Instigator and Protector of Violence-Chapter 323: I Will Return with the Tides

Early in the morning.

The rain had stopped again.

Even though the rain last night was heavy, it couldn’t extinguish the heat of the Royal Capital.

As soon as the sun comes out, that stifling feeling rises entirely from the ground.

But Vasini wasn’t too overwhelmed by the heat, mainly because his heart was also burning hot.

It succeeded.

It succeeded without suspense.

Vasini never doubted the greatness of the divine, nor would he doubt the power of the Divine Envoy.

This operation was entirely led by the Divine Envoy, and he naturally believed it would not encounter any errors.

And indeed, it was so.

As soon as he got up, he saw Crenzo.

Crenzo prayed with him.

Although Crenzo appeared quite unfamiliar, Vasini could feel his heart was devout.

"The wine has been sent out, you can have a good sleep now."

Crenzo said this, yawning.

He seemed not to have slept well.

Indeed, he hadn’t slept at all last night. After returning from the West District, he had been keeping an eye on the situation in the East District.

He only felt relieved after hearing the news that everything had been transported away.

Yet he continued to monitor the East District.

Then he heard news of Shark Jensen’s death.

Reportedly, no one knew who killed him, and his death was very mysterious and sudden.

It added an eerie footnote to the boiling night.

He knew it was done by Ethan.

Even if there wasn’t much evidence.

But it was just a gut feeling.

It matched Ethan’s style.

This was what he wanted to do.

To do something that would blow everyone’s mind, unexpectedly.

No wonder it was Ethan.

When could he reach this level?

In his reverie, he told Vasini about the situation in the East District.

Shark Jensen’s death undoubtedly elated him greatly.

Shark Jensen was no small figure; he was a very important person under Sea King Lockeby, responsible for managing the port.

The death of this person was equivalent to cutting off one of Sea King Lockeby’s hands.

Amid a time when the South District was under attack from all sides, it was absolutely good news.

It was also a warning.

Shark Jensen is dead, who might be next?

"I’m going to pray again. Would you like to join me?"

Vasini looked at Crenzo.

Crenzo shook his head, "I’m exhausted and heading back to sleep."

Vasini didn’t stop him.

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Compared to the calm and joy in the South District,

the atmosphere in the East District was heavy.

Many individuals who usually only appeared at night showed up in the daytime, gathering at one place extraordinarily.

The Sea God Church.

The port.

They didn’t actually do anything, just gathered nearby, but even this created a silent pressure, as many had already gotten the news.

Shark Jensen was dead.

These people belonged to Sea King Lockeby, filled with anger and sadness.

They wanted to avenge Shark Jensen, but constrained by Sea King Lockeby’s orders, all they could do was remain in silent protest.

Of course, this was perhaps another tactic by Sea King Lockeby, using these people to pressure the Sea God Church to swiftly hand over the murderer.

Today’s Sea God Church was lively indeed.

Many had been invited.

Among them was Ethan and Johnny Blackbird.

The one who acted last night was Maurice, but the eyes in the dark saw everything clearly.

Maurice had recently been in contact with Ethan and Johnny Blackbird.

It was after that day he suddenly gathered a group of fanatics and initiated an attack on the Golden Coast Tavern last night.

This inevitably made people feel that Ethan and Johnny Blackbird were behind the act.

Especially since, after being captured, Maurice repeated only one sentence: "It’s the will of God."

Today was a public trial, and all important figures from the church in the Royal Capital were present.

The Holy Father Edwin was naturally in attendance.

He sat high on the Holy Father’s throne, instructing Maurice to be brought forward.

Maurice didn’t seem to have been tormented, perhaps not having slept all night, yet looking more spirited, his eyes bright, and he even had a truly sacred aura about him.

Heigen and Yelit stood beside him.

It was for Heigen to articulate his crimes, after all, Heigen was the one who captured him last night. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"...Do you confess, Maurice?"

Heigen briefly narrated the events of last night, then looked to Holy Father Edwin, as Edwin fixed his gaze, speaking slowly.

"I am not guilty, Holy Father."

Maurice looked at Edwin without any evasion, as if on the verge of divinely ascending.

"Then why did you do it?"

"Everything is the will of God."

Maurice still uttered the same line.

"Then, what did God instruct you to do?"

"God said, Jensen is sinful, and wanted me to bring him back to the church for purification."

"So you killed him?"

"It was purification."

Maurice emphasized.

This brought Edwin into another silence.

At this point, Heigen looked toward Ethan and Johnny Blackbird.

"Mr. Ethan and Mr. Depp, may I ask you a few questions?"

"Of course, always willing to oblige."

Ethan nodded with a smile.

"Sure, ask away."

Johnny Blackbird nodded as well.

Now, he even looked benevolent; if anyone claimed he was Johnny Blackbird, nobody would believe it.

"A few days ago, to be precise, four days ago, you came to the church once and had a conversation with Maurice. During that conversation, what did you talk about?"

Upon hearing Heigen’s words, everyone in the church looked toward Ethan and Johnny Blackbird.

Only Maurice stood alone, seemingly detached from the world.

"Nothing much, just catching up and exchanging greetings, that’s all, why?"

Ethan replied with a smile.

Johnny Blackbird’s answer was similar.

"Maurice, is that so?"

Heigen turned back to Maurice.

Maurice smiled and nodded, "That’s exactly it."

"So, when were you guided by God?"

"At a certain moment."

Maurice’s response was impeccable.

"Then, do you admit to killing Shark Jensen and inciting the church’s believers to cause trouble?"

Heigen’s words suddenly turned severe.

"I was merely acting in accordance with God’s will."

"Maurice, you should know very well that the rules within the church absolutely prohibit involvement in any secular matters, what you did was an outright overstep, without reporting to anyone above the rank of High Priest, so..."

"So, if you wish to kill me, then kill me. My heart already belongs to God, and the great Isis will bring me back with the tides."

Maurice interrupted Heigen, spreading his arms as if inviting execution.

The Holy Father on the throne nodded.

But the next moment, the sound of tides echoed within the church.