A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 639: The Scheme Begins

"Isn't this the relationship between believers and God?"

Roland smacked his lips and then said.

After Lin Kui's explanation, she seemed to have understood something.

Aren't these people who walk the path the relationship between gods and believers?

Lin Kui shook his head at this, and then said.

"It's still different. At least the gods care about the lives of their believers, while those great beings don't care about the lives of those who walk the path."

Is that right?

Roland frowned, sensing that something was amiss.

As we all know, this is Jiang Shuzhou's personal world, but what exactly are those so-called great beings?

Is it a deity kept by this incredibly powerful alchemist, or is it the alchemist himself?

Or perhaps, it is some kind of intelligent entity that he created?

The mysteries have not decreased, but rather increased.

However, Roland did not intend to tell these natives about these things. Firstly, it was too shocking and would easily lead to exclusion or even hostility. Secondly, this was the alchemist's experimental field, and if she caused trouble, she would probably be dealt with directly by the alchemist.

After all, given Jiang Shuzhou's status and strength, it would be easy for him to make an unknown alchemist disappear without a trace.

But how come these people know about gods?

After all, there are no true gods here. Theoretically speaking, these people should not know what gods are, or they should think that those great beings are gods.

"You don't think we know nothing about the outside world, do you?"

Seemingly having discerned Roland's thoughts, Lin Kui raised an eyebrow and spoke directly.

This surprised Roland.

"Every few years, newcomers like you are thrown into this world. At first, they are quite arrogant, saying that we are frogs in a well. But in reality, they are not much better than us."

Lin Kui curled his lip, seemingly disdainful.

"Generally speaking, if no one helps them, these people will soon be devoured by Wardland, either they will be infected with the magic stone disease and turn into magic stone, or they will be turned into flesh and blood, or they will die from natural disasters."

"Of course, their knowledge has been preserved with the help of those who seek knowledge."

"But if that's the case, why don't you resist?"

Roland was somewhat puzzled. Knowing that the outside world was much larger, why choose to remain in a remote corner? To her, this was simply incomprehensible.

Before Lin Kui could react, Jiang Shuzhou realized what was happening.

Good grief, are you inciting these people to rebel against me?

I was originally planning to arrange something for you to quickly advance to legendary status, but it seems you're still too young and need more experience. I'll have to give you a lot of challenges and trials.

Roland, who was just talking about freedom, suddenly felt a chill down his spine, as if something was eyeing him. It was a very unpleasant feeling.

Could it be that I was marked by that person because I said something wrong?

No way, wasn't that person supposed to be very magnanimous? Surely they wouldn't be so petty?

Roland was somewhat puzzled, but stopped himself from continuing the conversation.

"Resist? Why resist? Is it much better outside? Do people not die out there? Is it always peaceful and prosperous there?"

These questions left Roland speechless.

Upon closer reflection, it seems there really isn't a problem. After all, natural disasters and man-made calamities can happen anywhere.

If they are strong, they will naturally want to go out and explore; if they are ordinary people, they might as well stay here. Besides, they have no other choice.

"If you feel too confined here, you can go to the outer world. It's more chaotic there, and the resources are more abundant. Of course, you'll die faster there too."

Lin Kui offered his advice.

"Of course, we'll discuss all of that after you register at the settlement I manage."

Lin Kui's decision to take in Luo Lan and Jiang Shuzhou wasn't because he was inherently a saint, but because there were benefits to it.

In the center of the entire Wardland lies a vast city, a place where birds sing and flowers bloom, untouched by calamities, and free from any danger except for the occasional mischief of evildoers. It is known as the Central City.

The central city is not only a safe zone, but also a resource supply point, where almost all scarce resources can be exchanged.

What's needed for redemption is redemption points.

To earn these points, you need to complete city missions, which vary widely.

Accepting the arrivals and explaining the situation in Wardland to them is also part of the task.

In order to complete the mission, Lin Kui needs to take Jiang Shuzhou and Roland to the gathering area, and then report the completion through the mission terminal there.

As for what comes next?

That's not his responsibility.

Whether the two wanted to stay or leave, Lin Kui didn't care.

After all, once the mission is accomplished, these people are no longer needed; don't think too highly of them.

Of course, as long as they can prove themselves to be useful, there's nothing wrong with them joining.

Although Roland wasn't entirely clear on the matter, he had some understanding of it, given that Lin Kui's attitude towards them was somewhat businesslike.

It's obvious at a glance that there's definitely some ulterior motive.

For the rest of the journey, everyone remained silent, and no one spoke.

Jiang Shuzhou closed his eyes to rest, using his mental energy to sort out suspicious targets in his mind.

Jiang Shuzhou did not believe that the gods would remain indifferent to this competition. Now that the new God of Fate, Skatsla, has arrived, what about the other gods?

Will Tyr come? Will Gaia come? What about Cyrek?

Even Wojnarowski...

Oh, probably not. She values ​​money more and wouldn't come here to do something thankless.

But the other gods are a different story. Jiang Shuzhou has every reason to believe that these people will be extremely eager to make things difficult for him.

For this reason, Jiang Shuzhou was prepared to first find these people, then make proper arrangements to give them a hard time, so that they would know that Jiang Shuzhou's territory was not a place they could come and go as they pleased.

If you want to leave, you have to leave something behind.

Now, what Jiang Shuzhou is most concerned about, besides the unlucky new God of Fate Skatsla who was targeted from the beginning because his fake identity was too clean, is an assassin who is very skilled in various assassination techniques.

It wasn't for any other reason than that this profession was somewhat sensitive, so Jiang Shuzhou naturally paid close attention to it.

It was obvious that the assassin was none other than the incarnation of Cyric, who had easily dodged the spatial blast at the beginning, the guy named Flippi.