Maggie's idea was close to insane. The gap between her and the Pope's strength was now like a chasm. What gave her, a high-level mage, the confidence to say that she wanted to investigate the Pope's conspiracy?
So when she said it, even the little ghost was shocked. He never expected that Maggie would dare to put such a dangerous thing into practice.
Previous suspicions were somewhat understandable, but actual actions are a different story, as the accompanying dangers increase exponentially.
If the Pope has no problem with it, Maggie's behavior can be treated as an offense against the Pope, especially since she is the Holy Maiden of Light.
If the Pope has a problem, things will be even more terrible. If Maggie reveals even the slightest suspicious sign, the Pope will lock onto her, and she might be silenced without anyone knowing.
"You're insane...crazy woman."
The little ghost was so shocked that it didn't speak for a long time. Its gaze toward Maggie became increasingly strange, and it kept muttering to itself.
He wasn't against Maggie's investigation, but the prerequisite was sufficient strength. With Maggie's current abilities, she wasn't even enough to fill the Pope's teeth; it was no different from suicide.
"It's not that I'm crazy, it's that I'm going to fight to the death. Even if I don't resist now, do you think the Pope will let me go?"
Maggie knew clearly what the Pope was like in the comics: a madman obsessed with immortality who would try anything related to it.
Of all these paths, becoming a god seems to be the best and has the fewest side effects.
This is likely one of the reasons why the Pope has managed to avoid becoming a devil over the years.
In the original comic, the Pope will eventually die at the hands of Harun, and the battle is so fierce that it took several weeks for the comic to finally end.
It was a boss battle after all, and Maggie remembered the details of it perfectly.
There is also a lot of content that can be utilized, including in the later stages of the story.
Although that was already the content of the fifth volume of the manga, by which time the main characters had become much stronger, she was now just a high-level mage.
Later popes gradually became tyrannical, engaging in some incomprehensible actions, including exploiting orphans and the poor to satisfy their own desires and even indulging in debauchery. Although they did not degenerate into demons, they began to become incompetent.
The Pope, along with Archbishop Ford, a brainless lackey who followed him blindly, gradually turned the temple into a chaotic force, weakening both internally and externally, which in turn triggered numerous disasters on the borders of the three kingdoms.
This is why the main characters in the original story eventually attacked and killed him.
However, it did not mention anything about the saintess, nor did it explain the reason for the pope's long life.
The reason is that the Holy Maiden of Light in the original work died too early, and there was not much plot to develop or expand on her story.
Looking back now, instead of investigating the truth behind the saintess's early death, it would have been faster to just use the plot to kill the pope. If that didn't solve the problem, then get rid of the person who caused it.
This is also one of Maggie's guiding principles.
Even if she is weak, so what?
Since the Pope is going to die eventually anyway, if we can't punish him by using the laws of the temple normally, then we'll find another way to kill him.
She's just a two-dimensional character, yet she wants to control her life?
As Maggie thought of this, the murderous intent in her eyes became completely undisguised.
A seemingly frail young girl exudes the aura of a apex predator, and the prey she seeks is a behemoth to her.
She remained fearless, and even her eyes sparkled with excitement.
"..."
The little ghost was completely speechless. He had no idea where Maggie got her confidence from, but for some inexplicable reason, he remembered Maggie's ability to escape danger every time, and after a moment of silence, he spoke.
"Don't let Roy get involved in this. I'll investigate him for you."
His support wasn't blind. Although this woman seemed a bit abnormal and her behavior was rather crazy, her plans were generally feasible, even though they carried significant risks.
Since she mentioned it, there must be a way, even though he didn't know what the way was.
"No need for further investigation."
Maggie shook her head. Once her mind was clear, she felt a sudden sense of enlightenment.
“Just kill them directly. Even if we can’t find out the truth about the deaths of the previous saintesses for the time being, we can avenge them first and then investigate later.”
She touched her chin and said thoughtfully.
"When the Pope dies, the temple will fall into chaos for a short period of time, during which I can do many things, including seize power."
Maggie found it increasingly feasible, and she now had quite a few supporters in the temple.
"???"
The little ghost was dumbfounded.
"You mean you're going to kill the Pope? Like a mantis trying to fight a tiger?"
He wanted to take back what he had just said and regretted supporting her decision. This woman was definitely not right in the head.
"You don't understand. The God of Light is such a cunning... cough cough, a meticulous god. He would definitely have some backup plans. He probably wouldn't mind if we used him a little."
Maggie almost blurted out the word 'insidious,' but considering that she was still in the temple and needed to use someone else to kill, she used a more respectful word instead.
As for Harlen?
Maggie has mostly viewed him separately from the God of Light, at least for now.
The main problem is that Harun's character has been so inconsistent that it's impossible to count on one hand. Maggie used to be able to associate him with the God of Light, but now she basically treats him as a completely different person.
She didn't consider Harlen at all when she said that.
"ah?"
No matter how much the little ghost knew, he couldn't possibly know what every god did in private every day. So when he heard Maggie's words, he was completely confused and his mind was full of questions.
"Anyway, just watch and see."
Maggie nodded seriously to the little ghost.
"?"
The little ghost was even more confused.
"In short, just don't put yourself in a life-threatening situation again."
Looking into Maggie's determined and shining eyes, he realized that he couldn't change her mind in the slightest, so he had no choice but to give up trying to persuade her.
"OK."
Maggie casually agreed.
She acted immediately, and a rough plan was already forming in her mind. Although it was a little risky, it was highly feasible, and the Pope would easily take the bait.
As for seeking help from angels or demons?
Both of these are Pandora's boxes; opening either one would lead to utter ruin.
Given her frail body, even without any reward, she would most likely die on the spot if the Demon King attacked her once.
Xiu didn't have a second treasure to save her.
The price of asking El for help is completely unknown. Gifts of fate always come with a hidden price tag, and she doesn't want to be sold out and then help the seller count the money.
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