If possible, who would choose death?
The priest didn't think for long, "If I speak, can I live?"
If saying or not saying leads to the same result, then he would rather remain silent.
Because those who betray can't ascend to Heaven, only fall into Hell.
He was indeed a member of the Holy Bell Party, but also a clergy. If the final outcome is death, then he hopes he can ascend to Heaven due to his noble character—
It's worth noting that many people mistakenly equate religion with secular law.
Like when he kidnapped those girls, from a secular standpoint he is indeed guilty; kidnapping and rape are crimes enough to send him to the electric chair.
But viewed from the religious perspective of a bygone era, women's status has always been low, so doing something to them isn't considered an egregious crime.
He generously helped those girls, married them, and provided them with food, drink, and a place to live; this is goodness.
