Stop hypnotizing me, villain princess!

Chapter 253 The Tree of the Holy Spirit, the Canopy of Heaven, and the Innocent (1.3 words)

As Lynn spoke disdainfully, the Tree of the Holy Spirit suddenly emitted a strange energy fluctuation!

The next second, a water-like canopy slowly unfolded above Grossington, with vibrant colors gathering within it and gradually forming a picture, beginning to play the true events that happened that night in the old factory, as Lynn remembered!

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the sky, and the first scene that appeared caused an uproar throughout the capital.

That's really quite explosive.

The scene appears to be an abandoned old factory. The fourth prince, Joshua, is bound hand and foot by Lynn and is fast asleep, while Lynn stands beside Joshua, looking somewhat sad as he touches his face.

It is clear from the footage that Lynn, who kidnapped the Fourth Prince, did not show the slightest panic.

"This guy really has a big heart. At this point, he has already been issued a level one kill order."

"Not only that, this guy was even talking to himself, worrying about where he would rank on the wanted list for the crimes he had committed."

"Hey, this guy pulled out parchment, could he be writing his will?"

Through the canopy, people can clearly see what happened that night in Lynn's memory.

For some unknown reason, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't make out what Lynn had written on the parchment; it was as if it had been censored with a mosaic.

The common people didn't think much of it, but Chief Justice Cornell and King Saint Laurent VI were quite surprised.

Especially Saint Laurent VI, the emperor known for his iron fist, showed a rare hesitation in his eyes at this moment. He was even a little reluctant to hang Lynn after the trial was over.

All signs indicate that Lynn may be hiding a secret that is not even recorded in the royal archives.

Soon, in the celestial display, the fourth prince Joshua awoke from his coma and saw Lynn standing in front of him, his expression filled with shock and anger.

He gritted his teeth, seemingly trying to suppress his fear and anger, and attempting to maintain his dignity as a prince.

He yelled at Lynn to let him go, but Lynn did not respond to his request.

Joshua then began to persuade Lynn, warning him to think carefully, as kidnapping a prince was an unforgivable crime, and hoping that Lynn could pull back from the brink and not go further down the wrong path.

Ordinary people didn't seem to notice anything wrong, but in the eyes of the shrewd nobles and the royal family, including Saint Laurent VI, Joshua's performance was undoubtedly disastrous.

"According to you, kidnapping a prince is already a capital offense, so what difference does it make if there are a few more charges?"

"For example, the torture and murder of princes."

In the video, Lynn says with a mocking expression.

Joshua's body was trembling slightly, his fear and trembling were visible to the naked eye, and his already meager dignity was about to crumble.

The onlookers were filled with righteous indignation and sympathized with Joshua, condemning Lynn as a demon.

Then, Lynn casually uttered a sentence that made the whole city deeply appreciate the extent of Lynn's madness!
"Do you think I'd die here over something so trivial?"

Upon hearing this, almost everyone gasped.

To Lynn, assassinating a member of the Imperial Council in the street, leaving him paralyzed for life, and kidnapping a prince were all trivial matters.

"My God, is this guy even human?"

"A madman, an absolute and utter madman!"

"This demon has disregarded imperial law and must be severely punished!"

The crowd was filled with shouts of condemnation directed at Lynn.

Fortunately, the images in the sky continued, and what happened next instantly silenced Grostin.

"Congressman Black is still too young. Doesn't he know who my prince is collecting taxes for?"

"Imagine this: imagine killing one of the main culprits who caused the border tax revenue to be embezzled for years. Would His Majesty feel happy or angry?"

Lynn's words were like a sharp sword, piercing directly through the most sordid power games beneath the empire's glamorous facade.

Assuming Lynn is telling the truth, then Congressman Black is a thoroughly corrupt official, and it seems he deserves to die.

As for Saint Laurent VI, he hadn't expected such a thing to happen, and he was somewhat displeased, even doubting whether his decision to use the Sacred Tree Trial to judge Lynn was correct.

But once the trial of the sacred tree begins, there is absolutely no possibility of it being stopped.

Even Saint Laurent VI could not stop it.

In the video, Joshua is completely overwhelmed by fear. He is covered in sweat and trembling uncontrollably, showing no trace of his usual aloofness.

"You can't kill me, I... I can't die, the Ruins Project isn't finished yet, I..."

Joshua spoke incoherently.

Those watching the footage were curious about what he meant by the "ruin plan".

There's no way around it; one of the things that's in human nature is to gossip.

But what Lynn said next sent a chill down the spines of the Marquis of Saxton and Lady Olivia.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you."

