Chapter 59
Xia Zuo lost his composure for only a moment, then quickly came to his senses and looked embarrassedly at the old man in front of him who was obviously frightened by him.
"I... I have something I want to ask the gods for help." Xia Zuo explained vaguely: "I'm sorry, I might have been a little excited just now..."
This explanation was somewhat plausible. The old man's expression, which had been momentarily startled, softened. He glanced at him, still considering that he had helped carry the branches along the way, and said, "If you want to go to that church, you'd better cleanse yourself of the smell of blood."
After all, having lived through the wilderness for so long, the old man had a very sharp nose. However, he also had a keen eye for people. He could tell the stranger in front of him probably had no ill intentions, so he kindly gave him a warning:
"I heard that god doesn't appear often. The one currently presiding over daily affairs in the temple is a divine messenger named Mol—she has wings and hates the smell of blood."
Especially the blood on the perpetrator's body.
Xia Zuo blinked and explained, "They were chasing me, but I didn't kill them."
He has his own judgment on who should be killed and who should not be killed.
Just like the cursed talent holder that I met in the White Elephant District at the beginning, he had a sinister aura that only came from someone who had harmed many people. He did not hesitate at all when he took action.
——But for those who are working for the Federation without knowing the truth, or some gifted people in the patrol tower who don’t know the truth, Xia Zuo is willing to spare their lives.
Even though his friends had died at the hands of the talented people in the patrol tower.
Thinking of this, the brown-haired boy's golden pupils dimmed a little.
He took out two sweaters from his backpack and obtained temporary residence in the old man's shack. He planned to visit the church one day after he had recovered some strength.
...A god.
He sighed imperceptibly.
More haste, less speed. You need to stay calm, Xia Zuo.
He told himself this and then fell into a light sleep.
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"Xia Zuo's speed is faster than I expected."
The black-haired boy in the dark room of the church suddenly whispered to himself.
Since he had fully unlocked the qualifications and bloodline of the agent, Xizel was able to sense the approximate location of another priest when he was nearby, and naturally discovered Xia Zuo's arrival.
Since Xia Zuo has already arrived in the wasteland, he should be able to find us soon.
After all, the church in the wasteland has now become a landmark building, not to mention the legend of the god. Almost everyone in the wasteland knows about his various "miracles".
Based on his understanding of Xia Zuo, the other party would definitely come and take a look.
"The comics have been updated. Do you want to check it out?"
The voice of Comic Will appeared in his mind.
"Of course." Xizel casually opened a book and opened the comic platform.
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The comic picks up where Xia Zuo and Ursula parted ways and prepared to leave for the fringe area.
During his escape, he also met a gifted person who used to be a high-ranking official in the Patrol Tower, but is now in a state of defection and retirement, and is both good and evil.
The other party stopped the pursuit for him and told him that the person with the predictive talent in the patrol tower had paid a huge price to find him. For at least three years, he could not inquire about Xia Zuo's information at will.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, he must become stronger quickly.
Because this new uncle-like character is mature and reliable, he even accumulated some fans.
After learning some fighting skills from him, Xia Zuo continued to rush northwest at a very fast speed, but stopped when passing by the Gray Moon Area.
In the comics, a young man wearing a thick scarf and a hood quietly came to the house where he had temporarily rested, and silently stroked the sweater he had knitted with his own hands.
He didn't speak, but took a few steps back and looked at it from an outsider's perspective.
In the comic, two desaturated teenagers appeared in the room. One of them sat quietly in a chair, reading a book with a pile of tomes beside him, while the other was knitting a sweater with a silly smile on his face.
Xia Zuo blinked.
…The scene before my eyes shattered like a mirage, leaving only a cold and lifeless object.
[Thank you for the invitation, I swallowed the knife tremblingly]
[Wow, this wave of memories is killing me! ! !]
[It feels like everything has really changed along the way. I was so happy before... (covering my chest)]
[It’s been n days since the trio last met, I miss them quq]
[After Xizel died, Xia Zuo was silent for a long time.]
Now that I think about it, Xi Ze's death was inevitable. It was related to the subsequent arrangements. First, it adjusted the main plot and led to the subsequent plot. Second, it was the character arc of the protagonist Xia Zuo.
[I agree. He is no longer a simple reckless man. He has begun to learn to use his brain.]
[I would rather he didn't grow up... Whoever wants this kind of growth can do so. Give me back my Ze Shen! !]
The barrage was caught off guard and attacked by a wave of swords, and there was a cry of grief. Among them, Zetui was the most severely injured. Every time they opened the comics, they would remember the scene where Xizel died in front of Xia Zuo.
But if you don't watch it, you may not be able to unlock some precious memories of Ze Shen and his companions in the past...
