"Everyone, there's no need to worry about that Great One finding out."
Cheng Shi smiled and offered his explanation:
"When He decided to bestow this item, didn't that mean He had already taken our side?
Since ancient times, anyone who committed treason either had a powerful minister covering for them or possessed a strong army. The latter clearly doesn't apply to a group of ordinary people like us, so having His protection isn't bad."
The phrase "commit treason" once again elevated the atmosphere of the gathering to another level. Zhen Xin frowned slightly and replied:
"Having another god's protection is certainly a good thing, but what I'm curious about is that aside from the blasphemous prayer you recited at the beginning, you never mentioned God of Merriment.
The Jester was born because of Him, yet you haven't said a word about Him. Can I understand the 'treason' you mentioned as being directed against God of Merriment?
Or do we need to oppose the gods, while also being unable to fully trust God of Merriment during this process?"
Talking to smart people saved effort, but Cheng Shi merely smiled. He didn't follow Zhen Xin's lead, instead continuing according to his own script.
"Everyone, relax. Whether we're committing treason or not is just a manner of speaking. We aren't truly going to oppose the gods. On the contrary, perhaps we'll even need to draw closer to them. The Jester's purpose isn't simply a matter of yes or no. There's a great deal involved.
"I'll explain it to everyone in a simpler way. I only need to ask you one question:
"Why did you take part in the Jester's Gathering?"
After saying that, Cheng Shi waved his hand. "Don't say it was to exchange information or Memory. That's only the surface, not the