Thousand-Faced Dragon

Chapter 424 The Little Guy

Rean, who had been causing trouble all along, finally got a few days of rest.

Or rather, while the entire dock area was busy with construction and recruitment, he finally went into seclusion for two days.

Near his new home, a plaza area was also expanded, and a statue of an elven poet playing the lute was erected in the center of the plaza.

This is the image of the god of light and laughter, or the god of glory and joy.

In a sense, this was also Rean announcing his backing, which reassured many churches and powerful forces.

For stable factions, we're not afraid of having a powerful backer; we're afraid of someone with an unknown backer who might suddenly launch a major attack on everyone.

They are not afraid of well-known figures crossing the river, but they are afraid of nameless terrorists. No one can afford to take a self-destruction.

The revival of the ancient Church of Benevolence is actually a plus, because with such a long history, most of its enemies are gone, making it less likely to generate disputes and grudges.

Moreover, judging from his resume, this benevolent god is quite "kind and friendly." To be precise, he lacks presence and is probably just a minor character in the late Elf Empire, whose main achievement is developing some "requiems," "healing songs," and "soothing dramas"—truly an artistic god.

Moreover, although he is an elven god, he is not a racial god. His core followers are various bards, playwrights, and actors. He is said to be known as the "god of inspiration" and can bestow creative inspiration upon talented individuals in their dreams.

"Giving inspiration is a lie; what's really going on is using it as an opportunity to interfere in the mortal world, or perhaps both are true."

Rean still couldn't see through this god with multiple identities, but he knew that he might not be as simple as he appeared.

Even a support unit like a mage chess piece or a hero point, whose work of enlightening and guiding poets and playwrights on earth to glorify the hero's reputation is extremely tedious and important.

Is it too much for an ancient benevolent god to rise up and occupy the most barren region of this remote kingdom? Perhaps as long as Rean doesn't go too far, there's no need to worry about the other churches of benevolent gods wiping them out.
“The bishops have inquired about the situation. They are very concerned about this.” Dania brought bad news, and the one who was most concerned and even agitated was Mirror Girl.

"It looks like we've really become competitors."

This is like a small, resource-rich rural town. A mid-sized multinational company takes a liking to it and sets up its headquarters there, intending to develop it well. But then another company comes and sets up its headquarters there as well. This is different from other large churches (large companies) casually setting up offices and branches. When a small town has the headquarters of two large companies, it is a real competition for core development resources in all aspects.

"Ha, you know what, they actually have a motive to assassinate me now."

Rean sighed. How could development not make enemies? He could only hope that the previous cooperative relationship with the Mirror Woman's forces would give him more time to develop.

"Quickly strengthen your strength" is the most practical approach. If you suppress a small fry in the early stages of development, the opponent will have to consider the consequences of pressing them down when they become a threat.

Regardless, Rean is a "beastman," a citizen of the kingdom, a knight of the princess, and a righteous royalist. The locals naturally trust each other more, and the deity who "established his headquarters" here also gave the locals confidence to overcome the crisis.

In recent days, many locals have voluntarily joined the Church of Radiant Joy, most of them because of Rean.

For many churches, this is actually a standard missionary process: first, let a hero establish merits, gain fame and become a local hero or even a lord, and then let him establish a church to start missionary work, which can build up an armed force belonging to the church.

Killing such a favored one of God would mean offending not only the locals but also the true God.

"A direct conflict is unlikely to occur in the short term."

Rean thought there wouldn't be a conflict because the Mirror Maiden's church was too weak. When a church's power was 99% Dark Elves, it would encounter too many difficulties in spreading its teachings in foreign territory.

Currently, it is still in the process of gaining the favor of the locals. Without local pastors, grassroots staff, and devout followers, it cannot snowball its faith. It needs to gain more merits or even great achievements and needs heroes recognized by the locals to expand its reputation. That is why it bought that rare dark elf hero.

"Let's take it one step at a time. We're already planning to dismantle the umbrella before we've even weathered the storm." It's frustrating that we all have to get through the crisis two years from now, yet we're in competition with each other, or even as enemies.

Rean began appearing near the plaza and started interfering with a new batch of underground exploration work.

His appearance also boosted morale to some extent. Some people would become big news if they disappeared for a few days or even two days, and some people even suspected that something had happened to them.

Rean didn't go around inspecting things. He was nominally a baron, and his territory was the town of Dania. But everyone knew that the dock area belonged to him. All he needed to do was raise his rank and achievements, or get married, and he could officially take it for himself.

He had no interest in becoming a local bureaucrat; he simply wandered around, communicated with his trustworthy companions, and confirmed that everyone at the alumni reunion was busy, so that was all.

“Something’s not right about you.” Someone noticed that Rean’s condition seemed delicate.

It seems something is missing (mainly the Paladin's Aura).

Rean simply smiled and said that he was in a period of training, practicing a branch of professional ability, and that it would take half a month to hone and seal his abilities. This was basically the truth, but he would not step forward if he did not have the combat power to protect himself.

The monk's influence on him was significant. Even though he lost the paladin's primary combat ability, Rean felt that with the addition of the mage, dragon mage, hydra body, and warrior's class abilities, he was no worse than before.

After wandering around for a while and letting everyone know that "Rean is still here," Rean can leave.

This time, he entered the underground ruins alone.

He brought along the little mirror demon, but didn't let it start streaming. He needed more opponents to try out his new combat system.

This is undoubtedly radical and crazy. Being a lone wolf is far more dangerous than being in a group. But this time, in addition to needing to hide the secret (that he has lost his Paladin class ability), Rean also feels that he, who has the characteristics of a Monk, may also have the potential to go it alone.

However, his solo mission was not entirely successful; someone was watching him closely and had the ability to stop him.

"Friend! Let's go together, it's been so long!" When Lana appeared near the entrance of the ruins, looking at him with teary eyes, he could only sigh and agree.

That seems like a good option.

Traveling alone is always too dangerous. Lana is not a burden; in fact, she is very strong and will not reveal Rean's secret.

However, Rean was a little curious.

Why are you blocking my way here?

"That's what Sister Sallyman said!"

Okay, there's a snitch, but considering she's probably concerned about him, Rean doesn't say anything.

"Uh, what else did she say? Did she ask you to do anything?"

The little girl counted on her fingers, still a bit hesitant.

"Cakes from Mary's, any three you choose. If you don't want to eat vegetables tonight, I'll secretly eat them for you."

"She told me to keep an eye on you and stay away from other girls. If any of them get close, tell her." Okay, still a little spy.

(End of this chapter)