Chapter 240: Kailun Is Actually Me
Considering the current circumstances, Pope Meggie Liran realized what Kailun was planning.
She shook her head in disbelief. “I don’t understand. What do you gain from this? Why are you doing this to the Temple?”
Kailun’s actions were harming the Temple’s interests, but he had bypassed the restrictions of their contract by not personally taking action.
What she couldn’t understand the most was his motive.
Could it be that he wanted to remain as the Pope indefinitely?
That was absurd.
Kailun chuckled but didn’t answer. He knew the Pope was anxious, so he let her stew in it.
Illusion walked to the railing. “This place is quite nice. Can we come here often in the future?”
“Of course, but we have to deal with the current situation first.” Kailun pulled out a magic book from somewhere and casually flipped through it.
Helena leaned on the table. “I find this rather boring. It’s not as fun as interrogating the Pope. She still has a lot of secrets to reveal.”
As long as she didn’t have to face Carol alone, she was fine.
Meggie Liran: “…”
Only she was completely ignored, forced to watch helplessly as Kailun turned the Temple upside down. The occasional explosions made her despair.
If Kailun had just stayed there and read, it would have been fine. But not only was he reading, he was also constantly replying to magic letters.
Every letter he sent corresponded to a new explosion, each one echoing in her heart.
She wanted to sneak a peek, but Kailun glared at her, and she quickly retreated.
After strolling around the Hanging Gardens, Illusion sat on Kailun’s lap. Looking at the content of the magic letter, she gave Meggie Liran a pitying look.
The poor Pope was being toyed with by Kailun. With her insufficient strength, there was no way for her to turn the tables. In the future, she might even be inferior to Ottovia.
If everything went according to plan, Kailun could completely replace the Pope using this opportunity.
The purpose of this operation was to eliminate the “tumors” within the Temple while increasing his influence and control.
After the hunt was over, he would also restrict those Cardinals who had signed loyalty contracts with the Pope. He had already prepared the list.
After today, no one would dare to question the Pope’s identity, regardless of whether it was true or not. By then, Kailun’s power would be consolidated, and even Meggie Liran wouldn’t be able to reverse the situation.
It was a coincidence, in a way, that Meggie Liran’s management style had given Kailun this opportunity.
As the hunt progressed, Alaye fell into an unprecedented silence. The residents closed their doors and windows, afraid of being affected. Occasionally, some zealous followers tried to help with the “plundering,” but they gained nothing.
After all, the kind Kailun had not only arranged a team to hunt down “Kailun” but also a team to maintain order. His main goal was a smooth transition.
The explosions in Alaye were all carefully planned and wouldn’t cause unnecessary casualties.
The so-called “scraping the bone” referred to removing the tumors.
This wasn’t a small number. It was alarming.
But all of this was caused by “Kailun” and Paul’s team. Naturally, they would be the ones to take the blame.
“Kailun” could still escape, but the others wouldn’t be so lucky.
At this point, the arrangements within the Temple were almost complete. The next step was to consider the Empire and Fate.
Last night, Kailun had gathered more information from Illusion and made some adjustments to his subsequent plans.
He would accept the Empress’s invitation. Only by meeting her could he figure out what she was planning.
As for the Pope, he would “max out” her goodwill in the next two days. No mercy.
……
“Boom!”
With every explosion, a figure in a black robe would dart through the city.
Afra had become Kailun’s stand-in, leaving her pursuers far behind.
They were always a step too late, allowing Afra to escape after completing her mission.
She now possessed not only the power Kailun had originally bestowed upon her but also a temporary attribute boost.
With such exaggerated attributes, she could not only toy with her pursuers but also turn around and kill them with a high chance of success.
Afra vaguely felt that she had touched upon a blurry line, as if she was just a step away from breaking through to the ninth rank.
But this opportunity was like a mirage, always just out of reach.
“Is the next location in the south of the city? That’s quite close.”
While leisurely escaping, Afra checked the magic letter from Kailun, confirming the next target. She deliberately waited for a while before setting off.
She suppressed the strange feeling she had just experienced, planning to discuss it with Kailun later.
“Whoosh!”
With a whooshing sound, Afra disappeared.
She was trying her best to act. She was afraid that if she ran too fast, her pursuers would lose hope.
“Damn it! How can Kailun be so fast?!”
Charles, arriving a step too late, punched the wall in frustration.
Looking at the rubble left by the explosion, he felt a pang of pain. Another loyal follower had been killed by the demon Kailun.
