Becoming a god by raising witches

"You're pushing Hannah into a fire pit! You're just a parasite who only knows how to leech off your sister!"

Locke slapped Redo Campbell's hand away. "You coward, what right do you have to talk to me like that?"

Just as Locke turned to leave, Redo Campbell grabbed Locke's shoulder and whispered,

“You don’t know Lloyd at all. He’s the one who spread rumors behind Hannah’s back and made her unable to find a job.”

"What does it matter? As long as he's willing to support Hannah and me, what does it matter if Hannah doesn't have a job?"

Locke said dismissively, as if it were the most normal thing in the world.

“In Kosork, beautiful girls become mistresses of rich men every day. Their fate is better than being sold to the Rose Theatre. It’s not shameful.”

Redo Campbell gritted his teeth again and said angrily,

“Locke, Lloyd is also involved in Werner’s death. The night before Werner jumped, I saw her run out of Lloyd’s office crying, her clothes disheveled. And Werner wasn’t the first, nor the last. Before her, Kara, Nadia, and the others, which one of them didn’t suffer? Lloyd is a scumbag!”

Locke turned around and gave Redo Campbell a cold look.

"Oh."

Redo Campbell was slightly stunned. He was so angry with Locke that he felt like his lungs were about to explode, but he was helpless against Locke.

He couldn't possibly go up to Hannah and tell her what a terrible person Lloyd was.

He didn't have the courage.

If Locke hadn't kept provoking him, he wouldn't have had the courage to say what he just said. He had always been a cowardly bystander, choosing to accept everything in order to keep his job.

The only fortunate thing was that Hannah, whom he had always secretly loved, did not fall victim to Lloyd's cruelty.

But Lloyd also drove Hannah to the brink of despair.

If Hannah can't find a job soon, her and Locke's lives will surely go downhill.

Redo Campbell seems to have already foreseen Hannah's ultimate fate as Lloyd's mistress.

He couldn't help but say another thing to Locke.

“Lloyd already has a mistress, a very beautiful mistress.”

“I know you’re just spreading rumors. You don’t want to see Hannah living a comfortable life. You want to see her fall into poverty and become a streetwalker, and then you’ll patronize her generously.”

Locke turned around and said coldly.

Redo Campbell was stunned. He had to admit that he had indeed had such thoughts before, but hearing Locke say them made him feel ashamed.

He blushed and tried to deny it, "No, I didn't! Lloyd's mistress is named Sheryl. You can look it up if you don't believe me. She lives in the Woolf Mansions on Sycamore Street in the East End."

Having obtained the most crucial information, Locke ignored the man behind him. If Redo Campbell hadn't stopped talking to the other reporter, preventing him from hearing any of Lloyd's secrets, Locke would never have resorted to this method to extract information from Redo Campbell.

Jerry, the golden retriever who had become Eileen's mount, barked.

Locke looked down and saw Eileen stretching lazily.

"Is it really necessary to investigate such a trivial matter? Didn't you already take that fat man's life?"

Erin said.

Locke knew that the fat man Hannah was talking about was Lloyd.

"If Lloyd's true colors aren't exposed, Hannah will never be able to return to journalism and realize her dreams."

"Alright, is your faith in the orthodox goddess of life, or in the goddess of fate who has always wanted to usurp the goddess of life's authority?"

Eileen squinted at Locke, knowing she could immediately tell if he was lying by the color of his soul.

Although Locke knew very little about mysticism, he did understand basic religious common sense. The goddess of life was a righteous god, while the god of fate was called an evil god. The religion of fate had been expelled from the country 20 years ago.

Within the Kingdom of Tumen, only the existence of the Goddess of Life and the God of Alchemy is recognized; all other religions and deities are referred to as heretics and evil gods.

According to records, many years ago, the Fate Cult attempted to use tens of thousands of people as a blood sacrifice in an attempt to awaken their God of Fate. Unfortunately, the attempt was reported and discovered in time, preventing the tragedy from happening.

Therefore, the Church of Destiny has always had a bad reputation, and some people even say that the members of the Church of Destiny are suicidal lunatics.

The fact that Eileen asked herself this question most likely means that she suspects herself to be a cultist of fate.

Because true members of the Life Cult will wear a leaf pendant around their necks and pray before meals, representing their devout faith.

Hannah and Locke clearly did not.

Locke was innocent, suspected of being a follower of an evil god.

"If you're willing to be my teacher in the field of mysticism, I don't mind telling you."

"Teacher? Heh, dream on. You are my servant under a 100-year contract."

Eileen proudly raised her head.

She would never teach an ordinary person for nothing.

"Ok."

Locke shrugged helplessly.

"In short, they're all cult members. Are you interested in converting to a different faith?"

Eileen continued to ask.

Locke looked at Eileen with a puzzled expression.

"The mysterious being who has been watching me noticed you when we switched bodies. He is very interested in you and asked me to ask you if you would be willing to be His agent in this world."

Eileen's cat-like face suddenly turned serious.

Locke felt a chill run down his spine. He never expected that exchanging bodies with Eileen would attract the attention of an evil god!

Chapter 42, A Gift of Fate

Although we don't know who is behind Eileen, a god who needs to sacrifice lives to become stronger is undoubtedly an evil god, not much different from the god of fate.

If I agree, would that be considered selling my soul?

In Locke's eyes, there is no difference between evil gods and demons.

If I can gain superpowers by feeding witches, why would I need to worship evil gods?

“I’m sorry, I can’t believe in Him. I’m very firm in my own beliefs.”

Eileen narrowed her eyes and realized he wasn't lying.

At the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief.

She was genuinely worried that Locke would agree, because she had only borrowed that person's power and made a deal with that person; at most, she was just an outer follower.

If Locke becomes that person's representative, wouldn't his status be above mine?

How could she feel at ease letting Locke be her servant?

Before leaving the cemetery, Hannah and Locke said goodbye to Werner's father and brother.

"Uncle Yuri, don't worry, I will definitely find out the truth about this and give Weina an explanation."

"Waina...didn't she commit suicide?"

Yuri Burde's hand trembled slightly, and the pipe fell to the ground. Eri immediately bent down to pick it up for her father.

There must be a reason behind this.

Hannah said firmly.

In fact, Yuri Burde also didn't want to believe that Via had left so suddenly without leaving a single word.

"Thank you, Hannah, you are a true friend of Werner."

"Eri, please take good care of Uncle Yuri."

"I will, Sister Hannah."

As Hannah, Locke, and a cat and a dog walked away, a heartbroken Yuri Burd suddenly realized what was happening. He reached out and shouted,

"Jerry! Come back quickly!"

"Why did Jerry go with Hannah and Locke?"

Eric looked puzzled, but he quickly caught up and took his Golden Retriever's leash.

Yuri Burd, who was originally very grateful to Hannah and Locke, now had rather complicated feelings.

Of course, he didn't blame Hannah, but instead shifted all the blame to the idle Locke.

'That damn Locke, not only does he beat children, he even tried to kidnap my dog!'

He gave Locke a resentful look.

Locke felt a chill run down the back of his neck; it seemed the elderly, retired prison guard was already plotting to kill him.

Eileen was picked up by Locke, and the dog was finally free. It jumped into Eric's arms and kept licking Eric, covering his face with its saliva to express its gratitude for saving it.

They left the cemetery and returned to Old Tom's apartment, where they exchanged the information they had gathered.

“Valeria is unwilling to admit it, and I have to understand her. She has a loving family, and if her husband finds out about this, it will affect her marriage. I was too naive.”

Hannah said dejectedly.

“It’s alright, Hannah, Redo Campbell has given us two good leads.”