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

Chapter 761 Dream Reappears, Unexpected Encounter (4k)

In the far north, guided by Ross, Celia once entered Alina's sleeping place.

After passing through Alina's dream, they saw Alina on her deathbed.

The scenes in the dream conflicted somewhat with what she saw now, but after Celia flew high into the sky, she could vaguely see many similar places in the hazy distance.

Although this place is a desert, there are many rocky mountains. These mountains have withstood nearly a thousand years of wind and sun, remaining as stable as Mount Tai, standing there and enduring the passage of time and the changes in people and things.

However, most of that area was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see clearly.

The Burial Grounds of Gods are vast, impenetrable by any means of perception. Flying to a height that allows one to traverse the Burial Grounds of Gods, one can see that the entire Burial Grounds are pitch black. Only after traveling a certain distance beyond the Burial Grounds of Gods can one see a bright yellow color.

Celia could not confirm, based on the situation within the Burial Grounds, that the Burial Grounds were the battlefield in Alina's dream.

However, you can make a general judgment based on some familiar places in the surrounding area; there is no need to obtain any solid evidence.

The name "Land of Burial Gods" suggests that a war between the gods once took place here.

Only in the early stages of the Age of Calamity, during the war between the twelve apostles of Ross and the gods, was there such intensity.

As she descended from the sky, Celia looked at the city before her.

According to the information gathered along the way, this city is called the City of Hope, a supply point for those entering the Burial Grounds from the east.

There are three such supply points, located in the east, north, and south of the Burial Ground of Gods.

There are none to the west, and therefore no cities, or even villages, on that side.

The burial grounds for the gods are vast, almost reaching the western coastline.

"As for this city..."

Celia looked ahead, somewhat hesitant.

She had a premonition that this trip to the Burial Ground of Gods might be remembered by the Orc Empire.

"Another disguise I can't use anymore," the girl sighed.

Ross smiled and suggested, "Why not become like 'Hiro'? Treat your current form as 'Traveler Hilya'. Use this form whenever you want to travel, and use the other forms for causing trouble."

Celia is not actually disguised right now. She only disguises herself when she enters the city or when there are many people. When she is alone with Ross, she will revert to her original form.

She had been using the same outfit the whole way, and when she heard Ross's words, she was tempted.

The naive Celia was unaware that Shiro's appearance had already placed a bounty on her head within the Orc Empire, and Ross's suggestion...

Guided by Ross, she had virtually no contact with the power structure of the Orc Empire and naturally heard nothing about the bounty on her head.

"Then let's do as Mr. Ross says."

Celia stepped forward, and as she moved forward, her appearance changed, transforming into the form of 'Hiro'.

Hiro's appearance wasn't particularly striking; she was just average-looking in the human world. Hilia in the Orc Empire didn't know, but it didn't really matter.

The two arrived at the main road and, together with many explorers and mercenaries preparing to enter the City of Hope, headed towards it.

Soon, she arrived outside the city.

Looking at this city, which is already within the area of ​​the Burial Ground of Gods.

It is said that long ago, the City of Hope was not a city, but a temporary outpost, like a camp outside the ruins.

Later, the Orc Empire discovered that this place was different from ordinary ruins. It was not divided into countless small worlds, and the level of danger inside was incomparable to that of ordinary ruins.

So the authorities stepped in, took control of the outposts, and gradually built what is now the City of Hope, for the purpose of researching the Burial Ground of Gods.

This research has been going on for hundreds of years.

"This place is so much more lively than that Kanbula tribe, there shouldn't be any deliberate attempts to make things difficult for people here, right?"

Celia glanced ahead and muttered to herself.

“Who knows?” Ross chuckled. “If your troublesome nature kicks in again and the guards’ IQ drops, it will happen again.”

Celia rolled her dead fish eyes: "Lord Ross, don't joke about things like this."

"Haha, if they deliberately make things difficult for you and cause everyone's entry and exit from the city to be affected, it will affect their jobs and income. So you can rest assured that the larger the city, the less time the city gate guards will have to make extra money. Of course, if someone gives them extra money, they will not be polite and may even get extra information."

Celia glanced at the entry fee written on it.

10 silver coins.