Zetui: Gritting teeth and getting hurt.jpg
Xia Zuo's journey was not peaceful, but fortunately he arrived at the wasteland alive, and a new chapter began.
At the end of the comic, a new force - or rather, character - is introduced.
——After Xia Zuo fell asleep, the camera turned and came to a place that looked like a flower garden.
This place is so beautiful that even from the corner shots, you can see the vibrant vitality and holy tranquility filling the entire screen.
At the same time, a dialog box appears in the comic:
"Your Majesty."
The next frame shows a half-figure wearing a platinum priest's hood. It seems that it heard the movement and turned its head slightly, revealing its extremely delicate chin and neck, as well as long platinum earrings that were probably earrings.
The orchid and the jade tree are not stained by dust.
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[…Fuck, who is this beauty? ? ]
[She only has one chin. Who knows if she's a beauty... Beautiful lady, look at me, look at me! My wife died and I don't have a wife anymore! ]
[The one above?? This slap was given on behalf of Ze Shen.]
[Come to think of it, this seems to be a storyboard from an episode with Ze Shen...]
[Ahhh, it's a new character! She looks so divine, maybe she's a healing type!]
[Your Majesty...awsl]
Obviously, introducing a new character at the last moment of the comic had a very good effect. Most readers remembered him immediately, and even the popularity on the forum increased.
【Main Building: About New Characters】
[Isn't he that Mol? The old man said Mol was in charge of the church. He really has a priestly air.]
[1l: But Mol has big wings, and he doesn’t]
[2l: I can't care less. Based on my years of experience reading comics, I can tell you that 99.9% of those who hide their faces and refuse to show their true faces are actually beautiful women!!]
[3l: When I saw the memory killing, I thought: After Ze Shen died, my heart was taken away with him. Perhaps I will never experience sadness or joy again in this life.]
[4l: Then I saw the new character: Yay! Wifey, stick with me! ]
[5l: I’m dying of laughter. The above is too real! ! ]
[Main Post: Reasonable speculation, what is the blood relationship between the new character and Ze Shen]
As the title says, I've carefully compared the storyboards for this new character and found them to be very similar to the one for Ze Shen previously. This could be the author hinting at something. He's also very likely a priest. You know, only two families have priesthoods—the Crest and the Fremen. Since Xia Zuo already has priestly qualifications, can we assume this new character is the Crest family's agent?
[1L: !! That's really possible, but if that's the case, I'd suspect this new character is a villain.]
[2l: Suspected villain +1. Even a character this sacred who appears to be a saint is just pretending_(:з」∠)_ Especially since he might be a relative of Ze Shen and has a favorable impression with Xia Zuo, it's too easy for him to do anything.]
[3l: But don't forget, Xia Zuo is no longer the same Xia Zuo as before. I feel his reasoning and judgment abilities are improving.]
[4l: This is another important meaning of Ze Shen’s death ()]
[5l: ...Fuck, you old bastard, you have no heart! !]
[6l: So, I'm just a tool to push Xia Zuo and the new character into a love-hate relationship... What kind of clichéd plot is this from ten years ago?]
[7l: I am a local dog and I love to watch]
[I saw someone in front guessing whether the new character is the villain, I bet a bag of spicy noodles, I bet on the protagonist group]
[Main Post: Now that Xia Bao is alone, the character who appears at this time must be very important. Moreover, his appearance is so beautiful and he is a god (possibly), he is simply a chosen teammate!]
【1l: Press one】
[2l: I'll come too, put in a ward]
[3l: It seems you all like him quite a bit. Let me remind you: be prepared for his untimely death (Devil's Whisper)]
[4l: Are you a devil upstairs… tears welling up]
[5l: Haha, I no longer trust any comic book author (dementia)]
After collecting the information he wanted from the comics, Xizel was casually browsing the comic forum: "."
This isn't really the comic author's fault.
César leisurely continued to flip through the pages.
He didn't expect that he would have a small shot, and in such an important position at the end of this episode, but considering that he would appear next, this arrangement of the comics was reasonable.
The effect was very significant. After at least five minutes, the lamp on his head actually stopped shaking by itself. According to the previous rules, it would have fallen off at any minute.
After reading what he wanted to read, Cesar closed the book.
The comments were right, Xia Zuo had indeed changed a lot, but he was still that kind and sincere boy. It could be seen from the fact that he was still willing to show mercy to those people in the patrol tower that he did not vent his anger on the death of his best friend.
The comic will was already choking up: "What a good child, wuwuwuwu, you Kangkang, you did a good thing!"
Cesar: “…”
He raised his eyebrows slightly, chuckled, and said slowly without any emotion in his eyes:
"He will come here tomorrow to ask for the resurrection of Césaire Crest."
The black-haired boy drew out his voice, with a slight rise at the end.
"—Tell me, should I agree?"
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