The North American Gourmet Demon Handbook

This forced Anjie to hypnotize herself into ignoring her physical aversion to men, pretending to be passionate, and forcing herself to enjoy the passionate kiss.

Li Shanze immediately realized that "Aniya"'s kissing skills were too clumsy, which was completely different from her frivolous performance.

However, with a beautiful woman in his arms, Li Shanze had no intention of thinking about the problem. He happily led his "fiancée" and immediately took the initiative.

Anjie immediately started to moan as Li Shanze kissed her, and her sweet tongue was almost completely captured by Li Shanze.

Angel was nervous during her escape, and she tried hard to suppress her nausea when she was forced to throw herself into Li Shanze's arms. However, after forcing herself to ignore her physical disgust, she unknowingly indulged in this passionate kiss.

The bounty hunter lady felt herself becoming limp and powerless. She struggled to put her hands on Li Shanze's neck and fell into his arms.

Angel used the little clarity she had to detect the FBI agents and knights who passed by her. These people who were chasing her walked past her from behind, while Li Shanze's broad chest and iron-like arms in front of her gave her an unprecedented sense of security.

When Father Graham coughed twice and walked away helplessly, an itch spread from the tip of Anjie's heart, like an electric current, passing through her whole body, and a tide seemed to be rising in the valley.

Realizing that his "fiancée" in his arms was beginning to become emotional, Li Shanze kissed the blonde girl passionately while reaching his hand into her skirt.

Li Shanze slowly explored the beautiful scenery and climbed onto her chest in an orderly manner.

Li Shanze kissed Anjie while gently stroking his fingers around her body.

The footsteps that followed her faded away completely, but Anjie was still lost in them. It wasn't until Li Shanze squeezed her hard that she woke up from her dream.

The bounty hunter screamed and stepped back suddenly, leaving a long silver thread between the two of them.

Angel wiped the corner of her mouth suddenly, looking even more panicked than when she was surrounded by countless agents and knights. She was no longer as calm as before, turned around and left, her back looking like she was fleeing in panic.

Li Shanze looked at the bounty hunter lady's receding back with amusement, playing with a piece of wood with his fingers. Li Shanze easily recognized that it was the fragment of the container of the "blasphemous object" he had seized before.

In fact, Li Shanze found many pieces of container fragments on Anjie, but as long as he tried to take out the fragments, this "fiancée" who was immersed in a passionate kiss would tend to wake up.

As a last resort, Li Shanze had to pinch Anjie's chest hard to divert her attention before he stole a piece.

Apparently, this Miss Kranierskoski came to the church to steal the casket fragments...

Li Shanze frowned and thought.

A moment later, he looked at Kate, who had seen him from a distance and was about to turn away. "Officer MacKenzie, is that woman here to steal the box?"

"Yes." Kate, who originally wanted to sneak away, froze in place and had to turn around to answer.

"This doesn't make sense. I didn't find the ring on her." Li Shanze said as he threw the wooden box fragments back to Kate.

Kate caught the broken pieces of the box and explained, "She stole the ring last night."

Li Shanze was originally just talking to himself, but didn't expect Kate to answer. He looked up in surprise and glanced at Kate.

They even share this kind of important inside information. Do they really treat me as their own?

Li Shanze didn't know that Kate had tried her best just to avoid saying the word "master", and in fact, she had to answer every question he asked.

In order to test the extent to which he had become one of their own, Li Shanze waved to Kate, who was standing far away, and continued to ask: "Do you know the woman who stole the ring?"

"Angie Novak, a renowned bounty hunter, specializes in stealing art, gems, and supernatural treasures—many say she's the best thief in the business. Her alias is Anja Kraniuskoski..."

The great knight introduced Anjie's resume as if he was reciting a book. At the same time, when he saw Li Shanze waving at her, he slowly walked towards his master.

Kate McKenzie is truly unreserved! She's a true, old-fashioned knight, worthy of trust.

Li Shanze nodded secretly. It seemed that this "female boss" was reliable and a person worth hugging.

