Post-Event Settlement

Although the crisis was averted, Paramis City was thrown into chaos.

Although not directly attacked by Mosayus, the stampedes and vandalism caused by panic, along with the houses collapsed and streets flooded by Mosayus's bloodshed, still resulted in considerable damage...

But at the same time, the Holy See's prestige among the people reached an unprecedented level!

Not to mention the Holy See's acts of kindness in taking in refugees and Soothing emotions when disaster was imminent, and its positive reconstruction efforts and food distribution after the disaster... the sight of Yulia's enormous Light-Winged Giant alone was witnessed by millions of people.

To the uninformed masses, this sacred figure and the powerful force that repelled Mosayus were undoubtedly angels sent by the Father!

In an instant, everyone's faith in the Holy Father Sect reached an unprecedented level. Before long, the miracle of the angel's descent would spread throughout the entire [Utopia] world, greatly increasing the Holy See's influence over this world.

As for Yulia, the angel who repelled Mosayus, she left on her own after pushing the giant snail back into the depths of the desert, without even showing her face in the city. Luo Jun was unable to witness the splendor of this Ascension Angel.

"If this tactic of publicly displaying divine power is so effective, why didn't they use it sooner?"

Looking at the devout citizens chanting hymns on the street, Luo Jun asked his Master beside him, somewhat puzzled.

"The gate to [Utopia] is about three thousand kilometers away from here. With the transportation available in this world, it is indeed a long journey. However, those at the Ascension Realm can fly and easily exceed the speed of sound. From receiving the news to arriving here, it won't take more than ten or twenty hours." Old Yuan looked north and smiled, "So Yulia's arrival just now wasn't due to the long distance; most of the time was probably spent seeking the Empress's consent."

Luo Jun frowned slightly. "Master, you mentioned before that the Holy See firmly recognizes the legitimacy of the Utopiya royal family... Does that mean even Ascension Expert has to consider the Empress's opinion when acting here?"

"The specific reasons are probably the Holy See's top secret here, and I don't know them either," Old Yuan shook his head. "But in short, the foundation of the Holy See's actions in this world lies in its unwavering support for the Utopiya royal family..."

"It seems this royal family has quite a background..." Luo Jun stroked his chin.

Just then, a Holy See official arrived. "We've finally found you two... His Lord Bishop requests that you come to the church for a meeting."

Inside the church's meeting room, besides Bishop Jacob, the members of the previous exploration and rescue teams were also present. At that time, Old Yuan left the team to deal with Mosayus, and the others, knowing they couldn't help, kept a safe distance. Only after Mosayus was defeated did they dare to return to the city.

"Now everyone's here," Jacob said with a smile. "First of all, congratulations on your safe return..."

Although some ordinary knights and priests who had gone with Old Yuan to search for Amgilla did not return, the fact that the main force of the team, who were lost in the High Antiquity ruins, could return safely was already an unexpectedly good result.

Of course, the Holy See will also make proper arrangements for the funerals of the victims and provide their families with generous pensions, but that's a matter for another time.

The purpose of gathering everyone here was not only to summarize the incident, but also to express gratitude to everyone and settle their wages.

The exploration and rescue teams previously dispatched, including members of the Holy See such as Jason, Flora, Ophelia, and Ottos, were internally appointed and their merits and rewards were settled within their own system. However, people like Old Yuan, Zhuge Chi, Ma Lei, Mu Ning, Jin Fei, and even Rolf, who also came from Xiluo, were not part of the Holy See's official staff, and their compensation had been agreed upon beforehand.

But the only exception is Luo Jun.

He was worried about his Master's safety, so he pretended to be "Night" and lied that he was entrusted by someone to find Old Yuan. Therefore, theoretically, his payment should be settled by the non-existent mysterious client and has nothing to do with the Holy See.

The problem is that when Mosayus was about to devour Paramis City, it was Luo Jun and Old Yuan who stepped forward and did their best to stop this High Antiquity behemoth!

Admittedly, it was the unseen angel Yulia who ultimately defeated Mosayus. However, without their intervention, the behemoth would have already begun its devouring before Yulia arrived. Even if it didn't completely destroy Paramis City, it would have caused severe damage, resulting in heavy casualties for both the Holy See and the city's inhabitants...

It can be said that the two men played a crucial role in the preservation of Paramis City.

Especially Luo Jun, as everyone can see, he played a more significant role as the main attacker.

After everyone else's rewards were checked, Jacob asked everyone to leave, leaving only Luo Jun and Old Yuan.

"Regarding your outstanding contributions, I have already reported to headquarters. I hereby promise you all that the Holy See will absolutely not treat you unfairly... However, the specific compensation still needs to be assessed and calculated."

"But now, headquarters has asked me to consult with you two about your requirements regarding compensation. If you have any specific requests or desired authority, please state them so the Holy See can consider and negotiate."

"While the Holy See cannot guarantee that it can fulfill your wishes, it will at least try its best to provide you with convenience in this direction."

"My request is very simple," Old Yuan said with a smile. "Besides the reward I was originally promised, give me an extra Escort Spirit Talisman... or something with similar effects that can increase the success rate of my breakthrough."

Jacob nodded. "I will report that truthfully... but I have a question... Old Yuan, you have been at your Peak for many years, it seems you don't need this kind of treasure that helps you break through..."

"Can't I sell it for money even if I don't use it?" Old Yuan said with a sneer. "I have something I want, and the only way to get it is by exchanging this thing!"

"Okay, I understand..." Jacob nodded, then turned to Luo Jun: "Where is Mister Ye?"

Luo Jun stroked his chin. This battle against Mosayus made Luo Jun deeply aware of his lack of offensive power.

His previous Azure Dragon Crescent Blade was no longer up to par, and as for Legendary Treasure Item, none of them were focused on attack. He was currently lacking a powerful weapon.

Although the River-Sinking Stone Hammer is almost finished this time back in the Main World, considering the texture of the Mosayus, blunt weapons will probably be difficult to deal with, and a powerful sharp weapon is still needed!

"I want a weapon," Luo Jun said. "Legendary grade or higher, sharp enough, or with strong armor-piercing capabilities, anything will do..."

Jacob nodded. The request was specific, and the Holy See should be able to provide it. Although he didn't know if Ye's achievements would qualify him for such a reward from headquarters, that wasn't his concern; he just needed to report the request.

Before Jacob could even record this, Elder Old Yuan suddenly said, "With Mr. 'Night's' Martial Combat Faction skills, how could ordinary Divine Weapon be so easily detected by you?"

(End of this chapter)