[{"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-584":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},1727999,2207,"Chapter 584 - Chapter140-You're the One Who's an Intruder","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-584",584,"\u003Cp>With a deafening bang, the soldier who had been shot cried out in pain and collapsed onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other guards immediately frowned and drew their weapons, ready to apprehend these troublemakers on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, a masked middle-aged man appeared out of nowhere and barked an order:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stand down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers instantly froze, because they could clearly sense the overwhelming pressure radiating from the middle-aged man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them dared to act recklessly against such an obvious powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These people are bounty hunters,\" the man explained calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I invited them here to the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patiently detailed the arrangement to the soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the guards weren't easily swayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew full well what bounty hunters were—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>heartless mercenaries, slaves to money, shunned by all proper nations, Plantagenet Kingdom included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, while they disdained bounty hunters, sometimes certain... unsavory tasks had to be handled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And of course, the great powers of the world couldn't get their own hands dirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's where bounty hunters came in—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—those who could wield dirty, ruthless methods without shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their lingering resistance, the middle-aged man sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He motioned for the squad leader among the soldiers to come closer and spoke in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know who hired these bounty hunters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The squad leader shook his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The masked man leaned in and said cryptically:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The imperial capital roars like a lion, its voice shaking the heavens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The squad leader, a veteran of the political world, immediately understood the hidden meaning behind the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lioncrest Academy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—most likely, it was Lioncrest Academy that had issued the commission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further hesitation, the squad leader turned and barked at his subordinates:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let them in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Captain, Leslie was just—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the soldier could finish speaking, the mustached bounty hunter moved like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slung an arm around the soldier's shoulders and pressed the cold barrel of his silver pistol directly against the soldier's temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy there, kid,\" the bounty hunter said lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't just spout nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled, though the glint in his eyes was ice-cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bullet I used earlier was rubber. At worst, it knocks someone out. Killing? Absolutely impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his tone shifted into a chilling threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly thumbed back the hammer of his pistol and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this next shot? I can't promise it'll be rubber.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier broke into a cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the bounty hunter was only trying to scare him and didn't actually pull the trigger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the middle-aged man led the bounty hunters into the city,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>while the squad leader stood at the gates, staring pensively at their retreating backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain! Captain! Leslie's awake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the soldiers rushed over, shouting excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Leslie, who had been shot, was now groaning and clutching his swollen forehead as he slowly got up from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The squad leader nodded and ordered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get Leslie treated. Then send him home to rest. He can return to duty in three days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier saluted, but then hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, why were you spacing out just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there something suspicious about those bounty hunters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain frowned slightly and muttered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is, actually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around cautiously before continuing in a hushed tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bard, you know I'm not originally from the imperial capital, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Bard replied immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what does that matter, Captain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You've dedicated yourself to the Plantagenet Kingdom, setting an example for all of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you weren't born here, I'd still gladly follow your orders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough with the flattery,\" the captain said, waving a hand impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming here to serve, I spent some time living in Barton Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Bard's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And those bounty hunters who just entered...\" the captain continued slowly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...they were speaking with a clear Barton Kingdom accent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bard gasped, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean that Barton?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Barton Kingdom that's our mortal enemy?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What other Barton do you think I mean?\" the captain snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it's that Barton.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bard asked, his voice full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it was just about hiring some bounty hunters to do dirty work,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there are plenty of skilled ones inside our own kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why specifically invite bounty hunters from Barton of all places?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain stroked his chin thoughtfully, clearly just as puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just focus on your duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The less we meddle in things above our pay grade, the better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after entering the city, the middle-aged man turned around and addressed the bounty hunters with a heavy sigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep a low profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you make too much noise, you'll alert the target.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we start the mission,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll find a safe hideout for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stay put and behave yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mustached bounty hunter flicked the brim of his hat with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why make things so complicated?\" he drawled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You tell us where the target is,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and tomorrow morning, we'll deliver their head to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's how bounty hunters work. Simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man's expression darkened in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! This mission is extremely important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We must proceed cautiously!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bounty hunter chuckled again—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but this time, there was a chilling hint of menace in his laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caution? Screw caution,\" he sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem to be under some kind of delusion, pal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We bounty hunters have plenty of jobs lined up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After we're done with yours,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>we have other contracts waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We don't have time to play your slow, secretive games.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the middle-aged man hesitate further, the mustached bounty hunter sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You big shots who won't even reveal your real identities have your worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm not asking you to lead us there yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just tell us the target's location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This 'Sirius Academy,' or whatever it's called.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he said that, a nearby passerby let out an exclamation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sirius Academy?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You folks heading to Sirius Academy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bounty hunter immediately turned around and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know where it is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passerby slapped his thigh in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, isn't that a coincidence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm heading there myself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heard there's a student at Sirius who took on almost the entire Lioncrest combat force solo—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—and even personally killed that Eisen guy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone in the capital wants to catch a glimpse of that little monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mustached bounty hunter bared his teeth in a wide grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In bounty hunter slang, this was called \"walking right into the gun barrel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what are we waiting for, buddy? Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passerby responded eagerly and started leading them through the city streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, they ran into more and more curious folks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News of bounty hunters—even foreign ones from Barton Kingdom—being interested in Sirius Academy spread like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time at all, a large crowd had gathered, all excitedly following the bounty hunters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew the vile reputation bounty hunters carried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was precisely because of that infamy that they yearned to see it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—to witness Alan, the student prodigy, thrashing these despicable mercenaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted to see evil punished and justice upheld—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—and watching Alan deliver that justice with his own hands would be nothing short of exhilarating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that these bounty hunters were from Barton Kingdom, their mortal enemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That just made it even sweeter.\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-06-06T15:56:33.624Z",1,"novelbin.me","ddf5f118cbe5f84d35cf0f09e90974c9204269b857f29b3f617a2b897dc6fa1b","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-517","imprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-chapter-583",734,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimprisoned-for-a-trillion-years-i-was-worshipped-cover.jpg"]