Chapter 238

It's certainly not because of DNA exchange or anything like that.

She was too naive to think about any of this. All she wanted was to sneak out with her sister after completing her duties as Miko and have some snacks and play some games at the small market stall outside the shrine.

This is from the room of the Chief Priest.

Yae Rin couldn't wait to say, "Sister, the Chief Priest Lord has actually decided to hold Sacrifice Ritual."

"Holding Sacrifice Ritual at this time," Yae Rin said, seemingly quite pleased. "It seems like a very good decision. Everyone really needs a Sacrifice Ritual right now."

"Hmm..." Yae Sakura replied absentmindedly.

Why hold Sacrifice Ritual at this time?

Is it really going to be a good thing?

Yae Sakura looked at Yae Rin.

Nothing good will ever come of this Sacrifice Ritual! Never! Never. This Sacrifice Ritual will only become her nightmare! This Sacrifice Ritual...

No... maybe not.

Yae Sakura suddenly remembered the three outsiders.

Although one of them left.

But at least two people are still here.

Although it doesn't seem very reliable.

But surely they wouldn't turn a blind eye to this Sacrifice Ritual?

Chapter 273 Winning at the Last Minute

The atmosphere today is so strange.

How come Theresa can't see that today's event looks like a banquet?

Although it was about a banquet.

There were quite a few people who came.

But I feel like there are a lot of people here.

Today's meal was a bit lavish.

Moreover, the Chief Priest himself danced.

Yes, dancing.

The kind where people dance in full costume.

As for the dance moves...

Theresa simply couldn't appreciate it.

Theresa couldn't really judge the Chief Priest's dance moves, but she knew Chief Priest was dancing very earnestly and professionally! Of course, locals would also find it very enjoyable.

For example, some of the village leaders were like that.

Theresa couldn't figure out what was going on.

But the head of the group praised it repeatedly.

And Theresa...

I'm feeling a little sleepy.

It's not fair to blame Theresa for not appreciating it, because for people who don't understand the local culture, it's really not easy to see the meaning in this.

I can't understand what the dance is about.

Similarly, the dances of this era were not as impactful as those of later generations.

This is the official culture of Area 11, which differs from ordinary folk culture, and it reflects some common stereotypes about Area 11.

Exquisite, old-fashioned, stingy.

Finally, just as Theresa was about to fall asleep...

The Chief Priest also completed his dance.

Then he bowed deeply to Theresa!

"Lord Chief Priest?!" Theresa was startled by this unexpected gift.

Having been here for so long, she naturally learned about some of the local customs.

For example, the highest level of courtesy or something like that.

Knowing it was one thing, but being inexplicably bowed to like that was another. Theresa still found it hard to accept! What made the atmosphere even more strange and oppressive for Theresa was...

After the Chief Priest performed this grand salute, the other guards also followed suit.

This made Theresa a little uneasy for a moment.

Looking back, I realize I haven't accomplished anything during this time except running around. I haven't cured the disease, nor have I solved the food problem.

The only person who seemed to be able to solve the disease problem has gone missing.

Lately, there's been a constant stream of bad news.

I haven't accomplished anything.

We cannot accept such a generous gift!

"Chief Priest!" Theresa quickly stood up, intending to help the Chief Priest to his feet, and said, "You..."

"Theresa." The Chief Priest straightened up before Theresa could help him up, and the attendants behind him also straightened up. He said solemnly, "As the Chief Priest of this local shrine."

"Recently, Yae Village has suffered a series of major disasters, and I am truly heartbroken."

"Yes," Theresa said with equal sorrow, "We are also very worried about what has happened recently."

"But, but I believe!"

"I believe everything will be alright."

Because there's a PhD among them!

There's a very impressive PhD here, Doctor Mei is here!

Theresa really wanted to say that as long as Doctor Mei was here, none of these problems would be problems. But the problem was that Doctor Mei was indeed here.

