A Trap
There was doubt in Qin Ran's words, but understanding surfaced in his eyes.
Everything matched his deductions.
After killing the Thunder God, who had seemed to be the mastermind, Qin Ran had worked to hunt down the sea monsters and minimize the losses while recalling everything that had happened since he entered Navia City.
Not this time.
The previous time.
Qin Ran was someone who liked to reminisce.
Because his memories contained too many things that drove him to strive, work hard, and persevere.
Having experienced hunger countless times, he knew very well what he needed to do to avoid going hungry.
The feeling of hunger was too terrifying.
That terror had given Qin Ran an excellent memory. It could be said that he remembered everything by heart.
Therefore, he clearly remembered how he had entered this place.
He also clearly remembered how he had established himself here.
Nikelei, the "God of the Earth."
She was someone he had been unable to avoid from beginning to end.
It could be said that he had followed in her footsteps to reach this place, and with her help, he had established himself using [Thorn's Deception].
As he recalled these events, doubts naturally arose in Qin Ran's heart.
Why had Nikelei, the "God of the Earth," done this?
Why had she guided him here?
Or, more accurately: why had Nikelei chosen the Thorn Lady?
At first, Qin Ran had believed that the Thorn Lady had been valued by the "God of the Earth" because she possessed the ability to "see through fate."
But with the appearance of the Devourer and the collapse of the Gods of Navia, Qin Ran realized that he had been thinking in the wrong direction.
Yes, the Thorn Lady could "see through fate" and even glimpse part