Lynn glanced at Joshua and then spoke.

As for Marquis Fred, his face turned deathly pale in an instant.

They had worried that the trial over the sacred tree might cause unforeseen complications, but they never expected that this situation would actually occur.

"But if you accidentally die in the aftermath of my fight with the limb extender, then that has nothing to do with me."

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at each other in shock.

"What a vicious fellow! Although he didn't kill the Fourth Prince himself, that doesn't change the fact that the Fourth Prince died because of him!"

"What a brilliant move to use someone else to do the dirty work!"

Among the nobles, someone gritted their teeth and commented, "They eliminated a thorn in their side without getting their hands dirty; truly... extremely insidious!"

At this point, Lynn's image in the eyes of the world was fixed.

Insidious, insane, the nobles said he was more dangerous than a viper, and the commoners said he was more terrifying than a demon.

What they didn't know was that the climax of this drama had only just begun.

"Wait a minute, isn't Lynn a limb extender? Why would he talk about his battles with limb extenders?"

For a moment, people were confused, but curiosity drove them to keep reading.

Only by watching the entire fragment of Lynn's memory can the whole truth be revealed.

Soon, eighteen figures silently appeared on all sides of the old factory, completely surrounding Lynn.

"It's an extraordinary squad from the military, the Church of Heavenly Reason, and the Punishers!"

A sharp-eyed person would recognize it at a glance.

When Joshua saw that the official superhumans had finally arrived at the old factory, his hope was instantly rekindled, and he immediately asked everyone for help.

After a conversation, Lynn did something that surprised everyone.

"I surrender."

These three simple words echoed in the air above Grossington.

"You can arrest me now to collect the reward."

The turn of events was so sudden that no one expected it. Everyone thought Lynn would have a big fight with the official superhumans who came to capture him.

As a result, Lynn surrendered immediately.

"After all this trouble, from assassinating a senator to kidnapping a prince, it was all just for the sake of creating a TV show?"

Those watching the scene fell silent.

Even those who suspected Lynn of playing some kind of trick were completely dumbfounded when they saw him voluntarily put on the restraint shackles, unable to understand Lynn's actions at all.

"So you're just going to surrender like that?"

"How did these people die, and how did the fourth prince Joshua die?"

The scene before them was baffling to everyone, because according to the official report, both these official superhumans and Joshua had died violent deaths.

A great deal of doubt and curiosity compelled them to stare intently at the sky.

As expected, Lynn did not disappoint them.

"You guys didn't split the spoils equally, did you?"

With just one simple sentence, the three forces that were the first to arrive at the old factory were instantly plunged into infighting.

Lynn was unaware of the reward promised by Saint Laurent VI at the time, but everyone present knew that whoever captured Lynn would receive a branch of the Tree of the Holy Spirit.

"Wow, this guy is really clever. He even figured out this step."

"Putting aside the crimes he committed, he was indeed a man of extraordinary wisdom."

People were both amazed by Lynn's wisdom and apprehensive about his methods.

Because the next moment, the superhumans from the three forces were caught in a fierce battle.

The audience's sentiments at this moment are exactly the same as Joshua's on screen—Lynn is a devil who manipulates human nature at will!
The reward of a branch from the Tree of the Holy Spirit was indeed too tempting, and the three forces showed no intention of holding back, fighting desperately at this moment.

About ten minutes later, people clearly heard a "crack" sound, and Lynn's hands slowly broke free from his shackles.

At this moment, there were already more than ten figures lying on the ground. Lynn, who had broken free of his restraints, slowly walked towards Joshua.

A hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

"Are they going to make a move against the Fourth Prince?"

The audience was terrified, as they were about to witness a prince being murdered on the spot.

Many people were even holding their breath.

But what happened next left everyone stunned.

In the scene, a second-tier transcendent being dressed in the iconic black robe of the Church of Heavenly Principle is trembling strangely, his withered fingers digging deeply into the ground as he slowly lifts his body from the pool of blood.

This guy's eyes were bloodshot, hiding a surging hatred and murderous intent.

Even through the screen, everyone could feel a chilling aura and resentment emanating from him.

Ordinary people are already feeling a chill down their spines, even shivering and their souls trembling.

"Is this the real limb extender, Burghman?"

Standing beside Saint Laurent VI, Hilina's eyes narrowed, and she made her judgment in an instant.

However, most people were still completely confused and couldn't immediately determine the identity of this suddenly appearing person.

But one thing is certain—this guy is definitely not a true follower of the Heavenly Principle Church.