What Li Shanze, who wanted to curry favor with the powerful, didn't know was that Kate, the majestic knight, now wanted to run away when facing his "evil and cunning master", for fear that he would be killed as in his dream.

Especially when Kate approached Li Shanze's bench and noticed the spear still standing upright between Li Shanze's legs, she was shocked and turned her head away abruptly.

"Ahem, ahem." Li Shanze's face flushed, a rare blush. He crossed his legs to hide his imposing demeanor and forcibly changed the subject. "I met Angel Novak at the Glass Palace. Do you need my help in getting the ring back?"

Since he believed that Kate was a person worth hugging, Li Shanze naturally wanted to put in more effort.

If Li Shanze had used an imperative tone, Kate would naturally not have been able to disobey. However, since Li Shanze used a more gentle inquiry, the Knight had room to maneuver and could politely refuse.

"Angie Novak is very cunning. I'm afraid she won't be returning to the Glass Palace anytime soon. I've already sent people to investigate. She can't get the complete box. She only has a desecrated ring that has lost its power. She can't cause any more harm. I will catch her."

Kate's implication is, of course, that you should stay out of it.

Li Shanze understood the meaning of the music and nodded slowly, thinking that perhaps the FBI had other arrangements and did not need to contribute to this matter.

So Li Shanze said, "Then I will begin preparing to investigate the 'Good Brothers' herbicide factory."

Having said that, Li Shanze, feeling that his little brother had calmed down, stood up and prepared to say goodbye.

Charlie should be waking up soon, so I have to go back and say hello to her before I start anything.

At this moment, the bishop of Sacred Heart Catholic Church hurried over and said, "Your Excellency, the Mass is about to begin. Mayor Vincent, Sheriff Larry, and Mr. Cohen, the producer of 'Hunting Gods,' are all waiting for you."

Kate nodded and turned to leave.

Li Shanze has always felt that the show "Hunting Gods" is full of mysteries, and it is likely related to Charlie's purpose of coming to Fern Town.

After hearing what the bishop said, Li Shanze's heart moved.

But before Li Shanze could speak, Father Graham led a large group of knights and FBI agents and rushed over ferociously.

"It's him, there he is! He is the one who claims to be Anya Kranierskoski's fiancé. Look, he is holding a nun's uniform in his hand! Your Excellency the Grand Knight, catch him quickly!" Father Graham said indignantly.

Seeing a group of burly men about to pounce on him, Li Shanze hurriedly shouted to Kate, "Wait a minute, Officer Mackenzie! You have to explain my situation to them, right?"

Kate shuddered and subconsciously stood at attention: "Yes! Master."

Fortunately, she reacted quickly. The word "master" was spoken very softly, and she almost swallowed it.

Only the bishop who came to invite Kate heard this word. He looked at Li Shanze in disbelief, and then at Kate.

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043 Mass

The great knight had to call him "Master" (Master has multiple meanings, and in some scriptures it is even used to refer to God. The bishop naturally misunderstood here), so what exactly is the identity of this Asian man?

Is he a newly promoted master? But he's too young, and his promotion speed doesn't match up...

Wait, he’s still wearing his wedding ring, he’s married… Could it be that his plan to stay young forever was successful?

The knowledgeable bishop quickly made up a complete background story in his mind, but his surprise was too obvious.

Kate was very quick to react and immediately noticed the bishop's barely concealed surprise.

Kate quickly whispered, "This is a secret mission. Please keep it secret, Bishop O'Connor."

"Yes, Your Excellency the Grand Knight." Bishop O'Connor said sternly and immediately became serious.

Only then did Kate reluctantly feel relieved. She looked at everyone and explained, "Mr. Li is a consultant to the FBI's Special Affairs Division, my consultant."

Although it was difficult for everyone to understand how Li Shanze, the "fiancé of the female thief" who was still holding a nun's uniform, could suddenly become the advisor of the Great Knight, since Kate had endorsed it herself, they naturally let it go.

