Setare hurriedly waved her hands: "No, no, no... I'm just honored to be a desert citizen to learn that the Red King's grace has spread so far."
See, Setare is indeed panicked; as a citizen of the desert, she dares not wear this hat.
Gods truly exist in this world, and Setare wouldn't dare to simply dismiss these words as the nonsense of some 'charlatan'.
But Setare didn't fully believe it. She made an excuse to leave. Setare didn't completely believe in the divination, but she wavered and panicked.
The seed of doubt was planted in her heart, and time will allow it to sprout.
Setare herself is actually looking forward to a change in her mindset, and even hopes that she can change quickly, because in reality she has become a devout follower of Nasita.
She's now in the form of Narcissus, and seeing herself in the story is like looking at a heretic; she needs to be severely re-educated.
The other readers naturally sided with Nasita, so everyone was looking forward to Setare's change of heart.
Unlike most people, Dolly's focus was on something else entirely; she was wondering, 'Did she give me money when she left?'
Setare seems to have really not paid, but she's already gone to the second shop, the Traveler has taken over!
Setare was chatting with Akin (the traveler), and the conversation drifted to Akin's father.
[Setare: "Speaking of which... isn't Dad still in Port Ormos?"]
["If you have the chance, it would be best to write to him and ask him to do so. Recently, the belief in the Red King, originating from the Port of Ormos, has been spreading continuously throughout Sumeru..."]
Setare is a good person. As a nobody swept up in the tide of the times, she doesn't have much ability, but she can do her best to protect the people around her.
Akin's father was a devout follower of the grass god, and Setare feared he would clash with the Red King's men.
Most of the Red King's followers in Port Ormos are radicals; it's best not to provoke them.
Note that Ajin's father is a follower of the Grass God, not the Tree King or the Red King, which is quite rare in Sumeru.
Nilu and Dina Zede immediately became interested; they had to support the business!
Wait a minute, Ah Jin's father has stopped doing business. It seems we should still support Ah Jin's business.
Akin never expected that his research on 'concrete' would progress so rapidly with the financial assistance of Dina Zede.
[Akin (the traveler) asked: "Oh? And what is your stance? The Siege House? Or the Red King?"]
"Ah, I really envy you, born a child of the desert."
Setare was stunned when she heard him say that. What was going on? Why were so many people saying "Hail Hydra" to me?
Has the Red King's power grown to this extent? Just how many Red King followers are there in the rainforest?
Actually, people in the desert must be speechless to see this. People in the rainforest envy the people of the desert? What kind of upside-down joke is this?
[Akin (the traveler) continued, "Is there anything strange about believing in the wise Red King? Rather, what's strange is your own wavering stance, isn't it?"]
This really put pressure on Setare, leaving her speechless. She then lamented, "It was my lack of firmness in my stance," and hurriedly left.
The increasing pressure Setare felt indicated that the plan was progressing smoothly.
Paimon: "Wow, Traveler, I didn't realize you were so talented."
Indeed, he's incredibly talented; it doesn't seem like acting. I suggest checking his family history for three generations to see if he truly had followers of the Red King.
[Nasita said, "This brings the problem to the forefront, very directly. Although Setare is somewhat pitiful..."]
All I can say about Nasita's remarks is that she was incredibly gentle.
As a victim, she sympathizes with the perpetrator and always tries to put herself in other people's shoes when thinking about problems, which is why she has never been able to overcome her psychological barriers.
If the Church hadn't gone too far, this 'young mother' would have continued to indulge her child.
For Nasita, it was acceptable to harm her, but not to harm her people.
Fortunately, the real-life Nasita has overcome this psychological barrier.
Returning to the story, the third time it was Qishan who was possessed, it was said that the travelers were already used to it, and the possession was very natural, without even the 'pupil shock' or head shaking.
Perhaps because of her previous two experiences, the first thing Setare asked Qishan when she arrived was whether she had encountered any strange people preaching recently.
Setare was surprised when her old friend suddenly converted to the Red King, making her think that someone was preaching in Sumeru City.
If such a person truly existed, he would be quite a figure, spreading the teachings of the Red King within the city of Sumeru.
Given the almost hostile relationship between rainforests and deserts, what else could this be but a testament to human talent?
It's like they've successfully promoted pagan culture right in the heart of a religion.
Qishan (the traveler) denied it, skipped the topic and started chatting with Setare as usual, and then the traveler casually steered the conversation to an unusual place.
[Qishan (Traveler): "Oh right, speaking of strange things lately... it's that I've experienced the 'Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival' so many times in a row."]
She's so natural, so natural that readers are starting to wonder, "This doesn't seem like acting."
We asked you to imitate, not to surpass. Maybe you should tone it down a bit? Is this something you can say?
I never realized before, but the traveler really has a talent for acting.
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Character Voice Lines - Furina: About Acting
"I wonder if travelers visiting Fontaine would be interested in entering the theater industry; she's truly a promising new star."
Chapter 567 Setare was tricked and became crippled
This part of the traveler's performance was not rehearsed beforehand; it was an impromptu act that truly amazed everyone.
Fu Ningna commented: This is what a veteran actor is like.
Traveler, I want to see you take one continuous shot now, isn't that daring? This story, in one continuous shot!
Unfortunately, Lin Qiu wouldn't allow it. He gave up on the one-shot storyline, and the story of Sumeru has a sequel, which won't be finished in this book.
In the story of this book, Setare was living a life of luxury, and the traveler's revelation of this was a real blow to her.
[Setare: "...Qishan, you wouldn't happen to be a follower of the Red King, would you?"]
Zhongli would be puzzled by this, thinking, "Isn't she one of my people?"
