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Chapter 1066 Punishment

The church was dead silent late at night, with only the sound of cold footsteps echoing inside.

Duanmu Huai walked in front, Asia followed behind, lowering his head and saying nothing.

 “What do you think the punishment is?”

At this moment, Duanmu Huai suddenly spoke, making Asia stunned.

“In many religions, people always like to use punishment to punish themselves, so what’s the point? To prove the piety of their beliefs through pain? Or to punish the wavering of their beliefs?”

Duanmuhuai couldn't help but sneer when he said this.

 “But in the final analysis, these are just superficial effects.”

　　　　…………?”

"Punishment, to put it bluntly, is nothing more than an exchange of equal value. Physical pain is used in exchange for the appeasement of inner guilt. Therefore, although many times, those believers seem to like to use this method to punish their own weakness and wavering. , but in the final analysis, this is just a transaction. They sacrificed their bodies and felt the pain, so as to appease their guilt..."

 Speaking of this, Duanmu Huai glanced at Asia coldly.

 “Isn’t it?”

"I………"

Asia lowered her head and did not dare to speak.

Looking at Asia's guilty look, Duanmu Huai averted his gaze. The Inquisition and players have their own unique views on how to punish this kind of thing. When most people think about it, the so-called punishment is something like a leather whip or a tiger's stool. If you whip someone as hard as you want, it's considered punishment.

 This is what ordinary people think, but for the judge... Are you serious?

 Do you seriously think so?

Are you kidding me?

Why?

The reason is simple. As Duanmuhuai said, this is like an equivalent exchange for the punished. They have paid the physical pain and gained the peace of mind.

 However, is this considered an equivalent exchange?

Players once complained that in many European and American serial killer movies, those killers would finish killing people before going to church to repent. They looked like my sins are serious, my sins are monstrous, and my sins are unforgivable, and then they wait to confess. After that, I felt refreshed and went to find the next victim.

 Because in this kind of belief culture, only God can condemn me. As long as I repent and God forgives me, the rest will be nothing.

law?

 What the **** does the law do to me? I am religious!

Duanmuhuai remembers that he once read a post about the relationship between high crime rates in Europe and the United States and religious beliefs. This is the reason why European and American criminals have no sense of guilt. From indulgences in the Middle Ages to charitable acts today, the essence is the same. I did something bad, and then I repented to God in various ways, and that was considered a turn of events. Even if I murder and set fire to your whole family, the gods will forgive me, and I can continue to live with peace of mind.

Think about it, an indulgence can offset the guilt of murder and arson, how cheap it is.

Of course, in the game, there are simpler and more direct reasons why the Inquisition does not pay attention to punishment.

 Because according to this logic, these criminals suffered physically, but their souls were liberated. Then you become addicted to it and can't extricate yourself. The more you beat people's skin to pieces and make them unable to take care of themselves, the more happy they feel in the depths of their souls, and then - the evil of obsession welcomes you to join, little brother! We just like people like you who don’t take the usual path! Congratulations on finally realizing the true meaning of happiness!

That’s right, if you keep smoking, you might become a cultist.

So the Inquisition generally executes people directly, which is simple, convenient and quick, and there are not so many things to do, right?

This is also the reason why the inquisitor drew his gun whenever he disagreed. If you want to repent, I will send you to see the emperor. You can repent directly to the old man.

Our tribunal is very busy and we have no time to care about your mental problems.

But this time Duanmuhuai wanted to give it a try. The reason was very simple - he had the magical skill of [Quality Determination].

Of course, generally [Quality Judgment] mainly involves observing the sensitive parts of the other person and then making the other person feel comfortable. But this time Duanmu Huai plans to do the opposite - the so-called punishment is to make the other party feel pain from body to soul.

What about the situation in Asia?

 She initially insisted on her kindness, so she saved the devil, but later learned that it was the other party who plotted against her. Then she was naturally in great pain. After all, in order to insist on her kindness, Asia even went as far as violating the doctrine and was expelled from the church. Then the only thing that supports her is her persistence in being kind.

 In the end, Diodora also shattered this last persistence. It was obvious that her self-righteous kindness was just a tool used by the other party. As a result, Asia has completely lost the faith and spirit she persisted in, which made her spend every day in suffering and pain. In the end, because she could not bear the pain, she took the initiative to find Duanmuhuai and ask for help. His punishment.

 But in the final analysis, it was because she couldn't bear the torment in her heart and wanted to escape the pain.

Of course Duanmuhuai can't let her get what she wants. As I said before, what's the use of beating her to pieces? Even if the beating makes Asia unable to take care of herself, this pain will become her spiritual food. Is this considered punishment? This is obviously a reward, right?

What if Asia becomes addicted to smoking in the future and takes the initiative to cause trouble?

As the joke goes, the hunter went hunting for a bear for the first time, was defeated by the bear, and then died. Then he went again for the second time, failed again, then the third time, and the fourth time - in the end the bear couldn't stand it anymore, and asked, "Are you here to hunt or to sell X?"

Putting it on Asia, it would be no joke.

 So Duanmuhuai will definitely not do what she wants, but fortunately, he has his own way.

