"Get up, get up!" The mountain of flesh fatty nodded at the two with a beaming smile, then walked down the elevator enthusiastically. He laughed heartily and said to Han Shuo, "Brian, you've finally returned. We've been waiting for this day for almost ten years!"
The fatty was extremely cordial. It was the first time they had met, but he acted as if he had known Han Shuo for a long time. He didn't have the slightest bit of restraint that a stranger should have. This caught Han Shuo by surprise.
Han Shuo was no ordinary person either. He also said with a grin, "I've always been hunted down in the past few years. Then, I was framed by the Church of Light and suffered a despicable sneak attack. That's why I haven't had the time. See, I've only just returned, and now I'm here! "
"Haha, heroes indeed come from the youth! Ever since the day I took this position, I've always wanted to get rid of those three old geezers from the Church of Light. Hundreds of years have passed, but I've never been able to realize that dream. Who would've thought that you would accomplish the goal we've always wanted to achieve in just a few short decades? How can I not be convinced of my old age! " He smiled as he walked in front of Han Shuo. He was like a mountain of flesh pressing down on Han Shuo, casting a large shadow under the scorching sun.
"Then, our goals are the same," Han Shuo said with a smile.
"Of course, we're on the same side. We've been since the beginning!" The fatty emphasized, defining the positions of both sides.
Han Shuo smiled but didn't say anything. He had never thought of himself as a member of the Calamity Church, but because of the skeletal staff, the Calamity Church had long since acknowledged him. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Come, let's go down. This is your first time coming to the headquarters, so let someone accompany you for a stroll. You must be tired after walking all the way here in the desert. Take a bath and rest first. If there's anything else, we'll talk after you're comfortable." The Calamity Pope chuckled as he led Brian to the elevator. He raised his voice and instructed someone above, "Belinda, you and Brian can be considered old acquaintances. I'll leave this matter to you. Serve Brian well for me."
"Understood, Your Holiness!" The young girl who came up with the fat man replied respectfully.
Oval cheeks, high nose bridge, rosy lips, slender crescent-shaped eyebrows, a pair of sapphire-like starry eyes, fair and smooth skin, and a graceful figure. These were all characteristics that a beauty should have. It was just that the greenish-black birthmark on her left cheek was too conspicuous and ruined her overall beauty. This was Belinda, the first member of the Calamity Church that Han Shuo had met back then.
After so many years, Han Shuo felt a bit sad when he saw this female alchemist with regrets again. He still remembered the first time he'd met Belinda and how he'd been shocked by the golem she'd conjured. He also remembered the many things that had happened between them.
Belinda appeared to be in fear and trepidation as she looked at the current Han Shuo. Back then, she had tried to kill Han Shuo and had also been captured by Han Shuo. This time, Han Shuo had become someone that she couldn't afford to offend. This made her a little worried that Han Shuo would hold a grudge and purposefully deal with her.
Beside Belinda, dark grand magus Edwin also looked at Han Shuo with a smile. His smile seemed to be fawning as he bowed and said sincerely, "Lord Brian, Belinda and I will first show you around the headquarters."
Just like Belinda, Edwin was the first expert of the Calamity Church that Han Shuo had come into contact with. This dark grand magus had once pursued Han Shuo with all his might in the Valley of Sunshine, and had also been cursed by Han Shuo with vicious words. Now that they met in the headquarters of the Calamity Church, the three's identities had completely changed. One couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Han Shuo nodded with a smile as he looked at these two old friends that he hadn't seen for many years, "Long time no see!"
"Long time no see, heh heh, I thought that my Lordship would forget small characters like us!" Edwin chuckled, his smile a little bitter.
"How could that be!" Han Shuo smiled faintly, "You two are the first members of the Calamity Church that I've met. Heh heh, it won't be that easy to forget."
"Edwin, it's your honor to serve Brian well. Do you understand?" The ghoulish looking old man who cultivated in the elemental energy of darkness instructed Edwin in a dark tone. He had the strength of a demigod, and Edwin was startled by his glare.
"Understood, master!" Edwin hastily responded.
"Brian, please come inside. Make yourself at home, you belong here to begin with." The emaciated old man chuckled dryly after berating Edwin, and respectfully turned his body to the side, indicating for Han Shuo to walk in.
Seeing Edwin's master's respectful attitude towards him, Han Shuo nodded with a smile as he walked over, saying, "You're too kind."
Accompanied by the Calamity Church's Pope, Han Shuo followed behind them. They used the elevator to slowly descend to the underground of the Calamity Church. Han Shuo used his consciousness to sense the wondrous power of the boundary around him as he sized up the surroundings with his eyes.
