Mystery: She came from the Chaos Sea

Chapter 165 Master Russell

The flickering candlelight swayed gently on the silver candlesticks, and the soft light enveloped the room in a warm yellow.

The air was filled with the rich aroma of wine and food, and a romantic atmosphere lingered around the man in the room.

"The audience is very curious about you, Professor Philip."

A beautiful woman sat across from Russell, her eyes sparkling enchantingly in the candlelight. "How on earth did you manage to create such a moving play as 'Romeo and Juliet' when you're so busy with your research?"

Russell leaned back in his chair comfortably, his legs in white trousers casually crossed, not caring about his image at all.

The collar of his slim-fitting shirt was undone with buttons. Russell looked deeply at the lady in front of him who showed interest in him, and said with a smile:
“Science and philosophy are both ways to explore whether the world is real, and drama, for me, is a way to express my own philosophy.”

"And, beautiful Tiffany, I would prefer a charming lady like you to just call me Philip."

Tiffany couldn't hide her smile, but she continued to maintain her elegance and asked, "I heard that you are a devout priest, but when I actually met you in person, it's really hard to associate you with a priest."

"I am indeed a priest, there is no doubt about that." Russell stood up with great interest. He looked at Tiffany and said, "Are you a non-believer?"

In this world where the extraordinary is manifested in the world and even chanting "fantasy" can pray for miracles, 99% of people have faith, but some are devout and some are superficial.

However, there are also a very small number of people who, for various and even strange reasons, do not think that God is necessary to believe in. Anyway, the church is only cracking down on all cult members and will not take any coercive measures against these non-believers.

Tiffany was clearly like that. She smiled and said, "Many of your works emphasize humanity and use humanity to resist theocracy... You probably don't realize how highly regarded your works are in our circles."

Russell shrugged. "Really? It's an honor."

Seeing Russell's friendly attitude, Tiffany further asked, "So, this identity of a priest is just a disguise?"

"Although the Lord is tolerant and merciful, your words are suspected of blasphemy." Russell chuckled and reminded, but there was no harshness in his eyes. "And I am, without a doubt, a priest."

"So, Philip, are you going to arrest me?"

"Just like you or those behind you have said, I'm not very pious..." Russell still had a faint smile on his face. "I'm curious, do nonbelievers really exist? Put aside the human history you've learned since childhood, it's clear that as long as you have a little faith, you can receive the Lord's blessing."

"Because I have greater power without praying." A wisp of black flame ignited at Tiffany's fingertips.

"wizard?"

"I'm a witch. And I'm registered with the city-state."

"Witch..." Russell repeated the name.

However, at this moment, Tiffany's figure shattered like a mirror in front of Him.

Russell did not stop Tiffany from leaving without saying goodbye. On the contrary, he took the initiative to grab the mysterious aura that he wanted to chase and pulled it in front of him.

In the blink of an eye, a sturdy man wearing a black wizard robe was forced to sit in the empty seat in front of Russell.

Russell leisurely held the wine glass, took a sip, and slowly spoke, "Yorgos Stiano, that charming lady, emphasized that she was a registered Beyonder."

Stiano didn't struggle too much. Even though they were now on the same side, he felt a little embarrassed to face his old friend. He simply coughed and said, "Roselle, being registered doesn't mean you won't break any laws."

"Oh? What crime did that lady commit?" Russell asked calmly.

Stiano said seriously, "She just used her abilities of instigation and charm to try to influence you mentally. This kind of abuse of power at least warrants a warning." Russell leaned back in his chair and said with a sophisticated look, "Stiano, you don't understand. This is a form of entertainment."

This playful and relaxed atmosphere suddenly brought the two of them back to the time when they co-founded the Moss Trappist Order, when they shared similar interests. Although it seems a bit silly now, I have to say that I miss it very much.

Stiano knew that the guy in front of him was actively trying to eliminate the guilt in his heart.

Among that group of companions, Russell was the most romantic, but also the most loyal.

But Stiano looked at Russell strangely and said slowly: "No, you don't understand, Russell."

"'Witch' is a new sequence path that was recently officially confirmed. While there are many charming women among them, Tiffany just now was once a man."

"Even if the Beyonders on this path don't dare commit major crimes, they can always cause trouble."

"I have to warn her not to mess around."

After saying this, Stiano's figure gradually disappeared.

Russell still held his glass, looking somewhat disheveled. After sitting there for a long moment, he sighed softly, "Is it even unsafe to pick up girls in this world?"

Feeling a little discouraged, Russell ended his leisure time and turned around, returning to the experimental center in an instant.

In the laboratory, the familiar figure was still working hard.

It's Grisha.

But Russell knew that it wasn't Grisha's real body, but a mechanical prosthesis made with bionic technology that carried his consciousness. As for where Grisha's real body was...

It was only after some time that Russell found out that Grisha's so-called God Prison Plan actually imprisoned Grisha himself, and the core of the intelligent computer was not the God, but Grisha.

Grisha explained at the time: "This world still needs God's protection."

Russell originally thought that Grisha was brainwashed by God, but when he saw the further changes that took place in the entire society after the birth of the intelligent brain, he found that it was not so much that God brainwashed Grisha, but rather that God transferred many important powers to Grisha, who became the intelligent brain.

That god didn't seem like the stereotypical villain boss.

Russell therefore closed the door and pondered for a long time. When he walked out of the room again, he took the initiative to become a priest.

He thought that since he was not strong enough now, he would just follow his big brother Grisha for the time being. At least before he became a god, it would not be easy for him to confront the "Sun God" head-on.

At this moment, seeing Russell coming back, Grisha turned around, his face still calm, and said, "Come with me."

Russell, who was a little PTSD about this, asked cautiously: "Where are we going now?"

It was because of this sentence that he was abducted by Grisha to the underground intelligent city to work as a "coolie". Although he also got the title of "intelligent brain maker" in the human kingdom, there were many practical benefits.

But Roselle hoped that Grisha could explain more to him.

At this moment, Grisha actually gave a rare explanation: "Go to the Abyss and help the Church create some mechanical artifacts that can function in the abyssal environment. I have an agreement with the Church that after this mission is completed, you will obtain the Master Beyonder trait."

(End of this chapter)