The Prosperity Will of Big Cat

Hong Lin's words really startled Afros, not because He didn't believe, but because He dared not disbelieve!

After all, this person truly exudes an aura of Divine Authority, albeit a weak one, but it's undeniably genuine!

Furthermore, while speaking, the other party had already begun to actively amplify the aura of the [Prosperity] Divine Authority, intentionally displaying her status!

Afros's pupils constricted as he looked at Hong Lin, his thoughts suddenly becoming somewhat chaotic. He couldn't understand why Flazhol had been revived by [Death], nor could he understand why the other party dared to call himself [Prosperity].

Would His mother, who sought to assimilate the Cosmos, allow Him to steal His own Divine Name in this way?

Impossible!

But if it's impossible, why does the Divine Authority of "Prosperity" appear on the other party?

Afros was stunned; he couldn't make sense of these relationships at all. Just as he frowned in thought, Hong Lin, who appeared resolute, added nervously:

"... the successor."

"..."

This sentence silenced the two people present.

Cheng Shi hadn't expected the Big Cat to be breathing so heavily, just like [Chaos], while Afros was simply shocked by the information in that sentence.

When will the successor of the True God be able to inherit the Divine Authority of the True God ahead of time?

If not, then what the other person said means one thing: [Prosperity]... something's happened!

A great doubt arose in Afros's heart. He was so curious that he couldn't suppress his desire. So he looked intently at Cheng Shi, his doubt mixed with a hint of expectation, and said:

"My brother, I love this surprise."

No, I love the surprises. You truly deserve to be one of the masters of this era. Praise be to [Nothingness], you... understand me so well.

"..."

Cheng Shi was stunned. He thought to himself, "It's one thing for Big Cat to be unpredictable and directly reveal what he is as the heir to [Prosperity], but why is he also..."

Bro, you don't need to praise me so much, or my identity will be exposed!

Cheng Shi gave an awkward laugh, feeling the questioning look from Hong Lin, and could only pretend to be clueless for now.

Although the matter of impersonating [Fool's Game] was actually very easy for him to explain, it was clearly not a good time to explain it to the Big Cat, especially in front of Afros who believed it.

So he could only remain silent.

Before Afros could finish speaking, he looked at Hong Lin again, bowed deeply, and respectfully greeted her:

"Praise be to the successor of [Prosperity], Afros, the Gate of Joyful Desire, with the most prosperous greetings."

"..."

Hong Lin was somewhat put on the defensive by Afros's solemnity, but soon, this bold heir to [Prosperity] readily accepted Afros's greeting, responding with a soft "hmm."

Seeing this scene, Cheng Shi felt a mix of emotions.

Just now, he suddenly understood why the Big Cat chose to acknowledge his identity as the "Successor of Prosperity" here, in Dolgo D, the home ground of Afros.

This wasn't because she felt fear of the [Filth and Decay] Emissary and thus revealed her identity as a defense mechanism, but because this heir to [Prosperity] was carrying out her [Prosperity] will:

In an Unknown Land, before a double Emissary she knew little about, she elevated her status by proclaiming the Divine Name, thereby protecting her friend!

Protect her friend, Cheng Shi!

Yes, she was protesting, but not for herself.

Hong Lin had learned some history about Afros and knew that he was a very powerful [Filth and Decay] Emissary, whose pursuit of desire was extremely crazy and whose personality was quite flamboyant.

Although Cheng Shi said he was bringing her to meet a friend, she dared not draw any conclusions about the relationship between Cheng Shi and Afros before she understood the whole situation, nor could she be certain whether Cheng Shi's so-called "brotherly" feelings were a distorted and erroneous perception caused by the pull of [Filth and Decay].

Therefore, she chose to step forward at this time to demonstrate her "strength," setting the tone for the subsequent exchange and boosting her confidence.

She's still so reliable.

