0p0 Chapter 197 Awakening from a Big Dream
Chapter 197 Awakening from a Big Dream
The next day was the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival.
In the morning, Hazard sat in his office as usual, reviewing documents with a furrowed brow.
The plan to create a god is on the verge of success, but recently, the city of Sumeru has not been very peaceful.
First, that group of guys who had disappeared for who knows how long and called themselves "the Seed Sect" resurfaced and accused the sage of imprisoning the gods, causing a huge uproar.
Although the Church immediately came forward to clarify that the news of the imprisonment of the gods was too shocking, the gods have not yet responded, and many opposition forces have begun to stir.
Hazard rubbed his temples with a headache, put the quill back on the pen holder, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
In addition, the two members of the Life Theory and the Cause Theory have been missing for too long. Although the Grand Disciplinarian, Seno, has not yet obtained substantial evidence, he has gradually become suspicious of them.
When he ascends to godhood, he will surely purge these foolish and unstable elements from the temple of wisdom.
For now... let's allow these clowns to continue their self-righteous performance for a while longer.
Before the mighty power of the gods, all conspiracies and schemes that attempt to overthrow Mount Sumeru and knowledge are but fleeting clouds.
However, at that very moment, a pale-faced mercenary stumbled into the sage's office.
"Great Sage! Something terrible has happened!"
Hazard's expression suddenly changed, his gaze focusing on his panicked subordinates, and a bad premonition rose in his heart.
What major event could possibly happen at this time?
"explain."
He suppressed his unease and spoke coldly.
"Reporting to...reporting to the Great Sage..."
The mercenary glanced up at Hazard's changing expression, hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and continued his report:
"My mercenaries reported...that a figure resembling the Grass God appeared in Sumeru City."
"Today, the dancers at the Zubair Theater and the young lady from the Humayi family are celebrating the birthday of the god."
"Boss Mishal has arrived at the scene... We request... We request your guidance, Great Sage..."
As he finished speaking, seemingly anticipating the impending storm, the mercenary's voice grew weaker and weaker, and he unconsciously wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"What did you say?! Say it again?!"
"Are those guys guarding the Pure Goodness Palace incompetent?! And how on earth did the Grass God even get out of the Pure Goodness Palace?!"
"This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"
A flicker of panic crossed Hazard's usually composed face, but it was quickly replaced by rage.
He is still short of enough dream energy to ascend to godhood. If something goes wrong at this crucial moment, it will be a huge problem.
"Get out! Get out! Get out now! All of you, get out!"
"Go tell that fool Mishal that he must bring the god back, no matter what it takes!"
The mercenary scrambled away, and Hazard paced back and forth in his office, his eyes gradually filled with extreme confusion and anxiety.
How is this possible? How is this possible?
The Pure Goodness Palace was transformed from the palace that the Great Compassion Tree King used for meditation. The unlocking device is only controlled by him and cannot be forcibly broken through by internal or external forces.
Even if this is... that's impossible!
Unless... there's a mole within the Siege House!
Coupled with the inexplicable leak of information about imprisoning the gods, Hazard gradually calmed down and began to suspect something.
Who is it? There's another person holding the key to Jing Shan Palace. Could it be that guy Mu Feng?
No... no, that's impossible. If he were the mole, there would be no need for him to push forward with any god-making plan. He would have had far too many opportunities to act, and it certainly wouldn't be now.
So... who exactly is it? Who is the traitor?
Hazard mentally reviewed the list of people who knew about the plan, but rejected them one by one.
Impossible... It's impossible... Since the news couldn't have leaked out, could it be that the gods' escape was just a bluff?
As his emotions gradually calmed down, Hazard slowly began to have doubts about the mercenary's report.
In any case, let's go to Jingshan Palace for a check-up first.
Having made up his mind, he hurriedly picked up the key to unlock the Pure Good Palace and left the Sage's office through the secret passage.
Hopefully he's just overthinking it, but... it's all the same.
……
Fifteen minutes later, Azar appeared at the entrance of the Pure Land Palace, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.
Everything seemed normal in front of Jingshan Palace. Two mercenaries stood in front of the gate with their weapons, and there was no sign of anything amiss.
It seems like it was just a false alarm, but just to be on the safe side, it's best to get it checked out.
“Great Sage, we have not found anything unusual since this morning. Please come in.”
The two mercenaries made way, and Azar took out the unlock key and pushed open the gate of the Pure Good Palace.
A green circular light shield floated in mid-air, the god's eyes remained closed, and the palace was as quiet as ever, which gradually calmed Azar's slightly flustered heart.
He said that it was impossible for the gods to break through Jingshan Palace and escape; it was just a petty trick that couldn't be brought to the table.
"You? Get out! Who let you in?"
The two mercenaries outside the door appeared in the Pure Good Palace without anyone noticing. Azad immediately rebuked them, but he soon realized that something was wrong.
"No...no! You're not my men, who are you?"
The two mercenaries removed their helmets that concealed their faces. One took out the Crimson Sand Staff from behind his back, while the other expressionlessly pulled the Leaf-Cutting Light from the Eye of God.
"Imprisoning the gods... Be repentant, Hazar."
……
That afternoon, news broke that the Church had imprisoned the gods, and several sages, led by Azar, were captured one by one by the disciplinary officers and are currently being imprisoned and interrogated.
The sage's conspiracy was exposed, causing an uproar.
On the other hand, the Flower Goddess Festival was held as scheduled, and this year's celebration was particularly enthusiastic, seemingly to express remorse towards the deity.
Amidst a shower of Yalda candy, Patissalan, and fluttering ribbons, the floats set off to the cheers of the crowd.
"Still thinking about Hazard?"
Kavi patted Seno on the shoulder as he was deep in thought, and Seno did not deny it, but simply nodded slightly.
“I’m wondering… what he really meant when he said, ‘It’s no use,’ ‘You should just celebrate the birth of the god.’”
Hazard's behavior just now was too bizarre; it wasn't hysteria, nor a death throes, but rather...
Sarcasm. As if he weren't the one imprisoned.
"Anyway, that guy's already in jail, he can't cause any trouble now, let's have a good celebration, Grand Disciplinary Officer!"
"Sigh... I've been dreaming for six days straight... I'm so sleepy, I need to go to Lambad Tavern for a good drink."
With that, Kavi put his hands behind his head and walked away, chuckling to himself.
Perhaps I'm overthinking it... it's just part of my job.
Seno sighed, turned around and walked towards the Seven Saints Summoning Card Game, intending to relax a bit.
Now, it's the Seven Saints' turn to summon.
The float slowly started moving, and Nasita sat quietly on it, her gaze sweeping over the throngs of people around her.
In the distance, Nil began to dance the Flower Goddess Dance, and she saw Dinazede and Dixia standing to the side.
The girls seemed to notice her gaze and waved excitedly at her, to which she returned a gentle smile.
Is this what the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival looks like...? How wonderful.
"Grass God, here's a flower for you!"
A girl in a pink dress squeezed through the crowd and presented her with a bunch of lotus flowers.
It's flowers, for me...
Nasita took the bouquet and gently stroked the girl's head, but unconsciously avoided her gaze.
The girl had a big smile on her face, and her brown eyes sparkled like a kitten waiting for praise.
"Thank you, Annie. I really like the flowers."
She loves flowers, and she also loves this kind of flower goddess birthday celebration.
only……
Nasita raised her head, and a dazzling divine light shone from her four-leaf pupils, causing time and space to stand still.
It’s time to wake up from the dream.
"Beep——"
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P.S.: The next chapter will be a little later~