System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 1284 - 340: Staying Alive Is More Important Than Anything

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Previously on System: Build My Own Territory...
Master Lynn oversees the first successful smelting of steel in the territory. While the natural air-cooling process is slow and has limitations, the molten steel is poured into molds, bringing Lynn closer to his goal of mass steel production. Meanwhile, in Kakasong City, Bishop Simo concludes a prayer session and singles out Lady Daphne Ramirez for a private word.

Daphne looked at Simo with confusion and asked.

"Lord Bishop, do you need me to do something?"

Simo shook his head and spoke gently.

"Lady Daphne, please come before me..."

Still confused, Daphne exchanged a few words with the lady beside her, letting her leave first.

With measured steps, Daphne came before Simo.

Bowing with respect, she addressed him.

"Lord Bishop!"

As Daphne bent forward, the round and firm alabaster before her chest seemed about to fall.

Simo’s eyes couldn’t help but brighten.

But in the next instant.

Simo restrained the greed and desire in his eyes and responded.

"Lady Daphne, I can sense that you are lost in confusion!"

A look of astonishment spread across Daphne’s face as she repeated Simo’s words.

"I am lost in confusion?"

With a calm demeanor, Simo nodded and continued.

"Yes, Lady Daphne."

"Your eyes are full of uncertainty and fear about the future, laden with exhaustion and fatigue."

"Clearly, you are bound by the affairs of your household!"

"Yet no one understands or empathizes with you, and your efforts go unheeded..."

Listening to Simo’s gentle narration.

Daphne’s body shuddered violently, and goosebumps involuntarily stood up on her skin.

Daphne looked at Simo, her eyes filled with turmoil, and hastily inquired.

"Lord Bishop..."

"Just as you said, Daphne... Daphne has always lived in confusion and pain..."

"They all think Daphne has been living in luxury without worries."

"But they don’t know how much Daphne has sacrificed for Ramirez..."

"Nor do they care about how much Daphne has sacrificed, only knowing how to demand more!"

At this point.

Tears began to stream from Daphne’s eyes.

Full of anticipation, Daphne looked at Simo and asked.

"Lord Bishop, what should Daphne do..."

"What should I do to be liberated from confusion and pain?"

Seeing Daphne’s tear-streaked face, Simo smiled gently and responded warmly.

"Lady Daphne, I can help you through a Deception Breaking Ceremony."

"To help you break free from your inner dilemma and gain liberation!"

Simo’s words took a sudden turn.

"However, the success of the Deception Breaking Ceremony will depend on your devotion to God!"

"Moreover, conducting the ceremony will consume a great deal of my energy and strength..."

Daphne instantly understood and quickly spoke.

"Please rest assured, Lord Bishop, Daphne has always been the most devout follower."

"As long as you can successfully help Daphne with the ceremony, Daphne is willing to purchase five Gold Pounds more every month..."

"No, Ten Gold Pounds of Redemption Certificates!"

Simo’s eyebrows raised with satisfaction and he replied.

"Very well, Lady Daphne, please follow me."

"To successfully conduct the Deception Breaking Ceremony, it must be done in an absolutely quiet and undisturbed environment."

"The Deception-Breaking Room of mine is the perfect choice!"

Daphne bowed slightly, gratefully.

"Thank you for your generosity, Lord Bishop."

Simo nodded slightly, placing the heavy book in his hand on the nearby podium.

He began to walk towards the hallway on the side of the hall, with Daphne following closely behind.

As they passed the entrance to the corridor, Guard Captain Samuel happened to approach.

Before Samuel could speak, Simo took the lead and said.

"If there are any matters, wait until I have conducted the Deception Breaking Ceremony for Lady Daphne to report them."

"Remember, no one is to disturb the ceremony!"

Samuel said nothing, looking once at the voluptuous woman following Simo.

In an instant, he understood.

Samuel quickly bowed and respectfully responded.

"Yes, Lord Bishop!"

Simo acknowledged with a sound and spoke no further words.

Under Samuel’s watchful eyes.

Simo and Daphne walked on, entering the corridor.

As the two were about to round the corner of the corridor.

Samuel clearly saw Simo’s right hand slide around Daphne’s waist.

His right hand continued to move down, settling on the prominent curve behind Daphne...

Samuel withdrew his gaze with an indifferent expression.

Such scenes and images, Samuel could no longer remember how many times he had seen.

This kind of Deception Breaking Ceremony was not only conducted by Simo.

The priests and other clergy of the Church were the same!

By taking advantage of their positions within the Church.

While satisfying their bodily desires.

They could still gain a significant sum of money from the wives and daughters of these wealthy nobles.

A win-win situation.

Of course, many like Simo were very willing to do so.

Crossing the corridor beneath his feet, exiting through the back door of the Church.

Samuel walked towards a cluster of abandoned and collapsed buildings a few hundred meters away from the Church.

Perhaps because of the Church Standard Plate Armor he was wearing.

With each step Samuel took, the ground echoed with the sound of iron boots hitting the floor and the scraping and clattering of plate armor components.

Samuel scanned ahead with his eyes through the Iron Helmet.

The abandoned and collapsed buildings lay in silence.

But soon.

Several thin and frail figures poked their heads around the walls, observing Samuel from afar.

Recognizing Samuel’s familiar face, excited voices echoed within the abandoned buildings.