The charge of colluding with the demonic race is a serious accusation that the bishop has leveled against Wang Xiaole.

For humans who have a long-standing grudge against the demonic race, they are undoubtedly the most unwelcome and despised race.

In the course of history, the enmity between humans and the demonic race has reached an irreconcilable level.

Among many countries, Dibiles is a relatively tolerant country towards the demonic race, where one cannot find any cruel treatment targeting the demonic race;

But in most other countries, the mere mention of the words "demonic race" is taboo;

In quite a few small and medium-sized countries, bloody customs still persist, namely:

All members of the demonic race who enter the country are subjected to cruel and extreme punishments, including burning alive and mutilation.

As the "representatives of God," the bishop's church and the Holy See behind the church uphold the extreme principle of "exterminating all demonic races."

In other countries and regions, as long as the local church utters a word, any family or clan "related to the demonic race" is completely eradicated from the world;

And when wiping out an entire family, that family finds it hard to defend themselves;

After the entire family meets with disaster, the neighbors and fellow citizens nearby cannot say a word in the victims' defense, or they themselves will face dire consequences.

The reason for the local church's judgement or the excuse for dealing with those families lies in grasping the "high ground of public opinion," leaving the targeted families with no room for argument.

Colluding with the demonic race—what a perfect phrase!

Some high-ranking and influential individuals within the church often use this excuse to eliminate dissidents or even those they find distasteful.

And when it comes to finding someone distasteful, the bishop's attitude towards Wang Xiaole can also be summarized with these four words.

Before realizing the immense magical power, the bishop couldn't do anything to Wang Xiaole.

After all, he was just no match for him in terms of strength.

But when the bishop noticed the sword related to the demonic race, a plan based on an excuse immediately formed in his mind.

The bishop swiftly turned the plan into action.

He put on a righteous facade, extended his calloused palm, and pointed at Wang Xiaole with stern reproach:

"Fighting in the arena is supposed to be a fair competition. If you defeated me based on your own strength, I wouldn't mind accepting defeat..."

With those words, the bishop seemed as if he didn't care about personal honor and shame, as if he was an exceptionally open-minded individual.

If only those kind-hearted people who didn't understand the bishop's true nature could misunderstand and think that he was a gentleman with grace and charm.

However, the aforementioned words, at most, were just the "preparation" of the bishop;

The subsequent accusations truly revealed the bishop's sinister intentions and shameless face.

"But you gained an advantage through outside help, or rather, with the assistance of the demonic race. Your actions cannot be overlooked by this bishop!"

The bishop's accusations harbored obvious ill intentions, but they were not groundless accusations.

The black sword Wang Xiaole currently wields is, in fact, the same sword he used when he fought against the Seven Nations' Coalition Army.

Unintended by the user, yet perceived by the witness.

Whether it was Yao, his brother back then, or the red-robed bishop standing in front of him at this moment, it was clear:

This black longsword is undoubtedly a weapon used by the demonic race because the material of this sword itself contains a significant amount of demonic power.

Talking about the opportunity for Wang to obtain this sword, there is actually nothing special about it.

Seven hundred years ago, Wang was the leader of thousands of demons, living a nomadic life with his family;

Just like him, who moved around so much, one day he coincidentally obtained this sword used by the demon clan, so it's not surprising at all.

After Wang passed away, the sword was kept by Cai;

On the day she came to Dibiles, Cai hid the sword in the basement of the church;

It was not until she met Wang Xiaolei that the sword saw the light of day again.

Cai holding this sword had no worries.

She had the identity of the Holy Maiden as a cover and could easily find an excuse to proudly carry the sword, saying something like "sealing all belongings of the demon clan."

Cai had the identity as a cover, but Wang Xiaolei couldn't find such a convenient "amulet," which is how the bishop found his loophole.

There was no need to give the other party a chance to explain.

The bishop understood the saying "the night is long and full of terrors," so he took action before Wang Xiaolei could react.

The light elements converged in front of him, forming a light bullet the size of a stone.

The bishop threw the light bullet into the air, and it exploded violently while rising.

Boom!

Countless rays of light burst out from within the light bullet, occupying a corner of the sky in an instant;

This scene in the sky above their heads would be visible to people within a radius of a thousand kilometers.

The explosion of the light bullet was equivalent to a signal, causing a large force stationed near the venue to gather quickly.

The Crusaders!

This is a core force used to support the church and the Papal States, only obeying high-ranking personnel;

In terms of combat power, a single Crusader can easily kill several ordinary soldiers.

It was different from the small force led by the bishop a few days ago.

This time, prompted by the signal from the light bullet, over ten thousand Crusaders marched over, completing their assembly outside the venue.

These people stood on the ground, their faces hidden by helmets, and their silver armor, draped over their bodies, made the light shining down from the sky even more dazzling.