Duanmuhuai stopped. At this moment, they had reached the deepest part of the church underground. This place was just like the style of the trial court. In a dark, dim and depressing environment, the radiance of candles illuminated the surroundings. From time to time, servo skulls were flying around holding candles, and seeing these skulls, Asia bit her lips and tensed her body.

 “I’ll give you one last chance.”

Duanmuhuai looked at Asia. "I want to tell you that the punishment I'm going to give you is definitely not what you imagined. Don't expect to gain spiritual peace through physical pain. The sin you committed only deserves to be punished from body to Your soul will suffer from torture. There will be no peace or tranquility, only despair and fear that you cannot imagine. Even so, are you willing?"

　　　…………”

Hearing Duanmuhuai’s question, Asia hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

 Seeing Asia's reaction, Duanmuhuai sneered.

"You really can't shed tears until you see the coffin. I've already warned you. The stupid religious believers are really unrepentant. So don't blame me for being rude. Go up."

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai raised his chin towards the platform in front of him. Asia clenched her fists and put them on her chest to pray silently, as if she hoped to gain courage from her faith. Then, she took a deep breath, slowly walked onto the platform in front of her, and stood there motionless.

Looking at Asia in front of him, Duanmu Huai snapped his fingers. The next moment, the surrounding shadows began to move uncontrollably. Under the dim candlelight, countless tentacles condensed from the shadows emerged from the darkness, and then suddenly stretched out, wrapping themselves around Asia. The wrist on his chest suddenly pulled her up before she could react, and directly lifted the girl in front of her into the air.

At the same time, the same tentacles appeared from below, wrapped around the girl's legs, and spread her whole body like a "big" character.

 “Huah…huah…”

At this moment, Asia was extremely nervous, but she still closed her eyes tightly and gritted her teeth without saying a word. But the girl could feel that the tentacles wrapped around her hands and feet were as cold as thousands of years of ice. Their coldness penetrated the girl's body, gradually spreading throughout her body along with her bones and the surging blood. , gradually, Asia only felt as if her soul was completely frozen, and only endless pain came from all directions.

At this moment, she seemed to be in the boundless deep sea, and also seemed to be in the endless sky of the universe. The darkness completely obscured her vision. Even if she opened her eyes now, she could only see the boundless darkness. It’s as if everything has been swallowed up, destroyed, and there is nothing left but yourself…

"Snapped!!"

Suddenly, a sharp stinging sensation came from her back, and the girl couldn't help but let out a scream. The pain, like a whip, penetrated almost every nerve ending in the girl's body. Normally, , at this moment, Asia may have fainted due to the overwhelming pain. But at the moment, the biting chill was like a shackle, locking the girl's spirit tightly, making it impossible for her to even escape to the other side of unconsciousness through coma.

 “Crack! Pah!!”

Cold slapping sounds were heard one after another. Finally, Asia couldn't bear it any longer and screamed. Her screams became louder and louder, but even so, the girl still persisted in her heart - this is what she deserves. This is the punishment she deserves! This pain, this inescapable pain...!

"Snapped!"

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!!"

However, as if even screaming was a luxury, at the moment when the girl opened her mouth and screamed, suddenly, a thick tentacle was stuffed directly into the girl's mouth and directly penetrated into her stomach. The girl could even feel that the tentacle seemed to have passed through her stomach and directly wrapped around her heart.

 “Woo——woo——!”

However, this was not over yet. The thick, slippery, cold tentacle gradually began to melt, and tiny tentacles appeared on its surface, spreading in all directions along Asia's cheeks and mouth. As if to completely integrate her whole body, those tiny tentacles penetrated Asia's nostrils, ears and eyes, continued to extend forward, and directly penetrated into her brain.

Then………

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Asia opened her eyes suddenly, and the scenery in front of her suddenly changed. She saw that she was standing in a room. On the crib in front of her, a cute, white and tender baby was sleeping soundly.

 What a cute child...

 Seeing this child, Asia's mind relaxed slightly. But the next moment, she found that her body was completely out of her control and she walked to the crib, then raised her hands high.

 “In the name of the Inquisition!”

The sound that almost didn’t sound like her own echoed in Asia’s ears. The next moment, she clenched the dagger in her hand and stabbed the baby in front of her hard!

No----!

At this moment, Asia cried out in unimaginable pain deep in her heart. She could tolerate any pain, but she never thought of hurting others! I don’t even want to hurt others! Not to mention that the person in front of him was just a cute baby! If it were Asia as a normal person, I'm afraid it would be too late to pity her.

But now, no matter how much her spirit resisted, her body did not hesitate to swing down the dagger, piercing the baby's body and nailing it to the bed completely. Looking at the gushing blood, Asia tried desperately to struggle, but she couldn't do anything.

 “No, what are you doing!”

At this moment, a heartbroken voice suddenly came from behind Asia. She turned her head and saw only a couple looking at her sadly.

 “My child, what have you done to my child!”

 No, it’s not me, I don’t want to do such a thing——!

However, her body didn't listen to Asia's wails and screams at all. She could only watch as she pulled out the dagger, then slit the mother's throat, watching her eyes widen and her mouth open helplessly. Fall down. The next moment, the dagger in her hand pierced the chest of her father next to her.

 No, it wasn’t me! I don’t want it! !

At this moment, Asia finally realized what Duanmu Huai meant just now.