Pirate Kingship-Chapter 807 - 500: Threaded Lens, Chronicle of Ages_2

It is just like taming beasts and domesticating livestock in ancient times.

As for that Pirate King [Ocean Throne] whom the Barbary People regard as a guardian?

"Heh heh..."

The slave-catcher team sneered as they parted ways, and a middle-aged clergy in white priestly robes stepped forward, a circle of white halo on his head illuminating the dark woods completely.

However, he did not have the slightest appearance of a simple and unadorned clergy. Gold embroidery adorned his silk robe, each button was made of gemstones, and he wielded a luxurious gold staff.

From head to toe, he was adorned with glittering treasures, looking more like a follower of the god of wealth than a clergyman of the [Creator].

It was basically true: the holy emblem around his neck was not the Church's Silver Cross, but the Gem Hexagram of the Remit Sect. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

This indicated that he was a clergy member of the Remit Sect, one of the Three Churches of common origin.

Most crucially, he wore a radiant [Ring of Saintly Authority] on his right ring finger, with grand Holy Light accompanying his every gesture.

With his appearance.

Clang!

In the hands of the Barbary People, swords fell one by one to the ground.

Even Schindler, who knew a thing or two, despaired instantly, struggling to spit out a word:

"Saint... Saint?!"

If they had known more about the Church, they would have realized that the [Ring of Saintly Authority] in the man's hand was different from others.

While other rings bore the same cross emblem, theirs were pure silver white, but his seemed the congealed red of blood.

In fact, just like the "Three Musketeers" actually numbered four, it was common knowledge that the [Holy Son]'s twelve disciples were thirteen in number.

The ancestors of the Remit People were among the original twelve disciples, but after selling out the Holy Son for the famous Sacred Relics [Thirty pieces of silver], he hanged himself.

The rope he hanged himself with became the [First-Class Holy Relic: Penitent's Rope] (Chapter 238), now held by Byron's ally, Sister Teresa.

Simultaneously, because the Remit ancestors betrayed the Holy Son for greed, it demonstrated the controlling power of money and authority over human nature.

The power of wealth was thus highlighted, giving birth to the "Gold Sequence."

The Remit people were the first to declare: "Money speaks, truth remains silent."

Other disciples reclaimed the ring belonging to the traitor and selected a new disciple among the Holy Son's followers, restoring the count of twelve, and crafting new rings of authority.

For years, this thirteenth ring belonging to the Remit ancestors was sealed away, with no rightful clergy daring to wear the ring of such great power.

Because a terrifying curse had appeared on it!

The [Holy Son] was born in the Silver Era Year, claiming to be king of the Remit people and re-teaching the doctrines to the followers.

At that time, during the rule of the Remit Sect, the wealth-greedy Remit aristocrats feared losing their power and wealth to him.

Not only did they refuse to acknowledge the Holy Son as their god, they persecuted him greatly.

Eventually, the Holy Son was executed under charges of "treason," which caused the traitor's [Ring of Saintly Authority] to transform into a [Cursed Object] carrying the "Lost Mandate of Heaven."

While it possessed great power, it also had an unsolvable side effect:

"Any bearer, or anyone merely associated with it, will eternally suffer the hardship of wandering.

They can never claim their own land to establish a nation, remaining forever a wandering tribe.

Generations must atone for scorning the 'King of Kings'!"

The curse even overflowed from the Ring of Saintly Authority onto the entire Remit Clan.

Thus, for over a thousand years, they have drifted from place to place, met with misfortune everywhere, despised by the Silver Empire, major city-states, Theocratic Countries, Star Moon Empire... nations, and clans alike.

Regardless of neighbors or rulers, whether kind or cruel to them, the Remit people would repeatedly betray their host, and then begin wandering anew.

Thus, they became inconsistent with their claim of being [Creator] descendants.

There is another saying on the Old Continent:

All sufferings of the Remit people are due to their departure from divine teachings, committing too many evil deeds, and failing to reform, leading the [Creator] to persevere in eradicating them.

However, due to the adage "the good die young, while the wicked persist," their vitality is formidable, making them difficult to eradicate thoroughly.

The only fortunate aspect is that having already suffered the "lost curse," they naturally no longer fear the ring's side effects.

When the Council of the Divine Presence's saints proposed a deal to them, they accepted willingly.

A rare Fifth Order Legend [Twilight Deacon] within the sect donned the ring, becoming the unofficial thirteenth saint, "Saint Joseph."

Though his rise was backdoor, leading to some deficiency in power, he was on par with a normal [Kingly Title].

Those in the "Monetary Restoration Party," previously relying on the protection of [Ocean Throne], shook themselves off immediately, stabbing the Pirate Kingdom heavily in the back without hesitation.

This was precisely the outcome the Church wanted to see.

One was the Remit Sect, another the Holy Spirit Sect, only by having the other two denominations of the Three Churches engaging in bitter conflict could the Traditional Faction have the opportunity to tackle the internal Protestant Doctrine issue.

The moment Saint Joseph appeared, all struggle lost meaning. How is it any different than encountering the final boss right after leaving Novice Village?