Chapter 343: Dark Sun Cult (2)
On the surface, the Dark Sun Cult was a peaceful charitable organization.
Some people who had heard the Dark Sun Cult's doctrine couldn't help but develop a good impression of the Dark Sun Cult.
After listening multiple times, they would even donate funds to the Dark Sun Cult.
Behind the scenes, the Dark Sun Cult cultivated Intelligence Officers, trained assassins, and even nurtured Pirates.
The doctrine of the Dark Sun Cult could be said to have nothing particularly special about it.
However, believing in the God of the Dark Sun and joining the Dark Sun Cult did indeed help them solve their problems of food and clothing, causing them to believe even more sincerely from the heart.
Especially for some Orphans and Children, the influence on them was even deeper.
Shirek's language carried extreme bewitching power.
Because his voice contained the power of his Devil Fruit ability.
Even when recorded, the effect did not diminish.
It was precisely because of this that the Dark Sun Cult was able to expand like a snowball in a short period of time.
By now, after roughly more than a year, the Dark Sun Cult had already developed to over 20,000 members.
Potential believers exceeded 100,000.
Churches had been built on over sixty Islands.
As long as someone was willing to listen to Shirek's lecture on the doctrine, they might become a potential believer of the Dark Sun Cult.
It was also Shirek who slowed down the development speed of the Dark Sun Cult, focusing his main energy on the development of the Intelligence Agency, the establishment of the Assassin Organization, and the integration and development of the Dark Sun's various industries.
Otherwise, the number of members in the Dark Sun Cult would only be greater.
The Great Sea was not peaceful.
Although the Dark Sun Cult had attracted the attention of some Factions, it wasn't many.
Because they didn't know the degree to which the Dark Sun Cult had developed.
Some people worked in the Church, while other members did not.
They didn't have any special imprints on their bodies.
And for the Dark Sun Cult, most Factions, especially Kingdoms, were still relatively close to them.
The God's Envoy of the Dark Sun Cult was mysterious and unknown, and the higher-ups also had no names.
Black robes and the Dark Sun were the symbols of the Dark Sun Cult.
Despite the atmosphere of black and purple, which led some to suspect the Dark Sun Cult might be strange and not as simple as it appeared on the surface, they still couldn't find anything unusual.
Faith is a terrifying strength.
The Language Fruit, combined with faith, slowly changes others' thoughts without them knowing.
Shirek realized this point, which is why he established the Dark Sun Cult.
Of course, more importantly, was the importance of North Blue to the Kronos Kingdom.
The rise of the Dark Sun Cult could consolidate and develop the Kronos Kingdom's interests in North Blue.
Whether it was in terms of intelligence or solving some troublesome matters.
Because the Dark Sun Cult was under Shirek's control.
All the higher-ups of the Dark Sun Cult were Shirek's loyal believers, die-hard loyalists.
Unless a person was truly recognized by Shirek, they would absolutely not interfere in the true affairs of the Dark Sun Cult.
Even if there were spies from External Factions, after listening to the doctrine dozens or hundreds of times, they would become one of their own.
It could be said that even without Shirek, the Dark Sun Cult would not be affected.
If a few more years passed, even without the brainwashing of the Language Fruit ability, the Dark Sun Cult could still continue to develop and maintain itself in a stable manner.
With the support of a large number of Dark Sun Cult believers and a large number of industries providing funds.
The brainwashing mechanism was already perfected.
With a group of die-hard loyalists, the development of the Intelligence Force was much faster than imagined.
And now, the development direction of the Dark Sun Cult was to further expand believers, advancing towards the upper echelons, namely Nobles, Officials, Tycoons, and Merchants, and even including the Marines.
In addition, it was to master even more powerful strength.
Not only cultivating assassins but also infiltrating various Factions.
In the Marines alone, in the past six months, the Dark Sun Cult had sent over a thousand young people to join the Marines.
This number was terrifying.
As long as the Dark Sun Cult was given time, it would swell to an unimaginable degree.
Under the dim light, Shirek wore a black robe, completely concealing his body.
On the screens, the figures of the Dark Sun Cult's higher-ups were displayed, also wearing black robes, but their faces were revealed.
They were the core members of the Dark Night Cult, completely loyal to Shirek, with considerable potential and ability.
Each of them looked at Shirek with eyes full of reverence, even fanaticism.
In their eyes, Shirek was not only the benefactor who rescued them from suffering but also the God of the Dark Sun himself, willing to fight for Shirek's cause and give everything.
Their loyalty was to Shirek himself.
"Next, I will join the Marines. Unless I contact you proactively, do not contact me."
The clock ticked softly.
Everyone listened quietly to Shirek's instructions.
"Mistral and Harken will join the Marines with me."
Shirek's gaze fell on a man and a woman.
"Flandre will continue to develop the Intelligence Force."
Intelligence was very important to the Dark Sun Cult.
"Katerick will manage the expansion of the Cult, allowing more people to join us. We can further expand into the Four Seas."
"Ellison, you will continue to control the Cult's many industries. Don't disappoint me."
"Dag, make the name Shadow Kill resound throughout North Blue and eliminate all enemies hindering the development of the Dark Sun Cult."
Compared to other aspects, "Shadow Kill" was what Shirek valued most.
Because strength was absolute.
Without strength, everything was nothing.
Currently, the Dark Sun Cult did not pose a threat to some Factions.
Once their influence reached a certain degree, they would naturally be targeted.
Moreover, the fact that the Dark Sun Cult could provide so many supplies to others would also make them a target for those Gangs and Pirates.
The Dark Sun Cult must possess its own strength.
Compared to other aspects, which could develop rapidly with the help of numerous loyal believers.
The cultivation of strength required the accumulation of time.
The Dark Sun Cult had only developed to this point in just one year.
The establishment of various forces had only taken six months.
Unlike the Intelligence Force and industry expansion, which could expand smoothly just by continuously developing believers.
Currently, Shadow Kill was only in its initial stage and required several years of development.
Arranging people to enter the Marines served the same purpose.
Calculating the development prospects of the Dark Sun Cult, even Hades's heart was somewhat shaken.
Hades had underestimated his son, Shirek.
(end of chapter)