against her; after all, this woman Sharon was not only very strong, but she was also quite a stickler for details.

If she could resolve an issue by force, she wouldn’t waste time talking.

"Lord Ahtal, please allow me to introduce the members of the Heresy Tribunal to you," Sharon whispered, bending down to Xi Mu’s side.

Xi Mu glanced inadvertently and caught sight of the striking peaks wrapped in latex, reflecting a tempting sheen in the light.

Um, wanting to give them a squeeze.