Although this man and this god still differed in their stance toward the Fear Faction, they had at least reached a consensus: whether Fire Keeper or Cheng Shi, if they wanted to survive this experiment, they had to accelerate their accumulation of strength.
So, taking advantage of this excellent opportunity, Cheng Shi brought up the matter of going to the real universe to retrieve divine authorities.
He explained the plan without the slightest hesitation. It was only after the words left his mouth that he instinctively froze, then felt his heart tighten as he realized he had been a little too honest today.
The Hope's Flame before him seemed to possess an indescribable power that could make him believe in her unconditionally.
Seeing Cheng Shi react to this, the Candlelight Person smiled and said:
"You're very perceptive.
That's also one of my abilities. But your sincerity wasn't deliberately induced. It's because the hope in your heart is drawing near my will.
The instinct to survive makes pitiable people huddle together for warmth, while I am that faint flame warming those pitiable people. So long as you truly carry hope in your heart, you will inevitably draw near me.
Fang Shiqing was like this, Qin Xin was like this, and you... are like this too."
"..."
Fangfang and Xinxin? Disgusting.
Cheng Shi silently nodded, counting it as an acknowledgment of this explanation. But he secretly made a note of it, thinking that he would have to learn more about Hope's Flame's identity later.
The foundation of all his trust in Hope's Flame came from God of Merriment. Yet now Hope's Flame was reminding him to be wary of God of Merriment. Cheng Shi knew he should be wary, but knowing something was necessary did not mean he could do it.
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