Magical Girl's Knight Brother

Chapter 614 The New Order

"Build a new sanctuary?"

Tang Zijun's fingers paused slightly, and at the same time, the expressions on the faces of the other people in the room also changed briefly.

This request is by no means insignificant.

"Yes!" The Herrscher's voice carried a religious devotion and an unquestionable resolve. "The glory of the Lord of Storms should not be tarnished by the chaos of the times. The return of the Holy Wing bloodline is the Lord of Storms' guidance to the people of Chi. Black City, this land that shelters the descendants of the divine messengers, will surely become a new beacon for the Storm faith in these chaotic times."

She took a step forward, looked directly at Tang Zijun, and spoke earnestly.

"We do not intend to undermine your authority, nor do we intend to spread fanatical doctrines. The new sanctuary is merely a place for believers to find solace, a place to spread the teachings of order. It will follow the laws of Black City, worship the Lord of Storms, and proclaim the doctrines of resilience, order, and protection. At the same time..." Her gaze once again fell upon Heli behind Tang Zijun, filled with awe.

"...The existence of the Holy Wings bloodline will be the most sacred symbol of this sanctuary, the most powerful proof of the Storm Lord's favor upon Black City. Her peace, the peace of Black City, will be the primary mission of our church. We will do everything in our power to protect her safety, to protect the safety of Black City, as we protect our faith itself."

The lawyer's words were forceful and clear, but Tang Zijun's expression remained calm and composed.

She cleverly linked the request to build the church with Heri's existence, positioning the Storm Church as a propagator of faith rather than a contender for power, and even took the initiative to make protecting Heri and Black City her primary mission. But in the end, these were all just pretexts.

Tang Zijun fell into a brief silence. He stopped tapping his fingers and his gaze swept back and forth between the Herrscher's face, which was filled with piety and solemnity, and the two equally determined guards behind her.

To build a new sanctuary for the Church of Storms in Black City?

This is not just about adding another building; it means that a religious organization with a large potential following and its own armed forces will officially take root in his territory.

The arrival of the Storm Church and the establishment of the Natural Church are completely different. For Black City, or rather, for Tang Zijun, he cannot yet fully trust these churches established during the War of the Gods.

In the decades since the start of the war, countless betrayers of the gods have emerged, and countless people have committed evil deeds in the name of the gods. Even if that god is truly benevolent and virtuous, it does not mean that the followers of the Chi River will be honest.

However, risks and opportunities coexist.

The risk is that once religious power grows too strong, it can easily breed fanaticism and may even challenge secular authority, triggering internal conflicts. Especially in this chaotic world, faith is a double-edged sword.

The opportunity lies in... the Church of Storms has a long history and a certain foundation. Although it is currently in decline, it should not be underestimated. At least they still possess the power to communicate with the gods.

Their arrival can greatly stabilize the morale of Black City, especially given the large number of refugees and the need for reconstruction. A religion that promotes "resilience, order, and protection" aligns with Black City's current needs.

Furthermore, the Herrscher's initiative in making the protection of Heri and Black City his primary mission is to deeply bind the core symbol of the Storm Church with the interests of Black City.

Most importantly, the other party's clear-headedness, pragmatism, and honesty gave Tang Zijun a glimpse of the possibility of cooperation. They clearly understood their own situation, didn't make unrealistic demands, and instead proactively lowered their stance—perhaps she had already sensed Trova's power. Tang Zijun's gaze finally returned to the Herrscher, her sharp scrutiny gradually settling into a thoughtful consideration.

He didn't answer immediately, but spoke slowly, his voice deep and penetrating. "Your Excellency, I sense your sincerity, and the teachings of the Storm Church are worthy of respect, however..."

He paused, leaned forward slightly, and an invisible pressure spread out.

"You want to build a sanctuary in Black City? Fine, but a few things must be made clear."

"First, the laws of Black City are above all else. All activities of the Storm Church within the city must strictly abide by the laws of Black City and be subject to the supervision of the City Lord's Mansion. Any act of inciting or disrupting order will be regarded as rebellion and will be severely punished."

