Storm of Gods

Chapter 267: Ways to Return to the City

Barty had several impulses to sneak back, but he ultimately restrained himself, knowing full well that there was no room for luck.

“Mr. Lion, it’s good that you’ve calmed down. Based on what you’ve said, Tiber City is somewhat like the early Fifth Age of Valland, where the Church’s authority is supreme and holds the power of life and death. In this environment, protecting yourself is the most important thing. If you find a way, you’ll need even more patience,” Cantona said.

“Thank you, Mr. Taurus, I won’t act impulsively,” Batty said. He was considered quite mature for his age, and his personality had matured considerably after experiencing so much.

“That’s a bit difficult. According to your situation, a new lamplighter will only take over when the lamplighter dies, or you can only wait indefinitely. What if the lighthouse malfunctions?” Estella said.

“If the lighthouse malfunctions, a new lighthouse keeper will lead a team to investigate, but as far as I know, the original lighthouse keeper will still be punished in such cases,” Barty said.

A silence fell over the crowd; the so-called punishment was probably that they wouldn't survive.

This is a dead end. If nothing goes wrong, no one will come, let alone go back. But if something goes wrong, going back will mean certain death.

“You’ve discovered a way to combat delirium. Going back might be a great achievement that would absolve you of your guilt,” Estella suddenly said. “If you’re confident in this method.”

Bati's heart was also pounding, because this was also a possible guess in his mind. If he could gain the approval of the chief monk, he would not care about his own fate, as he could help the people of Dipo City solve the suffering that had plagued them for thousands of years.

puff.

“Naive,” Christian said calmly. “You’re just asking for trouble.”

Estella frowned. "Mr. Cancer, the city of Diva has been trapped by delirium. If Mr. Leo finds a solution, their chief sect might be eager for credit, but it might not necessarily be detrimental to Mr. Leo, right?"

“Miss Aries, you are too kind,” Christian said gently. “Theoretically, it is possible, but in reality, it is not possible at all. The situation in Diva City is very strange. We still have no way of knowing what kind of being this unheard-of Triad God is. But the delusions that the Triad God could not solve were solved by a Rahu. Where do you think those chief monks are? The best-case scenario is that they seize the Lion's method and then provide it to a very small number of people, or even a better way to control the entire city.”

“Miss Aries, Mr. Cancer is right. We can’t compare our understanding of the continent of Valland to that of Diva City. According to the situation at the beginning of the Fifth Era, Mr. Lion’s discovery is more likely to be treated as heresy. As for the method, it will be controlled by the Church. If this method doesn’t work without Mr. Lion, the consequences will be even more serious.” Cantona is from the Church of the Underworld. Even in this era, the Church’s methods are chilling, let alone on the continent of Misty Mist.

Barty instinctively looked in the direction of Mr. Gemini. Li Xin was also pondering. He completely agreed with Cancer and Taurus's statement that getting back was indeed quite troublesome.

Christian was speechless. Why look at the twins? What use are they? "Actually, this matter is difficult in some ways, and simple in others."

Immediately, everyone's attention returned to Mr. Cancer, but Christian remained silent, leaving everyone eager to know more.

“Mr. Cancer, things are probably not as easy as you say. We shouldn’t give any advice rashly, or we might end up in trouble for Mr. Leo,” Cantona said.

Christian glanced at Taurus indifferently. "Leo, do you have a way to attract some Lickers, a lot of them?"

“Sure, Mr. Cancer, the Misty Continent has everything except monsters.” Barty nodded.

“That’s simple. You lure them up to the lighthouse, destroy the torch, and then wait for them to come and get you. You can take a few injuries if you want,” Christian said calmly. “But Mr. Lion just said that if you fail to guard the lighthouse properly, you will be punished,” Miss Aries said with some worry.

Li Xin suddenly realized, "Mr. Cancer, that was a brilliant move!"

Taurus was stunned for a moment, then realized what he meant, "Amazing!"

The remaining Leo and Aries were still a bit confused.

“We’ve overlooked one thing: Mr. Lion has a divine relic of extremely high level inside him. So, whether he lives or dies, he will be brought back. As long as the circumstances of the accident are reasonable, there’s a high probability that Mr. Lion will remain safe and sound in the city. Of course, it’s hard to say what will happen next. He might be monitored, but the probability of him being executed is very small,” Li Xin said.

Because containers for divine relics, especially suitable containers, are very difficult to find.

“That’s right. Let’s go back to the city and settle down first. That way, there will always be opportunities. Given the situation in Tiberias, the Church of the Three Powers is definitely extremely confident and there will definitely be gaps. Mr. Lion might even get promoted.” Cantona nodded and said. He knew the church too well.

“Lion, as long as you behave in accordance with the church’s needs, you will have a great chance. They desperately need an obedient and controllable vessel, so it’s only natural for them to give you something in return,” Christian said, waving his hand.

What laws are important is not what matters; what matters is the demands of those above.

Batistuta didn't quite understand, but he trusted everyone, so he stood up and thanked them.

Everyone waved their hands, but the person they really wanted to thank was Mr. Cancer.

Christian also realized the role of the Leo: to help him establish authority. Then, he looked gently at Miss Aries, displaying her handsome, gentlemanly, intelligent, knowledgeable, and powerful qualities...

"Ahem, I have another question," Li Xin said.

Christian was speechless. Why was this guy so difficult? But his current image as a leader was what it was, and he couldn't afford to ruin it. Fine, he'd show them what he was capable of today and completely win them over. "Go ahead and say it. There's nothing that can't be solved."

“I’ve been investigating the dark cuisine branch recently. People who eat dark cuisine become addicted, and when they lose control, they will uncontrollably dig out and devour the hearts of their victims. Is there any way to quickly identify people who have eaten dark cuisine?” Li Xin asked.

Estella's heart skipped a beat. She had heard about the visceral demon since last time, and she had been paying attention to it ever since, including the case of Anthony. She had heard her father mention it more than once.

Is this still the Royal City of Heldan? Has it been infiltrated by the Dark Cuisine branch?

Seeing that no one spoke, Li Xin continued, "If someone is already addicted, how long would it take to make them lose control through imprisonment?"

(End of this chapter)