The cultists in the corridor stared in shock as they listened to Lin Shen's brazen declaration.
Captain Lin Shen was far too cocky!
He had only just found himself a powerful backer, and he already dared to openly fall out with Enkai, a second-tier Priest?
Yet, looking at Lin Shen's arrogant bearing, these cultists who worshipped strength did not find him shameless. Instead, they thought this was exactly the swagger a follower of the Abyss should have.
"Let's go, cousin!"
Having put on quite a show at the doorway, Lin Shen flicked his dark red robe and turned to call to [You've Cried Already], who was holding back laughter inside until his stomach hurt:
"The High Priest's assignment comes first! We're leaving now!"
"On it!"
[You've Cried Already] immediately followed him.
The underground camp's long corridor was dark and cold, with torches crackling on the walls on either side.
Lin Shen tucked his hands into his sleeves, held his chin high, and strode along as though he owned the place.
His loose dark red robe flapped with every step, trailing a thick aura of bloodlust.
Following half a step behind him, [You've Cried Already] also stood ramrod straight, glaring viciously at every cultist who passed.
"What are you staring at? Never seen the future Divine Child personally chosen by the High Priest?"
Borrowing Lin Shen's authority, [You've Cried Already] spat at a few cultists around the corner. Arrogance was practically written all over his face.
All along the way.
The normally fearsome cultists actually lowered their heads at the sight of the pair's swagger, instinctively retreating to either side of the passage.
Even a few veteran squad leaders with considerable seniority, when they passed Lin Shen and his companion.
Though jealousy and resentment flashed in their eyes, they did not