I Was Arrested

"Great Doomsday Watcher, Ash Hiss! The righteous follow you, the wicked adore you! The light yearns for you, and the darkness hopes for you! You are an existence that transcends all, the color that the Divine has plated onto all things!"

"Great Doomsday Watcher, Ash Hiss..."

Ash sat upon the cold stone throne, watching a large crowd of strange, black-robed figures kneeling on the ground, kowtowing and praying to him. Beneath his stern, icy expression, his heart was in a state of absolute panic.

He couldn't be blamed; after all, his memory from a second ago was still stuck in that damned mobile game company, working overtime until dawn to contribute his remaining value. The next second, he had suddenly arrived in this strange Underground Hall to receive the worship of the masses. Anyone would have been unable to react in time.

What was even more miraculous was that Ash could understand their language as naturally as his mother tongue. He didn't need to ponder or translate; he grasped their meaning directly. As he gradually calmed down, he quickly reached a conclusion: he had transmigrated, and his soul had entered the body of someone who shared his name.

Since he was a child, many had said his name sounded quite fantastical, but Ash never expected that he would one day encounter such a bizarre and surreal world.

However, he did not possess the surname Hiss, and it was precisely because of this that he could quickly determine he wasn't dreaming.

It wasn't just the name that was the same; even his appearance seemed nearly identical. Furthermore, by moving his fingers, toes, and other basic parts, Ash found that his body felt completely normal, as if this were his original chassis. Everything was so nimble and natural that Ash couldn't help but wonder if he had transmigrated into a version of himself from a parallel world.

For the sake of convenience, and because they shared a name, Ash secretly referred to the original owner of this body as "Hiss" in his mind.

But these thoughts were of no use to his current situation, because Ash discovered that Hiss hadn't left him the most important thing.

That was his memory.

Yes, his memory!

It was as if his memories had been formatted along with Hiss's during the transmigration. Ash had absolutely no idea what to do next. He even maintained his expression in a state of calm mixed with a hint of evil charm, terrified that someone might spot a flaw.

Don't let the fact that the group beneath the stone throne was showing him the utmost respect fool you; if Ash revealed any cracks, they would be just as cruel as they were currently respectful. After all, in their eyes, Ash was an "Evil Soul from another world" who had erased the soul of the Saint Son Hiss and occupied his body—a truly heinous sinner. Coupled with their intense religious fervor, Ash didn't think he could gain their understanding by saying, "Actually, I'm a victim too."

But sitting like this wasn't a solution either; Ash was already struggling to maintain the faint, elusive smile on his face.

Rumble, rumble, rumble—

The Underground Hall suddenly began to vibrate with a deep, thunderous sound. The Black Robe Believers were overjoyed, prostrating themselves fully with their foreheads pressed against the ground, shouting in unison:

"We pray for the Heavenly Lord to descend!"

Ash thought it was an earthquake and prepared to stand up, only to find that his backside felt as if it were glued to the stone throne, unable to rise. Suddenly, a dazzling, colorful light illuminated his eyes. He looked up and saw four brilliant rainbow radiances floating in the air, bringing color to the hall and an endless, boundless warmth.

"Great Doomsday Watcher, Ash Hiss!"

They spoke in unison, as if thousands of people were speaking at once: "The only pure one in a dark and turbid world, the final Brave of the heavy earth, you bear the heavy responsibility of saving the world and the mission of delivering all living beings!"

"We shall cross the Silver Sky Wheel to grant you power; we shall break the Golden Scales to bestow upon you glory! Your name is Saint, your will is our will, and your kingdom is the land of happiness for all!"

"Ash Hiss!"

Without realizing it, Ash found himself kneeling on one knee, respectfully lowering his head, waiting for the moment the glory would descend.

The red light cluster on the far left said: "I am the Lord of Myriad Radiance, presiding over battle, courage, and honor! I grant you the Life Angel to sweep away all your enemies!"

A female angel with wings, holding a spear, flew before Ash. She wore red battle armor and was only the size of a finger, yet her presence was imposing. Ash felt as if he could see a Mountain of Corpses and Sea of Blood in her eyes.

The second light cluster from the left, which was blue, said: "I am the Monarch of Wind, Rain, and Snow, presiding over strategy, change, and fate! I grant you the Wisdom Angel to help you achieve all your goals!"

A female angel wearing a blue hat and holding a notebook flew before Ash. She was also only the size of a finger, her gaze profound, as if she held endless knowledge within.

The second light cluster from the right, which was green, said: "I am the Perpetually Burning Heart, presiding over life, equality, and sharing. I grant you the Life Angel to help you remain healthy forever!"

A female angel, glowing emerald green and resembling a little girl, flew before Ash. She was incredibly cute, with a ring of emerald light circling her, making one feel immensely warm and relaxed.

The pink light cluster on the far right said: "I am the Dreamlike Soul of Freedom, presiding over love, pleasure, and art. I grant you the Joy Angel to help you achieve transcendent charm!"

A beautiful pink female angel flew before Ash. Her figure was graceful and her gaze was soul-stirring; even though she was only the size of a finger, she seemed like the most beautiful existence in the world.

The four angels danced around Ash, adding a dazzling, eye-catching radiance to him. In that instant, Ash felt power surging forth continuously. His body was full of energy, his mood was incredibly joyful, and countless plans formed in his mind. Everything was going perfectly!

