Lord of the Mysteries: The Last Shepherd
Chapter 700

Why Not the Fool?

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However, there was one major problem with doing this: it would expose the Honorific Name before Mr. Fool.

Thinking of this, Luther hesitated for a moment.

Communicating with [Sun] had to go through the Fool, which meant that he would inevitably have to recite the name of another deity before a god—and that deity was one he himself was impersonating.

But I had already exposed myself as a "traitor" from the Church of Evernight before Mr. Fool, and He had tacitly accepted it. So even if I shared this Honorific Name, He probably would not say anything.

What I should be more worried about was Mr. Fool uncovering the true nature of this Honorific Name and seeing through my impersonation of a god... But then again, as my Sequence rose, having an Honorific Name was inevitable sooner or later.

Countless thoughts flashed through Luther's mind, and he quickly reached a conclusion.

He would share the Honorific Name and make Lovia his believer. Even if the Fool learned his Honorific Name, it would not be a major problem!

With time pressing, he immediately prayed and replied, "Honorable Mr. Fool, please forgive me. I wish to use You to convey the Honorific Name of another mysterious existence."

Of course, the necessary application process still had to be observed. After all, spreading the faith of another god before a deity was simply far too blasphemous and presumptuous. Only Mr. Fool, so magnanimous and unfathomable, would be willing to tolerate traitors like them.

"You may."

Above the Gray Fog, Klein listened to Luther's request and immediately replied in a calm voice.

Yet inwardly, he began to mutter to himself.

Another Honorific Name... Could Luther have formed a deeper connection with the Goddess and become one of her blessed? Was he planning to save Lovia

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