She Was Both Called God, as Well as Satan - CH 54

「Why… Why… such a thing…」

「We would desperately.. for the sake of the world… for the Goddess… what kind of fault could have…」

「This… Must be the interference of Satan… …fools who don’t even know they’re being manipulated…」

「No longer… … I ask for forgiveness, oh Goddess, for we do not have enough power.」

In a large conference room, a small number of Blessed are having a meeting with gloomy expressions.

Not long ago, the headquarters was busy with many clergy men and women, but now the halls are empty, save for a few of the most devout.

The temple has already lost the trust of the people.

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No longer did the world need the Goddess Church.

As they recognized that, the Blessed had concluded their meeting. They ordered the remaining junior priests to bring in deadly poison.

They prepared to commit a mass suicide.

An hour later, cups of poison were brought into the conference room and given to the Blessed on by one. Their eyes lingered on the liquid surface.

「Everyone, steel yourselves.」

The head of faith stands up and speaks to the other Blessed.

「In this room, the great priests drank poison for the sake of the Goddess’s victory. It is time for us to return our Blessing to the Goddess.

The world has already fallen into the hands of Satan. In the face of this we are powerless.