Chapter 985

Let me see which blasphemer has come.

Harboring a guess that even he found incredible, Cheng Shi hung up the phone and began chanting prayers to the mask in his hand again.

Not everyone's request for an audience is accepted by the Master, but the darling favored by 【Fate】 is clearly different. When he finished this set of prayers filled with blasphemous intent, the blasphemer's figure instantly vanished from the rooftop.

The Void, the Void again!

Looking at the icy eyes before him that he knew all too well, Cheng Shi's heart tightened, and he immediately began his praises.

"Praise the great... God of 【Deception】!

May your mood always be as high-arched as the corners of your eyes, and may my piety 'reach the holy ears' at all times!

Your most pious believer, Cheng Shi, pays his respects."

The icy coldness in those eyes instantly dissipated, and the entire Void began to boil with psychedelic brilliance. Yet, His tone remained distant, as if countless human distances lay between this one man and one god...

"Yo, let me see which blasphemer has come?

So it is the never-pious 【Nothingness】 walker, the never-honest 【Time】 believer, the 【Chaos】 thief of lying history, the fake employee before the 【Death】 hall, the blind choice of 【Prosperity】 and 【Decay】, the eavesdropper of 【Birth】's descent history, the participant in 【Foolishness】's gambling, and the clown who assimilated the 【Silence】 puppet.

Why, with so many people coming to see me together, are you trying to drive me off this throne?"

"..."

Why are you looking at me?

Laugh!

The God of Fun has said so many words; if you don't laugh, are you trying to break your oath!?

You are not pious!

If you don't laugh, I'll strike you with thunder.

Cheng Shi stiffly twitched the corners of his mouth, wanting to cry but having no tears.

No, Master, I said so much precisely because I am pious!

Although this piety is brought about by fear, how can piety toward the Fear Sect not count as piety!?

You are always mocking your subordinates and crushing your employees; sooner or later you will...

"Hmm?"

"... remember to eat.

After all, health is the most important thing. You are the backbone of the liars; if you exhaust yourself, we will have no future, Master."

Seeing those eyes showing signs of turning cold, Cheng Shi immediately activated his talent "See the Wind and Steer the Rudder," while simultaneously wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

That was close; I forgot He can read minds.

But this can't end like this. I've already shouldered such a long list of charges; I have to trade them for something, otherwise, this confession was for nothing, right?

So, the dry-laughing Cheng Shi straightened his back slightly and whispered: "The charges can be admitted, but before the judgment, Master, I request to argue my case."

Those eyes glanced at the clown and stifled a laugh: "Granted."

Cheng Shi perked up and immediately said: "Master, I was reciting the 【Fate... another set of prayers, why have you come?"

"A blasphemer blasphemes to my face and repeatedly mentions blasphemous crimes, clearly provoking the Court of Judgment. Crime increased by one degree."

"Eh, no, no, no, that doesn't count, I was just confused..." Cheng Shi's fake-smiling face was almost stiff. He thought to himself, 【Order】 was locked up, not eaten; why does your mouth taste so much like 【Order】?

Also, what kind of Court of Judgment are you?

I said I wanted to argue just to find an excuse to feed myself peanuts; are you really going to act this out?

But he dared not voice his complaints, so Cheng Shi could only whisper again.

"Master, although the blasphemous behavior you mentioned does indeed exist..."

"Very good, the blasphemer has confessed. Execute him."

"... Wait!" Cheng Shi was so anxious that sweat streamed down his forehead. "But that was also my most pious offering to you!

Whether it is disguising my identity with illusions or clearing my name with lies, this is undoubtedly me showing you my piety.

I can swear that the clown is your most pious believer in history. Within this universe—no, even outside this universe—no one follows behind you as firmly as I do."

"Pfft—lies."

"Truth shows my loyalty, and lies represent my offering. No matter if you think these words are true or false, my piety remains consistent."

Those eyes blinked, not expecting to be wrapped up by the clown. He sneered again, the spiral turning slightly:

"What a tongue for sophistry. You emphasize your piety so valiantly; are you going to start asking for a reward next?"

Cheng Shi rubbed his hands embarrassedly, shook his head vigorously, and said: "I'm not that kind of person... so, is there one?"

"Hmm?"

"Merit is merit, and fault is fault; they cannot be lumped together.

You should beat me and punish me as you see fit, I accept it, but the reward for piety cannot be deducted."

Those eyes burst into laughter upon hearing this; clearly, He was in a good mood today.

So, under Cheng Shi's dumbfounded gaze, 【Deception】 blinked gently and threw a ball of fire in front of Cheng Shi.

Somehow, when he saw this ball of fire, the first thing Cheng Shi thought of was the Fire-Bearer!

What does this mean? Does He want him to get close to the Fire-Bearer, or does He want him to become the Fire-Bearer's fire!?

Either way, he didn't want to choose.

Cheng Shi froze. He didn't touch the fire for a moment, but looked at those eyes with a changed expression, his eyes full of question marks.

Those eyes saw through the clown's inner conflict and sneered:

"Without seeing the truth, one must believe the lie.

No need to show your piety anymore. Of course, your current piety might not be piety, but simple stupidity.

Those mortals who like to chase the light of fire don't need your protection; the 【Fire of Hope】 is enough to bring them true warmth."

Fire of Hope?

Is this the God of Fun's way of protecting the Fire-Bearer?

Cheng Shi silently noted this and said nothing more, turning his head to look at the ball of fire. When he focused and looked carefully, he realized it wasn't just a ball of fire!

Beneath the roaring flames, there was clearly a shadow not illuminated by the light, and that shadow didn't seem to be pure darkness either. Cheng Shi stared for a long time without identifying it, so he simply reached out his hand to test it. After all, this was the Void, and the Master was watching from above; surely he wouldn't have a problem here?

So he moved. He touched the shadow, and in an instant, a viscous sensation came from his fingertips.

This is... blood!?

Cheng Shi's eyes narrowed, then he grabbed the shadow before him and, with eyes full of shock, held the hourglass-like object made of fire and blood before his eyes.

Now, he finally knew what 【Deception】's "reward" was.

"【War】's... container!?"

"What, aren't you collecting these things?

This is the chip 【War】 paid in that deal you made with Him.

I am just delivering it on His behalf. Now it is time for the clown to pay his own chips. I heard you are going to take Him to see the world?

Perfect, I also want to know how the clown sees the world."

"..."

I'm scared, I'm scared. Master, if you keep being so sarcastic, I'm going to become a believer of 【Sarcasm】.