Chapter 1146: A farce
That was right.
Qin Ran's target was the "god" behind him.
He had already settled on that target after arriving in Forest City ahead of time and observing everything in secret.
He took advantage of the difference in timing.
He made use of the Fire Crow's vision.
Qin Ran might not have been able to survey all of Forest City in minute detail, but he could still focus on certain places.
For example, Hayden Ao's assistant, Fergus.
For example, Scodley, whom Fergus had met.
For example, Nell, who connected everything together.
Finding the truth in a tangled mess was undoubtedly difficult, but once he caught hold of a loose thread, everything became simple.
And now?
All he needed was to wait patiently.
Of course, before that-
Smack!
A chop of his hand.
The Old Shoemaker collapsed, unconscious.
Qin Ran had not killed him, naturally because he still had his uses.
"You're a betrayer who abandons loyalty for profit... Now, I need to offer you enough profit-and what could tempt you more than a 'god'?"
"Isn't that what all of you came for?"
Qin Ran spoke calmly.
Inside the Temple in Forest City.
The banquet had begun.
Every prominent figure in Forest City had come to this welcoming banquet.
No invitations were needed.
These important figures in Forest City knew what they should do when faced with a newly arrived god.
With the bruises on his face still visible, Morton had changed into formal festive attire and stood at the Temple entrance as one of the greeters.
He welcomed every arriving guest with a smile.
Although the bruises made him look somewhat comical, no one dared laugh at Morton.
They had all heard what had happened to Hemaya.
And none of them wanted to become the