Mythology Rebooted
Chapter 1066 - 378 First this way, then that way, then dead

Chapter 1066: Chapter 378 First this way, then that way, then dead

Mountain forest.

Stone steps winding upwards, ancient trees touching the sky, branches and leaves lush.

The light of the sun and the moon overhead, the sounds of birds and insects, the freshness of grass and trees; one might think they had arrived at the Naturalism Church Headquarters.

The style of the Dark Church Headquarters emphasizes inclusivity, closely related to the doctrines of the Dark Church; here, one can see the sun, the moonlight, and appreciate the harmonious life of nature.

Similarly, it is also easy to stir up anger, members of other churches would see their blood pressure rise upon seeing it.

Hidden in the mountain forest, several trial platforms are used for tests or for competing together.

Each church has similar venues, the Dark Church is no exception, learning is not the goal, rote learning won’t lead to success, transforming what is learned into practice is what makes a qualified Mage.

The trial grounds are nestled within the forest, each site surrounded by spectator seats, the central trial platform is a flat black brick surface, polished smooth as a mirror from countless faces swept across it, vaguely reflecting one’s features.

On either side, are the high-ranking officials of the Dark Church and the emissaries of the Naturalism Church.

On the Dark Church’s side, Pope Ivan sat expressionless, with the Divine Oracle High Priests around Anton strategizing on how to achieve a more elegant victory.

"You do this first, then that, and then it’s stable."

"Isn’t it bad, after all, it’s the envoy from the Naturalism Church, to disgrace them the moment they enter, what would that say about our Dark Church?"

"How about... taking it easy?"

"That wouldn’t be right, competing requires full effort, otherwise it’s not only disrespecting the opponent, but also carries the risk of underestimating and losing."

"How could we possibly lose, the referees, witnesses, organizers, co-organizers are all our people, what has he got to fight us with?"

"That’s true, then ease up a bit."

"..."

Ivan: (눈_눈)

Are you listening to yourselves, first this, then that, and then we win, who gave you such courage?

The Dark Goddess?

She’s already on their side!

First this, then that, and then you’re dead!

Ivan dared not speak the truth, firstly because he didn’t have the courage, secondly, his role as Pope reminded him that words not conducive to unity should not be spoken.

After much deliberation, he could only sacrifice Anton to cheer up the opposite side.

If Wayne is happy, the Goddess is happy, if the Goddess is happy, the Church thrives, then everyone has a bright future.

"Got it, got it."

A Black Robe figure hurried over, face excited, one of the Divine Oracle High Priests.

He gestured excitedly with hands and feet: "I just went over there to gather intelligence, guess what, that pretty boy Wayne, before he was promoted to Divine Oracle High Priest, was just a first-grade Pastor of the Naturalism Church."

"Ah, how did he rise so fast?"

"Personnel adjustment in the Naturalism Church, Pope Ludwig is about to go to the Divine Nation, that crazy woman Saina as temporary Pope manages the Naturalism Church, she promoted her cronies, appointed her student’s students to take over her roles and positions."

"Nepotism, typical of the Naturalism Church, with Saina assisting, why should our Dark Church worry about not thriving!"

"There’s more, according to gossip from there, that pretty boy is Saina’s whatnot, has some specialties, promoted through favors."

"No way, that’s her student’s student, still a child."

"I know this, not to deceive you, that kid’s background is not simple, Windsor Lunden, you know about the Lando Family, right, he’s also a Prince!"

"No wonder, an old Noble who rebelled and became a member of the Royal Family, that makes sense."

"The Naturalism Church has fallen again."

"Can’t say that, respect others’ fate, let go of the savior complex, Saina is the future Pope, it’s not our place to comment."

"I remember she and Her Holineness were peers, always compared together, who would have thought, tsk tsk, she’s fallen to this state now."

"Indeed, our Her Holiness would definitely not be like this."

"A pretty boy who climbed up through family and appearance, I’ve got this in the bag."

"..."

Ivan: ε=(′д`*)))

Life is hard, the Pope sighs.

Hearing Ivan’s sigh, Anton stepped out of the gossiping group, whispering cautiously, "His Holiness the Pope, rest assured, I understand the rules, the Naturalism Church sent only a pretty boy here, no real fighters, they must be needing something from us."

I see you don’t understand at all!

"I will narrowly defeat the opponent, ensuring the Church holds an advantage at the negotiation table, without making the other side lose too badly."

Just don’t die too disgracefully yourself!

Ivan waved his hand, letting Anton proceed with reassurance.

On the other side, the delegation from the Naturalism Church looked gloomy.

Only a few high-ranking officials knew of Wayne’s identity as a Naturalist Knight, the Elemental Mantra kills without blinking, the Insectoids are staunch and won’t gossip outside, the lower ranks didn’t know much about Wayne, their impression remained from his participation in the Holy Maiden selection last year.

Thus, Wayne’s career leapfrog became mysteriously rapid, several versions emerged overnight.

Also, because Wayne often moved around with Saina, many saw their ambiguous relationship as matching a strong woman and a young submissive, updates flowed, gossip about the female Pope nurturing a pretty boy spread to the Dark Church.

No one dared to speak, nor did anyone dare to ask, the delegation members helplessly watched Wayne’s back, praying the other side would be gentle, especially to avoid hitting the face.

Our Divine Oracle High Priest needs his face to thrive!

Wayne, conserving his energy with closed eyes, heard the referee’s call, stepped onto the trial platform with a smile.

Sent to fulfill a mission yet had to fight, he heard of such a thing for the first time, respecting the process he decisively welcomed the battle, proactively requesting to advance the scheduled duel in three days.