"Such an expensive fee, it completely excludes ordinary people from the market," Celia couldn't help but complain.

During her time in the Ishtar Empire, Celia rarely encountered cities where she had to pay a toll to enter or leave.

Only border areas and certain special cities need it.

In the capital city of Huijin, there are no checkpoints or city walls. The urban area is so vast that it's impossible to demarcate land and charge fees.

Only places like Dragon Island, where the entire capital is located on an island, have the opportunity to charge fees.

However, Dragon Island is free, only requiring a pass. The same applies to Elf King City, where a pass is needed.

Passes are usually free; only expedited processing costs money.

Throughout her journey, Celia encountered countless cities in the Orc Empire that charged exorbitant fees. In those deserted cities, they would squeeze every last penny out of outsiders before allowing them into the city.

Even so, the entrance fee to the City of Hope is still among the highest in the Orc Empire.

"Basically, you just pay the money and you can enter the city; there's no review or inspection at all."

Celia gazed ahead.

At the payment counter, there's a sign that says "No change given".

Of course, you won't get change for 10 silver coins.

The group moved forward slowly. After thinking for a moment, Celia took out a gold coin.

“I want to try and see if there really is any additional information,” she said to Ross.

Ross nodded slightly. "It should have been done a long time ago. They're already at the fourth level, and they're still so greedy."

Celia pouted: "It's all because Mr. Ross told me to buy things that are ridiculously expensive. How can I not be frugal?"

As they spoke, Celia arrived at the city gate.

She handed a gold coin and 20 silver coins to the guard in charge of collecting the money.

The other person paused for a moment, looked up at Celia and Ross, and after a careful look, said in a low voice, "In the city, keep a low profile and it's best to disguise yourselves so that no one can see your true appearance."

Celia: "?"

She didn't quite understand what the guard meant by that.

However, she nodded nonetheless: "Thank you."

"Next." The guard said without looking up.

After successfully entering the city, Celia looked at Ross and asked, "Mr. Ross, what did he mean by that?"

"I told you to keep a low profile, disguise yourself, and not let anyone see what you look like," Ross said.

Celia: "..."

"Who do you think would typically say something like that?" Ross countered.

"Uh... I can't let anyone see my face... Besides wanted criminals, I can't think of anyone else who needs me."

Celia scratched her head.

"I didn't commit a crime."

Ross said, "Think about it again."

"What else could it be but a wanted criminal? It's not like someone's targeting him for assassination..."

Celia suddenly paused, then immediately understood. "I remember now, when I got the Stone of Wisdom, I was using this form of Hiro. The Stone of Wisdom ended up in 'Hiro's' hands. Could I be wanted by the City of Flames?"

There was no fear in Celia's tone.

Instead, she became excited.

She also had a similar experience when she was practicing medicine in the Elf Forest. The Elf Royal Court regarded her as a thorn in their side and wanted to get rid of her, even going so far as to involve the Deadwood Organization in the process.

Is the City of Fireworks also going to have an assassination attempt?
The fighting spirit that had calmed down during this period slowly rekindled.

Even the most peace-loving sorcerer yearns for battle.

Unless he is a priest.

Clearly, Celia is not a priest.

She has experienced countless battles: against monsters, against humans, been assassinated, and fought against opponents of lower ranks...

The trip did not make her dislike fighting; on the contrary, after learning that she was being targeted, she became eager to try.

"I want to see if it's true."

Celia looked at Ross:
"Is it true, Mr. Ross?"

Ross replied irritably, "How should I know?"

Celia wasn't sure what Ross meant, but she thought the assassination was probably true.

"Alright, I just don't know if the assassin will carry out the assassination in the city or wait until I enter the Burial Grounds before making a move."

Celia thought it was more likely the latter.

However, the former cannot be ruled out.

"Never mind that for now, Mr. Ross, before the storm hits, let's treat this city as a special travel stop!"

Celia looked up at the sky.

Since entering the City of Hope, the sun in the sky has been obscured by clouds, and only a hazy bright spot can be seen.

The sun struggled to pierce through the clouds, casting its light upon the city in an attempt to dispel the darkness.

