My Goddess is Good at Pretending

Chapter 590: Outsmart the Outsmarting

Even with a strange world law, the violators who were punished with a slave seal were not a common occurrence that happened every day.

With a total world population of no less than ten billion people, the incident where someone received the slave seal by the world law usually only happened about twice a week with a variety of perpetrators. It could be just one person or a whole group of people.

The Slave Market also had their Hunter Association capture the lawbreakers and violators who were punished with a slave seal.

Consisting of many powerful members, the Slave Market was also backed up by almost all major and minor forces in the entire world. Since the punishment was a part of world law, everyone obviously would uphold it. Once they detected the wild slave seal’s signal, they would hunt down their targets like ferocious beasts.

As for the money they would receive after selling the slaves, it would be used to pay the involved hunters, redress the caused damages, and compensate the aggrieved parties.

Unfortunately, everything was manipulated and managed like a supermassive mafia organization where almost every involved party could get a piece of share.

The Elysion Church emerged like a threatening intruder even though it was only a small house compared to the other major powerhouse. Unfortunately, the impact value possessed by the Elysion Church was massive.

"Two towers of the Magic Tower collapsed yesterday and we captured forty-two magic experts. They’ll try to redeem these slaves tomorrow for sure."

"We’ll lure the Elysion Church’s involvement in this and demand an astronomical compensation so they won’t be able to recover anytime soon."

"To think the Magic Tower would try to summon a Neterworld’s spirit. They are blinded by greed."

"Just because they are under the Elysion Church’s banner, they feel too secure with their false faith."

The higher-ups who backed up the Slave Market held a secret long-distance meeting to discuss the newly captured ’big fish’.

"Our aim is to weaken the Elysion Church, and if possible, assassinate High Priestess Ella. She is the cause of everything, and many want her dead." The blue-masked man made a steeple of his fingers, speaking with strong emphasis.

"She is an eyesore without doubt, but it would be so risky to assassinate her. She is under the so-called divine blessings and always under heavy protection."

"It will also trigger the Elysion Church’s extreme retaliation. They are a group of crazy people."

"In the greater scheme of things, we’re just upholding the justice imposed by the world law. The sinners shall be punished according to the applicable laws. We are not the ones who will get ourselves directly involved." The blue-masked man sneered, conveying the intent implicitly.

Hearing that, the others remained silent and some responded with small nods, understanding what they needed to do. They had to do something, striking while the iron was hot, without getting their hands dirty.

The Elysion Church’s true power was still unknown even to them, but they knew it was strong enough to pressure a major force with ease. Regardless of anything, the Elysion Church could ruin their business anytime with the slave seal removal technique belonging to High Priestess Ella.

The slaves who converted into believers would be protected, and the faithful servants could receive the blessing to remove the slave seal. It truly ruined the Slave Market’s business. Worse, the Elysion Church’s holy knights even snatched the slaves who already had an owner. Not to mention, those who got punished by the world law would immediately flee to the Elysion Church for protection.

"Wait, I received an intel. High Priestess Ella had just left the Elysion Church’s headquarters with a squad of holy knights. Saintess Bhaenera also left with her." One of the higher-ups raised his hand, informing the others about the information he had just received.

"They took action faster than expected. The auction will be held tomorrow, but they seem to visit us today. Proceed as planned." The blue-masked man grinned even wider as he couldn’t wait to let the Elysion Church and the cause of everything suffer under his feet.

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Meanwhile, Ella went with her entourage to visit the nearest Slave Market. Two elemental towers were destroyed and the Magic Tower requested assistance for it. Her people got captured yesterday because of a despicable scheme by the Silver Heretic, and by now, those innocent people were falsely accused and captured.

Regardless, the wretched system was still the world law, and if they wished to rescue the captured people, they had to redeem them with a huge sum of money.

They had to rescue them as soon as possible to keep the other followers loyal. Their faithful followers would be protected as long as they never broke the Elysion Church’s principles.

"Saintess Bhae, please inform the Magic Tower’s elders to meet us on the road. They should join us as we need to hear their explanation before we reach the city. We shall redeem our people only if they are proven innocent." Ella held her Golden Khakkhara tightly as she felt a bad premonition all of a sudden.

