Storm of Gods

Chapter 147 Rainy Days Still Hurt
The Monastery of Dead Trees, the Hall of All Life.

Estella loved coming to the monastery, a place completely opposite to the royal palace. Perhaps she had an adventurous streak in her bones. Generally, members of the royal family didn't like coming here, such as her cousin. They found it eerie and boring, and the nuns there seemed a bit crazy. Who knew what might happen at night?

Estella was hoping something would happen.

The Hall of All Life is a strange building located deep within the Deadwood Monastery. It was carved out of the mountain, with two huge skeletal figures supporting the entrance on either side, which looks quite eerie, just like the style of the Deadwood Monastery.

Upon entering the Hall of Ten Thousand Lives, one finds a very high dome, about thirty meters high, carved with the twelve constellations. The constellations are inlaid with diamonds or something else, sparkling brilliantly. The surrounding walls are square boxes that resemble coffins, and from time to time, they emit a whistling sound, which the nun says is the sound of wind from the mountain rushing in.

The Hall of Ten Thousand Lives enshrines the Supreme God, but unlike other gods, the Supreme God does not have his own statue; instead, he is represented by a symbol that resembles a slightly open eye.

Estella knelt on the mat and began to meditate. All things are the children of the Supreme God, which does not conflict with Estella's belief in the Earth Mother Goddess. Estella only needs to pray to the Earth Mother Goddess. This is the case in all five holy sites. This is also a characteristic of the Sixth Age. Legend has it that this was not the case in the Fifth Age.

As darkness gradually fell, Estella blended into her surroundings, and the light around her dimmed.

The distant capital city of Lilong.

A light drizzle was falling. This year, Tianjing had experienced an unusually heavy rainfall. The High Priest had died, as had Luo Jin, who posed a strong deterrent to the dark forces. The new High Priest was unfamiliar with the area, and the new captain was a woman. Rumors circulated that she was Luo Jin's "woman." All these rumors emboldened hidden forces to emerge from the shadows. Yet, Tianjing remained as peaceful as ever, and cases were resolved quickly, even more efficiently than before.

The reason, of course, is Casey, the new captain of the Night Patrol. When Luo Jin was in charge, Casey accompanied Luo Jin in almost all of the Night Patrol's operations. There were some things that Luo Jin didn't even know about. Casey handled the details and put them on his desk, including some things that required using connections with other forces. In this respect, Casey was far superior to Luo Jin.

Holding an exquisite floral umbrella, Casey, dressed in a fashionable and sweet style, now had an icy expression. She had always been successful in using herself as bait, and had never encountered a fallen person who could resist her temptation, whether they were from the abyss or from the psionic world. A girl with a beautiful figure and a pure and innocent temperament, some monsters could even smell the scent of purity in her. She was simply the perfect prey for all hunters. A single glance from her would make any normal person feel a little impulsive, let alone those who were already looking for prey, whose minds simply went blank.

On the ground was a fallen psionicist who always came out at night to hunt single young women. He was exceptionally cunning and cautious. It wasn't that he was careless; rather, the moment he saw Casey's face, that one look in her eyes made him want to take her at all costs. He felt that he would regret missing out for the rest of his life.

So more than ten pieces ended up lying on the ground. Now there's no need to regret it. By the time the night patrol team surrounded them, the battle was already over. In the beginning, they strongly opposed this risky baiting tactic, but they soon discovered that Casey's strength was beyond imagination, as was her ruthlessness. Unless a confession was required, Casey wouldn't give them time to regret it.

Cario walked over and draped his black coat over Casey's shoulders. Casey glanced indifferently at the puddle on the ground and said, "Clean it up."

"At the city hall?"

"No need to bother, just say we've taken care of it," Casey said calmly. This guy is an heir to a noble family; handing him over to the city hall is just wishful thinking on his part.

Cario nodded, and with a wave of his hand, the night patrolmen immediately began to clean up the scene, erase traces, and record the information in the dossier.

"Go home when you're done, get some rest." Casey waved her hand, then disappeared down the street with her umbrella.

As Cario and the others watched Casey's retreating figure, they seemed to vaguely see Luo Jin, who also liked that phrase.

The rain was getting heavier, and instead of going home, Casey, dressed in her finest clothes, went to Lin Fei's house. She preferred to come here on rainy days.

She knocked on the door, and Lin Fei, who was outside the window, had already seen her. Because it was raining, she hadn't slept, but was sitting by the window looking outside, and she would sit there for a long time.

Xueyin was already asleep. Lin Fei opened the door, and the two smiled at each other.

"You're not asleep, are you?"

"Do I look like I'm sleeping?" Lin Fei said with a smile, taking out a bottle of red wine and Casey's special glass from the cupboard.

Casey put down her umbrella and took off her coat. Lin Fei looked at her attire and asked, "On another mission?"

