Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 103 "Grand Arbitrator" Randall
The day after the "Lord of Red Maple City" Rodif disappeared, the actual management of the city was temporarily taken over by Anthony.

While Rossum and other "Inquisitors" were carrying out the task of guarding the corpses of the pagans, Anthony was tortured by the mess left behind by Rodif.

Except for the first day, when Anthony returned to the church to sleep after completing his "guarding" mission, he stayed in Rodif's mansion for the next three days.

Through the files left by Rodif, Anthony found the servants and guards who were "given leave".

From them, Anthony learned that on the day when the second wave of "Holy Judges" including Rossouw, Connor and Pamier arrived at Red Maple City, Rodif forcibly dismissed all the servants and guards.

This is why when they, the "Holy Judge", arrived at the mansion, they did not see any servants or guards.

The pagans of the "Ancient Hermitage" at that time did kill several guards of the mansion before this, but it was not for the reason of "breaking into the mansion and stealing important information such as maps". It was a murder planned in advance by Rodif and the pagans of the hermitage in order to create a false impression for the "Holy Inquisitors".

At the beginning, Anthony arrived at Red Maple City first. He did examine the bodies of the guards and confirmed that they died at the hands of the Lost Supernatural Beings.

But he did not delve further into the matter. Instead, he immediately began to formulate an action plan to "judge heresy" based on the information provided by Rodif.

"……Ugh."

Anthony flipped through the files in his hand, then looked up at the guards who had been called back for questioning, and he let out a long sigh.

"You can go back."

Anthony waved his hand and said, "Regarding your subsequent placement, the arbitrator from the Law Office will find someone to notify you."

The guards of the mansion who were temporarily "invited" by Anthony were originally a little nervous, but when Anthony said they could leave, their faces instantly changed to an expression as if they had been pardoned.

"Thank you for your kindness, thank you..."

The guards couldn't stop thanking Anthony, then quickly left the room.

……

When Anthony had roughly figured out Rodif's purpose and the truth about the "Ancient Priory" incident, he lay back somewhat dejectedly, his back leaning heavily on the soft cushion.

Although the conspiracies of the "Ancient Hermitage" and the "Lord of Rodif" have been uncovered so far, Anthony did not feel any joy in solving a major supernatural incident.

Because he understood one thing deeply.

The reason why this "heresy judgment" incident was perfectly resolved was not due to Anthony's credit.

Ross Carlos, he is undoubtedly the one who made the greatest contribution this time.

Anthony understood that if Luo Xiu had not participated in this operation, he might have doubts about the "Lord of Rodif", but he would never be able to expose his true conspiracy.

If Luo Xiu had not participated in this operation, they would most likely have been fooled by Lord Rodif, and returning empty-handed might have been the best outcome.

"..."

"……Ugh."

Anthony sighed again, long and hard.

During these three days, Anthony thought about a lot of things.

"Rosius Carlos", the new member who just joined the "Holy Judge", has brought him a lot of help and surprises.

Anthony couldn't help but think again of this "consecrated priest" who had established a contract with the "holy beast" with only a "double destiny".

Among the followers of [Glory], there is a legend that if a transcendent who has not reached the fourth level of destiny can gain the favor of the "Holy Beast", then such a person is the chosen "Son of Glory".

For the "Sons of Glory", advancing to "Sainthood" is just their starting point. Each of them has the potential to ascend to the throne of God. "Rosius Carlos..."

"'Son of Glory'..."

Anthony pondered secretly, his eyes sometimes bright and sometimes dark.

Later, Anthony shook his head and simply put all distracting thoughts behind him.

Anthony knows that in many cases, people always have to face their own mediocrity.

He regained his spirits and left the study that originally belonged to Lord Rodif, carrying the sorted files and the testimonies recording the interrogation process of the guards of the mansion.

Anthony left the city lord's mansion, walked onto the main street of Red Maple City, and headed towards the church.

At this time, the Supreme Arbitrator that Connor brought back from Songyuan City was already waiting for him in the church.

……

Red Maple City, Glorious Church.

After four consecutive days of guarding the corpses of the pagans of the "Ancient Hermitage", the spirituality of those corpses had completely dissipated, and it was impossible for them to degenerate into undead monsters.

Without this final hidden danger, the mission of the "Holy Judges" in Red Maple City is about to come to an end.

Luo Xiu, Pamier and Connor were sitting in the main chairs in the church. Opposite them was another middle-aged man with gray hair and golden eyes, wearing a solemn and gorgeous aristocratic robe.

This middle-aged man was the Supreme Arbitrator that Connor brought back from the Law Office of Songyuan City. When this arbitrator first arrived at the Glorious Church in Red Maple City, Connor introduced him to everyone.

[Supreme] The "Great Arbitrator" of the Triple Destiny, Randall Schwitters, has the full power to appoint, dismiss and dispose of city lord-level officials.

This is the best candidate sent by the "Attorney General's Office" to handle the incident involving the Lord of Rodif. The fate of the Lord of Rodif and this city will be decided by Randall's will.

The atmosphere at the scene was extremely serious, filled with an eerie silence.

Because there is actually nothing in common between the [Glorious] Holy Judge and the [Supreme] Authority.

These two destinies each govern a different area, and their members are able to stay in the same room only out of courtesy.

The "Priest" Colen is not qualified to join them, and does not need to be as serious and cautious as the "Holy Inquisitors".

At this time, everyone in the inner hall was waiting for the last person to arrive.

——"The Great Shepherd of Purification" Anthony, he is the only one among the Holy Inquisitors who is equal to the "Grand Arbitrator" at the extraordinary level.

"Grand Arbitrator" Randall was only prepared to discuss with "Grand Shepherd of Purification" Anthony about the details of the Rodif incident and the final disposal of Rodif.

Creak—the door to the inner hall swung open, and everyone looked towards the door.

Anthony arrived late, with a slightly apologetic expression on his face and a file in his hand that he had brought out from the city lord's mansion.

"You're late, Anthony."

Randall finally spoke, with a condescending tone:
"Well, now, we can begin."

"—The trial of Rodif Walden for treason."

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I will visit the graves tomorrow, so the update may be late, let's stack the armor first orz
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