The Undead Empire That Travels Through the Multiverse

"This city shines with the light of civilization, cars, railways, electric lights... it's all as fascinating as being enchanted by a witch, but in our prosperous city, there are still threats lurking! We must fight, New The Salem Trials are about to begin!" On the steps in front of the bank, a woman in a black hat was shouting, and on the flag behind her was a broken wand.

"Cousin, what is the Salem Trial?" Xiao Yixi felt curious. The Salem Trial mentioned in the woman's speech aroused her interest.

"The Salem Witch Trials. In 1692, a little girl about your age in Salem suffered from a strange disease. People suspected that it was a witch. So under mutual suspicion and accusations, the impact of this case spread to In the entire Salem area, a total of 19 people were hanged and one person was crushed to death with a stone." Although he felt that it was a bit inappropriate to tell this to a little girl, considering that Xiao Yixi was not an ordinary little girl, Chen Mo still He briefly introduced the Salem case to her: "However, five years later, in 1697, the state of Massachusetts, where the town of Salem is located, announced that this was an unjust case and ordered all the people to fast for a day to apologize to the deceased.

In our timeline, it was not until 1992 that the U.S. government restored the honor of those who died unjustly, which can be regarded as a very famous witch trial in history. "

"So that's it. Then what this aunt said is not encouraging people to falsely accuse each other and then kill innocent people indiscriminately?" Xiao Yixi, who was well educated by her parents, has a clear sense of right and wrong, and she does not agree with this kind of catch-up behavior. .

Thinking of those who might be innocently wronged or even die tragically, Xiao Yixi couldn't help but plead to Chen Mo: "Cousin, do something!"

After being begged by his kind little niece, and because he couldn't stand this woman who almost single-handedly created at least two innocent victims, he took Xiao Yixi's hand and took two steps forward. In front of the crowd, he asked the woman who was speaking: "But in 1697, Massachusetts had already declared the Salem Trial to be a historical injustice. You are promoting this here because you want to start a witch hunt again and start a witch hunt." Religious persecution?”

Even in the "free" United States, religious issues are still not an issue that can be discussed, so when Chen Mo opened his mouth, the woman's expression immediately changed.

She looked at Chen Mo with vigilance and disgust, and asked in a cruel tone: "Sir, do you want to protect the witches by asking this? They are threatening our city and affecting us. lives! Only by exposing them can we isolate the influence of evil witchcraft on our lives! Only then can we maintain the civilization we created! Sir, your remarks give me reason to suspect that you are also an evil wizard. , or someone who sympathizes with wizards?”

Obviously the woman did not answer Chen Mo's question directly, but directly labeled him as a "suspected wizard".

This trick has worked well for women in the past when facing doubters. After all, no one wants to take the risk of being ostracized and doubted by others and bear the name of "wizard" just to stand up and say something fair.

Even if someone really says and does this with a righteous heart, they will be attacked by women supporters if they are labeled as "witches". After suffering a double blow both mentally and physically, few people will do so. Be able to continue to stick to your own opinions.

In her opinion, a decent person like Chen Mo would definitely protect his own safety and dignity amidst the abuse and siege from the crowd, and would not go against her.

She was already familiar with this routine, but she rarely used it.

However, this time she miscalculated. Chen Mo just took out a badge from his pocket and pinned it on his collar, and then said: "Questioning that I am a wizard? Then who are you? What qualifications do you have to question a hospital?" An honorary knight of the Order, a British noble, a living saint personally canonized by the Pope, a professional demon hunter certified by the church's demon hunter training institution? I now have reason to suspect that you are an evil person possessed by a demon, and I am going to treat you Conduct a heresy trial!”

Chen Mo's series of titles sound quite bluffing, but in fact they were all bought with money.

The Knights Hospitallers, as one of the three major knights during the Crusades, withdrew all the way to Europe after the fall of Jerusalem. Later, after several twists and turns, they finally became the watchdog of the Holy See, but it was also worse than the disappearing temples and treaties. Suddenly strong.

However, the Knights Templar, which has now become almost a charitable organization, can obtain a knighthood by donating a small amount of money. For more donations, you can even obtain the status of honorary captain.

The same goes for the British nobility. Although Britain is still the world's most powerful country and is no longer a country that needed to issue privateering licenses to pirates to strengthen its maritime power during the Elizabethan era, you can still get a title of nobility by donating money.

Although this title is almost not recognized among the real aristocracy, and even so it is very difficult to obtain, but in the face of Chen Mo's title of "living saint", the British royal family is still willing to sell a free title.

As for why he has the title of "Living Saint", it is just because Chen Mo took Xiao Yixi to travel in this world for convenience, to avoid unnecessary troubles, and at the same time to satisfy the little girl's desire to try an adventure. He just took her to dig out the Dead Sea Scrolls twenty years in advance.

As the oldest biblical text and the so-called greatest archaeological discovery of the twentieth century, this set of things was donated to the Holy See in the name of the Knights Hospitallers. It is not difficult to get yourself the title of saint, although Chen Mo has The so-called God Yahweh has no faith at all, and may even have a higher level of divinity than him.

As for the badge he pinned on his collar just now, it was nothing else. It was the knight's badge he received as a member of the Knights Hospitaller, except that this one was made of gold and diamonds and looked extremely gorgeous.

When Chen Mo's series of titles came out, the onlookers also remembered the news that had shocked the entire United States. After all, the United States is also a country that believes in God. Although it does not seem to be able to deal with the Holy See, the saints canonized by the Holy See They don't admit it, but at least these people still know such a person.

And between a living saint canonized by the Holy See and a woman who appeared out of nowhere, they would rather choose to believe in the saint from the Holy See.