Since the entrance and exit of the venue were blocked by guards, the arriving Crusaders had to find another way and directly came to the front of the surrounding wall of the venue.

They aimed at the tall barrier in front of them and raised their hands simultaneously;

The giant swords in their right hands struck down, accompanied by a row of soldiers, making this neat action. The nearby wall immediately suffered.

Clang clang clang clang clang clang!

The sound of the collapsing wall echoed intensely, almost merging into one sound;

When the rebounding gravel came, accompanied by thick smoke, the shield held in the right hand of the Crusaders finally played its role.

The holy power covering the shield turned into a strong shock wave, fiercely pushing and sweeping in front of the shield bearer, causing the gravel and debris that had just blown over to be instantly bounced back.

After breaking through the obstacles in front, this over ten thousand-strong Crusade force stepped over the collapsed wall and rushed into the venue.

As the intruders poured in, the sound of their giant swords hitting the ground replaced shouting, intimidating the onlookers and forcing them to make way.

At this moment, the bishop stood on the elevated stage, looking satisfied as his subordinates gathered in front of him.

"Surround this place!"

Pointing his finger downward, the bishop's intention was immediately understood by the Crusaders, who quickly surrounded the arena.

The bishop, now that he has cut off the escape route for his target, is in no hurry to act. Even if the other party suddenly makes a move that could potentially result in his demise, the bishop, who is confident in his ability to escape, believes he can receive protection from the Crusaders before anything bad happens. Since there is no immediate danger, why should the bishop retreat? He plans to take his time and observe Wang Xiaole's reaction.

Seeing that the Church has a strong presence in this venue, Sister Glasses' expression suddenly becomes uncertain. As the trusted confidante of the queen, Sister Glasses naturally will not allow the Crusaders to take advantage of this place. If she wants to gather troops, Sister Glasses is capable of doing so and bringing nearby troops to the scene. However, compared to the bishop who acts freely, Sister Glasses has an additional layer of concern. Moving troops would be simple. But once the garrison arrives and conflicts with the Crusaders erupt, what will happen to the citizens who couldn't escape in time? Sister Glasses understands the difficulties of being in a position of power. If she were to take action, she would have to wait until the moment when all the citizens have evacuated the venue.

Freya, who has been ignored, cannot remain idle at this moment. The goddess's power within her is almost depleted, but even so, Freya still wants to do what she can. Utilizing her inconspicuous nature, Freya hides in a blind spot within the Crusaders' field of vision and gathers elemental power to create a longbow in front of her. The arrows formed from the elements also have the ability to kill their targets. Previously, Freya used this method to eliminate a demon in the Senate. Quietly drawing the bow and nocking an arrow, Freya prepares to snipe the bishop. She only needs the bishop's body, which swings around arrogantly after feeling triumphant, to come to a stop, and the whistling arrow will then be released.

As the person being cared for by these two individuals, Wang Xiaole remains calm and does not expect any external help. He has already decided on his next move. On the surface, he pretends to be in a state of panic, with the exception of not having much sweat on his forehead. His performance appears quite genuine. Wang Xiaole's act of simulated confusion gradually lulls the bishop into complacency. The purpose of this is to suddenly step forward and strike down the bishop when he is off guard and feeling triumphant! Currently, the distance between him and the bishop is about fifty paces. Unlike the "anxiety" on his face, Wang Xiaole is gradually moving closer step by step. Each step he takes is silent and minuscule, but the gap between the two of them is undeniably closing...

Step! Finally, the distance between them becomes close enough to be crossed in the blink of an eye. Now, Wang Xiaole is truly ready. In the next second, he can rush forward and swiftly end the bishop's life. The moment of waiting is over in an instant, and Wang Xiaole takes a step forward...

"Nobody move!" A shout breaks the atmosphere and, in the next moment, causes Wang Xiaole to pause his actions. The large army, which was exuding a murderous intent, also freezes in place, as does the once proud bishop.

Including Sister Glasses and Freya, the attention of everyone was focused on the direction where the cry came from.

There, a graceful figure walked briskly, much faster than before;

The expression on the face of the figure was completely different from the submissive demeanor maintained over the years, as if she had become a different person.

Entering deep into the venue, standing opposite the Crusade of the Cross, the figure produced a token representing her identity;

She displayed the emblem in front of everyone and then lowered her face, using an authoritative tone that brooked no objections, instructing the tens of thousands of soldiers in front of her:

"I am the Holy Maiden of the Church, and you are not allowed to lay a hand on that person!"

The figure who had arrived here was Cai. She neither worried about the concerns of the citizens, nor wanted to think too much.

From beginning to end, Cai had only one principle:

Anyone who dared to harm Wang Xiaole would surely face her wrath!