Because the power within him clearly comes from a demon, and is filled with evil and resentment.

On the contrary, Bishop Connor, sitting in his carriage outside the crowd, did not look too good. Regardless of whether this guy was a true believer of the Church of Heaven, the Church of Heaven's reputation was certainly being damaged at this moment.

He didn't even dare to think about what would happen next.

If this imposter of the Tenri Church is indeed the limb-splitter, Burshman, then no matter what happens next, the Tenri Church will find it difficult to completely distance itself from the situation.

How could a high-ranking demon have infiltrated the Church of Heaven and participated in the operation to arrest Lynn? Some things are beyond explanation.

However, Bishop Connor was not in the mood to think about that right now; he was more concerned about how things would develop.

"finally found you."

The superhuman from the Church of Heaven, draped in a black robe, grinned, his sinister smile sending chills down the spines of everyone watching.

"Lord Kushustein... asked me... to give you my greetings."

If she had only suspected that this guy was the real limb extender, Burshman, before, now that he had said that, Hillina was certain of her guess.

In a flash, she pieced together the whole story, starting with Lynn's assassination attempt on Senator Black.

Soon, Hillina discovered the truth of the whole thing.

"I see."

Hilina stared blankly, her chest heaving violently with her emotions.

The truth was far more insane and more... dangerous than she had imagined.

In the overhead view, Lynn and the limb extender had already completed their first exchange.

Under Lynn's guidance, the limb extender even introduced himself and admitted that he was indeed the limb extender, Burghman.

Then, the cloth covering his body suddenly ripped apart, accompanied by a tearing sound, and pale hands pierced through flesh, slowly unfolding with thick blood.

The hands were all different shapes and sizes—some were long and elegant, some were thick and strong, and some were even as small as a child's.

As the last piece of cloth fell to the ground, the true face of the person who had the limb extended was finally fully revealed!

At that moment, the entire Grossington seemed to tremble violently, and almost everyone looked up at the screen above.

Burghman was known as the "Leg-Splitter" because after killing a target he desired, he would cut off the most beautiful part of the victim's body and sew it onto his own.

At this point, even the most foolish person would realize that this guy, who was disguised as a superhuman from the Church of Heaven, was actually the limb extender, Burshmann.

"Mom, I'm afraid."

At this moment, the person who had the limbs extended looked like a bloated worm with countless limbs, its entire body covered with tiny sutures, making it extremely bizarre.

The word "ugly" is completely inadequate to describe him.

The most important thing is that this scene wasn't censored, which meant that many children in Grossington saw it and were scared to tears.

It's not hard to imagine that for a long time to come, the image of a person who has had a limb extended will be a nightmare for many.

"How could this be? Lynn isn't the one who can extend the limb..."

This fact was difficult for the vast majority of people present to accept.

After all, with the spread and fermentation of public opinion, coupled with the arrest warrant issued by Saint Laurent VI, most people have become convinced that Lynn is the culprit behind this series of murders.

Furthermore, the widely circulated story that Lynn harbored resentment and sought revenge against society after being exiled to the border has led people to believe this undeniable fact.

That is indeed reasonable and well-founded.

But now the facts are clear, shattering that version of the rumor that has been passed down by word of mouth.

No one doubts that the Sacred Tree Trial was entirely fabricated; in the hearts of every citizen of the Saint Roland Empire, the Sacred Tree Trial was absolutely fair and just.

Even now that the true identity of the amputee has been revealed, many people still have a lot of confusion and even feel a brief period of bewilderment.

It wasn't until Matthew, a nobleman, spoke up that the truth of the whole matter was revealed.

"I think I understand."

"The real reason Lynn attacked Senator Blake was to impersonate the murderer and make the world believe that he was the limb extender, in order to provoke the real limb extender, Burshman, and lure him out."

Although Matthew explained it very clearly, many people still don't understand.

"Ridiculous! Why would the real limb-splitter show up when Lynn pretends to be a murderer?"

"Lady Olivia said dismissively."

"What a big-breasted, brainless guy."

Matthew shook his head at Olivia.

"He's right."

Just then, Milani stepped forward and said loudly:
"Based on my understanding of the advancement trials and my research on the demon race, sadistic beliefs need to create extreme fear to align with their fundamental laws. Therefore, this person who believes in sadistic beliefs wants to create panic throughout the city by committing a series of murders, and then use the panic in the hearts of the people to complete his own advancement."

When she got to this point, Milani paused for a moment, then continued:
"By pretending to be a murderer, Lynn made people mistakenly believe that he was the one who had the limb-splitting surgery, which meant that the fear energy that originally belonged to the real limb-splitting surgery person was transferred to him."

