Mount Sainte's spaceport was probably the oldest and newest city in this wasteland.
Coming down from the platform, there was a huge wooden pillar-shaped building.
It was a very typical Shaman totem. Images of various animal deities were carved on each of the eight rhombus surfaces. The composition was extremely simple, and the carvings were also very crude. However, the images of the animal deities were vividly portrayed, as if they were alive.
Tranquil and robust horned elephants, eagles that soared above thunderclouds, six-legged warhorses that chased away demons in the pitch-black wastelands, wolves that devoured their prey, and enormous grey-brown beasts that chased after the sun … These were the eight most ancient and powerful Seymour tribes in the wastelands, as well as the ancestors of the modern Seymour people.
Below the totem, there was a group of people praying. There were murmurs of prayers that were difficult to distinguish. Even if it was a hundred meters higher, there would still be smoke rising. It would be even more obvious at night.
These never-extinguishing fireworks even acted as bonfires and lighthouses. After all, as long as the tribes were not destroyed, there would always be people offering sacrifices to this undying "ancestral fire".
But judging from the density of the flames, apart from the eagles of faith in Mount Sainte, the most prosperous tribe was the horned elephants of Cape Town, who should not be here. They took up at least seventy percent of the sacrificial flames. The totem murals were filled with worshippers, while the other murals only had a few kittens in front of them. There were even two murals that were completely empty …
"… The warlike Pang Meng tribe worshipped the God of War. They were known as the strongest tribe, but not only did they not protect their own people, they were even tempted by the Evil God to become the pawns of slaughtering their own people. The Rock Wolf tribe, who were related to them by blood, took the initiative to stay behind in order to wash away the shame in their bloodline. Not a single one of the 63,420 people returned …"
When Rorschach's attention was focused on the totem in front of him, he heard a familiar voice.
"Elder Martha, long time no see. You're getting younger and younger."
The person who explained for Rorschach was none other than the former Great Elder of Mount Sainte, Martha.
Although she was wearing a headscarf, she was wearing the modern combat attire of the Aishi People. There were also highly active lightning elements around her. It seemed that she had just returned from a no-man's land.
Only when they had just crossed the border of the no man's land would it be like this. The highly active lightning elemental dust would take a day or two to dissipate.
What surprised Rorschach was that compared to two years ago, Martha looked even younger. It seemed like she was doing well in the Eagle's Crown. At the very least, her strength had improved once again.
"Director Rorschach, welcome to Shengdeng City. Do you need this old lady to lead the way?"
With a smile, Martha welcomed Rorschach's arrival. Behind her, Rorschach saw two familiar figures — the former Saintess with an unhappy expression and the current Advanced Priestess of the Game Church, Mu Na.
There was also the former guardian of Mount Sainte and the current Great Holy Knight of the Game Church, Salia. When she saw Rorschach, she also nodded slightly and performed a standard knight's salute.
Seeing their arrival, Rorschach also smiled and nodded to express his gratitude. In a way, it wasn't a big deal whether they came to pick him up or not. However, since they came without notifying him, they at least expressed a friendly attitude. This was good news for what Rorschach wanted to discuss next.
Especially since Rorschach had removed Mu Na from her position as the Regional Bishop as well as the Cape Town News Station, the Mount Sainte faction's friendly attitude was even more precious.
"… It seems that they also understand that the Game Church is their only way out … This wave is in the bag."
Facing the revolutionary period of the new era, the Mount Sainte faction that Mu Na, Martha, and Salia belonged to joined the Game Church and became the most core part of the Game Church.
But in a way, they chose the Game Church because they saw that the Church wasn't extremely powerful and that they had space to move around.
It was like pouring half a bucket of milk into an iron bucket that was only half filled with water. It was hard to tell whether the mixture was milk or water.
It wasn't that they didn't want to cooperate with the Game Church. On the contrary, they magnanimously allowed the Game Church to arrange for them. However, no matter how many new members the Game Church recruited, the Mount Sainte faction still occupied more than half of the Game Church … Their numbers were there for all to see. They had resources, potential, and enthusiasm. It was impossible for the Game Church to not suppress them.
