Make Dark Fantasy Great Again

[Title: Apostles of Pleasure? Are these guys perhaps that thing?] Content: I was looking at settings before And I think I saw the name "Pleasure" among the Archdemon list? -: That thing? Are you talking about that by any chance? The event where after a main base is designated as the main one, they invade as the first intruders and definitively disable the religion feature? If that's what you're talking about, then yes -[Author]: No, you bastard, is it really an Archdemon? -: Oh, let me tell you ㅇㅇ; Yes, they're guys who serve an Archdemon -[Author]: Ah fuck What does it mean that they definitively disable the religion function? I'm beating up these bastards right now, is it meaningless? -: That thing As long as the religion function is activated It's structured so you're bound to fall for them ㅇㅇ -[Author]: Then what the fuck Why did they create the religion function in the first place? -: To make you feel that irrationality of being bound to fall for them as long as the religion function is activated -[Author]: ㅇㅋ I'll accept it -: You accept that? -: You really didn't come here for nothing ㅇㅇ You've become a complete shit connoisseur -: Those Apostles of Pleasure are kinda like that Skip-church-on-Sunday-and-let's-go-have-fun seduction specialist -[Author]: Does adding "specialist" at the end make everything work? It looks fucking trivial though? -: But they're really specialists though Even if you put a Religious Order High Priest there Once the Apostles of Pleasure come and go The [Profession: Priest] tag disappears And they have status ailments Greed[Maximum], Sloth[Maximum], Intemperance[Maximum] all sorts of debuffs applied -: Then when I mess up rolling mobile game gacha and stress-eat And get blood sugar shock and take a nap, is that also because I met Apostles of Pleasure? -: Fuck, I can't forgive those Apostles of Pleasure! *** Apostle of Pleasure, Kunra. After staring at the Religious Order priest for a while, he eventually shook his head. "No. It seems those heretics would be better than those Religious Order priests after all." The Religious Order priests exuded deep experience and faithfulness from their very atmosphere. Looking at them, one could understand why the higher-ups entrusted them with missionary duties. Right now, in the case of the middle-aged priest who seemed to be the group leader- He was exuding a puritanical atmosphere as if he had never touched a drop of alcohol in his entire life. "No matter how high-ranking a Religious Order priest may be, if the touch of pleasure reaches them, it's only a matter of time before they fall to mere beasts." However. Another Apostle of Pleasure, Nelsa, created a provocative smile while looking at such Religious Order priests. That expression contained confidence that she could easily corrupt even the pure priests of the Religious Order. Kunra didn't bother to deny Nelsa's confidence. "Yes. Before pleasure, everyone is equal. Everyone is nothing more than naked beasts." "Then-" "Even so, there's no reason to take on unnecessary trouble." Kunra pointed to the heretic group. Those young priestesses maintained an untainted atmosphere like the Religious Order priests, but- It seemed closer to be naivety rather than purity. Kunra knew such types well. They thoroughly avoid pleasure, but that behavior stems from ignorance rather than understanding. "Once they actually encounter pleasure, they're the type who get corrupted uncontrollably fast." "..." "There's no need to leave such easy targets behind and take the long way around. Approaching the Religious Order can be done after we first take control of them." His words certainly made sense. In the end, the two apostles' opinions converged. "By any chance, if we believe in that religion- would it help us adapt to this city?" Soon. A pair of men and women approached hesitantly in front of the heretical priestesses. The Apostles of Pleasure who had maintained their previous alien expressionlessness were no longer there. They pretended to be country bumpkins who had just entered the city, drawing reactions from the heretics. "Of course!" The Apostles of Pleasure smiled inwardly. As expected, the heretics were delighted when faced with easy prey. There was no prey as easy as a careless hunter. They continued their actions while hiding their true nature. "Actually, this is our first time in such a big city-" "Hey! You don't need to mention such useless things!" "Ah, what did I do!" The heretics immediately reacted to their skillful acting. "Your feelings. I completely understand them. Foreign lands outside your hometown are bound to be unfamiliar and frightening. In that sense, we- the faith pursued by Akirin's priests will surely become a solid pillar of support for you all." The heretic Yoanna spread both arms wide. "Bondaless. It's no exaggeration to say this entire city is filled with the Great One's grace. If you believe in Him, you too will be able to feel that grace!" "..." "..." The apostles inwardly shook their heads. For an unheard-of heretical god to fill a prosperous city like Bondaless with grace. It was utterly absurd. Then again, it was also the reason they had chosen those heretics as targets. "Would you follow me? I'll let you meet High Priest Akirin." Soon, they arrived at a shabby building that had been converted from an abandoned house. "You're looking for support? You've come to the right place. I have many stories I'd like to tell you all." It was the moment they encountered 'naive' prey. "Oh right, my introduction is late. I am High Priest Akirin." *** The deepest part of a nameless cave located near Bondaless. Originally a treasure trove known only to some herb gatherers, it had been reborn as a temporary dwelling for a Cultist group serving an Archdemon. At the center of the cavern, artificial flame burned, illuminating the surroundings. Step. Five figures, completely hidden in dark robes, stepped forward and revealed themselves. Apostles of Pleasure. They were currently waiting for news from the advance personnel who had infiltrated Bondaless. "I simply don't understand." One apostle grumbled dissatisfied. "Has Bondaless ever been as bustling as it is these days? This should be the perfect opportunity to spread pleasure- yet here we are hiding and endlessly waiting for news from those who went to scout- isn't this no different from being petty thieves?" Some apostles agreed with her complaints. However, another group of apostles coldly rejected her opinion. "What do you think is the reason for all that commotion?" "You surely know how many dangerous factors are currently piled up in Bondaless." "The Master of Advancement... the one who controls that