The Lord of Myriad Radiance, the Monarch of Wind, Rain, and Snow, the Perpetually Burning Heart, and the Dreamlike Soul of Freedom spoke simultaneously: "Brave beloved by fate, Watcher who discerns causality, please go forth to create miracles and save the world!"

With a sound like bubbles bursting, the four descending Divine Spirits gradually dissipated. However, the Underground Hall remained bright, for Ash, possessing the four angels, was now a walking rainbow.

Ash clenched his fists, the corners of his mouth curling up into a confident smile.

He hadn't expected this! He had thought this sudden transmigration was a massive trap, but it turned out to be a windfall. He had actually become the Brave of this world, possessing the protection of four Divine Spirits and the support of countless believers. What a wonderful script!

Next was to defeat the monsters, save the world, marry the most beautiful princess, become the King of this world, and reach the pinnacle of life!

Thud!

A loud crash came from the ceiling. The leading Black Robe Believer said: "Brave, the Bloodfury Hunter has already found this place! Now we can only rely on you to repel them!"

Bloodfury Hunter? It sounded like a villainous role. Ash figured they were just fodder for a beginner's quest to help him build reputation and familiarize himself with his skills. He heroically drew the longsword at his waist and said proudly: "My sword knows no equal! Let these Bloodfury Hunters be the first souls to perish beneath my blade! Someone, lead the way!"

"No need, we'll come ourselves."

With a loud boom, the ceiling of the Underground Hall exploded!

Ash looked up and saw a group of enemies holding blood-patterned longswords, wearing silver trench coats and hunter hats, jumping down from above!

"Well met!"

Ash roared:

"Power!"

"Wisdom!"

"Life!"

"Joy!"

The four angels bestowed their blessings upon Ash Hiss simultaneously. In that moment, Ash felt as though he could cleave his enemy in two with a single strike! Fearless, he let out a roar, leaped into the air, and swung his sword at Gerald the Bloodthirsty Hunter, even unleashing a Sky Piercing Sword Qi!

With the gods' support, I have actually become this powerful!

Now that I have the protection of a defensive barrier and an endless supply of stamina, let's see who can defeat me!

Just as Ash was secretly gloating, he heard the Bloodthirsty Hunter opposite him sneer.

"Is that all?"

A savage grin spread across the Bloodthirsty Hunter's face. He swung his longsword, which instantly transformed into a chain sword several meters long, unleashing a blood-red sword aura that spanned several meters!

Ash's sword aura was swallowed in an instant, and the defensive barrier on his body was shattered in a single blow. The entire Underground Hall was cleaved open by the Bloodthirsty Hunter's strike, and a massive fissure erupted beneath Ash's feet.

Watching his opponent defeat him with such overwhelming force, Ash couldn't react for a moment: "How is this possible..."

"You merely possess four Two-Winged Chaos Spell Spirits, and they aren't even your own. Where did you get the courage to fight a Three-Winged Saint Domain like me?"

With a sudden gust of wind, three wings sprouted from the Bloodthirsty Hunter's back: a Silver Wing, a Golden Wing, and a Seven-Colored Wing!

He retracted the chain sword back into its longsword form, charged into Ash's guard like a flying dragon, pierced through Ash's chest with a single thrust, and pinned him to the stone throne!

Ash was forced to sit down once more.

He vomited blood, staring blankly as the Bloodthirsty Hunter unhooked a small lantern from his waist. The hunter triggered it somehow, and the lantern suddenly emitted a blinding, incandescent white light.

The angels who were still attempting to bestow power upon Ash let out screams of despair and hatred under the glare of this white light. Their forms could no longer maintain their previous beauty, each one becoming hideously ugly!

The Power Angel transformed into a grotesque mantis.

The Wisdom Angel turned into a rotting fly.

The Life Angel melted into a pale maggot.

The Joy Angel transformed into a foul, pungent gas!

The various protections of courage, wisdom, joy, and life rapidly faded from Ash's body. Stimulated by the excruciating pain in his chest, he snapped back to reality, a look of bewilderment on his face.

What just happened?

He was just an ordinary person who had just transmigrated; he knew nothing of the situation. Why had he suddenly become so arrogant and conceited, participating in a war that had nothing to do with him?

This was hardly the behavior of a normal office worker who had been beaten down by society for years.

While Ash was still stunned, the battle in the Underground Hall had already ended; the Black Robe Believers were no match for the Bloodthirsty Hunter at all.

Standing before Ash, the Bloodthirsty Hunter pulled a scroll from his robes and unfurled it, revealing a document stamped with a red seal:

"I am Gerald the Bloodthirsty Hunter of the Sin Hunting Hall, Hunter ID 307791. The Sin Hunting Hall now suspects you of involvement in the Four Pillar God Heresy dissemination case, as well as multiple kidnappings, murders, robberies, and other heinous crimes. This is an arrest warrant signed by the Kaimeng City Sin Hunting Hall. If you have any objections to our law enforcement, you may file a complaint at the front desk of the Sin Hunting Hall Kaimeng Branch at Citizen Avenue 233, or submit feedback directly to the Mayor's mailbox."

"Now then." The Bloodthirsty Hunter put away the warrant and produced a pair of silver shackles. He personally fastened the exquisite bracelets onto Ash, the corners of his mouth curling up to reveal pale fangs:

"Four Pillar God Heresy leader, Ash Hiss, you are under arrest."