I sparked a mysterious resurgence in Marvel.

Chapter 381

After seeing the glimmer of light in Erin's eyes.

With a flick of his wrist, the Pope tossed the yellowed parchment scroll toward Erin.

"Snapped!"

After taking the yellowed parchment scroll, Erin raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's inside?"

"The Holy Light Cross, a method for cultivating the power of holy light!"

"This Holy Light Cross is a cultivation method summarized by a divine being who once suppressed his divinity with humanity. It can help you better control the holy light power within your body, and it can also help you suppress another will within you."

Another will?

Are you referring to the power that erupted within your body earlier?

He opened the sheepskin scroll in his hand, glanced at it, and quickly memorized it.

Erin looked at the Pope and said, "You're just giving it to me like this? Aren't you afraid I'll deny it after seeing it?"

Upon hearing this, the Pope once again revealed his signature amiable smile and said, "It's just a Holy Light Cross cultivation method. Even if you disagree after reading it, I won't lose anything."

After saying that, the Pope continued, "Although the Holy Light power you possess is of extremely high quality, it won't be so easy for you to obliterate those guys with the Holy Light power of a six-winged angel. Therefore, this Holy Light Cross Cultivation Method can also be considered my investment."

"The time when you can fully control the holy light within you will be the time when we truly need you."

"Of course, if you ultimately fail, then I'll have to ask the prince who will be in your body to resolve that problem."

Erin didn't ask how the Pope would explain everything that had happened that day to Him if the six-winged angel had taken over his body.

Clearly, since the other party dared to do this so openly, they must have made thorough preparations long ago.

So, after thinking about this, Erin rolled up the parchment scroll in his hand, which contained all the information he had memorized, and then casually tossed it back to the Pope.

After the Pope caught the parchment scroll, Erin said calmly, "You won't see that scene."

Erin finished speaking.

After receiving the parchment scroll that Erin had tossed back to him, the Pope frowned slightly.

Before he could even ask a question.

Erin then turned to look deeper into the Papal Palace. "Take me to see those so-called demons you speak of!"

[Was it because you couldn't ascertain the hidden dangers lurking among those demons that you calmly tossed back a Holy Light Cross cultivation method that would be of immense help to you?]

Thinking of this, a thoughtful look appeared in the Pope's eyes.

Then, when he looked at Erin again, a look of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

Before the danger is certain, even if a cultivation method like the Holy Light Cross, which can suppress the angelic will within one's body, is placed in front of one, one can calmly resist the temptation.

Whether it was Erin's strong will or the other party's excessive caution, it was all due to Erin's strong will.

This is not bad news for the Pope.

Because this means that Erin is even better than he imagined.

Thinking about this...

After carefully putting away the parchment scroll that Erin had thrown back at him.

The Pope shook his head and said, "Let's wait until tonight. There are too many tourists in the Vatican during the day. If we make too much noise, it will be easy to be discovered. And if the tourists get into chaos and those guys take advantage of the situation and possess them, then we'll be really doomed."

Upon hearing this, Erin asked, slightly puzzled:

"If you're really worried that too many tourists will cause those guys to escape, then why open the Vatican and let so many tourists come and go? Isn't that even more dangerous?"

"No, quite the opposite. If it weren't for the large number of tourists who come every day, constantly contributing their faith to strengthen the seal and then suppress and erase those demons, the Vatican's seal would probably have dissipated long ago because it couldn't get the power to replenish itself. That would have truly led to widespread suffering."

At this point, the Pope said seriously, "Moreover, and most importantly, without the spending and donations of these tourists, before those demons sealed in the Vatican are even eradicated, we, the staff of the Holy See, will be worn down by life."

"Um???"

Upon hearing this, Erin instinctively replied, "The Vatican...would be short of money???"

If the first half of the Pope's statement made Erin suddenly realize how the Papacy had maintained the Vatican's seal for thousands of years, then...

His next sentence left Erin with nothing but pure astonishment.

Erin never imagined that such a sentence would actually come out of the Pope's mouth.

Seeing Erin's surprised expression, the Pope shrugged and said, "Of course, we are human too. Humans need to live, not to mention that we also need to maintain the operation of such a large Vatican. In fact, we are more short of money than you think. If it weren't for the tourism industry and donations from believers that filled part of our financial deficit, the annual church repairs and staff salaries alone would be enough to keep us from making ends meet."

Don't let the small size of the Vatican fool you; the Holy See has a considerable number of people.

Among them were extraordinary individuals such as Papal knights and ascetics.

In order to train these people and to ensure that they can dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to God, the Vatican gives them a considerable "salary" every month.

This expense alone is an astronomical figure every year, not to mention the expenses for church repairs and other aspects.

So, on the surface, if it weren't for donations from the tourism industry and believers, the Vatican would actually be running a deficit every year.

of course.

This is only the publicly known fiscal deficit.

Erin didn't believe that the Church's accumulation over thousands of years was limited to what was on the surface.

After giving the pope, who was playing the victim, a deep look, he...

A while later.

After concluding the private talks, the Pope activated the mechanism again, opening the heavy, tightly closed door.

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The secret talks between the Pope and Erin did not actually last long.

So when Arryn returned to the hall where she had originally parted ways with Gwen.

A nun, still possessing a certain charm and whose youthful beauty could still be discerned from the corners of her eyebrows, had just brought up the prepared refreshments and fruits.

Having just chatted with Gwen for a while, the two were having a pleasant conversation when they soon spotted Erin and the Pope walking out of the corridor.