Although everyone was full of doubts, the knights and FBI agents, considering Kate's previous record of moving from victory to victory, fully trusted Kate and quickly found the excuse of "His Excellency the Grand Knight's foresight and grand plan" to forcibly calm their doubts.

Only Father Graham was speechless. He wanted to say something more, but Bishop O'Connor's sharp look made him shut up temporarily.

Seeing that everyone had finally calmed down, Li Shanze walked towards Kate and asked, "I'd like to attend this mass. Officer Mackenzie, could you please arrange a seat for me? I'm very interested in Mr. Cohen."

Kate nodded slowly: "Yes, of course no problem."

Bishop O'Connor whispered to Kate in a voice that Li Shanze could hear, "Your Excellency the Grand Knight, do you need Master Li to preside over the Mass?"

What a joke! Letting Lee, a wicked and cunning ogre pagan, preside over the historic and famous mass in Fern Town is a blasphemy! It's an evil defilement!

This fantastic proposal almost made Kate explode, especially since this scene seemed to coincide with her dream last night. The murderous intent in Kate's eyes was almost impossible to conceal.

What made Kate particularly angry was that if Li Shanze, as her master, did not deny it, she, as a "slave girl", had no right to refuse on behalf of her master.

So even though the anger in Kate's eyes almost burned Bishop O'Connor to death, she could only wait for Li Shanze's decision. This made the usually majestic knight feel extremely powerless, and even a rare trace of weakness in his heart.

Fortunately, Li Shanze had little interest in religion, and this title also surprised Li Shanze. He declined this bad title.

Master Li? What the hell is that? It sounds like a cult leader... What kind of role has Kate, the Grand Knight of the Church, assigned to me? Isn't it just a consultant to the FBI's Special Affairs Division?

"Well, I'm not a master. In short, don't call me Master Li." There was no time to ask in detail. Li Shanze cleared his throat and corrected him, "I just need a seat on the edge to watch the ceremony."

"Yes, yes, of course, it's my fault. Please forgive my overstepping of authority." The bishop admitted his mistake with a humble look.

Bishop O'Connor certainly did this on purpose. Regardless of whether Li Shanze had truly regained his youth or achieved mastery at such a young age, he still needed to curry favor. The Bishop still wanted to improve.

So, naturally, the honor of presiding over the Mass was offered to Bishop O'Connor.

Whether the Master accepts it or not is up to him to decide based on the actual situation. But whether I bring it up or not is a matter of my attitude—this is Bishop O'Connor's natural thinking.

Kate breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Li Shanze's refusal. She quickly said, "Let's go to Mass. This Mass will still be presided over by you, Bishop O'Connor."

"As you wish." Bishop O'Connor obeyed happily.

…………

It was just dawn, and the sunlight was obscured by the heavy snow, but a dim light still barely shone through the stained glass windows onto the marble floor of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, creating colorful light and shadows.

Li Shanze stood in the front row of the church, almost the very front row of the crowd attending Mass. Next to him was producer Cohen, and Kate lagged behind Li Shanze by half a step.

Sheriff Larry looked as if he had expected this kind of seating arrangement, and Mayor Vincent couldn't help but whisper to him, "A black-haired, black-eyed Asian, a big-nosed Jewish pagan, a non-believer who wasn't particularly religious, and a heretic standing in the front row. This is probably the strangest mass I've ever attended."

Sheriff Larry shrugged. "The entrance ceremony is about to begin. Bishop O'Connor is here."

As the clergy and altar servers entered, a solemn entrance hymn rang out in the church, and the choir sang in unison. Bishop O'Connor walked at the head of the procession, his steps steady and solemn.

Li Shanze noticed that the bishop had a gentle smile on his face, as if welcoming every believer. This solemn look did not seem to come from the same person as the flattering face just now.

After the entrance ceremony, the Scripture reading and sermon began. Li Shanze quickly regretted asking to attend the mass.

The Bible reading was too boring for Li Shanze, so the deacon read it. The congregation listened quietly. Li Shanze noticed that Kate was listening particularly attentively, but he could only suppress a yawn to avoid being rude.

