Pastor's Tantra

Although Aiwass is currently not sure whether the person who stole the experimental product intends to assassinate the White Saint during the Pope's promotion ceremony; nor is he sure whether this matter is related to the relationship between Cardinal Loki and Professor Moriarty. How many relationships...

But he was certain of at least one thing.

——That person has obvious malice towards the Pure White Saint.

When she realized this, Yanis became obviously angry: "I'm going to find His Majesty the Pope - when did the Theocracy become a place where such conspirators can thrive?"

Although she was constantly put under pressure by the pure white saint, she was even scared to the point of running around and not daring to go home.

But when Yanis realized that Gray was really in danger, she made no secret of her anger and anxiety.

"Unfortunately."

Aiwass shook his head and replied: "These ghosts and monsters suddenly appeared after His Majesty the Pope fell into a deep sleep."

"...Can't you wake me up?"

"It's the kind of deep sleep that can't be woken up. Of course, you can also call it a coma."

Aiwass glanced at the people present and decided to speak directly: "His Majesty the Pope's dendrosis has begun to worsen. I don't know how long it can last."

"Why are we all rushing together..."

Yanis frowned: "That's bad. If the Pope isn't here...then I'm afraid the other cardinals won't move either."

"If all these things hadn't happened together, these people would not have dared to move at all."

Freya said quietly on the side.

Sherlock agreed: "That's it. If these accidents hadn't happened, then I'm afraid what happened today would never have happened. Presumably, the Eternal Theocracy has always been like this. That's why it can be...'eternal'. Ah."

It's not that the interior is always so peaceful and beautiful, but that any signs of chaos and trouble will be snuffed out in the early stages. But when troubles arise at the upper level, problems are immediately exposed.

"There are more than twenty cardinals in the Theocracy, so no one else can take care of it?"

Lily said subconsciously.

"I'm afraid it won't work."

Aiwass thought about the subsequent development of the plot, so he shook his head.

In Lily's mind, she still instinctively regarded the cardinals of the Theocracy as the ministers of Avalon.

But the Theocracy was not a monarchical political structure.

"That's right, Lily. The Theocracy does not have a clear and unified source of political power."

Freya opened her mouth and explained in words that Lily could understand: "The Theocratic State does not grant power to the Pope, and the Pope manages the Theocratic State on his behalf. The Theocratic State's highest power itself comes from the Eternal Pope.

"In other words, the center of power of the Theocracy is these fifth-level cardinals. Each of them is in charge of a "diocese" and is responsible for taking care of different facilities in this circle. The pope himself is also a bishop, so he is in charge of the first layer of "dioceses". Twenty-two rings.

"It is precisely because these cardinals are also cardinals of the Church of the Nine Pillars and obey the Pope within the church, that the Pope has the right to rule over the Theocracy.

"All of them are top transcendent beings at the fifth level of devotion, and the Pope walks in front of all of them. Just like the person who has gone furthest in the dream world is the Pillar God, the Pope also becomes everyone patron and leader."

"But in essence, the Pope has never had the right to rule the entire Theocracy. The area directly controlled by the Pope is only the 22nd Circle; the Pope's own responsibility is only to communicate with all the residents of all the circles and provide the giant tree with Energy Supply."

"...Doesn't that mean," Lily's eyes widened, "that the Theocracy will eventually split because of this?"

"From a historical perspective," Freya explained, "the Theocracy has always been divided. It is actually equivalent to the union of twenty-two city-states stacked on top of each other. Since the establishment of the church, these two city-states have been divided. The rulers of the twelve federations happen to be in the same organization. Therefore, all cardinals do not have a affiliation with each other, and their power cannot check and balance each other."

"In the final analysis," Yanis replied softly, "we elves are the sons of the giant tree after all. Even though the Church of the Nine Pillars now respects the Secretary Zhu, and the Secretary Zhu is willing to protect the Theocracy... but the 'land' of the Theocracy, In fact, it belongs to the 'Great Giant Tree'. After all, this is the remains left by Him, and He himself naturally has the right to dispose of them; we are still using the remains of the Giant Tree, so naturally we must respect the rules of the Giant Tree.

"As the apostle of Zhu Zhu, Jushu has personally set the rule that devotees of at least the fifth level can control a circle, and each person can only control one circle."

"Why is this?"

Hearing this, Aiwass suddenly understood why Si Zhu remained silent when the Theocracy split.

So he asked: "Why did they merge later?"

"Because although the giant tree is an ancient god, it is open-minded and gentle. He hopes that the principles of devotion are divergent, developing, and innovative."

