After this conversation, Victor felt quite optimistic about his prospects in gaining control over these Christians in the struggle against the Papal States. After all, compared to Bishop Torres, he had far more resources at his disposal. It was similar to how France faced the Papal States.
Currently, the most crucial matter at hand was the...
2024-01-26 10:48:07 +0000 UTC View PostBack at their residence, after completing the remaining tasks, Bishop Torres knelt before the small shrine in his bedroom, devoutly confessing to the image of Christ:
"Lord, I have sinned, I repent before You..."
Having sincerely confessed his sins, Bishop Torres lay on his bed with a clear conscience, still calculating how much he had ea...
2024-01-26 10:47:57 +0000 UTC View PostAs Viktor concluded his words, Bishop Torres gracefully bowed to Pasha Benharden. Acknowledging that Benharden was a non-believer, the Bishop tactfully omitted religious phrases like "May God be with you" from his greetings. Despite earlier referring to Viktor as an "evil infidel" and a "snake spewing venom" when conversing with Pasha Benharden, Bish...
2024-01-26 10:47:33 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone, I apologize for not updating for the past few days. I have been sick.
Regarding Pasha Benharden's proposal, Victor shook his head.
"Respected Pasha, I believe it's best to leave the matter of identification to us. After all, we share a more consistent faith with them."
However, Pasha Benharden hesit...
2024-01-26 10:47:24 +0000 UTC View PostThe horrifying nuclear explosion continued for over an hour before gradually subsiding. The entire ten-kilometer diameter area turned into a scorched earth, with the soil melting at high temperatures, gradually cooling, and solidifying into glass-like substances. The dust cloud in the sky linger...
2024-01-26 08:22:37 +0000 UTC View PostFrom the refining of bronze to the forging of steel, and then the development of gunpowder, human technological prowess continued to advance, 'conquering' the land, sky, and oceans...
However, even with the roaring of cannons, in the face of true natural disasters like earthquakes, meteorites, and volcanic eruptions, they st...
2024-01-26 08:22:17 +0000 UTC View PostIn Lynn's mind, the biblical passage about hell surfaced, one part of which was the skinning purgatory used to punish the gravest sinners.
These monstrous beings in front of them were the executioners, their faces bloody with faintly visible orifices—eyes, nostrils, and mouths.
Their bodies con...
2024-01-26 08:22:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe brilliant colors of the stars, manipulated by the mysterious spell "Mirror Transformation - Heaven and Earth" cast by Aurora, were sent back along the original path. Lucia's face revealed a slight expression of surprise, then she uttered a single word.
"Annihilate!"
At the moment her words fell, the reflected s...
2024-01-26 08:21:37 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone, I apologize for not updating for the past few days. I have been sick.
As soon as they engaged, everyone present realized how formidable their enemy was this time. Although constrained by the limitations of the physical body, Lucia couldn't unleash much power, but it was still beyond the reach...
2024-01-26 08:21:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe distance to Istanbul is a bit farther, and since they don't have telegrams, Sultan Selim III got the news of the recapture of Tripoli by the invincible Turkish army a bit later than the European countries like France. However, when dispatching the expeditionary force, they had already decided who would rule Tripoli once it was captured. So, in reality,...
2024-01-21 09:50:23 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Elysium Palace, Lucien is meeting with his newly emerging subordinates, Victor Treville.
"Victor," Lucien says, "I heard you have a brother, now serving under the Count of Provence."
"Yes, Your Excellency," Victor calmly responds, "I reported these matters to the disciplinary department earl...
2024-01-21 09:50:18 +0000 UTC View PostBats and Francis covered each other as they descended below. Bats picked up the fallen torch and extended it, illuminating the surroundings.
"See anything, Bats?" shouted someone from above.
"Nothing..." Bats walked inside, holding the torch, and said. Suddenly, his foot seemed to catch on something.
Bats ...
2024-01-21 09:50:12 +0000 UTC View PostApart from grenades, the French had another new weapon—grenade launchers.
The so-called grenade launcher was essentially an ultralight mortar. It was compact, even lighter than a rifle, and didn't require much space in the equipment inventory. More importantly, this thing had a simple structure and was inexpensive to manufacture. In the...
2024-01-21 09:50:09 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough the naval mines didn't work, the pirates' act of setting fire themselves played a significant role. So now, the French explicitly state that counting on incendiary bombs is futile. Currently, they can only support the Turkish landing operations with solid cannonballs.
As a result, the Turks have no choice but to rely on a direct as...
2024-01-21 09:49:55 +0000 UTC View PostWith the arrival of the three councilors, the situation on the battlefield instantly reversed.
Lucia was tightly bound by alchemical runic chains, her expression unchanged as she calmly spoke, "It seems your target isn't just the oil..."
"Of course, we'll take the oil, but after dealing w...
2024-01-21 07:19:29 +0000 UTC View PostLucia, riding a griffin, naturally noticed the fighter jets speeding through the air.