Hong Lin's action was undoubtedly a manifestation of her desire for prosperity, and it also suited Cheng Shi's wishes.

Yes, it suits Cheng Shi, but it's a bit... too perfect, too over the top.

Because Cheng Shi lied.

He brought Hong Lin here not simply to find Hong Lin a channel to learn about them and to deal with Yu Mu, but also for another purpose.

That is to let Afros meet Hong Lin, and meet the holder of the [Prosperity] Divine Authority!

He knew that although his lies and acting had fooled the other party, the shrewd Afros would surely discover some clues in his subsequent observations as he visited more and more often.

Even if Cheng Shi could gloss over all these details with his silver tongue, there are always times when people make mistakes, and too many lies may cause the foundation to collapse.

Therefore, lies are far less effective than "strength".

As long as one possesses true "strength" comparable to Afros, then it doesn't matter whether the other party knows about it, exposes it, or sees through his lies.

The scales of friendship will always remain balanced because of the equality of "strength".

But Cheng Shi was only playing a role, which meant he couldn't demonstrate the "strength" to conquer Afros. But just because he didn't, didn't mean his friends didn't.

Hong Lin, the heir to prosperity recognized by the Covenant, recommended by death, supported by Deception, and favored by Destiny, can dispel all of Afros's doubts and make him swallow all the doubts he has about himself simply by virtue of the Divine Authority of prosperity in his hands.

Because the Divine Authority of the True God is so precious. In the history of the Isle of Hope, and in the eyes of the Subgod, these things have always been treasures controlled by them, and outsiders have no way of coveting them.

Having these things means that one's life has completely transcended everything and merged into them, or at least touched the threshold to their Divine Throne!

Therefore, as long as Afros senses the aura of Divine Authority emanating from Hong Lin, even without much introduction of Hong Lin, the other party will become more certain of Fool's Game's identity and spontaneously filter out some unimportant mistakes and lies.

After all, in their view, Mortals could not possibly be friends with a "He" who possessed Divine Authority, and Hong Lin's mystery would become a trump card for her "friendly" communication with Afros.

This was Cheng Shi's original plan to kill three birds with one stone, and it was also his true purpose.

But he really didn't expect that Big Cat would play a royal flush right from the start of this game of "Dou Dizhu". Although her actions did clear all the risks for Cheng Shi Afros, the current situation would make the other party even more "wary".

Yes, fear.

Two "Emissary" communicating on equal terms might at most involve some deceit and lies, but if one side suddenly brings a friend with the Divine Authority of True God... and most importantly, this Divine Authority is not the Divine Authority of His Lord of Grace, but the Divine Authority of another god, this will definitely make the frightened side more cautious.

No one wanted to turn to dust in the struggle for the gods' Divine Authority, and neither did Afros, so His expression grew even more serious.

On the other hand, Cheng Shi... smiled happily.

This is the Big Cat, the Big Cat who wholeheartedly wants to protect its friends.

Sometimes Cheng Shi couldn't help but sigh that if there were a contest for the happiest thing in the world, it would definitely be being a friend of Big Cat.

She's so reliable.

But that's too ruthless...

The Big Cat's stress caused Cheng Shi's plan to deviate slightly, but fortunately, the Clown was very adaptable.

He laughed heartily and said to Afros:

The greatest respect is not in words, but in deeds.

Afros, we can't keep talking here, can we?

Hong Lin's brows still held a cautious expression, and Afros dared not neglect his distinguished guest. Regardless of how this esteemed lady acquired her Divine Authority, his attitude was crucial if he wanted to know something.

Fortunately, [Filth and Decay] is most adept at this.

So He chuckled twice, stretched out his hand and said, "This is indeed not the place to chat. Let me find another place to entertain our most distinguished guest."

As soon as the words were spoken, the scene reversed, the dimly lit assembly hall vanished with a roar, and the long tables on the terrace appeared one after another, as the Afterglow quietly hung on the horizon.