Upon seeing the Pope in his long robe.

The still-attractive nun rose and bowed slightly to the Pope, saying:

"Your Holiness the Pope."

After glancing at the exquisite pastries beside Gwen, the Pope smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Margaret."

"No, it's my honor."

After saying that, Margaret glanced at Erin and Gwen and said, "Your Holiness, the accommodations prepared for His Highness Erin and Miss Gwen are ready. Would you like me to take them there?"

After seeing Erin nod, the Pope said to Margaret:

"Then I'll trouble you, Ms. Margaret."

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Ten minutes later.

Looking at the enormous suite that resembled a palace, Erin nodded slightly.

The room looked large, but it didn't feel empty because it was decorated with many works of art, and it had obviously been carefully cleaned before Erin and his group arrived.

The room was spotless, and even the vases throughout were filled with various flowers, some in bud and others in full bloom, bringing a touch of vitality to the otherwise empty space.

And this is only Erin's room.

As for Gwen's room, it's right next to Arryn's.

Whether it was due to uncertainty about the state of Erin and Gwen's relationship or some other reason, the Vatican prepared a luxurious room for both Erin and Gwen.

After popping a small cake that Margaret had just brought into her mouth, the aroma of vanilla and the sweet scent of cream exploded in Erin's mouth.

After swallowing the small cake, Erin, who had come to Gwen's room, said, "This cake tastes good, you should try it."

"Of course, in addition to her position as a nun, Madam Margaret also served as the Pope's private chef, and she had specially trained in her culinary skills."

Before Erin appeared, Gwen and Margaret had quite a few conversations.

Private chef?

Thinking of the still-charming Lady Margaret, Erin shook her head slightly.

This kind of life is truly enviable!

He shook his head slightly.

Erin picked up another small cake and ate it while using a small porcelain bottle he had just taken from his pocket to drip drops of pale red liquid around him and Gwen.

When the last drop of pale red liquid fell at the same spot as the first drop, an invisible barrier enveloped Erin and Gwen.

Ok.

In the instant that invisible barrier rose, Gwen couldn't see anything, but her keen spider-sense senses detected the barrier that had risen between herself and Erin.

"Erin, this is..."

Seeing Gwen's puzzled expression, Erin handed her the small porcelain bottle and explained:

"A special fragrance made by blending orchid, lilac, and rose water in a certain proportion can be used to create a mystical barrier by following specific steps."

"Although this barrier isn't very strong defensively, it can still block prying eyes and sounds within a certain range."

Upon hearing this, Gwen's heart tightened instantly.

"You mean here..."

Erin looked at Gwen, who was scanning her surroundings warily, and shook her head, saying, "Don't be nervous, I didn't find anything spying on us around here."

Gwen, who was searching for something suspicious in the corners of the room, breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Erin's words, but couldn't help rolling her eyes at Erin.

However, she did not give up halfway. Only after checking the surrounding area did Gwen truly relax.

"That scared me to death! I thought we were being watched!"

Upon hearing this, Erin smiled and shook his head: "No, I set up this barrier simply to be on the safe side."

Looking at Gwen, he said, "Wait a moment, I'm going into deep meditation to see what happened in St. Peter's Basilica. Keep an eye on things for me, and wake me up if anything happens around us."

"it is good."

Under Gwen's protection.

With his eyes closed, Erin quickly entered a meditative state.

Visualizing the cosmic brain, Erin, whose mind was operating at a high frequency, scanned his body. Still finding nothing, Erin frowned slightly.

As expected, their social standing was still far too different.

Even if a dead six-winged angel left a hidden trick in my body, wouldn't I be able to detect it?

With a soft sigh, Erin rallied her spirits.

Excuse me.

I may not be able to detect the backup plan left by beings of this level, but I have a cheat code!

next second.

Guided by some unseen force, Erin's spirit leaped towards the Balance Space, hidden in another dimension.

After smoothly entering the Balance Space.

Erin breathed a slight sigh of relief.

This time when he entered the Libra Space, it did not cause the huge fluctuations that occurred when he was possessed last time, which also meant that he was not possessed.

And just then...

A memory that Erin had forgotten suddenly resurfaced.

As memories flow backward.

In a daze, Ailin seemed to pass through layers of space once again and see once more that majestic figure preaching to all living beings, radiating endless light and hope.

Even the various pieces of knowledge that had suddenly appeared in his mind as he moved closer to that towering figure were surging up again in Erin's mind.

Soon, Erin recalled what he had experienced and what he had encountered when he "lost his memory" in St. Peter's Basilica.

"call!"

"Is this what happened when I lost my memory?"

After reviewing that lost memory, Erin quickly understood why she had forgotten it before.

Without a doubt, all of this was caused by that towering figure in my memory and the various forbidden knowledge forcibly stuffed into my head.

Those forbidden knowledge contained numerous dangers, and in order to protect herself, Erin subconsciously forgot that memory.

It wasn't until this return to the Libra Space, with its shielding and protection, that things changed.

That long-buried memory resurfaced.

At the same time, Erin also understood why he had suddenly seen that towering figure at that moment.

"call!"

After exhaling a breath of stale air, a white light flashed on Erin's arm, and soon the [Angel's Scepter] reappeared in Erin's hand.

Looking at the last message in the [Angel's Scepter] information panel.

Erin shook her head: "So, it turns out you were the one who caused all of this?"

no doubt.

The culprit behind all that happened has transformed into the [Angel's Scepter] in Erin's hands.

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(Typo, please send first and I will correct later.)

(End of this chapter)