Storm of Gods

Chapter 190 When Luck Comes, It's Unstoppable

Upon arriving at the Holy Zealots Institute base, Li Xin surprisingly found it quite nice after visiting it so many times. Although it was also a Holy Zealots Institute, Heldan's feng shui was much more comfortable, and the conditions at the Holy Zealots Institute were far superior, with a more pleasant atmosphere. Of course, this was largely due to Simmons; interesting people can make an environment even better.

Upon seeing Li Xin arrive, everyone in the base immediately surrounded him, chattering excitedly. Unbeknownst to them, Li Xin had already won their respect and trust. After all, in the Order Academy, nothing was more convincing than strength, and all dissent had been exhausted in the battle.

"The notary is His Highness Prince Aklis?" Li Xin was taken aback. "Are duels these days all about such prestige?"

Simmons smiled wryly, "His Highness Ackles has always enjoyed a good show, and Anthony's affair has caused a great deal of controversy in the cabinet. I've been dragged into it."

“After returning, the family held a special meeting, and he was told that he could only succeed in this battle and could not afford to fail,” Celia said. “Those relatives probably thought that Lei Jue was a spoiled brat like Anthony.”

“If it were a one-on-one matchup against Anthony, I could give him a handicap,” Simmons said.

When hard work and talent combine, life doesn't lie. Among his generation, Didia was definitely a knight who was ruthless to himself, talented, and had a strong faith. Such people often receive the favor of the Earth Mother Goddess when they improve their strength. Simmons considered himself to be a very hardworking person, but in terms of faith and focus, Didia was one of the few whom he had to admire.

Lancer, Locke, and others who usually love to boast kept quiet. Boasting is a form of entertainment, but to spout nonsense at a time like this would be a sign of a madman. Montcareta's title of eighth rank was not something to be taken lightly; it was earned with the king's approval, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, they would all inherit their family's titles.

If Simmons wins this battle, it will definitely surprise everyone and leave a very deep impression on the royal family. The family feels that this is a golden opportunity. Compared to the slim chance of leading the Order of the Church to victory in the War of Glory, this opportunity is much better. The family members still approve of Simmons, after all, he came from the Secret Castle. However, the older generation is extremely pessimistic about the level of the Order of the Church. In their eyes, the Order of the Church will only be a follower of the Knight Academy in a hundred years. However, in the George family, as long as the old count is alive, the old count has the final say.

"Is he the only one who can choose the notary?" Li Xin asked.

“Choose one from each side,” Simmons said. He had originally asked his grandfather to invite someone of high rank and authority, at least to save his life. Unless it was an irreconcilable feud, there was no need to actually kill the other party in a knightly duel. But Celia said he was stupid. Thinking back to the situation at the Ivory Bay restaurant, there was obviously a better notary.

"Shall I go with you?" Li Xin asked.

"Brother Li, I feel at ease with you here." Simmons breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't find anyone whose status was comparable to His Highness the Prince, but in the Secret Fortress, Brother Li and His Highness were on the same level, and His Highness seemed to accept this.

"Don't worry, I'm not so sure. If this guy's strength is similar to Zheng Shengxun's, you're very likely to get killed. Training has started today, brothers. I'll warm up with Young Master Xiong Ying first, and then we'll spar with each other later," Li Xin said.

"Brother Li, you can just focus on accompanying the captain. We're not in a hurry." Lancer still felt pain in his body.

"No, we're all comrades in the same boat. We can't favor one over the other. Besides, aren't you going to participate in the War of Glory of the Earth Mother?" Li Xin asked curiously.

"Brother Li, don't listen to their nonsense. These guys just need to be taught a lesson." Celia glared fiercely at the crowd. Where could they find a master like this? These guys had actually chickened out. What were they all pretending to be so manly all this time? They couldn't hold back when it mattered. Celia's disdainful look had its effect. Lancer and the others decided to fight. They couldn't let their goddess look down on them. What if Celia fell for someone like Li Xin? Where would they go to complain then?

The fifth branch of the Hexbird Society in the Saint Zee district recently made a fortune from the Hexbird newspaper due to the Viscount Anthony's affair, with sales soaring and the newspaper giving the Heldan Daily a good thrashing. Of course, with the release of the King's daily report, the controversy has temporarily come to an end, and everyone can wait patiently for the investigation results. His Majesty the King still holds considerable authority in the hearts of the people, and they believe that the King will give them justice and will not let the real culprit go unpunished.