"Secondly, the doctrines of the new sanctuary must be submitted to the City Lord's Mansion for review in advance. The content preached can only be limited to what you just mentioned: 'resilience, order, and protection.' It must not contain any extreme, xenophobic, or inciting hatred against heretics. Believers must join voluntarily; coercion is not allowed." "Thirdly," Tang Zijun's gaze sharpened, "Heli is a resident of Black City, a child under my protection. Her safety and wishes are entirely the responsibility of Black City. The Storm Church may regard her as a symbol of faith, but it will never allow anyone to coerce her, exploit her, or interfere with her life in any way."

"She is first and foremost Heri, and only secondly the 'Holy Wing' in your eyes. There is absolutely no room for negotiation on this point. If you cannot do this, or if you disobey in the future, I will personally demolish your sanctuary."

After he finished speaking, the hall fell into a brief silence.

The Lawyer met Tang Zijun's sharp, thunderous gaze, feeling the immense pressure. After a moment of silence, her rigid face remained expressionless, as if she were weighing the situation and confirming her suspicions.

Finally, she bowed deeply again, her posture even more respectful than before.

"By the City Lord's decree, the Storm Church will uphold the Black City Laws and follow the doctrines you have permitted. The nobility and freedom of Miss Saint Wing Heri will be the supreme tenet of our church. Those who disobey will be thoroughly purified by the internal judgment hammer of the church without your intervention." Her vow was resounding, carrying the coldness and decisiveness unique to religious inquisitors.

Tang Zijun stared at the other person, as if trying to see through that cold and hard exterior to the truth in their heart.

After a moment, his tense lips finally relaxed, and even a very faint smile with approval appeared.

He stood up and extended his hand.

"Then, Your Excellency, welcome to the Church of Storms to Black City."

The lawyer also straightened up, solemnly extended his hand, and gave Tang Zijun a brief but firm handshake.

"May the steadfastness and order of the Lord of Storms protect Black City forever."

After a simple verbal agreement was reached, Tang Zijun immediately called Desk to take the Herrscher and her entourage to Black City to select a location. The Herrscher seemed surprised that Tang Zijun was in such a hurry, but then thought that Black City was in dire need of reconstruction and must be very busy, so she didn't say anything more and left with Desk.

Before stepping out the door, she took one last, deep look at Heri.

However, the two did not have any substantive communication from beginning to end.

Scáthach leaned against the door, watching this scene, her dark purple eyes flickering slightly.

Gloria, who had remained silent until now, frowned. "You...you just agreed like that?"

"Otherwise what?" Tang Zijun turned her head and calmly looked at Gloriand. "What do you expect me to do? Make her give up all her wealth like those nobles and become a teacher, or put her church members into the city defense army?"

"I..." Upon hearing this, Gloria glanced cautiously at Scáthach, then continued, "I thought you wouldn't agree to her request. After all, the Church of Storms has been stationed on the front lines of the River Basin for hundreds of years, and Black City... isn't it unsuitable to establish a church there?"

Noticing Grelando's gaze, Tang Zijun smiled. "It's not that it's unsuitable to build, but rather that there are requirements for its construction."

The churches and faiths of this world are deeply intertwined with the gods. Tang Zijun cannot exclude all the churches in one fell swoop, especially since the gods they worship are still fighting to protect this world.

Unlike the real world, which has been separated from the extraordinary era for countless years, the dream world needs gods and the power of the church. However, the church and secular power must reach a balance, which is not something that ordinary people can do.

The Lawbringers claim to act on behalf of the laws of heaven and earth and supervise the world, but who supervises them? The gods? But the gods of today probably don't have the mind to manage their followers.

Therefore, the laws of Black City came into effect on this basis.

"I don't want too many churches to come in, mainly because I'm afraid of the trouble. Some people, or rather some believers, always don't understand their place. Actually, that's normal. After all, it's a part of human nature. Some people are gifted and can get closer to God than others." "But if a person really feels that he is not human because of this, then he has gone astray."