Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

It seems unrealistic to expect to avoid attracting attention...

"Then what about the realms above the Saints?"

Someone asked this question out of curiosity, which attracted everyone's attention and was also something that other students were interested in.

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"The realm above saints, that's a very interesting question. I hope someone can teach me, since I'm not a saint myself."

The elf-like male instructor shrugged, eliciting bursts of laughter from the students.

"Since everyone is interested, let me say something unrelated to the topic."

The new students, who had just become familiar with St. Lenza, all perked up their ears.

The tutor closed his book, glanced around the classroom, and although it was completely beyond his ability and knowledge, he still mentioned it briefly based on his experience and hearsay.

"The definition of a soul is actually quite vague. The steps to the Holy Realm were relatively clear before, but after the sixteenth level beyond the high-level realm, it can no longer be simply evaluated by level. This is what we commonly call a Quasi-Saint."

The mentor paused for a moment, then said, "But in fact, there are also tiers above the Holy Domain. The ancient forerunners of the Seven Luminaries Temple positioned the seventeenth tier as Quasi-Saints, powerful individuals who have crossed the Holy Domain but do not possess the laws, and who can initially use runes to wield world-destroying power."

The students in the audience listened with great interest, dreaming that one day they too could be crowned and canonized in the temple.

Most people do not yet understand that the Holy Land has touched upon the laws of the world, and through comprehending the laws that reverse all things, that is, the laws of the self.

"An eighteenth-tier saint is considered one of the best among lords, capable of applying the law to a basic level. A nineteenth-tier saint is a complete sage, a supreme apostle who spreads the will between gods and mortals, or something like that."

The elven mentor rested his chin on his hand and remained silent for a while, lost in reminiscence, before slowly speaking.

"Above that, no one has the right to force a definition. A saint's body and soul have become one, and they are not bound by the physical form. If there is a 20th-level domain, then it can only be the strongest apostle among the many known temples, such as Dean Vivian. People call such a strong person a transcendent saint."

Transcendent... realm?

Messiah and Zenora exchanged a curious glance.

Above the Holy Realm, every step is a chasm, and even among Saints, there are vast differences.

Nolan yawned, utterly bored.

The thing mortals love to do most is to distinguish one another, and everywhere is filled with hierarchy and boundaries, brimming with a sense of class superiority.

In the eyes of the Lord of Chaos, strength is strength, and weakness is weakness.

If you are stronger than everyone else, you are a god; if you are stronger than all gods, you are the king of gods. It's that simple.

Where do all these rules and regulations come from?

The students below the stage had bright eyes, filled with admiration for such an extraordinary and powerful figure as their academy director.

The epic battle where the Saint Magus of the Stars "alone" confronts the million-strong army of evil has become the focus of everyone's attention, and it's a pity that there is no projection to witness that scene in person.

Even a great saint like Vivian, standing at the pinnacle of the world, could not single-handedly confront an army of a million led by the [Unforgivable] demon Sion.

Without the assistance of other holy figures from other temples...

According to Messiah, the final decision was made by a little trick played by the old fox councilors.

The reinforcements from the Rhine and Saxony did not actually arrive; instead, a group of loyal warriors donned various armors, waved battle flags, and fearlessly charged into the enemy camp outside the city, successfully deceiving Schion.

Those soldiers who bravely faced death are the true heroes. Only when these teenagers actually stepped onto the battlefield and weren't scared to death will they realize how immature and arrogant their fantasy of fighting the world alone is.

The Federation, having suffered a devastating blow, needed a strong spiritual pillar at this time, which is why Vivian was brought out by the Wings of Liberty.

What could inspire people more than a hero who turns the tide?

Of course, the mischievous kids didn't care about the heroic Bronze Guardians who died in the line of duty, nor did they care about the Iron Guardians who assisted them. They only remembered the protagonist on the stage, the most powerful academy headmaster in the world.

This is a common problem among people.

Little did they know that in this arduous battle, the loss of even the smallest cog in the machine would have made it impossible to stop the abyss's perfect sneak attack.

"And what about the invincible teacher?"

A talkative teenager asked an awkward question.

The atmosphere in the classroom froze instantly, and complicated gazes fell on the silver-haired girl in the front row.

There was doubt and disdain among them; the previous respect and admiration for Chaos Knight vanished.

Recently, a vile rumor, of unknown veracity, has been circulating wildly within the Holy Alliance. Thanks to the Holy Saints spreading this smear campaign throughout Saint Lenza, everyone has heard about it.

A highly respected archbishop of the Seven Luminaries Temple openly declared that he had personally witnessed the invincible saint of the End destroy the Galactic Ark, the sacred site of faith for all elemental believers, at such a critical moment.

Servants of the gods stepped forward to respond at both the White Emperor's Sanctuary and the Cathedral of the Holy Light, while many others, unaware of the truth, witnessed the Black Knight destroying the holy sites.

As a saint who was gloriously crowned under the gaze of the stars, he actually fled the front line when demons invaded and even resorted to violence in his own holy land.

This insane act is not only a desecration of the Elemental Goddess and other deities, but also a betrayal and disregard for the Council of Wings of Freedom and the Believers of Time!

The joint accusations by numerous believers caused a huge uproar and intense public outrage across various dimensions.

