Secret: The years I served as a foreign aid for the Aurora Club

Chapter 577 About Choice
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"It's not over yet?"

Hermes looked at the wall clock and found that forty minutes had passed, but Audrey's spirit still showed no sign of returning. It seemed that He had misjudged the information about the Fool again. Not only did the other party seem to have a good temper, but he also seemed very patient?
……

“Whenever He wants to.”

When Audrey heard this, one meaning was left clear.

God can and will do it.

This may not even require the help of other believers and angels. He alone can do it, and not only can he do it, but he can also maintain it... As long as He is willing, the coming of the kingdom of heaven will be tomorrow, and as long as He continues to love mankind, happiness and peace will be forever.

Audrey's heart was uncontrollably excited. She had realized the class and the reason why the world could not eradicate sadness and pain. But just when she thought she was powerless to change it all and could only do what she could, the door to the myth and the world of her dreams suddenly opened to her, and a corner of the picture shrouded in golden sunlight was revealed.

The emotions in her mind were so chaotic and complicated that Audrey didn't even notice that something was wrong with The Fool's state.

"Such a world..."

Audrey's voice trembled a little: "...Such a world depends entirely on the power of God to exist, right?"

What elements does a world where everyone is happy include? First of all, it requires extremely rich material conditions, extremely perfect welfare and various policies, so that everyone can live with enough food and clothing. Then, it requires everyone to have a very high level of education and moral cultivation. Even if it is not possible to achieve the point where everyone is a good person or a saint, at least they will not become bad people in this environment after being educated... The laws here must also be very fair... In addition, humans and extraordinary races have equal status and will not treat each other as food and materials...

Such a world - let alone humans, Audrey no longer felt that it could be achieved by humans.

In her opinion, the Highlands were close to this state, but this was only limited to a small country. If the Highlands had the status, population, and area of ​​Loen, countless problems would be immediately exposed, and even Richard would not be able to solve them all.

Only God can accomplish this feat.

"As you said."

At the head of the long table, The Fool nodded slightly:
"You will become lambs, just like the fanatical and ignorant ancestors in the myth, living by His power."

Klein didn't want to say more. He knew that his attitude was crucial to everyone. If he made it clear that he didn't want Audrey and other Tarot Club members to have anything to do with God, then they might really obey his request. But - Klein didn't want to show such an obvious opposition. He could see Audrey's sincerity and the pure dream of being attracted to heaven. He saw it clearly.

The revelation from God indeed showed what Audrey wanted to see the most, and the top-down approach also made Audrey feel good about it.

however.

God did not deceive her with dreams, nor did he change Audrey's mind. Even after arriving at Sefirah Castle and being cut off from all the good feelings, Audrey still had a tendency in her heart after she adhered to her own rationality and asked the question with her final hesitation.

This is His mockery...

The headache made Klein more and more irritated. He realized that this was an obvious mockery - you see, the believer who has followed you for the longest time has finally become addicted to the world I created. As long as you and I tell the truth, she will come to me.

What do you think? Can you bear such an insult? Are you going to cheat? Are you going to turn her into a secret doll? Are you going to go against your own choice?
...He seemed to have seen God's clear and contemptuous gaze, which made him extremely angry.

Audrey, on the other hand, felt relieved. Through the Fool's answer, she finally knew what the ticket to enter the Kingdom of God was - it was to abandon everything that had nothing to do with belief in God, including part of herself.

Then become the pious, pure, and simple ancestors in the sacred scriptures and myths. Even if you can't do it yourself, God will help you do it.

"God gives, or distributes, everything that mankind needs..."

“And human beings must give up everything except what God has given them, leaving only a heart faithful to their faith, and not think about anything other than the kingdom of heaven.”

It doesn’t seem so difficult to accept, because everyone living in the world today has already given almost the same amount, except that they have not yet reached the point where God is their entire world.

Well, it's actually not that bad, just like the wounded soldiers and children I sponsored, they can only rely on my money and kindness to survive... Similar relationships are always inevitable in this world. Audrey felt her heart ache slightly.

The Seven Gods did not require this level of faith...

...But the Seven Gods may not be able to do it, right? Are there no poor people who cannot eat or cannot afford medical treatment in the Land of Plenty? Are there no unfair judgments or dirty business competition in the Land of Contractual Commerce? In Loen, where the royal family is the protector of the law, scapegoats, scandals and bribes are still emerging one after another. If the existence of gods only gives humans a place to rest and an excuse to curse when they encounter suffering, but cannot bring real benefits to humans, then what is the meaning of it?
This is a very common and natural thing.

Subconsciously ignored by everyone.

Indeed, only the most innocent children would ask questions like "What's the point of believing in gods?" after their initial exposure to faith and prayer, and their elders would often just answer with romantic words or say "This way we will have a destination after we die."

