[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped":3,"chapter-imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-556":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!",{"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},1727955,2207,"Chapter 556 - Chapter112-The Strategy of Feigned Retreat","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-556",556,"\u003Cp>Moments later, ripples stirred the air behind the middle-aged woman, as if water was gently being disturbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within those ripples, an elderly man slowly emerged, his presence calm and composed, but his eyes sharp and piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the middle-aged woman saw him, she quickly took two steps back and bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Daniel, thank you for taking the trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel gave a slight nod and turned his gaze toward Alan, who was standing across from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his hand in greeting, he smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, how have you been lately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the middle-aged woman was petrified on the spot. Even the third princess standing nearby instinctively covered her mouth in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those who rarely interacted with the Church had certainly heard of Elder Daniel—the man known for his ruthless efficiency and cold-hearted methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how could such a fearsome figure greet Alan as if he were the kind old man from next door? So… friendly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan was caught off guard by the warmth and quickly nodded, responding respectfully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to your care, I've been doing fairly well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Alan being so polite, Daniel stroked his beard with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good. And how is she doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan thought back to the words of the black-robed woman before she fell into slumber. Without showing any emotion, he replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid I can't say much about her, Elder. I hope you'll understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel hummed softly in thought but chose not to press further. Not because he couldn't—but because he dared not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Alan suddenly raised his head and met Daniel's eyes, his expression serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, I asked you to come today because there's something that's been weighing heavily on my heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel stiffened slightly, and the middle-aged woman nearby shuddered visibly in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Daniel finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Is it something to do with the Church?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, you may not know, but not long ago, the third princess and I entered a minor realm left behind by the Forbidden Magus Nicolas. There, we were fortunate enough to obtain a scroll that recorded a tier-diamond level spell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We didn't think ourselves capable of understanding the Forbidden Magus's techniques, so we entrusted the Church with the scroll, hoping to exchange it for actual money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But who would've thought—during the transaction, a robber appeared and snatched the scroll away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We thought we'd at least receive proper compensation. But unexpectedly, the one in charge—Bishop Isaac…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next stretch of time, Alan recounted everything that had happened to Daniel, leaving nothing out, favoring neither side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as Alan spoke, Daniel's expression grew darker and darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when Alan repeated what Bishop Isaac had said to his face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Who the hell do you think you are? This is a matter between the Church and the third princess—what right does an outsider like you have to interfere?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Daniel's expression turned so dark, it looked like ink might drip from his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because, not long ago on the magic train, someone had said something similar to him—and that person's fate had been... well, predictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his story, Alan took a deep bow toward Daniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Daniel, the reason I'm telling you all this is not because I want to extort the Church, nor do I hold any malice toward it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just want to retrieve what's rightfully ours. That scroll was something the third princess and I nearly died to acquire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put yourself in my shoes—if the fruits of your blood, sweat, and tears were crushed underfoot like trash, how would you feel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel was rendered speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Alan said struck a chord in him. But a tier-diamond spell scroll valued at nearly sixty million gold coins was no small matter—even for the Church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Daniel himself was part of the Church. In such a situation, helping either party—whether out of principle or loyalty—put him in a difficult position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Daniel was still torn, Alan suddenly let out a bitter smile, as though deeply disheartened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So even you won't help me, Elder?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel had just opened his mouth to speak when Alan suddenly turned to the third princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, forgive me for leaving without notice, but I must give you an explanation for this incident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and started walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third princess blinked, clearly confused by everything that had just unfolded. Still, her instincts kicked in, and she called after him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait—where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan paused mid-step but didn't look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to call on her to uphold justice for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Alan began recalling every grievance he'd ever suffered in his life. His eyes reddened, his body trembling, like a child who had been bullied and was now running home to fetch their guardian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he cast glances toward Elder Daniel from the corners of his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, he screamed with desperation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm really leaving now! I swear I'm walking away! You'd better stop me!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan was equal parts angry and anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed woman was now in a deep slumber. Everything he was doing right now—was just for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Daniel actually let him walk out that door, then the whole plan would fall apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem… Hold it right there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel's cough cut through the tense air like a bonfire roaring to life in the cold wind—filling Alan's chest with warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had won his gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had wagered that Daniel wouldn't dare risk the black-robed woman's wrath if she were to awaken and intervene personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel quickly stepped forward and clamped a firm hand down on Alan's shoulder, forcing out a strained smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, this is just a minor issue. No need to trouble her over it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned sharply toward the middle-aged woman and barked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give him whatever he wants. Head to the Church's vault and retrieve the funds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged woman stood frozen, dumbfounded—not just her, everyone present was stunned into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, the woman timidly responded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"E-Elder, the vault might not have that much on hand…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then exchange it! Borrow it! Collect redemption tithes from the faithful! If that's not enough—melt down the pure gold candlesticks in the main hall! I don't care how—just make sure I see no less than sixty million by today. Is that clear?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes, sir…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dared not argue further and scurried off in a panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third princess walked over to Alan, taking careful steps, and gave him a once-over from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they'd known each other for a while now, once again, Alan had shattered her expectations of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel, too, turned toward Alan. After a moment of silence, he chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly the descendant of that one... Ahem—I mean, that great one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only is your mana growth astonishing, but even your physical body has been tempered to an impressive level. I daresay even within the Church, few could rival your strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan scratched his head, slightly embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel's relentless stream of praise was making him feel like he'd floated up to the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You flatter me, Elder. I'm honestly just average.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel leaned back a little, looking surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Average? If you're average, then I suppose there are no true experts left in the world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tone it down, you old coot…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan grumbled to himself in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1236,"2026-06-06T15:56:33.624Z",1,"novelbin.me","42c464851968780eaa80b0fa5ec0fbc75a17f6f4d90f69c48814e0bedda9294c","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-557","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-555",734,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-cover.jpg"]