Chapter 1557: Chapter 500: Better Off Without This Sister! (Part 4) Soon, a skeletal figure draped in armor emerged from the dark vortex, striding up to the crowd. The former Death Knight Rone! “Wayne, it really is you…” The two skeletal figures embraced each other in a bear hug, Rone both surprised and helpless: “When we were in the Mortal World, I told you not to step into Hades. The responsibility you bear is heavier than mine. It’s only been a short while, and here you are.” “Two months.” Wayne had a habit of keeping a diary, remembering very clearly. “Two months is already a long time. To be honest, I’m super powerful now. I could punch out those little scamps from the Subsidiary Gods and make them cry for a long time,” Wayne boasted truthfully. Newest update provided by novelꜰire.net Sukra, lying nearby, nodded repeatedly, still not satisfied after just two months, with a deep impression in mind. “How strong can one get in two months, even with your talent…” Rone shook his head slightly, patting Wayne on the shoulder: “I’m very moved that you could come to Hades to fight alongside me. I said from the beginning, you embody all the virtues of a Knight. To have a loyal Knight like you, the Goddess is luckier than other deities.” Wayne’s old face reddened, but because skeletal structures have no skin, it wasn’t very visible. Shamefully, his intentions in entering Hades weren’t pure, aiming at least for a freebie. If he could awaken the sleeping Aztemo, all the better. Just make it his own, and soon Hades would carry the Wayne name. This deal couldn’t lose, no matter how you count it. The crowd listened to Rone’s appraisal of Wayne in silence. For Laisha and others who had just met Wayne not long ago, the grand image of a Death Knight collapsed thunderously. And once collapsed, it continued to sink. That was absolutely outrageous. Once again, Rone’s heartfelt praise left Laisha uncomfortable. She consoled herself silently, thinking it was all pleasantries. Rone’s heart might be tormented, all for the sake of the Goddess. “This place isn’t convenient for talking, let’s go inside to chat.” Rone nodded at Laisha’s group, then turned to the many Death Banshees: “Laisha, what brings these elegant Ladies? Did you bring them as guests?” “The situation is …” Laisha broadly recounted the details. After learning that the Death Banshees served under Xizor, defeated and captured by Wayne, now in a state of free captivity, Rone nodded directly: “Since they are devout followers of the Goddess, they’re one of us. Wayne believes in them, and I will not make an exception. Please follow me. If my hospitality is lacking, please don’t mind.” Omilos nodded slightly. Facing Rone for the first time, he was involuntarily impressed by his magnanimity and spirit, feeling that some Knights could serve as moral exemplars while others are better left unmentioned. Rone waved a hand to support a spatial passage, leading everyone into an expansive green sea of trees that seemed to connect heaven and earth. Mountains rolled, clouds swirled; this sea of trees embodied the form of a sleeping Giant, its immense body full of vibrant greenery and teeming with the vigor of Life. This surge of Life force perfectly masked the Death Aura on the Undead, hiding them within so that the outside world couldn’t detect them at all. Omilos looked at the sea of trees in surprise: “This is not the Forgiveness Forest, nor the Pride Peak, nor any corner of the twelve layers. How inconceivable that such a vibrant world exists in Hades.” “This sea of trees is called ‘Heart of Nature’, located in the crevice of the twelve layers, offering paths to any of the one to ten layers. Its importance to Hades rivals that of the eleventh layer’s The Only Cosmos,” Rone explained. “I see, no wonder you have people everywhere.” Omilos was even more amazed by the words and blurted out: “Is it appropriate to tell us such an important secret? We are Lord Xizor’s subordinates, sent to besiege you, your enemies.” Rone shook his head slightly: “No, you are the Goddess’s followers, not my enemies.” Omilos stood stunned in place, frowning: “If you intend to seduce me, you better give up on it. Your bandit army loots whenever there’s a fire, creating havoc all over Hades…” “Why not stay and see for yourself!” “I’m right in front of you. Who is the traitor, who fights for the Divine Nation, you have your own eyes, why don’t you see it for