Bauhinia Federation, capital.
Inside the President's office.
A blizzard was blowing outside the window, and the heater inside was turned up to the maximum, making people feel like they were being evaporated by a heat wave.
Outside the secretary's office, a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties, wearing a black trench coat, with a cold face, was waiting anxiously.
"Alright, how many times have I told you!"
A few hours later, the door opened, and a president's secretary walked out. "The president is very busy and has no time to listen to a small police superintendent's special report! You should look for your superior! "
"I've looked for him!"
The middle-aged man's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, but they were filled with anxiety. "But our boss doesn't listen to me at all. He completely ignored the information that our brothers exchanged for with heavy casualties. Mar, you are my best friend. You will believe me, right? Take a look …"
He could not wait to show Lucius the large stack of documents. They were all about some supernatural incidents or the terrorist destruction that occurred during the pursuit of criminals. On the top page, it was impressively the rumors about the Three-Eye Sect and the lion monster. There was even a photo of the lion's corpse.
"Lucius, you are indeed my best friend. Otherwise, do you think you would be able to sit here safely?"
Mar shook his head, his tone hurried. "But you have to know that I have a bright future. Speaking to our secretary is the limit. What do you want me to do? Look for the president directly and say that there is a guy who wants to talk to you about an 'inhuman existence' … Haha! Do you want me to be laid off? "
"Sorry …" Knowing that he was being unreasonable, Lucius's face was a little red.
"Also …"
Mar flipped through the documents he had brought. "There is insufficient evidence. S-class criminals have very strong abilities, and there is no way to prove that they are related to supernatural abilities … Look, isn't this a lion? It's just that its head is a little bigger! "
"Damn it!"
Lucius was in a foul mood. "Have you ever seen a lion skin that can't even be penetrated by bullets? It's a pity that this incident happened in the Golden Oak Kingdom. Otherwise, I would definitely get that skin and shut you up! "
"Alright! Alright! "
Mar helplessly put his hands in his pockets. "I have already reported for you. My boss asked you to wait until now, and then he told me to tell you that he is not free. You can make another appointment! I'm sorry … "
"Sorry!"
Lucius knew how much pressure his friend was under, and he said firmly, "But one day, you will find that I am right! The International Special Search Service is no longer strong enough to deal with the frequent appearance of non-humans. We need a stronger and faster organization! "
"Let's wait until you become the highest-ranking officer of the Special Search Department!"
Mal was speechless.
"I'll take my leave first …"
Lucius was silent for a moment before walking out of the office. His figure disappeared into the heavy snow, looking a little bleak.
…
Hu hu!
In the heavy snow, Lucius arrived at a research institute on the outskirts of the capital.
Not only was the research facility small, but it also looked very dilapidated. The brass door sign was swaying in the strong wind, and there was a hint of green rust on the side. Vaguely, the words' Abnormal Human Research Center 'could be seen.
"Teacher, I'm back!"
Inside the research institute, the old boiler was roaring, making people worry whether it would fall apart in the next moment.
In the center of the laboratory, there was a white-haired old man who was staring at a microscope attentively.
"It's Lucius!"
The old professor turned around and rubbed his eyes. The white coat that he was wearing looked like it had not been cleaned for a long time. The collar was covered in dirt, but he was in good spirits. "The thing that you've brought this time is very valuable!"
He said in a fanatical tone, "This world is full of mysteries. Whether it is the giant wolves in the Siberian forest, the mermaids in the deep sea, or the Espers among us humans, they all have something in common. The inducement that induces them to mutate and obtain supernatural abilities is called the X-factor. Unfortunately, there is no experiment that can prove the existence of the X-factor, unless you give me a living specimen …"
"Sorry, Teacher!"
Lucius said shamefully. "This time, the lion monster sample of the Three-Eye Sect was detained by the Golden Oak Kingdom!"
He really felt that it was a pity. After all, this was the closest to an abnormal sample.
"After a revolution, our Bauhinia Federation has completely abolished the monarchy, and we advocate science and freedom …"
The old professor said something else. "Because of this, in terms of recognition of the mysterious side, we are inferior to the Golden Oak Kingdom and the Pandorne Empire. We can't even develop a religion. This is a good thing to liberate the mind, but it also has its drawbacks …"
"You mean …"
Lucius was shocked. "The Golden Oak Kingdom also has an organization that specializes in supernatural research, and it has received official support?"