“This is something a true limb-splitter cannot tolerate, so he will inevitably appear, find Lynn, torture and kill him, and reclaim his rightful identity.”

When Milani got to this point, most of the people present suddenly realized what was going on.

At this moment, when they looked at Lynn on the screen again, their feelings became somewhat complicated.

"Hmph, what's the point of saying all this?"

Lady Olivia sneered, "Even if Lynn wasn't a true limb-splitter, the Fourth Prince still died because of him. That crime alone is enough to make him die a thousand or ten thousand times over."

The audience's conversation did not interrupt the televised display, and people could clearly see a fierce battle breaking out between Lynn and the limb extender.

In the scene, Lynn elegantly snapped her fingers, and instantly countless thorny brambles wrapped around her body. Amidst a mournful wail, a scarlet halo rippled outwards.

The person who had the limbs extended looked as if they had suffered a severe injury; their entire body limbs shook wildly like tentacles and convulsed uncontrollably.

Opportunities are fleeting.

Lynn loosely clenched his right hand, black threads weaving into a spiral shape in his palm to form a knight's lance. Although a slight sense of unease still lingered in his heart, his movements were decisive—twisting his waist, exerting force, and throwing!
"Pfft!"

Amidst the sounds of flesh tearing apart, the spear pierced the monster, pinning it fiercely to the mottled wall.

Dark red blood flowed slowly down the wall, and after a moment it stopped struggling and looked as if it had died.

"Even the limbed ones aren't a match for Lynn?!"

Everyone watched this scene with disbelief on their faces.

As everyone knows, Lynn is only at the second rank, while the limb extender is almost at the fifth rank, and there is an insurmountable gap in strength between the two.

However, someone like Hilina could tell that Burshman's true strength hadn't been fully revealed, and that he was definitely up to some kind of trickery.

After a meaningful smile appeared on his face, Burghman's stitched limbs instantly retracted into his body, making him look like an ordinary member of the Church of Heaven, with a spear piercing his chest and nailing him to the wall.

Just as everyone was watching this scene with confusion, the factory's glass suddenly shattered in the sky.

A slender figure, bathed in moonlight, descended slowly, like a goddess of the moon.

Everyone immediately recognized her as Tia, the saintess of the Silent Church.

She herself was present at the scene.

Finally, there's a living eyewitness.

When Tia arrived at the old factory, she was greeted by a scene of utter devastation. Everywhere were traces of the fierce battle, and the already dilapidated factory looked as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

"If Saintess Tia appeared at this time, she would probably instinctively think that Lynn was the one who caused all of this."

Someone in the crowd whispered.

"Indeed, the extraordinary individuals from various forces lay on the ground, barely alive. The Fourth Prince, bound hand and foot, lay pale-faced with his neck crooked, his life hanging in the balance. Saintess Tia would definitely mistakenly believe that Lynn was responsible."

Someone echoed.

And indeed, as they had speculated, Saintess Tia did misunderstand Lynn. At her command, the nine nuns behind her flashed, drew their gleaming decapitation swords, and instantly engaged in battle.

"Why does it seem like Tia Saint, besides being extremely angry, is also quite disappointed in Lynn?"

"Do these two have some connection?"

However, some observant people noticed this subtle change in expression.

However, many more people were indignant and condemning the cunning limb extender, Burghman.

Now everyone finally understands why he reverted to human form and pretended to be nailed to death by Lynn—it was purely to frame Lynn for everything and mislead Tia.

Finally, with Tia's intervention, Lynn, covered in blood, was bound to the ground by shackles formed from several beams of moonlight.

Sister Louise walked up to him with the air of a victor, her high-heeled boots stepping on his chest and knocking Lynn to the ground.

Seeing this, many people at the scene began to feel sorry for and sympathize with Lynn.

"Sigh, I wonder how Saintess Tia feels now that she sees this scene?"

"She must regret it. If she had arrived a little earlier, she might have seen a different scene."

The crowd buzzed with discussion, but Saintess Tia herself remained silent, her expression showing no sign of change.

But in reality, her heart was already churning with turmoil.

She felt remorse in her heart for misunderstanding Lynn back then.

Ten minutes later, members of various churches, as well as the Punishers and Night Squad, arrived at the scene. After checking, they found that the fourth prince, Joshua, was still alive, which relieved them.

But for those watching on site, the fact that the fourth prince Joshua was still alive only added to the suspense.

Everyone was curious about how the Fourth Prince died, and what happened after Saintess Tia and many high-ranking superhumans arrived.

