Chapter 365: Assassination Under the Watchful Eye of the Lord of Storms

Chapter 365: Assassination Under the Watchful Eye of the Lord of Storms

Instead of leaving Backlund, he hid near the Holy Wind Church. Was he seeking the Lord of Storms' protection?

Dlink Augustus thought this, and for a moment, he had no intention of taking action.

The Ruen royal family is currently in a precarious position. Although killing a young earl is not a big deal, doing so under the watchful eye of the Lord of Storms would stir up a storm that would not easily subside.

He had to admit, this Earl Campbell was very clever and knew how to seek a chance for survival.

But the protection of the storm is temporary. Can he hide in the Holy Wind Church forever?

Dlink Augustus also came near the Holy Wind Church but did not make a move. He merely watched from a distance as Earl Campbell strolled leisurely on the street.

Then, he waited from morning until afternoon, and then until evening.

Earl Campbell had no intention of leaving the vicinity of the Holy Wind Church, giving no opportunity for an attack.

When he saw Hastur conversing with Bishop Ron of the Holy Wind Church and donating 500 gold pounds, deciding to stay overnight, Dlink Augustus finally lost his patience.

Given the current situation, unless he gave up the action, he could only forcefully kill under the watchful eye of the Lord of Storms.

If he could kill with one strike, the Lord of Storms would not have time to react. Moreover, would the Lord of Storms descend for an unfaithful believer?

When Hastur finished his conversation with Bishop Ron and stepped out of the church, Dlink Augustus stepped forward, locking the surrounding space with chains of rules.

He raised his right hand slightly, and the chains of rules turned into countless cold black spears, piercing the seemingly frightened Hastur who stood still.

Dlink Augustus thought he saw Hastur sneer at him, his mouth forming the words: "You idiot."

Sensing something was wrong, Dlink Augustus saw the spears pierce through Hastur's body, pinning him in mid-air.

Dead, just like that?

As Dlink Augustus wondered, Hastur's face suddenly turned into Bishop Ron's!

Dlink Augustus's pupils shrank instantly. He had assassinated a devout bishop of the Lord of Storms right in front of the Holy Wind Church!

How could this be?

How could he not tell people apart?

Had his senses been clouded by some force?

Dlink Augustus had too many questions but no time to think of answers.

Escape, quickly escape!

Without hesitation, Dlink Augustus chose to flee. The sky, which had been calm, suddenly gathered black clouds, with thunder and lightning brewing within.

Dlink Augustus had already fled to the outskirts, but the black clouds still loomed overhead.

The Lord of Storms was enraged!

He really came!

A white lightning bolt suddenly fell from the black clouds, followed by hundreds of thunderbolts descending together!

Dlink Augustus felt his mouth dry, scalp numb, hands and feet cold, and his heart skipped two beats.

But now, he could only fully block the divine power of the Lord of Storms, hoping to hold out until rescue arrived.

He took out a sealed item he carried, a miniature golden kingdom that formed a golden shield around him.

But within two seconds, the shield was covered in lightning patterns, shattering with a crack, and the entire golden kingdom was instantly reduced to a smoking ruin by the thunder.

With a brief barrier, Dlink Augustus opened the door to the spirit world, trying to escape the Lord of Storms' gaze.

Thunder continued to roar in the sky, and silver-white lightning reached for the door of the spirit world where Dlink Augustus fled.

Even hiding in the spirit world, the storm's anger was not easily quelled.

At this moment, a force suddenly helped Dlink Augustus block the attack, allowing him to escape through the spirit world door.

The unvented thunder destroyed everything in the surrounding area.

In the spirit world, Dlink Augustus spat blood, with faint electric currents running through it. Even from afar, he could feel the storm's roar outside.

If not for the hidden help, he would not have escaped into the spirit world smoothly.

Damn it!

What a clever trick!

Dlink Augustus was furious but helpless. The crime of assassinating a bishop of the Storm Church at the church's door was unbearable, even for him.

Even if he escaped the storm's punishment, he would have to hide in the shadows, living incognito.

When the storm's roar outside gradually subsided, Dlink Augustus planned to leave the spirit world and head to Southwell County, waiting for Hastur to walk into his trap.

At this moment, he saw a small red firebird flying leisurely towards him.

Dlink Augustus became alert, his face changing suddenly. He hurriedly tried to open the spirit world door to escape.

But he found he couldn't tear open the spirit world portal. The surrounding space was like the hardest diamond, unshakable no matter how hard he tried.

He could only watch as the harmless little firebird approached, then saw it grow several times, dozens of times larger, like a giant staring at him with a mocking expression.

Dlink Augustus was terrified, but his body flew uncontrollably towards the giant firebird, like a small insect caught in its beak.

At this moment, Dlink Augustus realized it wasn't the firebird that grew larger, but his body that shrank!

What kind of spirit world creature was this?

No, this was a god!

The new god of death from the southern continent!

Dlink Augustus's eyes widened as he finally recognized the firebird, but he couldn't escape.

This new god of death was in the real world, unlike the Lord of Storms who needed a medium to descend.

Moreover, the god of death had some control over the spirit world, making it part of his divine kingdom!

"This little bug isn't even enough to fill your teeth, is it?"

A familiar, mocking voice came. Dlink Augustus looked up and saw the person he wanted to kill, Earl Campbell!

"Chirp."

Gregory, the firebird, held Dlink Augustus's body, flapping its wings, and landed on Hastur's shoulder, as if proudly showing off.

"Let me see."

Hastur looked down at the worm-sized Dlink Augustus, curiously saying, "This little bug looks like the former Duke of Southwell."

"Who are you?" Dlink Augustus asked, trying to hide his fear.

"Guess," Hastur smiled. "I don't want you to die in peace."

Before Dlink Augustus could respond in anger, his body and soul were bitten in half.

Then Gregory swallowed the shattered soul.

After a while, Gregory spat out Dlink Augustus's extraordinary characteristics, looking disdainful.

Flames burned, and Dlink Augustus's body was completely turned to ashes, leaving no trace.

"This time, you've worked hard again," Hastur whispered, stroking Gregory's head.

"Chirp."

Gregory happily rubbed against Hastur's face.

"Burn all traces here clean too."

"Chirp."

...

At the Holy Wind Church, Bishop Ron was critically injured in the assassination attempt.

If not for the Lord of Storms' intervention and miracle, he would not have survived.

A bishop being attacked at the church's door, even angering the Lord of Storms, greatly enraged the Storm Church's followers.

Soon, they found clues at the scene, targeting Dlink Augustus.

The Ruen royal family claimed it was Dlink Augustus's personal action, unrelated to them.

King George III was furious, smashing many antiques, and expelled Dlink Augustus from the royal family, leaving his fate to the Storm Church.

But this did not quell the Storm Church's anger, as Dlink Augustus had disappeared.

The Storm Church believed the Ruen royal family was hiding him and decided to search all royal residences.

The Night Goddess Church and the Steam and Machinery Church stood silently behind the Storm Church, indicating their support.

Finally, the Ruen royal family conceded, allowing the Storm Church to search freely.

This turmoil made the already chaotic situation in Backlund even worse.

At this time, Hastur was choosing gifts to visit the critically injured Bishop Ron.

After all, Bishop Ron suffered because Lady Lisa secretly swapped his fate with Hastur's.

So Dlink Augustus mistakenly attacked Bishop Ron instead of Hastur.

In other words, Bishop Ron took the hit for Hastur.