yourself?” Rone said flatly. Omilos was speechless, realizing that since meeting Rone, he has been suppressed by the other’s presence, stubbornly said: “I don’t need you to tell me, I’ll see clearly on my own. Letting me in was your biggest mistake, I’ll report all the intelligence to Lord Xizor.” With that, he led a group of Death Banshees into the dense forest to gather intelligence. Rone did not stop him and did not take Omilos’s threat to heart. Almost all captives say this when they come in, after a while… The captives felt Rone was too conservative, they were not afraid of sacrifice, even if the enemy was the three Subsidiary Gods, they were willing to fight desperately. Laisha walked away with Sukra, about her being kept, and some senior Holy Maidens wanted to express their opinions. Sukra followed with a bitter face, turning his head three times with each step, and every time he turned, he glared fiercely at Wayne. Wayne looked at Sukra with envy, he had no interest in Holy Maiden meetings, but if it was a succession of Holy Maiden sessions, that would be very enticing. Various team modes, multiple arrangements, strategic maneuvering, scientific investigation needed several episodes to cover. Rone led Wayne into the forest, away from others, then asked the question on his mind: “Wayne, how did you get in here? As far as I know, Hades has closed, completely cutting off contact with the God-chosen Continent.” Wayne didn’t hide: “I got the coordinates from the Dark Goddess, she has a close relationship with the Goddess, there’s a secret passage, I paid a Yi Point price and got the backdoor key.” Darkness and Death are friends, but Death has been silent for so long, and Darkness hasn’t reacted, apparently their friendship is just for show. Rone knew this, and said heavily: “You’ve worked hard, I can’t even imagine what price you’ve paid.” “It’s okay, each time was just a Yi Point, it accumulates over time, not that hard.” Wayne shrugged. Seeing Wayne feigning cheerfulness, Rone admired him, unwilling to damage a Knight’s proud dignity, he said no more. He turned to say: “Wayne, you came just at the right time, my arrangements in Hades are in a deadlock, I lack a powerful Demigod to help share the pressure.” Wayne paid a huge price to reach Hades, it’s too late to send him back now. With the principle of ‘you’ve come anyway’, Rone explained his plan: “The Heart of Nature along with the first ten layers of Hades, but you can’t reach the eleventh layer of The Only Cosmos, which is occupied by the traitor Xizor. To see the Goddess, or to bring her out of The Eternal Hall, you must defeat Xizor in the eleventh layer head-on…” “These three guys somehow gained favor from the Divine Nation, I can’t defeat them head-on, after much thought, I can only lure Xizor out of the Divine Nation…” Rone looked at Wayne, his tone was serious: “One of us must lead the group to attract Xizor’s attention, covering the other to infiltrate The Only Cosmos, both sides are very dangerous, which one do you want to choose.” This still needs thinking, I came to find you to find a reliable teammate to have by my side, definitely staying behind to cover for you! Wayne was about to speak when Rone reminded: “Leading the group into battle, you will certainly face the three Subsidiary Gods, and it’s extremely likely you’ll simultaneously face siege from the three Subsidiary Gods.” “I understand, I choose to simultaneously face siege from the three Subsidiary Gods!” Wayne said firmly: “Rone, I am stronger than you now, the probability of me surviving a battle against strong enemies is greater than yours, it should be me.” “Wayne, I really want to refuse you, but I know you won’t accept it, I understand this is our only chance…” Rone said softly: “Your talent surpasses mine, your loyalty and knightly virtues are also greater than mine, the future you will definitely be more outstanding than me, if there was no other choice, it should be me who confronts the three Subsidiary Gods head-on.” “Rone, your expression is too mournful, anyone who didn’t know might think you’re at a farewell for the deceased!” Wayne shrugged and said loudly: “Is there a possibility, I’m really strong now?” “Yes, true belief is not about crushing everything, but about not being crushed by anything. Human belief cannot be defeated, you’ve always been incredibly strong!” Seven thousand five hundred words, asking for monthly tickets!