Yes, I became a god just by exercising.

Chapter 45 The Aristocratic Atmosphere

Even though he had expected it, Xia Fa still felt a mix of emotions when he actually saw the news.

If he had to describe his feelings right now, it would be a mix of amusement, surprise, and utter absurdity.

On the one hand, he did not expect that the highly authoritative Augusto Morning Post would report on it as a major news story on its front page.

On the other hand, the way things unfolded was indeed somewhat beyond his expectations.

But the only thing that's certain now is that he can now go there to freeload every day without feeling guilty...

After all, the nobles have extended invitations, so it would be a waste not to go.

Moreover, you don't have to worry about paying for the meal!
However, Xia Fa also decided to only go to the homes of nobles with a good reputation and word of mouth to freeload meals.

"Speaking of which, it seems like everyone knows what the effects of Titan's Starblood are, especially since it made that old Giant King so excited... The Giant King should be far stronger than a demigod, right?"

Xia Fa pondered in his heart, but on the surface he didn't express any opinion on this big news. He just looked very surprised, just like everyone else.

Among the extraordinary individuals of the Silver Church, a girl with light pink curly hair and a classically elegant appearance sighed softly:
"The nobles... are really strange. They actually invited the physical form of Gluttony to dinner so openly. He is a physical being, after all. Aren't they afraid?"

Xia Fa recognized the girl; her name was Fensny, and she was an Eagle-level superhuman who had signed three secret contracts.

In the Rum City diocese of the Silver Church, apart from Archbishop Chestnut, Fensne and Ethan are the strongest.

Sure enough, Ethan spoke up at this moment, his face carrying a hint of teasing, but his voice was quite deep:

"That's how nobles are, isn't it? They always like to follow trends and join in the fun, and they can't wait to be at the forefront of high society forever."

Ethan was also an Eagle-level superhuman who had signed three secret contracts. He was tall and burly, with short, soldier-like hair, thick eyebrows, a broad face, and a lead-colored vest. His arms and chest muscles were bulging and he exuded power.

It is said that before joining the Silver Church, he was indeed a superhuman with a military background.

However, he had always believed in the deity [Silver Universe], and did not change his faith just because he wanted to join the church.

At this moment, Xia Fa spoke up, appropriately expressing his own viewpoint:
"Yes, speaking of which, whether it's wearing those thick, white, curly wigs or the popularity of Rococo-style dresses, it seems that the nobles were the ones who first chased the trend before it spread to us commoners."

Chestnut smiled gently:
"Nobles are all concerned about their image, and even our Silver Iris Orchid Clan of the Rat Clan is no exception. Moreover, this is the first entity in history to express a friendly attitude towards humans and demi-humans!"

When the archbishop spoke, everyone—from Fensny to Ethan, and even the other superhumans present—immediately nodded in agreement, perfectly illustrating the survival rules of the workplace.

Although what Banli said was actually correct, no one cared about that and just nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Xia Fa cleverly nodded along with everyone else, mimicking the expressions of Fensne and Ethan, as if trying to understand the deeper meaning of the archbishop's words.

Suddenly, as if she had understood something from the archbishop's words, Fensne raised a long, slender index finger and said:
“The archbishop is right! If a real entity, a mysterious and powerful entity, were to grace a nobleman’s home with its presence, wouldn’t that be a great honor for that nobleman?”

Ethan nodded in agreement:
“Yes! The archbishop’s words inspired me. Moreover, this can be considered a way for nobles to show off their wealth to other nobles and even the outside world. After all, Lord Glutton wouldn’t just choose any banquet.”

Xiafa: ...

Seriously, do you guys really need to be this obsequious?

At this moment, Xia Fa finally understood for the first time the status of Chestnut as the Archbishop in the Rum City Diocese. Of course, he also understood that these two were not only flattering Chestnut, but also the demigod behind her, her teacher, Cardinal Tyrean.

"Looking at it this way, my going to freeload meals in the future will actually be seen as giving face to the nobles and helping them display their wealth and status..."

Xia Fa thought to himself, feeling both amused and exasperated.

This led him to decide that from now on, the people he mooches off must be nobles with excellent reputations and word-of-mouth!
Of course, there are good nobles in this world. For example, the relief meals distributed daily by the Silver Church are actually funded by Duke Oberon, a great noble of the Kingdom of Augu.

"By the way, what is this Titan's Blood, and what is it used for?"

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xia Fa asked appropriate questions, seizing every opportunity to fill in the gaps in his knowledge of occultism.

Chestnut smiled and said:
"It will be extremely useful for the descendants of the Titans, that is, the Titan survivors of Darkworld. If newborn Titan survivor babies can take it, they will have the opportunity to awaken a talent from their Titan ancestors!"

As if worried that Xia Fa might not have fully understood, she patiently explained one more sentence:
"The Titans appeared in the first ten thousand years of the universe's birth. They were true gods. Although they later fell, their bloodline still influences their descendants, namely the Titans and other giants."

Xia Fa nodded thoughtfully, then asked:

"So, the Titan survivors can also be considered descendants of extraordinary beings?"

Chestnut smiled:
"No, it's possible that a Titan's extraordinary descendant might be born among the Titan's remnants, but there isn't one yet. Even the Giant King, Chieftain Giant, isn't one. If one were to be born, he would almost certainly be the next Giant King of Dark Star."

Xia Fa realized that his current identity as a descendant of the Baal Beast seemed to be inferior to that of a descendant of the Titans.

After all, Baal was merely a supernatural being equivalent to a god, while the Titans were beings who truly possessed godhood; they were not comparable.

Ethan then extended his large, fan-like hand and patted Shafa on the shoulder. This superhuman, who came from a military background, was surprisingly not bronze-skinned, but rather quite fair-skinned, despite his muscular build.

“Xia Fa, after this mission to hunt down the strange creatures is over, I’ll lend you a book on my treasured occult knowledge. You really need to brush up on your knowledge. The Titan remnants and ordinary giants can only be considered demi-humans, not descendants of the extraordinary.”

Subhuman?

Xia Fa understood somewhat. So, whether it was the giants, the rats to which Chestnut belonged, or the royal family of Sremus whom he had met when he had freeloaded a meal, they were all considered demi-humans.

But why is the doll girl race considered only as humanoid supernatural beings, rather than demi-humans?
This was rather complicated, and Xia Fa was too lazy to dwell on it. He planned to catch up on the relevant knowledge after he got his hands on Ethan's book on mysticism.

"Alright, and... um... let me see, a little over an hour and a half. Everyone hurry up and get ready, especially make sure you replenish your sanity-stabilizing potions, then we'll assemble and set off!"

Having finished reading the newspaper, Banli immediately began planning this operation to hunt down the strange creature deep in the cave.

As the Archbishop of St. Vivian's Church and the captain of the Rum City Solar Prominence Nebula Squad, she has always been so responsible and conscientious.

"Okay, Archbishop."

"As ordered."

Fensne and Ethan each placed their hands on their chests in agreement, then went to the church's activity room to prepare earnestly.

Chestnut's pretty face was full of mystery. She beckoned to Xia Fa and whispered:
"Xia Fa, come here, I have something to tell you!"

(End of this chapter)