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Chapter 153 The First Glimmer of Light

Because every time the Heavenly Dao reveals its true form, it uses its 'delete permission'.

Therefore, even though he has revealed his true form several times in the second season.

However, in the eyes of the audience, the Heavenly Dao never actually appeared in the second season.

However, we'll have to wait until the latter half of the second season.

Some of the footage that he didn't delete will appear in the form of 'memories'.

At that time, the audience in the anime/manga/game world will also suddenly realize this.

It turns out to be the "good older brother Tiandao" from the first season.

Unbeknownst to many, he became the biggest mastermind behind the second season.

The people Heavenly Dao was plotting against were not only Chen Kong and his group, but also three leaders of the Hidden Star Society.

[Inside a secluded villa in the steam city]

"Alright, I've said enough. You can go back now if you have nothing else to say."

"After all, although I don't care, if people find out that the captain of the Fifth Division secretly met with some mysterious guys late at night, I'll still have a headache."

The three members of the Hidden Star Society exchanged glances and then nodded.

Just as Scorpio Layton was about to leave, Tiandao strangely called him back.

"Layton, wait a minute."

Hearing the call of Heaven to stop him, Layton stopped.

As for the other two, Heaven gave them a look, telling them to get lost.

I'm curious about the reason why Tiandao kept Layton.

But Andromeda and Hydra obediently left.

Tiandao stood up and activated 'All Things Return to Seclusion' to ensure that his and Layton's next words would not be heard by little Danica beside them.

“Layton, although I just said that Yu Chen knew about the Hidden Star Society, it is very likely that he planted a spy in the Hidden Star Society.”

“But it’s not just me. Even Euphemia and Serpent Tarn know that it’s just talk. The real problem lies with the three of you.”

"Because apart from some of the Hidden Star Society's high-ranking members, only the three of you knew that I had joined the Hidden Star Society."

Tiandao suddenly leaned forward, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

"Lydon, guess what I found out after my investigation?"

Layton's heart sank, but for some reason, he still feigned ignorance, clinging to a sliver of hope, and asked, "What did you discover?"

Tiandao said with a half-smile, "Layton, there are some things you can't hide just because you want to."

"Do you think that if even an outsider like me, who has only been in the Steam City for a short time, can find out, then Euphemia, the saintess of the Steam Church, and Tarn, the owner of that logistics company, wouldn't be able to find out?"

Even so, Layton still frowned, looking puzzled.

Seeing that this guy was so clueless, Tiandao clicked his tongue and casually tossed a stack of documents over.

"Lydon, it seems you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin."

Layton took the document and opened it with a heavy heart.

The document contained only some photos and simple information.

Even so, Leighton's heart sank to the bottom.

His fingers began to tremble uncontrollably, and even his breathing became erratic.

The document contained photos of his daughter and Yu Chen on a date.

In the photo, his daughter is walking side by side with Yu Chen on a street at dusk, the two chatting happily, the scene is so warm it's almost blinding.

Seeing his reaction, Tiandao sat back down on the sofa, crossed his legs, and said, "Layton, now you should tell me the truth, right?"

Although Heaven's words revealed no emotion.

But Layton was still somewhat flustered.

This is undoubtedly very rare for a high-level Star Beast intelligent species.

Layton hurriedly looked up, his tone urgent: "Lord Heavenly Dao, I can assure you that your information was absolutely not leaked by my daughter."

"Of course it wasn't your daughter who leaked it. She was just tricked into revealing information, since she didn't even know your real identity."

Tendou picked up a bottle of soda, Blue Mountain City, from the top and tossed it to Layton.

"Don't be nervous. If I really wanted to do something, I wouldn't have kept you here on purpose."

"After all, do you think that, given my personality, if I decide to do something, you alone can stop me?"

Feeling the cool touch of the soda bottle in his palm and hearing the smiling tone of Tiandao, Layton finally calmed down completely.

Although unwilling to admit it, Layton knew that what Heaven said was true.