"I have a few good friends who have communicated with each other through telegrams and exchanged views in this area … From their words, I have a feeling that the Golden Oak Kingdom's research in this area is far ahead of ours!"
The old professor smiled bitterly. "Of course, it could also be that I am thinking too much. After all, the Golden Oak Kingdom and our Federation have only ended their state of war a few years ago, so it is inevitable that they are full of hostility. Although the International Special Search Office calls itself an international inspector, its headquarters is located in the Bauhinia Federation."
Lucius was silent.
In this world, the three largest countries that had completed the steam revolution and industrialization first were the Pandorne Empire and the Golden Oak Kingdom. One was an imperial system, and the other was a constitutional monarchy. Only the Bauhinia Federation had completely overthrown the decadent rule of the monarch and became the pearl of freedom.
But at this time, under the premise that there were many colonies and even a bunch of monarchies around, even the people of the Federation themselves were a little anxious.
In a world with many lunatics, the only normal person would be treated as an anomaly!
…
Almost at the same time, in the Golden Oak Kingdom.
"Our kingdom is not completely ignorant of the supernatural world?"
Wu Ming looked at the Lord of the Kingdom in front of him. His face was indiscernible, and there was no expression of worry or panic.
'To be able to completely hide emotions to this extent, even some old foxes in the political circles can't compare!'
Andaniel exclaimed in his heart, but said in a proud tone, "Of course! The strength of the Kingdom is not something you can imagine now! Although those idiots in the Bauhinia Federation keep shouting that we are a decadent and backward system, what do those upstarts with no history know? "
"Our aristocracy and the royal family have a long heritage. Even after the catastrophe of the Dark Ages, we still have a certain understanding of supernatural forces. Although some people are skeptical, as long as there are still people who believe in us, it is not a big deal to support the establishment of a few research institutions …"
"With the Kingdom's machines and the latest steam computer, they have made some discoveries."
Andaniel deliberately paused here and looked at Wu Ming expectantly.
Who knew that Wu Ming only said 'oh' indifferently and did not say anything at all.
He did not know about other anomalies, but the divine spells of his priests were completely based on spiritual force and faith as a channel, bestowed to the priests by the Master Space.
The priests and paladins themselves were just large signal receivers. At most, their physical qualities were better than ordinary people, but they were still within the range of ordinary people. Unless the Kingdom's technology had advanced to the same level as Wu Ming's butler's brain, it would be a miracle if they could research anything.
The spiritual domain was still something that the current material world could not pry into.
However, if there were really vampires or werewolves caught and dissected for research, it was still very possible to research something.
"Well, that's really boring, Your Holiness!"
Seeing that Wu Ming was unmoved, Lord Andaniel could only surrender first, "I want to join the Church of Salvation. I wonder what the conditions are?"
"Oh? Why do you have this idea? "
Wu Ming smiled.
"This is naturally because this church seems to have a very strong background, and I'm also very interested in the rumored abundant physical strength of those paladins!"
Andaniel let out a man's evil smile, "Of course, I heard from Carter that those priests will have all kinds of magical abilities in the later stages. I want to spread the glory of the God of Redemption on my family. Is that okay?"
No matter how unruly he was, he was still a noble after all, and he had to consider his family and interests.
"If that's the case … this Lord Andanir might just be a test!"
Wu Ming's heart skipped a beat. Through a lord, to test whether the church is real or not? Even if he doesn't have the whole kingdom behind him, it must be a big noble!
However, this wasn't a bad thing for him.
Wu Ming's biggest reliance was that his God of Redemption was real. It could shelter the souls of believers and grant divine incantations on a large scale. At present, no religion could compare with it.
Another point was that his church's doctrine was legal, and so was the approval process. It was open and aboveboard, and he was not afraid of any investigation.
Originally, I thought that when the church had developed to this scale, it would be time to settle down, quietly accumulate, and lay a solid foundation. But now, with the support of a big noble behind the scenes, at least in the Golden Oak Kingdom, it would not be a problem to spread to its heart's content!
Anyway, if he wanted to promote a paladin, it was completely a matter of a thought.
Thinking of this, Wu Ming had already agreed in his heart, but he still said, "I personally welcome you to join, my lord, but the God of Redemption has a requirement. At the very least, you must understand the doctrine. Can you do that?"
He did not ask Andaniel to become a devout believer, but at least on the surface, a general believer's degree was still necessary. This was the rule!
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