The short priest's face had turned liver-red, and his whole body shook with rage.
Too ruthless!
This brat was an absolute mad dog!
Gambling with his own life was one thing, but those words had put every last person who had just stepped forward to mock Lin Shen over the fire and roasted them alive!
Seeing his old rival struck speechless by a newcomer, the tall priest sitting opposite him instantly lost all the gloom in his eyes!
Yes!
That felt so damn good!
He looked at Lin Shen kneeling on one knee, so excited that he nearly leaped out of his stone chair and applauded on the spot!
Good lad! I knew I hadn't misjudged you!
The tall priest laughed wildly to himself. This blade was simply too useful!
Not only was he eloquent, but, most importantly, he was ruthless enough!
The tall priest cleared his throat, preparing to embellish things with a few more grand remarks and earn some favor with the High Priest for his "keen eye for talent."
But before he could deliver his prepared speech...
An elite squad leader seated beside the short priest suddenly slapped his thigh and stood up first!
"Well said!!!"
His voice boomed, even trembling with righteous passion, stunning everyone present.
Even Lin Shen froze for a moment. Who the hell was this?
I'm going all out here, and you're stealing my lines?
The squad leader who had risen was named Ovid. With First-Tier Peak strength, he was the short priest's most capable and trusted subordinate!
In truth, Ovid was utterly unwilling to lend his support to a newcomer like Lin Shen.
Even ten minutes earlier, he had regarded Lin Shen as nothing more than an attention-seeking clown.
As a veteran core member of the Black Forest Branch, Ovid was a