A New Beginning

To be honest...

Having advanced to rank 5 and gained increasingly profound Occult Lore, Sulu looked down on professions like the [Paladin].

The gaze of a great being cannot be erased; at most, one can be replaced by another.

Such a process is bound to be full of contradictions and intense conflicts, especially within the most vulnerable spiritual realm.

Just look at Beatrice's fate to know.

I tried my best to design the plan carefully, but I still got completely brainwashed and made into an idiot!

Furthermore, given the rare opportunity to deeply manipulate spirits, it would be difficult to resist doing anything underhanded.

For example, he himself 'set' Beatrice as a servant.

According to the ancient texts, the legendary Witch Hunter, such as the Paladin Guardian of God, became increasingly cold-blooded, neglected their families, and became fanatical followers of the Goddess, all likely influenced by this phenomenon.

In contrast, the Demon of the Abyss do not need faith; they only want to spread terror and chaos!

Or perhaps, they simply see the world as a game!

"The soul is the most essential thing. If you make a contract with one great being, and then make a contract with another, aren't you afraid of your soul splitting?"

Sulu smiled and shared some of his guesses, unsurprisingly seeing Anfei's pale face.

She still wants to follow the path of the Paladin.

But now, the thought of being gradually replaced by a strange and cold personality sends chills down her spine.

"Alright, considering the current situation..."

Sulu interlaced his fingers and stared at Rhode: "You should rest for a while and properly process the Demonic Power you've gained during this time. Don't try to increase it anymore... If you want to become a true [Purgatory Demon], then disregard what I said."

Rhode's previous situation actually had a strong element of self-abandonment.

His parents and younger brother have disappeared, leaving him all alone. He frantically increases his strength, seeking revenge.

In reality, he had already lost a major ground in terms of spiritual perseverance, and thus turned to the path of the [Fallen].

Perhaps the only thing that kept the last piece of his heart from completely collapsing was Anfei.

'In reality... Rhode could be considered corrupted, but he still retains a sliver of sanity, teetering on the brink of danger...'

"You don't need to shoulder too much responsibility. After all, I'm at the fifth rank now. I'll take care of the rest."

Sulu's voice was firm. "And... I will also track down the whereabouts of my parents."

Of course, that's what they say, but at least before the seventh rank, Sulu never even considered exploring the Abyss.

"Okay..." Rhode remained silent for a long time before finally speaking in a dry voice, as if he had let go of a lot of pressure.

"Very good, now it's your problem that needs to be addressed."

Sulu said calmly, "I've already eliminated all those Black Light Organization members... There's no way the news will leak out. However, the Church has begun to suspect you."

He was disgusted by the plots in those works of art from his past life, where the protagonist always arrived at the last moment.

Therefore, upon receiving the Telegraph, he Spirit World Travel. Before Rhode could even make a move, the henchmen of the Black Light Organization were already defeated.

Even if the Black Light Organization knew he was behind it, they might not dare to seek revenge, let alone if they didn't know.

But the Church of the Goddess of Light is different!

Even legends cannot openly confront the Church.

"So..." Rhode shifted uncomfortably; he was acutely aware of the Church's power.

"Therefore, you need to hide for a while, at least until you are able to protect yourself..."

Sulu said calmly.

Without a fifth-order rank, it's very easy for divination to leave traces, which is extremely dangerous.

Perhaps Rhode was just a little kid before and wouldn't have been targeted like this, but things changed after his information was spread.

Of course, Sulu could do some 'counter-divination' at this point, such as handing over the high-ranking Curio to Rhode, but it's always better to keep the power to protect yourself.

"It seems you already have a destination in mind," Rhode laughed loudly. "Just say it..."

"What about the Chris Empire? The Church of the Goddess of Light there isn't very powerful... Although other righteous Church also oppose Demon cultists, none are as resolute as the Goddess of Light," Sulu said. "Furthermore... I intend to establish a trade route between the Old Continent. I'll use my abilities!"

"Spirit World Travel?" Rhode nodded. "So... you need an agent over there too?"

That's roughly the idea.

Although he had considered expanding his business to the World Edge and the Dark Continent, Sulu had no connections or resources there, so he could only think about it for now.

Anyway, even the trade routes connecting the Old Continent can be quite profitable, since it involves teleportation smuggling!

The only limitation to his profitability is the amount he can carry.

"I'm in."

Rhode immediately said, "Perfect timing... I'd like to visit the Chris Empire."

He glanced at Anfei beside him.

"Well...maybe...I can go with them too." Anfei lowered her head.

"Very good. I'll take you there in a bit."

Sulu spread his hands, and a large number of gold and silver coins appeared on the table. "The Chris Empire is a monarchy, with the emperor and the House of Nobles holding all the power. I've already exchanged some of the precious metal currency they use. Don't rush, prioritize your own safety, and slowly make contact with the local circle of extraordinary individuals. I'll send a batch of materials over regularly."

What he's going to do, of course, is engage in mystical transactions involving extraordinary materials, Curio, and career information.

Otherwise, a Radio Company would be enough to sustain them for a lifetime.

In terms of value, some extraordinary materials are far more valuable than gold of the same volume.

After all, the two continents produce different mystical resources, and the price difference between them is quite lucrative.

Chris Empire, Northern Province.

After another dizzying sensation, Rhode looked around at his surroundings and the snow-capped peaks in the distance, and slowly opened his mouth wide. "This... isn't within the Federation's territory anymore?"

"It feels... a little unreal."

Anfei also wrapped her fox fur coat tighter around herself.

"This is on the outskirts of the empire, easily accessible but with a chaotic religious landscape. I deliberately chose this area to provide you with a safe haven..."

Sulu said, "And... even though the White Eagle Federation across the strait has caused a huge uproar, and the <Professional Registration Act> has been passed, this place is still the same as before, refusing to acknowledge the existence of supernatural powers... This is a secret known only to the upper echelons."

"What? How is this possible?" Anfei exclaimed.

"Why not? A simple information control ban would be enough to keep all 'rumors' out of the ocean..."

Sulu smiled; after all, this was a world where Telegraph were just beginning to be used. "As for the language used here, I believe you can learn it quickly... I will come to visit you from time to time."

"Is this... a new life?"

Rhode, also dressed in a black overcoat and wearing a thick woolen hat, gazed at the snow scene in the distance, muttering to himself in a daze.