After all, God is not omnipotent. God will not, cannot, and does not need to save everyone... But because of the existence of the "anchor", we have already paid for your faith, why has my life not changed? ... And when there really is a God who appears and declares: "I can use my power to get you to heaven", this deliberate blindness can no longer be maintained.

"Why can't you do it?"
"Why don't you do it?"
——The answer is already obvious.

Audrey's eyes gradually became firm. She raised her head seriously and looked at The Fool.

“Dear Mr. Fool, thank you for your answer…” She stood up and saluted Klein. Then, like every young person who has found their life goal, she smiled with joy from the bottom of her heart and said solemnly:
“I decided to join the Church of God and work to make people’s lives better.”

“Although God can change everything by His own power, I can do what I can before the Kingdom of Heaven comes.”

On both sides of the long table, Emlyn the Moon nodded slightly. He thought he had completely understood Audrey the Justice's idea. Others did not comment on it or have any major reactions, because conversion and joining the church were very common nowadays, and the Tarot Club was not a religious organization. Just like the Moon joining the Church of Mother Earth, the Hermit becoming a saint of the Mystery Church, and Mr. Hanged Man building the Fool's Church of God, everyone just listened and let it go, at most being surprised.

“That’s really the choice you’ll make.”

Klein sighed softly. He looked at Audrey, as if he was looking at a friend who was about to leave home and who he didn't know if he would ever meet again in this life. This made him involuntarily say one more word:

"...No matter which path you choose, you will end up on this path."

Audrey didn’t quite understand this sigh. She had guessed that The Fool didn’t seem happy to see this, and that it seemed to be in conflict with God. But she had made up her mind, so she had to say:

"Praise your mercy." Then sit down.

At the end of the long table, influenced by the main body, the head of "The World" lowered a little, and its body movements showed pain.

Leonard the Star was not interested in the topic of faith in God. When he noticed that the World's movements had changed and that it seemed to be unwell, he suddenly became nervous and asked in a low voice:
"what happened to you?"

No one noticed the little episode here. After a few seconds, the "world" replied in a hoarse voice: "It's okay..."

Leonard saw that everyone was discussing in a low voice. After the topic of "Justice" and "The Fool" was over, he turned his head again and said in a lower voice, "Actually, I went to the Kingdom of Night at the top of the Honachis Mountains before... the ruins of Duke Antigonus. I saw the extraordinary ability of your "Master of Secret Puppetry" there, and also got a blasphemous card from it, which is "The Fool." "

Seeing that the "world"'s attention had shifted and no longer endured the pain, Leonard quickly said:

"I'm already in Intis, heading to an ancient castle called 'Dilan'... but the old man didn't tell me where this place is. Where are you now? I'll give you the 'Fool' card directly."

You can obviously make a sacrifice... Klein was silent for a second.

You are in Intis, you have completely left the Church of Night, and you don't plan to join the Church of Thunder anymore... He suddenly felt that Leonard was very similar to him. They had almost given up on establishing new connections with the world, and instead tried to protect and maintain the existing connections. Facing Leonard's expectant eyes, he really couldn't say no. "I'll try my best."

Klein asked Leonard about his route and found that he was heading north with a very clear goal.

Then he spoke through the mouth of the world:
"I'm in Feysac now, and I can't go to Intis for the time being. Well... don't worry, Pales Zoroast's final destination is also in the Feysac Empire. He should have regarded the appearance of the 'Fool' card as some kind of omen, and is preparing to go to this country that is about to convert."

"Foreshadowing?"

Leonard frowned, then recalled thoughtfully:

"You know a lot now. No wonder the old man asked me to leave immediately after seeing the card. He should have used it to decipher or divine something? But in this case, we can go directly to Fusac, why go to Dilan '?"

"You'll know then."

Leonard couldn't believe it: "The tone and content of your words are exactly the same as the old man's! How did you become like this?"

Klein didn't say anything. At this moment, The Sun raised his hand to speak again. He had just been whispering to The Hanged Man.

"Oh, by the way, what you just said about revising your doctrine and scriptures..."

Derrick considered it for a moment and said:
"We have already built the temple and church for Mr. Fool when we were in the God-Forsaken Land. We can cooperate with the Red Angels to preach as soon as we enter Feysac. What should we pay attention to?"

The Hermit Cattleya found it difficult to execute. The Moss Ascetic Order had ready-made concepts and rituals, but when the church was established, the Beyonders and even Saints in charge of this part were still busy day and night for a long time. She frowned slightly and said:
"Have you written the canon? Have you worked out the details of the Mass and the prayers?"

“Yes.” “Sun” Derrick nodded heavily.

