No health bar? You call this stunningly beautiful NPC sickly?

The old royal court, the courtroom.

Outside the sacred church where this goddess resides, how could so many forces be hidden in this strange world?

This surprised both Shen Die and Han Yue.

Han Yue took a step forward, lowered his head, and maintained a respectful tone.

"Your Highness, we are just a few insignificant lost souls who stumbled into this sacred land by chance while trying to escape the monsters outside. We had no intention of offending you."

"Your radiance has dispelled our unease. If our arrival has disturbed your slumber, we are willing to do our best to serve you, only to atone for our mistakes."

Han Yue's words, as always, demonstrated his competence in handling affairs.

This person is surprisingly sensible, Mu Zhixi nodded secretly.

These words not only cleared him of suspicion but also aptly expressed respect, and even proactively demonstrated his potential value.

It's so pleasant to listen to; no wonder she's one of her top choices for working people.

Mu Zhixi was just thinking about it. If they really admitted that they were from the old royal court, she would probably have to make up a complicated power relationship diagram on the spot.

With a ding, a system notification popped up in front of each of the four players.

[Congratulations on discovering the hidden faction: Sanctuary Cathedral.]

[Faction Introduction: A supreme force that vanished in the ancient era of a bizarre world.]

This faction has a clear hierarchy, a complete belief system, and historical conflicts with several unknown forces.

[Currently accessible key character: Goddess Ran.]

[Tip: You can increase your favorability with key figures by completing tasks they issue. Once you reach the required favorability level, you can choose to join their faction and receive various rewards such as protection and hidden high scores.]

"What? Joining the secret faction of the strange side?"

The four men stared at their respective panels, momentarily speechless, their expressions varied.

Since the establishment of the Anomaly Management Bureau, among the tens of millions of strategy posts on the forum, no one has ever mentioned that players can actually join the powerful faction of the original inhabitants of the dungeon.

Shen Die and Han Yue exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of amazement in each other's eyes.

The absence of relevant information on the forum does not mean that this kind of thing has never happened.

More likely, those players who were fortunate enough to come into contact with such hidden forces either failed to meet the requirements to join or simply did not survive to bring this astonishing news out.

An opportunity that could change their gaming careers is now before them. If they can seize it, they could become the first players in the world to successfully join the Weird faction.

Mu Zhixi also saw her own notification.

[The temporary faction for the Sanctuary Cathedral has been generated.]

[Embarkation of a base: Red Moon Branch Church.]

[Current number of trusted users: 0]

[Basic tasks can be assigned: Cleaning, Repairing, Offering, and Repentance.]

Mu Zhixi's eyes lit up; this was just the right time!

She was still considering how to ask these players to work for her willingly.

This instance system can be quite efficient sometimes.

Seeing that the goddess on the high seat remained aloof and indifferent, the four people below huddled beside the bench, none daring to speak without permission.

"Your Highness."

Seeing that the being on the high platform had not given any new instructions, Han Yue had no choice but to bite the bullet again and keep a very humble attitude.

"We have long heard of the glory of the Holy Land and have always longed to be blessed by you. If there is anything you need us to do, just tell us."

"If you have any orders, just give them."

Shen Die also stepped forward, making her stance clear.

The remaining two new players were still a little confused, but seeing that the two veterans had expressed their opinions, they quickly lowered their heads as well.

Mu Zhixi sat upright in her high-backed chair, quite pleased with the players' initiative.

Experienced gamers are different; they really make things easier for you.

Mu Zhixi did not respond, but chose to remain silent, allowing the mystery to build for a while longer.

From the perspective of several players, the goddess on the high seat seemed to be lost in some distant memory, pausing for a long time before finally speaking.

"This matter is far beyond your comprehension, outsiders."

Foreign players?

As soon as those four words were uttered, the expressions of the four people below turned sour. Their identity as players was their biggest secret.

The supernatural is responsible for creating carnage, while players are responsible for surviving the carnage. All the strategy guides on the forums are just discussing the confrontation and game between these two.

No one had ever imagined that there would be beings in a dungeon who clearly knew that they were players.

Mu Zhixi turned her head towards them.

"I often wonder, is the world you live in really as wonderful as he described?"

At this point, the four of them were completely at a loss for words and were extremely flustered.

Han Yue and Shen Die looked at each other again, and this time, their expressions became serious.

This being, rated as the most dangerous by the system, actually has some understanding of the real world.

What's even more intriguing is the sentence he described; the amount of information hidden behind that sentence is immense!

This means that in the distant past, this goddess had come into contact with people from another world, just like them.

Who is that "he"? Is he a player from the past?

However, the timeline doesn't match up at all; the bizarre game has only been in the real world for a few years.

Shen Die remained silent, her brain racing as she processed the sudden information.

She knew very well that in the face of such an unfathomable being, the more questions she asked, the more mistakes she would make, and the faster she would die.

"Your Highness, the place we are in... isn't exactly a great place."

Han Yue quickly regained his composure and chose to continue speaking in accordance with the other party's words.

"But if you'd like to know, we can compile everything we know afterward for you to review."

"If your deceased friend left any instructions, we are willing to fulfill them, even though our abilities are limited."

This player's adaptability is truly top-notch, Mu Zhixi thought to herself in admiration.

However, the play must continue.

"I can sense the many confusions in your hearts."

The beauty tilted her head, seemingly recalling some old memories, yet appearing too lazy to bring them up again.

"But that is not an area you should explore. Once you find out, there will be no turning back."

There was no way back. These four words elicited different expressions from the people present.

If those meticulous researchers on the forum who are keen on exploring worldviews heard this, the entire forum would probably erupt in excitement.

Seeing that the deterrent effect had been achieved, Mu Zhixi continued her performance.

From the players' perspective, the goddess on the high platform raised her wrist, seemingly wanting to do something, but ultimately lowered it and simply shook her head gently.

"Your bodies are too weak to bear the glory of the Lord."

Mu Zhixi's gaze fell on the four people.

"However, I do have something to deal with, and if I can accomplish it, it will be a great blessing for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, new task prompts popped up on the system panels of Han Yue and the other three.

You have triggered the hidden faction quest: The Lost Kingdom (First Stage)

[Mission Objective: Locate the ruins, contacts, tokens, or remaining forces related to the Inquisition, the Old Royal Court, and the Ancient Temple in the Deep Sea, and spread the news that the Holy Church's Goddess Ran has awakened.]

[Task duration: Long-term.]

[Quest Reward 1: Unlock hidden class - Chosen One (a class that can be upgraded).]

[Quest Reward Two: A Blessing from the Holy Domain Faction]

[Quest Reward 3: Eye of the Lord - Increases Favorability.]

[Note: You are touching the edge of an old era. Please proceed with caution and strive to survive.]

[Appendix: Court Comments]: "Her Majesty the Goddess is the gentlest and most benevolent being we have ever seen."

"She listened attentively to every prayer, even those who had cursed her. She healed enemies, forgave traitors, and embraced homeless monsters."

She once said: "The Sanctuary never asks where the lambs come from, but only whether the lost are willing to return."