Chapter 581: Susie: I Want to Become an Archbishop!
Chapter 581: Susie: I Want to Become an Archbishop!
Susie's voice?
Is Susie someone's name?
Does Audrey have a female friend named Susie?
Earl Hall frowned as he thought about it, and suddenly a possibility struck him. He swayed slightly, almost losing his balance.
He had seen a lot in his time and had some understanding of the mysterious world, but this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
"Susie, the one always by your side..." Earl Hall didn't mention the golden retriever to avoid startling his wife.
"Yes, it's, uh, quite special. Coincidentally, it also has a rather good talent in the Extraordinary pathway," Audrey explained awkwardly.
"This world is too crazy," Earl Hall sighed, then curiously asked, "So, what sequence is Susie now?"
Audrey was silent for a long time before she whispered, "It's the same as me, Sequence 5 Dreamwalker."
This time, it was Earl Hall's turn to be silent for a long while, even doubting his own understanding of life.
Wasn't the Extraordinary pathway supposed to be extremely dangerous and difficult?
Yet his beloved daughter, along with the golden retriever he had given her, had both advanced to Sequence 5 in just a few years?
They were just one step away from Sequence 4, a demigod.
As far as he knew, Archbishop Anthony of the everNight Goddess Church in Backlund and the previous God's Singer of the Storm Church were only Sequence 4 demigods.
In other words, Susie, a golden retriever that had been a bonus when purchased as a hunting dog, was just one step away from becoming an archbishop...
"Susie, the Susie you keep talking about, which noble family does she belong to?" asked the confused Countess Hall.
"Uh..." Audrey still didn't reveal Susie's true identity.
"Let's leave first," Earl Hall helped Audrey out of the situation.
Audrey smiled and led the Hall couple through a spatial portal to leave.
Before leaving, Earl Hall took a deep look at the house he had lived in for many years and sighed.
After the Hall couple left the house, members of the Yellow Robe Church appeared and moved everything out, including the warehouse items, to the Southern Continent.
In a flash of light, Earl Hall followed Audrey to the courtyard of the palace in the Byran Empire on the Southern Continent.
Susie walked over slowly, instinctively wanting to ask Audrey why it took so long.
But seeing Audrey's expression, she closed her mouth and silently followed by her side.
Walking ahead of Audrey, Susie keenly noticed Earl Hall's gaze fixed on her, filled with disbelief.
Connecting this with Audrey's earlier expression, Susie roughly understood what had happened.
After settling the Hall couple, Audrey breathed a sigh of relief and walked out of the courtyard, with Susie following.
Seeing no one around, Susie asked, "Audrey, does Earl Hall already know I can talk?"
"Yes, he also said you're just one step away from becoming an archbishop."
"Archbishop?" Susie was momentarily stunned, then her eyes began to shine with excitement.
"Susie, what are you thinking?" Audrey suddenly had a bad premonition.
"I want to become an archbishop!"
Audrey was taken aback, raising her voice slightly, "Susie, how can you have such a thought?"
Susie said dreamily, "Audrey, don't you think being an archbishop, guiding lost believers, is very meaningful?"
"Which church would let you become an archbishop?"
"Mr. Hastur can surely help me achieve this modest wish."
Audrey shifted her gaze guiltily, muttering, "This has nothing to do with me."
"Audrey, what are you muttering?"
"Nothing..."
"Becoming an archbishop, what a bold and interesting idea. I think I've found the meaning of life you all talk about. Thank you for reminding me, Audrey."
Audrey lowered her head and said nothing more.
Since coming to the Southern Continent, Susie had adapted quickly after an initial couple of days and now roamed freely, knowing the palace and capital of the Byran Empire better than Audrey herself.
---
In Southville County, Hastur received news that Audrey had brought back the Hall couple, feeling somewhat relieved.
He wasn't really worried that the Ruen royal family would harm Earl Hall unless they were foolish enough.
But they had always acted foolishly, so he had the Yellow Robe Church followers keep a close watch around Earl Hall, ready to rescue the couple if necessary.
Greck had also sent people to bring him out of Backlund to Southville County.
As for Professor Wayne and Greylint, they were not implicated and were safe.
While Hastur pondered briefly, Caius walked in to report the latest situation in Southville County.
If the Ruen royal family could follow the oracles of the everNight Goddess and other deities and reveal his killing of George III, he could also expose George III's misdeeds in Southville County.
Having already controlled everything in Southville County, Hastur faced little resistance in declaring independence.
Considering the strong sense of belonging the people of Southville County had towards the Ruen Kingdom, Hastur used the slogan of "clearing the monarch's side" as a buffer, rather than going all out.
"From now on, all matters in Southville County will be handled by you and Greck," Hastur delegated these tasks to Caius and the soon-to-arrive Greck.
For him, Southville County's value lay more in its strategic significance in the secular world.
His real concern was the struggle between deities, not wanting to be distracted by too many trivial matters.
A day later, Greck arrived in Southville County with the main members of the Nigen family.
Hastur met with Greck and directly asked if he wanted to be the king of the Ruen Kingdom.
Greck was silent for a moment, then his eyes gleamed with ambition.
Hastur and Greck exchanged a look, understanding each other without words.
At this moment, Hastur recalled the prophecy made by Zarathustra, which had proven quite accurate.
He, Audrey, and Greck indeed had a significant impact on the Ruen Kingdom.
If not for Audrey, he would have directly punished Backlund when the Ruen Kingdom announced his crimes, not caring if the city of hope turned into ruins.
It was Audrey who had saved it.
---
In a villa in the northeast corner of the capital of the Roselle Islands, Fors and Xio sat on a sofa, looking at each other.
They had only learned today from the Sage that Hastur was the Return of the stars.
Thinking of their past friendship with Hastur and the many times they had prayed to him, Fors felt embarrassed and conflicted.
Xio felt slightly better, having rarely reported to the Return of the stars, leaving it to Fors.
"Xio, you know I've always been a devout believer in the Return of the stars..." Fors whispered, "Mr. Hastur is someone I have always respected, and Miss Audrey is one of our few friends..."
Xio sighed, moved closer to Fors, and tightly held her hands, seriously comforting her, "Don't think too much. This is actually a good thing for you. Two respectable faces are the same person, doubling the respect."
"How can you say that!" Fors almost laughed at Xio's strange logic.
"Isn't the mysterious world interesting like this?"
"You say it so lightly because you're not devout enough to the Return of the stars?"
Xio panicked a bit and quickly changed the topic, solemnly saying, "Fors, pray to the Return of the stars again. That way, you can resolve all your confusion and unease."