Hyper-Dimensional Player

Chapter 973: Chapter 21: Divine Grace Transfer_3

Lierla remained the focal point of attention.

However, the Suffering Church’s forces near Sellgunth were nearly exhausted. Goddess of Torment, Lavita, couldn’t afford to lose all the church’s upper echelons here; she would surely need some time to recuperate and cultivate new believers.

In contrast to the Suffering Church, the followers of the Goddess of Plague were quite patient. Perhaps it was because their actions had provoked too many enemies, they only committed a small portion of their forces near Sellgunth.

As soon as they noticed things weren’t going well, those plague priests quickly withdrew.

Yet before leaving, they spread a wave of plague into the surrounding waters of Sambia. Having come all this way, they had to proclaim the might of the Goddess somehow; otherwise, wouldn’t it have been in vain?

The Poison Plague Church withdrew towards the direction of Storm Mountain, led by a Divine Favored, leaving behind over ten heads.

That area borders the ruins of the Netheril Empire, where there are many powerful beastman warlords; seldom do people venture deep inside.

"Release Fitch-Silvertongue."

"Hand him over to the Red Robe Mages."

Upon returning to the Joyful Church, Duncan immediately said to the priestess beside him, "Confiscate all his properties in Sellgunth."

This person could be killed or not.

Duncan had beheaded the chief Divine Favored of the Suffering Church under everyone’s gaze, partially restoring the church’s prestige. Fitch-Silvertongue was an informant for the Red Robe Mages; unless they wanted a complete fallout with them, it had to be handled cautiously.

The Wealth Church could operate in both black and white areas; they also had trade with the Red Robe Mages of Sell.

At this time, the enchanting Lady Sestha White approached. Her gaze held a trace of eagerness as she glanced at the distant Mother of Great Bliss and then whispered to Duncan, "Prince Yasang will leave tomorrow."

Leaving so soon?

Duncan’s expression was slightly surprised. His brows furrowed as if pondering something.

Lady Sestha White softly said, "The Comer Kingdom has encountered some troubles recently."

"The trade routes through the Storm Mountain have been blocked by beastman warlords."

"Many goods are stuck domestically."

"If Lord Duncan could help him solve this trouble, surely he would gain his friendship."

Duncan glanced at Lady Sestha White beside him and, understanding her meaning, said, "This small matter is not a problem at all."

This was a reward.

It was also the foundation for long-term cooperation.

With the backing of the Wealth Church, this matter was indeed no bother for Duncan. After receiving his reply, Lady Sestha White, with a charming smile, lifted her skirt slightly like a blooming flower and withdrew, saying, "Then I’ll go inform Prince Yasang of this good news."

It was unclear when.

On the way back to the Divine Hall of Joy, people constantly reported news to Duncan. In contrast, the Mother of Great Bliss had fewer Joyful Priests surrounding her.

Divine Grace wouldn’t lie; some people’s stances had begun to waver.

Currently, the only status the Mother of Great Bliss could boast of was the title of ’Great Mother’ along with being the ’Lover of the Goddess of Joy.’

But there were many women.

Given Lierla’s identity as the Goddess of Joy, with some of the amorous rumors in the Bright Water Realm, the Mother of Great Bliss seemed somewhat insignificant.

Compared to that, in this turbulent situation, a strong and powerful golden protector was more favored by the Goddess of Joy.

Not to mention that, to some extent, Duncan had helped her ally with the Wealth Church’s fortunes.

But due to this event, the Goddess of Joy, Lierla, clearly felt a sense of crisis, even a bit nostalgic for her good sister, ’Waukeen.’

If Duncan hadn’t emerged unexpectedly, apart from clinging to the Goddess of Love, she couldn’t think of any way to get through the crisis.

If the Secular Church were to collapse,

both her Joy Church and Waukeen’s Wealth Church would have to withdraw from this region.

Inside the Great Joy Hall.

The Mother of Great Bliss watched Duncan surrounded by the crowd, her expression quite complex, but she quickly regained some composure, summoning her closest maid to whisper a few instructions.

Now that her prestige had plummeted, to maintain her former power and status, she had to make a change.

The best way was to form a secret allegiance with Duncan-Starfall.

As long as this man was willing to support her, she would remain the Great Mother of the Joyful faction, able to continue with the music and dance.

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