In her magical sight, the polarizing magic that could achieve visual invisibility had no effect.
"The highest speed is actually over three hundred kilometers per hour?" Lucia quickly estimated the opponent's...
2024-01-21 07:17:15 +0000 UTC View Post"071, initiate overload mode!"
In Lynn's mind, he silently recited, then clasped his hands together, and a ruby spun rapidly in his palm.
Simultaneously, his mental power skyrocketed.
Fourth ring, fifth ring, sixth ring...
The computing power of t...
2024-01-21 07:16:01 +0000 UTC View Post"Lord Wizard, shall we head to the City of Fire Oil now?" After gathering the poor on the square, Raydell turned to Anthony and asked.
"Yes, it's better sooner than later. There shouldn't be many defenders in the City of Fire Oil now," Anthony nodded, then added...
2024-01-21 07:15:49 +0000 UTC View PostMidnight, the blazing bonfire illuminated the dark square.
Tens of thousands of impoverished people formed long lines in the night.
Captain Loren, the leader of the guards, held a thorny whip in his hand, speaking harshly. "Hand over the coins you...
2024-01-21 07:15:39 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Shi Yiyuan left, Lin Xian carried Lulu into the study, placing her in her seat and silently checking her homework. The exercise book was filled with French words, and the handwriting was childish. The last stroke, with an unknown force, tore the paper. Clearly, Lin Xian had come out right after hearing the sound of Lin Xian being beate...
2024-01-21 02:43:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe celebratory atmosphere on the internet continued until the movie was released. The indescribable explosive special effects, a departure from the usual dark storytelling style, and the exhilarating soundtrack quickly became the focal points of discussion.
Upon seeing the first-day box office and attendance rates, Nie Jia no longer w...
2024-01-21 02:43:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe deputy general manager surnamed Li is called Li Zhongjie. He was appointed by Lin Haoran to manage the company when the original owner was under Lin Haoran's control. Although he was not qualified to be considered Lin Haoran's man, he was indeed promoted by Lin Haoran. Nie Jia had not taken any action against him because, apart from repo...
2024-01-21 02:42:57 +0000 UTC View PostIn the end, the two couldn't make it in time.
Shi Chen squatted on the side of the street, hugging the luggage like a hungry dog, looking utterly aggrieved. Nie Jia chuckled and squatted beside him, saying softly, "Registering a marriage with a foreign nationality isn't that quick. They need to review it. Even if we had made it today, ...
2024-01-21 02:42:46 +0000 UTC View PostHowever, the table was too wide, and Nie Jia couldn't reach him across the table.
Shi Chen stood up, his hand wrapped around Nie Jia's neck from behind, leaning down to kiss him, whispering, "Once I've kissed you, don't think about leaving."
"Well, then I'll stay here with you. Why did you suddenly decide to stay so late today?" ...
2024-01-21 02:42:40 +0000 UTC View PostLin Xian's shot was decisive and ruthless, instantly disabling Lin Haoran's leg, even more cleanly than when Lin Haoran had broken his leg in the past.
"Take him away." Lin Xian casually threw the gun to the person behind him and issued a nonchalant order.
"Who gave you the courage! How could you... how could you dare..." Shi Yiy...
2024-01-20 04:29:33 +0000 UTC View PostShi Chen pondered for a long time but couldn't find an example from his memory. Being an ability user is innate and cannot be replicated through inheritance. While there are ability users in the universe who can resurrect the dead, especially in special forces, there are several ability users who can control life and death. However, they hav...
2024-01-20 04:29:25 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Ye Ying briefly reported the situation, Chen Hang hung up the phone. He silently stared at the closed bedroom door, recalling the almost self-torturing determination Nie Jia had shown when confessing to killing someone. It felt as if he had stabbed his heart with a knife, causing it to bleed profusely.
Chen Hang sat in the living...
2024-01-20 04:29:22 +0000 UTC View Post"Nie Jia, I..." Shen Siyu's eyes were red, wanting to struggle a bit more, but when she raised her head, she saw Nie Jia's dark and terrifying gaze.
It was a cruel look that seemed to want to kill.
Shen Siyu dared not speak any further, and was "kindly" escorted out by Shi Lao.
"Nie Jia, we'll leave first. I'll complete all...
2024-01-20 04:29:18 +0000 UTC View Post"Immediately go find Haoran; he's still at his family's place tonight, and he must be in Qin City. Make sure to locate him before Lin Xian does." Shi Yiyuan hastily made a phone call, succinctly instructing, "Inform me the moment you find him, but don't notify my father first."
After hanging up the phone, Shi Yiyuan stood in the chaoti...
2024-01-20 04:29:14 +0000 UTC View PostShi Chen gently caressed the flushed under-eye area of Nie Jia with his fingertips and couldn't help but lower his head to give him a light kiss.
"I won't." Shi Chen whispered softly in his ear, "Every time you cry, my beastly nature disappears."
"I haven't cried." Nie Jia thought he was referring to the occasional tears shed in ...
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