He recalled that although this follower wasn’t a Cardinal, he held a high position in the Temple, managing the tributes collected from various kingdoms. He was very popular.
His death would have a significant impact on the Temple. More importantly, this was the third high-ranking official who had died since the operation began.
He couldn’t understand Kailun’s motive. Was he trying to incite internal conflict within the Temple?
The possibility was low. As long as the Pope handled things properly, she could easily blame everything on Kailun.
If they captured him, they could force him to confess. If they didn’t, they could still manipulate public opinion. After all, such heavy losses needed a scapegoat.
He glanced around. Many residents were peeking through their windows, the disappointment in their eyes deepening.
“Don’t worry, Kailun can’t escape. The Pope has made ample preparations. He can’t fly out of our grasp. His current actions are just pointless struggles.”
The confident Paul walked forward and said.
Alaye was completely sealed off. There was no way for Kailun to escape.
Moreover, the Temple’s losses had nothing to do with Paul. He didn’t feel any heartache, even if half of the Temple was destroyed.
Paul only cared about capturing Kailun and killing him with his own hands. Once he achieved his goal, he would immediately leave this place with Harry.
“Don’t you think there’s something strange about all this?”
Charles’s voice was heavy. “From Kailun’s surprise attack to Helena’s betrayal, and then Kailun’s rampage… It all seems too deliberate.”
Paul asked, “Are you saying there’s something wrong with the Pope?”
Charles quickly denied it. “No, that’s not what I mean. I just think this might be one of Kailun’s schemes. No one is more cunning than him. He’s incredibly sly.”
“You’d better believe that, Charles.”
Another Cardinal who overheard their conversation warned Charles.
It wasn’t because of his loyalty to the Pope that he gave the warning. He was simply dissatisfied with Charles’s higher position and authority.
Commanding several Cardinals was no small feat.
“I said I didn’t mean that. By the way, the Pope has sent another message.” As he was speaking, Charles received a message from the Pope.
He quickly took out his communication device and relayed the content. “The Pope wants us to split into two teams to surround Kailun. One team will be led by me, and the other by Holy Son Paul.”
After relaying the message, Charles looked at Paul in surprise. Why was the Pope suddenly so supportive of Paul?
Paul asked, “Wouldn’t it be insufficient to split into two teams?”
The fewer people there were, the more uneasy Paul felt. He was terrified of Kailun deep down.
Charles put away his communication device. “Don’t worry. The Pope said “he” will take action at the critical moment.”
“Then… okay.”
Paul reluctantly agreed. He pointed to a few elderly Cardinals. “You guys come with me. And seven more eighth-rank mages for support.”
The old men exchanged glances and went behind Paul.
Charles sighed helplessly. “Since that’s the case, let’s set off immediately. The Pope has just sent me Kailun’s location. The destination is the south of the city. We’ll split into two teams, flanking him from both sides. There’s no way he can escape.”
Paul: “Okay.”
After reorganizing, the group set off to hunt down Kailun. But strangely, another “Kailun” in a black robe appeared.
They were equally strong, equally fast, and caused equally extensive damage.
Two “Kailuns” were wreaking havoc in Alaye, eliminating one “tumor” after another, sending plumes of black smoke into the air, which drifted into Pope Meggie Liran’s view.
[Meggie Liran’s goodwill -1, Total Goodwill -98]
She watched this tragic scene from morning till afternoon, even witnessing Kailun and his group enjoying a feast, a feast she wasn’t invited to.
“Demon!”
She clenched her fists, her face pale, and cursed Kailun. The Temple… the Temple had been ruined by him.
Kailun, however, pointed at the half-eaten piece of hard bread on the table with a grin. “Does Your Holiness know why I left this here?”
Meggie Liran: “?”
“Because it has a great use. It can shut someone’s mouth.”
Kailun forcefully stuffed the hard bread into the Pope’s mouth.
“Mmm! Mmm! Mmm!”
Meggie Liran struggled frantically, but Kailun tied her up in a strange position, accentuating her curves.
He admired his handiwork and then put a black robe on her, concealing her perfect figure.
“Write a letter to Charles and tell him that I’ve captured Kailun. I’ll personally interrogate him later. They don’t have to worry about the rest.”
Kailun pointed at the communication device on the table and instructed Illusion.
Meggie Liran: “!!!”
Kailun was actually me!
[Meggie Liran’s goodwill -1, Total Goodwill -99]
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