Kicked Out!
Tens of thousands of years later.
Nine Hundred Million Layer World.
Strange Zone.
A vibrant, emerald world.
This was where the Thorn Kingdom stood, at the very top of the entire Strange Zone.
In this world stood a Thorn Ancient Tree that stretched from heaven to earth.
It was a mighty existence that inspired fear in countless powerful beings.
Even the churches and demigods of the Contention Zone dared not cause trouble here.
One day.
For no apparent reason, a branch suddenly appeared on the Thorn Ancient Tree.
It appeared without warning, yet seemed so natural, as though it had never been gone.
The Thorn Ancient Tree soon noticed it and reconnected it.
Dabs of green once more spread across the branch.
At the same moment, the Thorn Ancient Tree seemed to realize something. Endless emerald radiance swirled around its ancient trunk without pause.
A moment later, the Thorn Ancient Tree made its decision.
An emerald leaf drifted down on the wind.
While it was still floating through the air, it suddenly pierced the void and vanished.
Meanwhile.
The Contention Zone.
A highly advanced world.
Lola stood on the Lookout Platform of the Knowledge Divine Hall, gazing outside.
From here, she could look down on the free-for-all arena beyond the Divine Hall and see every fight taking place inside.
In this world, the Knowledge Divine Hall had that privilege.
—or rather, the seven Divine Halls held supreme authority throughout the Contention Zone.
After learning of the three coins, Lola had joined the Knowledge Divine Hall and become a full-fledged bishop.
Thorn General Iliya approached from afar and handed her a newspaper.
"Your Majesty, today's news."
Lola didn't turn around.
Iliya slowly put away the newspaper, thought for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, you've been standing here for