21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 570 - 566: A Respectable Woman (Please Subscribe, Seeking Monthly Tickets)
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"The law?" Yu Chen looked oddly at the woman who was still being obstinate, while next to him, Gilles de Rais and the old priest also had strange expressions on their faces.
Since the two World Wars, the Transcendents had signed an agreement to prevent excessive conflicts causing major casualties among themselves and ordinary people, which prohibited the display of Supernatural powers in front of ordinary people and the use of Legendary-rank forces within cities. However, an agreement is only acknowledged and followed by everyone when it's needed and recognized by them.
This is like the so-called international conventions, which are deemed as international norms that must be observed when they serve the interests of powerful countries, but are treated as worthless paper when they do not.
Powerful countries treat international conventions in this manner, and Transcendents treat so-called laws in the same way.
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Low-Rank Transcendents, who lack the strength to break or oppose these laws, naturally adhere to them strictly, and modern technology also ensures that powerful countries have the capacity to punish those Transcendents who violate these rules, though this only applies to those below Legendary-rank.
Although "all men are created equal" seemed to become a truth since the Declaration of the Rights of Man during the French Revolution in the 18th Century, in reality, this phrase merely maintains a superficial equality.
Rich people's children naturally get a much better environment to grow up in than poor people's children, and a rich man's son, even starting from scratch, would have a network a hundred times broader than that of a farmer's child. Some people are born with a natural talent for learning that is superior to others, and some are born with the ability to run faster or possess greater strength…
We have never been equal, and the so-called "all men are created equal" just means that from the perspective of being human, we are all just people.
In the world of the Transcendents, equality has never existed.
The strong can dominate the weak, and the weak have no way to resist the strong.
This isn't something dictated by law or any other thing, but determined by power. The higher the level of the strong, the more evident this becomes.
The gap in strength between Transcendents of different ranks widens with the increase in levels. Perhaps there's not too great a distinction between an Apprentice-rank trainee and a Formal Rank Transcendent, but when it comes to Master Rank and Legendary-rank, the gap between them has already become a chasm.
In the face of a Legendary-rank being, even the mere aura is enough to prevent a Formal Rank Transcendent from even considering resistance.
As for a Demigod... The old priest thought of this and couldn't help but make the sign of the cross over his chest and pray to God, as the European continent had not seen a being exceeding Legendary-rank for three hundred years.
"Since when can man's laws bind the deities?" Compared to the old priest, Gilles de Rais was obviously much less polite about the French Government.
He knew the woman was one of the high-ranking members of the French Government's organization of Transcendents, and she naturally had to defend France's dignity, but because of Joan of Arc's death, Gilles de Rais had hated France to the bone.
Although in recent years, as Joan of Arc's name has been cleared and she has been posthumously granted the title of Holy Maiden, relations between him and France had eased somewhat, but this former Marshal of France would not miss the opportunity to cause France embarrassment.
"Before the law, everyone is equal! Even gods should abide by the law!" The woman didn't know if it was naivety or the education she received was just so, but the words she said made even the old priest, who didn't intend to speak up, unable to watch anymore.
"Gods shouldn't be bound by worldly laws." The old priest cleared his throat. Although it was no longer the era where religion had privileges, there was nothing wrong with these words: "Moreover, this respected Demigod did not use power exceeding Legendary-rank just now. He was merely asserting his dignity and emitting his aura, which cannot be considered as using power.
The law only prohibits the use of power above Legendary-rank, but it does not say that emitting an aura above Legendary-rank isn't allowed. Therefore, this respected Demigod has not broken any laws, and your accusations are unfounded."
After saying this, the old priest also respectfully bowed to Yu Chen, extending an invitation: "Respected Demigod, would you be interested in a nighttime visit to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica? You and your wife might be touring Paris, right? If you allow me, I can act as a guide for you and explain the history of Paris."
Although the old priest himself was merely a Low-Rank clergyman, due to his formidable strength and experience from having lived through two world wars, he was a highly respected elder in France's Supernatural World, and even Gilles de Rais showed him respect.
However, in the presence of a Demigod, he was extremely respectful and humble, leaving the woman who wanted to refute him speechless.
She was straightforward and single-minded, but not foolish; the old priest's demeanor had clued her in that Demigods indeed have special privileges.
As for the old priest's invitation, Yu Chen looked over at Hiromi Jounouchi, and seeing her eager, he nodded to the old priest and said, "That would be kind of you."
"It would be my honor to serve a Demigod," the old priest replied with a smile.
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Under the guidance of the old priest, Yu Chen and Hiromi Jounouchi followed him to Paris's famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica, while the female government Legendary-rank was left to deal with the police and other Transcendents who arrived later.
As for Gilles de Rais, for some reason, he followed as well.
"Marshal Gilles, are you also interested in touring the cathedral?" Seeing Gilles de Rais following, Yu Chen asked curiously.
A Vampire visiting a church? There probably isn't anything more ironic in the world, unless you exclude the two Necromancers who are currently headed for the church.
"Please do not address me as Marshal, as I am no longer a Marshal of France," Gilles de Rais responded humbly in front of Yu Chen, explaining: "As a Vampire, I should not visit the church, but there are two respected women there whose graves I happen to wish to visit today."
"Two respected women? Who are they?" Hearing Gilles de Rais's words, before Yu Chen could say anything, Hiromi Jounouchi asked with curiosity.
The old priest, knowing whom Gilles de Rais was referring to, seemed to find it difficult to speak, so he answered on his behalf: "In front of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica's main entrance, there are two statues, one of the renowned King Saint Louis of France and the other of the Maid of Orleans (Saint Joan of Arc). Moreover, buried in the church's graveyard rests the famous Lady of the Camellias."
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