Leonis is one of the rare people who survived after being used.

After Leonis's explanation, Lind finally understood what this thing was.

It's used for sudden power spikes. When encountering invincible cultists, it can temporarily elevate one's rank in order to secure victory.

"Is there anything else?"

Lind felt that this thing provided very limited help and was also quite dangerous.

"No...that's all."

Linde had a headache. He had originally planned to go to the city to settle accounts with the remaining church traitors and a possible surviving head of the consecration society, in order to complete the task assigned by the church.

This way, it's easy to get in touch with the sanctuary, and you might be able to get some good stuff from them.

Now it seems... it's not just somewhat difficult, it's extremely difficult.

Those remaining members of the sacrificial society who occupy the castle...

Actually, Linde had an idea; he actually knew of one weakness of the Dedication Society besides its core.

If he's right, the weakness is the person in charge.

Previously, when Linde first encountered the cultists of the Dedication Society, there was a captured cultist who would die immediately upon learning that the leader of the Dedication Society had died.

If this shortcut is correct, it should apply to all cult members of the Dedication Society.

But how can we find the person in charge and kill him while he is surrounded by layers of guards?

It's challenging, but not too difficult.

Linde has many methods, but some of them are not very applicable in this city and would cause a lot of unnecessary casualties.

Linde could easily raze the entire city to the ground using the Hidden Crystal Remains technique, then simply shake his head and leave.

But Linde's conscience prevented him from doing such an inhumane thing.

However, he can use mental attacks to kill the cultist's mind directly, and then he will have to deal with a mindless tumor.

Thinking about this, Lin De felt that there was no major problem and that he was very confident, so he decided to take on the matter completely.

"Lilens".

After thinking for a long time, Lind finally spoke, and Lilens, whose nerves were on the verge of snapping, replied:

"I am here."

"What can you offer? Or rather..."

Linde leaned forward, a wicked grin spreading across his face.

What price are you willing to pay?

“Thirty percent of the taxes every year, for 10 years, plus the friendship of the Feng En family.”

Lillens answered almost instantly, probably having already decided on a price and just waiting for Lind to ask for it.

"Fifty percent. If you can't afford it, you can pay it yourself..."

"make a deal!"

"?"

Just as Lind was filled with doubt, wondering if he hadn't called her enough, Lilens had already taken Lind's hand and said gratefully:

"Thank you so much for helping me. I will definitely put your portrait in my bedroom when the time comes..."

"Let's skip the last one."

Lin De abruptly pulled his hand back, rubbed it vigorously, and said:

"Then let's proceed according to my plan."

Linde took out a map of the Fortified City that he had prepared a few days ago from the mage's sleeve and slowly unfolded it on the table.

The map clearly marked several very important locations in the fortified city, with a scarlet cross indicating their danger.

There are three in total: the Viscount's Castle, which is located on the mountain; the Church of the Fortified City, located in the east of the city; and the military camp, located in the west of the city.

These locations were the result of Linde's long deliberation within his territory.

It goes without saying that Viscount Castle is empty; it's impossible for it to be empty. Moreover, it has already been confirmed through Lind's revitalized vision that the Contribution Society's major project is underground.

The church has many cultists, as well as traitors to the Holy Church, and there is probably a leader among them.

Finally, there was the less clear-cut western military camp. Linde wasn't sure if these soldiers had also been influenced by Swift.

If there are a large number of cult members among these soldiers, then we can only leave them there and pray they don't cause trouble.

However, it would be worthwhile to take Lilens to see him; perhaps if he doesn't show up, we can even get some free help.

After all, when dealing with cult members, you need as many people as you can, no matter how few.

"Come with me, let's take a look at the military camp on the west side first."

“We should be able to find Viscount Swift’s remaining soldiers there. If we can persuade them, we should be able to get some help.”

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Lilens led the Silver Warriors out of the study, to the door, and called out to the soldiers:

"Line up! West City Barracks!"

"yes!"

…………

Meanwhile, deep underground in Viscount Castle.

In the dark dungeon, the once crowded dungeon is now empty, leaving only an empty echo.

The tranquility was broken by the sound of footsteps.

Several people dressed as cult members brazenly entered the deepest part of the dungeon.

"This is it."

The leader of the cult is introducing the place to the other cult members he is leading.

The faint sound was barely audible in the dimly lit dungeon.

"This is the passage left behind by the Viscount..."

Strangely, the deepest part of the dungeon was not a cell, but a bottomless hole.

The cave is composed of a peculiar fleshy texture, which is slippery, sticky, and has a slightly peculiar smell.

The leader of the cult members inhaled the aroma with relish, as if it were some fine vintage wine.

After becoming intoxicated, the leader of the cult members knelt down and began his prayer.

After the hand-shaped props he made were imprinted on the wall, the flesh wall seemed to react.

Several fleshy, hand-shaped limbs emerged from the cave, touching the newcomer repeatedly, as if trying to ascertain something.

After some groping, the limbs retracted, and in their place appeared a hard, bony plate at the entrance of the hole.

Led by the cult leader, they quickly all stood up.

With a tremor, the bone plate carried everyone slowly deeper into the earth.

Several cult members whispered among themselves:

"Brother, did this kid lead us to the wrong place? It's so deep!"

"Nonsense, the person in charge is very powerful, don't underestimate him."

“We’re here representing other leaders, so let’s not lose face. If Swift fails this time, he’s probably doomed. We need to leave quickly after we’ve finished our business to avoid being implicated…”

Although the group spoke in hushed tones, the leader of the cult members could still hear them clearly.

But he showed no anger. What others said might have been unpleasant, but it was all true.

As the bone plates continued to descend, the surrounding environment became increasingly eerie and sinister.

Finally, the bone plate stopped in a huge space. A nauseating stench permeated the air, and the surrounding walls were covered with writhing tumors, as if they were gestating something.

In the center of the vast space, there was a pool of blood.

Bathing in the center was a monster that was no longer human.