"So the shop owner is a retired priest. I can't believe you're over eighty!"

Maria sipped her coffee, and the panic in her heart faded considerably as the story came to an end.

She glanced at her three teammates who weren't in great shape; their eyes held a mixture of helplessness and expectation as they looked at her.

Maria did not disappoint them.

"I think I have a way to get us through this ordeal. The chances aren't very high, but at least we're no longer in a situation where death is inevitable."

Maria finished her coffee and refused when Maher offered to pour her another.

"Thank you, but don't bother refilling my cup, I need to go to sleep soon!"

Although Matt and his friends arrived halfway through, they had already heard the gist of the story. They had some doubts and seemed to have made some breakthroughs, but they couldn't connect the dots. At this moment, Matt heard Maria say that she wanted to sleep, and he suddenly became excited.

"Maria, don't sleep! There's only one week left! Don't give up!"

“We came to the grocery store on your advice, and it really does feel much calmer! Maybe Freddy is afraid of the priest who owns the store! We could easily make it here for a week!!”

The two veterans also agreed with Matt.

“Yes, Maria, Siva died on the way here in a car accident, but I don’t believe a car accident could kill him. Don’t take any more risks. This Freddy might really not dare to do evil around the priest!”

Another senior looked earnestly at the old man.

“Father! Even though you’ve retired, please allow me to call you that. Could we stay with you for the next week? We won’t be a bother and will be paid, even if we have to sleep on the floor! Please!”

The old man sat up from the chair, his expression serene yet caring.

“Of course, my children, I will always be a priest of the Lord. You can stay here, but before that, I think you need to go to the hospital. Well, I will go with you, don’t worry! If Freddy really is harming people in his dreams as you say, then it is my responsibility to help you!”

Matt and the two seniors almost burst into tears upon hearing the priest's sincere words, not because the words were particularly moving, but because they felt fortunate for themselves.

"no!"

But a voice broke in at that moment.

Maria looked at her three teammates, who had completely lost their fighting spirit, with a serious expression.

"We can't live here! Not just me, none of you can!"

Matt was furious. He stared at Maria in disbelief, his voice almost hysterical.

"Why! Why can't we! If you want to die, then go die! Why can't we live here too?!"

The two veterans had already assumed a defensive stance; with their strength, at this distance, they could take down Maria in less than a second.

If it weren't for the old priest being there, and the fear that any excessive action might offend her, they would never have gone easy on Maria.

Maria's fear of Freddy had lessened somewhat by this point, let alone her three crippled teammates.

She met their gazes without fear and stopped the old priest and Mach from saying anything after the situation became tense.

Since information about the main god is automatically blocked, she doesn't shy away from discussing it in front of "plot characters".

“I’m a newcomer, but I remember something Evan explained to us when we first entered this storyline.”

"The Supreme God will never allow the reincarnators to keep running away!"

These words startled the two veterans, who gradually lowered their guard.

Maria ignored Matt, who was still somewhat agitated, and continued speaking.

"Indeed, we might be able to temporarily escape Freddy by staying with the old priest, but will God allow us to take such a shortcut?"

"No! No way! Even though I've only experienced half of the story, I can imagine what will happen next!"

Maria held the empty coffee mug in her hands, her knuckles pale from the effort.

"Next, I suspect something unexpected will happen to the old priest!"

The two veterans were startled, and one of them slapped Matt across the face the next second, who was still yelling, calming him down.

"The old priest may die prematurely due to a car accident, fire, or even a sudden heart attack, or he may die from retaliation because Freddy suddenly went mad. No matter which one happens, it is our fault!"

Maria's eyes were red.

"We took advantage of the old priest's kindness and caused his death. Although it hasn't happened yet, I can tell you the probability is... 100%!"

She yelled at the three of them.

"Do you want this?! Do you want it?!"

The two veterans remained silent, their experience of life and death in the cycle of reincarnation having honed their indifference, but that didn't mean they were truly cold-blooded, especially when faced with people who genuinely wanted to help them.

"Perhaps, we... that..."

Matt stammered out a few words, then sighed and fell silent.

Wu You and Ma He pretended not to understand, but Wu You was actually quite shocked.

He had already planned his own death script and was prepared to give Maria one last farewell before he died.

But unexpectedly, this kind-hearted little girl actually wanted to give up this once-in-a-lifetime safe haven!

It is no exaggeration to say that Wu You is now a "god," above countless living beings, nearly omnipotent, and in any sense, he is worthy of the title of a true god.

Despite trying to maintain a "normal mindset," in reality, as one's power grows stronger, humanity inevitably fades.

But Maria at this moment evoked a sense of wonder in Wu You, a feeling that came from witnessing such beautiful radiance.

Maria's current state of mind may not be suitable for the cycle of reincarnation of the main god, and may change with time and the cruelty of life and death, but it cannot erase her beauty at this moment. This beauty even inspires the three people around her.

Maher's eyes also held a hint of complexity. Apart from Meng Mo, who played Freddy, no one understood the fear and devastating pressure that Freddy brought to these four people better than her and Wu You. It was a constant, immersive despair!

The reason she made this choice at this moment was not as simple as Kong Rong sharing pears; she seemed to understand why the Lord always treated humans too well.

On the other side, the veteran with the severed hand slowly stood up. Only then did Maria realize that his hand was not broken or anything like that, but that his entire arm was gone, with only the sleeve remaining. It was estimated that a magical hemostatic spray had been used to stop the large amount of bleeding.

"Maria, you must have thought of a way, right? Tell me! As long as there's at least a 1% chance, I, Eisen, choose to believe you!"

Another senior figure followed closely behind.

“Me too, hehe, Maria, I have to say you’re not suited to be a reincarnator, but you’re the best reincarnator I’ve ever seen, even if it’s just this once.”

Matt hesitated awkwardly, but finally couldn't bear Maria's earnest gaze and the two veterans' looks at him like he was a coward. He gritted his teeth and stood up. Although he didn't say much, his eyes and demeanor had changed.

"Ha, at least he's a man!"

A senior member smiled and patted Matt on the shoulder.

At this moment, they rediscovered the pride of a powerful warrior, even if it meant flying like moths to a flame.

"Thanks!"

Maria gave a brief thank you, then stood up and explained her plan.

“I believe that Freddy is not afraid of the old priest’s power. Obviously, he is just an ordinary person. What he fears is the sacred kindness that the old priest possesses!”

"Because! The justice and kindness in his soul have not been extinguished!"