“The son of a viscount, learned some secret arts and started looking for thrills, hunting and playing with women at night, taking care of them as he pleased,” Casey said. Slowly, Casey’s cold face began to soften. She used to think Luo Jin was a bit cold-hearted, but when she faced him personally, she felt that Luo Jin wasn’t ruthless enough. The current Casey was very different from before. Perhaps she herself didn’t realize it, but her temperament was constantly changing. Casey not only accepted the Primal Embryo, but also had an unimaginable compatibility with it. The Primal Embryo was nurtured with soul and spiritual energy, carrying Luo Jin’s powerful will and beliefs. Casey absorbed the hidden power with exceptional ease. In the constant interaction, Casey was actually a qualified night patrolman. Under Luo Jin’s supervision, her foundation was very good. Casey always said that she was not bad in terms of skills, and she wasn’t bragging. She really was quite good. Of course, this was completely different from her current strength.

The Luo Jin embryo granted her incredible secret abilities, perhaps indicating that Luo Jin never intended to hand the embryo over to the church from the beginning.

Luo Jin's death undoubtedly marked a step towards maturity for Casey. She was decisive and calm in handling bizarre events, reminiscent of Luo Jin's style. However, unlike Luo Jin, she was better at mobilizing resources and power.

Solving hidden cases and adhering to Luo Jin's Night Watchman principles can alleviate Casey's pain.

"Well done!" Lin Fei smiled slightly. She was also a woman who had experienced great ups and downs, even more so than Casey. Once they emerged from that ordeal, both of them were incredibly determined. "This is a telegram sent by Qi Badao."

After Li Xin left, Lin Fei continued her life the same way, doing some online shopping, keeping an eye on Lin Xueyin's studies, and drawing in her spare time, which she learned when she was still a young lady. She also spent her time daydreaming on rainy days.

Her figure had become slightly thinner, and her waist was even slimmer, which made her even more elegant. At first glance, she was the kind of mature woman with a restrained and alluring charm that men would find hard to resist. This also brought her a lot of trouble. Casey helped her solve the problems above, while Qi Badao dealt with the problems below.

Dao Ge is quite something now. With Casey's support, he has become a big shot in the dungeon, with connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles. Casey is different from Luo Jin in this respect; only by wielding power can she better protect what she wants to protect.

Casey opened the telegram. Qi Badao must have sent something related to Li Xin. After reading it, she was amazed. This method was indeed very secure and convenient. Just select a book and send numbers directly in the future. With Li Xin's abilities, he could settle down anywhere. Herdan was a good place.

“He’s settled in. That kid has an amazing natural survival instinct.” Casey clinked glasses with Lin Fei. “Have you thought about going to Heldan? It’s a great place, perfect for you.”

Lin Fei swirled the red wine in her glass. "I'm used to the rain in Tianjing; the sun in Herdan is too strong."

“You’re afraid of holding him back, aren’t you?” Casey said, taking a small sip of her drink, otherwise she would have drunk it very quickly.

Lin Fei smiled. The rain outside was getting heavier. "Xueyin and I are here. If he gets tired one day and wants to come back, home will always be there."

"That's good. Now that you're gone, I'm getting too bored by myself. There are fewer cases lately. You've got secret power but you're still so timid. Looks like I'm quite suited to be the leader of the night patrol."

In a short period of time, Casey's image has surpassed that of Luo Jin, and even the newly arrived archbishop would find it difficult to command her. After all, Casey has multiple identities, and her family is deeply rooted in Tianjing. Outsiders must maintain a good relationship with her.

Lin Fei chuckled, "Isn't your family pressuring you?"

The two are quite different. Lin Fei is the head of the family. As Casey's influence grows, especially in managing the Night Patrol, she is surprisingly successful. This is beyond the family's expectations. The higher-ups in Tianjing and even Longjing do not think highly of her. Letting her take over is just a temporary measure. They all think that this young lady will resign after a few days.

The result was astonishing to everyone. Casey was exceptionally capable, and the entire Night Watch obeyed her every command. With everyone working together in unison, she had become a powerful figure in Tianjing. Moreover, since taking office, she had eliminated two more addicts, further enhancing her prestige and making her a force to be reckoned with in the dark world. Legend has it that she possessed a special power that had earned her the favor of the Moon Goddess, giving her a terrifying ability to combat corruption and secrets. This power had even reached the Moon Goddess Church in Longjing.

Perhaps due to the original embryo, the hidden power made the already outstanding and beautiful Casey even more charming, attracting many suitors. Her beauty has spread to Longjing, and it is said that many nobles are inquiring about her through their families.

"So I will avoid going back if I can avoid it." Unlike Lin Fei, Casey comes from a large, traditional aristocratic family. Her parents and relatives are deeply intertwined, and she can't just do whatever she wants. When it comes to family ties, force can't solve the problem, and reasoning won't work either. The reason that she wants to live a lonely life for Luo Jin is unlikely to be accepted by anyone in her family. Now she can only postpone it day by day.

"Are you alright?" Lin Fei looked at Casey, who was lost in thought after she had let down her guard, and thought of Luo Jin again.

Casey smiled. "No wound in the world is unhealable, it just hurts a little on rainy days."

Lightning illuminated the pitch-black night...

(End of this chapter)