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Chapter 205 Moradon

"Luckily, we haven't started investing yet, otherwise it would have been a complete waste of money."

Tony was stunned as he watched the increasingly crumbling Holy Eastern Luo Empire.

Xia Ling gently patted Tony's shoulder, her gaze deep and calm: "Yes, Tony, the situation always changes beyond our imagination, but that's precisely where our opportunity lies."

"An opportunity?" Tony frowned, looking at Xia Ling with a puzzled expression.

"That's right, an opportunity." Xia Ling nodded and continued, "Although the Holy Eastern Luo Empire seems to have fallen apart, there is also the possibility of rebuilding a new order hidden in this chaos. What we need to do is to find the power that can lead the new order in this chaos, or, we ourselves, become that power."

Tony fell into deep thought; he understood Xia Ling's meaning. Chaotic times often give rise to great leaders and powerful forces. And now, what they needed to do was find or cultivate such a force capable of unifying Europe.

"So what should we do?" Tony asked, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"First, we need to continue to observe the situation and find the force that may lead the new order," Xia Ling said. "At the same time, we must also strengthen our own capabilities and be fully prepared in terms of military, economic, and political aspects."

"Secondly, we can try to establish connections with those potential forces and guide them towards the path we desire by providing support and assistance," Xia Ling continued. "Of course, this requires extremely careful operation. We cannot reveal our true intentions, nor can we allow them to become a threat to us."

Tony nodded; he understood Xia Ling's plan.

"Luckily, we haven't started investing yet, otherwise it would have been a complete waste of money."

Tony was stunned as he watched the increasingly crumbling Holy Eastern Luo Empire.

Xia Ling gently patted Tony's shoulder, her gaze deep and calm: "Yes, Tony, the situation always changes beyond our imagination. But that's precisely where our opportunity lies."

"An opportunity?" Tony frowned, looking at Xia Ling with a puzzled expression.

"That's right, an opportunity." Xia Ling nodded and continued, "Although the Holy Eastern Luo Empire seems to have fallen apart, there is also the possibility of rebuilding a new order hidden in this chaos. What we need to do is to find the power that can lead the new order in this chaos, or, we ourselves, become that power."

Tony fell into deep thought; he understood Xia Ling's meaning. Chaotic times often give rise to great leaders and powerful forces. And now, what they needed to do was find or cultivate such a force capable of unifying Europe.

"So what should we do?" Tony asked, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"First, we need to continue to observe the situation and find the force that may lead the new order," Xia Ling said. "At the same time, we must also strengthen our own capabilities and be fully prepared in terms of military, economic, and political aspects."

"Secondly, we can try to establish connections with those potential forces and guide them towards the path we desire by providing support and assistance," Xia Ling continued. "Of course, this requires extremely careful operation. We cannot reveal our true intentions, nor can we allow them to become a threat to us."

Tony nodded; he understood Xia Ling's plan.

"Investing in the church is a step that requires careful planning. Although the church of the Holy Eastern Roman Empire was impacted by the collapse of the empire, its profound historical heritage and broad base of believers still give it an influence that cannot be ignored."

"Our goal is not simply to fund the church in exchange for superficial goodwill, but to delve into the core of the church and become an important pillar in its reconstruction process," Xia Ling continued, his tone revealing a resolute determination born of deep thought.

Tony frowned. He understood Xia Ling's meaning, but he was also somewhat worried: "This won't be easy. The situation within the church is complex. How can we ensure that our investment will bring the expected return?"

"You're an archbishop; you can't be so concerned about rewards. As long as there are enough believers, that's enough. Don't you want to do something for the Holy Son?"

Tony nodded helplessly.

"You're right, Xia Ling." Tony took a deep breath, his gaze hardening. "We can't just focus on immediate gains; we must consider the long-term development of the church. If we can penetrate deep into the heart of the church and become a pillar of its reconstruction, the future rewards will be immeasurable."

Therefore, the two began to develop a detailed plan aimed at revitalizing the Church of the Holy Eastern Luo Empire and making it an undeniable force through investment and support.

They first dispatched a capable team to conduct in-depth research within the church to understand its current situation and needs. Upon learning that the church urgently needed funds for repairs and expansion, they decided to provide substantial financial support to help the church overcome its difficulties.

Meanwhile, Xia Ling and Tony also used their resources in the political and economic spheres to secure more support and assistance for the church. They established connections with nobles and merchants in various regions, encouraging them to donate funds and materials to support the church's reconstruction efforts.

Under their meticulous planning, the church's reconstruction proceeded swiftly. The church was repaired, new buildings sprang up, and the church facilities were improved. More importantly, with the reconstruction, believers rediscovered their faith, and the church's cohesion and influence gradually strengthened.

To further enhance the church's standing, Xia Ling and Tony actively planned a series of religious events. They invited clergy and believers from various regions to participate and celebrate the church's revival. Through these events, the church not only expanded its influence but also attracted more believers to join.

As time went by, the Church of the Holy Eastern Luo Empire gradually grew and became a force to be reckoned with.

As the church flourished, it aroused extreme dissatisfaction among a former member of the Radiant Legion.

Moradon, a former colonel of the Radiant Legion, was renowned throughout the Holy Eastern Empire for his bravery and unwavering patriotism. However, with the collapse of the empire and the revival of the Church, his faith and loyalty began to waver, gradually being replaced by anger and doubt.

When he saw the church gradually grow and become an undeniable force under Xia Ling and Tony's careful planning, his heart was filled with extreme dissatisfaction and anger.

He began to suspect that it was all a conspiracy by the church, that Yahweh wanted to destroy his great homeland.