Yanis sighed: "Then let's start from the earliest... There must be no knowledge about this in your human history books. This is already secret knowledge, and it is a story before the second sun sets.

"At the beginning of the birth of the elves, they were not unified. At that time, the elves were called the 'Hundred Sons of the Giant Tree', and the Theocracy was called 'The Nations of the Giant Tree' - not only were each layer independent, but even many circles No fifth-level devotee has yet been born in the ring.

"After the birth of the Church of the Nine Pillars, the Theocracy went through several civil wars before it was finally merged. But splitting with each other was its original form... Therefore, if the Theocracy splits again, some rigid traditionalists may feel Happy.

"Take Cardinal Loki as an example: As long as he does not completely lose his power, it means that he has not deviated from the way of dedication in his heart, and he still has control of this circle. So what kind of actions he chooses to carry out, even if it is' Controlled Fire' is also his personal freedom. Because he is the master of the 'Controlled Fire' sect."

Sherlock on the side understood.

The Theocracy is actually an overarching sect, and each cardinal is a faction.

The power of the Theocracy does not belong to anyone, but comes on a first-come, first-served basis - and qualifications are only judged by resonance with the path.

If the Tao itself recognizes this idea, even if others do not recognize it, it only means that this is a "minority way of dedication."

Judging from the height of the giant tree, He did not want this possibility to disappear.

He hopes to compete and coexist with each other so as to develop more possibilities instead of stagnation...

"...Stagnation?"

Sherlock murmured, catching a hint of inspiration.

If you look at it from this perspective, perhaps the current form of the "Theocracy" is what the giant tree doesn't like...

“When there is pressure from the Pope, the path chosen by the Pope is the highest and only correct direction of the ‘way of devotion’.

"But since all cardinals are fifth-level transcendent beings, it means that they must have their own thoughts and opinions. And now that the Pope is silent, they can also explain the path they pursue... Preaching. And that’s what the pope allowed from the beginning.”

Yanis said seriously: "Because it has been impossible for the Theocracy to 'kill' other ideas from the very beginning."

Aiwass also understood.

The reason why in his impression, after the Pope was completely comatose and the Theocracy was completely split, these cardinals all looked like crazy Yan Yi... That was because they were all in a state of excitement and were fighting for their own path and ideas. And pull people.

"There are too many things going on now, and there are many clues. It's getting late... Time is running out, so our investigation tomorrow should be divided into several groups. If you don't have any objections, please let me take charge for the time being."

Aiwass analyzed calmly: "Lily, you and sister Freya go find Mr. Oswald."

"Oswald? Which...? Oh!"

Freya was stunned for a moment, and then she reluctantly recalled the name: "Is Mr. Oswald also in the Theocracy now?"

"Yes."

Aiwass nodded.

He remembered that Oswald had been a member of the Pope's bodyguard, and perhaps had a closer relationship with the Pope.

Maybe he'll know some secrets.

And if Professor Moriarty comes back, he should also contact Oswald. If Lily and Freya, two people who are familiar with Oswald, go to him, they are more likely to get useful information, and there is nothing Oswald can't say.

"Sherlock, please go find Mr. Yunus first. I can only leave the matter to you first."

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

Sherlock leaned against the wall with his arms crossed.

He replied calmly, his words full of confidence.

As Isabel's father, Yunus also has to deal with the troubles he encounters. He knows Yunus' true identity - others may not pay enough attention to it, but Sherlock will definitely protect Yunus.

"What about us?"

Yanis asked.

"It just so happens that the Pure White Saint will chat with you, Master, tomorrow. Just tell her about the current troubles as well."

Aiwass mentioned: "Also, Master Yanis can ask her, 'Are there any more dates from Aiwass?' If she says there are still more dates, you can introduce Freya to her, and then start from Get some dates from her side and bring them back for her to study."

"Okay, I remember it."

Yanis nodded, and then asked: "What about you? Where do you plan to go?"

"I want to see Cardinal Loki again alone."

Aiwass said in a deep voice: "Maybe there are some things that he can't say in front of you. So I'll go there myself."

"This is dangerous, Aiwass!"

The first person to object was Freya: "According to what you said, Cardinal Loki might be the mastermind behind this."

Lily also looked at Aiwass worriedly, but she did not object.

"That's why I'm here to tell you this."

Ai Huas said calmly: "If I don't come back for a long time... everyone remember to save me.

"——I'm not the type to investigate alone and not tell others where I'm going."

As he said that, Aiwass glared at Sherlock.

Sherlock in the original timeline disappeared for this reason.

Sherlock tilted his head, confused: "Are you talking about me?"

"Just think I'm talking about you."

Aiwass didn't bother to explain.