"Though, to be precise, this is the first time I have met all of you.

"In this brief time since I awoke, I have roughly gone over the history following 'my' death."

The Liberation Saintess spoke calmly, acknowledging her existence as one who has passed.

"Over the years, many astonishing things have happened.

"For instance, in my time, undead mages, who were like street rats forced to secretly buy bodies from slave masters, have now gained formal recognition, establishing official systems, and even—"

1~3. Preparing to establish a church

4~6. Church established

7~9. Joined the Holy Tomb Church♛

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

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"Even becoming staff within the Holy Tomb Church, which is truly beyond expectation.

"Although my awakening is thanks to their efforts, to be honest, I was initially quite shocked.

"This also forced me to acknowledge their presence."

The Liberation Saintess chuckled softly.

"And among the undead mages, someone once said this.

"'If so-called resurrection is merely making a body act as if it never died, then any of us could do it.'

"It is precisely because of the existence of undead wizards that the Resurrection Technique was deeply researched, evolving from an initial high-tier magic until it was ultimately classified as a forbidden curse.

"Even if a once-dead life could be pieced back together partially, making the body move again, it could not be said to truly resurrect; it would merely be undead disguised as the living.

"Therefore, here I am, despite not being deceased, nor truly resurrected as the Liberation Saintess, but rather something seemingly similar, meeting all of you for the first time."

The Liberation Saintess raised her hand, with cold magic power entwining her alabaster-like fingers.

Under her gentle words, some were baffled, some somber, others exchanged glances.

"However, my standing here now, at the center of this hall, signifies that, at least in the hearts of most people here, I am not a stranger.

"So, please allow me to thank you all first."

She bowed deeply to everyone.

Then, lifted her head again, her smile unchanged.

"Now, let's get to the main point.

"All of you are confused, confused yet certain.

"For violating the Divine Knowledge Saintess's will, you are uncertain if you are on the right path.

"For everything turns out as the Divine Knowledge Saintess foretold, you are certain you are on the wrong path.

"Or perhaps—vice versa."

Within the Liberation Saintess's gentle words, everyone's expressions froze.

"Some believe they have strayed from the path, thus deeply confused; others believe they've never deviated from the right track, thus coldly observing…"

Her calm gaze met those present one by one, causing most except for the Cardinal and a few others, to avert their eyes involuntarily.

"In striving against Divine Knowledge, to alter the future she envisioned, you exerted much effort.

"Introducing the power of the Deep Sea, making Great Demons of equal class antagonize each other; bringing in the Royal Family's power, strengthening the forces of civilization;

"Introducing heretical power, attempting to fabricate a deity for false religions; invoking the power of curses, even borrowing the aid of the dead…

"Introducing all of these created a chaotic whirlpool, seeking to obscure the future in her eyes.

"All efforts were to hinder Divine Knowledge's prophecy, preventing the Angel King from reaching divinity."

That path would negate everything the church had ever stood for, yet was, in Divine Knowledge's mind, the most beautiful future for humankind.

"However, all these efforts were in vain; her prophecy was realized by us."

The Holy Ceremony Hall was silent enough to hear a pin drop, as if the air had been replaced by the heavy water from the sea abyss.

"The words in your hearts at this moment, if voiced, would likely make this hall noisier than a Pure White Square filled with people.

"But I haven't listened individually, nor do I intend to initiate a discussion.

"I have only one suggestion or directive for you, and it's very simple.

"—Execute her prophecy."

The Liberation Saintess's soft words caused several people's eyes to constrict.

"Whether confused or certain, it doesn't matter, there's no need for mutual suspicion or conflict, just follow through.

"Indeed, she wants that girl, the Hero, to become the Saintess, so we shall do just that.

"After meeting her, I understood why Divine Knowledge chose her; she must also be anticipating such a thing to happen.

"We do not need to resist, nor prevent her from becoming the Saintess, but support her, support her with all our might, without sparing any cost, fulfilling the Divine Knowledge Saintess's prophecy two hundred percent.

"Divine Knowledge awaits her at the endpoint, and the Hero's trajectory towards that endpoint should be clear to Divine Knowledge.

"But none of that matters!"

The Liberation Saintess raised her voice.

"What we need to do is make her stronger, make her fly faster!

"Since the Divine Knowledge Saintess is the strongest Saintess in the church's history, we must make her into an even stronger existence!

"If Divine Knowledge's endpoint is a necessary stage in that girl's path, then we will let her advance!

"Mobilize all your resources to support her, nurture her!

"Let her break through this so-called endpoint with the fastest speed and strongest strength! Proceed to realms neither humanity nor Divine Knowledge has ever reached!

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