The Divine Statue of the Divine Mother Goddess remained in its place, the pews of the church stood as they always had, and the floor glead with a soft shine. The air was still thick with the scent of devotion.
However, beneath the Divine Statue of the Divine Mother Goddess, a familiar figure was seated in ditation, absorbing Magical Essence.
"Oh my God... Ashu!"
The Kyle law enforcer cried out and rushed forward.
Ashu’s ditation was interrupted, and he opened his eyes. He saw the Kyle law enforcer, dressed in white, approaching him.
The guy hadn’t even bothered to put on shoes.
"Kyle law enforcer, is there sothing urgent that requires seeking refuge?" Ashu asked, his tone steady.
He had just finished an intense session with Anna, and now he was in a Sage mont.
"Damn it, what are you talking about?" Kyle law enforcer stumbled forward, finally approaching him. He leaned in and asked, "Tell what’s going on? Didn’t your family plan to leave Riven Town? Why are you still in the church?"
"It’s a long story."
"Then make it short. Also, where’s Bishop Midaldas?"
Ashu answered without hesitation, "He’s dead."
"Dead?!" Though he had already been sowhat prepared after hearing his sister’s words, hearing about Midaldas’s death in the church still shocked the Kyle law enforcer. He confird once more, "You’re telling , Bishop Midaldas is dead?"
"Kyle law enforcer, I rember the battle. No one attacked your ears."
Kyle let out a relieved smile. As a law enforcer who wanted to get things done, the deaths of Kidopriest and Bishop Midaldas were nothing but great news to him.
He had long suspected Kidopriest, but there was never enough evidence to capture him. Since Kidopriest was thoroughly corrupt, it was obvious that there were connections at all levels of the organization.
Midaldas had, of course, been involved.
"I heard that it was you who indirectly killed Kido?" he asked.
Given Kyle’s identity as a law enforcer, Ashu felt as though he was being interrogated. He quickly clarified, "No. It was the Demon Huntress Nun who did it. I was actually a victim in all of this. Before Kido died, he transferred all his Evil Power to . I was powerless to stop it."
The Kyle law enforcer was aware of the Demon Huntress Nun.
Before he had fallen unconscious, he had seen Bishop Midaldas for the last ti, and it was then that Midaldas had ntioned The Twelve Demon-Hunting Nuns.
What he hadn’t expected was that the Demon Huntress Nun had also eliminated Kido. It seed that the Cultivator Guild’s specialized assassins were incredibly efficient—they took care of the matter quickly and cleanly.
And since this was an internal affair of the Cultivator Guild, it wasn’t sothing the law enforcers needed to handle.
At that mont, Kyle law enforcer finally looked up at the Divine Statue of the Divine Mother Goddess and asked, "I heard that you are now a Luminous Saint?"
Ashu smiled faintly and responded, "Just lucky, I suppose."
"My God..." Kyle law enforcer scratched his head. "Well, that’s an incredible stroke of luck. Let get this straight: the Saintess’s husband is a Luminous Saint, and the Luminous Saint’s wife is the Saintess. No wonder you two can be a family. It’s all in the stars, huh?"
Ashu didn’t respond.
Kyle law enforcer continued, "Regarding what we discussed earlier, I’ll have my family help you leave Riven Town. When do you plan to depart?"
"We... are not leaving." Ashu said as he raised his right hand. On the ring finger of his right hand, a golden Sovereign Ring had appeared. "For now, we’ll stay here."
The Kyle law enforcer’s eyes imdiately narrowed as he stared at the Sovereign Ring on Ashu’s ring finger. That wasn’t a wedding ring, nor was it a re ornant or a cultivator’s piece of gear. It was the Sovereign Ring that symbolized the power of a Bishop!
Only a Bishop could wear such a Sovereign Ring; it represented the identity of a Bishop!
After a long mont, the Kyle law enforcer finally ca to his senses.
He joked, "Do I need to kiss your right hand, Ashu Bishop?"
"No need, that would be gross."
The shock was too much for the Kyle law enforcer to handle. People in serious condition often need to rest. His heart rate quickened and his blood pressure rose due to his excitent.
He was still recovering and, after the surprise, began to feel faint. He could barely keep his balance.
Quickly, he made his way to the first row of seats in the church and sat down.
"My God..." Although his condition wasn’t great, the Kyle law enforcer still managed to force a smile, saying, "I never imagined it, Ashu. You... you beca a Bishop of the Holy Cultivator Guild, and you’re so young. Your future is limitless."
At 18 years old, a Branch Bishop—it was unprecedented in the entire Atras Empire.
He didn’t know what other 18-year-olds were doing, but he was well aware of what he had been doing at 18—daydreaming about his ex-girlfriend.
At that mont, Ashu accepted the complint without hesitation and added, "It’s all thanks to the Divine Mother Goddess paving the way for . The future is bright."