"They have been informed and are already waiting for us near the Mirage Valley. Erm, high priestess, why do I feel this is a trap that the Silver Heretic and their minions have designed to bring us down?" Bhae felt a bit unsettled.

"Our Supreme Goddess is here to protect us. We shall advance with no fear. Our faith and belief shall vanquish all the evil." Ella replied with a serene tone.

Bhae and the nearby holy knights around the carriage heard that clearly, and it somehow put their unsettled hearts at ease.

"Praise the Supreme Goddess." Bhae clasped her hands in prayer.

A few moments later, Ella’s entourage arrived at the meeting point to meet the Magic Tower’s elders. They received more information and the situation what had happened to fallen the Wind Tower and the Earth Tower.

"High priestess, we’re falsely accused. The Wind Tower never tried to summon Netherworld’s spirits and neither did the Earth Tower! We’re the faithful servants of the Almighty Supreme Goddess. Please save our people and clear their names!" The leading elder knelt down, expressing his plea with a deep tone.

"Raise your heads, Magic Towers elders. As the faithful servants of the Almighty Supreme Goddess, we shall protect our people." Ella nodded turned around and got back into the holy carriage.

"..." Morfina and Yae followed Ella and Bhae in silence. They were initially a bit suspicious of the Magic Tower’s elders, but these old wizards were honest in their claims. So, it was really yet another of the Silver Heretic’s schemes.

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While Ella’s entourage went to storm the Slave Market to rescue their people, Elysia and Luna went to visit a secret realm that was perfectly hidden beneath a nameless great mountain.

It seemed nobody had yet to explore it, but the entrance portal was wide open without any obstacles or restrictions.

Unfortunately, even though it seemed it was a harmless secret realm that posed no threat, an incredible danger awaited inside.

Elysia checked her Sacred Heaven Grimoire once more to ensure she came to the right place. It was the deadly nest filled with countless spirit stones and treasures, a secret realm owned by an ancient Deity-level demon beast.

[Conquer the Cinder Isle Secret Realm][Reward: Wealth of six generations]

[Tame the demon beast overlord of the Cinder Isle Secret Realm][Reward: Powerful guardian]

"The demonic beast and the Cinder Isle Secret Realm." Elysia closed her grimoire and looked at the gray realm portal before her.

"Well, do we need to do this?" Luna rubbed her arms as she looked around. She felt a bit restless as she could feel the looming danger and evil awaited in the secret realm before her.

"Hm, I shall try to form a contract with this demon beast. I wish to see the slave seal bestowed upon the world law personally." Elysia has already made up her mind, and even her Goddess sisters support her. They would inquire about it to He-Dao directly afterward.

"The risk... Never mind. The binding slave seal can even be nullified by Ella’s holy magic." Luna felt a little worried, but she forgot that she spoke about her master.

"Let’s enter. Yusagi, please follow closely and guard our back." Elysia beckoned everyone to follow her. She put her hand forward and entered the secret realm together with Luna and Yusagi.

The Cinder Isle Secret Realm was a desolate, deadly gray wasteland. The sky hung in perpetual twilight, swirling with ash and embers, giving the realm an eerie, muted glow.

Among the scorched barren land, glittering silver, gold, gems, spirit stones, and many other treasures were scattered in vast quantities, filling ancient ruins and dilapidated temples that dotted that gray island.

These treasures gleamed enticingly, but their allure matched the peril they invited. This wealth was guarded by an immensely powerful demon beast.

"How long has it been since someone visited my land?"

A hoarse, deep voice greeted from above. A colossal form wreathed in shadowy flames descended like a final boss. Its molten eyes glowed with malice and intelligence. Covered in hardened, dark scales and sporting horns like twisted obsidian spires, the demon beast looked down with a predatory stare.

[Aebony (FV: 4865) | 10th Rank Peak Stage]

[Favorability: 10%]

[Talent: 4 Stars | SSR]

Elysia looked up, measuring the demon beast overlord who directly came to greet them. Its eyes radiated a hint of impatience, hunger, interest, and enthusiasm. She wondered about it. Malice was clear in its aura, yet it was shown as favorability instead of hostility.

"Those who seek the unmeasurable wealth must pass my trials. Greed shall lead to your downfall. You look so delicious and tender, but don’t fall too quickly, keke..." Aebony landed on the ground, causing the ground to be more charred than it should be.