A great deal of curiosity drove them to keep reading.

A military assassin lurking in the shadows suddenly appears, claiming to have received new orders to execute the amputee on the spot.

Before Tia could even react, the military assassin raised his sharp dagger and thrust it fiercely into Lynn's chest.

This time, the miracle did not happen.

The sharp blade was completely embedded in the boy's body, the blood-stained spikes piercing through his chest and appearing directly on his back.

This scene caused an uproar throughout Grossington. It had now been confirmed that Lynn was not a limb-splitter, yet there were still people in the military who wanted to kill him, which inevitably raised suspicions that the military had ulterior motives.

"Look! The person who had their limbs extended is alive again!"

One very observant viewer noticed a corner in the scene that no one else had noticed.

A faint scraping sound came from the darkness, like limbs scratching on the ground and walls.

At the same time, Lynn also collapsed to the ground due to this fatal injury, and Saintess Tia looked at the dying Lynn and became helpless, which made everyone more convinced that her relationship with Lynn was extraordinary.

Although Lynn was critically injured and on the verge of death, the argument about the limb-splitter in the old factory did not end.

The allure of the branch of the Holy Spirit was thwarted; Saint Laurent VI wanted a living Lynn, not a dead one. This enraged the other superhumans present, who were furious with Casimo, the superhuman who had tried to kill Lynn.

The situation was tense, and a fight could break out at any moment.

"What a bunch of idiots!"

"Lynn risked his life and the infamy to lure the amputee out, but these self-proclaimed righteous superhumans were still fighting each other over a branch of the Holy Spirit Tree!"

"Sigh, I feel so sorry for Lynn."

The audience couldn't help but condemn it.

This caused the churches and military present to lose face, but they had no other choice.

"The real limb restorer is still alive, and these idiots are still fighting amongst themselves. Ugh, it's infuriating."

Many voices of discontent arose from the crowd, rising and falling.

Fortunately, within the old factory, there was finally someone with a modicum of common sense who realized something was wrong:

"Have you noticed anything amiss? It seems like some people have disappeared?"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately looked around and found that there were indeed far fewer people, less than half the original number.

"They're a bunch of pigs!"

Those watching this scene immediately began to curse. They had just noticed the limb extender's movements in the darkness, silently eliminating dozens of superhumans.

But these guys were too busy fighting amongst themselves to notice.

"Look up!"

Someone shouted in a terrified tone.

In the scene, a figure resembling a gecko is perched on the ceiling, draped in the black robe of the Heavenly Principle Church, its body covered with various limbs, resembling a disgusting and thick worm.

"I don't know whether to call you stupid or greedy. As noble superhumans, you actually lost your vigilance for such a small benefit and ended up becoming a part of my body."

At that moment, the figure let out a sinister laugh.

By the time I saw this, the crowd was already filled with a torrent of curses.

A group of superhumans who usually acted superior and considered themselves extraordinary only realized now that Lynn was not the one who could extend limbs, but rather that bug that was perched on the ceiling.

Besides anger, people felt more sympathy and regret for Lynn.

At the same time, I felt sorry for him.

What happened next shocked everyone even more.

Despite her status as a saint of the Silent Church, Tia disregarded her image and embraced Lynn's blood-stained body.

Not only that, she also pressed Lynn's wounds with her trembling little hands, trying to wake him up.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault."

"Please...don't die."

Almost everyone in Grostin heard Saint Tia's two sentences clearly, and almost no one was unmoved by them.

At this moment, most people did not think about the relationship between Lynn and Saintess Tia. They only felt that Saintess Tia was the incarnation of the Moon Goddess, who loved the world and cherished all living beings.

Of course, this excludes Sia, who was present at the scene.

Seeing Tia holding Lynn in her arms, his face turned as green as could be.

"When I advance to the fifth-tier legendary level, the strength of this body will be enhanced like never before. At that time, it will be more than enough even as a vessel for Lord Kushstein to temporarily descend."

A vicious smile crept onto Burghman's lips.

His words caused not only the superhumans in the old factory to gasp, but also those watching the celestial display.

It should be noted that Kushstein, as the King of Cruelty, is a being comparable to the gods.

"That's a really grand strategy."

"I never imagined that the amputee killed people in order to collect enough offerings to advance himself to the fifth rank, and then summon the King of Cruelty to wreak havoc on the imperial capital Grossing."

"I can't imagine what kind of hell Grossington would become if he achieved his goal."

"Sigh, if Lynn hadn't gotten involved, we might have died at the hands of the cruel king long ago. How could we still be standing here unharmed?"

