So, the execution of the Church’s believers before the ceremony was something even a child could predict.

But they never expected one thing—the Black Tide Secret Society actually planned to execute these nobles and upper class people!

This made the commoners feel ecstatic.

For ordinary people, those they truly hate are not the Church, but these so-called "upper-class people," "nobles," "madams," "young masters," and even some of the Lord’s officials.

Why?

Because the reason their lives have become a living hell is half due to the Church and half due to these nobles.

These lords, vassals, and nobles are the ones most of the common people can see in person and feel oppressed by.

Though the lords of the believers also oppress and look down on them, their presence is much less compared to these people.

After all, taxing, collecting grains, and bullying others are mostly done by these guys.

Although the Kizi Church also collects some absurd taxes, they often take a high-handed stance, preaching esoteric doctrines that the commoners cannot understand, and even the "clothing tax" they demand is collected by these people.

The Kizi Church used to come here not to punish them, but rather to recruit them as henchmen.

Many people naturally assumed these nobles would escape unharmed, just like when the Kizi Church arrived, and then help the Black Tide Secret Society continue to oppress them.

Now that the Black Tide Secret Society sent them to the execution stage, how could it not excite them?!

"Kill them!"

"Execute this group of parasites!"

"They should be burned to ashes!"

Many of the people were filled with righteous indignation and extreme joy.

These nobles, in terror, were escorted to the gallows, kneeling before the common people.

"Bishop Sharo... and this gentleman... everything is ready."

A Black Tide Knight came forward to report, though he obviously did not recognize the man beside Sharo and paused awkwardly.

"He is Bishop Grossye, sent by the Master of the Black Tide to aid us."

Sharo stated calmly.

Upon hearing this, a flicker of reverence flashed in the Black Tide Knight’s eyes, and he respectfully saluted Rogel before taking his leave.

At this moment, Rogel slowly removed the hood from his head, revealing his true face.

He originally intended to leave these matters to Sharo.

However, after conversing with Luther, he felt it necessary to come personally.

Of course, he couldn’t possibly send his true body; that would cost too much Power of Faith and not be worthwhile.

Using Power of Faith to create a temporary body was sufficient and not very costly.

He also brought in Nuduri’s Prison Lock, and with the Tier power of Heisatan, it was enough to deal with the situation.

After all, among the prisoners, there were still three Deputy Tier believers; it’s better to be cautious.

"Who is that? I’ve never seen him before..."

"He must be a bishop of the Black Tide Secret Society, right?"

"I’ve never seen him before..."

Some believers couldn’t help but discuss.

After Sharo nodded slightly to Rogel, she took a step back, waiting for him to speak.

Rogel didn’t dawdle, stepping forward and calmly scanning everyone present.

"Greetings, my fellow citizens, I am Grossye, a bishop of the Black Tide Secret Society."

His first words left everyone present stunned.

Fellow citizens? What kind of address is this? No one has ever called them that before.

This naturally made many people perk up their ears to listen.

Many of them were uninterested in the Church’s speeches, as they had heard enough from the Kizi Church before their ears became calloused.

If not for the desire to watch the nobles’ execution, they would have left a long time ago.

But now, Rogel had piqued the interest of some to continue listening.

Under their gaze, Rogel spoke again.

"Some might wonder why I address you as fellow citizens and why the bishop’s title comes second..."

He paused briefly at this point.

"... because I am, first and foremost, a human, an ordinary person, and then a bishop of the Black Tide Secret Society, a follower of the Master of the Black Tide."

The crowd below felt incredulous.

But the believers, knights, and some of the Extraordinary from the Black Tide Secret Society were not particularly surprised.

"You should also know that the Kizi Church has been driven out, and the banner of the Black Tide Secret Society is already flying in Scot."

"A Church is founded on faith."

"No Church is an exception, nor is the Black Tide Secret Society."

"The Master of the Black Tide needs you and your Faith."

"But He will not bestow anything upon you."

At hearing this, the crowd fell into silence.

You need our Faith and say it like that?

... although the Kizi Church never granted anything either, but you’re not even bothering with formalities...

Some had already started internally ranting.

However, just then, Rogel changed his tone, raised his hand, and slowly opened it.

"In the eyes of the Master of the Black Tide, there are no bestowals, only exchanges..."

"Fair exchanges."

The solemn and earnest voice echoed in the square.

At this moment, everyone couldn’t help but have a question pop into their mind... Exchange? What does that mean?

After allowing the populace a moment to digest this information, Rogel took a deep breath.

"If you offer Faith to the Master of the Black Tide or sacrifice valuable items, He will exchange goods of equivalent value with you."

"For example... Extraordinary Power, or the Power of Faith."

"Secret Technique, Prayer, Treasure, Extraordinary Equipment, Extraordinary Knowledge..."