It seems Raymond's meaning is clear: even if the Ainz Ooal Gown Magic Kingdom was established by one of the Six Great Gods they worship, as long as it goes against their current human-supremacy ideology, it is an enemy the Theocracy must eradicate.
This approach is similar to the deeds of the Thirteen Heroes who were active during the Demon God's 'Chaos' back then. In fact, there were more than thirteen individuals active for this cause, but the deeds of other demi-human heroes were intentionally hidden by the Theocracy, so only the deeds of the Thirteen Heroes have been passed down to this day.
After all, in the story Xi Neiding described just now, the Ainz Ooal Gown Magic Kingdom advocates the coexistence of all races.
In other words, one of the Six Great Gods revered by the Theocracy also had the idea of coexistence among all races, which would then conflict with the human-supremacy ideology promoted by the Theocracy.
Yet, externally, the Theocracy claims to be the most devout followers of the Six Great Gods. This is very contradictory. If this matter were to spread, the Theocracy's populace might become suspicious and distrustful of its high-ranking leaders.
Perhaps everyone tacitly agreed with Raymond's hostile stance towards the Magic Kingdom, so no one spoke up again about the story Xi Neiding had just told.
However, now... the idea that the Magic Kingdom might be a nation established by one of the Six Great Gods they revere has already been implanted in everyone's mind. Even if they don't mention it, whenever the topic of the Magic Kingdom comes up, everyone will surely be more restrained.
Therefore, after Raymond's second topic, no one spoke for a long time; the hall was eerily quiet.
"Alas..." Seeing everyone looking distressed, Raymond sighed and said,
"Everyone, I understand it's hard for you to accept. From the current situation and the story Lord Xi Neiding described earlier, the Magic Kingdom itself doesn't seem to realize they might be descendants of the Six Great Gods, so please don't worry." Raymond said this, though this statement was almost him deceiving himself.
"Alright! Since we've brought up how to deal with the Magic Kingdom, let's first clarify the relationship between Clementine and the Magic Kingdom! Although I really don't want to admit it, I personally have some prejudice against her, but even so, that little girl doesn't seem to have any connection to that legend about Nazarick, does she?" Senior Priest of Wind Dominic said.
As soon as everyone heard Senior Priest of Wind Dominic express his prejudice against Clementine, it already suggested that she might have a connection with the Magic Kingdom.
Before Dominic became the Senior Priest of Wind, he belonged to the Sunlight Scripture unit specialized in exterminating demi-humans. He was notoriously sensitive to demi-humans.
No matter how well they disguised themselves, they could hardly escape his discerning eye. Now, Dominic's unprovoked prejudice against Clementine clearly indicates that he discovered Clementine herself might be a demi-human.
"Regarding this matter, everyone should remember the issue of the Saintess of E-Rantel mentioned in the previous two meetings, right?" Xi Neiding said.
Hearing this term, everyone started whispering and exchanging glances again.
Indeed... it was mentioned in the previous two meetings. Initially, everyone unanimously believed it was just a gimmick concocted by the Adventurer's Guild or the Yestijia Kingdom itself to get rid of the church.
"According to subsequent intelligence, the so-called Saintess is related to the powerful vampire encountered by the Black Scripture, and she also seems to be the Black Warrior Fei Fei's sister. Moreover, for a period before the Battle of Katz Plains began, that Saintess almost disappeared without a trace. From a timeline perspective, that Saintess is very likely the current Clementine." Xi Neiding said.
"Does that mean? The current Clementine is very likely the Magic Kingdom's, no... Ainz Ooal Gown's own daughter?" Dominic broke out in another cold sweat.
"I apologize, I just obtained such crucial information, so I haven't had time to organize it and let everyone know." Xi Neiding stood up and bowed slightly to everyone present in apology.
After listening to Xi Neiding's statement, everyone once again fell into despair. Everyone present knew the relationship between the Black Warrior Fei Fei and the Ainz Ooal Gown Magic-Caster King. Rumors about the Magic Caster King leading his forces into E-Rantel had long been widespread.
"If that's the case, it's going to be difficult... She's that hero's sister! Can we use this point to win Fei Fei over to our side? I think since he's the Magic Caster King's son, he should also have strength equal to his father, right? Plus Clementine..." Fire Chief Priest Bernice said.
"That person is indeed a respectable hero, willing to go against his own father for the people, and finally having no choice but to compromise and submit to his cruel father. If we can win him over..." The Marshal seemed to agree with Bernice's suggestion.
"Don't be silly. Setting aside whether the rumors about Fei Fei and the Magic Caster King were self-produced and self-directed to appease the populace, which still needs discussion, just the fact that we used Falling Beauty of a Nation on his sister... Fei Fei... no, it might make both Fei Fei and Ainz Ooal Gown our enemies!" Dominic said.
This statement immediately dispelled the illusions of others who still harbored hopes for this suggestion. Indeed! If your own family member has been brainwashed, an apology won't fix it!
Moreover, there has never been a precedent of someone recovering their memories after being affected by Falling Beauty of a Nation. Although Clementine's situation is somewhat special, at least from her current behavior, there seems to be no possibility of her recovering her memories.
"So, how should Clementine be handled? Like that child?" Archgod-Official Maximillian said.
Everyone understood who Maximilian was referring to as 'that child.' She was only called that because of her appearance; in reality, she was older than anyone present.
"It seems that's the only way. If Fei Fei or the Magic Caster King knew that their missing loved one was in our hands, it would truly be disastrous." The Marshal said with a bitter smile.
"But before this, to test her, didn't Raymond send her to the Dragon Kingdom? I think the Magic Caster King must already know she's in our hands, otherwise the Dragon Kingdom wouldn't have ended up like that." Dominic said.
"Indeed, sending her to the Dragon Kingdom was my mistake, but didn't everyone also not object at the time?" Raymond implied that he wouldn't take the blame for the Dragon Kingdom's betrayal.
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