While people felt lingering fear, they were also grateful for everything Lynn had done.

"It's hard to imagine that a person could be so great as to bear the infamy of being condemned by thousands. It can be said that he was willing to risk everything."

In the scene, the amputee is wreaking havoc, his figure turning into several afterimages, flashing past from all directions.

In just a short time, more than half of the superhumans present were killed or injured.

Even the captain of the Punisher squad, who unleashed a level-zero sealed artifact, could not stop Burshman's path of slaughter.

Malice swept across the entire venue, engulfing the entire space.

Even the ordinary people watching this scene from behind the sky felt an overwhelming sense of despair.

Because Burshman has completed his advancement trial and successfully advanced to the fifth-tier legendary level.

It was at this moment that a young girl murmured, "I must atone for my sins," and slowly rose up, her gaze meeting that of the rampaging Burghman.

Although the girl did not say it explicitly.

But everyone who witnessed this scene understood what she meant by atonement.

Because she misunderstood Lynn.

Therefore, we need to give him an explanation.

“Bershman has advanced to the fifth rank. Soon, the King of Cruelty will descend. At that time, I will create an opportunity for you to tear open a rift in this space so that you can escape and seek the Church’s help.”

In the scene, Tia appears to be saying goodbye to everyone, leaving behind her final words.

“Take Lynn’s body and give him a dignified burial.”

She had made up her mind; this was the last thing she could do for Lynn, even if it cost her her life.

The next second, the tranquil and gentle moonlight flowed slowly in all directions like a stream.

Sister Louise took the cold body from Tia's hands, staring blankly at the scene unfolding before her, her mind racing with thoughts, her parched throat unable to utter a sound.

"Look, Lynn doesn't seem to be dead; his index finger twitched slightly!"

Someone had been watching Lynn, who appeared to be dead, from the beginning, so they noticed something was wrong immediately.

In fact, they all knew that Lynn was not dead; otherwise, who would be the boy standing under the Tree of the Holy Spirit?

However, everyone is always curious: the King of Evil, a being comparable to a god, is about to descend. So, will the final crisis be resolved by Saintess Tia or by Lynn?
Everyone looked down with great anticipation.

Suddenly, Burshman, who was perched on the ceiling, began chanting in an obscure demonic language.

Without a doubt, this was the descent ceremony of the King of Cruelty.

The next second, a terrifying aura, far exceeding that of the person who had had their limbs extended, suddenly exploded out!
"boom!"

A violent pressure, like the collapse of the heavens, swept across the entire space in an instant. A chill emanating from the depths of their souls made everyone's knees go weak, and they instinctively collapsed to the ground.

Several of the weaker-willed individuals had their pupils dilated and fainted from extreme fear, with white foam spilling from the corners of their mouths.

Seeing this scene, the people of Grostin did not mock the incompetence of those superhumans, because they also felt a deep-seated fear and trembling through the image.

They couldn't even imagine that if they were there, they might have been blown to pieces and died instantly.

After all, this is the first time that ordinary people have faced the terror of a demon comparable to a god.

They were acutely aware that, faced with such an absolute disparity in power, even the thought of resistance was a pipe dream.

Like ants facing a raging tsunami, they have no choice but to wait in despair for annihilation.

In an instant, several third-tier superhumans exploded into a bloody mist, unable to withstand even a single glance from Kushustan.

At the very moment the entire initiation ritual was completed, that is, the instant when all the power was fully absorbed into Burghman's body, but before he had a chance to use it.

Tia had the opportunity to launch a desperate attack.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, she tightly gripped the Moonlight Scepter in her hand. The next second, as the bright moonlight suddenly shone, Tia's temperament instantly became holy and ethereal, and her indifferent expression became even more divine, as if she was transforming into a higher status.

Almost everyone looked up at the sky, staring at her in shock.

At this moment, Tia was like the incarnation of the moon goddess, curled up in the bright moon, suspended in the sky, faintly dispelling the gloom of the desolate land.

Even Kushustan, standing some distance away, had a hint of gloom and astonishment in his eyes when he saw the rising moon.

Then he called out the name he didn't want to mention—"Beatrice!"

Although Tia had transformed into the goddess of the moon, shocking the world, she was ultimately not the true goddess of the moon.

Even she herself knew very well that she was no match for Kushstein. Her desperate attack could only tear open a crack, allowing Louise and the others to escape with Lynn's body.

And then what awaits them is death.

"You're not her! You really aren't her!"

Kushustan laughed loudly. The opponent's desperate attack had only caused him a tiny bit of damage.

