Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2431 The Prophet is Dead (Thirty-Seven)

The wine wasn't great, but the place was nice.

In the blink of an eye, another demigod appeared.

At first glance, Crystal's gaze was complex, but for a moment he only stared at Akasha and the outsider next to her, without rushing to say anything.

It's not surprising. After going to great lengths and even taking risks to search for so long, only to find the person in question happily hanging out at a bar, it's understandable that they might be a little upset.

Not to mention that Crystal's demeanor was much more tactful compared to her last appearance in this place.

It only brought a slight chill, without freezing the surroundings into a block of ice.

“The two of them just shared something interesting. It seems that what's behind that door isn't as good as the prophet said, so they even went there and came back.”

As the person who facilitated the meeting, Lord Holler seemed to be in a better mood and became more talkative.

As he spoke, he gestured to Fu Qian and the other two, clearly worried that Crystal had just arrived and missed the exciting part, so he quickly gave a summary.

Furthermore, from the overall tone, one can sense that Holler still holds certain reservations about this statement.

Even if he were to wallow in despair here, he couldn't possibly be unaware of the current situation at Unseen Hill.

A group of demigods had been stuck on the other side of the door for so long, only to suddenly announce that they had made such a breakthrough.

Even as the person involved, her composure after her hopes were dashed makes anyone doubt the authenticity of her story.

Not to mention the two people who brought the news, whose reputations weren't great to begin with.

“That is indeed interesting, because I can at least confirm that Lord Andil really went in and came back.”

Holler's enthusiasm made Crystal realize she couldn't remain aloof any longer, and she nodded slightly at that moment.

……

See, that's why everyone's rushing to the Prophet's Building.

If you're not at the scene of a hot topic, it's easy to be out of touch with the latest news.

Otherwise, Lord Holler should at least know that a stranger has indeed walked through the door.

Instead of looking bewildered and defeated when faced with Crystal's words.

"Are you feeling alright?"

In contrast, Expert Fu was far more composed. He didn't mind the two of them talking about him to his face, and greeted Crystal with a smile, even offering a brief greeting.

"This is bad, it seems you've lost something of mine."

Slightly provoked by those words, Crystal raised an eyebrow and spoke in an unfriendly tone.

"Please believe me, it wasn't intentional; it's mainly because you didn't want to come back."

Fu Qian shook his head and casually defended himself.

Although his reasoning sounded rather abstract, Lord Holler's astonishment lingered.

"Is that so... then let's leave it for now."

However, Crystal's eyes flickered at that moment.

After a brief moment of thought, he simply said that the matter would be put aside for the time being and would not be pursued further.

It's normal. It might sound illogical at first glance, but it's precisely because one needs to know the true effect of that amber that one can make such a description.

It's clear that Andil not only knew the true purpose of what he'd been given, but he may have even used it.

"So, can you explain my situation?"

True to her word, Crystal immediately turned her attention to Akasha.

"I'm sorry... and I can't explain it right now."

The "crystal" naturally refers to the "egg" that appeared on her body, a fact Akasha readily admitted. While appearing apologetic, she refused to cooperate.

……

The atmosphere suddenly became even more tense than before. Although Akasha's tone was tactful, her posture was resolute, clearly indicating that she wouldn't reveal the reason behind it anytime soon.

So much so that Crystal, who was in a accusatory stance, seemed at a loss for what to do if she wasn't prepared to take action.

Faced with this scene, Fu Qian, who was already adhering to the principle of muddying the waters, simply watched the spectacle with great interest and did not reveal that Akasha had joined the criminal gang.

"Interesting... but you two keep chatting, I'm going back to have a drink."

Ultimately, it was Ashbringer who spoke first. At one point, Holler's tightly furrowed brows relaxed, indicating that his mission was complete.

As he spoke, he even stood up with the still-intact cup in his hand, no longer paying attention to the matter.

Their nonchalant attitude was such that they no longer cared what was behind the door, as if the destruction of the world had nothing to do with them.

"So, how's the situation with the desserts you left at the restaurant?"

People from the martial arts world are not bound by formalities, and Fu Qian showed no intention of trying to stop them. Instead, he looked at Akasha and the other person and suddenly asked a strange question.

The most important thing in muddying the waters is to find the pain points.

The term "dessert" naturally refers to Catherine, the restaurant's night shift waitress.

After hearing the question clearly, the atmosphere between Akasha and Crystal became incredibly awkward.

"Everything is fine. Thank you for taking care of me earlier."

Finally, despite the crystal's sharp, piercing gaze, Akasha reluctantly replied that there was no need to worry, as she sensed that Catherine was perfectly fine.

"So even though she was always alone, the lord still let her go? Interesting."

However, Fu Qian was clearly thinking about something else. He looked thoughtfully at Holler, who had finally left the table in embarrassment after no one paid any attention to him.

"You said earlier when the lord left?"

……

If Catherine were more rational, she would know that there is no future in staying there to work, and it would be better to stick with herself and Crystal.

Her initial encounter was a close call, and the lord who targeted her was not seriously injured and could launch another attack at any time.

Unfortunately, Catherine's instinctive fear of predators led her to seek a false sense of security in her familiar environment.

While respecting her choice, I wouldn't mind continuing to utilize her value before paying her.

The specific form of the enlightenment the lord received from the Unseen Hill is currently unknown.

Fu Qian was actually a little curious whether it was really just about letting him be a chivalrous hero and become a partner of justice.

"It was shortly before you arrived... I was actually a little surprised that he would come to see me."

There was no need to stop him; Holler had already stopped in his tracks, lost in thought.

“I have no connection with the lord, and he didn’t reveal anything of value to me. Logically, he should have expected to be rejected before he came—”

Click!

With another thud, the surviving wine glass in Holler's hand was finally crushed into pieces, and blood dripped from his tightly clenched palm.

As a demigod, his physical strength was certainly not that weak; it was Holler's own sharp fingertip that pierced his palm.

Under the dim light, the flowing blood had an unusual gray tinge.

"He didn't invite you for drinks or anything, did he?"

Watching this scene unfold, Fu Qian couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.