That was all based on the miracles displayed by Mr. Fool and Derrick’s own understanding, combined with the religious texts left by the previous Creator. Moreover, the City of Silver also prayed to the Fool and explained this matter, and His attitude was tacit approval.

"Has the church's internal system been constructed?" Cattleya continued to ask.

Derrick subconsciously glanced at Mr. Fool, who was shrouded in layers of gray mist, and turned back to say:
"At present, we are imitating the internal system of other churches. The chief of our 'Six-member Council' and the high priest of Moon City serve as archbishops. If the missionary work begins, we can immediately appoint residents who have been registered and have missionary enthusiasm as bishops and priests."

As for the organization within the church that handles extraordinary events, Silver City has not set up one, because most of their people are extraordinary people, and they usually have corresponding organizations.

Seeing that Mr. Fool neither objected nor agreed, The Hanged Man Alger restrained his desire to teach and speak, and nodded slightly, saying:
"Before we leave, we can discuss it collectively and make improvements to see if there are any omissions."

He paused and said:
"But you must pay attention to two points. First, do not publicize the bad things of other churches to avoid conflicts. Second, respect the current messengers of God. In the absence of a church leader appointed by Mr. Fool, the messengers of God are the agents of the gods."

Third, do not preach in a harassing way... Also, I have deep doubts about the eloquence of those bishops and priests in Silver City. I have to let Danitz find professionals to train them... Klein the Fool, who was listening quietly, muttered a few words in his heart.

He didn't comment on the holy book compiled by the City of Silver because it was a bit embarrassing. After all, the "Fool" didn't do much, so the main focus was on the story of the real Creator and his two "God's messengers" coming to the God-Forsaken Land one after another... If Klein wanted, he could make this image closer to God and let God suffer a heavy loss for being his God's messenger, but he didn't want to do that.

Thinking of this, Klein couldn't help but mutter a few more words in his mind:
“Perhaps one day, Will Auceptin and Ouroboros will see the holy book of the Church of the Fool and blurt out in surprise: When did I become an angel under the seat of the Fool? Oh, the two of them are on the same path, maybe they will merge into one person... Well, this may also be a sign of fate?”

"Medici will probably never be my friend again."

"Then, Leonard's grandfather, An... Zaratul who has not yet resurrected, will say: What, me too? But they will probably be relieved. It seems that the younger generation in the Fourth Epoch are a little afraid of Mr. Bethel..."

"Yes! If I beat Mr. Bethel, then wouldn't He have to become my angel?"

"I haven't even become a god yet, but I have three real angels under my command! This is already the level of an ordinary orthodox church."

Klein's mind suddenly became active. Although the fight had not yet begun, he had already started drawing lots in his mind from various titles such as "Secret Guardian Angel", "Star Angel", "Gate Angel", etc.

After thinking for a while, Klein felt that he was in a better state. Seeing that no one had anything to say, he calmed down and slowly glanced at his party members.

Everyone also felt something in their hearts, realizing that this meeting might be coming to an end. Everyone stopped talking in low voices and looked at Mr. Fool, waiting for his words.

"You should know more or less about God."

Seeing everyone nod, Klein looked directly at "Sun" Derrick and said in a low and meaningful voice:
“I call him God because he killed the Creator.”

Derrick's eyes suddenly widened. Wasn't it the Feast of Betrayal that killed the Creator? What does this have to do with God? He tried hard to associate and digest the information, while Klein continued:

“Therefore, He is my enemy.”

"You should have all heard of Heaven. Its ideas and promises are indeed fatally attractive to humans. Therefore, I will not ask you not to believe in it or follow it, but after making such a choice, you can no longer come before me."

Stunned, surprised... As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were immediately focused on Miss Justice who had decided to follow God.

This is the first time that Mr. Fool has interfered with people’s beliefs!

"Is it finally here?"

Audrey had long guessed that there might be some conflict between the two gods, but she never expected it to be like this. Audrey subconsciously stopped breathing. Although she had been mentally prepared, she still couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and an uncontrollable sadness emerged.

She stood up and looked at everyone deeply. She did not decide to give up converting, nor did she try to plead with the Fool.

Mortals have no say in the decisions of gods.

——The other party gave her the opportunity to choose and did not deprive her of her life, which was already a very merciful and generous option.

Audrey tried to calm down. She lifted her skirt with a heavy heart, bowed to the head of the long mottled table, and asked in a hoarse voice:
"My respect for you does not diminish because I am leaving."

"Mr. Fool, I will always remember the day when I first came here. I will always remember that it was you who guided me down this path."

"Everyone."

Audrey's eyes swept across everyone's faces one by one, and finally returned to The Fool:

"Goodbye."

She had no regrets, just gratitude and sadness.

TBC
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The Tarot Club has lost its first official member.

(End of this chapter)