Mythology Rebooted
Chapter 1068 - 378: First Like This, Then Like That, and Then Died_3

Chapter 1068: Chapter 378: First Like This, Then Like That, and Then Died_3

Pale flash, then a sweep of verdant vitality.

At the moment when darkness met green, the green light expanded infinitely, overwhelming the darkness, driving away the Death Aura, and shattering the overlapping spaces...

All these changes happened in the blink of an eye, the downfall of darkness was so swift that Anton had no time to react.

Life Force Field clashed head-on, his preemptive strike exerted all his strength, only to be lightly struck by the opponent, and he was sent back to The Void.

Before Anton’s eyes, all was gray, and he was too disoriented to maintain his balance.

Wayne stepped forward to help the staggering Anton, exclaiming, "Mister Anton, you’re too modest! Friendship first, winning or losing isn’t important, but you shouldn’t make it so obvious!"

I let you win? When did I agree to that?

"Let it go today, but not next time."

You’re thinking there will be a next time?

Anton’s face was aghast, stepping back continuously, not understanding why the pretty boy was so strong and yet not become the Pope of the Naturalism Church.

Oh, the Naturalism Church, then it’s all good.

Clap, clap, clap!

The barrier dissipated, and members of the Naturalism Church mission clapped frantically. Although they didn’t understand what had happened, it was clear that Anton wasn’t faking, and the Pope’s pretty boy could really fight.

"This match, this match..."

The referee stared at the trial platform, wanting to say that the match was an even split, a draw, but was too embarrassed to blatantly lie.

The referee was conflicted for a while, reluctant to declare his own Church defeated, turned his head to look at Ivan.

Ivan: (눈‸눈)

Why are you looking at me as if I can fix this?

Ivan closed his eyes, waved his hand to let the referee announce the verdict fairly; losing is losing, the Divine Oracle High Priest losing to the Goddess’s lover isn’t shameful, this is like a superior leader inspecting the work, an honor for all church members.

"In my view, this was a battle between equals, Mister Anton didn’t die, and I’m still alive, it’s a classic draw." said Wayne.

"This match, the Naturalism Church wins!" the referee motioned towards the winning side.

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The farce ended, the visiting guests were all smiles, while the hosts were downcast, looking utterly dejected like frostbitten eggplants.

Sports competitions are brutal, winners take all, and losers bite the dust.

Everyone returned to the banquet hall, starting friendly interactions, talking trivial stuff, and never touching on the main topic.

Too many people to start a private meeting.

After a hearty meal, the Naturalism Church delegation was led to the rest area, where Wayne had a private meeting with Ivan in an office.

"Not bad, your desk is quite big."

Wayne sat on the chair, patted the desk with both hands, across from him stood Ivan, squeezing out a smile, his formerly upright posture slightly slumped.

Wayne felt something was missing in the room.

Right, he was missing a Holy Maiden in his arms.

"Ivan, what was that referee thinking? I already said it was a draw, yet he insisted on giving me the win. How do you even manage things as Pope? Do we need the Goddess herself to speak before you act properly?" Wayne started with a scolding.

An irrational scolding, emphasizing status to avoid further evasion.

Ivan dared not retort, whatever Wayne said, was it, and he meekly replied, "You’re right, I’ll assign that referee to go dig potatoes in the branch office."

"Digging potatoes is let off, what’s his status? It’d be more fitting if it’s you."

Wayne sneered, "But let’s forget it, since you are Anna’s father, given my relationship with Anna, I’ll put in a good word for you with the Goddess."

Speaking, he rubbed his fingers.

Ivan’s face darkened, they of the Dark Church don’t engage in such practices, hoping Wayne wouldn’t bring the dubious practices of the Naturalism Church over.

Wayne nodded subtly, the gap between the two Churches was indeed huge, impressed internally, his face showed dissatisfaction: "Congratulations on passing the test, I didn’t ask for a bribe, nor did I demand a beauty to warm my bed, just testing your character, had you offered, today would have been your downfall."

"..."

"Put simply, it’s bribery, broadly speaking, it’s sacrilege, understand?"

"Yes."

"Considering it’s your first offense, I’ll let it go today."

After asserting his authority, ensuring it worked, Wayne finally moved to the main topic: "Dark Church Headquarters is a Philosopher’s Stone, and you’re the Pope, the stone is in your hands, hand it over for me to have a look, I’ll return it afterward."

Ivan felt a chill, reluctantly said, "Mister Wayne, isn’t this a bit inappropriate?"

"What, you think I would harm you?"

"The Philosopher’s Stone manages the entire Dark Church Headquarters, any slight misstep, everyone would..." Ivan’s expression turned bitter, unable to continue.

There’s an illusion, the Goddess chose such a pretty boy, perhaps planning to force the entire Dark Church to rebel.

"Are you unconvinced?"

"I dare not."

"Now it’s me asking, if it were the Goddess reaching out, she’s not as amenable as me."

"..."

Reluctantly, Ivan took out the Philosopher’s Stone, gritting his teeth and stomping, placed it on the desk.

"Why put it so far away, who are you guarding against? The entire Dark Church, including you, belongs to the Dark Goddess, I’ve invested in it, roughly speaking, I own a part of it."

Bring it here!

Wayne snatched the Philosopher’s Stone and, under Ivan’s despairing gaze, pocketed it.

Not mentioning when or if he would return it.

"Alright, enough fooling around, you behave properly, let’s talk about serious matters." Wayne crossed his fingers and propped his chin.

"Your instructions."

"Anna is returning from Windsor to the Ross Federation at the end of the year, are you aware of her itinerary?"

"I met her once, she mentioned she had a very important matter to investigate, then she left."

"Did you ask where she went?"