He was almost completely unharmed.

However, with a painful cough, Tia's slender and frail body plummeted rapidly from the sky.

At this moment, she had completely lost her fighting ability and had even slowly closed her eyes, waiting for death to come.

The screen displayed Tia's efforts to resist the demons, but she was now exhausted and dying. This incredibly tragic scene moved countless people deeply.

"Long live the Goddess of the Moon!"

In fact, throughout Grostin, countless people worship the Church of Silence. Tia's actions formed the most extreme contrast with those extraordinary individuals of the Church of Heavenly Principle.

"Look, Lynn is alive again!"

Someone shouted excitedly.

Because in the scene shown in the sky, Tia did not fall to the ground, but was caught in Lynn's arms as he leaped into the air.

The great rescue under dire circumstances is always a heartwarming story, and it has once again made the whole city boil with excitement, with countless people's eyes shining with passion and hope!
"Next, leave it to me!"

The boy's clear, cool voice reached the ears of everyone in Grossington.

Seeing the two gazing at each other with such affection, even Hilina was somewhat moved. At the same time, she was also a little puzzled as to when these two had become involved, and how their relationship seemed so unusual.

"I never expected it, it was you!"

In the celestial display, Kushustein actually roared with laughter after seeing Lynn appear.

"What's going on? Lynn and Kushstein actually have some connection?"

Hilina is becoming increasingly curious about Lynn, and her desire to steal him away is growing stronger.

The next moment, Lynn walked slowly to the King of Cruelty and looked up at him.

When facing the tyrannical king who far surpassed him in both size and strength, Lynn's composure and calmness alone were enough to inspire immense admiration in those who witnessed the scene.

What's even more exciting is that Lynn even dared to tease and mock the King of Cruelty.

Then, people saw Lynn take out a seemingly ordinary card, as if he were infusing it with extraordinary power.

In an instant, the playing card transformed into a dazzling white light, enveloping Lynn within it.

Like a grand magic trick, Lynn transformed into a completely different person in an instant.

The young man, dressed in a jet-black suit, paired with exquisite leather shoes, a cane, white gloves, and a top hat, exuded a dreamlike aura, like a magician.

And under Kushstein's watchful gaze, the boy gracefully removed his hat, placed it on his chest, and bowed to the crowd.

Seeing this scene, countless people were filled with excitement and indescribable joy.

In their eyes, Lynn was undoubtedly a savior at this moment.

"It's just a dress-up game. I thought you had some powerful backup plan."

Kushstein laughed dismissively.

His words struck like a heavy blow to the hearts of everyone who had expectations of Lynn.

Indeed, Lynn's methods just now were truly dazzling and spectacular, or to put it simply, very cool.

But what's the use of being handsome?

How can a mere Tier 2 player defeat this indescribably powerful monster?

At this moment, everyone was plunged into despair once again.

"Just ants."

Kushustan opened his mouth and spat out a stream of blood-red water, a strike powerful enough to kill a fifth-tier legendary figure.

He was certain that the blow had landed squarely on Lynn's head, but when the dust settled a moment later, Lynn was still unharmed.

People were astonished; some had even closed their eyes, not wanting to witness Lynn's brutal murder. But the outcome was a pleasant surprise.

Hope, which had been extinguished, was rekindled.

"No, look, one of the superhumans from the Heavenly Principle Church is dead here."

"I saw it too. His whole body inexplicably turned into fine dust and disappeared into the air."

"In the end what happened?"

This was not only the sentiment of those watching the celestial display, but also a puzzled person as powerful as Kushustan.

"It's very simple."

Upon hearing this, Lynn smiled slightly: "If death is a kind of fate, then what I just did was to graft the 'death' that originally belonged to me onto that guy."

"Of course, the weight of fate that each person possesses is different, and fate can only be grafted onto two beings of equal level."

Lynn provided the answer himself; his method was truly amazing. Not to mention ordinary people, even Hilina had never heard of it before.

Kushustein seemed unconcerned. He directly exposed Lynn, stating that as a second-tier being, Lynn dared to attempt to taint the authority belonging to the gods, and that his survival on the spot was already a testament to his unwavering will.

Upon hearing this, people looked closely at Lynn and were astonished to find that Lynn's originally intact skin was now shattered like porcelain, covered with cracks.

This scene deeply saddened Maurice and Greya Eleanor, and they couldn't help but shed tears.

Even Sylrina remained silent.

Almost everyone knew that Lynn's incredible move actually came at the cost of his life.

"Ahem, you're right."

Lynn appeared calmer than anyone expected in the video. "So, I'll keep it short."

