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As Fang Li's voice reached the ears of everyone present, two people reacted extremely to Fang Li's words.
The emotions of the Witch Cult disciples seemed to have been completely suppressed, showing no signs of wavering in response to Fang Li's actions.
But Petelgeuse's laughter abruptly stopped and Emilia's eyes widened before she looked at Fang Li with an expression of disbelief.
Feeling Emilia's gaze, Fang Li did not meet it but spoke indifferently.
"I know that what you call a trial refers to testing whether Emilia can become the vessel for the resurrection of the 'Witch of Envy."
Yes.
That was Petelgeuse's purpose, as well as the purpose of the Witch Cult.
Ever since the Witch Cult fanatically worshipped the "Witch of Envy," the half-spirits of this world have been facing catastrophes.
This was because they belonged to the same race as Satella, the Half-Elf or the Half Elfs.
In the eyes of the Witch Cult, the Half Elfs of this world were nothing but a blasphemy against Satella, the only "Witch of Envy" in existence.
No matter what it is, once the quantity exceeds a certain level, its value decreases.
With such a mindset, the Witch Cult couldn't tolerate any Half Elfs other than the "Witch of Envy". If they discovered a Half-Elf, they would undoubtedly annihilate it.
Of course, the targets of the Witch Cult were not limited to Half Elves.
Because of Satella's attempt to destroy the world four hundred years ago, the Witch Cult, who fanatically believed in this Strega, also acted on that desire, causing catastrophes all over the world.
Oni, where Rem and Ram resided, was one of the victims of the disaster.
"However, Emilia is different from other Half-Elves. She has silver hair and looks exactly like the legendary Witch of Envy, so you began to pursue her."
"You want to resurrect the 'Witch of Envy', so you decided to consider Emilia as the vessel for the 'Witch of Envy'."
"The so-called trial is to baptize Emilia with your methods, bringing disaster to her surroundings and her body."
"If Emilia survives in the end, you will worship her."
"If Emilia is killed by you in the end, you will accept her body and regard her simply as a vessel."
"The first step is to destroy Emilia's residence and attack Roswaal Mansion and Arlam Village."
With these words, Fang Li looked at Petelgeuse, whose complexion had stiffened, and spoke with a grin.
"Did I say something wrong, diligent Sin Archbishop?"
As soon as the words came out, Petelgeuse, who was gnawing on his fingers, grinned broadly.
This smile was extremely evil.
It was that smile that told Emilia that everything Fang Li had said was true.
Emilia's body began to shake due to anger.
For the first time in her life, Emilia showed uncontrollable anger and spoke softly.
"Evildoer..."
This assessment underestimated this madman too much.
"This is a trial! Everything is for the trial!"
Petelgeuse hugged his body, ignoring Emilia's angry expression and blood-stained fingers, and plunged into his own world, shouting intoxicatedly.
"We, the Witch Cult, wait for love! For reverence! For legacy! For kindness! For grace! For thirst! For favor! For reverence! For affection! For utmost love! For private love! For pure love! For cherished love! For romantic love! For dear love! For faithful love! For cherished love! For deep love! For compassionate love! For precious love! For cutting love! For exclusive love! For hateful love! For faithful love! For cherished love! For impoverished love! For Favor! For blind love! For kind love! For compassionate love!"
"When it comes to repaying the love of the Witch of Envy, trials must be imposed! Foolish nobles and ordinary villagers are not worthy to receive the love of the Witch iof Envy!"
"So they must be killed!"
"Yes, killed!"
"If one passes the test and survives, only then are they worthy of receiving the love of the Satella!"
"If they die, it means they didn't pay, didn't try, didn't have faith!"
"This is laziness!"
"Lazy people are not worthy to receive the love of the Witch of Envy! Only diligent ones like us can receive favor!"
"So trials are necessary! They are a must!"
"All this is love!"
This was undoubtedly twisted logic.
No, the term twisted logic was no longer enough to describe Petelgeuse's insane ideas.
It was a true form of evil that humans could not tolerate.
As a result, Emilia's breathing became a little faster, and her eyes revealed a sense of urgency.
"Could it be that the trial has already..."
Has it already begun in the Mathers' domain?
Emilia didn't dare ask this question.
Because Emilia was afraid.
Afraid of hearing the answer she least wanted to hear.
And that Emilia didn't know.
"It seems that my preparations beforehand might come in handy."
With a casual remark, Fang Li not only dispelled Emilia's fear but also silenced Petelgeuse's deafening laughter once again.
Tilting his head and widening his eyes, Petelgeuse asked incredulously.
"What are you talking about?"
Petelgeuse's words were only met with a slight chuckle from Fang Li.
"I have known your intentions for a long time. Did you think I wouldn't make preparations?"
With one hand holding Emilia and the other raising the Moonlight Dagger and pointing it at Petelgeuse, Fang Li spoke slowly.
"Although I didn't expect you to make a move at this time, I have spent a lot of time arranging 'Demon Beast Users' in the mansion to guard against your covert attacks."
Upon hearing Fang Li's words, Emilia immediately understood.
That's right.
Fang Li had been prepared for a long time.
In order to deal with the attacks of the Witch Cult, Fang Li had captured Meili a month ago and broken off most of the horns of the demon beasts in the forest, giving them to Meili to control.
"I only gave Meili one order, and that was to let the demon beasts act freely. But as soon as they smell the scent of the Witch Cult, they must eliminate the target, no matter who it is!"
With a calm voice, Fang Li reassured Emilia and silenced Petelgeuse.
"Roswaal Mansion and Arlam Village are on the edge of the forest inhabited by demon beasts. If any members of the Witch Cult enter there, they will undoubtedly be attacked by the demon beasts!"
"So your trial was doomed to fail from the beginning!"
Just as Fang Li's last words echoed in the air, Petelgeuse's shadow expanded and transformed into countless invisible hands, violently surging toward Fang Li.
Under the emotionless proclamation of death, amidst Petelgeuse's terrifying expressionless face, the countless invisible hands turned into a tsunami, rushing towards Fang Li and Emilia at the same time, covering them both.
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