Chapter 120: Bernadette's Opportunity for Promotion

Chapter 120: Bernadette's Opportunity for Promotion

Apart from being playful, Hastur couldn't think of any words to describe the operation of the High-Dimensional Overseer.

Watching His skilled demeanor, it was clear He was a habitual offender. Playing the role of a baby was simply an underuse of His abilities.

Truly worthy of someone who lurks in the shadows, spying on the old days of other outer gods, His acting skills were indeed extraordinary.

After a brief moment of internal criticism, Hastur's expression became serious.

He couldn't believe that the High-Dimensional Overseer would suddenly rise from the bed and perform that series of actions.

It was clearly a provocation.

He must have sensed that Hastur was observing Him, which is why He climbed out of the crib and sat on the edge, swinging His little feet.

Including the subsequent series of behaviors, He was performing for Hastur's eyes.

It was as if He was directly challenging: "I'm here, come and target me!"

This was a provocation, a test, and also a trap.

To this day, Hastur has been unable to probe the extent of the High-Dimensional Overseer's authority, and even now, he is unsure of His current state.

Once he makes a move against Him, it's easy to miss some truly important details.

If things are not handled well, the High-Dimensional Overseer could use this incident to probe Hastur's own situation.

And that's where the trap lies.

If he ignores Him and lets Him grow freely, what mischief will the High-Dimensional Overseer cause next?

Perhaps killing His own parents, contaminating everyone around Him…

Or as time goes on, becoming stronger, the longer it drags on, the more terrifying the power He can exert with His new identity.

By then, even the descent of the seven gods might not be able to target Him.

After much thought, Hastur still believes he cannot ignore the situation.

Whether intentional or coincidental, the High-Dimensional Overseer's birthplace is in Beckland, right within his network of connections.

If left unattended, this disaster will sooner or later affect him.

Is it difficult for a grown outer god's avatar to destroy a Beckland?

Absolutely not!

Of course, dealing with this matter should not be done by himself, but by the Seven Gods Church.

Hastur thought of a suitable person, Bernadette.

Not only is she a powerful existence of Sequence 3, but she also has connections with the Seven Gods Church, making her the right person to handle this matter.

Moreover, as Hastur understands, Bernadette is just one step away from advancing to Sequence 2.

To ascend to Sequence 2 Sage: one must prevent a disaster involving high-level powers.

The disaster brought by the High-Dimensional Overseer, as long as Bernadette handles it well, she will certainly be able to use this opportunity to advance to Sequence 2.

"This is a gift from the stars."

Hastur murmured to himself, having an idea in his heart on how to persuade Bernadette.

After thinking for a long time and confirming that there was nothing wrong with his words, he withdrew his gaze from the High-Dimensional Overseer.

Feeling his still abundant spiritual power, Hastur contacted Bernadette again through the power of the Star Palace.

As usual, he first shielded the Lamp God's perception from the outside to prevent Him from discovering his connection with Bernadette.

…

Under the illumination of the crimson moon, Bernadette was strolling along the Tassock River with Sharon, talking about some recent events, occasionally mentioning Hastur.

"You seem very concerned about him?"

Sharon's beautiful brows furrowed slightly. In the previous conversation, this mysterious queen had asked her a lot about Hastur.

"He's not a simple man, and if possible, I think you should stay away from him."

"Why?"

"He will put you in danger, and he himself is a huge trouble."

Bernadette did not explicitly mention that Hastur was an apostle of the stars.

Before long, the Seven Gods Church will begin searching for the apostles of the stars, which is a trouble, a huge trouble.

Sharon thought for a moment, about to say something, but then she noticed Bernadette's expression suddenly became solemn.

"You go back first."

Bernadette hurriedly left the last words, and a pea vine took her to the depths of the clouds.

Sharon looked up, unable to penetrate the clouds, nor to know what had just happened.

After watching for a while, she also left, lacking the desire to explore things beyond her understanding.

Above the clouds, the crimson moon had been replaced by the stars, and the vast starry sky descended, with a mysterious palace faintly visible in the brilliant light.

The ruler of the stars has come again.

