Chapter 830 - 512: God of Suffering Ilmat_2
Chapter 830 -512: God of Suffering Ilmat_2
The speed is very fast, the leader should be a Golden Rank Professional, followed by two others.
Their target was clear, heading straight towards Lis.
“Coming for me?”
Lis stopped and stood quietly on the street, waiting for them to approach.
Soon, three figures appeared in front of Lis, observing him cautiously.
Standing at the forefront was a middle-aged paladin wearing silver armor. His muscular build traced lines of strength under the silver armor, each piece engraved with intricate patterns that shone with an inviolable holy light.
This paladin had a resolute face, a strong and powerful jawline, a straight nose, and eyes that revealed a steady demeanor. Time had only left a few nearly imperceptible lines at the corners of his eyes, adding an extra touch of composure and authority.
In his right hand, he held a radiant Holy Sword. The blade was slim and sharp, exuding a faint holy light, a testament to its blessing by Holy Power. It stood out conspicuously in the dim street.
Behind him were a young paladin and a priest, both staring intently at Lis.
Lis quickly discerned the identities of these three individuals.
They were divine officers of the Church of the God of Suffering!
They didn’t hide the holy emblem embroidered on their clothes, which depicted [Pale hands bound by red string], also the symbol of the God of Suffering, Ilmat.
The God of Suffering, Ilmat, a deity with Medium Divine Power from the Lawful Good camp. His divine domains are endurance, suffering, martyrdom, and fortitude.
Ilmat is a kind-hearted, gentle, and peaceful great being, willing to bear the world’s suffering for those plagued by it. He and his followers care deeply about children and young lives. Although he values endurance, when facing those who harm his charges, he can show an extremely ruthless side.
The God of Suffering, Ilmat, is the deity who cares the most about humans and believers, having the staunchest followers across the Gaia World. Even among the True Gods, the God of Suffering is a special existence.
His followers are likewise often on the front lines of combating Evil God believers.
Lis understood that the Church of the Gods held the greatest power in Cui Feng City, especially the Church of the God of Suffering. It was normal for these three divine officers to appear here.
After all, no True God Church could sit idly by when a large-scale disappearance of residents occurred in their city.
“It’s so late, may I know your name and why you are here?”
Ebel frowned as he looked at the young man before him. After discovering Lis approaching through the holy artifact of the church from a distance, he came over immediately.
The young paladin behind him opened his mouth to say something but was stopped by Ebel’s gesture, standing aside with a highly vigilant gaze fixed on Lis.
The situation in the Light Street area has been quite bad recently. To rescue that Evil God believer as soon as possible, Ebel had been staying here with his church colleagues.
At this time, the presence of this young man in front of him was very suspicious.
However, upon first setting eyes on Lis, Ebel instinctively felt Lis was certainly not the Evil God believer they were searching for.
Moreover, his spiritual sense was faintly warning him that taking action against the young man before him would have unpleasant consequences.
Lis smiled, ignoring the young paladin’s hostile gaze. He was here to catch the Evil God believer, not to clash with the True God Church’s divine officers, which would only benefit the Evil God believer.
“I am Lis, the captain of the White Dove Mercenary Corps.”
“I accepted a commission from the Mercenary Guild to deal with the Evil God believer appearing here.”
With that, Lis retrieved a rolled parchment from his storage ring and handed it to Ebel.
“A mercenary…”
When did dealing with Evil God believers involve mercenaries?
Mercenaries providing useful information was the biggest help, but other than that, Ebel had never seen a mercenary take such an active role in handling Evil God believers.
Besides, wasn’t this a matter for the Churches of the Gods? Why did you say this so matter-of-factly?
Though a bit skeptical, Ebel still took the parchment scroll from Lis’s hand.
Upon opening it, Ebel discovered it was indeed a commission issued by the Mercenary Guild, with the content detailing the potential presence of an Evil God believer in the Light Street area.
To Ebel’s surprise, the commission bore not only the seal of the Cui Feng City Mercenary Guild but also the seal of Prince Gerard.
Why would His Highness the Prince commission a mercenary captain to handle the Evil God believer?
Was there something special about this young man named Lis?
For some reason, Ebel suddenly found the name Lis somewhat familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
But he couldn’t remember it.
“It’s genuine.”
After pondering for a moment, Ebel nodded and handed the parchment back to Lis.
Mercenary Guild commissions were made via special techniques, easy to verify, not to mention Prince Gerard’s seal.
“I am Ebel Nogla, a paladin of the Emerald Phoenix Church.”
“It is a pleasure to meet you, Ebel.”
Lis smiled and asked:
“Are you searching for the hiding Evil God believer?”
“…Indeed.”
Slightly surprised by Lis’s straightforward question, Ebel still responded:
“Although another location for a sacrifice ceremony has been discovered, it is clear that the Evil God believer willingly abandoned it.”
“That one?”
Lis noted the emphasis in Ebel’s words.
“Yes, it has now been confirmed that the Evil God believer abducting those residents and setting up the Life Sacrifice Ceremony is a single person.”
Ebel nodded, becoming increasingly curious about Lis’s identity.
Having been blessed by the power of the God of Suffering, Ilmat, Ebel possessed the ability to sense other people’s goodwill and malice.
Since Lis harbored no malice towards them, Ebel was willing to disclose some information.
Having an additional helper would be good, and it appeared Lis might even be more powerful than him.
“Ebel, do you know which Evil God this believer worships?”
Lis asked the question he was most concerned about.
Obviously, the divine officers of the Church of the God of Suffering had yet to capture this Evil God believer, and this was quite intriguing.
Though it would be an easy task for an Evil God believer to hide alone, continuing to conduct Life Sacrifices without any accomplices and evading the divine officers’ pursuit for such a long period seemed impossible.
Unless the believer had very special abilities!
“I don’t know.”
Ebel’s face darkened, but he answered truthfully.
“I see, thank you.”
Lis was not surprised by this result.
“Then I will be going.”
After bidding farewell to the three in front of him, Lis leisurely walked into the alley beside him, vanishing into the Shadow.
Ebel and his companions watched Lis leave.