I impersonated God in America

[You should know that's a church.]

The only fatal flaw is the second one, which means that it gives the other side the endorsement to intervene when extraordinary relics appear in the future.

"I need to coordinate the second point, but I can agree to the other two points now."

"That's enough."

"Do you have a way to obtain the stone tablet? I hope you can show me your sincerity."

Cardinal Maldini was not surprised at all; in fact, he knew his core objective before the negotiations even began.

That is to lure away that damned snake and then bring back Bishop Paul, who holds the Sibyl's Bottle.

The reason he continued to haggle was simply to make the other party feel that the church did not have ulterior motives.

"The answer is simple: the Shroud of Turin."

Kavali was no stranger to this, after all, it was the legendary relic that wrapped the Holy Son, and it was very famous in the country within the church's narrative system.

"The Shroud of Turin? That thing really can..."

"The linen cloth that wrapped the Holy Son's body when he was buried had a divine property that was enough to cover the underworld power of the Gorgon Stone."

"As long as the cloth is covered on the stone slab, the stone snake will lose its sense of the stone slab."

"As for how to lure the stone snake out of the cave..."

Cavalli hung up the phone and threw the pencil on the map.

"Notify the Sardinian site of a change in the operational plan, and tell them that we have found a way to retrieve the stone slab."

He glanced at his adjutant.

"Who owns that stone slab?"

"At least get the stone slab back first."

Cavalli folded the map and stuffed it into his briefcase.

The adjutant turned to leave, but Cavalli stopped him.

"There's one more thing."

"What."

"Putting that encrypted recording of the Papal States phone call back on the tape and having it installed on this old guy is really making me uncomfortable."

"I can use it in my meeting tomorrow."

Chapter Twenty-Two: Classic Halftime Champagne Pop

The main chamber of the cave, four in the morning.

A six-rotor drone hovered directly above the altar.

The operator stared at the screen, his palms sweating profusely.

"One meter in height, proceed to the delivery position."

The moment the Turin shroud was placed over the stone slab.

The stone serpent opened its vertical pupils immediately.

嘶鸣

It exploded instantly from the depths of the main room.

The drone footage shook violently, and the operator jerked the control stick.

"The cloth has been used to cover the stone slabs! The target is reacting strongly and is leaving the altar, moving towards the outside of the cave!"

"Repeat it one more time..."

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Rome, Ministry of Defense Crisis Command Center.

The screen in front of General Kavali was lit up.

"They actually got out so easily."

The intelligence analyst in the back row adjusted his glasses.

"Just as the church said, the other party went insane after losing the person they were protecting."

"So what's its next move?"

"The church says it's the beginning of expelling the invaders."

Tsk tsk.

"These old guys have a lot of stuff."

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The outer perimeter of the cave entrance on Sardinia.

Captain Calabresi was watching the battle from the command post.

As the rocks at the cave entrance were easily smashed, fragments began to shatter and scatter in all directions.

Suddenly, the head of a stone snake sprang out from among the rocks.

The snake's body followed closely behind.

"Fire! All units, fire!"

The flames created by the machine gun paint job were very noticeable in the night.

But it may not always be useful.

Despite a large number of bullets being fired at the snake's body, it was clear that they were not enough to break through its defenses, and the bullets were deflected directly.

Sparks flew everywhere.

"Damn it! The bullets can't penetrate it!"

"F*** it! Launch anti-tank missiles directly!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a missile came hurtling towards him.

Boom!

The explosion completely engulfed the stone serpent, but the next second...

A head suddenly emerged from the smoke.

The only effect was that a slight crack appeared below the skull.

Calabresi stared at the crack in the image.

They're really tough!

"The missiles are effective, but the damage isn't enough. Keep bombarding!"

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Rome Command Center.

"Target has breached the first cable! Movement speed remains unchanged!"

"Notify the front lines to use cable nets."

The analyst's fingers flew across the keyboard.

At this moment, the stone snake's movement trajectory is being continuously marked on the screen.

"Oh no, this direction is getting closer and closer to the city."

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The front line.

Four hydraulic tower cranes started up simultaneously.

The titanium alloy cable was suddenly thrown towards the opponent, then flew over their heads and locked the snake's body in a crosslock.

"Cable in place, retract!"

Tighten the rigging.

The stone snake was simultaneously bound by three steel cables.

"Just like fishing, pull it!!!"

The steel cable began to apply force in the direction in which the stone snake's head swayed.

The hydraulic arm emitted a sharp metallic scraping sound.

A large number of sparks were splashed out.

"Locked on! Target moved..."

"Team B! Net!"

More heavy metal nets continued to pop up.

The compressed air tank propelled the anchor hook net to unfold in the air, covering most of the front line of the position.

The net fell.

The stone snake was simultaneously pinned down by the steel cable and the net.

"Keep the firepower going! Bombard the area above its head, and try to use the landslide to smother it!"

The next moment, an anti-tank shell struck the mountain.

Granite fragments cascaded down from a height, striking the junction of the stone snake's head and neck.

Its head was pressed down directly.

"Effective! The opponent's outer skin has begun to peel off, and its movement speed has been significantly reduced!"

"Beautiful!" Calabresi slapped the table.

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Two armed helicopters flew over Sardinia.

Machine guns beneath the attack helicopter were relentlessly harassing the snake from its front.

After discussion, they discovered that the Stone Serpent clearly lacked effective long-range capabilities.

As long as they can stay at a high position, they are basically safe.

The best effect is to restrain from above.

"The target has been..."

The stone snake turned its head and looked toward the helicopter.

The driver didn't think much of it; it was a distance of 100 meters.

If this hits, I'll go all out...

[F*** it! Why can't I move my arm?!]

Hissing.

All electronic devices on the helicopter's instrument panel flashed red simultaneously.

"Out of control! Out of control!!!"

The helicopter crashed to its right from the air.

It flipped over and crashed, the fuselage bouncing on the ground.

Boom!

"Take the rest of the helicopters back! Everyone, maintain the minimum safe distance from the target..."

"Captain! How far should the firing line be withdrawn?"

Calabresi did not answer.

After a while.