The temple is a symbol of supreme authority, and even in the midst of war, no one would ever destroy a sacred place of faith.

The ignorant boy clearly sensed that something was off, but he didn't understand why. So he shrank back and asked in a low voice, "Is Invincible Teacher also a sage?"

"A despicable demon, a traitor, dares to challenge me?"

Someone sneered, and many others joined in the jeering.

The elf instructor rubbed his temples and raised his hand to signal the students to be quiet.

"Probably, who knows? These topics are too far removed from our lives, we've gone way off-topic. Just treat it as a story. Alright, that concludes today's lesson!"

With the end of the Soul Conservation course, all sorts of unfriendly gazes, unable to find the elusive Sin Knight, instead focused on the invincible disciple.

Looking around, every face was sneer, easily brainwashed by rumors.

Nolan shook his head, packed up his books, and wasn't surprised.

The folly of mortals was within her expectations; otherwise, why would so many people believe in Asteria, that bitch?

Chinara and Messiah looked grim, feeling indignant on behalf of Nolan and Invincible.

If it weren't for the invincible teacher, they might already be dead, and the principal, other instructors, and officers would be buried in the governor's mansion.

However, all of this was covered up by Parliament and not mentioned at all.

"They didn't even experience that disaster, so what right do they have to slander the invincible teacher? They're just idiots who blindly follow the crowd!"

Messiah clenched his fists, furious.

Zinora sighed, her smile mocking. "I just want to know why the archbishop and those eyewitnesses were in the temple during the siege."

If you use your brain to think carefully, you can find the loopholes in those testimonies.

They were certainly not faithfully praying for the goddess of the seven elements to unleash divine punishment and resolve the battlefield, but rather hiding under the altar out of sheer fear.

The safest place in the whole city~

Nolan discovered them and threw them all into a shelter to help take care of the women and children.

The self-proclaimed pious cowards, having spent the entire night hiding with women and children, lost all face and preemptively accused the Invincible of being an Abyss spy, listing over a dozen of the Black Knight's misdeeds.

It's a waste that the free people have set aside their prejudices and generously accepted the Chaos Believers!

The fact that Invincible's coronation day coincided with the invasion plot of the Evil Slayer Army was indeed somewhat coincidental. His strange habit of never revealing his true face was also criticized as not wanting to expose the true identity of the demon.

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Putting aside the archbishop's shameful actions and other unfounded speculations, the accusation of vandalism against the Holy Land is indeed true.

On such a sensitive issue, no one dared to stand up and defend Wudi.

Those who survived and knew the truth were grateful for the Chaos Knight's decisiveness, but found it difficult to speak out on his behalf, including Vivian and Lynn, who had to set an example from the standpoint of their faith.

The Wings of Freedom Parliament is no good either. Faith is the source of the people's strength. The Federation cannot be separated from the support of the Sanctuary, nor can it do without the support of the Time Believers.

Clarification is even more impossible. Are we to tell the world that the fake governor secretly laid such a vicious lich spell in the galaxy, forcing everyone to choose between faith and home?

At that point, it wouldn't just be one person losing face.

After all, no believer would admit that the selfish desire to survive outweighs pure faith.

That's why Lin looked at Nolan with such self-reproach and shame; she had long understood that the reward for the Chaos Knight would never be cheers and praises.

Sacrificing one person to thwart the Black Lich's plot, thus preserving the galaxy without losing the support of the various temples, is the best outcome and the ending the councilors most wanted to see.

"sorry."

Messiah sighed; she was fully aware of the sordid dealings of the parliamentary leaders.

Nolan found it somewhat amusing. "For what?"

The Starry Night Diva sincerely thanked Invincible for saving the galaxy, but verbally she had to agree with the hypocritical accusations and defend the inviolability of divine authority.

Because every word and action of hers must be impeccable, leaving no room for anyone to find any flaws in the Star Realm Consortium.

Messiah pulled Nolan away from the classroom, feeling disgusted to spend even a second longer with those idiots.

"Thanks to the Holy Saints' blatant smearing of Invincible, the whole school now believes that he not only did not help defend against the enemy but also added fuel to the fire. The Holy Alliance is truly the most sycophantic of the Seven Luminaries Goddess."

Zinora's expression was complicated; the day before she enrolled, she was still a devout follower of the Goddess of Elements.

None of the three had much of an appetite, so they unusually went to the student cafeteria on the Baiyin campus to fill their stomachs with something simple. The bread and mashed potatoes there are quite famous.

The unfair treatment Chaos Knight received left the superstar even more confused.

"What exactly is faith? Are gods really worth our unreserved devotion? How can a god who fails to stand up in crucial moments criticize mortals who fight to the death to survive?"

"Such words must not be heard by fanatics. In the territory of the Holy Alliance, heretics are bound to the stake."

Zinora stuck out her tongue and gave Nolan a mysterious smile as he stared at his composed demeanor.

The little princess gradually understood the "confession" that night, but this did not stop her from falling in love with her god and wanting her to become a prince.

Chaos gave Zenora the scales to weigh the world, freeing her from doubt...

Messiah glanced at Nolan. The silver-haired girl always seemed indifferent. Whether she escaped death or was wronged, she would always find an opportunity to eat like crazy, just like the pig-headed man!

I really don't know what this silly child is thinking. If those brats had been any more impulsive, they might have bullied her!