CHAPTER 589: CHAPTER 397: THE REASON FOR GWENDOLIN’S CROSS-DRESSING? (2)

"But there’s no point in discussing this now, he’s already been eaten—"

The rest of his words didn’t get out before he was knocked to the ground by a stone that came out of nowhere, successfully angering the adventurer.

Hade raised an eyebrow but did not go down to help. This was exactly the effect he wanted. The more chaotic the thoughts of these Holy Light believers became, the better. To make someone give up their faith, one must first confuse their thoughts. To achieve this, having a few unofficial believers take a beating was hardly a significant cost.

"Get up there and beat them, damn it!" One of the adventurers got angry and lunged forward, grabbing the believer by the collar.

But as he turned his head, he saw some people standing silently in place without moving.

He hesitated for a moment, then understood why.

Until they figured out why Gwendolin cross-dressed, these people would probably have a hard time taking action.

The Holy Light believer glanced tremblingly at Hade in the distance, who gave them a reassuring look, prompting them to arrogantly start jeering again.

Among the adventurers, some were angry, some confused, some just watching... there were all kinds.

In the scene, Yurshika’s voice was heard again.

Seeing Fingerley and the others’ confusion, she personally explained to them:

"Have you seen your brother’s form and not found anything amiss?"

Fingerley regained his senses, frowned, and suddenly said, "Is it...those snakes?"

He suddenly remembered that unlike the other gods he had seen, Gwendolin’s lower body was different from an ordinary person’s, seemingly twisted together by numerous bizarre long snakes.

He had previously thought this was just her...no, him; people had thought this was just Gwendolin’s characteristic, but now after Yurshika’s explanation, could there be more to it?

Yurshika nodded.

"The snake is a symbol of desecration; with this desecrated form, brother cannot reveal his true face to others. Yet he did not abandon himself for this; he remains loyal to the Fire Transmission, as persistent in it as our father."

"When the gods left Yanor Londo, only brother stayed behind, providing trials for heroes, assisting in the Fire Transmission. He shouldered the heavy burden alone. Since he could not show his true form, he created an illusion of our sister Gwen Ivia with the power of the Dark Moon... This is why he is called the Shadow Sun."

Fingerley was taken aback. No wonder the Sunshine Princess in the Painting World’s Yanor Londo was just an illusion that could easily be dispelled; it was all created by Gwendolin for the Fire Transmission.

Yet he still had one more question.

"Then why the Transformation Ring?"

"It was not of brother’s own will; born with the power of the Dark Moon, living as a woman made that power stronger, which was necessary to maintain the illusion of Yanor Londo and the Fire Transmission."

This line was something Gong Qiying made up.

In a flash of realization, at this moment Fingerley’s expression could only be described as enlightened.

The surrounding crowd fell silent, no longer paying attention to the Holy Light believers, all intently watching the scene.

"So, it turns out Gwendolin Lord was so devoted to the Fire Transmission," Fingerley began his reading comprehension, "willing to hide behind the scenes, unable to gain the praise and fame of the world, even cross-dressing to continue the Fire Transmission..."

Actually, you could let go of the cross-dressing term. Matilda internally quipped: the weight of the previous reasons alone is already quite substantial.

It turns out that behind every action of Gwendolin lay the heavy burden of the Fire Transmission, and every seemingly strange behavior had a reasonable and grand explanation.

Fingerley fell silent for a moment, then suddenly stomped his foot and said with determination:

"Rest assured, I will definitely bring Gwendolin Lord back!"

Saying this, he quickly stepped onto the Invisible Bridge, rushing in the direction of the rotating mechanism without stopping!

Matilda and Aleya exchanged a glance and bowed to Yurshika before following the captain’s steps.

Outside the Dungeon, the Holy Light believers panicked.

Because... just now, those Silent Blades who had been on the brink of collapse suddenly became invigorated after listening to Yurshika’s words, now glaring at them with a united front.

No, your god is dead, just listening to others recount his deeds hasn’t changed anything, so how did you get your spirits up again?

Previously, adventurers might have thought Gwendolin’s cross-dressing was a bad taste, but now, knowing his actions were to protect the world and the Fire Transmission, whatever Gwendolin did, they found it supremely honorable.

"Wha-what are you planning to do, I warn you not to act recklessly, the gua- guards are watching!"

The guards nearby averted their eyes under the adventurers’ stare.

The adventurers formed a circle around the Holy Light believers, grinning maliciously:

"You were quite loud just now. Well, now it’s our turn to make you scream!"

"You can’t, you can’t, ah, save me, someone!"

Only the sound of horse hooves echoed as Hade rushed over with his men to save the scene. If they delayed any further, the believers might be beaten to death!

A miscalculation indeed, originally intending to further hit the strength of the Dark Moon today, but unexpectedly these people were revitalized!

Damn it, does that Gwendolin have some charm that captivates hearts, even in death, making these people so loyal?

"Stop!"

Righteous and principled, Hade intervened, making a mediator-like speech, attempting to take the believers away as before.

Embarrassment colored his face, he had failed this time and would come back twice as hard next time.

At that moment, someone suddenly called out: "Look at the scene!"

In the scene, in a short time, Fingerley and his group had arrived at Gwendolin’s tomb, and upon entering, a familiar voice sounded.

It was Gwendolin!

[Future guides, thou art here, seeking means to vanquish thine enemy. If thou hast the courage to vanquish the god-defying thief enemy, step forth and claim what I have left behind]

The masses looked shocked; wasn’t Gwendolin being eaten, so why would his voice sound?

[This voice is an illusion I created; should thou reach here, it means I have met with misfortune, certainly Shalivan and Elderly shall not let me go, and will devour me to gain power]

[My death is of no consequence, but Elderly gaining my power would become a great impediment to the Fire Transmission. Here I leave behind forbidden power to aid thee in overcoming Elderly who has acquired Dark Moon power]

[Warrior, please return the Ember King to the Fire Transmission Throne, and in this way, even my devoured soul can become fuel for the Fire Transmission, sustaining the world]

[The Primordial Flame must never be extinguished!]

The voice gradually faded.

Cold sweat dripped down Hade’s face.

For the first time, he felt fear.

After hearing Gwendolin’s words, those adventurers... seemed to have become even more fanatical!

"Retreat, quick—"

Before he could give the retreat order, the adventurers collectively turned to stare at him, the scene more terrifying than a horror film!

"To insult Gwendolin Lord is a crime of the Holy Light believers and you knights are equally guilty!"

Someone shouted, and the adventurers, eyes gleaming red like wolves and tigers, pounced!

"Indeed, we still love the Shadow Sun!"

On this day, the believers of the Dark Moon rose once again.

Unaware that chaos reigned outside, Fingerley and his companions ventured deeper into Gwendolin’s tomb.

Directly before them lay a few Treasure Chests, at such moments no one doubted these could contain a Treasure Box Monster.

They opened the central Treasure Chest, revealing a Magic Wand inside.

This was just an ordinary Magic Wand, but the War Ash attached was anything but ordinary.

[War Ash: Silence Ban]

[It can seal both oneself and the magic of surrounding figures]