Chapter 358: Tasks (Bonus Chapter for 4400 Monthly Votes)

"Ancestor!"

Aaron put on an expression of excitement, following Liliyat in bowing to the phantom of the 'Green Forest Earl' he had created himself.

"You are all descendants of my younger sister, my blood kin."

The voice of the 'Green Forest Earl' came slowly, carrying the characteristic slow speech of a great figure, articulating clearly: "Aaron Yugesi... you have done very well in the matter of suppressing those rebels; I permit you to restore the surname Sotos!"

"This is only what I should do."

Aaron placed a hand on his chest and bowed again.

Aaron sneered inwardly: 'Indeed, after all, I am not the 'Spirit of Falsehood', just a 'Changsheng'...'

Liliyat, however, trembled all over, then answered without the slightest hesitation: "Your will is the mission of us people... I will do my utmost to persuade the Speaker."

"The matter here has concluded; it seems... it is time to go to the Parliament headquarters."

From now on, in the Mortal World, he could finally restore the name Aaron Sotos.

But now, everything was no longer a problem.

Yefunai lifted the hem of her skirt and bowed slightly.

"This is a Dream created by my Lord; even if it were just an ordinary person sitting on that throne, I would believe he is a 'Changsheng'!"

Liliyat muttered to herself.

Whether it was the status, the authentication of the palace, or her intuition as a Divination Master, all confirmed to her... that the one sitting leisurely at the head was indeed that 'Worldly Immortal'!

This caused her heart, which rarely stirred, to feel somewhat shocked, having the illusion that a myth had walked into reality.

"Very good!"

'Actually... this is just paving the way for the status of 'Aaron Yugesi' as a future vessel... escaping Flander's pursuit this time, that side must have discovered that Aaron Yugesi is highly problematic!'

The reason for building a Spirit World wonder might be an insignificant link in some task of the 'Spirit of Falsehood', or it might be prepared for a junior; in any case, it was not a question she should ask.

Recruiting subordinates, isn't that just for this kind of thing?

"I understand." Yefunai did not question anything.

"Heh..." Aaron chuckled, saying leisurely: "How are you certain that I am Aaron Sotos?"

It was still that same Dream.

He sat directly on the spot entwined with Green Banyan Tree roots, his posture relaxed, his right hand supporting his cheek.

"Liliyat."

Before her eyes was a living 'Legend'!

"Clever little one."

After all, even for Westerners, they are quite persistent about the question of who is the orthodox one.

"I believed in my Lord a thousand years ago... the descendants of my family should also be the same... the glory of Green Forest can only be revived again under the protection of the great 'Spirit of Falsehood'!"

The Green Banyan Throne is nothing.

Aside from continuing to maintain the mystery of the 'Spirit of Falsehood', the most important thing was being able to drive these members to do some things for him.

Aaron said calmly.

Originally, she did not really want Aaron to change back to the surname Sotos, not because of any traditional custom; after all, it is normal for Westerners to have the same name for grandfather and grandson as a memorial.

She was worried that the name 'Aaron Sotos' had too much significance in Occultism and also carried the meaning of inheritance; if Aaron Yugesi called himself this name rashly, it might invite some kind of hostility from the 'Green Banyan Council'.

Regarding the intelligence that the 'Green Forest Earl' was suspected of having 'resurrected' or having lived until now, she had already known about it within the Investigation Bureau and had even performed divination regarding it.

Forcing the growth of a Green Banyan Tree as a weapon is something an ordinary 'Red' non-human can do.

Seeing it now, that feeling of having been subjected to Backlash before suddenly welled up in her heart.

Inside the magnificent and vast palace, Aaron chuckled, stepped up the stairs step by step, arrived at the first seat on the lower left, and waved his hand; the original 'Green Forest Earl' suddenly turned into smoke and dissipated.

The 'Green Forest Earl' nodded gently, and the Dream shattered with a boom.

Aaron crossed his right leg over his left: "Every time you complete a task, you can accumulate contributions with me; when the contributions are sufficient, I will bestow upon you something that makes you feel satisfied."

Aaron thought to himself, and also felt some emotion.

Isn't early investment just for the harvest at this moment?

Yefunai's gentle eyes gazed at the empty divine throne of the 'Spirit of Falsehood' and the surrounding empty seats: "In other words... besides my Lord, can any existence on a throne command us?"

Aaron praised her, then continued: "I have a task for you."

Besides this, if because of this name, a connection in the sense of Occultism was formed with the ancestor, and if that 'Worldly Immortal' was dissatisfied because of it, it would easily invite misfortune.

Liliyat, beside her, listened with eyes brightening.

She looked at the surrounding environment and found that the hour hand on the grandfather clock pointed to 12 o'clock; it was still late at night.

On the bed, Liliyat woke up, her face full of disbelief: "I really... saw the ancestor, even if it was in a dream!"

"You are a 'Shadowless One'; I need you to go to the Spirit World, find a secret location suitable for building a wonder, and make the preliminary preparations."

Yefunai said respectfully.

She is 'Fireworks' — Yefunai!

Yefunai's lively gaze swept around, and then she noticed a seat above the numerous steps.

Creating the 'Fool's Crown' to help members connect was not for showing off.

This was the ritual requirement for Aaron to advance to the Fifth Primordial Substance — 'Perfecter'; he felt that the Spirit World was a bit dangerous recently, and he was also quite busy, but he could let his subordinates go.

But in order to summon Yefunai, who was far away in Plymouth, Aaron had already used the 'Fool's Crown', and because Yefunai was a non-human after all and not as easy to fool as Liliyat, he activated the 'Changsheng' status on it, added it to himself, and spread the influence outward.

On that throne covered in Green Banyan Tree roots, a tall and majestic figure, whose face was obscured by a layer of mist, with only a pair of purple gem-like eyes shining brightly, was looking at her calmly.

"I am here, Ancestor."

Liliyat respectfully lowered her head, waiting for the Earl's words.

The 'Green Forest Earl' on the steps spoke again.

……

"Very good!"

"I understand. May I ask what the specific details of the mission are?" Yefunai asked.

Therefore, in Yefunai's eyes, this existence was exuding terrifying might at every moment, more powerful than any "Crown," and was an indisputable "Immortal"!

"Greetings, Your Excellency 'Green Forest Earl'!"

However, he did not care, and simply replied calmly: "Other existences are mostly located in the Spirit World, serving my Lord. Because I am a 'Worldly Immortal,' you are temporarily under my jurisdiction."

Not long after, a figure appeared in the hall.

She wore a gorgeous long dress; her features were ordinary, yet she possessed a unique temperament, and... she was already a Non-human Existence!

'Is she testing me?'

He spoke as a matter of course, just like an ancient noble rewarding his subordinates.

This condescending, matter-of-fact tone of Arrogance from a superior made Yefunai even more certain that the other party was an "ancient noble."

(End of chapter)