Sister's words weighed heavily on Felix's heart, far beyond his expectations. He had never imagined that such an organization could exist in this world—a group of assassins acting according to the will of the divine.

"Who has the Brotherhood assassinated? And what are their standards?" Felix frowned deeply, a sense of foreboding rising in his mind. If the Brotherhood was targeting him under divine instruction, did that mean the deities My Lord or Iyeta had taken notice of him?

What were these divine instructions? Felix felt it necessary to learn more from the middle-aged nun. If the Brotherhood's assassination orders came directly from My Lord, then his days might indeed be numbered.

"This organization is very secretive, and I'm not entirely clear on the details. However, I once heard some information from the previous Holy Sacrificer," the middle-aged nun said with a furrowed brow, her expression also showing confusion.

She couldn't understand why Felix would be on the Brotherhood's hit list. Was it because Notre Dame Cathedral had deliberately spread his reputation as a Saint? If so, it was imperative to report this immediately to the council of Notre Dame Cathedral.

"The Brotherhood initially started as a guild of weavers. Legend has it that they created the Shroud of Turin, associated with the resurrection of the Saint.

And it was they who witnessed the Saint's resurrection," she pondered for a moment before continuing, "According to the previous Holy Sacrificer, the Shroud of Turin is a tool for conveying the divine will. Names appear on it periodically, and these are the Brotherhood's assassination targets."

"In the past thousand years, many have died at the hands of the Brotherhood, including over twenty cardinals," the nun said, gazing at the peculiar symbol on the dagger, pausing before continuing, "The thirty-sixth Pope was also assassinated by them!"

The thirty-sixth Pope?

Felix was shocked! So, the mysterious assassin who allegedly killed the Pope, who had altered the divine will and transformed the 'Bible - Old Testament' into the 'New Testament,' was from the Brotherhood?

However, after his initial shock, Felix felt somewhat relieved. As long as the Brotherhood wasn't targeting him specifically, he might not have caught the attention of the deities! The reason for the Brotherhood targeting him must lie in the mysterious Shroud of Turin, perhaps the key to all these secrets!

"You'd best not leave Felendia during this time. In these thousands of years, very few have escaped the Brotherhood's assassination. There's a woman's name you might have heard of."

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The middle-aged nun looked solemn. Felix had once indirectly revealed his connection with the mysterious Gamma Master to her. Therefore, in her view, Felix staying under the protection of this epic-level strong figure was undoubtedly the safest place now.

"The Brotherhood's assassinations were relentless at first. However, they had to modify their original creed due to the emergence of a woman," she said, her face showing a mix of fanaticism and admiration. Speaking with a slightly excited voice, she added, "You must have heard of this woman, no, this goddess by now!"

"She is the Shadow Queen Christie! Her name once appeared on the Shroud of Turin. At that time, the Brotherhood, in their attempt to assassinate her, lost countless top assassins. Three generations of the Brotherhood's leaders died at her hands.

In retaliation by the Shadow Queen Christie, the Brotherhood was nearly annihilated! That's why now, if an assassination fails three times, they acknowledge the target as conforming to the law."

"As a powerful deity who ascended from the primary material plane, the Shadow Queen is both hated and feared, yet also revered by many! Just like Felix, who chose to place his faith in her, this woman, who ascended step by step to the divine throne, has earned much glory!"

Upon hearing this, Felix's face showed a slight surprise.

Although he was familiar with the life story of the Shadow Queen Christie, he was completely unaware of her previous encounters with assassinations by the Brotherhood!

The existence of the Brotherhood itself was not known to the public, and such assassination attempts were probably just commonplace events for the Shadow Queen at the time.

If Mrs. Ireland's strength is akin to a towering mountain, then the presence of Shadow Queen Christie is like the vast ocean.

This woman, worshipped by countless nefarious Gamma sorcerers, is truly an unprecedented figure in the nearly ten thousand years of history on the prime material plane!

Strictly speaking, Shadow Queen Christie should be considered a mentor to all spellcasters. It is her existence that has opened a path for spellcasters to reach godlike status!

Leaving the Saint Erde Cathedral, Felix's heart was heavy. Shadow Queen Christie might not fear the Brotherhood, but Felix certainly lacked such capabilities.

For now, the best course of action, as the middle-aged nun suggested, is to temporarily stay in Felendia, which is safer. After all, it was once the private domain of the mysterious Gamma sorcerers. Even if a deity were to descend, it might not be able to invade!

Three ogre materials have been transported to the imperial city. When it was known that these materials were being sent to Felendia, a look of awe appeared on the face of the Adventurers' Guild manager. This epic figure was well-known to the people, but no one dared disturb his peace.

The manager of the Adventurers' Guild now regarded Felix as a disciple of the mysterious Gamma sorcerer, as he could not help but show favor and flattery towards Felix's performance.

On his way back to Felendia, Felix passed a beautiful lake. Suddenly, a white-eyed fish leaping out of the water sparked an astonishing idea in his mind! This idea, once it entered Felix's mind, became irresistible. He almost couldn't help but howl to the sky, expressing his admiration for himself!

If this plan works, the Brotherhood's three assassination attempts would be nothing more than passing clouds to him!