socalfunplaces Chapter 23 Spreading Faith
Chapter 23 Spreading Faith
He clenched his fist instinctively, feeling the surging power between his fingers.
He even felt that his vision seemed to have become clearer, and the faint buzzing in his ears left by years of fighting had disappeared!
In that instant, he not only felt twenty years younger, but also felt full of power!
"What... what is this?"
Charlie suddenly stood up from his seat, his movements so swift that even he was surprised.
He looked down at his hands, still calloused but seemingly brand new, his eyes filled with indescribable shock and... ecstasy!
As the king of a country, he was actually quite familiar with the existence of extraordinary powers.
Within his country, there are many superhumans who call themselves Quincy. They can use special powers to exorcise evil spirits, and he himself is even a superhuman!
After all, the world of Bleach is home to various extraordinary races, such as Shinigami and Hollows, while Quincy and Fullbringers also exist in the human world.
The decline of supernatural powers in the real world was largely due to Yhwach's war with Soul Society, which resulted in the near annihilation of Quincy who were mixed with humans.
Without Quincy, the only supernatural beings remaining in the mortal world are Fullbringers.
However, the number of Fullbringers was already very small, and the sixth son of the Tsunayo family had been secretly collecting Soul King fragments, which led to fewer and fewer extraordinary beings as time went on.
Moreover, people in the present world are different from spirits in Soul Society. Even powerful beings like Ichigo Kurosaki in the future will age.
Therefore, Quincy cannot live forever.
The reason why the Sternritter of the Gullible Empire were able to exist for hundreds or even thousands of years was entirely due to the existence of Yhwach. Yhwach could infuse his subordinates with his soul, thus extending their lifespan!
Especially later, when they entered the shadow of the Soul Society, they were transformed into spirit particles!
Spiritual particles can exist for a long time, but vessel particles cannot.
So even though Charles conquered the Lombards and defeated the Saxons, no one has ever been known to have achieved immortality.
In their view, immortality is a right that only God can grant.
When their bodies die, God will save their souls and grant them eternal life, equivalent to the divine state of being with God.
The life of the physical body is short, but this alchemist in front of me is actually able to make his body active again.
"Are you... an angel?"
Charlie suddenly asked.
In other words, God granted his power to the angels, who then descended to earth and relinquished that power to himself as the king of the mortal world.
He truly is the king chosen by God, and the Franks are indeed God's new chosen people!
In a letter to his father, Pope Stephen II mentioned that it was St. Peter himself who preached to the Franks, telling them that God considered them a unique nation, destined to undertake the same great mission as the Romans.
At this moment, the Frankish King, who had regained his health, had already identified Li Lin as the incarnation of God!
"No, Your Majesty, I am not an angel." His tone was calm, even carrying a perfectly appropriate hint of regret.
"At this moment, I am at best a 'saint' who has received some revelation and is walking on the path of seeking truth."
Li Lin humbly replied, "Although I represent the glory of God, I have not yet reached the realm of angels. Great King David, I represent God in granting you eternal life, and you, who spread the true light of God, will also help me become an angel."
"The current Roman Catholic Church, or even the Byzantine Empire in the East, only proclaims one aspect of the true God. You, the future Father of Europe, will shoulder the heavy responsibility of spreading the true light of God!"
Yes, Li Lin wants to spread his faith in Europe!
Moreover, it is not a separate set of five families, but a pillar God brought together by the five paths of the Sun, the Dreamer, the White Tower, the Tyrant, and the Hanged Man!
It's too troublesome to separate them, since in the end everything will point to him anyway, so it's better to keep it simple and straightforward and just use the old pillars to replace him!
Charlemagne, who was about to become the Roman emperor, was the best promoter of spreading the faith.
Charles, too, was dissatisfied with the existing papacy.
As early as 787 AD, he angrily refuted the views of the Council of Nicaea regarding icon worship.
In 794, he personally presided over the Frankfurt Council, severely condemning the views adopted by the Greek bishops of the Byzantine side in Nicaea.
The famous "Charlie's Book" is a theological work that was created during this period.
Therefore, every word spoken by the alchemist named 'Von Hohenheim' struck a chord in his heart.
To become emperor, to achieve immortality, to reform religion—that's exactly how it should be!
Charlie's breathing quickened slightly, and the light in his eyes grew brighter.
Although his doubts had not completely dissipated, the enormous lure of profit and the tangible 'miracle' he had experienced had completely tipped the scales in his mind.
Charles's voice regained its imperial majesty and decisiveness, his tall figure casting a long shadow in the light: "Von Hohenheim, appear before the people, let them know that you are sent by God to assist me!"
Li Lin smiled, and then, to the astonishment of all the ministers and attendants, his figure emerged from the water as if from the depths of the sea, rapidly becoming solid and clear!
Moreover, he naturally emanated a warm, peaceful, yet awe-inspiring aura, as if a saint from an icon had stepped into reality! It was not a dazzling light, but a sacred aura that struck the soul!
"A...sacred site?!"
"My God!"
"Protect His Majesty!"
A murmur and commotion erupted in the hall. The guards instinctively drew their swords and stepped forward, but hesitated before the sacred aura.
The ministers' expressions varied, a mixture of shock, awe, and doubt.
The biggest concern was fear.
This person is so elusive. If he is an assassin, doesn't that mean they could be killed silently?
But sensing the sacred aura emanating from him, one couldn't help but believe in him.
This "von Hohenheim" truly gives one a sense of peace and tranquility, unlike anything associated with evil spirits or demons.
In fact, everyone believed in God, and the gods of the Three Realms were actually equivalent to the Spirit King, so they were all believers of Li Lin, and their faith naturally pointed to Li Lin.
So, upon seeing Li Lin, they would naturally feel convinced without even realizing it.
This is essentially equivalent to a god going out incognito on a private visit.
Charlie was extremely pleased with the crowd's reaction, which confirmed Hohenheim's extraordinary abilities.
He waved his hand, signaling the guards to leave and quieting everyone down, before turning his gaze back to Hohenheim.