Zongman: The wrong person on the ground, double Shenwei at the beginning

If a wish would have a significant impact on the entire world, then it would be elevated to S-rank.

As for EX-level prayers, they can only be created by beings that surpass ordinary beings, and are extremely rare.

Based on the inferences from the original work, Lily is indeed able to safely survive the Dark Period and reach the time when the main story begins.

However, only when Rhodes actually lived through this period did he truly feel the pervasive sense of danger, realizing that he could die at any moment.

A weak and powerless little human, without fathers or mothers or elders to care for him, oppressed by his fellow clansmen, ignored by the gods, and even forced to endure the conspicuous act of refusing to drink the divine wine again, survived until seven years later.

This is really a bit outrageous.

Perhaps only luck can explain it.

Therefore, the Grade A rating is by no means an exaggeration.

On the way back, Rod kept thinking about how to resolve this prayer.

Putting aside the fact that he had already been provoked by the Soma Familia, he would absolutely not hold back and seek revenge overnight!

He originally planned to use his divine power to attack their doorstep as soon as he got back.

Completing this wish was something I did quite easily.

With his current power and the added attribute boost from the Silent Suzuka, he could easily bring Lily out even without using Kamui.

However, the thought of those fools who used moral blackmail made Rhodes unwilling to let the other side's kin so easily.

Our hometown has a fine tradition of punishing relatives and friends.

Furthermore, the system's final reward is highly correlated with the degree to which Rhode fulfills his wish.

So how can we achieve the highest level of completion...?

"You're talking about...my private matters?"

Finn had already made many guesses about Rhodes's intentions on the way there.

Driven by fear after being imprisoned by a dark faction, they decide to form an alliance, or perhaps they are filled with resentment and plan to take the initiative...

But he never expected to hear such an answer.

Finn opened his mouth slightly in surprise.

Could you please explain in more detail?

Riveria and Grace also cast inquiring glances at him. They were actually quite puzzled as to how Rhodes, a newcomer to the city, could be involved in Finn's private affairs.

Rod leaned back in his chair and spoke softly.

"A thousand years ago, there was a group of noble warriors."

"The title 'Spear for Slaying Monsters' or 'Guardians of the Continent' both refer to them."

"As long as the crimson smoke rises, even if they are thousands of miles away, they will rush over to save countless lives, truly a model of knighthood."

Finn's eyes lit up, he sat up straight, and spoke with a tone of longing and admiration.

"Indeed, that is the glory and pride of us little people—the Knights of Fenana!"

"It was inspired by Fenana, the goddess of the Lilliputians, that I embarked on the journey to revive my people!"

"I didn't expect that you, Rhodes, would also know about this history!"

Finn cast an approving and friendly glance at him, as if he had found a kindred spirit!

Upon hearing this, Leila crossed her legs and clicked her tongue in a low voice.

"I read that story later too... Hmph, Finana is just a fictional goddess after all, and there are so many idiots in those knights that I even suspect the whole story was made up by later generations."

"If it were me, I would never allow the Knights to meet such a tragic end as being betrayed!"

Lyra continued her sharp complaints as always, but this time she was met with a subtle look from Rhodes, making her somewhat uncomfortable.

"W-What's wrong... Rod, do you think what I said is wrong?"

"Well, you'll find out soon enough."

"Damn it! When we get back, I'll definitely have Maru treat your riddle-man symptoms!"

Rod gently rubbed Lyra's head, calming the cunning rat's eagerness to pounce.

“In my hometown, there is a saying: ‘Good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds are punished.’ This means that all good and evil deeds are seen by the gods, and the impartial gods will ultimately make a fair judgment.”

A sneer flashed in Rhodes' eyes.

"However, all of this is nothing more than a means of self-comfort for those who are powerless to change reality, and a lie used by the ruled class to maintain stability."

"After all, there are countless examples proving that not only do wicked people live longer than good people, but they also live more comfortably."

Chapter 33 Luckily, you were chosen by the Goddess of Justice (Seeking flowers and votes)

The realistic and heavy topic made even the breathing in the room seem faint.

"So, when people realized that this idea was wavering, they thought they were clever and came up with another theory: 'Cause and effect are inescapable.'"

"They firmly believe that evil people will go to hell after death and be punished by the gods, and will suffer in their next life."

"Good people will be reborn into good families and live a happy life."

"but..."

Rhodes paused, rubbing Lyra's hand, and looked directly at Finn, who was listening intently to him. Lyra seemed to sense Rhodes's complicated feelings and placed her small hand in his.

Warmth is passed between small hands and big hands.

"If a good person who suffered greatly in their previous life is reincarnated and then suffers again, what excuse will they come up with this time?"