Magic Sword above all else. Until we grasp the target's exact strategy, rash actions are forbidden." "Conveniently, a letter has arrived from the advance team. Let's calm our impatience by reading this." "... What color is the letter's seal?" "Orange." Orange seal for when the plan's prospects are bright. Red seal for when the plan's prospects are dark. As previously agreed upon, their response strategy including preliminary work depended on that seal's color. "Orange it is." They opened the seal with satisfaction and checked the letter's contents. ─────────────────────────────────────── -Successfully infiltrated a group within the city in a stable manner. According to investigation, this group- Akirin's priests were also a group that belonged to the Hero's Expedition. Based on their connection to the Hero, they are believed to have the potential to exert strong influence over the entire city. Currently, we have succeeded in making contact with Yoanna, a lower-ranked priest. These are typical heretics who tend to easily open their hearts if you show a friendly attitude toward their doctrine. By dominating them, we will lay the foundation for seizing control of the group. ─────────────────────────────────────── "..." The expressions of the apostles who had previously shown dissatisfaction also softened. To have infiltrated a group with connections to the Hero. It was a good start. They satisfactorily checked the next letter. This one also had an orange seal. ─────────────────────────────────────── -The personal friendship between the heretics and the Hero has been confirmed. According to their story, the Hero is the one who provided convenience for Akirin's priests to settle in the city. In the case of the leader, High Priest Akirin, it is believed that limited personal meetings with the Hero would be possible. Through this, we will approach the Hero and then expand our plan. ─────────────────────────────────────── "Ooh...!!!" The Master of Advancement. All the apostles openly showed their amazement at that name being mentioned so early. He was undoubtedly the key person of concern in this plan. The Magic Sword owned by the Hero. It would undoubtedly be of immense help to the revival of 'Pleasure'. "Quickly, let's check the next content!" By now, the atmosphere of the once-desolate place was completely excited. They immediately took out the next letter. This one was also orange. ─────────────────────────────────────── -The first target has been decided. Lower priest Yoanna. This heretic appears to be a pure virgin who claims to be a priest while seeming to have great interest in sexual acts. We will use this to guide the heretic into the embrace of pleasure. ─────────────────────────────────────── "Hmm...?" Their expressions became distorted as they checked the next letter. It was the first red seal. ─────────────────────────────────────── -Failed. We used the power of pleasure to lower the target's threshold for lust, but contrary to expectations, the target showed strong resistance to it. As a result, the target became wary of us. For now, we will focus on recovering our relationship with the target and furthermore seeking a new target. ─────────────────────────────────────── "A mere heretic withstood the power of pleasure?" They couldn't accept it, but even so, their hands moved busily. Because the next letter's seal was also red. ─────────────────────────────────────── -Attempted to recover relationship with the target. Lower priest Yoanna arranged a meeting with High Priest Akirin. Apparently, she seems to think she can make us repent through the high priest's sermon. ─────────────────────────────────────── "Unable to manipulate even one heretic as we wish?!" "Damn it, what the hell are they doing...!!!" The apostles who confirmed that the next letter's seal was also red could not contain themselves and burst with anger. ─────────────────────────────────────── -High Priest Akirin. We upgrade the target's assessment to a person of extreme caution. The target possesses an extremely distorted mind and faith. For example, she claims that she was not originally human and that she is someone reborn as a pure being thanks to receiving the grace of the great one. Maybe due to that mental state, the power of pleasure is completely ineffective against the target. At this point, there is no way to dominate the target. We will be wary of the target and attempt domination focusing on the lower priests. ─────────────────────────────────────── Bang! Bang! Bang! It seemed as if urgent noise was reaching their ears. The letters were practically covered with red seals. ─────────────────────────────────────── -Akirin's priests. We designate these heretics as a group requiring extreme caution. Their mental state, while claiming to be normal people, is polluted to an irreversible degree. They all claim that they were impure beings who were not human, and say they were able to be reborn as pure humans thanks to the Great One's grace. They have begun to suspect our purpose for approaching the group. They are urging faith upon us. We will attempt a natural escape when the opportunity arises. ─────────────────────────────────────── "..." Whew. The apostles who had been unconsciously holding their breath. They let out sighs of relief. Finally, because the seal had regained its orange color. ─────────────────────────────────────── -Postponing escape. A meeting between Akirin's priests and the Hero has been arranged. Before escaping, we will participate in said meeting to obtain maximum practical benefit. ─────────────────────────────────────── The apostles checked the next letter without even breathing. Orange seal. Their hearts began beating rapidly. Much faster than scheduled- And the unexpectedly achieved contact with the Hero. And the positive outlook for their plan. What kind of results could there have been? Exclamations flowed from the apostles' mouths as they confirmed the letter's opening. However, that exclamation was immediately tainted with bewilderment. ─────────────────────────────────────── -Remarkable results. -We came to realize how wrong our thoughts about Lord Risir were. We came to realize how wrong the path we were walking was. We came to realize that there is still room for repentance for us. Lord Risir wiped away the pleasure that had stained us, how amazing is this? The high priest's words were not lies. Their words were not lies. Since everything was true, the path to salvation opened to us is also true. We will repent. We still can be saved. -And those who are reading this-... "Gasp...!" They threw the letter away as if their hands were on fire. They couldn't bring themselves to check the next contents.