[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-354":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Divine Path System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1563678,2028,"Chapter 354 - The City Of Depravity [3]","divine-path-system-chapter-354",354,"\u003Cp>To Varian's relief, a few patrolling guards did enter the street after half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't ask anything about the murder nor did they seek to collect any evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just collected the DNA samples of the corpses and left after informing someone on the comm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, a man and woman in green clothes arrived in a vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man swiftly located the corpses and the woman controlled a bot to collect the corpses and threw them into what seemed like a dumping van.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only then did Varian's keen senses picked up that there were at least fifty corpses in the van.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, new waste collectors?\" Edwina raised a brow. \"The old ones bribed their way out of this district, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waste collectors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think of it like your sanitation workers. For corpses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forgot, you don't have those. Must be troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you really visit Earth or any other planet ever?\" Varian asked with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well…only once. And none of these incidents happened. So I assumed it's a military district.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Heavens.\" Varian shook his head. What disturbed him more than the conditions of the city was the way in which people were accustomed to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They treated it as 'normal'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Edwina, someone who knew things like this were wrong and joined Shadow Guardians couldn't completely see them as 'abnormal'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll be on a grind from tomorrow. Try out a meal. I know a good place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\" Varian also wanted some quiet space to think about the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A good eating place would be perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or so he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey boss! Three more servings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aye! Coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You slob! Why the fuck are you cutting my portion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aye! Stop measuring the portion after eating half!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serve my brothers some good drinks or I'll rip your head off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aye! Strong and spicy wine incoming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Varian and Edwina were seated in a rather classy but boisterous and borderline chaotic restaurant, he realized that there was no such thing as peaceful environment here in Valos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upside was that they were sitting in a private box on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The downside was that it wasn't insulated properly and with his hyper senses, he could hear everything happening in the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Edwina who was enjoying her food with a complicated expression and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Nial family is weak, then what about the local forces? They should at least try to maintain the order, right? This is 520 YAB!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwina finished the aura rich steak with relish. Despite looking like this, this restaurant's head chef could handle level 1 ingredients to make spiritual food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nial family had vassals in Valos—Weiss Family. But they too participated in the war and they're incredibly weakened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oof~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nial family, despite its problems can maintain a good grip on Uranus. But Weiss family lost its position and is now replaced by three new families. These three have connections to the underworld. So, yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the military? The other side of the city is completely a military base, right? They must have enough power.\" Varian recalled the first scene of Valos City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A disc shaped city with residential city on one side and military city on the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Military?\" Edwina wiped her mouth and looked at him quizzically. \"They're preventing Shadow Order, the Chaos Families and sometimes, truly dangerous attacks from the gangs. Their hands are full.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian sighed and gave up. Valos is what it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides,\" Edwina continued. \"If they spend manpower here and something happens in the military base, they'll face severe punishments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And,\" She raised her voice, but it was filled with desolation. \"The army did try removing the gangs once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They paid a big price, but they did it. And you know what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Varian shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwina smiled in contempt, at her own answer. \"The gangs sprang up in matter of months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow Order and the Chaos families are the root. They will keep creating gangs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian was about to question about the Chaos families when the door sprang open and a little boy walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, do you want to order anything more?\" The kid was only 10 years old and was wearing worn out clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\" Varian couldn't speak and simply sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's full. He really likes it here, Billy.\" Edwina ruffled the boy's hair and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe.\" Billy smiled sheepishly and turned to Varian who simply nodded. \"Sister Yumi, thanks for bringing him here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? How did you recognize me? I am wearing a mask you know?\" Edwina asked lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, before moving in public, Edwina and Varian wore two face masks. They were rather simple, but even level 3 awakeners would find it hard to find the differences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe. Only you will ruffle my hair and call me Billy.\" The boy said with a smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yumi?' Varian squinted his eyes. So, Edwina was using a fake identity for such occasions. Not unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fake names. Fake faces. Fake identities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, what's your na—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance to the restaurant was knocked open as a green-haired man stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, this month's protection fee. Are you giving it or should I take it?\" The man yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a clear shark tattoo on his neck indicating his affiliation. Cosa Brotherhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aye! I was about to visit you, Peter. You just showed up.\" The restaurant boss, a chubby man with an amicable smile ran out and presented a small pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" The green-haired man, Peter rummaged through the small pouch and frowned. \"Why less?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body exuded a level 2 aura causing the boss' face to pale. \"I-I need a bit for my daughter's midschool tuit—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear slap rang across the restaurant as the boss clutched his swollen cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter retracted his hand and snorted. \"Listen up, you worm. You don't need shit. I protect your restaurant from being trashed. I'm the reason you are able to earn anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes, yes.\" The boss nearly had tears in his eyes, but he kept nodding vehemently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now beg me. If I'm satisfied, maybe, just maybe I'll let you off this time..\" Peter crossed his arms and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>",1037,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.289Z",1,"novelbin.me","c0ab7874bf2982a903ad727683e2fd8dcb022f1ec268c0b48507ffe4dd061ae0","divine-path-system-chapter-203","divine-path-system-chapter-353",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]