The Secret Code of Monsters.

Chapter 304: Don't talk to liars

Even apprentices know that there are ten gods sleeping in the sleeping world.

Ten, no more, no less.

As a cultist who had caused great trouble to the Holy Cross, they obviously would not teach Roland to tell such a boring lie about numbers.

"I guess you've heard of 'fate'."

Roland responded.

Of course.

In fact, Roland felt that "Destiny" was even more famous than "Holy Flame" to a certain extent.

"The Pendulum of Destiny is a sect composed of ritualists from different paths. They don't have the 'gods' you mentioned, nor do they invent a so-called great existence - but these believers have also surrendered their beliefs..."

"Fanatical faith..."

Helen Menzi quipped: "Give something to nothing."

she says.

""destiny"."

Believe in destiny, pursue destiny, and think that both the sleeping world and the waking world are, to some extent, operating and moving along a pre-set trajectory.

Although they came from different sects and had different "qualifications", this did not stop them from giving up where they "should" go and joining a sect without gods.

A sect without gods, immortals, or even a broken "path".

"They believe in 'fate', but it's hard to say whether it's a 'god' or not."

Helen Menzi answered Roland's question - that is, whether a concrete 'god' is needed.

The answer is: no need.

Faith has a place, if you can find the right people, at the right time, and put them in the right place to hear the right words.

"Many people think that I have developed the sect by relying on my deceptive mouth..."

Perhaps it was because Roland had 'fallen into the trap' that Helen Menzi did not hide anything from him.

"of course not."

Truly smart cultists never rely on deceiving people, that is the method of scammers.

They rely on 'selection'.

It's like some people are constantly deceived and cheated throughout their lives - both men and women, as if they were born to be the blessing of those scammers and liars.

Once, twice, three times.

countless times.

In their long lives without a trace of wisdom, it seems that they have never learned a lesson, gained any knowledge, or gained any experience from any deception - nothing.

They will cry bitterly and regret after being deceived, which makes people feel pity for them.

then.

He will be fooled in the same way again next time.

You have to admit that such people exist in the world.

And quite a few.

And cultists? They're looking for exactly that kind of people - the principle is similar.

If you want steak, you shouldn't talk to the pastry chef and try to persuade him to learn how to cook beef and make it tender and juicy - you should go directly to the chef who knows how to cook steak.

Rather than trying to change a pastry chef.

That's not a good idea, nor is it something a truly smart person would do.

What Helen Menzi wanted to tell Roland was: just like the "Pendulum of Fate", it may not be able to give members a "path", but it can still make them give up their beliefs.

People are often so wonderful.

Sometimes, it's not power they want...

It can also be said that it is not a literal "power".

It could be hatred, identification, similar ideals, common goals, hope, ill will, pain...

Of all souls, the sect seeks only those who recognize it and are recognized by it.

For example, "The Pendulum of Fate". "A bunch of fools who think everything is predetermined." If Helen Menzi still has a little respect for the Holy Cross (which is actually nothing), she only has open ridicule for "The Pendulum of Fate".

Divination, astrology, prophecy.

Helen Menzi was dismissive of all this, but told Roland that the "Pendulum of Fate" was indeed a good example.

Secret cults, secret societies, secret religions, no matter what they are called, are actually built around a "core" -

This core is “The Road”, the tangible force on the obverse side of the coin;

This core is also "thought and belief", the invisible force on the other side of the coin.

The two combined form a complete coin.

The Holy Cross, the Ring of Eternal Silence, the Cradle of Flesh and Blood, these Orthodox and Crown of God sects undoubtedly have both sides.

Small sects like the "Pendulum of Destiny" obviously only have one side.

——The benefit is that the members of the sect are gathered together by the 'invisible force' rather than chasing the 'tangible', so they seem to be more close-knit and pure than a 'two-sided coin'?
——The downside is that since everyone belongs to different "paths", they have different "qualifications", which makes it difficult for the leader to manage them. At the same time, small sects without the "front side of the coin" can hardly provide any help to the believers in terms of "tangible" power.

And the most important point:
Non-Crown Theist sects are not officially recognized and need to apply and register with the local Orthodox Church and be subject to scrutiny by investigators at any time and in any place.

Usually, the people who do this are the Golden Libras and the gentlemen of the Inspectorate.

This step screens out 90 percent of non-Crown God sects.

You don't know how much money and materials you have to pay to bribe these guys who are more greedy and cruel than the coal mine owners, so that you can walk "legally" in the sun.

Can't get the money?

Sorry.

Any religious sect that has not applied for or registered is a cult.

——Of course, these "cults" of all sizes are different from the Cradle of Flesh and Blood and the Black Urn.

Generally speaking, the court does not pay much attention to these people unless they are reported.

The two groups mentioned above are still enthusiastic about this: the Supervisory Bureau and the followers of the Golden Libra.

Having an 'evil name' but without the madness and power of a true cultist, isn't this a good way to advance?
"You can't expect to use 'We all love black tea' as a doctrine and still attract a group of ritualists who are willing to die for you - that's a gathering, not a cult, Miss Vansittart. You have to understand one thing -"

Helen Menzi's eyes were burning: "The doctrines that can really make people sacrifice their lives are always found in the 'truth'."

Roland said nothing.

He would go back and discuss with Cinder and Rose regarding the esoteric society or sect.

However, he was sure of one thing:

Their sect will never be officially registered, and it is unlikely that they will "obey the law" in the future...

Afterwards, Helen Menzi began to tell Roland some more details:
How to get along with mortals, how to lead believers, which era of history is most convenient to use when writing doctrines, how to face members in daily life, and which collection of texts is best to extract and splice the sect's motto...

She knew the sect better than anyone Roland had ever met.

He is a capable person.

Roland sincerely thanked him for this: "If it weren't for you, I think I would have to live with doubts for a long time."

"This is our deal," Helen Menzi laughed dumbly. "Take the artifact away and complete the ritual I mentioned. If you still think there is a risk, you can throw the artifact to one of your enemies..."

"That's alright, isn't it?"

Roland blinked, lowered his arms, and moved his right foot in an arc, landing behind his left heel.

Keep your torso straight and your legs bent.

This was the lady's etiquette that Shandel taught her.

"How am I doing, Ms. Menzie."

Helen Menzi didn't know what he meant. She was silent for a few breaths and forced a smile: "Very good... You learned very well."

This made Roland's face drop immediately.

"I've only been studying for half an hour! All-Father! How can this be 'good'? It seems you are a liar, Ms. Menzie."

Helen Menzi had never expected that things would take a turn for the worse in such an unexpected way. She couldn't help but raise her voice a few degrees: "Wait, wait--"

“My uncle told me not to talk to scammers and agree to anything they say.”

The angry 'lady' picked up her skirt and went out: "Goodbye, Ms. Liar."

(End of this chapter)