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Despite this, Dixia chose to silently stay by Dinazede's side. For her, seeing Dinazede's smile was the greatest happiness. This deep affection became her most precious secret.

Just then, she realized that something seemed wrong with the situation ahead.

Two mercenaries of unknown origin surrounded Dina Zede.

“Boss, she is, after all, the messenger of the Little Lucky Grass King. If we do this, won’t we be committing a heinous crime and getting ourselves killed?” one of the more timid mercenaries said to the fierce-looking leader in front of him.

The mercenary leader slapped him across the face. "You're spouting rhymes all the time, are you trying to take the postgraduate entrance exam?"

Then, he turned to Dina Zede and said fiercely, "Miss Dina Zede, if you don't want to get hurt, come with us. Our Gilded Troupe only cares about money, not lives."

Despite being in danger, Dina Zede remained calm and said, "I will not go with you. The two of you alone cannot take me away in front of everyone."

The mercenary leader gave Dina Zede an approving look, "Truly worthy of being a divine messenger, but we are not two people."

He clapped his hands forcefully a few times, and then five accomplices armed with sharp blades jumped out from the bushes.

Just when he thought victory was assured, an unexpected change occurred!

Chapter 142 Yingmei Saves the Beauty

Dixia gripped her greatsword tightly, about to rush out to help Dina Zedei out of the predicament, when suddenly, a blonde girl appeared. She held a one-handed sword that emitted a faint glow, and she moved with agility and speed.

Although these gilded guild members were strong and robust, they were like helpless children in front of the young girls.

She quickly approached them, and with a gentle flick of her sword tip, a faint green light flashed past.

The seven members of the gilded brigade seemed to have been struck by some mysterious force. Their eyes widened in astonishment, and then they all collapsed to the ground.

All of this happened so quickly; from the appearance of the blonde girl to the collapse of seven strong members of the Gilded Troupe, it was only a matter of moments.

"Hello, I am the traveler." Yingmei sheathed her longsword and smiled at Dina Zedai. She found her to be dignified and beautiful with an extraordinary temperament. The thought of getting close to her immediately welled up in her mind. "You must have been frightened. My Dust Song Pot is quite big. Would you like to come in and sit down?"

Paimon, standing next to Yingmei, was speechless. If scum was a disease, then Yingmei was terminally ill. She shook her head helplessly and decided to keep her distance to avoid being infected by Yingmei's "scumbag" aura.

"Hey! You stole my job, didn't you?" Desia walked over with her greatsword, looking annoyed. As she passed the members of the gilded guild, she kicked them a few times, making them vomit up their midnight snacks from the night before.

"Dishia, don't be like that." Dina Zede said coquettishly to Dishia, then said apologetically to Yingmei, "Traveler, hello. I've heard Oppenheimer mention you before. Thank you for saving me today."

Yingmei's heart skipped a beat. Oppenheimer was Ueno Chiki. She never expected that any girl she randomly met on the street would have something to do with this scumbag. "So, what did Oppenheimer say about me?"

As Dina Zede looked at Yingmei, the sweet expression on Oppenheimer's face when he mentioned her flashed through her mind. That gentle gaze, the slightly upturned corners of his mouth, and the deep affection revealed in his words all made her heart ache.

It turns out that what he liked was a girl like the one in front of him—pure, kind, and full of energy.

Dina Zede took a deep breath and said softly, "You are a very kind, brave, and lovely girl. He... likes you very much." The last half of the sentence was added by herself.

Upon hearing this, Yingmei's face immediately turned bright red, like a peach blossom in spring. "He...he...how could he just say such things?" Yingmei stammered, her blush deepening.

Seeing Yingmei's reaction, Dina Zede immediately understood that Yingmei also liked Oppenheimer.

"Traveler, this must be your first time attending the Flower Goddess Festival. Let me show you around."

"Thank you."

Afterwards, the group left together.

Only seven members of the gilded brigade remained on the ground, unable to get up. The timid member couldn't help but complain to the leader, "Boss, I told you, those who do many evil deeds will surely perish."

"Shut up! The bolder you are, the greater your output will be!"

"Hey bro, you're thinking of taking the postgraduate entrance exam too?"

"roll!"

.......

Dina Zede, along with Yingmei, Paimon, and Desia, strolled through several stalls at the market, each filled with a variety of attractive goods. Wonderful candies, colorful fabrics, fragrant delicacies, and exotic decorations dazzled the eye.