The result was that even if they didn't ask for anything, they still had to be given a position in the upper echelons of the Game Church. At the same time, they also had a lot of authority. However, with Martha's resignation, Mu Na's removal, and Salia's pure martial arts personality, the Mount Sainte faction had never caused any trouble for Rorschach, Lori, or anyone else.
This was also the result of Rorschach being able to talk to them with a smile. Martha had indeed fulfilled her promise. She allowed her people to actively integrate into the Game Church and integrate into this new city and society led by the Aishi People. Rorschach had also fulfilled most of his promise — to give the Mount Sainte Seymour people a better life, a chance to receive a new education and integrate into the new society.
The development over the past few years had proven that this was a great win-win choice. As the first batch of Mount Sainte Seymour people matured and advanced, the Game Church improved rapidly in all aspects. The Mount Sainte Seymour people gradually became a historical concept. The cultural concept of the Novodonia people became more and more deeply ingrained in people's hearts.
A job and an identity were the keys to integrating into society. The Game Church had fulfilled its promise, and the Mount Sainte Seymour people had repaid it with their hard work. It could be said that without the Mount Sainte faction's decision back then, the Game Church wouldn't have been able to develop explosively.
However, some time ago, during the most turbulent period, the Mount Sainte faction still had some trouble with the Game Church headquarters. Although it was almost resolved, since Rorschach had come to this city, he naturally had to deal with it along the way.
Yes, by now, some people had probably realized that the problem was Mu Na.
From a certain perspective, Salia and Martha were here to plead for her. Moreover, they might not be pleading for her.
The changes in people's hearts were never-ending. Martha's reemployment also gave the Mount Sainte faction another escape route. As long as the Game Church's development couldn't keep up with the needs and progress of the Mount Sainte Seymour people, many people would naturally leave the guild and choose to join a new church.
Martha's scheme was executed beautifully. After all, she was already nearing the end of her life and was already in a semi-retired state. At that time, the Game Church didn't have the resources to extend her life. After retiring, she was rehired by the Eagle Crown and invested a large amount of resources in exchange for her youth … There was no room for criticism. After all, she couldn't be expected to persevere in her job until she died of old age, nor could she be expected to reject a chance to continue living.
However, Martha, who had already become a high-ranking member of the Eagle Crown, saw certain things clearly. She thought more highly of the Game Church. Not only did she not play any tricks, she even asked her people to be grateful and focus on their work.
Unfortunately, while she was at ease, some people weren't. She understood the rules of the Aishi People's game, but some people didn't understand them at all.
"You don't have to be nervous. I know Mu Na's situation very well. Perhaps some of my words are unpleasant to hear, but I still stand by my past views. If she still insists on those outdated views, this won't be the first or last time … Perhaps, Miss Mu Na isn't suitable for the overly strict discipline and work of our church. Or perhaps, since she's good at fighting, she's more suitable to be a hired combatant. Wouldn't that give her more freedom? Yes, I personally think that she's very suitable. "
In the brightly lit meeting room, Rorschach took a sip of the newly arrived tea and smiled as he gave his "suggestion".
Although he kept saying "perhaps", "I personally think", and "perhaps", no one in the meeting room would take it as a real suggestion. This was probably the final decision of the Game Church.
Leaving the management ranks and becoming a mercenary combatant … This punishment couldn't be described as severe. Not only was Mu Na being demoted from a civil position to a military one, but she was also being kicked from the core of the church to a hired mercenary. This was completely stripping her of all possibilities.
"You …"
"Alright, this suggestion is very appropriate. I'll agree on behalf of my silly granddaughter."
Mu Na, who instantly stood up in anger, was pressed down by Martha. Mu Na's tightly shut eyes opened slightly. A flash of fire and lightning made Rorschach feel danger.
However, the person she glared at was Mu Na, who could only sit down dejectedly.
What did she do? Why did the Game Church wipe her out completely?
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