With this mindset, people finally noticed the strange stories in the Hexbird Weekly, including a novel using metaphorical writing, The Utopia Revenge. This kind of popular story about ordinary people at the bottom of society resonated with people the most, especially the kind about revenge, which resonated with the innate sense of justice of ordinary people. Coupled with the Anthony incident, attention began to increase, and even the strange phenomenon of people wanting to buy back the magazine appeared.

The lack of significant reaction previously was due to public focus on the internal organ demon and the Bird News's ineffective reporting, which fueled resentment. However, everything has now reversed, with the Bird News once again representing justice and allowing the true story of the Utopia feud to fully unfold.

The newspaper received a constant stream of letters from readers, along with many gifts. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. In Lilong, they mainly publish important news and news about Hextech. In Heldan, people love art, so they also publish interviews or works by well-known local painters, writers, and other artists, and receive praise and gifts. But this level of enthusiasm and extravagance is unprecedented.

The editorial department also held an emergency discussion about whether to reprint the previous issue of the weekly magazine, because the price of acquiring this edition of the magazine on the market had doubled. President Ma was anxious because he could not make this money, after all, the entertainment and public relations expenses were almost emptying the Bird Publishing House. However, after discussion, it was ultimately rejected. On the one hand, the other news in the weekly magazine was outdated and not suitable for reprinting, but as for the novel, it could be published as a book after it was serialized to a certain extent. Seeing the price of this edition of the weekly magazine constantly rising on the black market, the president finally reluctantly did not make this money.

Christie, as the secretary, was essentially the head of the Bird Society. Looking at the huge pile of gifts, Christie was a little overwhelmed. After all, she had been in the Bird Society for several years and had seen many popular reports or artists. Some were even invited by nobles to be honored guests because of the reports, gaining both fame and fortune. Of course, there were also proud artists who continued to live their own lives, but most of these were people who had already gained some fame through the reports. Li Xin's novel was quite impressive, which meant that this novel was on track to become a huge hit.

Honestly, she initially just thought it was interesting and anticipated. She didn't expect that there would be someone among the Night Watchers who could express themselves in this way. However, she overlooked the fact that she had a special identity and was carrying out special missions. She had seen many secret events and her mindset was different. Even she found it interesting and readable, so you can imagine what kind of impact it would have on ordinary people.

A kind and courageous young man is framed and imprisoned in a secret prison in a mysterious world, with no way to escape. The protagonist is doomed, and the person who framed him is still at large. Despair is the sense of powerlessness that many ordinary people feel. Anger and anticipation are at their peak. At this moment, the dungeon floor is dug up, and a mysterious old man appears. The old man also has a special secret identity. And then what?
What can the old man actually bring?
The internal organ demon incident has come to an end. The people believe that Anthony is the real culprit and are just waiting for the king to judge him. Since nobles are involved, the citizens of Heldan also know that things are not simple. The cabinet will definitely have to play a game of power. How can fairness be demonstrated?

Unfortunately, the Utopia Chronicles is in a similar situation now. Can we give the protagonist justice?
Christie realized that the current buzz was not the peak, but only the beginning. Because the circulation of that issue of the weekly magazine was not high, many people had not yet heard the story. The real buzz would come after the story continued to spread by word of mouth.

The editor-in-chief has already sent reporters out to conduct market research in order to assess the weekly print run. After all, we can't let middlemen make all the money. Making money will also please Earl George and make him more steadfast in his support for Hexbird News. At this time, Hexbird News desperately needs the support of people inside Heldan. And although it may seem like just the Earl, he actually represents a force behind him.

Ma Zhe has been busy lately, so he left the task of getting Li Xin to submit the manuscript to Christie, since Li Xin is more familiar with Christie than he is with her.

Christy was a little embarrassed; after what happened last time, she had acted impulsively.
We were planning to let things cool down a bit recently, but it seems like that's not going to work now.
Although Li Xin is young, Christie doesn't really treat him like a young man; if you're not careful, he might get the better of you.

The work definitely needs to be done.

If he wants to buy her drinks again, should she accept or refuse?
(End of this chapter)