Yingmei suddenly noticed something and asked directly, "Miss Dina Zede, it seems that the stalls here are all free. As long as you participate in the merchants' activities, you can get free goods."

Hearing this question, Dixia couldn't help but answer first: "Because Miss Dina Zede is paying for all the expenses at the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival today."

“Wow…” Paimon couldn’t help but exclaim, “Dina Zede, I never imagined your family was so rich!” Her eyes widened as if she were seeing an endless mountain of gold.

Yingmei looked at Dina Zedai, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She suddenly thought, if she could win over this wealthy young lady, wouldn't she be able to live off her for the rest of her life?

Dina Zede waved her hand and said somewhat shyly, "Actually, my family isn't very rich. At most, we can only buy a small part of Sumeru City..." Her words revealed humility and modesty, as if she didn't want to flaunt her wealth excessively.

Yingmei, Paimon, and Dixia were speechless. If her family was called "not very rich," then the three of them were completely broke.

At this moment, Dina Zede, seeing that it was still late, suggested, "Let's go to the Zuber Theater now. Miss Nilu will be performing the Dance of the Flower Goddess soon."

Yingmei's heart skipped a beat. According to Ueno Chiki, the Nel that Dina Zede mentioned should be the main body of the Reincarnation Dream.

But it's not entirely certain yet, because she still needs to confirm the appearance of the Great Sage Hazard.

Just then, they arrived near the Zuber Theater. From afar, Yingmei saw a dancer seemingly engaged in a heated argument with members of the Papacy. The dancer, dressed in a magnificent gown, possessed a graceful figure and flowing hair, attracting everyone's attention. The Papacy members, on the other hand, wore solemn robes and wore serious expressions, creating a stark contrast.

Dina Zede noticed this too, and immediately quickened her pace, heading in that direction. Her face was filled with worry and tension.

Yingmei, Paimon, and Desia followed closely behind, all wanting to know what had happened.

Chapter 143 Theory

“Miss Nilu, any form of performance is prohibited from being held in accordance with the law for unreported religious festivals. Don’t you know that?” Setare’s voice was stern and cold, as if there was no room for negotiation.

Beside Setare, Hazard crossed his arms and coldly observed Nel's reaction.

Under his gaze, Nel appeared somewhat nervous and uneasy. She said with a mixture of frustration and helplessness, "But the Dance of the Flower Goddess is a fixed part of the Flower Goddess's birthday festival. This day exists precisely because of the Flower Goddess's dance. If we can't perform..."

“I don’t want to hear your explanation!” Setare interrupted her somewhat rudely, her face full of impatience and disgust. “Allowing you to hold the Flora Festival is already a lenient gesture. If you insist on performing the Flora Dance, then our Council of the Church will immediately send guards to stop the Flora Festival.”

Upon hearing this, Nilu's expression grew even more desperate and helpless. She knew that in Sumeru, the Church Council practically ruled everything.

If they really decide to stop holding the Flora Festival, then everything will be in vain.

She didn't want the entire celebration to be ruined because of her, but she also couldn't give up her faith and dreams.

Seeing the deep regret and disappointment on Nilu's face, Azar felt very satisfied. He knew that Nilu was the perfect subject for the dream cycle he had been searching for.

Just then, Dina Zede walked over. "Great Sage, Scholar Setare, I am Dina Zede, the organizer of this Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival. I don't understand why the Order of the Church has banned the Flower Goddess's Dance?" Her voice was full of dissatisfaction and anger towards the Order of the Church.

Hazar looked at Dina Zede with disgust and said coldly, "Art, dance... in this land of wisdom and reason, don't you feel ashamed to pursue such frivolous things?"

Dina Zede was not intimidated by his imposing manner. She argued forcefully, "Great Sage, the Flower Goddess Dance is a dance performed by the Flower Goddess to celebrate the birthday of the Great Tree King. The Great Tree King was very happy at the time and loved the Flower Goddess Dance, which is why the Flower Goddess's birthday celebration came about. You are now publicly criticizing the Great Tree King!" Her voice was strong and clear, as if she wanted everyone to hear her.

Hazard was provoked by Dinazede's words, and he said with some anger and embarrassment, "You're slandering me!"

Criticizing the Great Tree King is a very serious crime, a sin of blasphemy. In the past, if those disciplinary officials heard this, they would have done everything in their power to talk to him, even if he was a great sage.