The Kyle law enforcer shook his head with a wry smile, and then casually asked, "So, when the new Town Mayor election cos, you’ll have to help cast the righteous vote, right?"
Ashu imdiately understood what Kyle law enforcer ant.
Both of them had killed the forr Town Mayor, which made them accomplices.
However, if this murder case were investigated, Ashu, with his Sovereign Ring as a Bishop, would have the ultimate right to explain things.
The Holy Cultivator Guild, representing justice, eliminating an heretic? That would make perfect sense.
This matter would also fall under the jurisdiction of the Cultivator Guild, aning the law enforcers would have no authority over it.
If the next Town Mayor election in Riven Town were held, it was clear that the Kyle family would take control. What the Kyle law enforcer was implying was that Ashu should vote for his family.
With the support of the Cultivator Guild’s vote, the Kyle family would be sure to take power.
Ashu had already thought about this last night. Allowing the Kyle family to take control was inevitable. Now, this mont had arrived.
If he acted rashly to stop them, fearing that the Kyle family might turn against him later, it would be an ineffective move.
After all, just this morning, he had received the Sovereign Ring and appointnt letter from the headquarters. Apart from Anna and Leia, he was essentially alone in this.
Of course, there was also Vivita Taan, but she hadn’t returned today, which likely ant there was a mission from the headquarters. This was still uncertain.
As a lone figure, Ashu couldn’t prevent anything.
In fact, if he opposed the Kyle family, they would likely begin to hold a grudge from this mont on. What that would evolve into in the future was impossible to predict.
Since that’s the case, it would be better to go with the flow, do a favor for the Kyle family, and push them a bit in the right direction.
First, establish so goodwill and, in turn, receive so reciprocation from the Kyle family.
This would also make it easier for him to build his own influence. As for what would happen in the future, it all depended on the capabilities of both parties.
When it ca to potential for the future, Ashu, with his system, wasn’t afraid of anyone.
"Kylelaw enforcer, you’re a man of strong sense of justice. To be honest, I could cast my vote for you today," Ashu said.
Upon hearing this, the Kyle law enforcer grinned and responded, "Damn it, don’t joke with . I only like being a law enforcer because that’s where I can actually get things done. Once I’m behind a desk, I’ll have to wait around for the paperwork to be signed before I can go anywhere."
With this, Ashu took the conversation a step further, starting to inquire, "What about your sister? The noble beauty, she looks like soone with a lot of official potential."
"Wait, what did you just say..." The Kyle law enforcer pointed at Ashu in disbelief. "You said my sister is a beauty? My God, she’s more like a giant, terrifying beast! You don’t know how she used to bully when we were kids. Like, for example, when the family wouldn’t let her eat her favorite sweet cakes, she would drag into a corner and beat up, forcing to steal them for her..."
Ashu scratched his head, remaining silent.
The Kyle law enforcer, however, continued with enthusiasm, "If she ever becos Town Mayor, I bet in no ti at all, Riven Town will beco her private kingdom, and I’ll be the one wearing a collar, serving her like an obedient slave."
"Ahem." Ashu cleared his throat.
But the Kyle law enforcer remained oblivious to the warning.
Just as he was about to open his mouth again to disparage his sister, a sudden chill ran up his spine.
The coldness shot directly into the back of his neck, making his skin prickle with goosebumps.
"I..."
"Shh, don’t turn around. You’re dead." The voice of his sister ca from behind him. "Didn’t I say that if you wander around carelessly, you’ll beco a dead man? So, tell , what job do you want in your next life? Do you want to keep being a law enforcer? Won’t you get bored of it? Or how about not reincarnating and just staying in hell instead?"
The Kyle law enforcer’s face imdiately turned pale. In his mont of arrogance, he had said so things he shouldn’t have. Now, he feared he might actually end up wearing a collar around his neck from this point forward.
"S-Sis, I was just joking with Ashu Bishop! I was talking about another sister, not you! You’re my real sister, we share the sa blood! How could I ever speak ill of you?" The Kyle law enforcer quickly tried to appeal to his sister’s affection. "I was just setting up so groundwork. Later, I’ll recomnd you to Ashu Bishop for the position of Town Mayor."
Upon hearing the keyword, Kyle law enforcer’s sister discreetly glanced at Ashu’s right hand. After confirming the Bishop Sovereign Ring, she montarily forgave her brother.
She said, "On behalf of the Kyle family, I welco the new Bishop. May the Divine Mother Goddess protect Riven Town."
With that, she slightly bowed in greeting.
Ashu returned the gesture, saying, "Then, I’ll cast my vote for you, madam."
She smiled gracefully and responded, "If the opportunity arises, I will certainly strive for it. But if there’s a more suitable candidate, I would ask Ashu Bishop to vote for the better option. What’s important to is seeing Riven Town thrive in peace and prosperity. Who becos Town Mayor isn’t as important."
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