This time, Bernadette was not as nervous as before, standing quietly, waiting for the ruler of the stars to explain the purpose of tonight's visit.

"Bernadette, are you willing to become an apostle of the stars?"

"Can the stars grant me the same freedom?"

Bernadette did not refuse outright but stated her conditions.

During this time, she had thought a lot. Already owing two debts, becoming an apostle of the stars was something she could not refuse.

But before that, she needed to secure certain benefits for herself.

As Hastur said, the essence of faith is the exchange of benefits, achieving each other.

"It's possible."

Bernadette breathed a sigh of relief, and the ruler of the stars in the depths of the sky spoke again: "The stars will guide, not force."

"Can you be more specific?"

"You may also call me the Returned of the Star ."

Bernadette's heart shook inexplicably. In that instant, she seemed to glimpse her destiny, yet it felt like she saw nothing, but her spirit told her she could trust.

"Alright, I can become an apostle of the stars."

"This is your inevitable fate."

In the Star Palace, Hastur was pleased, having finally settled things with Bernadette. Hmm, why does that sound strange?

"The stars will grant you a new favor."

"A favor?"

Bernadette looked puzzled at the ethereal figure in the starry sky.

It wasn't that she lacked knowledge, but she had never seen such a generous deity.

Even before becoming an apostle of the stars, she had already received help twice, and now this was the third time.

The stars were treating her too favorably.

"There is a disaster about to sweep over Beckland, and this is your best chance for promotion."

"Does it involve high-sequence levels?"

"Offspring of the outer gods."

Bernadette took a breath, feeling a tingling sensation on her scalp.

The outer gods, they are even more terrifying than the seven true gods.

Even as a Sequence 3, she was at risk of falling in such matters.

"He is still very young, having been born just a few days ago."

Hastur said, showing Bernadette the scene he had spied on and guiding her to confirm it was at Chief Reed's house.

"He is not your responsibility alone."

Hastur finally hinted, then dispersed the power of the Star Palace, allowing the crimson moon to cast its red glow again.

"Does this mean I should seek cooperation with the Seven Great True God Churches?"

Bernadette understood in her heart and had a clear plan for what to do next.

Thinking of the opportunity to ascend to Sequence 2 right before her eyes, even she couldn't help but get excited.

Only those above Sequence 2 can be called angels on earth, fundamentally different from Sequence 3.

Once she ascends to Sequence 2, she can shield all interference from the Hidden Sages, unless the Hidden Sage appears before her, otherwise, he can no longer affect her.

This has been her constant struggle since she embarked on the extraordinary path.

…

At Chief Reed's house.

"Recently, Baron Campbell has been busy with work and unable to come, but he has promised to name our child."

Chief Reed conversed with his spouse while extending a finger to tease the baby lying on the bed, gazing with dark, large eyes.

"What a pity, Baron Campbell is our benefactor."

"Don't worry, once Baron Campbell returns from work, we'll take this little guy to visit him. I believe he will also like this quiet and adorable little fellow."

Chief Reed smiled and bent down, gently kissing the baby's forehead.

"Be careful your beard doesn't prick him." His spouse reminded with a smile.

"Right, I'll shave it off in a bit."

Chief Reed smiled in agreement, and soon after, he bid farewell to his spouse and left; he still needed to go to the police station for work.

He had taken quite a few days off recently, and the tasks that were his responsibility had been distributed to other colleagues; he didn't like to trouble others.

Arriving at the police station, thinking of his newly born child, Chief Reed walked with a spring in his step, tirelessly telling every congratulating colleague how cute his child was.

Sitting at his familiar desk, ready to deal with the cases on the table, a police officer came to call him, saying Inspector John had something to discuss.

Chief Reed straightened his collar and briskly headed to Inspector John's office.

John greeted him with a smile: "Reed, congratulations on having a big, healthy boy."

"No, dear John, he's not at all chubby, he's very delicate, and he looks like he'll be well-suited for a clerical job in the future."

After a brief exchange, Inspector John explained the case he needed to handle.

Chief Reed gladly accepted, smilingly saying: "I'll head to the Holy Wind Church this …make sure to help the priests catch those little thieves who have been stealing things."

(End of this chapter)