Playing the Messenger of Decay

The idea that "there is still a chance" is not just empty talk from Cheng Shi.

Before time was reset, he had thought about how to pass this Trials, and the opportunity he mentioned was actually hidden in this method.

Poison had said that the reason she sought out the Rosna Empire was because she saw a scroll about the Rosna Empire on the skin of that mummy. At this time, it was clear that the gathering at the conscription square had not yet taken place, which meant that the person surrounded in the middle might not have appeared in Cheng Shi's group's sight yet.

Keep in mind that the person was wielding a Daggers, and the Poison was undoubtedly the "Gift of Scars."

Thinking about it this way, the teleportation array might not be the only clue. The group may have overlooked some crucial information. The [Gift of Scars] might not have returned to Kannaal in the form of a teleportation array, or it might have always been there, but Cheng Shi and the others just hadn't found it.

But in this vast sea of people, where can players go to search for that Lost Daggers?

There was no need to search for it. Cheng Shi never intended to expend a lot of effort to find the Daggers and the person who wielded Daggers; he had a target from the very beginning.

Using the teleportation array to trace the source is the first solution. If this solution doesn't work, then we'll try the second solution, which is also the way to pass this Trials.

Since the person with the Daggers hasn't appeared, then we should force him to appear, or even force "He" to appear!

It's important to understand that someone who dares to gather the people before the World Destroyers's attack must have a purpose. He couldn't possibly be just showing off his divine gift at the last moment before his country is destroyed. Furthermore, considering the current situation, the person holding the Daggers is very likely the leader who wants to lead the Rosna in resisting the World Destroyers's invasion.

Cheng Shi had initially thought this person was very likely the First Prince, but now it seemed unlikely. This coward didn't have that much courage, and most importantly, he was dead.

Therefore, Cheng Shi planned to usurp the throne, gather the people before that person, and then secretly search for the "ringleader" whose behavior was not quite right. If he really possessed the "Gift of Scars" and saw someone using his methods to disrupt the situation with the power of the divine gift, he would surely react.

Of course, this is not just a simple act; Cheng Shi are deeper calculations behind it. However, whether these calculations will succeed depends on whether this so-called "ringleader" actually exists.

As for the biggest challenge in this performance, how to gather the entire city's population...

This couldn't be easier for a conman who frequently impersonates others.

In a nation that Faith a god and is on the verge of extinction, what identity is more appealing than that of a messenger of a god?

As long as one plays the role of a Decay messenger and adopts a savior's posture, it is easy to make the entire city's population prostrate on the ground.

What Cheng Shi has to do is play the role of this messenger of "Decay" well!

He had even prepared props for this performance in advance, and those props were a black robe that was stained with a deep aura of Decay!

Cheng Shi didn't own such a robe, but just because he didn't doesn't mean others didn't.

Do you remember the Hunter Yu Mu, who was hung high in Golis's resentment Decay? Coincidentally, this twilight Hunter had a black robe, and it was a hooded robe at that.

When Cheng Shi recalled the moment when the other party took off his hood at Hu Wei's call in the Fool's Society not long ago, he set his sights on this trapped [Decay] Believer. So when he left the Tribunal earlier, Cheng Shi's request to Afros was to take away Yu Mu's robe.

Now he has the perfect disguise for usurping someone else's place; all he needs is an actor.

As for who the actor is...

It couldn't possibly be Cheng Shi himself.

Luring the snake out of its hole is too dangerous. There's no need to make yourself a target when faced with the unknown.

Furthermore, Cheng Shi truly took Afros's advice to heart. Without fully understanding that [*He], Cheng Shi did not want to prematurely risk getting involved in anything related to [*He]. Therefore, he was not prepared to act as the messenger of [Decay] this time, and there were more suitable candidates present.

For example... Qu Yan, who is also Hunter.

When a Chameleon puts on the clothes of a Twilight Hunter, who can say that the Chameleon can't become a Twilight Hunter?

So Cheng Shi put the black robe on Qu Yan and gave him something else.

"Your task is to act as a messenger of 'Decay' and summon the entire city's populace to Rosna Conscription Plaza to worship you."

As for why we did this, you don't need to ask. Just know that it's related to finding the [Gift of Scars].

This is a battle of Faith, and I don't know the outcome until the game is over. So whether you can find that Daggers depends on how well you can disguise yourself.

Of course, don't put too much pressure on yourself. I will help you. Take this. This is the Tombstone Stone of the [Decay] Land. Its aura can bring you closer to the true [Decay], but be careful not to be corrupted by it.

Also, you just need to go to the recruitment square and stand there as I told you. As for the rest, I'll have Da Yi take care of it.

When the people come to worship, you still don't need to speak; I will speak for you from behind.

If all goes well, we will see the Daggers appear, but if they bypass the [Memory] and interfere too deeply, the mission will likely fail.

But rest assured, I will not mistreat those who are capable. Even if the Gift of Scars is taken away under their will, at least the points that should be added and the Trials that should be won will not be lost for nothing.

Alright, that's all I have to say. Go your separate ways.

As he spoke, Cheng Shi handed Da Yi another page of a book, and Da Yi's expression changed drastically as soon as he took it.

"Grandma... my lord, is this... the Dye Plague?"

Cheng Shi smiled slightly, "That's right. If we want the people Faith [Decay] to know that His messenger has arrived, we must let them personally experience the power of [Decay]. Take it and walk around the city. I don't need to teach them how to spread rumors, do I?"

Remember one thing: don't poison all my extras. Be quick, and once you've gathered them all, remember to throw them out of the city.

We need some time; this plague will serve as a shield against the World Destroyers outside.

Da Yi nodded solemnly, but then asked doubtfully:

"Sir, why don't you just kill those damn World Destroyers?"

"?"

Bringing you closer to the war doesn't mean you're betraying us and joining the war. Why are you acting more and more like a friend?

Cheng Shi's eye twitched slightly, and he replied mysteriously, "It's not that simple. Go ahead."

Da Yi paused for a moment, seemingly lost in thought, then nodded and walked away with the Hunter, one after the other.

Seeing the two leave, Cheng Shi led the previously unconscious Old Galen away from the Royal Court and arrived at the high wall of the Royal Court, which overlooked the square.

Old Galen was awakened by the cold. As soon as he opened his eyes, he stammered, "M-Sir, I... Ailian, she..."

Cheng Shi chuckled and shook his head, "Forget about her for now. You should pray that I gain something from this gathering, otherwise she has probably already abandoned her oath and turned to [death]."

Old Galen shuddered and shut his mouth. He silently followed Cheng Shi's gaze and looked down, only to see countless figures converging on Rosna Conscription Plaza amidst the Storm. The black dots gradually covered the snow, turning the white square into a bustling gathering place.

"Praise Decay! Praise Decay!"

"We're saved! We're saved!"

"I told you that our Lord would not abandon us, and it was our piety that earned His attention!"

"This is His messenger, this is supreme glory! Where is Your Majesty? Why did Your Majesty not come out to greet my Lord's messenger?!"

Old Galen was shocked. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, looked at the figure in the middle of the square, and muttered helplessly to himself:

"That is...that is the messenger of my Lord?"

"My lord, is that truly a messenger of Decay?"

He couldn't understand why Kannaal was having such a wonderful day. He had just encountered three mysterious people who seemed to be Mortals and had saved him in the snowstorm, and now he had been greeted by the messenger of the country's Lord of Grace.

But if the Royal Family of this country is so Faith, then will the arrival of this messenger bring salvation or divine punishment?