The curve of his lips was full of sarcasm, and his dark eyes were filled with mockery.

"If good people don't get good rewards and evil people don't face punishment, will anyone continue to be a good person? I'd like to hear Finn's answer."

Finn frowned, took a deep breath, and scratched his head in annoyance.

"Oh dear, you're the one who joined the Familia of Justice, yet you come here to question my justice with a question that you know has no right answer...."

"I think only when I become strong enough to bear everything will I stop placing my hopes on others."

"However, I personally prefer the ending where justice is rewarded."

Rhodes didn't let Finn off the hook so easily, and continued to press him with sharp eyes.

"If someone is born weak and cannot become strong or escape no matter what, their spirit may become addicted to the divine wine because they are tempted by others."

"After waking up and realizing she could no longer wallow in depravity, she refused to drink the divine wine, only to be ostracized and exploited as a result. After experiencing all this, can you still expect her to maintain her noble sense of justice and relentlessly strive to become stronger?"

Finn pondered for a long time, but finally met Rhodes's scrutinizing gaze with unwavering resolve.

"If such beings truly exist, then saving them and giving them the will to live is the very meaning of our existence!"

"Now that I've given my answer... then you should tell me who that person is, or rather, whose reincarnation they are...."

Rod smiled slightly.

Did you guess it?

Finn spread his hands with a wry smile.

"To prevent me from suddenly being unable to accept it, and to prevent me from separating my past life from this life, they guided me step by step to make the promise."

Even if I'm slow on the uptake, I should have realized it by now.

Finn looked at Rhodes with a complicated expression.

"Are you really a newbie...? I do regret not adding you to the Loki Familia that day."

Grace also breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a chill run down her spine.

After all these years together, this was the first time he'd ever seen a monster like Finn who was led by the nose from beginning to end...

"It's good that you joined the Astrea Familia."

A feeling of agreement arose in everyone's hearts.

If such a guy were to go astray, the mere thought of it would drive everyone crazy.

Finn and Grace both cast grateful glances at Riveria, but Riveria herself frowned and tilted her head in confusion.

"Why are you all looking at me like that... Even without me, Rhodes wouldn't have gone astray, right?"

Like a parent who has an inexplicable trust in their child, she looked at Rod with confidence, but Rod quietly looked away.

"!!!"

"Wait, wait, Rod, why are you looking away?!"

After a period of commotion, they finally got back to the main topic after Finn persuaded them to stop.

Finn took a sip of tea, trying to prepare himself mentally.

"So the other party is...?"

"Liliruka Erd, a dwarf from the Soma Familia."

At this point, Rhodes no longer needed to hide anything.

The emphasis on the dwarf race made the two people present jump, and coupled with Rhodes's previous mention of reincarnation, an absurd idea involuntarily arose in their minds.

No way...

"You actually got to know other little people behind my back? I'll definitely interrogate you properly when we get back."

Leila first sighed with feigned resentment, then asked half-jokingly.

"But if you're so interested in her, is she the reincarnation of some important figure in the Knights of Fenana?"

She was initially somewhat indifferent and dismissive, until she heard that name.

Rod spoke calmly.

"Fenyana".

"puff--"

"what?!"

"ah???!".

Chapter 34 Loki's Deepest Regret (Seeking Flowers and Votes)

The goblins and dwarves who were listening in all stared wide-eyed, their expressions filled with disbelief.

Did they hear it correctly?

Rhodes is talking about the reincarnation of that Lilliputian goddess?!

Finn wiped the tea from the corner of his mouth, stood up, leaned forward with his hands on the table, and stared intently at Rhodes with narrowed eyes.

"Rhodes, do you know what Fenana means to our people? This is no joke!"

Ignoring Finn's imposing aura, Rhodes crossed his legs.

"It's easy to verify whether this is true or not. Just ask the god Gubernius who forged your weapons, and you'll know for sure. And when you passed through the Eran Forest where the Knights perished, didn't you feel even a trace of nostalgia?"

Finn's blue eyes narrowed sharply.

“.....!”

A slight smile appeared on Rod's lips.

"That's right, you are also the reincarnation of the Knights of the past. Your previous life was Finn (Dim), the one who opened up the path to the Great Cave and created the [Hoops of True Valor] that now connects Orario!"

Finn's mouth was slightly open, but he couldn't speak for a long time.

The series of disruptive pieces of information caused the hero to fall into a state of mental confusion in a short period of time.

Lyra recalled the look in Rhodes' eyes when she mocked the Knights, stiffly turned her head, and poked Rhodes' waist.

"Could it be me too..."

Rod revealed a wicked smile.