In reality, the city is not dark at all; it is quite bright. However, it still gives people a sense of gloom. This feeling weighs on the hearts of everyone who enters the city, causing everyone to put away their smiles and become preoccupied.

However, Celia was not affected.

She continued on with a smile, slowly exploring this special city.

In addition to the usual adventure tools and various puppet props, the city sells many items from the Land of Burial Gods.

Along the way, Celia saw countless round stones. The stall owner displayed a large number of stones with signs that read "Stone Gambling," waiting for customers to choose for themselves.

“This stone is made of the same material as the stone from which the Stone of Wisdom was found,” Celia said.

Ross said, "Why don't we buy two and see how they go?"

“Judging from their appearance, it’s impossible to tell whether there’s anything inside these stones. I didn’t sense anything inside the Wisdom Stone either,” Celia shook her head. “What if these are just ordinary stones?”

Even so, she lingered at one stall, watching others pick out smooth stones.

Others shared the same thought as Celia and voiced their questions.

The stall owner laughed heartily: "That's why it's called 'stone gambling'—because it might be an ordinary stone, or it might contain something hidden inside."

"What if there's nothing inside?"

"That just means you're unlucky, what else can you do?"

How much is one piece?

"The prices are all clearly marked. The larger ones are more expensive, and the smaller ones are cheaper. Don't worry, the stones I selected were all obtained from the depths of the Burial Ground of Gods. Legend has it that these stones are blessed by the gods. If you happen to find a divine relic, you'll make a fortune! So, why not take action instead of just thinking about it!"

An orc mercenary hesitated for a moment, then pointed to a fist-sized stone: "Give me one."

"60 silver coins, thank you."

The mercenary took the stone, and it felt heavy in his hand. The stall owner said, "Be careful, this stone is quite heavy. Do you need help breaking it?"

The mercenary waved his hand dismissively: "Me, a dignified third-tier mage, can't even break a stone?"

After saying that, he squeezed hard.

The stone remained completely still.

The mercenary's face turned red, and after a moment he chose to summon the puppet, letting it try to break it.

The stone remained completely still.

Upon seeing this, the stall owner immediately said, "This stone is so hard? There might be something real inside! Why don't I help you open it?"

The mercenary then handed the stone over.

"Okay, trouble."

The onlookers all looked on with anticipation.

The stall owner placed the stone on a nearby table, took out a hammer, and began to gather power as magic flowed through it.

Celia could tell that the stall owner's strength had reached the fourth rank.

"drink!"

Bang!
The stall owner shouted and slammed the stone down, causing numerous cracks to appear rapidly.

Then, with a slight sound, it quickly disintegrated, revealing a bead inside that emitted magical fluctuations.

Celia squinted and looked at Ross beside her.

Ross said, "It's not a relic of a god, but something condensed by a mage of the extraordinary level. It's not very valuable, but it's about the size of a high-grade magic crystal."

"A high-grade magic crystal costs 20 gold coins, that's definitely a good deal."

Although no one recognized the bead, the stall owner still offered his congratulations: "Congratulations on finding something good. Unfortunately, I don't know how to appraise things, but rest assured, the magical energy fluctuations emanating from this bead are at least at the fourth level."

The mercenary immediately beamed with joy, took the bead, and left happily.

Seeing this, others flocked over.

Unfortunately, none of the subsequent ten or so people who bought the item received anything.

The remaining people calmed down and slowly dispersed.

This place has attracted new customers.

Celia gazed at the stones, lost in thought.

"I feel like I'm lucky enough to find something good, but... this good thing will definitely trigger a series of events."

Thinking of this, Celia shook her head and decided not to buy it.

She wasn't very interested in gambling; she was the type who would immediately lose interest in playing cards if she lost.

Break even? Forget about it, you'll only hate it.

Just as Celia made her decision to leave, a soft, sweet voice came from the side.

"Boss, give me one blue cat and one white cat."

Celia looked up and saw two adorable kitten girls standing at the other end of the stall, pointing at two of the stones and calling out to them.

They had grown quite a bit since I first saw them on Dragon Island, but they were still tiny, and their way of speaking hadn't changed much.

but……

How did they end up here?
Is it such a coincidence?
(End of this chapter)