"Dina Zede, I'm warning you, if you continue to cause trouble, I'll have the guards arrest you and throw you in jail. Then, no matter how rich the Huma family is, they won't be able to save you!"

“Great Sage, I am not trying to pester you, but rather to reason with you.” Dinazede showed no fear in the face of Hazard’s threat.

"Hmph! I am the Great Sage of the Order of the Church, and what are you? A mere brat! You dare to argue with me. In any case, the Dance of the Flower Goddess is absolutely forbidden to be performed. I will send guards here, and if it is performed, everyone will be thrown into jail."

After saying that, Hazard turned and left without giving Dina Zede a chance to speak.

Dina Zede was so angry that she wanted to rush up and argue with Azar, but Yingmei held her back tightly. "Miss Dina Zede, calm down, don't go anymore. The Order of the Church has clearly made up its mind, and arguing with them now will not get you anywhere." Yingmei's voice was full of worry; she didn't want to see Dina Zede put herself in danger because of her impulsiveness.

Dina Zede said indignantly, "This year's Flower Goddess Festival is very important. We need to expand the faith in Lord Little Lucky Grass as soon as possible."

Nilu felt very sad and said with self-blame, "Dinazede, I'm sorry, I should have informed them in advance."

Dina Zede shook her head gently. "Even if you report it, they won't agree. The Church has betrayed our gods; they only care about their own power and interests."

Despite her reluctance, Dina Zede accepted the reality. "Well, there's no point in arguing now. We'll just have to wait until next year."

“Dina Zede, I will definitely prepare in advance next year and present the most magnificent dance,” Nilu said firmly.

“Then it’s settled!” Dina Zedeh perked up again, believing that under Oppenheimer’s leadership, the Council of the Church would definitely be overthrown.

Shortly afterward, guards dispatched by the Vatican surrounded Zubair's theater.

The much-anticipated dance of the goddess of flowers ultimately did not take place.

The Flower Goddess Festival came to a close amidst regret and disappointment.

Early in the morning.

"Drip~"

"All connections have been ensured, and the most stable architecture has been constructed."

"The Dream of Reincarnation has officially begun, and the plan has entered its most critical stage. The Heart of God has begun to draw out its power."

........

In the dead of night, as the Council of Religion was pushing forward with its god-making plan, a group of about a hundred people quietly entered Sumeru City under the cover of darkness.

Dressed in uniform green robes, they marched forward with firm steps, their goal set on the Council of the Church, a symbol of wisdom and power.

The leader of this team was Chiki Ueno, whose eyes were deep and bright, as if they could see through all darkness and fog.

Beside him were Tinaly and Cole; the team was also mainly composed of rangers from Daochenglin.

They not only possess outstanding combat abilities, but also have unwavering faith in the Little Lucky Grass King.

Their movements were swift and covert, and before long they arrived at the gates of the Church House.

Just as Ueno Chiki had predicted, the Kyoryoin was completely unprepared at this time.

"Tinari, please lead the way!" Ueno Chiki said to Tinari beside him.

“Yes! I will definitely find the secret God-Making Workshop of the Church.” Tinari replied confidently.

Then, Tinari stepped forward and pushed open the door of the Papal House.

Chapter 144 The Great Sage, Let's Experience the Props

Inside the Order House workshop, dim lighting barely illuminated this strange space. A colossal mechanical form stood in the center, its body crafted from various unknown metals, exuding a cold, industrial aura. Countless pipes, like veins, were deeply embedded within the mechanical form, many of their joints shimmering with a purple light, giving it an exceptionally mysterious appearance.

On the face of the mechanical god, a handsome young man with delicate features lay quietly. His eyes were closed, as if he were asleep. His face was almost flawless, but his closed eyes and fierce expression gave him an eerie beauty.

Beneath the massive mechanical form, dozens of scholars from the Order of the Church were working diligently. Dressed in white lab coats and wearing academic caps, they stared intently at the various instruments before them.

The great sage Azar stood behind the scholars, a fervent smile on his face, his eyes brimming with anticipation and excitement. He gazed at the mechanical divine body before him, as if he could already see the moment it would possess divine power.

The second phase of the energy extraction plan is progressing very smoothly. Before long, the power of the Heart of God will be extracted into the mechanical divine body, giving it unparalleled power.

However, when he thought about the extraction of divine knowledge in the third stage, his brows furrowed.