Chapter 58: Transformation and Sacrifice (Seeking Recommendations)

Sotos Castle.

A room decorated with luxury.

Outside the door were two soldiers wearing Leather Armor, their expressions cold and stern, their vigilant gazes fixed on everyone passing by.

Inside the room, Lady Sonia pulled down the curtains, looked at her two children, and sighed.

"It looks like Colin will be the final victor!"

She gave a bitter smile to Sean and lowered her voice: "If Theodore dies of illness now, Colin will be the undisputed Green Forest Earl... unless we can find some evidence, but Theodore's symptoms are indeed those of a serious illness..."

"In the current situation, unless Aaron raises an army immediately, there is still a chance to contend, but it is likely slim; after all, everyone knows that Colin is the heir."

"Although Theodore has had a change of heart recently, wanting to change the heir would take at least several years of preparation. It is a pity..."

Hearing this, Jinni looked dejected, while Sean shifted his body uneasily.

"As for you two, there is even less of a chance."

A look of determination appeared on Lady Sonia's face: "To obtain a better life, one must attach oneself to the strong to survive..."

"Mother, do you mean that we are to lean entirely toward Colin?"

Jinni asked gloomily.

"He needs us too. We will endorse him, confirming that the Earl has fallen ill from overwork and is bedridden... and we can also help him deceive Aaron and the other lords..."

Lady Sonia sneered: "He wants to lure all those lords who oppose him here and then slaughter them in one go... do you think I don't know his schemes?"

Having been in the castle for so many years, Lady Sonia still had a few people under her control.

She turned to look at Sean, her expression serious: "Next time you see Colin, you must publicly announce your renunciation of the inheritance. Perhaps after you grow up, you can become a free Knight. As for you, Jinni... you must pledge your loyalty to him and get close to him, instead of the previous Aaron. Do you understand?"

This kind of complete turnaround might be common for political creatures, but for two children, it was clearly somewhat hard to accept.

But Sonia's expression was stern: "In order to live, you must do this!"

She saw it very clearly; at this moment, the castle had become a huge trap and an impregnable fortress, and Aaron was almost certainly doomed!

And after killing one brother, if Colin still wanted a reputation, he might treat the changed Sean well.

At the same time, Colin was receiving lords from various places.

He looked sorrowful, embracing one lord, then watching the other head toward the guest rooms.

When the other's back disappeared, Colin took out a white handkerchief and wiped the place the other had touched with disgust.

"The guys from Fengbaojiao always disgust me; they have a smell of wild boar on them..."

However, he had to maintain an approachable attitude when facing every visiting lord.

Colin turned around and entered the castle dungeon.

In the prison, a Knight was tied to a wooden frame in a spread-eagle position, his body covered in mottled bloodstains.

Looking up, it was actually Turner Shorien.

Beside him, a burly man with a big beard was keeping watch. He was muscular all over and held a huge heavy hammer in his hand, like a true killing machine.

"Mokeduo from the Wasteland, champion of the martial arts tournament."

Colin looked at the burly man and said with a smile: "I am more generous than my father. As long as you complete the task I give you, you will obtain a fief and become a lord."

After capturing Turner Shorien, the other Knight in charge of the castle's defense, Alfred, had already surrendered to him.

Now, Colin could be said to have complete control over the castle, with hundreds of strictly trained, well-equipped soldiers!

Such military strength was already enough to run rampant in the Green Forest.

"Willing to serve you, my Lord Earl."

Mokeduo's voice carried a bloodthirsty flavor: "My hammer can't wait to drink its fill of blood..."

Just then, a guard hurried over and reported a piece of news.

"Let's go."

Upon hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Colin's face: "Go and welcome my good brother!"

Aaron traveled light this time, bringing only two attendants, one named Awa and the other Bill.

They drove the carriage into Sotos Town, and the towering castle could already be seen.

Awa, who looked honest and simple, stopped the carriage and asked his companion: "We've arrived... shouldn't we wake the Baron?"

"Wait a moment. Have you forgotten that the Baron hates it most when others disturb his rest?"

Bill had thin cheeks and shrewd eyes. He looked at the bustling streets around them, a look of envy appearing on his face: "We don't know what rewards we'll get from this trip to the castle..."

Inside the carriage.

Aaron was fast asleep.

In the dream world, he pressed his own brow: "【Danger Perception】 is also giving a warning, heh..."

Aaron did not pay much attention to it, looking at the Altar in front of him and transmitting a thought.

Inside the Baihuo Dasha.

Lin and Olivia, who were praying by the Altar, looked up at the same time, their faces solemn: "Our Lord has sent down a Divine Oracle. He requires a grand sacrifice. Go and prepare quickly!"

"The Light of Redemption be above!"

The group of believers acted quickly.

Olivia looked toward Lin: "You should understand the meaning of our Lord..."

"Being able to take revenge this time is entirely due to our Lord's protection. Everything I have belongs to the Lord... Sister, don't worry..." Lin revealed a sweet smile.

The 'Flesh Scepter' was indeed an extremely powerful Weird Item; after holding it, one could even fight against a High Priest.

But its negative effects were becoming increasingly serious, and losing it was not a pity.

One hour later, amidst the prayers of many believers, Olivia and Lin placed the "Flesh Scepter" and the "Pure White Ice" left behind after the High Priest's death onto the Altar, and began to pray silently.

"Spirit wandering in the unknown void, Absolutely Neutral Existence, Silent Observer!"

"You are the symbol of free will, the only Jiusu of the end times, the Supreme Light..."

"Please listen to the Prayer of your believers, please cast your merciful gaze, please open the gates of your kingdom, and accept the Offering of your believers!"

Boom!

Amidst the sound of prayers, they seemed to see that above the boundless Mysterious, countless rays of light converged to form a gate.

That gate seemed to encompass everything, and one look at it felt like seeing all ultimates; it was the final answer!

The door of truth seemed to creak open a crack, and pure white light surged out, enveloping the entire Altar.

A moment later, the light vanished, and the Altar was empty.

"The Lord has accepted our Offering, rejoice."

Lin raised her small hands high and announced loudly.

All the believers began to shout fanatically...