But she doesn't seem willing to resolve this issue directly.

This...

What should we do?

"Yes," the Chief Priest said with a sigh, "We all believe that everything will eventually get better."

"But things won't get better on their own."

"So..."

"So..." the Chief Priest said, looking very embarrassed but having no choice, "There is something we plan to discuss with Miss Theresa."

"Please do promise us."

After saying this, the Chief Priest performed another grand salute.

"Tell me what you want, I'll agree to anything." Theresa's ample bosom seemed to encompass everything.

Indeed, in Theresa's eyes, the most difficult and troublesome thing these villagers faced was nothing more than the Honkai outbreak. And dealing with the Honkai outbreak was simply her job.

Therefore...

This is not a big deal at all.

Whether people ask her to or not, she will take care of it all.

Of course, if these villagers discover any abnormal Honkai indexes or a large number of Honkai Beast appearing in a certain area.

This is even better for her!

Compared to now, I'm like a headless fly, bumping around everywhere.

Having a goal is much better than having no goal at all.

But Theresa never expected that this Chief Priest was completely different from what she had imagined!

The Chief Priest felt a sense of relief when he saw Theresa agree without hesitation. At the same time, he began to look down on Theresa with a hint of contempt.

It seems these so-called Heavenly Being are nothing special after all.

The Chief Priest straightened up, but did not show any disdain. He still looked worried and very sad.

It could even be described as extreme anxiety.

"That's right," the Chief Priest said, sitting up straight. "The village is planning a Sacrifice Ritual soon."

"Yae Village has recently suffered too many disasters, and the village needs to hold another Sacrifice Ritual."

"Otherwise, even greater misfortune will occur."

"Oh..." Theresa nodded.

It's Sacrifice Ritual.

This seems to be the most common thing in this era, right? A traditional art of this time? Although Theresa doesn't really think that religious activities like Sacrifice Ritual can play any role.

But she often heard villagers say things like, "This calamity is because we angered the gods," or "The Sacrifice Ritual were not enough and angered the gods."

Therefore, Theresa knew that the Sacrifice Ritual was useless.

She also knew that Sacrifice Ritual could at least soothe people's hearts in the short term.

If there really was Sacrifice Ritual ceremony.

Theresa wouldn't stop it either; at least for the villagers who were now almost in despair, it was one of the few things that could bring hope.

And hope.

This is exactly what the villagers need most right now.

"Well, let's hold it then." Theresa nodded and said, "I think it's indeed necessary to have a Sacrifice Ritual now."

"I feel that everyone really needs a Sacrifice Ritual."

"Yes," the Chief Priest said with a sigh of relief, "Indeed, everyone needs a Sacrifice Ritual."

"We must have reverence for the gods, and the offerings for this Sacrifice Ritual are also very important."

"Sacrifice?" Theresa seemed to grasp the key point and asked, "Do you want me to help you find sacrifices? If so, perhaps I can do it."

"You just need to tell me what kind of offerings you need."

"I will do my best in anything that is within my power."

"Of course it's something you can do," the Chief Priest said. "And you can definitely help us."

"We've already decided on most of the offerings; now there's only one left to choose from."

"Oh?" Theresa said, "Then what are the remaining offerings?"

"Because this is unprecedented," a constable suddenly interjected, "So the offerings this time are also different from those of the past."

"So we think," another leader said, "That we can offer some young, beautiful, and gentle girls to the gods."

"So that the gods may appease our anger, forgive our sins, and withdraw their punishment from us."

"Young? Beautiful? Gentle?" Theresa was stunned.

She suddenly understood why they had invited her to dinner, why they had danced for her, and why they had performed such a grand ceremony. It turned out they wanted to use her as another sacrifice!

"I entrust everything to you." The Chief Priest once again led the way by bowing deeply.

"You..." Theresa was momentarily speechless.

She was now somewhat inclined to ask these people if they knew how many uses the Oath of Judah could have.

Are you all out of your minds?