Dekan Looked Absolutely Innocent

"A sixth-tier Shadow World, that's a bit dangerous."

The notification message in front of him was hidden by Dekan, and he stood there muttering to himself.

It's unclear whether this is because they were targeted by the Shadow World their previous attempt to deceive them was discovered.

Generally speaking, it's impossible for someone at the third tier to appear in a sixth-tier Shadow World.

It can be said that the Shadow World thinks highly of him.

Fortunately, this tranquil space should be relatively safe, much more harmonious than the previous two starting scenes.

He turned around and looked around.

Sunlight streamed freely through the window frames, casting a play of light and shadow on the otherwise dim interior of the building through the colorful stained glass.

The central cross and the various divine paintings on the towering walls, bathed in dappled light and shadow, gave him a sense of being in another world.

Dekan confirmed once again that he was in a small, exquisite, but empty church.

Just this once.

He was all alone.

Even Cornelia wasn't by his side.

"Can?"

Dekan called out in a low voice, with a hint of probing.

In this quiet and solemn church, even a slightly loud voice can be heard echoing.

Dekan received no response for a long time.

"This is really beyond my capabilities! How can I live without Cornelia!"

Dekan clutched his head.

Having experienced the previous two Shadow World, Dekan had become accustomed to seeing Cornelia the moment he opened his eyes.

Unable to find her immediately, Dekan suddenly felt a deep sense of loneliness.

I've lost all sense of security and peace of mind.

Dekan doesn't really like this kind of Shadow World where the starting location is random.

Not only could they not find Morion quickly, but Cornelia had also disappeared.

And Dekan couldn't help but worry.

Will Cornelia be scammed? Will she run out of money for food? Will she be bullied...?

No, I have to find her quickly.

Dekan quickened his pace and headed out of the church.

Cornelia is outside the church, or not far away.

Dekan was certain that this was the first thing he needed to do.

"Don't worry about her. In the dispersed start of the high-level Shadow World, everyone will get a relatively safe initial identity. As long as they don't accidentally trigger events, they are basically safe."

The Master seemed to sense Dekan's troubles and thought to himself.

Dekan's steps gradually came to a stop.

"I'm just worried she might trigger the event incorrectly."

Dekan's helpless words echoed in response to his Master.

"Let me finish speaking first,"

"This Holy Rite Church left an impression on me; I had been to the Shadow World where it exists."

"That's what the Master said."

Dekan: "?"

The Master asked, "Do you remember that in the last Shadow World [Wild Mountain Blizzard Mystery], the vampire Viscount Augustine was sealed away by the Church?"

Dekan nodded. "Could this church be the Holy Rite Church?"

"Yes, in the world as I know it, the Holy Rite Church is the one that opposes the Undying Blood Race."

The Master's tone was certain.

"If everything I know, everything you encountered last time, and everything you're experiencing now, is part of the same world, then if you can overcome the dangers, it's even possible to find that Wild Mountain Ancient Mansion in this Shadow World."

"So the enemies in this Shadow World are very likely to be Blood Race again?"

Upon hearing his Master's speculation, Dekan asked.

Aside from the Shadow World [Wild Mountain Blizzard Mystery], there's also the epic Spell Card [True Word Blood Pact] that Dekan later encountered in Tristin City, both of which are related to Blood Race.

These Blood Race are not easy to deal with.

At least more troublesome than most demons.

Because Dekan is adept at taking advantage of acquaintances.

He only ever dealt with Blood Race in a particularly embarrassing way.

"That's right, most likely."

Master responded,

"Last time you were facing a Blood Race who was in extremely poor condition and whom you had tricked."

"In this sixth-tier Shadow World, there might even be Blood Race counts and marquises in full power. They are not only difficult to kill, but also skilled in disguise and possess some troublesome innate magic."

"Therefore you must be careful and, while gathering as much intelligence as possible, avoid rashly triggering any events."

The Master continued to explain.

After listening, Dekan nodded slightly.

Before finding Cornelia, he also needs to be careful to keep a low profile.

He would have a real headache if he really ran into these unkillable high-level Blood Race.

"Thank you for the crucial information, Master. You're so thoughtful."

"Heh, I just don't want to die with you."

"Don't say such arrogant lines, it makes you look like a loser."

"..."

"Oh, I was wrong, I was wrong! You're a good person, you're a really good person!"

Although the Master suspected that Dekan was being sarcastic towards her again, she couldn't find any evidence.

"Oh."

Dekan snorted coldly in his heart and fell into a deep sleep once again.

"Well, in that case, let's stick to the usual cautious approach. Of course, the first thing to do is find Cornelia. If we can find Morion while we're at it, that would be great, if he's here too..."

Dekan subconsciously raised his hand and looked down at his attire.

He found himself wearing a black robe.

Hey, it looks a lot like the outfit worn by Bishop of Ruin Evans of Ruin.

He really is a priest.

Dekan couldn't help but smile.

Aside from being separated from Cornelia at the start, we were pretty lucky this time.

I just saw a notification from the Shadow World saying that the Holy Rite Church is revered by people, and I have already obtained the status of a clergyman.

This identity is so suitable for someone as kind-hearted and virtuous as him.

Etc.

Dekan suddenly realized a problem.

Will he now appear differently to the viewers in the live stream?

At the same time.

Through the Alchemy Academy's connections, the broadcast of the Beautiful Soul Squad's Shadow World Challenge will be expanded to all major city-states of the Norton Kingdom.

Even though it was still early morning, quite a few people who were very interested in Dekan went to watch it.

However, their focus at the moment was not on Dekan entering the sixth-order Shadow World.

"Is this guy really not the Mr. D that the Resurrection Church was talking about?!"

The audience noticed this serious problem.

To the native inhabitants of this Shadow World, Dekan might just be a respectable priest.

But.

Dekan's current appearance, captured by the original world, is exactly like the official portrait of the "Bishop of Pain"!

Even if Dekan is truly innocent.

If there is a bird that looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it is a duck.

Dekan's consistent behavior resembles that of the Bishop of Pain, perfectly aligns with the official pronouncements of the Resurrection Church, and even now appears to be exactly what the Bishop of Pain looks like!

In the eyes of the audience at that moment, he was Bishop of Pain!

Even if it isn't, it's still better than it!

"I feel like the original inhabitants of this Shadow World probably haven't realized yet that something has somehow infiltrated their world..."