Suddenly, the Liyue people felt the same sense of unease that the Sumeru people had felt before.
It's more accurate to say that you worship the salt god, at least the pronunciation is similar.
It is said that Sumeru is a magical place where people believe in all kinds of gods. Although Qishan no longer believes in the Rock God, there are still people who do believe in the Rock God, namely Dolly.
Mora loves me, and I love Mora!
The traveler replied, "That's a strange question. It's as if there's something wrong with being a follower of the Red King."
"You, who should be helping the Order of the Church and using the city's people as experimental subjects... aren't you the one who should be hiding your true identity?"
These words were a real blow to her defenses. Setare already despised her own behavior, and these words struck a nerve.
Especially since she didn't have many friends to begin with, being questioned like this by her friends made her doubt herself even more.
Setare's voice trembled as she said, "No...don't say any more!"
Setare ran away; she simply couldn't withstand the continuous bursts of damage. This super-damage team was just too overpowered.
It can only be said that rumors spread like wildfire, and Setare broke down.
But that wasn't enough; after defeating her, there was an even greater chance of defeating her with a super attack.
In the story, Setare finds a mercenary from a "group of thirty" and tells her to quickly inform the disciplinary officer that there is danger in the city!
Yes, how could it not be dangerous? Sumeru City is turning into the headquarters of the Red King's followers, and everyone is saying "Long live the Red King".
Setare hurriedly told the mercenary named Lima to go find the disciplinarian immediately, as there were heretics preaching in the city!
[Rima (Traveler): "Paganism? What kind of paganism?"]
That's right, the traveler has made a grand entrance once again.
Perhaps it was a natural performance; this time, there was no rehearsal, yet Yingmei still seemed to play the role with ease.
[Setare panicked: "It's the Red King! Many people I know have suddenly become followers of the Red King, but the Red King has been dead for a long time, this is impossible..."]
It can only be said that Setare was truly on the verge of collapse, so much so that she was in such a hurry to talk to the mercenaries about it.
[Rima (the traveler): "Nothing is impossible... Miss Setare."]
The traveler is about to begin again, and this time the possession is an impromptu performance without any rehearsal. At least the previous ones had been met once and their characters were understood.
Mary (the Traveler) continued, "The Red King is immortal, and those who act recklessly will pay the price."
"Stop running away, Setare. You're like someone in quicksand; even with your eyes closed, the Church is still dragging you down, making you sink deeper and deeper."
"Your desert isn't here, Crimson King's people."
He truly is a veteran actor; readers are even thinking, "Why don't we investigate the Traveler?"
Given the traveler's eloquence and skills, no one would believe she had no experience in preaching.
'Now you are like being in quicksand,' 'Your desert is not here'—this doesn't sound like the words of an unbeliever.
That said, if we put ourselves in Setare's shoes, the experience would be far too terrifying.
She had just thought it was an ordinary day. She didn't have many close friends or family members, and suddenly they all started questioning her today.
Unable to withstand the psychological pressure, she broke down and went to the guards to confide in them. That was the last straw!
It turns out the other party is also a follower of the Red King. What kind of 'Truman Show' Setare version is this?
The entire Sumeru region was speaking the language of the Red King, and the language of the Red King was becoming increasingly Sumeru-like.
Even a slight attempt to empathize with it gives me the creeps; it's just too bizarre. The problem is, even though I know it's bizarre, I can't pinpoint the source of the bizarreness or find a way to break through it.
It was like having a nightmare. I could feel that there were many unusual things in the dream, but I couldn't wake up no matter what I did. All that was left was despair.
Readers should ask themselves honestly: if they were Setare, they wouldn't have been able to withstand it either. If they had truly exceptional mental fortitude, they probably would have obtained the Eye of God.
In the illustration, Setare's vision gradually blurs, and the people who appear before her are none other than Akin and the others.
[Akin: "Is it strange that you have faith in the wise Red King? Rather, what's strange is your own wavering stance, isn't it?"]
[Qishan: "That's a strange way of asking the question, as if there's something wrong with being a follower of the Crimson King."]
Nabia: "Setare, why aren't you home yet?"
The illustration depicts three people surrounding Setare against a blood-red background.
Setare crouched down, covering her head in defense. She couldn't tell the difference; she really couldn't tell!
Setare, a desert dweller who came to the rainforest, had no relatives or friends.
She met Nabiya because she wanted to know about her love life and she wanted someone she could talk to about anything, someone who could be there for her.
She met Ah Jin because Ah Jin didn't discriminate against her.
She met Qishan because Qishan, like her, seemed out of place in Xumi.
But at this moment, these people close to her were complaining and criticizing her, and she felt like she was going crazy.
No, perhaps I've gone mad? Is that why I'm seeing all this?
She was always running away, running away from the desert, running away from guilt, running away from remorse. Running away doesn't solve problems, but it's useful.
But now she knows she can't escape it, no matter where she runs, it's all the same, this is her life, so Setare has accepted her fate.
Perhaps it's time to confront the problems we've been avoiding.
[Setare's voice was low: "I don't actually believe in gods, but I've always believed in 'chance.' Your appearance is definitely a chance for me to break free from my current situation."]
Setare was persuaded, and readers are not at all surprised that she was persuaded.
The things she experienced were so bizarre that it's remarkable she didn't go insane; her mental fortitude is quite impressive.
It's normal to be 'scammed'; someone who thinks they won't be scammed simply hasn't encountered the carefully crafted 'scam' for them.
Setare's scheme was a 'scam' specifically designed for her.
This shows that those unspoken personalized customization services offered online are unreliable.
Chapter 568 Like a Triumphant Hero
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