"Kusstain, would you please leave for now?"

Lynn's next words left everyone in disbelief.

Lynn was negotiating with a demon, which sounds incredibly absurd, but it actually happened.

Although the final negotiations unsurprisingly ended in failure, people's respect for Lynn rose to a new level once again.

Putting everything else aside, that courage alone is already commendable.

Just as people were wondering how Lynn would break this deadlock, Lynn spoke again:

"Just recently, I implanted a needle formed from the power of pain into the Fourth Prince's brain."

"And just now, I grafted the threads of fate of Burshman onto the Fourth Prince."

"So, I'll ask you one last time... Kushustan, are you leaving on your own, or am I sending you off?"

Unsurprisingly, this was Lynn's ultimatum.

The composure and mockery on the face of the cruel king vanished in an instant, replaced by crimson rage and murderous intent.

No one expected that Lynn's final move would be this.

Many people were even trembling with fear, while some astute individuals had a pretty good idea of ​​how the incident would end.

At this moment, almost everyone fell silent.

Because the price Lynn paid to eliminate Kushstein was far too high.

Not only would he have to sacrifice his own life, but he would also have to sacrifice the life of the fourth prince, Joshua.

The citizens watching this scene still had time to consider whether Lynn's actions were right or wrong, but Lynn in the sky screen didn't even have time to think.

He sighed softly, then slowly raised his right hand and snapped his fingers, ignoring the urgent shouts of a girl in a distant corner.

If he hesitates any longer, he himself will break first.

The moment the snap of the fingers occurred, the fourth prince Joshua, who had just been protected in the corner, suddenly lost consciousness, as if he had an epileptic seizure.

Seeing this scene, countless people sighed with emotion.

As the most noble prince of the empire, he was killed by Lynn with a snap of his fingers in a deal between humans and demons.

Kushustein's angry expression froze on his face, and his massive, building-like body collapsed and dissipated like quicksand.

Before this, no one expected that a terrible storm that was about to descend upon Grossington would be averted at the most critical moment by the boy whom everyone thought was the murderer. He stepped forward, entered the form of the Virtuoso at a great cost, and prevented the disaster from happening.

The scene in the sky abruptly ends here.

However, those breathtaking scenes still resonate in everyone's minds.

The young magician strolled leisurely through the old factory, effortlessly dodging the opponent's deadly attacks, disregarding his own life and death, and negotiating with a terrifying high-dimensional demon with an attitude of equality and even condescension.

Normal people cannot even maintain their composure in the face of His aura.

As for the bargaining chips, they were his own life.

What could be more captivating than such a scene?

At this point, the truth is revealed.

Lynn was neither the actual limb-splitter Burghman nor the perpetrator of a series of serial murders.

Although the Fourth Prince was indeed killed by Lynn, the ultimate reason for his death was to save the city.

As for the charge of assassinating Senator Blake in public, resulting in his lifelong paralysis, that charge now seems utterly insignificant and can even be ignored; at least, it's no longer mentioned at all.

Who is Senator Black? He's just a stray dog ​​on the roadside.

After all, as everyone has seen, if Lynn hadn't done that, the King of Cruelty would have swept through the entire Grossington, causing countless deaths and injuries—an unprecedented disaster.

The nobles might still have a chance to escape, but the unarmed common people were destined to become victims of cruelty and bloodshed.

The trial of the sacred tree may have ended here, but it is far from over.

The truth and the ending were both unexpected, plunging the entire city into silence.

"So Lynn did this to save us?"

A mother holding her baby murmured to herself, her fingers unconsciously clenching the swaddling clothes.

Old John, the tailor at the alleyway corner, suddenly took off his hat and pressed it to his chest: "My son, who was in the city garrison, was killed by the limb-splitter while on patrol."

Whispers began to spread like wildfire:
"I've heard that the Fourth Prince is an evil scientist who has conducted numerous human experiments in secret, and countless civilians have died at his hands."

"If it's true, Lynn is doing a good deed by ridding the people of a scourge."

……

The emotions were building up, and finally, someone in the crowd shouted "Lynn is innocent!" This shout was like a spark falling into a haystack, instantly igniting the long-suppressed emotions of the entire city.

At first, there were only a few scattered voices echoing, but soon it spread like wildfire.

Tens of thousands of citizens flocked to Cleric Square from all directions, their shouts growing louder and louder!
"He faced evil with his mortal body and saved the people with his bloodied hands—Lynn, he was the most tragic lone hero of this era."

Therefore, Lynn is innocent!

(End of this chapter)