This Holy Knight is So Despicable!-Chapter 684 - 591: Asking the Pope to Ascend to Heaven

As the Pope, understanding the relationship between the world and the Divine Realm, a comprehensive knowledge of a whole big world, is much stronger than that of ordinary clergy members.

Yet, much of what Lette said still greatly surpassed the Pope's understanding.

In the process, Lette had to pause several times to answer and clarify his teacher's doubts.

It took more than a full prayer time for Lette to finally explain the whole matter clearly to the Old Pope.

"This is a good thing, but considering the risk..."

"Risks and opportunities coexist. Moreover, if we don't fortify the world to form a stable structure,

it will be much more troublesome when the enemy strikes us.

Once our weak spot is exposed, the opponent only needs to attack where we must defend, and we will fall into a passive position.

At that time, it won't just be a matter of risk or no risk."

The Old Pope sighed after hearing this statement: "Since we can't avoid it, we must face it head-on!

But there's one thing, always being on the defensive is no solution.

Do you have a plan to defeat the enemy?"

"Of course!"

Lette clenched his fist: "Once I fortify the world and remove all worries,

it will be the start of a major sweep against the enemy!

By then, I will certainly crush them completely.

As you know, Teacher, I am very extreme.

Any threat to my backyard, I will definitely eradicate completely."

Seeing the high-spirited Lette, the Pope smiled while twirling his beard.

"If only I were a bit younger, I might be able to help you.

Unfortunately, I'm too old."

"Speaking of which, there's something I need to trouble you with, Teacher."

Seeing Lette's expression suddenly turned serious, the Old Pope was a bit surprised.

"What is it? Just say it directly. Do we really need so many formalities between teacher and student?"

Lette took a deep breath and knelt on one knee: "Teacher, when the world ascends, I would like to invite you to ascend to heaven."

"Ah? Ascend to heaven, you mean..."

"Yes, as an Earthly Heroic Spirit, ascend to heaven."

The Pope was initially stunned, then he understood Lette's meaning.

In the Holy Light Church, apart from those who died unexpectedly, those remaining would basically ascend to heaven, led by the Holy Light Goddess, after their retirement.

That is to go to the Divine Realm and become a Heroic Spirit.

However, these living ascended Heroic Spirits differ somewhat from those who were guided after dying in battle, and thus are called Earthly Heroic Spirits.

But essentially, they exist by way of Energy Body, staying beside God.

When necessary, they will become God's support, return to the world, and carry out God's orders.

Earthly Heroic Spirits can descend alone, but Heroic Spirits who died in battle need to attach themselves to believers; otherwise, they remain in a dead spirit form.

But none of this is important, Lette's request for the Pope to ascend to heaven at this moment has its own considerations.

"You wish for my ascension ceremony to be the spark that ignites this world's elevation, correct?"

"Teacher, you are wise."

"Sure, this is a good thing. Why wouldn't I agree?"

The Pope seemed very excited: "These old bones of mine can still benefit from my disciple, taking on such an exceptionally honorable task.

Being remembered in history and praised by people, there are many benefits to that!"

"Thank you, Teacher."

Lette knew that the Pope said this to comfort him.

Because for various reasons, when his teacher took over the Pope's position, it was a turbulent time of internal and external troubles for the Church Court.

He took the development of the Church as his mission with all his might.

Even though he was greedy for money, he never spent any ill-gotten gains on himself.

Of all the Popes, he wasn't the most accomplished or the most famous, and his reputation was not so upstanding among the people.

But in Lette's view, he was the one who devoted everything to the Church Court with all his heart and soul.

Now, this honor was something he deserved.

But the price was that he had to ascend to heaven earlier.

If the world's elevation is a huge shell of fireworks, then the Pope's ascension was akin to a match, igniting himself first before lighting the fireworks.

Doing so is the most secure approach.

The Pope's ascension is like a medicinal guide, a morning star, a guiding marker.

However, if truth be told, the Pope actually still has a lifespan of more than a decade.

If you were to acquire some Life Lake Water, rich in life force, from the Elf Empire, living another twenty or thirty years would be no problem.

But for the elevation of the world, the Old Pope might have to end his earthly life early.

Though this isn't death, but going to the Divine Realm.

Even becoming an Earthly Heroic Spirit, which is a final destination that many believers can't even dare to dream of.

However, as a disciple, Lette has always known.

His teacher's longing was never about going to the Divine Realm, nor becoming a Heroic Spirit or a Demigod.

He truly had feelings for the Church, truly couldn't let go of the world.

He was a competent Pope, he loved his people.

Leaving like this, his heart must be full of regret.

It seemed as though the Old Pope, perceiving Lette's guilt, laughed as he lifted him up.

"Lette, do you know what makes a teacher the happiest?

It's seeing his students surpass him.

I have nothing left to teach you.

You are handling all this better than I, your teacher, ever did.

For me, this is the greatest comfort.

What I wanted to do, although achieved by my own disciples instead, was accomplished beyond expectations.

In this world, I have no regrets.

But to truly speak from the heart, indeed, there's still some unwillingness inside.

I want to try, want to do more things, want to see how far I could go by myself.

But that would have been under the premise that you have handled everything well, enjoying a leisurely retirement. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

I suspect you understand me.

Don't feel regret for me, child.

Because you, precisely, are the reason I have no regrets."

"Teacher..."

"I am always ready."

The Old Pope patted his shoulder: "Whenever you need me, just come to me."

"Yes!"

"Oh, by the way."

The Old Pope clapped his hands: "You need to decide on the new pope's candidate first.

If the world's elevation is like you described, then after the elevation completes, inevitable great turmoil would ensue due to the massive changes.

At this time, there must be a Pope who can hold things down, stabilize the situation, deter the wicked, and protect the innocent masses."

Lette gave a mysterious smile: "Teacher, rest assured on this point; I have already found the candidate."

"Is it Flander from the Holy New Church? Don't take offense at my bluntness; she's a good choice for peaceful times.

But in turbulent times, this child might struggle to cope still."

"No, no, no, I have other plans for her.

The successor I've prepared was born of fire and water, forged in the darkest environments, a tough and tenacious iron-willed man!

The former Immaculate Sword, now the Iron blooded Black Emperor."