Despite joining the Hidden Star Society earlier than Tiandao, and being the strongest of the three Hidden Star Society executives in the Steam City, he is still a force to be reckoned with.

But compared to Tiandao, who is favored by the higher-ups.

His strength and his relationship with the higher-ups were incomparable to the Heavenly Dao. Thinking of this, Layton immediately prepared to offer an explanation.

At the very least, he should make Heaven spare his 'daughter'.

But before he could speak, he was interrupted by the raised finger of the Heavenly Dao.

"Lord Heavenly Dao, it is I..."

"Shh!"

The Heavenly Dao stopped Layton from saying what he was about to say, revealing its true purpose in keeping him here.

"Layton, of the three Hidden Star Society executives in the Steam City, I actually think you're the most promising."

"Because of the other two, one of them appears gentle but is actually as venomous as a snake."

"Someone who seems shrewd but is actually full of scheming."

"You are the only one who is different. You are consistent inside and out."

Layton looked bewildered, not understanding why the Heavenly Dao had suddenly shifted the topic to this.

"After I leave the steam city, I need a suitable person to help me manage this place."

"After all, I can certainly achieve a high position in the association on my own, but if more people can help me, I can save a lot of time."

"Not to mention, I have many things to do and I need the Hidden Star Society to help me out."

"And you are the one I chose."

Hearing these words, Layton vaguely guessed what was going on and said in a hoarse voice, "Why me?"

Heaven smiled and said, "Because you are the most human, and at the same time, you are the only one with a weakness."

"Yeah."

Looking at Layton, who was deep in thought, Tiandao laid his cards on the table.

"You are currently one of the twelve bronze nobles of the Steam City, and once I have cleansed the city of its 'rust,' you will be the most suitable person to rule it."

"And at that time, you will only need to obey my orders, understand?"

Upon hearing these words from Tiandao, Layton felt a sudden tightness in his chest.

That's a sign that your suspicions have been confirmed.

Tiandao really wants to be enemies with the Hidden Star Society.

And no one understood the power of this organization better than him, a member of the Hidden Star Society.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he's acting in accordance with the will of Heaven.

But that was based on the premise that Tiandao was still a member of the Hidden Star Society.

But what if the other party leaves the organization, or even betrays the Hidden Star Society?

Such a commitment to loyalty only to one person is tantamount to putting oneself on the hot seat of adversity.

But Heaven seemed to see through his hesitation, chuckled, and then unleashed its final trump card.
"Layton, I suppose you wouldn't want your wife and daughter to know that you killed their husbands and fathers and took their place, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Layton remained silent for a long time.

After a moment, he raised his bloodshot eyes and said in a hoarse voice, "Do I have a choice?"

Heavenly Dao smiled and said, "Actually, there isn't."

"Because if you don't agree, you won't even be able to leave the villa today."

"After all, I don't want anyone else to hear what I just said to you."

Although the Heavenly Dao was smiling, Layton sensed a distinct killing intent emanating from him.

It was obvious that what he said next would not satisfy the Heavenly Dao.

This mysterious and unpredictable monster.

It will become the most terrifying nightmare, swallowing you whole.

But Layton didn't want to die.

Especially after he truly experienced the taste of 'happiness'.

Therefore, with almost no hesitation, Layton gave the answer that Heaven wanted.

"Lord Heavenly Dao, Layton awaits your command."

Seeing this, the smile on Tiandao's face became even brighter.

Because things had come to this point, the 'Glimmer' that the doctor had asked him to create finally had a basic prototype.

After all, before this, 'Faint Light' was just a lone commander in the Heavenly Dao.

P.S.: I'll post one chapter now, and two more at 6 PM. I can't stay up any longer, or I'll really die. I'm not kidding, I'm already feeling a bit anxious.

I'll be adding more chapters in the next few days depending on the situation. Fat Tiger needs to adjust his sleep schedule. He was exhausted from adding more chapters the past two days and is severely sleep-deprived. If this continues, he'll lose his life.

I'll get a checkup at the end of the month.

(End of this chapter)