The Gospel portion was read by Bishop O'Connor himself, and the congregation stood to listen.

Bishop O'Connor specifically chose the "Annunciation" or "Conception Annunciation" section of the Gospel of Luke.

"In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary..."

The bishop's voice was rich and powerful, and every word was filled with sacred meaning. At the beginning of his sermon, the bishop revolved around the content of the Gospel and talked about faith, love and sacrifice.

Li Shanze, who was originally drowsy, suddenly felt a warm power enveloping the church, slowly flowing down from the church dome. Li Shanze suddenly looked up, searching for the source of this power.

However, the source of this power is unknown, but Li Shanze can clearly feel the energy converging towards him.

The great knight Kate had her eyes closed. She seemed to be completely unaware of anything unusual and was just muttering something silently.

At the same time, Mayor Vincent and Sheriff Larry nodded from time to time. No matter they were non-believers or heretics, they all seemed to be moved by Bishop O'Connor's sermon. Producer Cohen, who was originally as listless as Li Shanze, also cheered up and listened patiently to Bishop O'Connor's sermon.

This seemingly calm and peaceful scene actually made Li Shanze feel creepy. This was the most psychologically uncomfortable time he had ever felt since he traveled through time. He felt like he was getting goosebumps all over his body.

The sacred will power that enveloped Li Shanze gradually formed a heavy pressure, like a heavy hammer, as if it wanted to force it into Li Shanze's body.

Is this some kind of brainwashing ritual, forcibly converting nonbelievers into believers?

Li Shanze frowned. Although he wanted to break free from the soul contract he had signed with the female devil Alessia, if he allowed the divine energy to enter his body while there was a devil's contract in his body, the consequences would definitely not be good.

Therefore, Li Shanze gritted his teeth,

During the consecration, the congregation and clergy placed the bread and wine on the altar. Kate participated, her expression solemn and reverent, and she appeared radiant and refreshed. The Eucharistic Prayer began, the bishop's voice echoing through the church, and the congregation sang "Holy, Holy, Holy, the Lord God, God of Hosts."

Li Shanze felt a sacred atmosphere enveloping the entire Sacred Heart Catholic Church. His expression subconsciously relaxed, and his heart was filled with awe and gratitude. The sacred willpower that had always wanted to enter Li Shanze's body quietly seeped in a little bit.

Just a little bit made Li Shanze feel the pain as if his soul was burning, which broke him out of the illusion of peace and joy.

044 Resistance

In fact, the Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church does have some magical effects. For church members, being the focus of the Mass and receiving the blessings of the Mass is beneficial to one's health and faith.

Bishop O'Connor, who presided over the mass, actually wanted to flatter Li Shanze, a "high-ranking church official" who was honored as "Master" by the Grand Knight Kate. He "selflessly" contributed the benefits usually enjoyed by the mass presiding officer to please Li Shanze.

However, this was just flattery that backfired. For Li Shanze, being baptized by the divine power was not a good thing at all - his soul was now entangled with the devil.

As a result, Li Shanze felt a strong sense of dizziness coming over him, his vision began to blur, and the loud scripture chorus in his ears became louder and louder, as if to completely devour his consciousness.

Meanwhile, Bishop O'Connor, who was conducting the choir with his back to Li Shanze, was filled with joy. "In all these years, the Masses I've presided over have never had such a strong surge of divine power, nor such a joyful baptism. This has given me countless skills in harnessing energy! This must be the Master secretly helping me!"

Bishop O'Connor was overjoyed, and he worked even harder. He had never felt so good before, and he had never harnessed such a vast divine power. Now, without reservation, he directed all of this energy towards Li Shanze.

“Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God, the God of hosts.”

The increasingly louder and louder sounds of chanting in unison made Li Shanze feel as if he was in a scorching and bright vortex, unable to extricate himself.

The pain from his soul made Li Shanze want to scream. He opened his mouth, but could not make any sound due to dry mouth. Beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on his forehead, and then were immediately evaporated by the sacred energy.

That divine energy was like a scorching torrent, as if it wanted to completely defeat him.