"This place was built hundreds of years ago, when the Church was at its lowest point of decline. The Church of Light led all the nations on the Profound Continent to besiege us. Our people were like stray dogs hiding from place to place, forced to settle down here with no other choice. We've stayed here for hundreds of years, and have yet to truly walk out of this place. Hehe, but with you around, I believe that day won't be too far off. As the master of the skeletal staff, you are indeed the hope of our Church. " As they descended, the Pope began to explain the history of this place to Han Shuo in a pleasant manner, emphasizing the vile state of this place.
"The Church of Light's reputation has greatly declined, and its influence on the Profound Continent is on the decline. Apart from that so-called Saintess on the Sacred Mountain, there shouldn't be any other experts they can bring out. I think they'll be finished before long." Han Shuo was unruffled as he conversed with the Pope. His expression was relaxed and natural, as though they were two old friends talking about a parent.
"Yes, it's all thanks to you!" The big fatty tactfully complimented Han Shuo. As the Pope of the Calamity Church, this big fatty's conduct was extraordinary, and his words were very measured.
"You're too kind!" Han Shuo was very modest, and didn't claim any credit.
Amidst the cheerful conversation, Han Shuo and the Pope descended a hundred meters underground through an elevator, and stopped at the entrance of a majestic underground palace.
The big fatty didn't keep Han Shuo chatting after arriving here. He smilingly said, "Alright, let Edwin and Belinda accompany you to familiarize yourself with this place. I'll inform the elders of your arrival. When you're well rested, we'll talk business tomorrow."
"Very well!" Han Shuo nodded. He didn't mind this arrangement at all.
This was the headquarters of the Calamity Church. Under the coverage of Han Shuo's consciousness, he already had a rough idea of the scale of the place. Even the distribution of personnel was very clear to him through his consciousness. Other than the fact that he hadn't actually looked around, Han Shuo had a general understanding of this place.
After the Pope and the skinny old man left, Wolf and Burt Zili also left. They probably went to report to the big fatty about what had happened outside. After these people had all disappeared, Edwin and Belinda's expressions became somewhat reserved. They looked at Han Shuo with somewhat fearful and uneasy gazes. Their hearts were perturbed, as though they didn't know how to face Han Shuo.
If it was in the past, the two of them naturally wouldn't be so reserved when they saw Han Shuo. It was just that the difference in status and identity between the two parties was just too great. They had no choice but to be cautious.
"This … that … Lord Brian, where would you like to go first?" Edwin smiled embarrassedly, looking at Han Shuo with a complicated expression.
Han Shuo could see the nervousness in Edwin's heart with a single glance. He knew that Edwin was worried that Han Shuo would still remember the hatred from back then and act against him. Belinda was the same. She didn't dare to look Han Shuo in the eye. Over the years, she had inevitably heard of Han Shuo's great achievements in the Church. Watching Han Shuo walk step by step towards glory and the pinnacle, she felt very sour in her heart.
"There's no need for the two of you to be so wary of me, right? No matter what, we can be considered old acquaintances. What happened back then wasn't a big deal. Moreover, I didn't suffer any losses. What are you afraid of? "Han Shuo chuckled and asked.
The two smiled wryly when they heard Han Shuo's words. Edwin bowed respectfully to Han Shuo again and said sincerely, "Lord Brian, we were indeed in the wrong in the past, but we didn't dare to harbor any more thoughts after learning that you had the skeletal staff. The Radiant Church and I are mortal enemies. That Ferguson that you killed has a blood feud with me. After you killed Ferguson, I was very grateful to you. After hearing about how you killed the experts of the Radiant Church one by one, we were truly grateful to you. If you want to pursue the matter of that year, we won't say anything. "
"Mm, you are the hope of the Church, someone that even the Pope must personally welcome. We naturally won't resist you, nor can we. You can do whatever you want." Belinda said softly. She was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, waiting for Han Shuo's punishment.
Han Shuo couldn't help but laugh. He shook his head and said with a smile, "I've long forgotten about those small matters. I didn't think that you would still remember them, and remember them so deeply. Don't worry, with my current status and strength, I won't make trouble for you over such small matters. You're worrying too much! "
The two were overjoyed when they heard Han Shuo's words. They looked closely at Han Shuo and heaved a sigh of relief when they discovered that Han Shuo didn't seem to be joking. They hastily expressed their gratitude, "Thank you, my Lord! Thank you, my Lord!"
"Let's go, show me around. This is my first time visiting the Calamity Church, and I'm indeed a bit curious." Han Shuo said with a smile, using these words to dispel the two's nervousness.
Whether it was Han Shuo, Edwin, or Belinda, they all knew that due to the great disparity between their statuses, their attitudes were obviously different. The two who had once acted high and mighty in front of Han Shuo now wore fawning smiles on their faces as they explained the situation in detail to Han Shuo, as though they were afraid that anything inappropriate would cause Han Shuo to be displeased.
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