"It's all a church conspiracy!" Moradon roared furiously, his eyes bloodshot as if spitting fire. "It is Yahweh who wants to destroy my great homeland! They are using the faith of the believers to secretly manipulate everything, attempting to push our great empire into the abyss!"

He began spreading rumors throughout the land, claiming that the church was an enemy of the empire and a destroyer sent by Yahweh. He incited anger and discontent among believers everywhere, trying to pull them away from the church.

"We can no longer be blinded by the church!" Moraton declared passionately at the rally. "They exploit our faith, deceive us, and manipulate us to achieve their ulterior motives! We must wake up and fight the church to the very end for the future of our country and for our faith!"

Under his instigation, some believers began to waver and develop doubts about the church.

They began to question the church's motives and purposes, and some even joined Moraton in openly opposing the church.

Moraton's incitement did not last long before it alerted the church.

Xia Ling and Tony had already secretly established a tight intelligence network, keeping a close eye on any behavior that might threaten the stability and security of the church.

When the church learned that Moraton was spreading rumors and inciting believers against the church in various places, they took immediate action.

Upon learning of Moraton's incitement, the church swiftly took action to ensure its stability and safety. While Xia Ling and Tony closely monitored the situation, the operation was entirely decided and executed by the church's senior leadership; they were not directly involved.

The church first used its intelligence network to learn in detail about Moraton's whereabouts and plans. They discovered that Moraton was secretly holding meetings in various places, inciting believers to become dissatisfied and suspicious of the church. In order to curb this trend, the church decided to take decisive measures.

In the dead of night, the church's elite forces moved stealthily, splitting into several groups and heading towards locations where Moradon might be hiding. These units were rigorously trained and skilled in night combat and covert operations.

While Moraton was giving a passionate speech at a gathering in a remote town, church troops suddenly surrounded the scene. They acted swiftly and systematically, evacuating the believers to safety and arresting Moraton and his key aides.

Moraton attempted to resist arrest, but his resistance proved futile against the well-trained church forces. He was eventually taken to church headquarters for further interrogation and investigation.

During the interrogation, Moraton insisted that his actions were to defend his country and expose the church's conspiracy. However, the church's investigation found his claims to be utter nonsense.

They revealed Moraton's true intentions: he was trying to exploit the anger and discontent of the believers to overthrow the church's position and realize his own political ambitions.

Amidst despair and chaos, Moradon's former comrades did not abandon him. They knew Moradon's loyalty and love for the Holy Eastern Empire, but his methods were too radical, and he was blinded by anger.

Upon learning of Moraton's arrest, these comrades decided to take action and planned a daring prison break.

As night fell and the moonlight dimmed, the church headquarters was shrouded in a mysterious silence.

A group of warriors dressed in black and wearing black veils approached quietly; they were Moradon's former comrades-in-arms.

Using their familiarity with the terrain and the cover of night, they silently bypassed the church's heavy guard and arrived near the dungeon where Moradon was imprisoned.

Inside the dungeon, Moradon was tightly chained, his face haggard, but his eyes still shone with an indomitable light.

He heard faint footsteps outside the dungeon, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart, but it was quickly suppressed by reason. He knew that this was likely another trial by the church.

However, when the cell door was suddenly flung open and a beam of light shone in, Moraton was surprised to find that standing before him were his former comrades-in-arms.

They quickly unchained him and helped him up.

"Moradon, we're here!" a comrade said in a low but firm voice. "We can't let you bear all this alone."

A warm feeling welled up in Moraton's heart. He held his comrade's hand tightly, his eyes glistening with tears of gratitude.

"Thank you, but this is too risky, and you might be implicated as a result."

"We are not afraid!" another comrade laughed heartily. "For the future of the empire, for our beliefs, we are willing to bear all the consequences."

With the help of his comrades, Moradon successfully escaped the dungeon.

They traversed the dark corridors, evaded the patrolling guards, and finally escaped through a hidden exit in the church headquarters.

After escaping the church, Moraton and his comrades hid in an abandoned warehouse. Here, they finally had the opportunity to sit down and calmly analyze the current situation.

"Moratun, the church is growing bigger and bigger; we are no match for them."

One of his comrades said, his eyes somewhat dim.

Upon hearing this, Moradon's face instantly turned ashen. His eyes seemed to spit fire, and a surge of anger welled up in his chest, almost threatening to devour him.

"How could they possibly be a match for us?" Moradon roared furiously, his voice echoing through the empty warehouse. "It's those hypocritical believers who have used faith to deceive countless innocent people! They are the true enemies of the Empire, the destroyers sent by Yahweh!"

He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, as if he were about to unleash all the anger in his heart. His face was covered in sweat, and his eyes gleamed with a crazed light, like a wild beast that had been provoked.

"We cannot give up like this!" Moradon continued, his voice hoarse with emotion. "For the future of the Empire, for our faith, we will fight the Church to the very end! Even if it means being shattered to pieces!"

Seeing Moradon's furious expression, his comrades felt a pang of worry. They knew Moradon's loyalty and love for the Empire, and they understood his anger and resentment. However, they also knew that going against the Church was tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock.

"Moradon, we understand how you feel, but we can't act blindly," a comrade tried to dissuade us. "We need to calmly analyze the situation and find more effective ways to counter it."

However, Moradon was now deaf to any advice. His heart was filled with hatred for the Church and anxiety for the Empire, these emotions intertwined, making him extremely agitated.

"No! We have no time left!" Moradon jumped to his feet, waving his arms. "The Church is growing rapidly; their influence has permeated every corner of the Empire. If we don't act now, it will be too late!"

(End of this chapter)