I have a city in another world

Chapter 6921 A Determination to Burn the Boats

At that moment, Mina felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

As an extraordinary being, I have experienced many things and seen all sorts of evil spirits and strange occurrences.

In her private laboratory, she once imprisoned some ghosts and demons, using them to conduct various extraordinary experiments.

When faced with unusual situations, superhumans have a greater capacity to withstand them and are less likely to be overly shocked.

But at this moment, Mina was truly terrified.

The young man standing not far away, smiling quietly, was now more terrifying than a hideous demon.

Why can I see the other person, but the Alliance cultivators on the mission cannot? And why can't they capture the image even with alchemical equipment?

This officially designed and manufactured assistive device, implanted in the body, boasts powerful and practical functions. It can perform fundus imaging, real-time image recording and capture, and also offers night vision, target analysis, and many other capabilities.

Even in a spirit state, the device can still record and capture the images without any obstruction.

However, it turned out that the equipment did not work when filming the young people in front of them.

Who exactly is this person? Why can I see him, but the Alliance cultivators on the mission cannot?

I wonder if others see someone like this in their eyes?

Mina felt uneasy and thought of the possibility that she might have been exposed.

The problem is that she has been very careful ever since she arrived.

He showed no abnormality in public or even when alone in private, so why was his identity exposed?

The more I thought about it, the more confused I became, a sense of grief and indignation arose within me, along with a deep sense of resentment.

Mina had high expectations for this mission, because it concerned her future.

Once she successfully completes the mission and receives the reward, she will have the opportunity to advance further and have an even brighter future.

But at this moment, everything that was expected seemed to be about to be lost.

Mina is not a novice, but someone who has experienced many trials and tribulations. Although she has sensed that something is wrong, she has no intention of giving up.

She would never admit defeat until the very last moment. Even if she did lose, she would find a way to turn the tide until she was completely powerless.

With such willpower and resilience, Mina became a formal wizard, and she wants to go even further in the future.

The current situation makes it impossible for her to give up.

In that critical moment, Mina had a lot of ideas on how to resolve this unexpected situation.

Running away is definitely not an option, as that would be tantamount to admitting guilt without being asked. Besides, where could one possibly escape to in this closed-off city?
It's like a mouse in a bucket, running with all its might, only to find that it's all in vain.

Turn the tables and defeat your opponent?

It's also unreliable, simply because the opponent's strength is unknown, and they have a temple as their backer, so they could summon reinforcements at any time.

Not to mention that Mina at this moment is in the body of an ordinary person and does not possess the original cultivation level at all.

Previously, when they entered the underground base, they did implant some alchemical equipment, but it could only pose a threat to ordinary people.

It is not very effective when encountering extraordinary enemies.

After some thought, Mina decided to continue pretending and act as if she hadn't discovered the truth.

At the same time, observe quietly, adapt to the situation, and try to turn the adversity around.

Having made up her mind, Mina suppressed her unease and continued walking forward.

At that moment, she seemed to feel a gaze silently watching her.

According to Mina's original plan, today she was to continue gathering intelligence and looking for suitable opportunities to take action.

However, when she realized that she might have been exposed, the original plan was no longer suitable to continue.

Such actions would only increase suspicion against oneself; what might have been mere suspicion would only solidify the initial guess through intelligence gathering. However, if one doesn't gather intelligence and merely goes through the motions, one can forget about gaining any credit.

If one performs mediocrely while carrying out a mission, how could it possibly attract outside attention?

Mina made great sacrifices and took on enormous risks in order to secure this opportunity.

She must seize this opportunity to enhance her own value, otherwise she may be stuck as a first-tier wizard for life.

Despite her hard work, Mina always felt uneasy, believing that she hadn't done enough.

With a hundred wizards arriving this time, and more likely to follow, how can one easily stand out when so many are doing the same thing?

There is also malicious competition among wizards, and they may be betrayed by their own companions.

Other wizards are doing the same things, so how can you do them better than them?
Already facing difficulties, they are now exposed to risks, and they really don't know what to do.

After much deliberation, Mina suddenly made a firm decision.

Since conventional methods have failed to provide a way out, they have opted for a risky approach.

Looking up at the giant statue, Mina gritted her teeth and strode towards the temple.

Just a day ago, she avoided the idol like the plague, but now she chose to approach it.

"Nothing ventured, nothing gained." The best way to obtain important information is to enter the temple.

While this might expose one's hidden identity, it could actually help clear oneself of suspicion in cases where exposure is suspected.

Under normal circumstances, visitors would avoid temples like the plague, so how could they possibly join them willingly?

In fact, Mina had had similar thoughts before, but she couldn't make up her mind for a long time.

Making the decision at this moment has actually made me feel much more at ease.

Whether it succeeds or not, it's all up to fate. If the operation succeeds, there will be opportunities to rise to a higher position in the future; if the operation fails, at worst, one's soul will be scattered.

After years of cultivation, I have traveled with many companions on the path to transcendence. The vast majority of them have fallen behind along the way, dying or disappearing for various reasons.

Mina herself never imagined she would get to where she is today, and that's why she cherishes everything she has even more.

However, she also knows that everything she has now, while related to hard work, is mostly due to luck.

If her luck still exists, it might help her complete this difficult challenge.

If luck is not on your side, then accept the arrangements of fate.

As we continued our journey, we encountered many city residents along the way, all of whom appeared to be busy.

Among them were many passersby carrying packages of various sizes, filled with all sorts of fruits.

Mina overheard the conversation and learned that a miracle had occurred, causing some areas to be covered with sweet fruits.

Family members of believers in the city, upon receiving identification issued by the temple, can freely enter those areas to harvest the fruit.

If you are not a believer, you are not eligible and need to find your own way to get food.

After all, flowers can't be eaten, and as food consumption continues to decrease, filling one's stomach gradually becomes a major problem.

The temple has provided a solution: as long as you go to the area beneath the statue and participate in the ceremony, you will receive a complimentary food gift, even if you do not become a believer.

Even so, many people still hesitate and watch, fearing that there might be hidden traps and risks.

However, many citizens have come to terms with the reality and are willing to make compromises in order to survive better.

Becoming a believer is nothing serious; it's nothing compared to life itself.

With this idea in mind, more and more citizens became believers, but only one person from each family became a believer.

They are the victims; if anything unexpected happens, they will bear the consequences themselves, without affecting their own family members.

In adversity, if you don't use your brain, you probably won't survive.