Just became an evil god and was summoned by the saint.

Chapter 582 The Shadowy Realm
Meanwhile, the outside world.

The pollution spreading through the Elf Forest has crossed the Elf King's City and reached even more distant areas, because the source of the pollution is not in the center of the Elf Forest, but in a place closer to the outer perimeter.

Therefore, much pollution has already reached the towns outside the Elf Forest.

Mandela Town.

Haddwin, who was traveling to the Elven realm, was having a meal and discussing matters concerning the Elven capital with his friends.

"What's going on in the Elf King's City? Why can't we get in touch with them? If this continues, we won't be able to get permission to visit the Elf King's City before our visas expire."

"Who knows? It seems like they stopped accepting guests yesterday. I don't know what happened."

"Let's wait and see. If it doesn't work out, we'll sneak into the Elf Forest and take a look."

"Are you crazy? Although most of the animals in the Fairy Forest are harmless, there are also ferocious beasts and magical creatures that attack people. Do you want to sneak in and die?"

"We can't stay in this town forever, can we?"

As they were talking, Haddwin suddenly heard a piercing alarm sound outside.

"An emergency has occurred. A dense wave of pollution is coming from the direction of the Elf Forest. Everyone is advised to take shelter immediately. It is recommended to return home and close doors and windows. Travelers are advised to return to their hotels. Do not leave the area until the danger has passed."

The loudspeaker blared urgently, and the entire restaurant erupted in chaos.

Haddwin and his friend exchanged a glance and looked at each other blankly.

A moment later, they quickly stuffed the remaining food into their mouths and then ran out to return to their hotel room.

"Is pollution the kind of terrifying power that the Holy Court spoke of, wielded by heretics?"

Haddwin's expression shifted between light and dark.

"That must be it. It's said that exposure to pollution can drive people insane..."

A friend came to the window and looked outside.

Their house windows faced the direction of the Elf Forest. Beyond the various treehouses, they saw a terrifying gray fog rising from the direction of the Elf Forest, rushing towards them.

The concentration of that substance made Haddwin's face turn pale.

"Can ordinary doors and windows keep those things out?"

"……do not know."

Haddwin hurriedly turned on his bracelet and checked various information about the pollution.

A moment later, he put down the bracelet. "It's over, we can't stop it, we might..."

He lowered his head and sent a message to his mother at home.

“Dear Mother, pollution has arrived, and I feel like I’m going to die.”

His mother immediately sent a large number of messages.

At this moment, pollution swept in and entered the town.

Without the protective array of the sacred tree, the doors and windows were completely unable to prevent the pollution from seeping in, and the gray mist slowly seeped in through the cracks.

Haddwin held his breath, trying to resist the pollution.

However, this was all in vain.

He felt as if his body had become incredibly strong, but at the same time, a strange force was tearing his body apart, as if the muscles were being torn apart by the increase in strength, causing him to slowly feel excruciating pain.

My mind gradually became hazy and confused.

He forced himself to stay calm and told his elderly mother what had happened.

boom!
Suddenly, his friend punched him in the stomach, knocking him to the ground and throwing punches wildly at him.

A bloodthirsty impulse made him instinctively resist.

But he briefly regained his senses when his friend punched him in the face.

He turned on his bracelet, ignoring his friends rushing towards him, and sent his mother a final message.

Goodbye, Mother.

……

Stardust Town.

"What? Something's happened in the Elf Forest? Pollution from who-knows-where has swallowed up the entire Elf Forest?" Vanessa couldn't help but stand up, her fourth-tier power almost bursting out uncontrollably.

“Celia is still within the Elven territory. No, I have to go to the Elven territory.”

She then turned to leave.

Lord Walter of Starash Town, who came to deliver the message, quickly said, "Lady Vanessa, please wait, you cannot go there."

Deacon Millie quickly added, "Yes, High Priestess Vanessa, Celia is now a fourth-tier mage. It's said she can easily deal with those contaminants. Your presence might be useless and could even cause her trouble..."

Millie's voice trailed off as she finished speaking.

Because Vanessa was looking at her.

Although Vanessa did not exert any pressure, Millie was still very uneasy.

After a while, Vanessa's serious expression softened.

She sighed, "That's true, I would only cause trouble if I went."

Vanessa originally thought that after she reached the fourth rank, she could at least protect Celia for a while.

Unexpectedly, Celia's growth rate was so fast, as if she had received divine acceleration. In just a short time, she broke the school's advancement record and reached the fourth rank.

Previously, when Celia broke through, the Holy Magic Academy publicized it, and naturally Vanessa was also informed.

When Celia returned to Starash a few days ago, Vanessa felt complicated and emotional.

It's amazing how fast Celia has grown up; she's no longer the little girl who liked to snuggle in her arms.

Vanessa's expression was complicated. After a moment, she looked at Lord Walter and asked, "Is there any news about Celia?"

Walter breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head: "No, Lady Celia did not go to the Elf Forest in an official capacity. She may have disguised herself. It would have been difficult for us to know her whereabouts until she revealed it herself."

Vanessa turned on her bracelet and tried to contact Celia, but received a response that the other party was not in the area.

After thinking about it, Vanessa was a little worried, but still went outside.

Walter hurriedly asked, "Lady Vanessa, where are you going?"

Vanessa said, "Go to Southern City and find the bishop of the temple. I need to inform the Temple of Ember and their school about Celia's situation."

Millie couldn't help but ask, "Are you really not going to sneak off to the Elf Forest?"

Vanessa turned around and glared at her: "Do you think I'm some hot-blooded young sorceress, Millie? You're on duty for today."

"Huh?" Millie's face fell.

Beside them, another acolyte, Piggs, gloated. After Vanessa left, he laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Millie, see if you dare to say another word."

Millie grabbed Pigs: "Hmph, you're not getting away. You're coming with me."

"why?"

"What do you say?"

"I take back what I said."

"Retraction invalid!"

"..."

So now there are two people with long faces.

After the expansion of the Star Ash Temple, many auxiliary priests from the Southern City were brought in to help Vanessa maintain the temple. The original auxiliary priests, Piggs and Millie, became the heads of the auxiliary priests.

As the temple grew larger, the work naturally became busier. If it were still just two people working, they could basically work non-stop from morning till night.

Vanessa ignored Millie and Pigs inside the temple. After leaving, she took out her flying vehicle and quickly flew towards Southland City.

Soon, she arrived in Southern City and followed the bishop who was there to greet her into the temple.

“I already know why you came, and the Temple of Embers knows too. They say that Melina is leading the Knights of Law here.”

"what?"

Vanessa was stunned.

(End of this chapter)