Not to mention, this is the 20th century. If some people still believe in God because it is a religious belief that can provide people with spiritual relief, then the ancient witches and so on are just reduced to a bedtime trick to coax children. story.

After all, it is the 20th century, and now is an era of prosperous science and technology. People believe in the power of science and industry. Who would believe in witches?

As a result, the woman who had been shouting loudly just now and seemed to have gained the support of the people, almost instantly ran away like a lost dog.

Looking at the group of children who left with her, Chen Mo couldn't help but shake his head slightly. Although he said that, witches and wizards did exist in this world, and even there was more than one child following the woman.

But before Chen Mo could figure out what to do with those children next, a certain chosen one tripped over a suitcase and fell at Chen Mo's feet, and was just helped up by Xiao Yixi.

"Sir, are you okay?" The beautiful and kind-hearted little girl asked with concern. After all, judging from the way the chosen melon fell to the ground just now, it must have been a heavy fall.

But he quickly shook his head, patted the dust on his body and said, "I'm fine, I just fell. I didn't scare you, little girl?"

Seeing that Xiao Yixi was fine, he picked up the suitcase from the ground and walked up the stairs towards the bank.

He came to the bank to seek a loan, and in this era before the Great Depression, he wanted to open a bakery of his own.

Just like this melon of heaven's choice, the others who were watching just now dispersed. Only a few people who seemed to be devout believers came forward and saluted Chen Mo, as if they wanted to get the saint's blessing.

The man in a blue trench coat who had been paying attention to Chen Mo before also picked up his suitcase and ran quickly towards the bank. It seemed that something happened that made him very anxious.

Both Xiao Yixi and Chen Mo noticed his actions, as well as a small black animal that was stealing coins from a beggar next to the statue on the steps.

"Cousin!" Xiao Yixi shouted quickly, and Chen Mo laughed when he heard her reminder. He said sorry to the believers around him, and then took Xiao Yixi and followed him.

The little black animal was very inconspicuous. It looked like a platypus, but it was much smaller and squatter, and at the same time much cuter.

It kept moving through the crowd, stealing everything that was golden and shiny.

Xiao Yixi stared at the little guy with wide eyes, a very happy smile on her face.

Although she knew it was not good to steal things, she liked the greedy way this little guy put everything in his pocket.

Especially when the little guy kept flirting with the ruby ​​​​hanging on a dog's neck and looked at the ruby ​​​​obsessively, the love in Xiao Yixi's eyes almost overflowed. coming.

However, when Chen Mo took her into the bank, the bank lobby manager greeted her. He could tell at a glance that Chen Mo would be a big customer, so he hurriedly asked attentively: "How can I serve you?" Yes, sir?"

Of course, Chen Mo also noticed the gaze of Xiao Yixi and the Xiu Xiu who was planning to change the theft to an open robbery. After he smiled, he took out a gem that exuded dazzling brilliance from his pocket and looked at it in front of him. The lobby manager said: "I want to open a fresh-keeping warehouse here to store this gem."

The lobby manager was almost stunned when he saw the dazzling gem in Chen Mo's hand.

He had never seen such a beautiful gemstone in his career. He exclaimed in an almost dreamy tone: "It is so beautiful! I have never seen such a beautiful gemstone!"

But soon, the lobby manager's professionalism came to his senses, and he immediately started promoting their bank's vault service.

Looking at the lobby manager's sales, Chen Mo couldn't help but smile to himself. What he took out was actually just an ordinary ruby, about the size of a thumbnail. The reason why it shone brightly and dazzlingly was because he was on it. Just cast a flash spell.

Moreover, Chen Mo had no intention of storing this gem in this bank. His purpose of taking out this gem was just to attract the attention of a certain Niffler who was stealing, and to take this opportunity to enter the bank. Just in the vault.

Obviously, his goal was achieved.

A certain Thief Saint, Xiu Xiu, undoubtedly saw the charming gem in Chen Mo's hand, and it rushed towards Chen Mo almost immediately.

However, a figure wearing a blue trench coat blocked it and continued to pursue it even when the sniffer started to dodge and move around.

Xiao Yixi was obviously very interested in this little black guy. Her beautiful big eyes almost never left the little guy's figure.

But Chen Mo still held her hand and followed the lobby manager towards the bank's vault.

"Don't worry, that little guy likes all kinds of gold and silver jewelry the most. He will definitely follow." Chen Mo whispered to comfort his niece who was a little anxious because she couldn't see the little animal, and led her to follow her in the lobby. Behind the manager came a heavy metal door.

"Sir, welcome to our bank's vault. This is the most reliable vault in New York. It is composed of a thirty-centimeter-thick solid metal door and a metal wall of the same thickness. Apart from this door, there is no other means. You can enter the vault." The bank lobby manager loudly boasted about their vault and began to open the metal door for Chen Mo: "This door must be opened with a special key, and the key is available 24 hours a day. Someone is there to guard it and make sure it’s safe.”

"Is it really foolproof?" Chen Mo asked with a smile on his face, and his words obviously meant something.

But the bank lobby manager obviously didn't hear it and kept bragging about the reliability of their bank vault.

"A professional alarm bell is set up here. As soon as the bell rings, the security guards will arrive within one minute, and the police who receive the alarm will block all surrounding streets and control the entire building within five minutes. Even if it does There are thieves who can get in here, and they will never be able to fly." This can be said to be a kind of advertisement, and it is also a kind of self-confidence. For the bank's very expensive vault, the lobby manager seems very confident.

However, just as he was speaking, two people suddenly appeared in front of the vault door. One was the Chosen Melon that they had just seen, and the other was the man in blue who had been following them all the way.

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