Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 325 [Stroking the Head]

Let's go back four days.

Morris, who had been anxiously waiting outside the chapel, was finally able to meet Ethan and the others.

Ethan said to him mysteriously, "Actually... there is an important task that needs to be assigned to someone, but there is no good candidate at the moment."

"Is it... God's will?"

Morris understood Ethan's implied meaning and immediately countered with a question.

"You could say that I dreamt about something."

Ethan nodded.

"what?"

"God said, 'There is a sinner hiding in the capital, and you will purify him.'"

"That……"

Morris was somewhat puzzled.

“We are not true believers, and we must truly purify Him in the name of God.”

Ethan immediately answered his question.

Morris nodded.

"So... was that person me?"

"Do you wish it were you?"

This is a very subtle question and answer.

Morris couldn't help but swallow.

"God said that the purifiers will receive His blessing and one day they will return with the tide."

Ethan said another thing.

Morris remained silent, seemingly deep in thought.

"I……"

"Perhaps we should find someone more devout."

Ethan shook his head at Johnny Blackbird and was about to push open the door.

Morris finally realized what was happening and quickly stepped forward to stop him, saying, "No, no, no, my piety is absolutely not a problem. I have even received divine revelation from the goddess. Have you forgotten? I am the most suitable candidate."

"This is God's will. Are you sure you want to proceed?"

Ethan asked again.

Actually, there are many problems here, and Morris can certainly figure them out.

The simplest question is why Ethan only came to him instead of the high priest and the others.

However, perhaps... they also feel that they are the most devout?
"I am certain that my feelings for the goddess have never changed."

Morris didn't hesitate any longer; he couldn't wait any longer.

In this lifetime, you may only have a few such opportunities.

He seized the opportunity last time, but not fully; this time, he cannot afford to miss it again.

"Well then... listen carefully."

Ethan explained the general situation to him.

In reality, it was simply a matter of having him take some men to the Gold Coast tavern three days later and bring back Shark Jensen.

"What if something happens..."

"Don't worry, this is God's will, it was given to me by God."

Morris said with unwavering conviction.

Morris did a great job; he exceeded expectations.

Because after discovering that Shark Jensen was dead, he said nothing and took the blame upon himself.

He certainly didn't really have any secrets about Ethan and Johnny Blackbird.

Instead, he realized that this might be the best time for him to realize his ideal.

If he were executed or handed over because of this, he might become a new saint.

A very universal principle is that the fastest way to become a saint in a religion is through self-sacrifice.

He was prepared to sacrifice himself.

Therefore, he is not afraid of anything.

This fearlessness reached its peak when Hagen pinned the charges against him.

He can finally die.

But at that very moment, the sound of ocean waves echoed and roared throughout the entire church.

The expressions of everyone present changed slightly.

They were very familiar with this scene.

The last time Johnny Blackbird asked God for a decree, it was like this. Could it be...? Just as everyone was filled with doubt and uncertainty, the most dazzling wave enveloped Maurice.

Then, Morris was lifted up.

People seemed to see a scene where a pair of hands gently stroked Maurice's head.

It sounded like an award, and also like praise.

"Goddess!"

Morris was the first to react, and began to pray and praise, his hands moving naturally like flowing water.

The others naturally couldn't lag behind. With Pope Edwin taking the lead, the rest had no choice but to follow.

Hagen's expression turned inscrutable as he was announcing Morris's crimes.

Because he knew very well that Maurice wouldn't die.

This is equivalent to the goddess personally protecting him.

This is tantamount to acknowledging his actions in purifying sinners.

But... is it really the goddess's will?

Hagen wanted to turn around and see Ethan and Depp's expressions, but he couldn't.

The sound of the ocean waves gradually faded away amidst everyone's prayers.

Morris's expression became even more sacred.

"Alright, please take me out of here."

He opened his arms again.

Pope Edwin remained silent, and Hagen could only break the silence with a cough.

“Maurice, God has already rewarded you, so what you did was right, and we have no right to punish you.”

“Since it is God’s will, then it is right. Hagen, go tell Lockerbie that Shark Jensen deserves to die.”

Pope Edwin finally spoke.

This was also the final decision.

A burning light shone in Maurice's eyes.

It became.

It finally happened.

After this incident, his status and influence will definitely not be low.

And, you don't have to die.

He tried his best to remain calm.

At this moment, he absolutely must not lose his composure; he is a man whose head has been touched by God.

"Yes, Your Holiness."

Haigen's emotions were quite stable, or rather, he completely concealed them.

After he finished speaking, he walked outside.

No one knows what he is thinking.

That afternoon, the port area became increasingly noisy.

Because the Church of Poseidon refused to hand over the murderer, they claimed it was the will of God and that Shark Jensen deserved to die.

The atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.

The influence of Aquaman Lockerbie in the port area is undeniable; it's a reputation he's built over decades. No one dares to kill his men in the port area and nothing happens.

He had to do something.

The entire port area was like a powder keg about to explode.

In this hot summer, it catches fire as soon as you wipe it.

Meanwhile, even more trouble is about to come to the Shanghai Church of God.

Pope Edwin's words were powerful enough, but their impact was also bad enough.

The kingdom is a country without religion.

The Church of Poseidon has survived to this day not only because of what it has given to the kingdom, but also because the popes of each generation were wise men who knew how to operate and maintain the church in such a country.

But both what Morris did that night and his response today have crossed the line.

A religion that crosses boundaries is undoubtedly dangerous.

Many eyes were already fixed on the Church of the Sea God this afternoon.

It wasn't just the Royal Guard that gathered near the Church of Poseidon.

There were also gazes from the royal palace.

Of course, all of this seemed to have nothing to do with Ethan, as he had already left the Church of the Sea God.

(End of this chapter)